In today’s open source roundup: Rumors are swirling about a possible tablet that will run Ubuntu Linux. Plus: Microsoft loves Linux the way a wolf loves a deer, and reviews of Ubuntu 14.10. Source: Tech
Centralized-SON Plays Pivotal Role in Large-Scale Network Modernization and Sharing Projects
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Cellwize observes increase in mobile operators modernizing their networks to improve capacity and subscriber experience Singapore – 4 November 2014 – As mobile operators look to improve their networks, boost coverage and deliver robust mobile Internet services, complex modernization projects are being undertaken globally. In its latest whitepaper, Cellwize outlines the unique SON methodology implemented…
Tutorial to create a vector graphic with Inkscape
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Users of vector-based applications have long implemented a technique by importing a photograph and tracing over it in order to create a vector graphic. Inkscape is no different. Source: Tech
Midokura Adopts Open Source Model for OpenStack Network Virtualization
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Midokura has moved to an open source model for its MidoNet network virtualization solution designed for Infrastructure as a Service clouds. MidoNet is a highly distributed, de-centralized, multi-layer software-defined virtual network solution for the OpenStack Community. Source: Tech
Certified Ubuntu images float their way into Google Cloud Platform
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Working in conjunction with Google, Canonical is launching a public beta of Ubuntu for Google Cloud Platform. These are part of the Certified Public Cloud programme which means that the cloud versions of Ubuntu will be updated just about as quickly as the regular ground-tethered versions. Source: Tech
Security Skills Gap Continues to Stymie Enterprise Cyber-Defenses
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Businesses will spend slightly more this year, but struggle with finding knowledgable security professionals, according to a survey by Ernst & Young. Read more at eWeek Source: Linux
Six Clicks: Scariest Tech Trends of 2014
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Yes, it’s Halloween of 2014, and we’re here to revisit the technologies that are so frightening, they’ll make you evacuate from multiple “interfaces”. Read more at Enterprise Open Source Toolkit Source: Linux
Six in 10 Experts Expect Major Cyber-Attack by 2015: Pew Study
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Respondents to a Pew Internet study say a major cyber-attack by 2025 is likely. Security experts have ideas on how the risk might be mitigated. Read more at eWeek Source: Linux
SwiftStack Gets $16M to Make Open Source Software-Defined Storage Easy for Enterprises
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SwiftStack wants to make open source storage software work really well on commodity hardware, says founder and CEO Joe Arnold, whose OpenStack Swift-based software-defined storage company recently raised a $16 million Series B funding round. The round was led by OpenView Partners, a venture capital firm that specializes in boosting growing enterprise software companies after…