InfoWorld Daily: Afternoon Edition

Aug 02, 2016

Why upgrade to Windows 10? Beats upkeep for Windows 7/8

In a VMware survey, IT managers say they're upgrading to Windows 10 because of old systems' obsolescence, not the promise of new tech. Read More ▶

Your Must-Read Stories

•	Businesses stick with Java, Python, and C

•	The Ultimate PC Bundle - Save Hundreds on 10 Top-Rated Apps Ft. Scrivener & CCleaner Pro - Deal Alert

•	Last-minute Win10 Anniversary Update patch may break Cortana

•	Review: The Meizu Pro 5 Ubuntu Touch phone

•	6 Slack alternatives worth a look

White Paper: 8x8 Inc

5 Reasons Why You Should Ditch It for the Cloud

Your traditional PBX has served you well. In all likelihood, it's already paid for. So you have a certain incentive to stick with it. That may seem like a safe choice on the surface. After all, changing your communications system is a significant undertaking and entails a certain amount of risk. However, it may be far riskier to stay with an out-of-date and under performing on-premises PBX. Read More ▶

Businesses stick with Java, Python, and C

A recent survey found that while developers are into newer languages like Swift, Rust, and Scala, businesses prefer the stalwarts -- and Python can bridge the gap between the two. Read More ▶

The Ultimate PC Bundle - Save Hundreds on 10 Top-Rated Apps Ft. Scrivener & CCleaner Pro - Deal Alert

The web is an incredible place, filled with a slew of programs and apps designed to help you get the most out of your PC. But which ones do you pick? Fortunately, the Ultimate PC Bundle is here, and it has curated 10 top-rated productivity, entertainment, and performance programs designed to breathe new life into your PC for only $39.99. Read More ▶

Last-minute Win10 Anniversary Update patch may break Cortana

If the problem's widespread, it could affect today's Anniversary Update rollout. Read More ▶

Review: The Meizu Pro 5 Ubuntu Touch phone

Also in today's open source roundup: More performance or better battery life in Android phones? And the Stardew Valley farm game is available for Linux via Steam. Read More ▶

6 Slack alternatives worth a look

There's nothing wrong with using Slack — its three million active daily users can't all be wrong. But that doesn't mean there isn't another option out there that might better meet your particular needs. Read More ▶

Video/Webcast: 8x8 Inc

8x8 Gives You One Number to Rule Them All!

Demos don't have to be boring! Watch our whimsical 88-second video where we show how Jim is able to use his one phone number from 8x8 to take client calls anywhere, anytime on any device, much to the amazement and confusion of his customer, Sean. Read More ▶

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