ServiceNow adds integration with BlackBerry UEM
ServiceNow has added integration with BlackBerry’s UEM endpoint management suite to its digital workflow solution. The free solution, which integrates into ServiceNow’s Flow Designer, will help reduce administrative burdens on IT teams across the most frequently leveraged device management tasks while maintaining the highest levels of security, the companies said today. Available now in the ServiceNow
CEO tags 3D-printed homes as future of housing
Jason Ballard, the CEO of 3D-printing company Icon, has a bold vision for the future of housing. He believes that 3D-printed homes can solve the global housing crisis, build sustainable infrastructure on the moon, and even help us colonize Mars. Ballard’s company is already working on a number of projects to make this vision a […]
Legal experts weigh in on FCC’s net neutrality battle
As the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) gears up to reinstate net neutrality rules and reclassify broadband as a telecommunications service under Title II of the Communications Act, legal experts are divided on the outcome of this regulatory battle. The Democratic-led FCC intends to subject internet service providers (ISPs) to common-carrier regulations by defining broadband as […]
Ransomware gang threatens to release stolen CDW Corp. data
The LockBit ransomware gang is threatening to release data on Wedneday stolen from CDW Corp., a major IT reseller and services provider in the U.S., Canada and the U.K.. The Register says it was told by a gang member that Lockbit made the decision because negotiations over the ransom fee broke down. “As soon as
Elon Musk defies SEC subpoena, faces court
In the latest twist in the feud between Elon Musk and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the agency has taken Musk to court to force him to testify in its investigation into his $44 billion takeover of Twitter. The SEC alleges that Musk broke securities laws in 2022 when he bought stock in Twitter […]
Researchers warns that Android streaming boxes are pre-installed with malware
Researchers have discovered a number of Android streaming boxes, including the popular T95 that are being shipped with pre-installed malware. The malware, dubbed Badbox, is a complex and sophisticated piece of code that can be used to commit a variety of fraudulent activities, including ad fraud, residential proxy services, fake email and messaging accounts, and […]
Ten key cloud industry trends in 2023
The cloud computing industry is on the cusp of a major transformation, driven by artificial intelligence (AI), multicloud adoption, and industry-specific cloud solutions. These trends are shaping a more complex cloud landscape, but they also offer new opportunities for businesses to innovate and grow. According to a report by Forrester Research, the AI boom is […]
Tech hiring cools in September despite strong job market
The tech sector cooled in September, shedding more than 2,600 jobs, according to a CompTIA review of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data published Friday. This slowdown comes in contrast to the strong national job market, which added more than 336,000 jobs last month. IT unemployment ticked up to 2.2% in September, up from 2.1% […]
LockBit threatens to leak CDW data after failed negotiations
CDW, a $20 billion IT reseller, has refused to pay LockBit’s ransom demands, prompting the cybercrime gang to threaten to leak the company’s stolen data. LockBit spokesperson LockBitSupp told The Register that the company offered a “ridiculous” amount of money, which “insulted the crooks.” “As soon as the timer runs out you will be able […]
Hybrid approach dominates IT decision-makers’ adoption of generative AI
A study by Morning Consult on behalf of Dell Technologies found that generative AI adoption is accelerating, with most IT decision-makers (38%) choosing a hybrid approach that mixes public and private models. This hybrid approach is appealing because it matches companies’ needs to protect data, maintain control over AI models and results, and manage costs. […]