What are some of 2024 Threat Predictions?
With the surge in Cybercrime-as-a-Service (CaaS) and the influence of generative AI, threat actors have unprecedented tools for sophisticated attacks. The 2024 threat predictions report by FortiGuard Labs delves into the new era of advanced cybercrime, examining AI’s impact, highlighting emerging threat trends, and providing guidance for organizations to enhance
Read moreWhat startup founders need to know about AI heading into 2024
Now that the OpenAI leadership saga has died down, startup founders building with AI can get back to work building the future. If that’s you, TechCrunch+ has a pile of notes, opinion pieces and forward-looking stories with your name on them. Sure, TechCrunch+ is a lot more than AI-related coverage,
Read moreHow can AI help drive enterprise sustainability initiatives?
The business world remains defined by disruption and evolution, with a current focus on generative AI, deemed a ‘new era’ in every industry. While technology has always progressed rapidly, AI’s pace of change appears to be accelerating it. Thankfully, many organizations maintain a focus on sustainability missions, leveraging data collection,
Read moreAngola Cables Global Network Welcomes Onix Data Centre in Ghana
The carrier-neutral colocation Tier IV Onix Data Centre in Accra, Ghana, is now part of the Angola Cables Global Data Centre Interconnect. This integration aims to enhance international connectivity in Ghana and Senegal, offering access to 66 additional data centers, 8 OTTs/CDNs, and 21 IXPs. Clients will benefit from various
Read moreSam Altman returns to OpenAI, Apple adopts RCS, and Binance’s CEO pleads guilty to charges
Hey, folks, welcome to Week in Review (WiR), TechCrunch’s regular recap of the past few days in tech. The headlines have been dominated — nay, overwhelmed — by the drama unfolding at AI startup OpenAI, but plenty else happened in the half-week leading up to Thanksgiving. So much for a
Read moreBlack Friday online buying hits a record $9.8B in the US, $70.9B globally
A rush of deep discounts and the growth of flexible payment options were the drivers behind $9.8 billion in online sales in the U.S. on Black Friday — a record figure for the day. According to Adobe Analytics, sales were up by 7.5% on last year’s numbers (you can see
Read moreNeuralink, Elon Musk’s brain implant startup, quietly raises an additional $43M
Neuralink, the Elon Musk-founded company developing implantable chips that can read brain waves, has raised an additional $43 million in venture capital, according to a filing with the SEC. The filing published this week shows the company increased its previous tranche, led by Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund, from $280 million
Read moreNew chairperson for Commvault’s Cyber Resilience Council
Commvault has announced the appointment of Melissa Hathaway as a strategic advisor. She will also serve as the chairperson for Commvault’s newly formed Cyber Resilience Council. In this role, Hathaway will lead the council in advising on emerging security trends, cyber threats, and best practices in cyber resilience. Her expertise
Read moreFate of US venture capital in China teeters on uncertainty
On a weekday afternoon at Red Rock Coffee, the cafe known for spotting venture capitalists in Silicon Valley, one is likely to overhear a few conversations in Mandarin. With China reopening its borders this spring following three years of COVID-19 restrictions, managers of U.S. funds in the country have been
Read moreTransforming mobile tower infrastructure performance with AI-powered data intelligence
Phil-Tower Consortium Inc. partners with PowerX to optimize power assets, enhance network visibility, and boost energy efficiency. The collaboration aims to revolutionize connectivity through digitalization, harnessing advanced technologies to meet industry demands and drive innovation in telecommunications. PhilTower’s adoption of PowerX’s data intelligence platform will automate insights, accelerate business decisions,
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