Google lets developers instantly see how their app runs on iOS or Android
Google has added new features to Project IDX. Through this in-browser environment, developers can now test their apps on an Android emulator and an iOS simulator. Despite this addition to Project IDX, users should ask themselves how much they want to rely on this functionality.
Project IDX is si... Read more
HPE also infiltrated by the Russian hackers that hit Microsoft
HPE has revealed that it has been infiltrated by hackers employed by Russia. A "small percentage" of HPE email data has been stolen, with affected individuals scattered throughout the company.
The email information came from employees in the cybersecurity, go-to-market and business segments, amo... Read more
Organizations are holding 3D meetings with Microsoft Teams
Microsoft has released Mesh for Microsoft Teams. This makes it possible to hold meetings with avatars in 3D and VR. Takeda, Accenture, BP and Mercy Ships are already using it.
Like other tech companies, Microsoft has realized that meeting culture has changed since Covid-19. More and more meeting... Read more
NorthC expands in Germany: green light for datacenter in Frankfurt
The German branch of NorthC has started building a new datacenter in Frankfurt. NorthC Deutschland now meets all requirements and is set to construct a 5 MW datacenter.
The datacenter will be the third in Germany of NorthC Deutschland GmbH, part of the Dutch NorthC Group. The company already has... Read more
commercetools Foundry makes retail deployment 30 percent faster
commercetools has introduced Foundry. This new solution allows B2C retailers to deploy their products online significantly faster. The company is building on expertise gained from working with clients such as Woolworths, River Island and Bang & Olufsen.
The emphasis in commercetools's announ... Read more
Microsoft deviates from OpenAI with new team for small AI models
Microsoft has formed a team to develop smaller AI models. In doing so, it wants to make AI a lot cheaper to run than it is today. At the same time, the company could become a lot less dependent on OpenAI.
According to The Information, the new team will be led by Misha Bilenko, CVP Azure AI Cogni... Read more
Majority of organizations pay up after ransomware attack
A new report from Barracuda Networks shows that cyber incidents are costing organizations millions. Attacks are also becoming a lot more sophisticated, with fears about the impact of AI.
57 percent of the 1,917 IT security professionals surveyed said they had experienced one or more cyber attack... Read more
AWS Marketplace expands: additional third-party services available
Third-parties can now resell their additional services through AWS Marketplace. Extra services can now be offered directly on the platform, including implementation assistance, assessments, managed services, training and premium support.
Companies have long been able to offer their cloud solutio... Read more
What can we expect from Microsoft Teams in 2024?
A series of innovations will make Microsoft Teams faster, simpler and a more unified experience.
Microsoft is trying to make Teams more visually consistent and predictable. For example, each user will now have an identically-sized tile, irrespective of their webcam being turned on or not. Each p... Read more
Sam Altman wants to build AI chips with Middle Eastern help
To drive their AI innovation, all major tech companies rely heavily on Nvidia's hardware. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman plans to secure billions from Middle Eastern partners to reduce this dependence.
Altman's chip plans are not new. In November, their coverage from Bloomberg was overshadowed by the tur... Read more