Category Archives: distribution

VCF East: The Mail Order App Store

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Today we take the concept of a centralized software repository for granted. Whether it’s apt or the App Store, pretty much every device we use today has a way to pull applications in without the user manually having to search for them on the wilds of the Internet. Not only is this more convenient for the end user, but at least in theory, more secure since you won’t be pulling binaries off of some random website.

But centralized software distribution doesn’t just benefit the user, it can help developers as well. As platforms like Steam have shown, once you lower …read more

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Carahsoft Named Official Distributor for Bromium Virtualization-Based Security

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We’ve been working with Carahsoft for years, but are proud to make things “official” today as we tap them to help us extend our reach. We are the leader in virtualization-based security that delivers application isolation and containm… Continue reading Carahsoft Named Official Distributor for Bromium Virtualization-Based Security→

Modernizing Puerto Rico’s Grid

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After two massive hurricanes impacted Puerto Rico three months ago, the island was left with extensive damage to its electrical infrastructure. Part of the problem was that the infrastructure was woefully inadequate to withstand a hurricane impact at all. It is possible to harden buildings and infrastructure against extreme weather, and a new plan to restore Puerto Rico’s power grid will address many of these changes that, frankly, should have been made long ago.

Among the upgrades to the power distribution system are improvements to SCADA systems. SCADA allows for remote monitoring and control of substations, switchgear, and other equipment …read more

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