ServiceNow Utah focuses on process mining and workforce optimization
ServiceNow Utah is the latest version of the ServiceNow platform. It focuses on improving processes, hence the addition of process mining. Looking at other updates, we see a focus on workplace design, health and safety within organizations and more opportunities to get the most out of your workforc... Read more
Belgium EDPnet acquired by Proximus
Proximus has acquired the Belgian telecom operator and internet provider EDPnet. EDPnet will continue to operate on the Belgian market under its own name.
The Belgian Corporate Court validated the takeover bid, which means that EDPnet's business and assets are now permanently owned by Proximus. ... Read more
Pegasystems brings generative AI to Pega Infinity
Pegasystems is going to add generative AI functionality to low-code platform Pega Infinity. This should make the platform faster, more intelligent and user-friendly.
According to Pegasystems, the new AI functionality will use generative AI technology equivalent to OpenAI's (GPT) models. However,... Read more
Dutch government will ban TikTok on work phones of civil servants
The Dutch State Secretary for Digitalization Alexandra van Huffelen has announced that spy-sensitive apps, such as TikTok, will soon no longer be allowed on the work phones of government officials. Until then, civil servants are discouraged from having such apps installed and used on mobile work de... Read more
Oracle gives Container Engine for Kubernetes new features
Oracle has added new functionality to its Container Engine for Kubernetes.
The enhancements are intended for customers who want to build and run cloud-based applications on OCI (Oracle Cloud Infrastructure), for example, as microservices and using flexible DevOps technology.
The container orc... Read more
Amazon cuts another 9,000 jobs, AWS also gets hit
Amazon is going to cut another 9,000 jobs. The round of layoffs should ensure cost savings in the long term. This time Amazon will also cut jobs at AWS.
The new round of layoffs follows an earlier round announced early this year. Back then, it involved 18,000 jobs and was caused by difficult mac... Read more
Netherlands get NATO tech investment fund NIF
The new tech investment fund Nato Investment Fund (NIF) will be set up in the Netherlands. The headquarters of the investment fund will be located in Amsterdam.
With the investment fund being located in Amsterdam the intensive lobbying by the Dutch government and industry associations for tech s... Read more
Salesforce introduces Einstein GPT for sales, service, marketing and developers
The introduction of ChatGPT has not escaped Salesforce's notice either. Salesforce has also struck a deal with OpenAI to combine the technology with its own AI models. It has named the resulting combination Einstein GPT. It offers employees who work with Salesforce as the organization's customers a... Read more
Dell gives XPS laptops and Desktop a refresh
Dell Technologies has given the XPS 15 and XPS 17 laptops and the XPS Desktop a refresh. Mainly it involves upgrades to the processors, GPUs and other minor changes, such as for cooling.
With the new features, the tech giant aims to provide users of the high-end XPS laptops and the XPS Desktop w... Read more
Dell Technologies moves more into open telecom solutions
Dell Technologies is increasing its commitment to Open Telecom Ecosystem solutions. Among other things, there will be new Telecom Infrastructure Blocks for Red Hat technology, hardware in the form of PowerEdge servers, a Private Wireless program and the establishment of a Dell Open Telecom Ecosyste... Read more