Cloud security provider Wiz opens Montreal data centre
Having a Canadian data centre means companies here won’t have their metadata stored outside t
AST SpaceMobile establishes first-ever cellular network in space
AST SpaceMobile has made significant progress in establishing the first-ever cellular network in space by establishing a two-way connection via satellite link between Midland, Texas and Rakuten, Japan, using a Samsung Galaxy S22 handset and AT&T radio spectrum. To do this, AST SpaceMobile used a low-orbit communication satellite known as the BlueWalker 3 (BW3) satellite, […]
Autodesk introduces hybrid work revolution tagged “flex forward”
Autodesk has declared that it would not impose a return-to-work policy, instead introducing a “flex forward” initiative that will allow workers to work from home or the office. Autodesk’s flex ahead program offers workers monthly incentives such as reimbursement for work-related costs, the option to work from any place globally for a maximum of 30 […]
AI chatbots improve worker productivity by 14%, says Stanford and MIT research
A new study by Stanford and MIT has revealed that the use of generative AI tools in the workplace can increase worker productivity by 14%. The study is the first major real-world application of AI in the workplace and measured the productivity of over 5,000 customer support agents in a Fortune 500 enterprise software firm […]
Ontario Police advise Android users to turn off emergency SOS
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has observed a significant increase in 911 hang-up calls, possibly due to Android’s Emergency SOS feature. The Emergency SOS feature on Android allows users to contact emergency services by pressing the power button five times. The OPP is urging Android users to turn off the feature as people could mistakenly […]
Cyber Security Today, April 26, 2023 – New reports on ransomware and cyber attacks
This episode reports on common factors in ransomware attack
Twitter removes Over 6.5 million pieces of content in first half of 2022
According to reports, Twitter has disclosed that it removed over 6.5 million pieces of content in the first half of 2022, a 29% increase from the second half of 2021, before Elon Musk took over the social media platform. This disclosure was made via a blog post where the company stated that it would provide […]
Microsoft offers to unbundle Teams from Office
According to individuals familiar with the subject, Microsoft has taken an early step toward averting a full investigation into suspected antitrust infractions by European Union (EU) officials. According to these sources, Microsoft has recommended discontinuing the practice of embedding Teams, its messaging and web conferencing program, in its Office suite. The source goes on to […]
U.K. to impose heavy fines on Big Tech companies for anti-competitive behavior
The U.K.’s Digital Markets Unit (DMU) will be given more authority under proposed legislation that could fine Big Tech companies up to 10% of their revenue for anti-competitive behavior under the Digital Markets, Competition, and Consumers (DMCC) bill. The measure would authorize the DMU, which is part of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), to […]
IBM-owned Red Hat to lay off staff
Red Hat, a firm that offers the Linux distribution and is presently owned by IBM, has revealed plans to reduce its employment by less than 4%, resulting in less than 800 job cuts.
