InfoWorld Daily: Afternoon Edition

Sep 02, 2016

Google patches critical bug on Android Nexus 5X devices

The vulnerability, which Google has patched, could let attackers obtain the password for locked Nexus 5X devices and access device contents. Read More ▶

Your Must-Read Stories

•	Blame Microsoft -- not users -- for fragmented patching in Windows 7 and 8.1

•	Best Deals of the Week, August 29 - September 2 - Deal Alert

•	Google Closure compiler moves from Java to JavaScript

•	Microsoft bug bounty program adds .Net Core and ASP.Net Core

•	Apple quashes 3 zero-days with emergency Mac update

•	First look: Google Cloud SQL takes on Amazon Aurora

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8 Tips to Stay Ahead of the Top 2016 Data Protection Trends

Data protection has never been more in the forefront, as information increasingly is the lifeblood and differentiator in a constantly changing world. Read More ▶

Blame Microsoft -- not users -- for fragmented patching in Windows 7 and 8.1

Users for the most part have only been trying to protect themselves from 'Get Windows 10' nagware and Microsoft snooping. Read More ▶

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Best Deals of the Week, August 29 - September 2 - Deal Alert

Check out this roundup of the best deals on gadgets, gear and other cool stuff we have found this week, the week of August 29th. All items are highly rated, and dramatically discounted! Read More ▶

Google Closure compiler moves from Java to JavaScript

The tool has shed its Java dependency in favor of compiling Java source code to JavaScript. Read More ▶

Microsoft bug bounty program adds .Net Core and ASP.Net Core

The company will pay researchers up to $15,000 for critical vulnerabilities found in these software development platforms. Read More ▶

Apple quashes 3 zero-days with emergency Mac update

Bugs that turn iPhones into iSpies can be weaponized and used against Macs as well. Read More ▶

First look: Google Cloud SQL takes on Amazon Aurora

Google's second-generation SQL database as a service exits beta with dramatic improvements in performance and storage capacity. Read More ▶

Video/Webcast: EMA Analyst Research

Data Center Network Agility: The Importance of Network Orchestration and Automation

Many IT organizations require weeks or months to enable and validate a new application environment in their data centers. In today's competitive market, enterprises are continuously deploying new and updated applications. Two-week delays are unacceptable. Data centers, and networks in particular, must become more agile and responsive to change. Join our live webcast October 6th @ 11AM PDT/ 2PM EDT. Read More ▶

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