OneDrive users petition Microsoft to rethink storage cuts

Computerworld Data Management November 04, 2015 OneDrive users petition Microsoft to rethink storage cuts As of early Wednesday, an online petition had collected nearly 2,000 virtual signatures. READ MORE   Issue highlights 1. INSIDER Make analytics pay off for you and your customers 2. Crucial announces laptop SSD line that sells for 30 cents a gigabyte 3. INSIDER How Devicescape handles its IoT data challenges 4. What are the rules when a site publishes false information about you? 5. Forrester's top 10 predictions for business in 2016 -- and what they mean for tech 6. Fujitsu turns to biometrics for data encryption 7. Seagate ships 8TB drive for video 8. All CoinVault and Bitcryptor ransomware victims can now recover their files for free 9. How Apache Kafka is greasing the wheels for big data 10. R Consortium funds new R package-development service 11. R conference live blog: EARL Boston 12. INSIDER 6 tips for working with IoT and big data 13. INSIDER IoT and the data-driven enterprise: How to dive into the data flood 14. Last man standing: Equinix connects up Oracle to its cloud exchange : Teradata eBook: The Rise of the Disruptive Data Warehouse The data warehouse has been undergoing a continuous evolution, integrating the best existing technologies and making them easy to use, while embracing new technologies in an intelligent, cost-effective manner. Learn More INSIDER Make analytics pay off for you and your customers When customers got a better experience, these companies got a revenue kick, thanks to accurate and timely analytics data in the hands of salespeople. (Insider - free registration required.) READ MORE Crucial announces laptop SSD line that sells for 30 cents a gigabyte Crucial has announced its cheapest consumer SSD, which will retail for $299 for a 960GB model. READ MORE INSIDER How Devicescape handles its IoT data challenges Technology is only part of the solution. For turning large amounts of data into useful information in real time, staffing and organization are key. (Insider - free registration required.) READ MORE What are the rules when a site publishes false information about you? If an Internet company publishes false information about you online, can you sue for damages even if you weren't demonstrably harmed? READ MORE Forrester's top 10 predictions for business in 2016 -- and what they mean for tech 2016 will be the year that the companies that thrive will be those advancing down the customer obsession path. READ MORE Fujitsu turns to biometrics for data encryption Fujitsu says it has developed software that uses biometric data directly as the basis for encryption and decryption of data, simplifying and strengthening security systems that rely on biometrics such as fingerprints, retina scans and palm vein scans. READ MORE Seagate ships 8TB drive for video Seagate has announced the availability of an 8TB hard disk drive designed for recording up to 64 video streams simultaneously while running 24/7. READ MORE : RSA Security Inc eGuide: Identity and Access Management In this eGuide, InfoWorld, CSO, CIO, and Network World examine news, trends and best practices for IAM. Read on to learn how this technology can make a difference in your organization. Learn More All CoinVault and Bitcryptor ransomware victims can now recover their files for free Researchers from Kaspersky Lab and the Dutch Public Prosecution Service have obtained the last set of encryption keys from command-and-control servers that were used by CoinVault and Bitcryptor, two related ransomware threats. READ MORE How Apache Kafka is greasing the wheels for big data Analytics is often described as one of the biggest challenges associated with big data, but even before that step can happen, data has to be ingested and made available to enterprise users. That's where Apache Kafka -- and similar products -- come in. READ MORE R Consortium funds new R package-development service Here's our first hint about what the R Consortium is going to do for the R language: An $85,000 grant to a project called R-Hub, described as a new service to simplify "developing, building, testing and validating R packages." The consortium's Infrastructure Steering Committee also plans to award more than $110,000 in additional grants. READ MORE R conference live blog: EARL Boston I'm live blogging from EARL Boston -- Effective Applications of the R Language -- this week starting with Monday afternoon's workshop on Interactive Reporting with R Markdown and Shiny. And, I'll be pulling in some of the best tweets from the conference. It'll all be packaged for you in the Scribble Live blog below.Check back here for updates on presentations... READ MORE INSIDER 6 tips for working with IoT and big data Is your company looking to get started with IoT and big data, or are you looking to improve on how you're handling it now? Here are six tips from the pros that should help anyone. (Insider - free registration required.) READ MORE INSIDER IoT and the data-driven enterprise: How to dive into the data flood Virtually every kind of company will eventually have to become a data-driven enterprise. It's a matter of competition. Here, experts share strategies for making the most of IoT data. (Insider - free registration required.) READ MORE Last man standing: Equinix connects up Oracle to its cloud exchange And with that, Equinix pretty much covers all the bases. True to form, Oracle is pretty much the last vendor to jump on the bandwagon. From the IDG Contributor Network. READ MORE : Telerik A 2-Part Guide to Content Management Systems Planning to invest in a content management system? This 2-part guide highlights current trends in content management software, "must-have" capabilities, how to manage the buying process, and a step-by-step plan that you can use for your own project. You'll also get a "cheat sheet" on key questions to ask a prospective vendor. Learn More Peruse our library of free digital magazines! Choose from a collection of smartly designed digital magazines, which include our most popular departments -- News Analysis, Features, Opinions and Shark Tank -- all free for download with registration. These digital magazines also feature Computerworld signature packages, including our IT Careers 2015 Special Report, with the latest on hot skills and hiring trends, and our Forecast 2015 report, with unique insights into the IT budgets, project priorities and staffing strategies of top IT leaders. Computerworld's 2016 IT Salary Survey: How does your salary compare with your IT peers? Computerworld's 30th Annual Salary Survey will feature the latest IT salary trends and advice on where to find the best-paying jobs. This year's survey participants can enter a drawing to win 1 of 3 American Express gift cheques for $500 each! The drawing is open to legal U.S. residents, age 18 or older. Take our annual IT Salary Survey today!. Read about the 6 traits of rising IT stars Check out our October Digital Magazine, featuring a look at some of IT's rising stars. What qualities put IT pros on the fast track to the top? These five up-and-coming execs (and their bosses) offer advice on ways to hone your own leadership skills. The magazine also includes News Analysis, Opinions and Shark Tank -- all free for download with registration. View the magazine here. Special Report: Computerworld's 100 Best Places to Work in IT for 2015 In this edition of Computerworld's July Digital Magazine: Our 22nd annual report on the top organizations across the country that offer technology pros challenging projects, robust salaries and flexible work/life options. To read the issue, click here. Free Shark Tank T-shirt Clueless Consultants? Bungling Bosses? Useless Users? Tell me your tale. If it gets published, you get a sharp Shark shirt. Shark Tank FAQ Internet of Things: Get the latest news! Our bimonthly Internet of Things newsletter helps you keep pace with the rapidly evolving technologies, trends and developments related to the Internet of Things (IoT). Subscribe now and stay up to date! Subscribe to Computerworld Daily News Sign up for our popular, twice-daily tech news newsletter. You'll get Computerworld's up-to-the-minute top stories of the day, both first thing in the morning and late in the afternoon (ET). We deliver breaking news on topics like the latest security threats and the newest mobile devices, in-depth features about enterprise technologies and IT careers, and authoritative analyses of moves made by tech companies like Google, Microsoft, Apple, IBM and HP. To sign up now, click here. Computerworld Job Board Search multiple listings now and get new job alerts as they are posted. Follow Computerworld You are currently subscribed to computerworld_data_management as jonsan98@gmail.com. Unsubscribe from this newsletter | Manage your subscriptions | Subscribe | Privacy Policy Learn about INSIDER When accessing content promoted in this email, you are providing consent for your information to be shared with the sponsors of the content. Please see our Privacy Policy for more information. If you are interested in advertising in this newsletter, please contact: bglynn@cxo.com Copyright (C) 2015 Computerworld Media Group, 492 Old Connecticut Path, Framingham, MA 01701 ** Please do not reply to this message. To contact someone directly, send an e-mail to online@computerworld.com. **