The internet of things (IoT) is a catch-all term for the growing number of electronics that aren’t traditional computing devices, but are connected to the internet to send data, receive instructions or both. There’s an … Read More
Cisco’s third quarter gets boost from demand for work-from-home apps
The health crisis has forced many businesses to go completely online, increasing the use of video conferencing and virtual private network software, including Cisco’s Webex and AnyConnect. Revenue for the unit offering Webex declined, but … Read More
IBM retrains Watson AI for IT operations
IBM CEO Arvind Krishna has a new assignment for Watson, the company’s AI software: working in IT. Best known for its roles as an advisor to oncologists and sometime quiz show contestant, Watson is now … Read More
Zoom to add end-to-end encryption with Keybase acquisition
oom has acquired secure messaging and identity management firm Keybase as its looks to shore up security capabilities on its platform with end-to-end encryption. The acquisition will give Zoom access to Keybase’s encryption technology, used … Read More
Attacks against internet-exposed RDP servers surging during COVID-19 pandemic
The rush to enable employees to work from home in response to the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in more than 1.5 million new Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) servers being exposed to the internet. The number of … Read More
Google Duo will soon allow users to make group video calls via desktop
The video calling platform will soon start offering its services to web users which also includes group video calling In the coming weeks users be able to make group calls with Duo on the web … Read More
Hyderabad IT companies told to gradually ramp up operations
IT firms in Hyderabad have been asked not to operate cafeteria until further notice They were also asked to follow staggered timings — login between 7 am to 10 am and logout between 3 pm … Read More
Speed race: Just as 400Gb Ethernet gear rolls out, an 800GbE spec is revealed
Just as the stage is set for 400G Ethernet (GbE) to roll out in force later this year, mainly in hyperscaler, telco and large data-center networks, there is a call to boost that speed to 800GbE or … Read More
Design of inorganic materials for brain-like computing
Ever wish your computer could think like you do or perhaps even understand you? That future may not be now, but it’s one step closer, thanks to scientists and engineers and their recent discovery of … Read More
Google, Microsoft talk up security after Zoom firestorm
As Zoom continues to fight continuing privacy and security concerns about its platform, Microsoft and Google look to reassure users that their platforms are safe.