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Slack cofounder: 'We didn't have a sense of the scale it could grow to'
If there's anything Cal Henderson knows about, it's scaling technology to keep up with extremely rapid growth.
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Oracle's new 'PULA' license promises unlimited database use in perpetuity
Oracle has come under considerable fire over the years for its restrictive license terms and aggressive audit program, but it appears at least some change is on the way.
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UK government reportedly working to end its reliance on Oracle
The U.K. Cabinet Office has reportedly asked government departments and agencies to try to find ways to end their reliance on Oracle software, but it's not clear that approach will really solve its problems.
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As Windows 10 launches, Microsoft pushes for enterprise adoption
Windows 10 was released to the public on Wednesday, and Microsoft is already encouraging enterprises to begin considering an update.
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With fresh cash in hand, HackerRank wants to be the 'default resume' for coders
Good programmers are notoriously hard to find, but HackerRank thinks it has the answer. A fresh cash infusion suggests it may be on to something.
Features about IT management
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CIOs say Apple still doesn't care about enterprise
Apple's products and platforms have been bona fide game changers in the enterprise, but the company still doesn't give many CIOs the time of day. Unless they commit to buying 10,000 iPads or other Apple devices, enterprises are essentially on their own when it comes to support, according to a group of IT executives who spoke at this week's MacIT Conference in Santa Clara, Calif. All of the CIOs said they hope Apple will do more to embrace the needs of small-to-midsize businesses ... but none are holding their breath.
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BYOD brings corporate contradictions
During a roundtable discussion on the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) trend, a tech leader candidly offered this bit of real-world insight: "My wife is a nurse. There is no BYOD policy at the hospital. But all of the nurses communicate with each other via SMS, because that's the most efficient way to do their job."
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10 hottest IT skills for 2015
The pace of job growth in IT may be slowing down, but it's still moving at a strong clip.
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BYOD twists and turns keep CIOs off-balance
In New York City, venerable companies give luxurious corporate cars to power brokers dressed in Armani suits driving down Wall Street. But across the country in San Francisco, you're more likely to see blue jeans-clad execs driving shared Zipcars to their wacky digs in SoMa, or south of Market.
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3D printing makes its move into production
The use of 3D printing for finished goods is about to disrupt manufacturing and supply chains in a big way. Here's why, and here's how IT will be critical to that transition.
