Linux founder Torvalds advocates longer code rules
The developer of the open-source operating system Linux, Linus Torvalds, believes that the standard scope of code rules, now limited to 80 characters, should be abandoned. This should prevent code errors. Also, version 5.7 of the operating system has now been launched.
In a recent post on cleani... Read more
Pegasystems offers a complete platform for business applications
Pegasystems, a vendor of Process Management solutions, recently presented its Pega Process Fabric. According to the vendor, this cloud architecture should serve as a platform that connects all other business platforms or applications in a single environment.
This platform should make it easier t... Read more
‘Companies are working on large application migrations to the cloud’
Most companies are currently in the process of migrating their application environments to the cloud on a large scale. This is the outcome of a study conducted worldwide by database specialist MariaDB.
According to the study, companies learned a lot from the recent impact of the corona cris... Read more
Chef focuses on security with new products Compliance and Desktop
Chef introduced two new products, Chef Compliance and Chef Desktop. These products provide an easy way to enforce cybersecurity policies in business systems.
Chef Compliance offers the possibility to define a set of security rules that a system must adhere to and then regularly check if it compl... Read more
Microsoft Bot Framework is now available
Microsoft announced that Bot Framework Virtual Assistant 1.0 is now available. In addition, the tech giant announces further plans regarding bots. These expansions occur after Microsoft claimed a few years ago that it would work on more bot services.
Microsoft divides its bot services into two d... Read more
Microsoft acquires robotic process automation (RPA)-platform Softomotive
Microsoft announced the acquisition of Softomotive at its annual Build conference. The supplier of robotic process automation (RPA) software will strengthen Microsoft's automation platform Power Automate.
With WinAutomation, Softomotive possesses a platform that focuses on Windows environments. ... Read more
Microsoft will provide specific cloud solutions for business sectors
Microsoft plans on releasing specific cloud solutions for individual business sectors, starting with Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare for the healthcare sector.
With the industry-specific cloud solutions, the tech giant wants to offer more solutions for different verticals. Like several other publ... Read more
Puppet launches IT infrastructure compliance service
DevOps automation specialist Puppet has launched a new tool for its flagship Puppet Enterprise and the open-source version Open Source Puppet. The CIS Compliance service ensures that companies' IT infrastructure meets the latest requirements of the Center for Internet Security (CIS).
Puppet is a... Read more
IBM launches accessibility tools for people with disabilities
IBM introduces the Equal Access Toolkit and Accessibility Checker to make applications accessible to people with disabilities. The toolkit enables developers and testers to adjust their workflows, making applications more accessible.
IBM announced a new set of open-source tools for developers an... Read more
Microsoft acquires Metaswitch Networks to build Azure 5G strategy
Microsoft has acquired Metaswitch Networks, a provider of network management software for telecom networks. With the acquisition, the tech giant aims to further strengthen its position as a cloud specialist for telecom operators, following the acquisition of Affirmed Networks earlier this year.
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