Data authority: ‘Dutch websites should stop tracking users immediately’
The Dutch data and privacy authority (AP) urges Dutch websites to stop using IAB Europe's ad system immediately. The system is estimated to be used by 80 percent of all European apps and websites. According to the AP, the system violates the GDPR and illegaly auctions personal data to advertisers. ... Read more
Python testing tool rids itself of old dependencies with v7.0
The new version of pytest brings a range of advantages
The pytest team team has released version 7.0 of the Python testing framework. They did so with a force of 960 commits behind them. The new version cleans up the project and its error notifications. It also facilitates more customisation.
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Google Cloud introduces agentless VMTD for securing VM’s
Google Cloud expands its Security Command Center portfolio with the addition of Virtual Machine Threat Detection (VMTD). The agentless solution protects VM's against cryptomining and other threats.
VMTD allows VM's to be scanned and protected against various threats that impact performance. Thes... Read more
Acquisition of Arm by Nvidia has been cancelled
The sale of Arm to Nvidia will not go ahead. Nvidia decided to do so in consultation with tech investor Softbank, the owner of Arm. The reason for the cancellation is the difficulties in getting approval from regulators. The plan is now to take Arm public because Softbank does not want to remain th... Read more
Pure Storage gets major role in Kyndryl’s infrastructure services
Kyndryl will provide Pure Storage's storage technology to customers. The organizations announce a global partnership.
In October 2021, IBM's managed infrastructure division split off into a new company: Kyndryl. Since, the company has been making its mark as an enterprise consultant and service ... Read more
Execs want to manage unstructured language data, but don’t use AI yet
Despite the widespread implementation of AI in various sectors, few companies are prepared to use AI in natural language processing.
A new report by Expert.ai surveyed data and analytics decision-makers. The report’s results show that nine out of ten CDOs agree that managing unstructured langu... Read more
Cloud computing revenues passed $ 50 billion for the first time last quarter
The three major cloud infrastructure providers accumulate 64% profits from total cloud computing revenue of $53.5 billion.
In the fourth quarter of 2021, companies globally spent $53.5 billion on cloud infrastructure, surpassing the highest revenue milestone for the first time in history. The cl... Read more
VMware removes Converter from portfolio, launches tool for Tanzu
VMware vCenter Converter is no longer available. VMware removed the software's download link in response to unclear security threats.
VMware vCenter Converter was designed to automatically convert physical systems to virtual machines. The most recent update took place in 2019. Since then, VMware... Read more
VodafoneZiggo and Closing the Loop will recycle 15,000 mobile phones
VodafoneZiggo and Closing the Loop are starting a partnership to recycle 15,000 cell phones over the next two years.
Closing the Loop helps organizations recycle electronic waste. VodafoneZiggo is starting a partnership with Closing the Loop to recycle at least 15,000 mobile devices over the nex... Read more
‘Videoconferencing difficulties give reason for switching jobs’
Employees who remotely participate in hybrid meetings experience a 'meeting disparity' with colleagues who are physically present. This is concluded in a survey by Barco, a collaboration technology specialist.
The Barco ClickShare survey underscores that employees who work remotely still face va... Read more