Tech News: IT Insights in August

What has been going on in the IT world in August? We compiled the latest vendor news and trending topics of the past month. It just takes you a few minutes to stay up-to-date.

Microsoft and Amazon release preview of Cortana and Alexa integration

How to go beyond passwords in Windows 10

Windows 10: OneDrive can now automatically backup your PC’s docs, pictures and desktop folders

Preparing Windows for new form factors and devices? Microsoft reveals more details of Windows Core OS

Acronis announces partnership with Microsoft, expands service provider opportunities with Azure

Windows 10 to get new 'InPrivate Desktop' security feature

Adobe fixes critical code execution flaws in latest patch update

Adobe VR software adds dimensions to images

Amazon rolls out Alexa development kit for cars

New capabilities: Citrix brings unified workspace app to Samsung DeX-enabled devices

IBM and Maersk launch TradeLens blockchain shipping platform

Oracle launches Transportation and Trade Management Cloud for enterprise customers

VMware acquires Dell EMC’s Service Assurance Suite Platform

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.6 beta is out now

Windows 10 alert: All versions get new Intel patches for Spectre, Foreshadow bugs

VMware lowers entry price for VMware Cloud on AWS

Microsoft adds support for Google Gmail IDs to Azure Active Directory

How IoT is reinventing IT architecture

Commonwealth Bank to deliver world’s first blockchain bond

Researchers develop smart skin to give robots sense of touch

52% of business have weak cybersecurity vulnerability assessment strategies

How AI, IoT, and big data will shape the future of cybersecurity

Gartner Identifies Five Emerging Technology Trends That Will Blur the Lines Between Human and Machine

How to kick-start digital transformation in your enterprise: 6 tips