Microsoft delivers Windows 10 .iso files, free eval of Enterprise edition

Computerworld Wrap-Up July 29, 2015 Microsoft delivers Windows 10 .iso files, free eval of Enterprise edition Microsoft has offered customers disk image files to do clean installs of and upgrades to Windows 10, and corporate users a way to try the enterprise-grade edition for 90 days free of charge. READ MORE   Issue highlights 1. After Windows 8 debacle, OEMs wax rhapsodic over Windows 10 2. NOW ON CIO: Can better job descriptions close the IT skills gap? 3. Computer fires requiring a 911 call rare 4. Update: Maliciously crafted MKV video files can be used to crash Android phones 5. INSIDER Do these 5 things before you start your IT job search 6. Alibaba eyes cloud computing expansion with $1 billion investment 7. INSIDER 5 ways to save money on your cloud costs 8. NOW ON CSO: Hacked Opinions: Vulnerability disclosure – Sam Curry 9. Yahoo unveils app for texting with silent video 10. JR Raphael: Motorola opens up about Lollipop upgrade letdown and the future of fast rollouts 11. Darlene Storm: #FaxBigBrother to bury Senate under mountains of paper and stop CISA cyber spying bill White Paper: Booz Allen Hamilton Commercial Solutions 7 Ways to Talk Tech with Management Savvy corporate boards are more informed about emerging technology and often have a view on the ideal time to adopt new technology for maximum benefit. To facilitate better conversation, this paper includes seven questions proactive directors should consider when "talking tech" with their management teams. Learn More After Windows 8 debacle, OEMs wax rhapsodic over Windows 10 With Windows 8 trying the patience of both consumers and enterprises, original equipment manufacturers are hoping Windows 10 will reinvigorate the market for PCs, laptops and all-in-one devices. READ MORE NOW ON CIO: Can better job descriptions close the IT skills gap? The skills gap is real, but debate over its root causes continues. IT executives blame a shortage of skills, but IT professionals looking for work say exaggerated requirements are the issue. Could a simple tweak in writing your job postings be the answer? READ MORE Computer fires requiring a 911 call rare Computer fires severe enough to prompt a 911 call are so unusual that when it does happen, local media sometimes takes note. That was the case in Arlington, Va. recently, when firefighters found a computer burning on the balcony of an apartment complex. READ MORE Update: Maliciously crafted MKV video files can be used to crash Android phones A malicious application or Web page could be used to crash Android devices, in some cases persistently, due to a vulnerability in a multimedia processing component. READ MORE INSIDER Do these 5 things before you start your IT job search Even in a hot job market, taking the next step in your career requires thought, planning and patience. Here are five steps experts say you need to take before you begin your job search to better position yourself for your next career move. READ MORE Webcast: LogRhythm Panel of Experts Discuss Security Intelligence Learn about the rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape and the Security Intelligence Maturity Model™ (SIMM). The SIMM provides organizations with a framework for continuous reduction in their mean-time-to-detect and mean-time-to-respond to threats. Learn More Alibaba eyes cloud computing expansion with $1 billion investment The Chinese company has plans to open a second data center in the U.S. READ MORE INSIDER 5 ways to save money on your cloud costs Here's how to quickly estimate the cost of your cloud environment. READ MORE NOW ON CSO: Hacked Opinions: Vulnerability disclosure – Sam Curry Arbor Networks' Sam Curry talks about disclosure, bounty programs, and vulnerability marketing. READ MORE Yahoo unveils app for texting with silent video Yahoo is releasing a mobile messaging app that combines texting with live one-on-one video. READ MORE JR Raphael: Motorola opens up about Lollipop upgrade letdown and the future of fast rollouts Motorola finally explains what went wrong with the Moto X's latest Android upgrade -- and what it's doing now to prevent a repeat performance. READ MORE Darlene Storm: #FaxBigBrother to bury Senate under mountains of paper and stop CISA cyber spying bill Congress can't grasp modern tech, so Operation FaxBigBrother will turn your emails and hashtagged tweets into faxes -- tech they do understand -- and bury Senators under mountains of paper devoted to stopping the CISA cyber spying bill. READ MORE White Paper: HP Understanding Advanced Threats and How to Mitigate Them When you're a hacker, time is on your side. Time to find a soft spot in your armor, to evade defenses, to seek out your most critical data. 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