Silicon Valley's 'pressure cooker:' Thrive or get out

Computerworld Wrap-Up August 18, 2015 Silicon Valley's 'pressure cooker:' Thrive or get out People working in Silicon Valley may cry at their desks, respond to emails in the middle of the night and be at work when they'd rather be sick in bed. But that's the price they pay to work at some of the most successful tech companies in the world. READ MORE   Issue highlights 1. Microsoft resumes Windows 10 Insider update delivery 2. Massive telescope array aims for black hole, gets gusher of data 3. NOW ON CIO: What CIOs can learn about security threats from 4 recent hacks 4. Intel's high-speed 3D XPoint technology hitting SSDs next year 5. Wi-Fi provider kicked users off their own hotspots at conventions 6. IDG Contributor Network: Watch the revolution in action — the EMC exodus continues 7. Google launches stylish $199 Wi-Fi router meant to be shown off 8. NOW ON CSO: Key things to consider before you switch to Windows 10 9. Tech trains more powerful athletes 10. IT Blogwatch: Android 6.0 M ''Marshmallow'' vs. iOS 9 -- FIGHT! 11. JR Raphael: Android 6-point-huh? Analyzing the Marshmallow numbering madness White Paper: CDW Escalating Office Productivity Cloud apps are on the rise - boosting work processes, elevating productivity and helping organizations reach peak performance. We have the people, the partners and the plan to help you choose and manage cloud apps so you can reach the pinnacle of productivity. Learn More Microsoft resumes Windows 10 Insider update delivery Microsoft today issued the first refresh of Windows 10 to Insider participants since the OS's launch three weeks ago. READ MORE Massive telescope array aims for black hole, gets gusher of data Astronomers controlling a synchronized network of 34 ratio antennas hope to capture the first ever picture of a black hole -- one that's located at the very center of the Milky Way. READ MORE NOW ON CIO: What CIOs can learn about security threats from 4 recent hacks Analyzing a few recent high-profile breaches might just help you prevent the same thing from happening at your company. READ MORE Intel's high-speed 3D XPoint technology hitting SSDs next year Intel has said the first solid-state drives to use its new 3D Xpoint memory technology will ship next year, under a new brand called Intel Optane. READ MORE Wi-Fi provider kicked users off their own hotspots at conventions Smart City, a provider of Internet services at convention centers and hotels, will pay the Federal Communications Commission $750,000 for kicking users off their personal hotspots to try and force them to use its Wi-Fi service. READ MORE IDG Contributor Network: Watch the revolution in action — the EMC exodus continues That old saying about rats leaving a sinking ship might be a little bit of an exaggeration, but EMC's recent defections point to systemic changes in the industry. READ MORE Webcast: Janrain, Inc. Customer IAM is fundamentally different from employee IAM In this webinar we explore why Customer IAM is suddenly such a big topic, and why and how it is different from Employee IAM. Forrester provides tips to address CIAM effectively and shares predictions for the customer facing IAM market. View now Google launches stylish $199 Wi-Fi router meant to be shown off Google is giving the ugly Wi-Fi router a makeover, with its own device that the company claims is easier to use. READ MORE NOW ON CSO: Key things to consider before you switch to Windows 10 Microsoft's latest and greatest OS might not be the best fit for some organizations, and there are things that need to be taken into account before an update is rolled out across the enterprise. READ MORE Tech trains more powerful athletes Helped by laser arrays, breathing systems and other high tech tools, Northeastern University athletes are improving their game and their fitness READ MORE   IT Blogwatch: Android 6.0 M ''Marshmallow'' vs. iOS 9 -- FIGHT! Google has confirmed the name of Android M -- Marshmallow. The new version will first make it to the expected new Nexus devices due for release later this year. Soon after, it'll be available for OTA upgrades for older pure-Android shinies. But after that, who knows? READ MORE JR Raphael: Android 6-point-huh? Analyzing the Marshmallow numbering madness It may seem strange that Google's Android Marshmallow release brings such a big jump in version number, but those of us obsessing over digits are missing the point. 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