SAP revamps its pricing model to account for indirect access: Here’s what you need to know
SAP’s pricing overhaul aims to account for more consumption-based models and indirect third party system access. Read More
Slack engineers go head-to-head with Microsoft and Google
“We’re making Slack great,” says engineering VP Michael Loop. “We’re making this experience of reimagining how work is done. That’s the only thing we’re focused on.” Read More
HPE buys cloud consulting firm RedPixie
HPE said it plans to merge RedPixie with its Pointnext division, which provides IT deployment and consulting services. Read More
MicroStrategy 10.11 ups the front-end ante
Just when you thought MicroStrategy was going all-in on the back-end, it adds new visualizations, MapBox integration and native smart phone apps to the front-end. Read More
Oracle rolls out Loyalty Cloud, other new CX products
The enterprise software giant is also adding several new AI-powered capabilities across sales, marketing and commerce. Read More
VR and AR smart glasses? Businesses still can’t see the point
Only 24,000 AR smart glasses units were purchased by businesses last year. Read More
Windows 10 revisits 1990: Now you can run Windows 3.0’s open-sourced File Manager
Microsoft open-sources its first graphical file management application for Windows. Read More
IBM launches ‘skinny’ Z mainframe designed for 19-inch standard data center rack
IBM is hellbent on bringing the power and unique characteristics to a private or public cloud data center near you. Read More
Ransomware takes malware mantle in Verizon data breach investigations report
Ransomware fares well in Verizon’s 2018 data breach recap and cybercriminals are becoming more targeted and taking aim at human resources in many cases. Read More
Private equity firm to acquire Verifone for $3.4B
The technology-focused private equity firm Francisco Partners says the electronic payments company has strong long-term growth prospects. Read More