Slashdot is a prominent online technology news and discussion platform founded in 1997 by Rob Malda and Jeff Bates. Originally starting as a personal site called "Chips & Dips," it quickly transformed into a hub for technology enthusiasts, particularly those interested in Linux and open-source software. The site is known for its user-generated content, expert dialogue, and a strong community of IT professionals and tech enthusiasts. The core service of Slashdot includes technology news aggregation, user-submitted stories, and moderated discussions. It fosters a vibrant online community where users can engage in meaningful conversations about industry trends. Slashdot is part of Slashdot Media, which also encompasses SourceForge, an open-source software repository. Headquartered in San Diego, California, Slashdot employs around 86 people and generates approximately $6 million in revenue. It continues to be a significant source of technology news and community engagement.
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New York has implemented a one-year moratorium on new large data center construction due to concerns over utility bills and resource strain, which could impact cloud infrastructure availability and pricing for MSPs serving clients in the region.
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1997
Employees
9
Industry
information technology & services
Headquarters
San Diego, California, United States
CISA and allied governments issued an advisory warning about Russian state-backed hackers exploiting vulnerable routers, urging users to secure devices with strong passwords, updated firmware, and disabled SNMP to protect critical infrastructure, a key security concern for MSPs.
Read moreApple has significantly increased prices across its hardware lineups, including Macs and iPads, due to global memory and storage shortages driven by AI demand. This directly impacts MSPs' hardware procurement costs, client budgeting, and the pricing of their device management services for Apple ecosystems.
Read moreA new Linux Foundation working group aims to address the sustainability gap in open-source registries, which are facing increasing demands from automated systems and bot traffic. This initiative is relevant to MSPs as it highlights the challenges in maintaining critical infrastructure and the need for sustainable funding models to ensure reliable access to open-source components used in MSP service delivery.
Read moreMongoDB Atlas offers a multi-cloud database solution that MSPs can leverage to provide database services on AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, offering faster scaling at lower costs.
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