InfoWorld Daily: Afternoon Edition | | NodeOS lowers the bar for developers using a base foundation of JavaScript, Node.js, and Npm. READ MORE | | Issue highlights 1. IBM offers to take on authentication for developers 2. No, containers are not the future of the cloud 3. INSIDER Rip and replace: When it pays to make a total systems change | White Paper: IBM Corporation Building applications for handling big data requires laser-like focus on solutions that allow you to deliver scalable, reliable and flexible infrastructure for fast-growing analytics environments. This paper provides 6 best practices for selecting the "right" infrastructure - one that is optimized for performance, flexibility and long-term value. Learn More | IBM incorporated Identity Mixer, a cryptographic tool designed to handle authentication for third party applications, into Bluemix. READ MORE | Containers are a great path to better applications, both in the cloud and on-premises, but they are not the cloud itself. READ MORE | A full system replacement can be costly and difficult. But for one Vermont insurance company, ditching stodgy technology opened new business opportunities. READ MORE | White Paper: IBM The three year TCO (IT Costs + Business Costs) analysis presented in this paper compares IBM PureData for Analytics and a Hadoop Cluster (Cloudera) for four configurations - small, medium, large and enterprise. Learn More | GET THE DEEP TECHNOLOGY INSIGHTS YOU NEED Get ongoing access to our exclusive Insider content Deep Dive PDFs and in-depth articles available to Insider members. You get access not only to InfoWorld's Insider content but to selected Insider content from Computerworld, CIO, Network World, CSO, ITworld, and other IDG Enterprise publications. Sign up at no cost today! | | | | | |