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Apache Tajo Update Offers Open, Relational Big Data Warehousing Solution

by Sam Dean on Mar 10, 2015

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Now here is an interesting open source project that has been flying under the radar: The Apache Software Foundation (ASF), which stewards more than 350 open source projects and initiatives, announced the availability of Apache Tajo v0.10.0, the latest version of the advanced open data warehousing system in Apache Hadoop.

Apache Tajo is used for low-latency and scalable ad-hoc queries, online aggregation, and ETL (extract-transform-load process) on large data sets stored on HDFS (Hadoop Distributed File System) and other data sources. "By supporting SQL standards and leveraging advanced database techniques, Tajo allows direct control of distributed execution and data flow across a variety of query evaluation strategies and optimization opportunities," notes the announcement from Apache.

HP Does Open Hardware with New Cloudline Servers

by Sam Dean on Mar 10, 2015

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It was only summer of last year when HP began making a lot of noise about its commitment to cloud computing overall, and the OpenStack platform in particular. Now, the company is moving its cloud strategy into high gear. It announced the HP Helion brand in 2014, and pledged to commit $1 billion over the next two years on products and services surrounding OpenStack, under Helion's branded umbrella.

Now, the company is betting big on open hardware designs with new Cloudline servers that will sell for low prices and eschew the proprietary technology that the company uses in its Proliant servers.

Greg K-H Tries to Code Linus' Behavior

by Susan Linton on Mar 09, 2015

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Yesterday Greg Kroah-Hartman committed small patch cc-4.0-rc2 to the kernel git documentation repository dubbed "Code of Conflict." The Code of Conflict is an attempt "to keep things civil and focused on the technical issues involved." Jim Zemlin took the opportunity to include diversity in the conversation as well although yesterday's commit didn't address that issue specifically.

WANdisco Joins Hadoop Open Data Platform Alliance

by Sam Dean on Mar 09, 2015

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Recently, we've been covering the Open Data Platform, recently announced by Pivotal, which is shaping up to be very influential in the Hadoop and Big Data market. Now, WANdisco, a provider of continuous-availability software for global enterprises working with Big Data, has announced that it has joined the Open Data Platform (ODP) Initiative. WANdisco has patented technology that enables Hadoop availability across data centers that can be very far apart, while also securing data.

More Flags Raised Over Securing the Internet of Things

by Sam Dean on Mar 09, 2015

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With the Internet of Things (IoT) gaining momentum, there is a huge need for collaboration, open and interoperable tools, and standards. And, as IoT marches forward, there are also some concerns about security. Not only has the FTC raised issues about IoT security, but media outlets are now covering reports from a Norwegian newspaper reporter about discovering hundreds of Internet-connected devices that didn't even have basic password protection.