Amazon Web Services sharpens attack on traditional tech firms
Amazon.com Inc. stepped up its attack on the information technology industry today, offering some new cloud computing services along with pointed barbs at big traditional tech firms.
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Cloud computing still shines in Europe despite Brexit
Despite worries from the U.K.'s Brexit vote, one part of the IT industry is likely to keep shining: cloud computing.
New trend from Marc Andreessen: Software programs the world
When the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz announced its fifth fund a month ago, Managing Director Scott Kupor said the theme for the $1.5 billion fund would remain the same as the previous four: Software is eating the world. The notion, articulated …
Big Data software companies battle for mainstream buyers
It’s not clear when or how Big Data software and the companies selling it will cross the chasm into mainstream corporate use.
Google buys video streaming firm Anvato to expand its cloud
Google added another small piece to its cloud platform today with the acquisition of video streaming company Anvato Inc. Anvato sells software that automates encoding, editing, publishing and distribution of video for companies such as NBCUniversal, Univision, Fox Sports and Media General. Google, whose …
Top HPE tech exec retires in latest reorg by CEO Meg Whitman
Hewlett-Packard Enterprise Co. Chief Executive Meg Whitman is tightening the company's executive ranks anew as Chief Technology Officer Martin Fink has announced his retirement.
Hadoop and beyond: A conversation with Hortonworks CEO Rob Bearden
As the first big data company to go public, Hortonworks Inc. has been a natural target for both competitors and investors — never more than now. The Santa Clara (Calif.) company sells subscriptions and services for its Hortonworks Data Platform, which is …
Finally, the first venture-backed tech IPO in months – but don’t expect many more just yet
Twilio goes public in first venture-backed IPO this year, but don't expect many more anytime soon.
Trooly launches faster, cheaper background checks based on AI
Trooly has raised $10 million to market a faster and cheaper machine learning-driven alternative to conventional background checks.
Buying Magic Pony, Twitter dives deeper into machine learning
Machine learning, the branch of artificial intelligence that helps computers learn without being specifically programmed, has quickly emerged as table stakes for companies to remain competitive in everything from media and advertising to enterprise computing. Now, it’s apparent that Twitter Inc. aims …