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Microsoft Adds an Element of Risk to Disk Encryption by Storing Recovery Keys in its Cloud

Microsoft did well to make disk encryption built-in and default for new Windows devices, which helps protect data if a laptop or tablet is lost or stolen, but in many cases the recovery key is transmitted to Microsoft servers which could provide backdoor access for government agencies or even malicious hackers if they get their hands on the recovery key. Continue reading

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Microsoft Releases Roadmap for Integration Products

Microsoft has released an “integration roadmap” for download to explain the products and strategy the company will use to address the challenges arising from integration related to Azure App Services in the next few years. New releases of BizTalk Server, Azure Stack, and integration-Platform-as-a-Service (iPaaS) offering Logic Apps will (more…) Continue reading

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Top 5 The WHIR: Cloud Talks Podcasts for 2015

We are all so busy throughout the year that it can be difficult to keep up with our favorite podcasts, even if we subscribe to them, so I’ve gathered the top 5 most popular podcasts that we’ve hosted here on The WHIR: Cloud Talks. Continue reading

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Video Streaming Service Livestream Notifies Users of Customer Database Breach

Video streaming and hosting service Livestream, which has at least 300,000 active accounts, notified customers this week of a possible data breach, advising them to reset their Livestream password and for any other accounts that use the same password. Continue reading

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US Government Spends $9B on Software Yearly and Wants to Change That

Top White House technology and acquisition officials are making a push to reduce the federal government’s enormous annual software spend. Continue reading

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