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2012 Dropbox hack worse than realized, 68M passwords leaked

Tech Republic Security

According to a recent report, a 2012 hack on cloud file sharing company DropBox put millions of users at risk. It also highlights the importance of good security hygiene for every employee.

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At long last, OpenStack (now known as OpenInfra Foundation) joins Linux Foundation

Network World

Instead, in 2012, the OpenStack Foundation was created , which changed its name to the Open Infrastructure (OpenInfra) Foundation in 2020. Back in 2012 we did consider putting OpenStack in the Linux Foundation. One of the leading options was to join the Linux Foundation, but that didnt happen.

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Enterprise spending on cloud services keeps accelerating

Network World

The cloud market continues to grow at an accelerated rate, defying the economic pressures that are stifling the rest of the industry. Spending on cloud services is in turn driving massive investment in equipment , which is good for the IT vendors because the on-premises data center market is largely flat.

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It's time to get off Windows and SQL Server 2012 (or run them on Azure)

Tech Republic Cloud

The only way to get extended support for 2008 versions of Windows and SQL Server is in the cloud. Here's why you should be thinking about 2012 migrations now as well.

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5 Things a Data Scientist Can Do to Stay Current

With the number of available data science roles increasing by a staggering 650% since 2012, organizations are clearly looking for professionals who have the right combination of computer science, modeling, mathematics, and business skills. Demand for data scientists is surging.

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When Using Cloud Computing to Replicate is the Right Idea

Data Center Knowledge

Cloud Computing » Storage. Overview: When to Use Cloud Computing to Replicate. Overview: When to Use Cloud Computing to Replicate. In deploying a cloud computing model, organizations have many options. With flexible “pay-as-you-grow” models, cloud computing can evolve with the needs of your business.

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Data center provider fakes Tier 4 data center certificate to bag $11M SEC deal

CIO Business Intelligence

From 2012 through 2018, the SEC paid Company A approximately $10.7 Another news report dated 2016 shows Jain as the Founder and CEO of AiNET, which “designs, constructs, operates, and supports Internet data centers, optical fiber networks, and easy-to-understand cloud solutions.