Month: July 2017

Black Duck partners with #GoogleCloud Platform to support secure development and deployment of cloud applications and containers

Black Duck, the global leader in automated solutions for securing and managing open source software, today announced it is a Google Cloud Technology Partner. Through the collaboration, Google customers can use Black Duck solutions to accelerate production use of the cloud and containers as well as increase security and productivity with automated intelligence, visibility and control as they move workloads to the Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

Organisations are increasingly deploying applications in the cloud and moving into containerised delivery models, powered by open source architectures. These new models enable software innovation with speed and agility. At the same time, DevOps and Security teams are looking for increased visibility and control over what is inside of their organisations’ applications and container images. It is important for open source security to be integrated with new cloud and container architectures and DevOps processes

 

 

Black Duck is releasing its flagship Black Duck Hub solution as a cloud service on Google Cloud Launcher Marketplace, enabling organisations to deploy Hub on GCP.  Hub allows Google Cloud customers to scan applications and container images, identify all the open source components, detect and analyse known security vulnerabilities, compliance issues, and code-quality risks, and enable policy management to control risks and their remediation. Additionally, Hub dynamically monitors the scanned code and provides alerts on newly discovered open source vulnerabilities or policy violations. Google customers can also use Hub to access the Black Duck KnowledgeBase, the world’s most comprehensive data store of open source components and risk intelligence.

With Black Duck Hub on GCP, users can automate security and compliance as a part of their development lifecycle and continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) pipeline, allowing DevOps and Security teams to enhance speed and agility while controlling risks.

  • Black Duck Hub integration with Google Container Engine (GKE) allows users to scan and monitor container images in the Google Container Registry (GCR).
  • Black Duck Hub can be used with third-party CI/CD tools on GCP, including Jenkins on Google Container Engine in a multi-node Kubernetes cluster, or with Bamboo, Team City, Maven, and Gradle.
  • Black Duck’s IDE integrations allow software developers to select safe and secure open source using plug-ins to Eclipse and Visual Studio.

“For very clear economic and productivity reasons organisations are highly motivated to migrate their applications to the cloud. Because open source comprises most of the code in their applications and containers, they need to be sure the open source is secure and compliant. Black Duck Hub and Google Cloud provide that assurance,” said Black Duck CEO Lou Shipley.

“In order to deliver high-quality software, we’re constantly scanning our products for vulnerabilities and security threats,” said Aram Price, Senior Software Engineer, Pivotal. “We collaborated with Black Duck to automate security scanning during development, and with the most recent release of Black Duck Hub we can also automate deployment to Google Cloud.”

Availability

Google Cloud customers can install Black Duck Hub through the Google Cloud Launcher Marketplace, allowing them to run scans directly in the Google Cloud environment. Hub is available with a 14-day free trial for Google customers.

Irish Tech #Startup Introduces First Ever Wearable Dash Payment Wristband #Bitcart #Festy 

Until now, there has never been a successful, wearable device that lets people use a digital currency to pay for anything at a merchant’s Point of Sale. Today, Irish tech company Bitcart are launching a prototype wristband, called Festy, that allows people to pay for drinks and food at bars, restaurants and social events, like festivals, using their Dash holdings. Powered by a QR code/NFC integration, Festy is being physically unveiled tomorrow at Opera Incubator in Cork, Ireland. 

It is the first wearable payment method of it’s kind that uses blockchain technology to make payments without a wallet, phone, or credit card. Because Dash boasts InstantSend technology, transactions are settled in seconds, and the fees for the merchant are much lower than any credit or card.

Creators of Bitcart, an Irish-based discount gift card platform, have today announced the launch of a landmark product called Festy, a QR code and NFC integrated wristband that allows festival and bar goers to pay for food and drinks using Dash, all without a wallet, a cell phone, or credit card. Festy is linked directly to a consumer’s Dash account, so funds are not stored on the Festy platform and transactions for goods occur within seconds, while the merchants have the ability to cash out their Dash for the equivalent fiat currency. Dash is the world’s leading digital currency for payments and currently the 6th most valued cryptocurrency at over $1.3 billion USD. Dash’s InstantSend technology allows the digital currency to make instant payments. In the next update, Dash will be able to process half a million transactions with extremely low fees, roughly ten cents per transaction. With no card numbers or private keys displayed while making purchases, Festy ensures maximum privacy, and users can top-up their wristbands at branded ATMs, or make simple transfers online.

CEO Graham de Barra said,

“Our partnership with Dash makes the perfect payment solution for everyday transactions. Unlike existing traditional bank payments that take a 2-5% fee, there is no cost on receiving Dash for merchants. Merchants accepting payments will never have a chargeback, and there are potentially enormous savings to be made compared to the crippling fees from existing payment solutions. We believe this is the payment processor of the future.”

Festivals are currently suffering from an extensive cash flow issue. Standard ATMs typically charge a high rate of $3-5 per withdrawal at festivals or abroad, and the middlemen supplying the machine require high compensation. On top of that, users can wait in line for up to two hours just to withdrawal their money at large festivals. These events also see a great amount of loss and theft, lacking a secure place to keep your wallet, further proving that cash is an insufficient means of transaction. Festy ensures that your money stays firmly clasped to you, helps create steady cash flows between the merchant and the consumer, and maintains a positive festival reputation.

VP of Business Development for Dash Daniel Diaz said.

“Festy’s multi-functional wristband is compatible with every Point-of-Sale system where Visa contactless is accepted, as well as on any mobile phone or computer with NFC tags and offline payments using QR codes. This versatility is adaptable to any environment including fields, beaches, camping sites as well as bars, restaurants and conferences. Festy is an affordable, scalable, and secure payment solution, particularly for millennials and Gen Z who don’t want to carry or worry about their wallet, handbag, cash or backpack at every moment during their social calendar,” Bitcart CEO Graham de Barra said.

The Festy prototype will be unveiled tomorrow at the high tech Opera incubator in Cork, Ireland. Each attendee will receive a pre-filled wristband and invitation. The wearable will allow everyone to buy food and drinks with a single scan of their wristband. Guests will also be able to tip the musician through Festy. When the prototype is ready for a full public rollout (at the end of Q3), it will be available to purchase on www.festypay.com.

For a list of festivals where Festy will be available in a prototype, please see the following link: http://entertainment.ie/festivals/

A month on – The Blackberry KEYone.Its got what it takes to win the old fan back. #Blackberry #KEYone

I have been Anti Blackberry some years due to how they left the market here in Ireland but then the Blackberry Passport Silver edition and standard came along and I was admitedly the first to moot it… It is true what they say things look nicer in person than they do on the internet and when BlackBerry sent me the Passport well my opinion changed very rapidy, To this day for me its been one of the best smartphones I used in a long time and I go through alot of them. The passport had its quirky looks and shape which of course meant the screen and the KEYOne has some of its traits and mashed up with the Priv but it stands out,looks good feels good and battery life once again is a strong feature here..

 

The Build.

Just like the Passport its got it in one, Its solid robust an this has a metal body and the back cover has the best feel to any phone I have used with its soft rubbery touch it gives great grip,this texture was also present on other Blackberry devices made recently which is excellent and its a phone that does not scream “BUY ME A CASE” because you dont need one and Im glad I did not get many from our suppliers after the Samsung S8 plus run with cases, However i still advise get one for heading out and about just to be sure, We reviewed the NOREVE LEATHER case for this device so check that one out. Overall the phone is solid,you can feel it and thats not a bad thing.

 

THE UNBOXING

The Keyboard.

A thing of perfection be it small, Hoever it took a few days to adjust,The blackberry passport keys where simply perfect for fast typing these however are bigger than the priv and smaller than the passport but more clickly and responsive but after a few days of thimb lag and soreness I got used to them quuckly and could type like a pro. It really depends again of finger size and for me with sasauge fingers well I made it in the end. Not all was bad because you can use the virtual keyboard too which is great so be it their own stock keyboard or swiftkey you have choice galore atop the physical one. Also we have a trackpad built in with a fingerprint scanner which both work amazing fast and this gives you full use of the screen estate being 4.5 inches you would need it, FP scanner is very fast and worked flawlessly during my test period.

 

The Screen

For me its too small but its intended market its not an issue, I like big screens and this took getting use to coming from near 7 inch screens and the Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus. If you are into VR you can forget about it too which would be an issue should I use just one device so for thoe who want to exlpore VR move along unless you have a spare phone at home to join the VR club. The screen ratio on this is odd like the Passport but over time you will adjust only though if you are not into or coming from the huge screens on offer this screen is 4.5 inches with 1080 x 1620 a 433 ppi pixel density with IPS LCD so it was a bit darker than whats on offer even with the brightness turned up it seemed drk but again it would pass over time. It is tough but we have seen videos with the screen pop out, I dropped my phone twice nothing happed and again in the real world I would not be doing exploratory pointless test just to prove how touch it is, Any screen can get damaged on a fall its just luck on how it lands.

Under the hood.

Sometimes laggy depending on what you throw at it. I am not a heavy application user or gamer and mostly used social media ,docs or note taking apps and spend a bit on you tube at time when multiple tabs where open and we are talking 15/20 tabs here it did buckle under pressure at times whether or not that was the apps I was using or that dam stupid Facebook app which even locks up S8 Plus I dont know, It did tell me Twitter and Facebook where problem apps. Its powered by a Snapdragon 625 chipset and the CPU is Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 so in fairness for anyone who is into the above they will be fine to top it off the battery is fantastic yet again which for most is now the deal breaker these days clocking in at a 3505 mAh which lasts a full day no problem. Storage too is adequate with 32GB of on board and expandable to 256GB which for most is plenty and of course there is 3GB of RAM. Its by no means a slouch..

The Camera and Video

whilst I am by no means a camera expert nor claim to be for me it takes great images and video see the samples below only DLSR types would pick at the specs and images here but for the normal joe soap they will be pleased at the performance overall, Even the sound quality on recording is greatly reproduced. From using several phones it does no match the Galaxy S8 P but its up there with competitors and thats just from visual inspection and not going by touted lab test results which we normally see from you know who and have failed miserably in the past but thats an argument for another day.. All shots and video are taken on default mode so messing with the many features was used You can just point and shoot….

VIDEO SAMPLES AND IMAGE GALLERY

 

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Who is this for

Anyone, particularly the old fan who have not yet moved because of the Android change, You need to wake up and get along with times there is lots to offer here SECURITY being the one of the most important features on the phone with DTEK, Alongside Blackberry Hub too which some folk dislike and I can understand why when it works it works,sometimes its behind but who sits on their phone waiting for it to notfiy you or your next photo like you can of course use the default gmail account for example DTEK works for the most but you can fall back like I said, For all the other things its a great phone,given its small screen which will bother some and even for me it was an issue but I got over it I still prefer the bigger screen for media consumption but I can cast to my TV if required its a swings and roundabouts phone you could say,its solid its got the power to ditch battery anxiety and it just looks dam good, It stands out from the typical boring industrial design we have come accustom to and it does everything else and other mid tier – high-end phone does with ease aside the odd lag..

If you are a Blackberry fan of old have not moved across yet this is the time to do so if you really like the traditional keyboard and power behind,There is a full suite of apps from Blackberry and MS if you are afraid of loosing out. If you dont STILL like the idea wait for the next model which we will probably see at IFA this year or even another colour in its current form.

If you fancy picking one up the best prices are at CloveUK or John Lewis both which will ship via parcel motel.

#TechWorld – Tech News & Deals App Now Available On Windows Platform #WPDev

The founder of “TechWorld” Siddhant Jain whom is a technology lover and also writes about tech and sports a You-Tube channel.. Not only this he creates apps and now has entered into the Windows Phone space with a brand new app following on from the previous apps last year he created called Tech World. Following the launch of TechWorld on Android he then went on to create an app for motoring fans called Autoworld. Given Windows phone is dying a slow death there is still plenty of users and news feeds are slowly dying along with it so this app which is excellent on Android should be no different on the Windows Platform..

Siddhant Tells us..

I HOPE THROUGH MY APP, CHANNEL AND WEBSITE, TECH LOVERS GET THE LATEST NEWS ABOUT TECHNOLOGY AND PEOPLE WHO HAVE PROBLEMS IN USING THESE TECHNOLOGIES, FIND SOLUTIONS TO THEIR PROBLEM.

 

 

Siddhant is continually adding content to the app as before with previous versions as its a work in progress,With a nice clean UI you can just scroll down the page or select from the list of content providers in the list which is present right now which is been updated as we speak.. Currently present now on the app is tech sites like The Verge, CNET ,Windows Central,Android Central,Sidtech and TechbuzzIreland is also in there too, Watch out for more in the coming weeks..

 

Siddhant also adds..

In this technology based era , Tech world is offering the most comprehensive daily breaking news from trusted sources worldwide. It is packed with inspiring articles, interesting facts, latest tech deals, and high quality tech videos, making it an exceptional read for anyone with a professional or at-home interest in the world of science and technology . Our writers(Sid Tech) are as passionate about gadgets as you are and this is reflected in insightful articles that cover every aspect of technology . Tech world allows you to stay on top of the latest tech news and rumours in one elegantly designed reader . Finger swipe your way through the day’s headline about latest technology and gadgets .

Find Sid Tech On Website : http://techworldsid.com

Snapchat – sidtech (https://goo.gl/TTULYJ)

Twitter- https://twitter.com/SidTechWorld

Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/sidtechworld

Insta – https://instagram.com/sidtechworld/

Download below 

 

 

We check out and unbox the #Blue #LOLA wired headphones.. #Unboxing #Headphones

Though I am custom to wireless and still have arguments as to which is better a wired or wireless connection I still firmley believe a wired connection gives better fidelity, This is my first pair of wired headphones in some time im happy to check out how these fair out over multiple pairs of headphones I have here at home which stands near 30 now though I do like to keep up with the times..

To begin the quality here is simply top notch even from the packaging and presentation and when you lift the lid the headphones are sat looking at you which is a nice touch,something I have not seen. They do feel heavy at first but when you look at the materials used you can forgive and quickly forget.

 

 

Check out the unboxing below while we review and test them out over the coming days. Any questions fire away below or get me on social media,all the links on the top right and we will see soon…

Thanks to the guys at Blue Microphones for sending these over to check out and we will be checking out more of their range soon..

 

 

We unbox and take a look at the #Nokia3310 2017 #Nokia #Ireland #HMDGlobal

The day has finally arrived, the all new 2017 edition of the Nokia 3310 has landed here and we are going to unbox the New model and compare it to its older version which was around in the year 2000. We have side by side pics and we go through the entire menu and what is avaialble. There is plenty here to keep you busy should you have the phone with you but the only painful part is the typing. It will take a few mintues to adjust to how we all used to type all them years ago but the keys are tactile and nice and overal the phone feels much more ergonomic in the hand its half as thick as its predessor..

 

 

We do however have a camera on board with several features, A radio, SD card support, 1200mAh battery ,Notes,Games 2MP camera with flash and a torch, Opera mobile store a voice recorder and some more. If there is anything you need to know just ask and dont forget to be aware of the scams going around with the fake models that have appeared on the market here, Read all about that over HERE . 

You can also sign up for notifications from Nokia HERE 

Want some more? Check out our firsr look at the all new Nokia Activity and Sleep Watch and stay tuned for news and more on our new Facebook Page 

Oh and for the ringtone fanatics here you go..

The best meal planning & nutrition apps. #Apps #Nutrition #Meals

Maintaining a healthy diet is difficult. We all work long hours and it can often be difficult to find the time to prepare healthy meals in the evenings and on the weekends. These apps will hopefully make healthy eating a little bit easier for people. Most of them are free and they get great reviews. For example, a free app call MealBoard, makes recommendations for healthy meals based off leftovers.

Sanjay Agnihotri  – Marketing Manager at Lakeshore Convention Centre has sent us over this infograpghic check it out..

First look and Unboxing – The Nokia Activity & Sleep Watch #Nokia #NokiaSteel

I own some 200 Nokia handsets and continue to collect them,All that alongside accessories and clothing and so on but one thing I have been wanting for so many years is a watch with the Nokia name on it.. That 17 year wait has come to an end today and I am happy to finally own the one thing I have longed for and a huge thanks to the guys involved at Nokia who made this happen..

Package contents.

Instructions – Watch – Reset key.

Now we all know that this is formerly Withings and Nokia have bought that company but things have changed I always did like the Withings watch but never bought one but when I heard the news Nokia would be soon there I said I would wait,the wait is over, Check out the retail packaging and the unboxing and if you have any questions fire away until we finish reviewing it…

I have been asked this question several times via social media about the actual Nokia logo… Shoud they have used their own as seen on the box,ie the typeface we are all use to or is the current one ok. Tell us what you think and will you be picking one up..

You can of course just pick it up directly HERE 

Features..

Activity tracking: steps, distance, swim (water resistant to 5 ATM), running and calories burned.

– Sleep monitoring: sleep cycle analysis (light and deep sleep) and silent alarm.

– Automatic synchronization: Follow your data on your smartphone.

– Stainless steel case with silicone strap.

– No charging: battery lasts up to 8 months.

 

First thoughts are it is small for my wrist but thats just me,its light,thin the strap feels good and robust, again for me on the thin side compared to my usual watch wear and it looks very modern and sleek.Set up is simple which requires and app (Nokia Health) There is no buttons which is a big change though if you are not use to smartwatches they are touch, With this you do not touch the watch at all and nor do you have to charge it which for me is a bonus, It works on a battery similar to whats found in your car alarm fob.. So far so good so lets put it to the test…

 

5 Benefits Of Bluetooth Watch That May Change Your Perspective. #Bluetooth #SmartWatch

Guest Post. Author Bio: Shanker Ravi  works for LatestOne.com as content writer. It is the e-tailer company popular for bringing bluetooth mobile watch for various brands, covers, cases and accessories for mobiles.

Having a smart watch has its own perks. Most importantly, it gives you the advantage of hands free calling and there are so many exciting things that can be done with smart watches. The list of benefits extends with the integration of bluetooth in a smart watch.

When you have bluetooth watch, then you will get many privileges that will allow you to completely forget any other device that you used to utilize on a daily basis. Simple integration of Bluetooth in your watch will give you functionality boost.

In short, you can consider that you have a mobile watch which is capable of doing everything that is required or expected from mobile and watch. This is a two in one gadget that will save your money, time and effort as well.

Having android wear with you can be highly advantageous for you and we have enlisted five most highlighted points that will definitely change your perspective regarding smart watch and you will pay attention to the bluetooth features in every single gadget purchase.

 

1. Wireless: It is the advantage of bluetooth watch mobile feature that allows you to share your voice and share necessary data from mobile to smart phone quite easily. Whenever you want to share any file or whenever you want to receive any file, it is done with the help of bluetooth.

Bluetooth is the key feature that makes your smart watch wireless and that is the feature which is capable of increasing usability of this gadget. You can receive calls and make calls from your smart watch with the help of Bluetooth pairing and you don’t have to pick up or manage calls from smart phones.

 

  1. Automatic: With the help of bluetooth, it is possible to get automatic features in several gadgets like smart phones and smartwatch etc. You can get several automated features that will enhance the user friendliness of the device that you are using.

Bluetooth has low interference which is one of the biggest advantages that you can get from bluetooth gadget. Moreover, you will get freedom of creating personal area network as per your requirement so that you can do the sharing and connection establishment quite easily.

 

 

  1. Low energy: Use of bluetooth is quite easy and the reason of its high popularity is the energy saving capability that can be found in bluetooth. If you compare it with other functionality enhancement options, you will find out that bluetooth have the lowest energy requirement.

That is also the reason why most of the devices come with bluetooth integrated in it because this is a feature booster and it does not enhance the energy consumption ratio of a device very much. It requires low energy and it can offer you features that are incomparable.

 

  1. Upgradeable: You can get upgrades of bluetooth in your device along with time because it is upgradable. Companies release time to time upgrades so that user can avail the advantage of upgraded features without changing the device they have.

If you have external bluetooth device then you can also consider purchasing new upgraded bluetooth device because bluetooth devices are usually inexpensive which makes it suitable for everyone. No matter what kind of budget you have, bluetooth can always be suitable purchase choice for you.

 

 

  1. Standardized: Bluetooth is a universal wireless standard feature that comes with the capability of fulfilling all your basic sharing and pairing requirements. There are so much that you can do with bluetooth and it is used worldwide due to its higher usability.

Using bluetooth is one of the easiest things to do and that is what makes it best as well. Interface of bluetooth is really very simple to understand and that is why it is integrated in all devices worldwide. Basically, it is like having operating system in a device because it is as important as OS of the device.

 

Bluetooth Integration In Device

There is no end of describing advantages that you can get from bluetooth integration in your device. You can say that this is one of the most important things to have in your gadget or device. For many people, this alone could be a reason for choosing or disliking any specific watch or device.

If you are a user who knows how to use and appreciate the feature then you will definitely understand the importance of having bluetooth in your watch. All you need to do is to have a bluetooth integrated in your device and that alone will give you so many feature advantages that you cannot even imagine.

If you have a bluetooth device, then it means that you have wireless capability in your hand. You just need to make sure that the device you are going to purchase will offer you bluetooth support and then you can rest assured about the networking and connection sharing features.

Basically, all your basic requirements can be fulfilled simply with the bluetooth integration in your device and that is why it is said that bluetooth is a necessary feature to have in any device that you buy. If your device doesn’t have bluetooth, then this is not exactly good news for you.

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