With AWS on deck, cloud rivals eye margin improvements, platform plays

Office apps get smarter; Cloud computing meets robotics

ZDNet Cloud July 28, 2016

With AWS on deck, cloud rivals eye margin improvements, platform plays The cloud is maturing and IBM and Microsoft both see improving operating margins on deck. What hasn't changed is that the field is still chasing AWS. READ FULL STORY

Microsoft takes another step toward making Office apps smarter READ FULL STORY Tapping into cloud-based IT resources can make robots smarter and more capable READ FULL STORY

1. Robotics Are surgical robots worth their $2m price tag? A new study finds that robots are just as effective as human surgeons. | Slurpee by drone? 7-Eleven delivers junk food via autonomous flying robot. | Also: Researchers at Arizona State University create a brain-to-machine interface that humans can use and to mentally control several robots at once. More robotics › 2. Security LastPass unpatched zero-day vulnerability gives hackers access to your account. | Many popular, low-cost wireless keyboards don't encrypt keystrokes. | ​Serious security flaws are found in Osram smart bulbs. More security news ›

​Make your cloud safer: How you can use two-factor authentication to protect cloud services Two-factor authentication is no longer an optional feature. If you use modern cloud services, this extra layer of security can dramatically reduce the risk of a hostile takeover. Here's how to get started. READ FULL STORY

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