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Microsoft has updated its core cryptographic library, SymCrypt, with two new encryption algorithms designed to protect against the future threat of quantum computing attacks. These updates are significant because quantum computers, once they reach a certain capability, will be able to break current encryption methods that classical computers find practically impossible to crack. Here’s a […]
LinkedIn’s migration to Azure Linux was a significant and strategic transformation, involving the transition of nearly all its infrastructure from CentOS 7 to a modern, customized Linux distribution. This migration was motivated by the need to update their operating systems to keep up with modern demands, especially as CentOS 7 approached its end of life.
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Recent cybersecurity research has revealed several significant vulnerabilities affecting Kubernetes services across multiple platforms: Overall, these vulnerabilities underscore the importance of robust security practices and regular audits to protect against potential attacks. https://oire.ca/77v
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The AI stock market is experiencing both excitement and caution as major companies like Microsoft, Nvidia, and Google navigate the evolving landscape of generative AI. While AI-related growth presents opportunities, it also brings risks, particularly for companies that fail to quickly monetize their AI investments. Nvidia has seen significant stock gains, but challenges like delayed
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Amazon Web Services (AWS) has closed new customer access to several of its cloud services, including AWS Cloud9, AWS CodeCommit, Amazon S3 Select, Amazon S3 Glacier Select, Amazon CloudSearch, Amazon Forecast, and AWS Data Pipeline. Existing customers can continue using these services without any changes. AWS has provided guidance on transitioning to alternative services, such
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Microsoft’s Intelligent Cloud group reported the largest operating income of the quarter at $12.9 billion, up from $10.5 billion year over year. AWS, which is Amazon’s most profitable business, reported operating income of $9.3 billion. This is a major increase compared with $5.4 billion in operating income during second-quarter 2023. Google Cloud generated record operating
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The recent CrowdStrike software glitch caused widespread disruption, leading to global Windows system outages and exposing vulnerabilities in heavily cloud-dependent infrastructures. This incident prompted CIOs to reassess their reliance on single vendors and reevaluate cloud strategies. Suggestions included adopting multicloud or hybrid architectures to mitigate risks of single points of failure. The event underscored the
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Despite the stock market’s AI enthusiasm, the BVP Nasdaq index for these firms has declined sharply this year, indicating a maturing phase for the cloud sector. Companies like Salesforce, MongoDB, and Workday are experiencing slower growth, attributing it to economic conditions. There’s optimism that generative AI could rejuvenate growth, but adoption challenges persist. Companies are
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IBM and Microsoft have announced an enhanced cybersecurity collaboration aimed at simplifying and modernizing security operations for organizations adopting hybrid cloud and AI technologies. This partnership combines IBM Consulting’s cybersecurity services with Microsoft’s extensive security technology portfolio to provide comprehensive solutions for clients. The initiative focuses on accelerating threat detection and response through IBM’s Threat
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The Pentagon is advancing a project to deploy supercomputers in the field, transitioning from prototype to operational status. Partnering with software companies Rescale and Parallel Works, the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) plans to integrate Defense Department supercomputers with cloud services. This initiative aims to enhance computing capacity and remote accessibility for troops, leveraging the Pentagon’s
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