Data centers are going up fast, and this week’s news is about permits, land, power and materials. On site, the schedule often hinges on something quieter: proving what was built before the raised floor and the ceiling close.
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Symmatrics Appoints Andrew Hallman To Strategic Advisory Board
Symmatrics appointed former CIA and ODNI senior official Andrew Hallman to its Strategic Advisory Board as it develops OTPSK-based cybersecurity products.
The Pulse: Time To Rethink Software Security Because Of AI?
The Pragmatic Engineer’s Pulse reports a cluster of security incidents and vulnerabilities, some involving AI, and asks how defenders should respond.
There Isn’t An Easy Exploit For This PHP Vulnerability
Security writer Elias Taylor says widely shared proofs of concept for a PHP vulnerability fail on vanilla PHP. The flaw still needs patching.
11 Best Cloud Load Balancing Services and Learning Resources for 2027
Compare cloud load balancing options and practical learning resources, from AWS and Azure to Kubernetes, BGP, and system design.
The Revised Rules Of Engineering Management With Will Larson
In a new Pragmatic Engineer interview, Will Larson discusses changing management expectations, AI, middle-management roles and the path to CTO.
How To Respond To PHP2Shell And A Node.js Security Release On The Same Day
PHP and Node.js shipped security fixes on Oct. 21. Here is what operators should verify, what the releases cover and what remains unknown.
Feds Suspect Ransom Negotiator Ran ShinyHunters Extortion Site
KrebsOnSecurity reports FBI investigators suspect an unnamed U.S. consulting executive helped operate ShinyWire. No charge against that executive is reported.
What’s The ROI Of Software Engineers’ Spending On AI?
A survey of 27 companies and platform data show higher pull request output and sharply varied AI costs, but few firms can quantify returns.
15 Best Halloween Picks for 2027
Compare Halloween movies, candy, decorations, and accessories to find the right pick for a spooky movie night, trick-or-treating, or party.
