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Global cyber attacks jumped 44% last year
The number of cyber attacks worldwide rose by 44% last year, fueled by evolving nation-state attacks and the increasing prevalence of generative AI. In its annual report, Check Point Software said nation-states are changing their strategy, shifting from acute attacks to chronic campaigns aimed at eroding trust and destabilizing systems. AI-powered disinformation and influence campaigns targeted a third of global…
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Data centers are growing in size and number as AI prompts widespread global expansion
Data centers will continue to surge in both size and number according to early reports in 2025, building on the trend of outlooks published last year. The average capacity of hyperscale data centers set to open between now and 2029 will be almost double that of current facilities, according to research from Synergy Research Group. While the critical IT load…
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AI revolution drives demand for specialized chips, reshaping global markets – Computerworld
Turbulence in the market for some chip makers Though global semiconductor chip sales declined in 2023 by about 11%, dropping from the previous year’s record of $574.1 billion to around $534 billion, that downturn did not last. Sales are expected to increase by 22% in 2025, according to Morales, driven by AI adoption and a stabilization in PC and smartphone…
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Dashlane unveils new global reseller partner program
Credential security specialist Dashlane has announced the launch of a new global partner program designed to help reseller partners better address credential-based threats. The Dashlane Partner Program introduces a tiered channel framework to help partners generate new revenue streams while offering differentiated solutions that help customers tackle credential-driven and identity-based attacks, the firm said. Resellers will have access to Dashlane’s…
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South Korea’s political unrest threatens the stability of global tech supply chains
“South Korea is a semiconductor superpower, especially in memory chips and camera sensor chips, accounting recently for some 18% of the world’s total semiconductor production capacity,” said Sujai Shivakumar, an expert at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). “It accounts for 60.5% of the global memory semiconductor market, with a DRAM market share of 70.5% and a NAND…
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US Dominates Global AI Rankings
The United States, China, and the United Kingdom are the countries most prepared to foster AI, according to a new report by the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI. Stanford HAI’s Global Vibrancy Tool analyzed research papers, private investments, patents, and infrastructure to determine the rankings. Drawing data from 36 countries, it combined 42 AI-specific indicators to deliver a comprehensive and…
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Navigating Global Compliance for Shopify Merchants
The increase in the number of people shopping online in the past few years has fueled a significant growth in global ecommerce. In today’s market, with an annual growth rate of 9.49% set to drive a market volume of $6,478 billion by 2029, expanding beyond borders has transformed from an opportunity into a critical driver of growth. However, for ecommerce…
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Wasabi Technologies promotes Jon Howes to SVP of global sales
Cloud storage provider Wasabi Technologies has announced the appointment of Jon Howes as its new senior vice president of global sales. Howes steps into the role having served as the company’s vice president and general manager for the EMEA region since January 2023 and brings more than two decades’ leadership experience to the role. As EMEA chief, Howes’ leadership is…
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BT launches Global Fabric, a new AI-ready network as a service platform
BT has announced its Global Fabric platform, a new network as a service (NaaS) offering focused on driving employee connectivity amidst increased AI usage. The firm said that Global Fabric will make it easier and quicker to create secure connections between staff, customers, and devices to applications and digital services that are hosted across multiple clouds. Such applications and digital…
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Jamf appoints new CISO and global channel lead
Apple mobile device management specialist, Jamf, has announced the appointments of Andrew Smeaton as chief information security officer (CISO) and Marc Botham as its new global vice president of channels and alliances. An experienced industry leader, Smeaton adds more than 25 years’ experience in global information security, having navigated complex, multi-stakeholder environments across Europe, North America, and the Middle East.…
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