Computing platforms

Bitdefender Advances Cloud Workload Security for Containers and Linux Environments

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
System software, Computing, Operating systems, Linus Torvalds, Cloud infrastructure, Computing platforms, Free and open-source software, OS-level virtualization, Linux, Cloud computing, Microservices

BUCHAREST, Romaniaand SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Bitdefender, a global cybersecurity leader, today announced GravityZone Security for Containers , expanding its cloud workload security (CWS) offering with run-time support for containers and Linux kernel independence.

Key Points: 
  • BUCHAREST, Romaniaand SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Bitdefender, a global cybersecurity leader, today announced GravityZone Security for Containers , expanding its cloud workload security (CWS) offering with run-time support for containers and Linux kernel independence.
  • Multi-distribution security -- GravityZone Security for Containers eliminates Linux security compatibility challenges via a single, lightweight agent that sits above the Linux kernel enabling organizations to update to the latest Linux distributions faster without sacrificing security efficacy.
  • "With most cloud workloads built using containers and microservices running on Linux, extending security visibility and control across heterogeneous hybrid-cloud infrastructures is paramount.
  • We built GravityZone Security for Containers to defend against Linux attack techniques and help businesses become resilient as they embrace containers for their cloud workload deployment architecture."

sTraffic Chooses BlackBerry QNX OS for Safety for Communications-based Train Control System (CBTC)

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Operating systems, Computer architecture, Computing, Embedded operating systems, Mobile operating systems, Safety engineering, Computing platforms, Real-time operating systems, QNX, ISO 26262, BlackBerry Limited, BlackBerry

WATERLOO, Ontario and SEOUL, South Korea, July 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) today announced that its QNX OS for Safety will be deployed in sTraffic 's Communications-based Train Control System (CBTC).

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  • WATERLOO, Ontario and SEOUL, South Korea, July 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) today announced that its QNX OS for Safety will be deployed in sTraffic 's Communications-based Train Control System (CBTC).
  • QNX OS for Safety is embedded with software solutions certified to ISO 26262 ASIL D and IEC 61508 SIL3.
  • "Both BlackBerry and its QNX OS for Safety have an unparalleled reputation and proven safety pedigree.
  • We're planning to use QNX OS for Safety as a foundational platform for the KORAIL Korea Train Control System Metro (KTCS-M) for unmanned train operation," said KH.KIM, project manager of sTraffic.

Skullcandy and Bragi Partner to Enable Hands-Free Audio Experiences Via Intuitive Voice Commands

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Computing, Technology, Cloud clients, Smartphones, Operating systems, Park City, Utah, Skullcandy, Bragi, Computing platforms, Smartphone, Android

The partnership enables Skullcandy to create truly smart, future-proof audio products, infused with easy-to-use, transformative technology incorporating Bragi's software platform featuring embedded AI.

Key Points: 
  • The partnership enables Skullcandy to create truly smart, future-proof audio products, infused with easy-to-use, transformative technology incorporating Bragi's software platform featuring embedded AI.
  • "Skullcandy has earned our market-leading position due to a keen obsession with our consumer's adventurous uses," said Jason Hodell, CEO at Skullcandy.
  • The hallmark feature of the platform is the ability to go completely hands-free an important capability for Skullcandy's core audience of youthful, adventurous audio consumers.
  • "The partnership with Skullcandy is transformational to Bragi becoming a platform for headphones, just as Android and iOS are for smartphones," said Hviid.

Zebra Offers Broadest Portfolio of U.S. Dept. of Defense STIG Validated Rugged Devices

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Defense, Security, Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Software, Networks, Other Defense, Computing, Operating systems, Computer architecture, United States Department of Defense, Computing platforms, Defense Information Systems Agency, Android

Zebras portfolio of Android 10 mobile devices previously received the internationally recognized Common Criteria certification used to evaluate the security properties of IT products.

Key Points: 
  • Zebras portfolio of Android 10 mobile devices previously received the internationally recognized Common Criteria certification used to evaluate the security properties of IT products.
  • Devices considered for STIG validation are evaluated by DISA to ensure Zebras Android 10-based mobile devices meet the high level of security required to connect to DoD networks.
  • Zebra offers the largest portfolio of DISA-approved, enterprise-grade mobile devices on the market, supporting a wide array of U.S. military and civilian operations, said Joe White, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Enterprise Mobile Computing, Zebra Technologies.
  • Zebra has received STIG validation from DISA providing U.S. military agencies the broadest portfolio of enterprise-grade Android 10-based mobile devices on the DoDIN Approved Products List.

RingCentral Reimagines Meeting Rooms for New Hybrid Work Styles

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Telecommunications, Software, Internet, Hardware, Data management, Technology, VoIP, Mobile, Wireless, Computing, Operating systems, Technology, Computing platforms, RingCentral, Cloud clients, Smartphones, Android, Microsoft Windows

In addition, RingCentral Rooms will now be compatible with Logitech Rally devices and Windows devices and appliances, making RingCentral Rooms accessible to a wider audience.

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  • In addition, RingCentral Rooms will now be compatible with Logitech Rally devices and Windows devices and appliances, making RingCentral Rooms accessible to a wider audience.
  • Rooms status and alerts: IT admins can now customize the operational status of their rooms assets to ensure meeting rooms are fully functional.
  • Windows for RingCentral Rooms: RingCentral Rooms now supports Windows-based host appliances, in addition to Android and Mac appliances.
  • RingCentral, RingCentral Office, RingCentral Rooms, RingCentral Video, RCV, Message Video Phone, MVP, Smart Video Meetings, and the RingCentral logo are trademarks of RingCentral, Inc.
    All product names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Free Open Source UChecker Made Available to Detect Vulnerable Libraries on Linux Servers

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Software, Technology, Security, Computing, Computer architecture, System software, Operating systems, Linus Torvalds, Computing platforms, Computer science, Cross-platform software, Linux, Patch

CloudLinux today announced as part of its TuxCare security services that it is making available free open source software, UChecker , that scans Linux servers for vulnerable libraries that are outdated and being used by other applications.

Key Points: 
  • CloudLinux today announced as part of its TuxCare security services that it is making available free open source software, UChecker , that scans Linux servers for vulnerable libraries that are outdated and being used by other applications.
  • Also, some patches require reconfigurations and reboots of servers that are difficult to take offline for very long.
  • UChecker detects and reports those shared libraries that are not-up-to-date both on disk and in memory unlike other scanners that fail to spot in-memory outdated versions.
  • CloudLinux is on a mission to continually increase security, stability and availability of Linux servers and devices.

Rollbar Rounds Out First Half of 2021 With Strong Growth and New Features

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Data management, Security, Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Software, Internet, Computing, Operating systems, Computer architecture, Computing platforms, Roll bar, Android, Debugging

Rollbar used the first half of 2021 to expand its presence across multiple languages and frameworks, and to strengthen its presence within the mobile space for both Android and Apple.

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  • Rollbar used the first half of 2021 to expand its presence across multiple languages and frameworks, and to strengthen its presence within the mobile space for both Android and Apple.
  • Rollbar enables developers to spend less time monitoring, investigating and debugging, and more time creating new products and features that will delight their customers.
  • Rollbar is the leading continuous code improvement platform that enables developers to proactively discover and resolve issues in their code.
  • With Rollbar, developers focus on deploying better software faster, knowing they can quickly recover from critical errors as they happen.

Wise, Deliveroo, Atomic Robot and 100+ Others Migrate to Bitrise as Apple Shutters Buddybuild

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Monday, June 7, 2021
Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Computing, Software, Technology, HTML5, Computing platforms, Ajax, Ionic, Flutter, Android, React Native, Deliveroo

Among the roster of newly acquired customers are Wise (formerly TransferWise), Deliveroo and Atomic Robot .

Key Points: 
  • Among the roster of newly acquired customers are Wise (formerly TransferWise), Deliveroo and Atomic Robot .
  • The wave of new customers comes as Apple declares end of life for Buddybuild, which it acquired in 2018.
  • In contrast to Buddybuild, Bitrise supports frameworks and toolkits beyond iOS, including apps built for Android , Flutter , React Native , Cordova , and Ionic .
  • Atomic Robot is one of the more than one hundred companies that migrated to Bitrise from Apples Buddybuild.

The Jakarta EE Working Group Releases Jakarta EE 9.1 as Industry Continues to Embrace Open Source Enterprise Java

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Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Computing, Programming languages, Technology, Computing platforms, Java enterprise platform, Jakarta EE, Eclipse Foundation, Java, Jakarta, GlassFish, Jakarta Servlet

For those organizations interested in learning more about how Jakarta EE can benefit them, the Jakarta EE WG has published a white paper on the features and capabilities of Jakarta EE.

Key Points: 
  • For those organizations interested in learning more about how Jakarta EE can benefit them, the Jakarta EE WG has published a white paper on the features and capabilities of Jakarta EE.
  • The release of Jakarta EE 9.1 and its support for Java SE 11, marks another milestone in its evolution as the platform for cloud-native Java innovation.
  • The Jakarta EE Working Group, hosted by the Eclipse Foundation, is the home of open source, cloud native, enterprise Java innovation.
  • With the release of the Jakarta EE 9.1, Jakarta EE has provided a new baseline for the evolution and innovation of enterprise Java technologies under an open, vendor-neutral, community-driven process.

Keysight Technologies Organizes Virtual SONiC Plugfest to Demonstrate the Maturity of the Open Source Network Operating System

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Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Semiconductor, Other Technology, Telecommunications, Software, Networks, Internet, Hardware, Video game characters, Computing, Software, Computing platforms, Operating systems, Platform games, Sonic, Sonic, Network operating system, Open-source software, Linux

The Plugfest will enable members of the Software for Open Networking in the Cloud ( SONiC ) community to validate SONiC across multiple vendors.\nThis press release features multimedia.

Key Points: 
  • The Plugfest will enable members of the Software for Open Networking in the Cloud ( SONiC ) community to validate SONiC across multiple vendors.\nThis press release features multimedia.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210518005826/en/\nSONiC is an open-source network operating system based on Linux that runs on switches from multiple vendors and application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs).
  • SONiC offers users the flexibility to create network solutions while leveraging the collective strength of a large ecosystem and community.
  • For more information about Keysight Technologies (NYSE: KEYS), visit us at www.keysight.com .\nView source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210518005826/en/\n'