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Microsoft acquires Express Logic for its real-time internet of things operating system

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Microsoft today announced that it’s acquired Express Logic, a 23-year-old San Diego, California-based developer of real-time operating systems (RTOS) for the internet of things (IoT) and edge devices powered by microcontroller units (MCUs), for an undisclosed amount.

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The Internet of (Secure) Things – Embedding Security in the IoT

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We’re seeing a glimmer of the future – the Internet of Things (IoT) – where anything and everything is or contains a sensor that can communicate over the network/Internet. Homes/Offices : Companies and utilities are building sensors into major appliances and HVAC systems. By George Romas. weather reports).

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Critical Vulnerability Found, Exploited, Patched in Internet Explorer

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Microsoft acknowledged a zero day vulnerability in Internet Explorer – the default web browser for many computers, laptops, and tablets – in a security advisory released last weekend. Vulnerable Internet Explorers include versions 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11. But patching systems requires actions. By ShannonPerry. Did you patch them?

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Even Windows XP Got a Patch

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The recently discovered vulnerability in Internet Explorer raised quite an uproar with the media and techies in April. Regarding Windows XP, Microsoft’s report states that an update for the operating system is available today. By ShannonPerry. For those with automatic updates enabled, the fix will install itself.

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the future of the Operating System - LinuxCon 2015 keynote

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The Future of the Operating System. What is an Operating System ? Operating Systems & Apps Over Time. OS in 1960s • IBM OS/360 – First OS that kept track of system resources (program, memory, storage) • CTSS – Introduce scheduling • Univac Exec 8, Burrows MCP, Multics. The Future…. … THANK YOU.

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Update On The Megatrend of the Internet of Things

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In this post we dive deeper into the Internet of Things. Today's Internet connects people, governments, academia and business. The already emerging Internet of Things goes far beyond that. Open questions decision-makers should track include: Do you believe this will be any more secure than our current systems?

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The Next Step in the Internet of Things: Connecting Your Home

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The Internet of Things is the catch-all phrase used to discuss a vast array of various now-connected objects that may or may not want to talk to one another. Google unveils Brillo, an operating system for Internet of Things (liliputing.com). We expect our phones, tablets, and sometimes even our watches to be connected.

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