Google Cloud now supports VMware ESXi hypervisor
Google is now offering support for the VMware EXSi hypervisor for its Google Cloud Engine.
According to the announcement by Google Cloud on its Open Source blog, end users can now choose the VMware ESXi hypervisor for running the Google Cloud Engine. The latter solution could previously only r... Read more
OpenAI introduces paid version of ChatGPT Plus
OpenAI recently launched the paid version of its now immensely popular AI tool ChatGPT; ChatGPT Plus. This paid version offers some additional features of the intelligent writing tool, such as faster responses, guaranteed access and priority access to new features.
OpenAI has faster than expecte... Read more
Dell Technologies introduces ruggedized Dell VxRail VD-4000 appliance
Dell Technologies recently introduced its ruggedized HCI appliance Dell VxRail VD-4000. This appliance offers the same technology as the Dell PowerEdge XR4000 system, but in a ruggedized version for edge environments.
The now-announced ruggedized version of the PowerEdge XR4000 system is especia... Read more
New layoffs at SAP, NetApp, Splunk, PayPal, Workday, Hubspot and more
You probably didn't miss that many large tech companies are currently reorganizing. One reorganization after another is being announced. One layoff after another is announced this week. PayPal, Workday, Hubspot, Splunk, NetApp, Pinterest, Rivian, OpenText and Micro Focus, among others, are cutting ... Read more
Microsoft has more than 100 ransomware criminals in its sights
According to research by Microsoft Intelligence, more than 100 cybercriminals or criminal groups are currently actively using ransomware as their primary weapon. Also to offer ransomware as a service. This is what the tech giant says in a Twitter thread about ransomware.
According to the Twitter... Read more
Risk of security incidents due to supply chain increases
The risk that companies are faced with a cyber incident due to a relationship with a supplier or "fourth party" in the supply chain is increasing. This according to SecurityScorecard and The Cyentia Institute in a joint study.
The survey found that 98 percent of companies surveyed have a relatio... Read more
Broadcom wants to compete with hyperscalers after VMware acquisition
Broadcom plans to attack hyperscalers such as AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud after its final acquisition of VMware. This is according to a newsletter to staff made public as part of regulatory filings.
According to the newsletter filed with the U.S. securities regulator SEC, Broadcom want... Read more
AMD grows hard in the datacenter at the expense of Intel
AMD was able to post sales totalling 5.1 billion euros ($5.6 billion) for the fourth quarter of 2022. AMD EPYC processors for datacenter environments were particularly in demand, which therefore contributed significantly to this result.
The chip giant was able to record sales totaling $5.6 billi... Read more
Hackers crack business Chromebooks with SH1MMER tool
Hackers from The Mercury Group have developed the exploit SH1MMER that can "liberate" Chromebooks from business management functionality and limitations. Google is working with its hardware partners on a solution to fix it.
Specifically, SH1MMER is a modified Return Merchandise Authorization (RM... Read more
Twitter seeks licenses for payment services
Twitter is reportedly in the process of applying for permits for payment services, sources confirm to the Financial Times. With this, the social media giant probably wants to take a step toward a much broader platform than just social media, as envisioned by owner Elon Musk.
According to the sou... Read more