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SaaS vs. PaaS Cloud Services for Data Streaming

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SaaS vs. PaaS Cloud Services for Data Streaming

The cloud revolution has transformed how businesses deploy, scale, and manage data streaming solutions. While Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) and Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) cloud models are often used interchangeably in marketing, their distinctions have significant implications for operational efficiency, cost, and scalability. In the context of data streaming around Apache Kafka and Flink, understanding these differences and recognizing … Read more

TradeZero Strengthens Competitive Edge with Enhanced Locate Services

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TradeZero Strengthens Competitive Edge with Enhanced Locate Services

Since 2015, TradeZero has been equipping traders with advanced technology and expert resources to help them stay competitive in today’s markets. Supporting individuals across the trading spectrum — from newcomers to seasoned professionals — TradeZero offers intuitive, trader-first tools, reinforced by 24/7 customer support and a wealth of educational content. This article focuses on one … Read more

“Enhancing Global Collaboration in Building Services and Code Development: CIBSE and International Code Council Sign Memorandum of Understanding”

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“Enhancing Global Collaboration in Building Services and Code Development: CIBSE and International Code Council Sign Memorandum of Understanding”

The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) and the International Code Council (ICC) have signed a Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. This marks a significant step towards enhanced international collaboration in the development, promotion, and application of best practices across the built environment. The MOU formalizes a shared commitment by … Read more

Securing Infrastructure and Services During Distribution

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Securing Infrastructure and Services During Distribution

In the previous article, we discussed how to incorporate security during the design phase of the software development life cycle. Some of the strategies included threat modeling, static analysis, and code reviews. Now it is time to move past the design phase to the distribution phase. The distribution phase involves three different steps again. Static … Read more

The best streaming services in 2025

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The best streaming services in 2025

Free trial: Yes | Monthly price: $73/month | Live TV: Yes | Local channels: Yes YouTube TV is a great option for cord cutters who still want to watch live TV without having to sign up for a contract. It carries over 85 different channels, so it’s highly likely that you won’t miss your cable … Read more

Entertainment services giant Legends International discloses data breach

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Entertainment services giant Legends International discloses data breach

Entertainment venue management firm Legends International warns it suffered a data breach in November 2024, which has impacted employees and people who visited venues under its management. In a notification letter shared with the authorities, the company informs that it detected unauthorized activity in its IT systems on November 9, 2024, prompting an investigation carried … Read more

Children’s Services of City of York Council Receives Outstanding Rating

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“Enhancing Global Collaboration in Building Services and Code Development: CIBSE and International Code Council Sign Memorandum of Understanding”

Ofsted Gives York’s Children’s Services an Outstanding Rating in All Areas York’s services for children and young people have been given the highest rating of Outstanding by independent inspectors, Ofsted. The inspectors evaluated four key areas of the council’s work, including support for children who need help and protection, children in care, care leavers, and … Read more

The music-streaming service’s outage is not a ‘security hack’

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The music-streaming service’s outage is not a ‘security hack’

The music-streaming app Spotify is down, leaving millions of music fans in the lurch. The company is aware of an issue and says it’s checking things out. To that end, we don’t know why it’s down or how long the service will remain unavailable. It looks like both the app and web client aren’t working … Read more

CISA extends funding to ensure ‘no lapse in critical CVE services’

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CISA extends funding to ensure ‘no lapse in critical CVE services’

CISA says the U.S. government has extended funding to ensure no continuity issues with the critical Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) program. “The CVE Program is invaluable to cyber community and a priority of CISA,” the U.S. cybersecurity agency told BleepingComputer. “Last night, CISA executed the option period on the contract to ensure there will … Read more

Introducing SmallRye LLM: Injecting Langchain4J AI Services

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Introducing SmallRye LLM: Injecting Langchain4J AI Services

If you’re a Java developer wanting to build AI agents or interface with various large language models (LLM) in Java, you will be familiar with Langchain4J. What Is Langchain4J Simplified? LangChain4J is essentially a toolbox for Java developers that makes it easier to add advanced language AI capabilities (like chatbots or text generators) to their … Read more