MapleSEC: How to stop CSOs from saying, ‘Goodbye’
CSOs need to find ways of not shouldering the entire burden of cybersecurity in their organizations, say experts — and senior leadership has a role i
Chen mum on his future with BlackBerry
John Chen isn’t saying if he will stay with BlackBerry now that the board has decided to split the Waterloo, Ont. company into two parts next year. Asked Tuesday at a briefing for investors and financial analysts on his future, the company’s executive chair and CEO replied, “The true answer is, I don’t know. “And
VMware partners concerned about Broadcom acquisition
Broadcom is expected to acquire VMware by October 30, 2023, in a $61 billion deal. The deal has been approved by regulators around the world, althougVMware partners remain concerned about pricing, products, and channel strategy. Broadcom CEO Hock Tan has said he plans to “embrace the channel,” but partners say they have seen little evidence […]
Russia intensifies efforts to control internet
In the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the Kremlin has been intensifying its efforts to assert control over the internet within its borders. Developments such as the detainment of Russian human rights activist Alexey Sokolov for displaying Facebook symbols, exemplify Russia’s approach. The Russian government has also acquired technology to block websites and apps […]
Gartner tips CIOs to guide organizations through AI usage
In an exclusive presentation at Gartner’s 2023 Peer Forum event, three Gartner analysts, Erick Brethenoux, Mary Mesaglio, and Don Scheibenreif underscored the transformative influence of Generative AI on the evolving landscape of human-machine interactions. According to them, Generative AI is rewriting the rules, and CIOs are positioned uniquely to guide organizations in harnessing its potential […]
Nvidia gives workers flexible work policy
Nvidia is giving its employees a flexible work policy that them to choose whether to work remotely, in an office, or in a hybrid setting. The company’s CEO, Jensen Huang, has said that he has “no trouble” with employees working remotely indefinitely. He believes that the arrangement is a way for employees to balance their […]
Gig work not enough for young adults, BofA finds
Young adults are increasingly turning to gig work to make ends meet, but it’s not enough to keep up with the rising cost of living, according to a new analysis from Bank of America. The analysis found that millennials and Gen Zers are side hustling at a higher rate than ever before, with 4.3% of […]
Lenovo to offer enterprise Android devices
Lenovo is set to launch a portfolio of enterprise-focused devices powered by Esper Foundation, a custom Android operating system. The first device, the Lenovo ThinkCentre M70a all-in-one desktop PC, is expected to be released by the end of 2023. Esper Foundation is based on Android 11 and offers a number of features that make it […]
Stack Overflow lays off 28% of workforce
Stack Overflow has announced that it is laying off 28% of its workforce. In a statement by the company’s CEO, Prashanth Chandrasekar, the layoffs come from a need to “cut costs” and maintain a “path to profitability.” The layoffs come at a time when Stack Overflow is facing increasing competition from generative AI chatbots like […]
Citigroup invests $3 billion in tech modernization
Citigroup, through its CEO Jane Fraser, has announced plans to invest $3 billion in tech modernization in the third quarter of 2023. This investment represents an 8% increase, with primary areas of focus being extensive product development, platform enhancements, and a commitment to enhancing the overall client experience. Also, Citi is spending $3 billion on […]
