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Interview: CloudBNE's world of AR, AI, and geospatial tech
Artificial Intelligence

Interview: CloudBNE's world of AR, AI, and geospatial tech

Matt Kirby, the Kiwi behind CloudBNE, discusses his journey in the tech industry and the power of combining AR, AI, and geospatial tech.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Tue, 26th Mar 2019

Global Stories

Thales completes 15-month Gemalto acquisition
Cybersecurity

Thales completes 15-month Gemalto acquisition

Thales seals €4.8bn Gemalto buyout, forging a titan in digital security and identity, with a vast 80k workforce.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2019
New software for drone footage mapping and analysis
Agricultural Technology

New software for drone footage mapping and analysis

DJI Terra allows drone pilots to quickly generate 2D maps and 3D model reconstructions, plus analyse data and generate insights with analysis tools.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2019
Wipro named Leader in Cloud Services Magic Quadrant
DataCentre infrastructure

Wipro named Leader in Cloud Services Magic Quadrant

The company has taken the coveted position in the Public Cloud Infrastructure Professional and Managed Services, Worldwide Magic Quadrant.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2019
QNAP to leverage 2nd Gen Intel Xeon processors for data-centric workflows
Storage

QNAP to leverage 2nd Gen Intel Xeon processors for data-centric workflows

The new processors are supposedly designed to support an expanding range of existing and emerging data centre and network workloads.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2019
Fujitsu develops deep learning acceleration technology
Data Analytics

Fujitsu develops deep learning acceleration technology

With the spread of deep learning in recent years, there has been a demand for algorithms that can execute machine learning processing at high speeds.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2019
ON Semiconductor acquiring Quantenna with $1b cash bid
Semiconductors

ON Semiconductor acquiring Quantenna with $1b cash bid

ON Semiconductor announces a US$1.07 billion cash acquisition of Quantenna, enhancing its connectivity portfolio with leading Wi-Fi technology.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Mar 2019
Hylan wins bid for DataGryd's MegaSuite 6 project
DataCentre infrastructure

Hylan wins bid for DataGryd's MegaSuite 6 project

After a stringent evaluation process, Hylan won the contract for Lower Manhattan's largest new data center currently underway.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2019
How Virtustream enabled FMC to modernise its global IT operations
Digital Transformation

How Virtustream enabled FMC to modernise its global IT operations

Virtustream helps FMC modernise its global IT by migrating mission-critical SAP applications to a new S/4HANA environment on Virtustream Enterprise Cloud.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Mar 2019
SAS partners with NVIDIA on deep learning and computer vision
Artificial Intelligence

SAS partners with NVIDIA on deep learning and computer vision

SAS partners with NVIDIA to bring AI into businesses. The companies will collaborate in machine learning and natural language processing.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Mar 2019
Meeting the edge computing challenge
Hyperscale

Meeting the edge computing challenge

Scale Computing's Alan Conboy discusses the importance of edge computing and the imminent challenges that lie ahead.

By Alan Conboy • 5 min read • Fri, 22nd Mar 2019
How SD-WAN changes the game for 5G networks
Unified Communications

How SD-WAN changes the game for 5G networks

5G/SD-WAN mobile edge computing and network slicing will enable and drive innovative NFV services, according to Kelly Ahuja, CEO, Versa Networks.

By Kelly Ahuja • 4 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2019
Kinetica launches a new active analytics platform
Health Technologies

Kinetica launches a new active analytics platform

Kinetica launches first complete active analytics platform, enabling businesses to build smart analytical applications at scale.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2019
Geopolitics, economy motivating cyber activity in APAC-AN/Z
Risk & Compliance

Geopolitics, economy motivating cyber activity in APAC-AN/Z

Flashpoint's Aaron Shraberg says economic tensions between the US, China, and North Korea are influencing risk management decisions in APAC.

By Aaron Shraberg • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2019
Norwegian aluminium manufacturer hit hard by LockerGoga ransomware attack
Malware

Norwegian aluminium manufacturer hit hard by LockerGoga ransomware attack

Norsk Hydro has suspended all online operations after being crippled by the LockerGoga ransomware, impacting multiple business areas.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2019
IDC: Innovative wearable use cases drive double-digit growth
Wearables

IDC: Innovative wearable use cases drive double-digit growth

Wristbands are set to lose their dominance as hearables and industrial applications keep the wearables market moving forward.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2019
The Data Literacy Project expands its library of free courses
Data Analytics

The Data Literacy Project expands its library of free courses

The Data Literacy Project has expanded its library to 18 free courses, provided by Qlik, aiming to boost global data literacy and enhance business growth.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Mar 2019

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