Sangu Delle: In praise of macro -- yes, macro -- finance in Africa

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on March 9, 2015, 7:23 pm EDT

In this short, provocative talk, financier Sangu Delle questions whether microfinance — small loans to small entrepreneurs -- is the best way to drive growth in developing countries. "We seem to be fixated on this romanticized idea that every poor person in Africa is an entrepreneur,” he says. "Yet, my work has taught me that most people want jobs.” Delle, a TED Fellow, makes the case for supporting large companies and factories — and clearing away the obstacles to pan-African trade.

What you missed in Cloud: Where openness meets security

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on March 9, 2015, 10:48 am EDT

Last week saw cloud computing continue its breakneck evolution as a number of key players stepped up to move the dial on some of the biggest challenges still standing in the way of adoption. Docker Inc. provided the initial push … Continue reading →

Is Windows Server 2003 destined to be the next Windows XP?

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on March 9, 2015, 10:08 am EDT

We aren't too far removed from the death of Windows XP -- sure you can still use it, but you do so at your own peril as the operating system is no longer supported by Microsoft (businesses can pay for extended support -- protection money, if you will). That hasn't stopped many individuals, and indeed even businesses, from continuing to run the OS despite potential for disaster. Granted, that may not be huge, but it is still a very real concern. Now Windows Server 2003 faces a similar fate, with an impending date of July 14th, 2015 slated to bring an… [Continue Reading]

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