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IBM announced during its first-quarter earnings call on April 24 that IBM would acquire San Francisco-based HashiCorp for $6.4 billion. The acquisition is part of an effort to expand IBM’s hybrid cloud, multi-cloud and artificial intelligence portfolio. Ultimately, IBM plans to leverage HashiCorp resources to create an end-to-end cloud platform. “The combined portfolio of IBM and HashiCorp will help clients manage growing application and infrastructure complexity and create purpose-built AI solutions,” IBM Chairman and CEO Arvind Krishna said in a press release about IBM’s first-quarter earnings. A comprehensive hybrid cloud platform designed for the times. “IBM’s leadership in hybrid cloud…
Nelson Gonzalez, Assistant Director of Innovation and Technology and Chief Information Security Officer, City of Coral Gables Nelson Gonzalez, Assistant Director of Innovation and Technology and Chief Information Security Officer, City of Coral GablesNelson Gonzalez is a seasoned professional with two decades of expertise in designing, engineering and supporting network telecommunications and cybersecurity infrastructure. He currently serves as the Assistant Director of Innovation and Technology and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for the City of Coral Gables and also serves as the local agency security officer for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE).Gonzalez is known for his…
Last fall, I had the privilege of joining G2’s Executive Advisory Board (EAB) Off-site strategy meeting.
Instagram is overhauling its Reels recommendation algorithm to promote “original content,” a move that will have a significant impact on aggregation accounts and other accounts that primarily repost other users’ work. The company has also changed the way Reels is ranked in an attempt to give smaller accounts more distribution within the app.In a blog post announcing the changes, the company said it was trying to “correct” its ranking system so that accounts with fewer followers can more easily expand their reach. The company explains: “Historically, because of how we rank content, creators with large followings and aggregators of retweeted…
Andre Pavei, Director IT, CEVA LogisticsIn today’s fast-paced world, logistics companies are under tremendous pressure to deliver goods on time, maintain customer satisfaction and optimize operational efficiency. Deadlines are looming, shipping spans continents, and customers need instant updates. In this high-pressure environment, success depends on one key factor: agile.Over the years, I’ve seen firsthand the power of agility.As someone who is passionate about Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Revolution and I can attest to its transformative impact on the logistics industry. I’ve seen how this technology, the digital workforce, can collaborate with human workers to streamline processes, reduce errors, and improve…
Follow a realistic cyberattack simulation, covering 6 steps from initial access to data exfiltration. Learn how to go undetected by attackers using the simplest tools, and why you need multiple choke points in your defense strategy. Surprisingly, most cyberattacks are not particularly sophisticated, technologically advanced, or rely on zero-day tools that exploit edge-case vulnerabilities. Instead, they often use common tools and exploit multiple vulnerability points. By simulating real-world cyberattacks, security teams can test their detection systems to ensure they have multiple choke points and demonstrate the value of cybersecurity to leadership. In this article, we demonstrate real-world attacks that can…
marlborough, massachusetts, April 25, 2024 /CNW/ — OneShield, a leader in insurance technology solutions, is pleased to announce a partnership with One Inc, a leading provider of digital payment solutions for the insurance industry. One Inc’s payment product integration is now accessible through OneShield’s extensive customer-facing product marketplace. This will enable insurers to tap into more solutions, enhance capabilities and provide added value to their policyholders.OneShield provides business solutions to property and casualty insurance companies and MGAs of all sizes.As the insurance landscape continues to evolve, insurers are increasingly looking for solutions that streamline processes, increase efficiency and improve the…
The University of Maine just unveiled the world’s largest polymer 3D printer. The new printer, named “Factory of the Future 1.0” (FoF 1.0), can print objects up to 96 feet long, 32 feet wide and 18 feet high. It’s also relatively fast, capable of printing up to 500 pounds per hour. That’s the equivalent of three people, once an hour.It can dynamically switch between printing technologies to accommodate different aspects of complex jobs. The printer can switch between large-scale additive manufacturing, subtractive manufacturing, continuous tape placement and robotic arm operation. These technologies make printers particularly suitable for many industries, including…
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched AWS Deadline Cloud, a fully managed service that helps customers set up, deploy, and scale rendering projects in minutes to make their rendering pipelines more efficient and take on more work.With Deadline Cloud, customers creating computer graphics, visual effects (VFX) or creative pipelines to incorporate artificial intelligence-generated (AI-generated) visual effects can build cloud-based render farms (aggregated computing) that scale from zero to thousands of compute instances. Meet peak demand without having to manage your own infrastructure.Customers can customize rendering pipelines for specific projects using built-in customization tools and integration with digital content creation (DCC)…
Owned by international hotel chain Omni Hotels & Resorts comfirmed A cyber attack last month caused the company to shut down its systems and hackers stole customers’ personal information.After the attack, hotel guests report They were forced to check in on paper, room keys didn’t work, and all phone systems and Wi-Fi were offline. Some patrons reported that they had to text the hotel front desk to get into their rooms and waited “more than 30 minutes for an employee to get there and unlock it.” According to the company, employees “worked around the clock” and it took eleven days…