Those familiar with Open Source know that it comes with many benefits - security being among the most significant. Learn about the key factors powering the rise of Open Source adoption. . A testament to the rising adoption of open source is the recent moves by software giants such as Microsoft, IBM, and Oracle into the open-source community. This corporate migration to open source is continuing as many organizations, both large and small, turn to open source in tough economic times. Amid the continuing adjustments in staffing and operations the pandemic is causing, open source is helping enterprises and industries reduce costs and improve their ability to innovate. A recent survey by Tidelift found that 68 percent of organizations recently turned to open source during the economic downturn to help them save time and money. . The rise in open source adoption amid economic challenges allows organizations to save on costs, drive innovation, and enhance flexibility while tackling operational hurdles. Open Source Adoption, Corporate Migration, Economic Challenges, Organizational Efficiency. . Brittany Day
Rather than pay hefty fees to Microsoft once Windows 7 becomes unsupported, the South Korean government is looking to roll out more Linux systems. . As reported by the Korea Herald, the nation's Interior Ministry last week announced plans for a potentially major Linux deployment as part of a plan to cut tech costs and reduce its reliance on a single operating system. It's not known what mix of Windows 7 and Windows 10 the Korean government currently uses, however the plan to adopt Linux more widely comes as organizations around the world prepare for the end of Windows 7 support on January 14, 2020. The link for this article located at ZDNet is no longer available. . South Korea's Interior Ministry unveils major plans for Linux deployment to reduce costs and shift from Windows systems.. rather, hefty, microsoft, windows, becomes, unsupported, south, korean, governm. . Brittany Day
As we celebrate the holiday season and prepare for the next round of legislation, a group of state and local governments has banded together to collect and distribute freely the costly software that normally runs taxpayers $100 billion annually. Called the Government Open Code Collaborative or GOCC.gov, this organization states that its members work together voluntarily to encourage "the sharing, at no cost, of computer code developed for and by government entities where the redistribution of this code is allowed". . In addition to state and local governments, the organization also encourages collaboration between public sector entities and non-profit academic institutions. With Web facilities hosted by the University of Rhode Island, GOCC.gov has a repository dedicated to hosting open-source software for download by any state or local government. As so many people have said, "Nothing is as powerful as an idea whose time has come." And GOCC.gov is an idea whose time is long overdue. Open-source advocates attempting to initiate legislation and fight the battles on the floors of the various Houses, only to discover the political might and opposition of Microsoft, now have an alternative. State agencies now can download software for free and use it to create a cohesive and standard government infrastructure.. Explore the ways in which the Public Software Exchange Initiative promotes collaborative coding between municipal and regional authorities, facilitating free software distribution.. Government Open Code Collaborative, Open Source Software, Public Sector Collaboration. . Joe Shakespeare
Sun Microsystems has previewed a new feature of the Solaris 10 operating system, code-named Project Janus. This new technology will allow users to run Linux binary applications unchanged on the Solaris OS, reducing the development and administration costs of operating in a heterogeneous environment without sacrificing performance, scalability or manageability. . . .. Sun Microsystems has previewed a new feature of the Solaris 10 operating system, code-named Project Janus. This new technology will allow users to run Linux binary applications unchanged on the Solaris OS, reducing the development and administration costs of operating in a heterogeneous environment without sacrificing performance, scalability or manageability. According to Dumisani Mtoba, senior systems engineer at Sun Microsystems SA, Project Janus will provide businesses that are using mixed Solaris OS and Linux environments with broader access to applications written for both operating systems. The link for this article located at CITIGATE PR is no longer available. . Sun Microsystems has previewed a new feature of the Solaris 10 operating system, code-named Project . microsystems, previewed, feature, solaris, operating, system, code-named, project. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
With a clear knowledge gap among many IT professionals and security specialists demanding salaries in excess of £50,000, many organisations since the recent downturn in the economy have looked to outsource all or part of their IT security. The main benefits being to deliver improved value across the board and importantly increase profits. With lower investments being made in staff and contracts agreed up front, this becomes entirely feasible. . . .. Information Technology departments often demand one of the largest annual budgets in the company, but where does the money go? We all know that IT budgets are spent on everything from resourcing and training to upgrading with latest technologies, but as Shareholders, Directors and Chief Information Officers (CIO's) are we aware how much spending is devoted to securing e-business and critical information? According to recent research, information security is now commanding 5% of the annual IT budget. The reason it has never been of a higher priority at board level is due to the rapidly changing business environment we work within. The widespread adoption of e-mail, the Internet and surrounding technologies has enabled access to a worldwide market of potential customers; international boundaries are shortened and the sharing of information and data has expedited many business processes. Despite its benefits, this e-revolution has brought with it its own dark side. Hackers, malicious attacks from disgruntled employees, website defacement, spamming, denial of service attacks, Trojan Horses, viruses, bugs, worms are amongst a plethora of known security dangers that plague every business network on a 24x7 basis. The link for this article located at ebcvg.com is no longer available. . Outsourcing IT security helps organizations enhance budget efficiency and optimize operations by utilizing specialized providers, reducing in-house costs and focus on core functions. Outsourcing Security, IT Management, Business Strategy, Security Costs. . Anthony Pell
As companies build larger and larger VPNs, they are faced with a chore that grows with the networks: effective management. It's an important issue to pay attention to because a good VPN management platform is not just a matter of convenience . . . . As companies build larger and larger VPNs, they are faced with a chore that grows with the networks: effective management. It's an important issue to pay attention to because a good VPN management platform is not just a matter of convenience it can also save companies money. The link for this article located at Network World is no longer available. . Discover how optimal VPN oversight can boost network performance and lower expenses for expanding businesses.. VPN Management, Corporate Network, Enhancement Strategies. . Anthony Pell
Internet voting could find a place in the private sector. In recent months, unions, associations and organizations such as the Sierra Club have held online elections for officers. Some publicly traded companies that want more shareholder input might also turn to . . . . Internet voting could find a place in the private sector. In recent months, unions, associations and organizations such as the Sierra Club have held online elections for officers. Some publicly traded companies that want more shareholder input might also turn to Internet voting if federal regulators allow it. Internet voting can cut costs on mailing and processing of paper ballots. Online voting can also reduce the risk of human error or errors from electromechanical voting equipment, supporters say. But Internet voting could lead to new problems or more frequent cases of old problems, said Deborah Phillips, chairwoman of election watchdog group Voting Integrity Project. The link for this article located at Planet IT is no longer available. . Internet voting could find a place in the private sector. In recent months, unions, associations and. internet, voting, place, private, sector, recent, months, unions, associations. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
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