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March 2017

JSRs and APIs

One does not simply 'stop calling' Java's deprecated methods
Cameron McKenzie - TechTarget 28 Mar 2017

They're deprecating the finalize method, adding another method to the long list of Java deprecated methods that tend not to get pruned out of the JDK's code base.

Java EE makes best-of-breed software conglomerations a thing of the past
Cameron McKenzie - TechTarget 22 Mar 2017

Looking back at some of the Frankenstein-esque applications that were built using different frameworks, it's good to know there's no need for best-of-breed.

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Examining the low-code market's race for citizen developers

Low-code and no-code vendors are fighting viciously for the favor of citizen developers. Examine the reasons for this trend and ...

BPM vs. BPA: The differences in strategy and tooling

The differences between BPM and BPA come down to process complexity, an organization's proficiency with software code and how ...

Enterprise application trends that will impact 2021

The past year evoked a wave of new software needs, especially in the wake of COVID-19 and increased needs for availability. Here ...

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Mendix brings its low-code application platform to China

China beckons and Mendix answers the call to bring its low-code application development system to meet the digital transformation...

Analysts mixed on future growth of MLOps, AutoML tools

Demand for MLOps and AutoML tools is on the upswing, and the machine learning market will undergo an increase in consolidation, ...

Checklist for mobile app testing: 15 gaps to look for

Makers of iOS and Android apps chronically fail to test these 15 aspects of mobile apps. But to release quality mobile software, ...

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IBM acquisition spree targets hybrid cloud consulting market

Acquiring five providers specializing in cloud-based consulting and managed services since November, IBM wants to make it easier ...

How to choose between IaaS and SaaS cloud models

Even if you already moved a few workloads to the cloud, it's never too early to start looking at where you are going and never ...

COVID-19 and remote work shift cloud predictions for 2021

If we learned anything from 2020, it's to expect the unexpected. Yet that doesn't stop analysts from trying to predict what's to ...

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Standardize cybersecurity terms to get everyone correct service

Some cybersecurity terms can refer to multiple service offerings, which can be confusing for companies looking to implement them ...

SolarWinds breach news center

The massive SolarWinds supply-chain attack continues to invade networks. Here's the latest news on the breach, how the malware ...

Adopting threat hunting techniques, tactics and strategy

Adopt threat hunting techniques that analyze the right data, detect anomalies, use frameworks and compare success metrics, ...

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Amazon's impact on publishing transforms the book industry

Amazon changed the way we publish, purchase and read books. Publishing experts said they expect more industry disruption to come.

How Amazon and COVID-19 influence 2020 seasonal hiring trends

Retail and logistics companies must adapt their hiring strategies to compete with Amazon and respond to the pandemic's effect on ...

New Amazon grocery stores run on computer vision, apps

Amazon dives deeper into the grocery business with its first 'new concept' grocery store, driven by automation, computer vision ...