VMworld conference 2019 announcements
Tuesday, August 27, 2019 by Austin Harris
VMware introduced cloud offerings that enable hybrid cloud platforms that empower customers to migrate and modernize applications across clouds, data centers, and edge locations while simplifying cloud planning, deployment, costs, and ongoing operations.
Transforming the Way Enterprises Build Software on Kubernetes
VMware Tanzu, a new overarching portfolio of prod...
Package Feed module released by Flexera
Friday, August 16, 2019 by Austin Harris
Flexera, the software company that helps organizations realize technology’s power to accelerate their business, released the Package Feed Module, a new add-on module for its popular AdminStudio product.
AdminStudio saves users time and money preparing applications for deployment. AdminStudio is a tool used for creating custom deployment...
Enterprise security report says mobile workers put data at risk
Wednesday, October 10, 2018 by Austin Harris
According to a new study titled Greatest Mobile Security Threats in the Enterprise, a significant lack of visibility into devices and networks is putting businesses at risk for data leakage and phishing attacks. The study, conducted by Enterprise Mobility Exchange and commissioned by NetMotion Software, showed that nearly 50 percent of mobile workers spend the majority ...
Blockchain IoT can work to your advantage
Friday, October 5, 2018 by Richard Harris
Why do the words Blockchain and IoT still sound terrifying to some businesses? Maybe it's because Blockchain terminology was made mainstream by Bitcoin, or perhaps it's that IoT sounds immediate security alarms.
According to IBM, using Blockchain in asset management, customs declarations, supply chain networks, commercial property leasing, and countless more ...
Windows 10 security hygiene is a priority for many says new report
Wednesday, September 26, 2018 by Austin Harris
Adaptiva announced the results of its 2018 Enterprise Endpoint Security Survey. The survey showed that security is galvanizing around the move to Windows 10, the operating system that the majority of companies surveyed now run in their organizations. In the survey, over half of respondents indicated that security hygiene is a priority, listing security configuration man...
Ubuntu 16.04 LTS is now certified for Intel NUC
Tuesday, June 26, 2018 by Richard Harris
Ubuntu 16.04 LTS has announced that it is is now certified on selected Intel NUC Mini PCs and boards. This partnership between Canonical and Intel is designed to "help guide device manufacturer’s and their developers to a smoother path to the development and deployment of IoT devices." Applicable to a range of use cases from digital signage to home enter...
Windows 10 survey finds enterprises migrating faster than expected
Wednesday, June 28, 2017 by Austin Harris
Adaptiva, a systems management solution, has announced that its annual 2017 Windows 10 Enterprise Impact Survey indicates an unexpected acceleration of Microsoft’s Windows 10 uptake in the enterprise. The newest Adaptiva survey suggests that enterprises have reached a tipping point in their migration to Windows 10, despite a lengthy planning cycle. More enterprises...
Windocks delivers Docker implementation and database cloning
Monday, April 17, 2017 by Richard Harris
Windocks 2.0 Beta has now been released, featuring SQL Server containers with integrated database cloning and Web console. The company also announced a partnering program to enable third party clone integration with SQL Server containers.“SQL Server DBAs and developers are asking for simpler, affordable, container-native database cloning. Current solutions involve too m...
SmartUX 5.0 released so you can make lowcode apps even faster
Thursday, March 23, 2017 by Austin Harris
PowWow Mobile, the enterprise mobility platform that lets you create apps, has announced the latest release of its SmartUX Platform version 5.0. The new enhancements will simplify collaboration between IT and business teams through new levels of speed, visibility, and controls. SmartUX 5.0 is the most powerful platform for the rapid design and deployment of enterprise m...
PlanGrid for Windows is out of beta
Monday, February 6, 2017 by Rebeca Ayala
PlanGrid, developer of construction software for the field, is used by tens of thousands of contractors, designers, owners, and architects to finish their projects on time and under budget. Lightning fast, easy to use, and loaded with shortcuts, it delivers thousands of plans right to users’ fingertips - helping field teams edit, share, and manage blueprints, spec...
ChecOut's new payment terminal to go on your phone!
Monday, January 16, 2017 by Austin Harris
ChecOut's mobile payment service is the newest solution for mobile commerce.Innowi, Inc just unveiled ChecOut M, the first mobile POS solution integrating powerful Payment (EMV, NFC & Magnetic stripe), POS and BI management applications into a smart, secure and sophisticated device. Their new product is designed to transform the customer shopping experience and chec...
Microsoft Teams Up with GameAnalytics
Thursday, December 29, 2016 by Richard Harris
Microsoft has revealed a technology partnership which introduces GameAnalytics, a tool that helps developers understand user behavior, to applications developed on the Universal Windows Platform (UWP).Microsoft first announced UWP with Windows 10, as a platform-homogeneous application architecture to simplify the development process across a range device types...
ZOTAC just released the ZOTAC VR GO backpack with 2 hours playtime
Monday, December 5, 2016 by Austin Harris
ZOTAC International has introduced an entirely new way to experience immersive VR with the ZOTAC VR GO backpack. Since making the impact at Computex 2016 with the first ever mobile VR experience, ZOTAC has improved the design, performance, and endurance of the original backpack.The ZOTAC VR GO is designed for a truly mobile VR experience. From hardware to comfort, every...
Magic xpa 3.2 launches to feed your RAD beast
Thursday, November 3, 2016 by Austin Harris
Magic Software Enterprises just announced the latest version of its rapid application development platform, Magic xpa 3.2. The code-free Magic xpa Application Platform provides an easy-to-use, highly-productive and cost-effective development environment that lets organizations and ISVs quickly create multi-channel mobile and desktop business apps. Enhancements in the Ma...
Buildbox Just Released a New Training Series to Help You Make Games
Saturday, October 1, 2016 by Richard Harris
Buildbox just announced the release of a new training series called, "Make Your Own Game" for those developers interested in training harder with BB to make awesome games. Here are some of the highlights the series offers.- 10 Training Videos - 10 Buildbox Saves Files - 2,000 Word Article - Access To A Complete Video GameThe goal with this series, i...
The World's Smallest Intel Braswell Based System on Module for IoT Just Landed
Thursday, September 22, 2016 by Richard Harris
Solid-Run, an Israel based developer of System on Modules (SoMs), Single Board Computers (SBCs), and Industrial PCs just released its all new x86 Quad-Core Intel Braswell based microSoM and SolidPC Q4 mini mainboard. It's designed to help give product designers an edge in developing advanced x86 IoT applications, SolidRun’s Intel Braswell microSoM is a powerfu...
Discussing Android OS in the Enterprise With Zebra Technologies
Tuesday, September 6, 2016 by Richard Harris
We recently spoke with Bruce Willins, engineering fellow at Zebra Technologies, to discuss the versatility and power of the Android OS and how it’s used at an enterprise level in retail, manufacturing, supply chain and more.
ADM: Who is Zebra Technologies and what does the company do?
Willins: At Zebra, we make businesses as smart and connected...
myDevices Cayenne Drag and Drop IoT Project Builder Now Offers Integration with Arduino
Wednesday, August 24, 2016 by Stuart Parkerson
IoT firm has myDevices has announced its Cayenne drag-and-drop IoT project builder now offers an integration with Arduino’s open-source software and hardware ecosystem. The Cayenne development platform provides access to Arduino’s features when choosing an IoT board including WiFi, BLE, IR, NFC, Ethernet, and more.Cayenne provides tools to visualize sensor data&nbs...
IT Professionals Weigh in on the Windows 10 Anniversary Release
Monday, August 1, 2016 by Richard Harris
Adaptiva has the results from its 2016 Windows 10 Enterprise Adoption Survey which polled over 300 IT professionals about the Windows 10 Anniversary OS release.The survey was intended to provide high-level data around adoption rates and the IT department impact of Windows 10 migrations. It also analyzed the potential impact of Microsoft’s Windows 10 Second Anniversary U...
A Deep Dive Into Infinite Red's Ignite for React Native Apps
Monday, June 20, 2016 by Richard Harris
Facebook's React Native has been exploding in the mobile dev scene, but the onboarding process has always been a bit of a problem for some developers. We recently sat down with Gant Laborde, the Technical Lead at Infinite Red to chat about their new tool “Ignite”, which is a new generator for React Native apps.ADM: Foundation first, why use React Native?Laborde: We've c...
Windows App Studio Release Includes New REST API Data Source
Sunday, June 12, 2016 by Richard Harris
Microsoft has added several updates to its Windows App Studio platform including a new REST API data source.The new REST API data source continues to be open ended, providing the ability to connect it to most open REST API services. With this initial version of the release Microsoft is supporting GET commands for REST APIs (meaning it only pulls information) and include...
Microsoft Releases Windows 10 IoT Core Sample App for 3D Printing
Thursday, May 26, 2016 by Stuart Parkerson
Microsoft has added a new Windows 10 IoT Core sample app, “Network 3D Printer”, that adds support for a range of 3D printers and provides to access them over a network. Multiple Windows computers on a network can share the same 3D printer.Raspberry Pi users can access the solution starting to network enable their 3D printers. Microsoft is inviting device manufactu...
Buildbox and Vungle Team Up for Windows 10 Game Development Promotion
Friday, May 20, 2016 by Richard Harris
Buildbox, Microsoft, and Vungle are teaming up to offer a new promotion to give $500 to Buildbox customers who bring their games over to the Windows 10 Store. The promotion coincides with the release of Buildbox 2.1.0.Buildbox offers a no code game development environment providing a drop and drag game creation experience that doesn't require any scripting, programming ...
Embarcadero Technologies Releases Updates to Cross Platform Coding Platforms
Wednesday, April 27, 2016 by Stuart Parkerson
Embarcadero Technologies has released the 10.1 versions of RAD Studio, C++Builder and Delphi. The updated products, referred to as “10.1 Berlin,” offer new capabilities including Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity improvements and new, multi-device preview options.In March, Embarcadero announced its strategy to focus product and engineering resources exclusively on t...
New Universal Windows Platform Tools Offer Significant Updates to .NET
Friday, April 15, 2016 by Stuart Parkerson
At Build 2016 Microsoft announced the availability of Visual Studio 2015 Update 2 which offers a significant update to the tools for building Universal Windows apps for many new classes of Windows 10 devices such XBOX, HoloLens, and Surface Hub (in addition to Phone, PC, and IoT)On the heals of Microsoft’s announcement of its Visual Studio 2015 Update 2, the company is ...
Blue University LIVE Provides IoT Bluetooth Technology Training for Developers
Thursday, April 14, 2016 by Stuart Parkerson
The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) has announced the 2016 dates for its Blue University LIVE, a global series of full-day training sessions for developers new to Bluetooth technology. Blue University LIVE provides the opportunity for developers to learn how to build and connect Bluetooth enabled products. The in-person training sessions gives developers the...
How Developers Can Use TeamViewer to Integrate Remote Access Technology
Wednesday, April 6, 2016 by Richard Harris
We recently visited with Alfredo Patron, Vice President of Business Development at TeamViewer, to talk about how app developers can utilize the platform’s remote support, remote access, and online meeting functionality through TeamViewer’s APIs and SDK.ADM: Can you quickly detail TeamViewer’s main functionalities?Patron: TeamViewer offers cloud-based remote support and ...
Microsoft Announces New Developer Tools at Build 2016
Friday, April 1, 2016 by Richard Harris
Microsoft made several announcements at Build 2016, the company’s annual developer conference. Among the announcements were improvements to the Cortana Intelligence Suite, previews of new cloud services and toolkits, and the release of Windows 10 Anniversary Update which will offers new functionality for the Universal Windows Platform.Cortana Intelligence SuiteMicrosoft...
AdDuplex Publishes Latest Windows Phone Device Statistics Report
Monday, March 28, 2016 by Richard Harris
In AdDuplex’s latest Windows Phone Device Statistics Report report, the company says that the biggest news for Windows developers is the increase in the number of devices running Windows 10 Mobile and new details about the devices which will officially be able to upgrade to Windows 10 Mobile.In the March 2016 report, the company examines global and US specific figures, ...
Docker for Mac and Windows Released in Beta
Friday, March 25, 2016 by Richard Harris
Docker has released in beta Docker for Mac and Docker for Windows which offer software architecture changes made to optimize Docker for an OS-native experience. As a native Mac and Windows app, Docker can now be installed, launched and utilized from a system toolbar just like any other packaged application available in native App Stores.Docker for Mac and Windows includ...
Out of Band Update for Flash
Wednesday, March 23, 2016 by James Rowney
MS16-036 is a critical out of band update and resolves 20 vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash Player on all supported versions of Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows 10. This bulletin addresses vulnerabilities by updating the Adobe Flash libraries contained within all supported versions of Internet Explorer and Microsoft...
Kony Makes Updates to Visualizer Cross Platform Solution
Thursday, March 17, 2016 by Richard Harris
Kony has released a number of updates to the cloud-based Kony Visualizer application design and development solution offered through Kony’s Mobility Platform. Enabling cross-platform mobile app development, the release of Visualizer 7.0 includes updates to simplify and accelerate the mobile app development process, enabling developers to build connected, omni-chann...
Windows 10 IoT Core Supports New Raspberry Pi 3 Board
Tuesday, March 1, 2016 by Richard Harris
On the heals of the Raspberry Pi Foundation’s announcement of the availability of their the new Raspberry Pi 3, Microsoft has announced Windows 10 support for the new board through a new Windows 10 IoT Core Insider Preview update now available for download. The new Raspberry Pi 3 board is also available now in the Microsoft Store online.The Windows 10 IoT Core is optimi...
First Insight Into Windows Store App Trends After Launch of Windows 10
Saturday, February 20, 2016 by Richard Harris
The Windows Dev team has announced the first reporting of the Windows Store trends since Microsoft announced in January that over 200 million PCs, tablets, and phones across the globe are now running Windows 10, making it the fastest growing version of Windows in history. This latest reporting period encompasses October – December 2105.Since the Windows 10 launch, over ...
Learn How to Use Windows Bridge for iOS
Tuesday, February 2, 2016 by Richard Harris
The Windows dev team has created a series of blog posts to help developers dive into using the Windows Bridge for iOS to create Universal Windows Platform (UWP) apps that can run on Windows 10 devices using iOS APIs and existing Objective-C code. Getting Started with Windows Bridge for iOSTo get started with the bridge developers need to Install Visual Studio. Thos...
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