Security

Top tech news stories today: October 1, 2024

PlayStation Network down: PS5, PS4 outage ongoing PlayStation Network users worldwide are facing connectivity issues, affecting both PS5 and PS4 consoles. Th…

Institutional

What are configuration management tools?

Configuration management tools are essential to modern IT operations, automating the deployment and maintenance of software and hardware across networks. The…

Understanding penetration testing: A vital measure for cybersecurity

What is penetration testing? Penetration testing, often abbreviated as pen testing, is a simulated cyberattack performed on a computer system, network, or we…

Cloud Service

Google Cloud files EU complaint against Microsoft

OUR TAKEGoogle Cloud’s complaint against Microsoft to the European Commission highlights concerns over anti-competitive practices in the cloud industry. Goog…

National Telecom

Understanding near field communication

NFC is transforming the way we interact with technology by enabling seamless communication between devices over short distances.

The critical role of penetration testers in cybersecurity

Penetration testers simulate cyber attacks to identify weaknesses in an organization’s systems, applications, and networks.

US sanctions Russian cryptocurrency exchanges for money laundering

The US imposed sanctions on Russian money laundering operations linked to cybercriminals and cryptocurrency exchanges.

Visa acquires AI firm Featurespace to combat financial fraud

Visa has agreed to acquire AI-driven payments protection firm Featurespace to enhance its fraud detection capabilities.

Dell partners with Nvidia to launch AI for telecom programme

Dell launched “Dell AI for Telecom” at their 2024 forum in Kuala Lumpur, simplifying AI deployment for CSPs using Nvidia-powered servers.

Leaders

BlackBerry exceeds expectations in Q2 fiscal 2024 results

BlackBerry exceeded expectations in Q2, breaking even with $145 million revenue, up ten percent YoY, bolstered by IoT and cybersecurity growth.

Cloud Service

Visa agrees to buy AI-focused enterprise tech firm Featurespac

OUR TAKEVisa has announced the acquisition of AI technology company Featurespace, a move that will enhance its ability to combat fraud and financial crime th…

Responsible AI: Navigating the future of artificial intelligence

The core principles of responsible AI Fairness: At the heart of responsible AI is the principle of fairness. AI systems should be designed to avoid bias, ens…

Understanding web application firewalls

This blog explores the functionality, benefits, and best practices for utilising web application firewalls to enhance cybersecurity.

National Telecom

Understanding NFC mobile payments

NFC mobile payments are revolutionizing the way consumers conduct transactions in today’s fast-paced digital world.

Institutional

Biden administration finalises first chips act award to Polar Semiconductor

OUR TAKEThe award to Polar Semiconductor is crucial as it supports the US government’s initiative to enhance domestic semiconductor manufacturing. This is pa…

China weighs injecting $142B of capital into top banks

OUR TAKEChina is looking at injecting up to $142 billion into its main state-owned banks as part of a wider economic stimulus plan to give its struggling eco…

CrowdStrike apologises for global IT outage caused by update

CrowdStrike’s software update caused a global IT outage in July, leading executive Adam Meyers to promise improved procedures to prevent future incidents.

National Telecom

Israeli cyber startup Torq secures $70M to enhance AI-driven cybersecurity

Israeli startup Torq raised $70 million in its second funding round this year, aiming for $100 million in annual recurring revenue by 2026.

OpenAI rolls out new voice assistant to all paid ChatGPT users

OUR TAKEOpenAI has rolled out a new voice assistant feature to all paid ChatGPT users, building on the advanced voice mode it first teased earlier in the yea…

Leaders

OpenAI pitches White House on unprecedented data centre expansion

OUR TAKEOpenAI has put together a proposal for the Biden administration, asking for support to build lots of data centres in the US to help it develop its AI…