Business News – Zazz https://www.zazz.io/blog Mobile Application Development Solutions Thu, 19 May 2022 13:22:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.8 Google’s Project Zero For Sophisticated Windows & Android Hacking Operation https://www.zazz.io/blog/googles-project-zero-sophisticated-windows-android-hacking/ https://www.zazz.io/blog/googles-project-zero-sophisticated-windows-android-hacking/#respond Wed, 13 Jan 2021 11:51:53 +0000 https://www.zazz.io/blog/?p=3230 The attackers use a combination of Chrome, Windows, and Android vulnerabilities. It consists of zero-day and n-day exploits. Google published a six-part report detailing the futuristic hacking operations the company detected in 2020. However, it will target both Android and Windows device owners. The attack carries via two exploit servers, which send different exploit chains […]

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The attackers use a combination of Chrome, Windows, and Android vulnerabilities. It consists of zero-day and n-day exploits. Google published a six-part report detailing the futuristic hacking operations the company detected in 2020.

However, it will target both Android and Windows device owners. The attack carries via two exploit servers, which send different exploit chains through the watering hole attack.

Google Disclose Project Zero For Windows & Android hacking operation.

Recently, Project Zero launched and its initiative aimed at researching the latest ways to detect 0-day exploits in the wild. Through a partnership with the Google Threat Analysis Group, one of the first outcomes of this initiative will be discovering a water hole attack in Q1 2020 carried out by a very sophisticated actor.

Google said it found two exploit servers that provided different exploitation chains through the watering hole attack. One server targets Windows users, the other targets Android. As per the android app development agency, both Windows and Android servers use the Chrome exploit. Exploits for Chrome and Windows include 0-day. For Android, the exploit chain uses the publicly known n-day exploit.

What’s The Latest News Included?

Google has released a six-part report, providing details on the complex hacking operation it discovered in 2020. The hacking process targeted all Android and Windows devices. According to Google, it launched the attack via two exploit servers. Each server sends a different exploit chain through the watering hole attack. However, this is done by gathering information about the targeted groups regarding what websites they frequently install malware on these sites to infect the group’s systems. One server targets Windows users, while the other targets Android users. As per the efficient app development company, both of them exploited a vulnerability to get early access to the victim’s device. 

The attackers use OS-level exploits to gain more control over the victim’s device once they have successfully created an initial entry point in the victim’s browser. The exploitation chain includes zero-day and n-day vulnerabilities. This server contains four render bugs in Google Chrome, two sandbox bypass exploits that abuse zero-day flaws in Windows OS, and a privilege escalation kit consisting of n-day exploits for older versions of the Android OS. This article continues to discuss findings shared by Google surrounding Futuristic Windows & Android hacking operations.

Overall, Google Says the Exploits Server Consists of:

  • Four render bugs in Google Chrome, one of which is still 0 days at the time of its discovery.
  • Two sandbox escape exploits that abuse three 0-day vulnerabilities in Windows OS.
  • And a privilege escalation kit consisting of publicly known n-day exploits for older Android OS versions.

The Four Day zeros, all of which were patched by Spring 2020, are as follows:

  • CVE-2020-6418 – Chrome Vulnerability in TurboFan (Repaired February 2020)
  • CVE-2020-0938 – Font Vulnerability in Windows (Repaired April 2020)
  • CVE-2020-1020 – Font Vulnerability in Windows (Repaired April 2020)
  • CVE-2020-1027 – Windows CSRSS Vulnerability (Repaired April 2020)

Source: https://googleprojectzero.blogspot.com/2021/01/introducing-in-wild-series.html

Google says that while they found no evidence of an Android zero-day exploit being hosted on the exploit’s server. However, its security researchers believe that the threat actor likely also had access to Android zero-days but most likely didn’t host it. On the server when researchers found it.

Summary 

Above here, we have discussed Google’s latest update on Project Zero. However, finally, Google reveals futuristic Windows and Android hacking operations. Read the complete article to understand every aspect in depth. At Zazz, we provide you all the required technical or non-technical, latest, and updated information at your fingertips.

Moreover, we are well-known mobile application developers in USA and offer app development services worldwide. Thus, if you think we missed something or want to know more about app development, contact us immediately. Our developers will assist you with the best of their knowledge. 

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Rumors of 2021: Adobe Ends Support for Flash, iPad Pro & Apple Car https://www.zazz.io/blog/rumors-of-2021-adobe-ends-support-for-flash-ipad-pro-apple-car/ https://www.zazz.io/blog/rumors-of-2021-adobe-ends-support-for-flash-ipad-pro-apple-car/#respond Thu, 07 Jan 2021 08:59:36 +0000 https://www.zazz.io/blog/?p=3173 As time changes, the technology we rely on keeps changing. The best example of this is removing one of the most well-known web technologies, Adobe Flash, which has reached the end of its path. A reliable Apple analyst cast doubt on the iPad Pro in the butt of Q1, Apple Car in 2021, and the […]

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As time changes, the technology we rely on keeps changing. The best example of this is removing one of the most well-known web technologies, Adobe Flash, which has reached the end of its path.

A reliable Apple analyst cast doubt on the iPad Pro in the butt of Q1, Apple Car in 2021, and the end of Adobe Flash. Read the full article to understand this topic in depth.

The Adobe Flash – End of An Era

When Adobe Flash introduces, it took the world by storm. It became a colossal hit shortly after its debut, and at one point in time. However, according to a leading mobile app agency, it is used by three million developers to build interactive and animated Web content. Together with web developers, application developers also use this technology to enable rich content.

However, this is all changing as the world moves from desktops and laptops to mobile devices. Adobe tries to keep up with it, but Flash doesn’t work very well on mobile devices. And around that time, better technologies like HTML5 were announced. Over the years, open standards such as HTML5,  WebAssembly, and WebGL have continued to evolve and serve as viable alternatives to Flash content.

Also, major browser vendors are integrating this open standard into their browsers. And they discontinued most of the other plugins such as Flash Player, Adobe said at the end of life note for Flash Player.

The Latest Leak of iPad Pro Just Revealed Magic Keyboard Upgrade

A new report states that the entry-level iPad 9 generation will adopt a similar iPad Air 3. There are also reportedly no design changes for the iPad Pro. Last year, Apple introduced the new fourth-generation iPad Air, which features a design similar to the iPad Pro. However, it states that the entry-level iPad introduced in 2021 will feature a similar format to the third-generation iPad Air, which trains in 2019.

As for the iPad Pro refresh we expect this year, Macotakara says the physical design will remain the same, but it could significantly improve the A-series processors’ performance. As per the iPhone app development company, the report does not mention the reported iPad Pro switch to mini LED display technology. A recently published design patent reveals that Apple may introduce the 2nd Generation Magic Keyboard for the iPad Pro 2021. It aims to enhance the excellent iPad Pro-Magic Keyboard.

If Apple tries to patent a new Magic Keyboard, there’s reason to think it will include new features. There may be a material change towards something that is less fingerprint-appealing or feels more luxurious. Additionally, the Magic Keyboard costs up to $ 329.

Apple Car Rumors

The Apple Car project has changed leadership so many times, and hundreds of employees lay off during the development period. But now, under the supervision of John Giannandrea, Apple’s AI and head of machine learning, it’s taking the reins.

Last week, we learned more details about Apple’s growing plans to enter the driverless electric car industry as early as 2025. Recently, however, a reliable Apple analyst, Ming-Chi Kuo, has been dubious about the schedule.

This week, Kuo wrote In an investor note that the Apple Car could launch between 2025. And if development starts this year and goes according to plan. But with that being said, by Apple’s standards, the fast-moving change in the electric car industry and driverless cars, Kuo said he wouldn’t be surprised if the Apple Car didn’t arrive until 2028 or later.

Final Words

We at Zazz explain that after January 12, 2021, it will block Flash content from running on plugins. And as it turns out, Steve Jobs states that HTML5 would replace Flash. The once touted desktop and mobile versions of the platform are now gone in an instant. 

We are a well-known mobile app development agency in the USA. We provide innovative and excellent IT services around the world. If you find and need assistance, contact us. Our dedicated team of experts will assist you with their best knowledge.

Some of The Valuable User’s Comments!

  • The lesson Apple continues to teach you, and others continue to ignore, is that to make meaningful change, you must be courageous and unrepentant in forcing the changes you want to see. What will happen next, I wonder.
  • If only the website stopped using it. I stopped using Flash a while ago, but I have searched and visited various websites that accept Flash, so I ended up leaving.

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Innovative December Holiday Gifting Ideas For Tech Geeks https://www.zazz.io/blog/innovative-december-holiday-gifting-ideas-for-tech-geeks/ https://www.zazz.io/blog/innovative-december-holiday-gifting-ideas-for-tech-geeks/#respond Wed, 23 Dec 2020 10:23:59 +0000 https://www.zazz.io/blog/?p=3069 Christmas, celebrated on December 25 by most Christians, symbolizes the birth of Jesus of Nazareth. Americans have established their own Christmas rituals and ceremonies, as have many of the world’s citizens, and these have evolved dramatically over time. A magnificent parade is held in New York City on Thanksgiving Day with the smiling portrayal of […]

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Christmas, celebrated on December 25 by most Christians, symbolizes the birth of Jesus of Nazareth. Americans have established their own Christmas rituals and ceremonies, as have many of the world’s citizens, and these have evolved dramatically over time.

A magnificent parade is held in New York City on Thanksgiving Day with the smiling portrayal of Santa Claus participating in it. It means the beginning of the season for Christmas shopping.

Major December Holidays into Considerations:

Hanukkah: December 24 – January 01

A Jewish holiday, also known as the Festival of Lights, is Hanukkah, or Chanukah. It is an eight-day festival commemorating the rededication and cleansing of the temple after the triumph of the Jews over the Greek Syrians in 165 BC.

The temple is said to have had a single jar of oil that was meant to last one day but was unexpectedly able to burn straight for eight days. People light up menorahs (candelabrum) on each night of the festival in remembrance of this gathering. Many people rejoice, enjoying dinner, singing and exchanging gifts with relatives. The celebration of Hanukkah begins on December 24 this year.

Christmas: December 25

A traditional Christian festival that commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ is Christmas. It is generally celebrated on December 25, but many chose to start celebrating the day before on Christmas Eve. Some communities, adopting the Orthodox Christian calendar, observe Christmas on January 7.

In several different ways, Christmas is celebrated, which also involves setting up lights, stockings and different decorations. The Christmas tree, adorned with bright lights and ornaments, is a regular feature. Some individuals attend a Christmas church service, while others look forward to exchanging Santa’s gifts and unwrapping presents.

Kwanzaa: December 26 – January 1

The week for celebrations of African-American culture and heritage is Kwanzaa. From December 26 to January 1, this religious holiday occurs every year and is celebrated by millions of individuals in the United States and across the world.

Kwanzaa originated in Swahili from the term “first,” which takes inspiration from the beginning of the harvest season in Africa when the first crops are collected. It’s a time that for centuries has been celebrated across the continent. In honour of their ancestors and their dreams for the future, families assemble throughout the week to offer presents, share feasts and light candles.

Contemporary observations:

Christmas has grown into a “season” of its own, with Christmas shopping vital to individual retailers. The day after Thanksgiving (the fourth Thursday in November) is now known as “Black Friday.” It drives individual firms into profitability, or “in the black,” an important shopping day, which may account for a large annual income proportion.

Best Ideas To Gift Your Tech Geeks This Holiday Season:

Some of the latest wireless devices and cool smart home devices, including a portable Bluetooth speaker, are included in this list of gifts for techies. And while your techie friends already know about almost every product out there, we believe that even they may be shocked by a few of the products on this list.

Nest Thermostat 2020:

The Nest Thermostat 2020 is less costly and is easier to use than previous versions. It uses a conventional scheduling system where users must be informed while at home, on holiday, etc. To be operated via Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa, the Nest Thermostat 2020 does have a built-in voice assistant.

Ultimate Ears Boom3 Bluetooth Speaker:

Another fantastic gift your techie friend would enjoy is the Ultimate Ears BOOM 3 Bluetooth Speaker. This speaker helps a person bring their music anywhere, including underwater, thanks to its waterproof nature. In every direction, it also has 360-degree sound for advanced audio and rich bass.

Sandisk Extreme Pro Fast SSD:

One of our most substantial technical gifts is the SanDisk Extreme Pro Quick SSD. It has in-house NVMe technology from SanDisk, which improves file transfer speeds of up to 1,050 MB/s. This allows users to edit directly from the drive, save time, and improve productivity. This SSD is small and compact, easy to take anywhere, and its Ip55 rating means it’s relatively robust.

Elgato Ring Light Illuminating Lamp:

Photography is made brighter by the Elgato Ring Light Illuminating Lamp. For perfectly lit pictures, this circular light provides just the right amount of light. Just 17 inches in diameter, the Elgato Ring light also brightens faces for batter radiance and colour. The software that’s linked is iOS and Android compatible.

Native Union Drop Xl Double Wireless Charger:

The Double Wireless Charger Native Union Drop XL will allow your loved one to keep all devices charged. That’s because there are two wireless spots and one USB-A port for simultaneous charging in this gadget.

Instax SQUARE SQ1 Instant Camera:

Another great thing on this list of best tech presents in 2020 is the Instax SQUARE SQ1 Instant Camera. Much like a Polaroid, in 90 seconds, this camera delivers images. It also enables automated exposure, in any lighting situation, to create high-quality shots.

Comcast Xfinity Xfi Pod Wi-fi Extender:

The Comcast Xfinity xFi Pod Wi-Fi Extender lets the home network remove dead zones and lags. Using tri-band Wi-Fi radio, it provides speeds greater than 500Mbps. All your buddy has to do is mount this extender to cover the full house with the internet at the farthest point of the range of her home.

In The End:

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Facebook Attacks Apple: Tug Of War Between Two Giants https://www.zazz.io/blog/facebook-attacks-apple-privacy-policy/ https://www.zazz.io/blog/facebook-attacks-apple-privacy-policy/#respond Mon, 21 Dec 2020 11:23:00 +0000 https://www.zazz.io/blog/?p=3057 In a series of full-page newspaper ads, Fb Inc lashed out at Apple Inc, alleging that the upcoming cell device application modifications of the iPhone maker’s round information collection and focused promotion are unsafe for smaller companies. The ads, which appeared Wednesday in the New York Examples, Wall Road Journal, and Washington Put up, carried […]

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In a series of full-page newspaper ads, Fb Inc lashed out at Apple Inc, alleging that the upcoming cell device application modifications of the iPhone maker’s round information collection and focused promotion are unsafe for smaller companies.

The ads, which appeared Wednesday in the New York Examples, Wall Road Journal, and Washington Put up, carried the headline “We stand as much as Apple stands in every single place for small businesses.” They are highly focused on potential improvements to the working framework of Apple’s iOS 14 that may hinder the ability of companies such as Fb to collect and promote customer data.

Tim Cook Tweet

Real Deal:

Facebook concerned about Apple‘s new policy on iOS privacy labels and its effect on the targeted advertising market, which forms the social media giant’s key source of revenue. 

To this impact, it has taken full-page newspaper advertising in the US to condemn Apple’s move to “limit businesses” in its ability to attract consumers efficiently. While arguing that Facebook stands up for small businesses, it has often used a pitch for some of its electronic ads. Influential papers such as The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal, among others, ran through the full-page advertising.

Although stopping targeted advertising would also affect big companies. Facebook said that the change would be genuinely problematic for small businesses.

Apple substantiated the criticism and bold statements from Facebook and claimed that the update would not stop users from being monitored if they want to do so. The only thing changing is that before Apple would allow them to track and control their online activity, users would have to grant permission to Facebook or other apps expressly.

While Facebook proclaimed that it stood up for small businesses, Cupertino mentioned in its reply that it stood up for its users, which it said was a trivial issue. The iPhone manufacturer noted that when their data collected and exchanged with other applications and websites, users must be aware of it, and the option should stay in their hands.

Some Previous Backlash:

As seen by many mobile app development & other organizations, Facebook is repeatedly under Apple’s fire for gathering large quantities of user knowledge. In this respect, Cupertino launched a software update earlier this year, iOS 14, which aims to prevent Facebook from monitoring user movements outside of Facebook-owned applications, i.e., without their permission, Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp. 

However, while Facebook worried about how this will affect its targeted advertising division. The social media giant is still moving against Apple and gathering vast amounts of info. In addition to the details that users provide to Facebook when signing up for their goods, making posts, sharing image locations or metadata, or using in-app cameras, Facebook also gathers data about users’ networks and interactions. It includes the individuals, websites, hashtags, accounts, and groups to which users connect and the people with which users communicate.

From The Apple’s Side:

Apple’s ‘App Tracking Transparency’ functionality in iOS 14 is at the core of the matter, which prevents companies such as Facebook from acquiring targeting data. It would require them to report it and request permission for clients to opt-in.

Apple said the organization is “standing up” for and for iOS app development  companies who use its devices.

The Facebook ad continues to say, “Without personalized ads, Facebook data is showing that the average of small business advertisers stands to see a reduction of over 60% in their sales for each & every dollar they spend.” Framing Apple’s privacy policy as harmful to the interests of small businesses.

Tim Cook’s Tweet: 

In November, Apple fought back, alleging Facebook of exhibiting a “disregard for user privacy.” The company defended its ad tracking improvements, referring to recent remarks by two of its top managers.

Apple recently said the move made its head of privacy, Jane Horvath, “because we share your concerns about users tracking without their consent and the bundling and reselling of information by advertising networks and data brokers.”

Concluding Note:

The offer has become straightforward: either you pay to have a service free with your data or pay extra for the same. Although it blatantly accuses Facebook, Apple is doing precisely because Apple is against the free internet. It offers users an option: whether or not you want a free service monitored online. Perhaps this Facebook and Apple war will be a guiding light for Web 3.0.

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Our team of committed individuals motivated by one constant pursuit-to create new ideas and achieve unprecedented outcomes. Let’s discuss as our strength lies in the broad suite of services we provide our customers with.

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Google Decides To Shutdown Android Things, An OS That Never Took Off https://www.zazz.io/blog/google-decides-to-shutdown-android-things/ https://www.zazz.io/blog/google-decides-to-shutdown-android-things/#respond Fri, 18 Dec 2020 12:03:46 +0000 https://www.zazz.io/blog/?p=3051 Google decides to shut down Android Things, a version of Android designed  OS set for 2022. The OS never really launched, so it’s not a big disadvantage, but it’s another entry in the broad grave of Google’s retirement project. Read the blog to understand this topic in depth. What is Android Things? Android Things is […]

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Google decides to shut down Android Things, a version of Android designed  OS set for 2022. The OS never really launched, so it’s not a big disadvantage, but it’s another entry in the broad grave of Google’s retirement project. Read the blog to understand this topic in depth.

What is Android Things?

Android Things is meant to power all smart devices and IoT gadgets. Announced in 2016, it can run on products such as smart thermostats, connected speakers, routers,  security cameras, and much more. The concept is, with Android Things, it will be simple for companies to begin shipping IoT hardware. It is just because they will use the same Android developer tools they already know.

In short, it’s designed to be a stripped down version of Android, aimed at nearly any type of internet-connected gadget you can imagine. However, the IoT Application Development agency stated, Google announced in 2019, that is, Android Things will exclusively begin to focus on smart speakers and smart screens. That’s much narrower than all IOT ‘Internet of Things’ devices, which Google visualized from the start.

Plus, Google recently started touting Google Assistant over Android Things for smart devices. In January, Google announced Google Assistant Connect, a way to add the Assistant to all kinds of devices, from electronic readers to devices.

What Rumours Said: Google Shutting Down Android Things, its OS Set For 2020

Google launched Android Things in 2016 as a simple OS for use on several smart devices. It never found its way into Google’s hardware products. Also, last year the company announced it was narrowing its focus to displays and smart speakers. Now Android Things OS faces another hurdle on its way out, as non-commercial use begins to discontinue early next year.

From January 5, 2021, the Android Things developer console will no longer accept development of new projects. However, the last of its two developer tools are still in use. Google says that developers with existing projects can continue to use the Android Things Console to create images and deliver OTA updates for a while longer – until January 5, 2022, to be specific.

After that date, the console will close permanently for non-commercial use and all data will be  completely deleted from projects forever. Although Android Things is still being used on smart displays and speakers from third-party manufacturers. This is, therefore, another disappointing development in the life cycle of what was once touted as a robust platform that would allow Internet of Things devices to be created and maintained in large numbers.

What Else Should You Know?

Don’t think of Android Things as Android or Wear OS, which you see running on your phone or watch. Android Things is an OS that runs in the background but is not visible. As per an Android app development company, it allows smart devices to handle their own tasks rather than letting the server do the processing. Being able to perform more complex tasks, it is ideal for complex smart devices such as printers and keys, rather than basic power outlets.

In addition, Android Things devices will be able to integrate with Android and iOS devices through Weave, a communication system launched by Google with Brillo. The protocol will also allow Android Things devices to have access to the Google Assistant.

Final Words

Google released its first SDK preview of Android Things in 2016. Then, in May 2018, Google announced that Android Things was reaching the official release of 1.0. Which means we should be getting closer and closer to the available devices with Android Things installed.

Here, our experts at Zazz reveal every aspect of Google deciding to shut down Android Things, an OS that never takes off. We have a dedicated team of researchers, developers and designers who always put their clients first. If you need help and know more about this, please contact us. We want to connect with you.

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Salesforce Buying Slack: Biggest Acquisition For $27.7 Billion https://www.zazz.io/blog/salesforce-buying-slack-for-27-7-billion/ https://www.zazz.io/blog/salesforce-buying-slack-for-27-7-billion/#respond Thu, 10 Dec 2020 13:06:23 +0000 https://www.zazz.io/blog/?p=3027 By gaining Slack in a $27.7 billion megadeal, Salesforce, the CRM giant that recently reached $20 billion in annual revenue, today revealed that it is delving further into a social enterprise. Last week, reports of a pending deal circulated, causing the stock price of Slack to jump. Marc Benioff, co-founder and CEO of Salesforce did […]

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By gaining Slack in a $27.7 billion megadeal, Salesforce, the CRM giant that recently reached $20 billion in annual revenue, today revealed that it is delving further into a social enterprise. Last week, reports of a pending deal circulated, causing the stock price of Slack to jump.

Marc Benioff, co-founder and CEO of Salesforce did not take sides about his new purchase. Together for the all-digital, work-from-anywhere era, Salesforce and Slack will determine the future of business software and change the way everybody operates.

What is Slack?

The program for workplace collaboration is used mainly by businesses as an alternative to email, although it has also been adopted some non-workplace groups for communication. Users get chat updates immediately on the Slack web page, the desktop app, or their computer instead of a full email inbox. Until you remember to press snooze, there’s no place or time when Slack messages can’t find you.

What makes the app so enticing to businesses are the details. There’s the opportunity to make public or private chat groups for teams and agencies or just directly messaging people. It is designed to operate with other common workplace resources such as Google Docs or Trello, most attractively to Salesforce, making it useful for something other than chat.

 And fun details such as GIFs, animated emoji, and quiz shortcuts, or having the emoticon make it an enticing place to spend their virtual days for employees.

Why Is Slack So Important?

When corporations began moving their white-collar workers in-person to remote, they realized that they needed different interacting methods. Slack was suddenly a primary way for people to collaborate on projects, confer with bosses and co-workers, and even socialize, which was already familiar with both a free and paid alternative. 

When the video-chatting app jumped from simple office uses to a need for families and friends, the phenomenon was not as commonly known as the Zoom boom, but it was also crucial.

The Major Idea:

As per the salesforce app development company, the competitive environment changes through many categories, the Salesforce-Slack deal lands. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, revenue and service have gone virtual and will mostly stay that way. Salesforce’s main CRM competitors have channels for collaboration. Microsoft has Teams and Office 365 integration and a platform game. 

Salesforce is known for a variety of things. Cloud-based applications for handling promotions and distribution are the main products. But it is also known for its vocal chief executive, Marc Benioff; its San Francisco skyline-changing Salesforce tower; and showing up as a rumored bidder in the news for big-name consumer tech companies like LinkedIn and Twitter.

Purchasing Slack offers a tool for Salesforce to battle one of its competitors, Microsoft, since the pandemic has been driving teams heavily. Google has also been promoting its collaboration and video toolset, and as a video-only alternative, Zoom has risen.

Acquisition:

After losing out to Microsoft in 2016, when the two firms were both fighting to purchase the professional networking service LinkedIn, Benioff left no doubt that he found the sale to be a big coup.

In recent years, Salesforce has expanded its success in diversifying into other sectors, primarily through a series of acquisitions that included its previous largest transaction, last year’s purchase of data analytics specialist Tableau Software for $15.7 billion.

Many of the acquisitions were funded with Salesforce’s stock, which is now worth seven times more than it was a decade earlier, to increase the total market cap of the company to $220 billion. Salesforce uses its stock to pay for about half of Slack’s purchase, with the remainder compensated by some cash, with some of the money being lent during a period of exceptionally low-interest rates.

Approval:

Together in the all-digital, work-from-anywhere era, Salesforce and Slack will determine business software’s fate and change the way everybody operates. I am pleased to welcome Slack to Salesforce Ohana once the deal is done.

“Subject to the approval of Slack stockholders, the receipt of required regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions, the transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of Salesforce’s fiscal year 2022,” Salesforce said.

The transaction has already been approved by the Board of Directors of both organizations. Salesforce has entered into a voting arrangement with some Slack common stock owners. As part of the arrangement, each common stock shareholder decided, subject to specific terms and conditions, to vote all of their Slack shares in consideration of the transaction at a scheduled meeting of Slack stockholders to be held in conjunction with the transaction, Salesforce said.

Concluding Note:

Salesforce is no exception to snatching up established brands, but few outside of its business have become known as Slack. The chat business’s brand loyalty may affect how much Salesforce chooses to tweak and how much it leaves alone. Salesforce has also revealed plans to integrate Slack with its new tech, but in the short term, this may entail more improvements for Salesforce users than for Slack users.

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Apple’s M1 Chip Can Run Windows 10 Two Times Faster than On Surface Pro X https://www.zazz.io/blog/apple-m1-chip-can-run-windows-10-two-times-faster/ https://www.zazz.io/blog/apple-m1-chip-can-run-windows-10-two-times-faster/#respond Tue, 08 Dec 2020 13:52:30 +0000 https://www.zazz.io/blog/?p=3022 Ever since Apple released a MacBook with its own ARM-based Apple M1 chip, users have been trying to run Windows on this machine. Now, because Microsoft doesn’t license its operating system to run on devices other than its Surface line and other manufacturers that use ARM-based systems, it’s completely impossible to run Windows using Apple’s […]

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Ever since Apple released a MacBook with its own ARM-based Apple M1 chip, users have been trying to run Windows on this machine. Now, because Microsoft doesn’t license its operating system to run on devices other than its Surface line and other manufacturers that use ARM-based systems, it’s completely impossible to run Windows using Apple’s Bootcamp.

However, many engineers have tried other ways to run Windows on Apple M1 devices, and recently an AWS engineer had success when he managed to run Microsoft OS on M1 powered devices.

Overview of Apple’s M1 Chip Running Windows 10 Faster Than Surface Pro X

Now, it is impossible to run Windows on the M1-based Macbook Air, Macbook Pro, and the latest Mac Mini. As Apple’s SVP points out, it depends on Microsoft to allow their OS to run on the latest Apple computers. Moreover, the USA’s leading app development agency mentioned that the latest Apple M1 device is quite capable of running Microsoft software.

Apple devices running Windows 10 scored a single-core score of 1288 and a multi-core score of 5685. On the other hand, Microsoft’s Surface device running the latest Windows version only scored 800 and 3000 for single-core and multi-core. -core each one.

Hence, this score indicates that the Microsoft operating system runs better on Apple’s new M1 device than its Surface device.

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Windows 10 on Apple M1 Chip vs. Microsoft Corporation Surface Pro X

As one can see below the listed table, states Windows 10 on the Apple M1 device attain for the single-core benchmark is 1,317 and 5,685 for the multi-core. On the other hand, the Surface Pro X only scores for a single core is approx 751 and for multi-core is 2,891.

Benchmarks

 QEMU Virtual MachineMS Corporation Pro X
Single-Core Score1317741
Multi-Core Score56852891
QEMU vs MS Corporation

System Information 

 QEMU Virtual Machine Surface Pro X
Operating SystemMicrosoft Windows 10 Pro-insider preview (64-bit)Microsoft Windows 10 Enterprise (64-bit)
ModelQEMU QEMU Virtual MachineMicrosoft Corporation Surface Pro X
ProcessorVirt-5.2 @1.00 GHz 8 Processors Microsoft SQ1 @ 3.00 GHz 1 Processor, 8 cores
Processor IDARMv8, 64-bit Model 0 Revision 0ARMv8, 64-bit Model 805 Revision D0E
QEMU Virtual Machine vs Surface Pro X

If you have an Apple device with an M1 CPU. Moreover, one can check Windows 10 under QEMU by executing the steps in this video.

Windows 10 under QEMU

Magic of Apple M1 

That’s a little embarrassing for Microsoft. Still, the M1 is the cutting edge piece of silicon, and perhaps more precisely, the results underline this, and just how far Apple has pushed with this chip that powers its new MacBook.

The M1 machines use Rosetta 2 technology to effectively translate applications written for Intel chips to run on new ARM hardware, and it performs very well. In our review of the new M1, we tried old and new apps coded for Intel CPUs, and they worked well when running on the M1 without a noticeable difference in performance levels.

Also Read: Apple M1 vs. Intel i7.

Final Words 

Microsoft has not announced plans to bring an ARM-based version of Windows 10 to Apple’s Mac M1. Also, it works with many other laptop makers and some chip makers like Qualcomm and to optimize Windows 10 on ARM for Surface Pro X. After reading the article, and please share reviews with us by commenting. Thus, you encounter any issue and want to know more, then let’s discuss your issues with your problem fixers. 

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