Salesforce launches Hyperforce EU Operating Zone
Salesforce has introduced the Hyperforce EU Operating Zone, which allows global customers to store and process data in the European Union. The Hyperforce EU Operating Zone, built on Salesforce’s trusted cloud platform, combines Salesforce’s industry-leading products with 24/7 customer and technical support delivered by EU-based personnel. Salesforce’s Hyperforce platform architecture serves as the foundation for […]
Congress introduces bill to ban feds from using facial recognition
A group of lawmakers introduced legislation to prohibit the federal government from using facial recognition and other biometric technologies.
IBM and Nokia collaborate to launch private 5G service
IBM and Nokia announced at Mobile World Congress 2023 that they will collaborate on a “seamless, simplified” private 5G managed service using IBM Cloud Satellite. On what each partner will bring to the table, Nokia will bring expertise in 5G networks and private wireless, while IBM will bring use case-driven cross-industry knowledge and experience in […]
Google warns of fewer promotions in 2023
Google has warned employees that this year will see fewer promotions to higher-level positions than in previous years. Google told staff in an email sent Monday that the changes were being made to match a slowed pace of hiring. The email was sent to announce the start of the company’s first promotion process for 2023, […]
Southwest Airlines partners Amazon’s AWS
Following the now-infamous holiday week incident in which the airline canceled thousands of flights, Southwest Airlines is taking new steps to minimize future technological turbulence by partnering with Amazon. This large-scale modernization with AWS is part of the airline’s long-term strategy to improve the passenger experience, optimize operations, and invest in information technology (IT) infrastructure […]
DuckDuckGo launches new AI, DuckAssist
DuckDuckGo has become the latest search engine to enter the AI race, with the launch of DuckAssist, a new AI-assisted feature that generates natural language answers using Wikipedia. DuckAssist is currently available in English on DuckDuckGo’s browsing apps and browser extensions, and it uses generative AI technology to provide more direct answers than traditional search […]
ProxyRack unveils most secure countries for remote workers
ProxyRack has compiled a list of the world’s most secure countries for remote workers. It ranks Switzerland and the Netherlands as the two most secure countries for remote workers, with the United Kingdom ranking third. Singapore, Luxembourg, Denmark, the United States, Germany, Finland, Canada, Sweden, and Australia are among the other countries listed in chronological […]
Fortinet highlights risks associated with remote working in new research
Fortinet, a provider of cybersecurity solutions, conducted a study titled Work-from-Anywhere. A global study highlighting the trend of people working from anywhere found that two-thirds of organizations had breaches caused by remote working. The study surveyed 570 businesses and discovered that 60% still allow employees to work from home, while 55% are embracing a hybrid […]
Investors believes TikTok ban could benefit Meta, Google, and Snapchat
According to CFRA, investors believe that the proposal to ban TikTok in America will benefit rivals such as Snapchat, Google, and Meta, with billions of dollars in TikTok ad revenue up for grabs. Angelo Zino, senior equity analyst CFRA Research, says that the “biggest beneficiaries of a TikTok ban” would be Snapchat, Facebook-parent Meta, and […]
FBI Director warns TikTok is a threat to U.S. national security
TikTok is under scrutiny once more, this time from FBI Director Christopher Wray, who warned Congress on Tuesday that the app poses a risk to U.S. national security. Wray testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee that China could use TikTok to control users’ devices, while also claiming that TikTok has the power to ‘drive narratives,’ […]
