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The recent “HITS in the cloud” webinar, hosted by Altron Digital Business and Microsoft South Africa, had a single message: SQL Server remains at the centre of enterprise operations.SQL is ubiquitous, recording every transaction and underpinning compliance, but it must now serve a hybrid and multi-cloud world. Azure Arc extends its abilities to wherever data lives, linking on-premises systems, other cloud providers, and edge environments.For technology leaders managing IoT and distributed data, this evolution my change how estates are monitored and secured. It could also change how legacy systems fit into digital transformation projects.Extending Azure beyond the cloudPieter le Roux,…

Call me obsessive but I notice small (sometimes exceedingly small) changes in people, places, and things. Those observations get me to thinking about why these changes were made, and especially in the case of “things” there’s usually a financial reason behind the change. Take changes in packaging, for example. I have seen firsthand the process that goes into packaging decisions. One of the most enduring “holy grails” of CPG (consumer package goods) manufacturing and marketing is finding the most economical tradeoff between the minimal amount of packaging material needed to protect a product and the most attractive packaging possible to…

– Advertisement – Under the alliance, cloud-based platform of ServiceNow will combine with end-to-end business transformation expertise of EY EY, a leading global professional services organisation, and ServiceNow, a leading cloud computing company, have entered into a strategic alliance to drive digital transformation for businesses across sectors in India. The collaboration will help organisations transform their enterprise services by understanding their business requirements and augmenting their digital platform strategy. [ihc-hide-content ihc_mb_type=”show” ihc_mb_who=”reg” ihc_mb_template=”1″ ] From artificial intelligence (AI) to advanced analytics and cyber security to data privacy, the two companies will help in fueling innovation and create new value for businesses…

Some people like mushrooms on their pizza, while others are sane, well-adjusted individuals that opt to forgo chewing on slimy pieces of fungus. But unfortunately for the fungophobe, avoiding mushrooms in the future may be more difficult than just placing the right pizza order. These fungal fiends may even start sprouting up in our computers one day — or at least that is what a group of researchers at Ohio State University thinks.The next generation of green computingAccording to the team, mushrooms might soon help power the next generation of eco-friendly computers. They discovered that common edible fungi, such as…

As India undergoes rapid digital transformation, the opportunities are immense — but so are the risks. Cybercrime losses exceeded ₹1,750 crore in the first four months of 2024 alone. [1] While India requires at least one million cybersecurity professionals, its current workforce is less than half that number. [2] This makes it paramount not only to equip citizens with knowledge on how to stay safe online, but also to train the cybersecurity workforce India urgently needs. This is the challenge that sits at the heart of the partnership between Cisco and the NIIT Foundation, an India-based nonprofit focused on education…

Introduction In today’s digital world, Internet of Things (IoT) security and compliance continues to evolve. The European Union’s Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) is reshaping how IoT manufacturers, developers, and service providers approach their work. Let’s explore what this means for AWS IoT customers and manufacturers using connected devices. Understanding the CRA’s impact The CRA, enacted on December 10, 2024 (The Act’s requirements will not apply before Sep 2026 for vulnerability reporting obligations and Dec 2027 for the full compliance), requires comprehensive cybersecurity for products with digital elements. This act aims to address the growing risks associated with the digitalization of…

BTQ Technologies, a global quantum technology company focused on securing mission-critical networks, is pleased to announce it has signed a USD 15 million investment and development agreement with ICTK, one of Korea’s leading secure element (SE) chip manufacturer. This partnership aims to address the growing cybersecurity threats brought on by the advent of quantum computing, with a particular focus on safeguarding the digital asset and stablecoin markets. It also complements Korea’s broader efforts to accelerate the deployment of quantum-safe technologies across defence, finance and communications, reinforcing both commercialisation speed and self-reliance. Through the co-development of a quantum-secure secure element chip, known as Quantum Compute…

For CIOs and CISOs, the growth of IoT and AI in the “smart home” is becoming a key enterprise security challenge. With a remote workforce now the norm for many organisations, it’s expanding the traditional enterprise attack surface.Research from IoT analyst firm Berg Insight shows that the number of smart homes across Europe and North America hit 139.4 million in 2024. That data quantifies a mainstream shift in technology that enterprise leaders need to watch.North America leads, with 45 percent of all households (66.7 million homes) having at least one smart product. Europe, while catching up, has 72.7 million smart…

Sociologist Sun Zhe has studied Shanghai community organizations for over a decade. He believes the ramifications of the current lockdown will be felt far into the future.By Cai YinengApr 20, 2022 Late last month, Shanghai entered a “phased lockdown” as it confronted the country’s worst-ever coronavirus outbreak. The lockdown, now in its third week, has brought the lives of the city’s 25 million residents to a grinding halt. Although some neighborhoods have begun allowing residents to go outside for up to an hour a day, for the most part, only essential workers such as doctors, delivery drivers, and social workers…

There are sustainability opportunities all around in the construction industry, if we are willing to look for them. From sustainable materials to waste reduction to water conservation to new innovation and technologies, there are a few ways to create a more sustainable jobsite—and more sustainable homes, buildings, cities, and communities for the future. For today’s blog, perhaps we can consider two new case studies that are trying to lead the way for innovation in the construction industry. Wood Waste No More Perhaps one of the biggest challenges in the construction sector is waste. And we all know there is a…