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Meta is building the world’s longest subsea cable: Project Waterworth will span 50,000 km and connect five continents – and it aims to boost global connectivity and AI services
Meta has announced plans to build the world’s longest subsea cable in a bid to supercharge global connectivity and drive AI innovation. The cable, dubbed ‘Project Waterworth’, will be built as part of a multi-billion dollar, multi-year investment by the tech giant that will include the opening of three new oceanic corridors. Aimed at strengthening the scale and reliability of…
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Thales and Imperva unveil aligned global partner programs for 2025
Thales has announced the launch of new aligned partner programs designed to streamline sales of the Thales and Imperva portfolios. The move follows Thales’ acquisition of cybersecurity specialist Imperva back in December 2023 and sees both companies’ partner initiatives synchronized as a first step towards a fully integrated program, expected to launch next year. Following input from more than 6,700…
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Oppo Find N5: Global Launch Announced for World’s Thinnest Book-Style Foldable Smartphone
Its only limit to being any slimmer than it is now is the charging port, which is separated from the case by a small slither of metal, according to product manager Zhou Yibao. Oppo is careful not to claim the Find N5 as the thinnest foldable smartphone, as Huawei’s Mate XT Ultimate, measuring just 3.6 mm thick when unfolded, pips…
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8Base ransomware members snared in global police crackdown
Four Russian nationals have been arrested for their alleged involvement in the 8Base ransomware group after a joint police operation by 14 countries. The suspects were arrested in Phuket, Thailand, and charged with a number of offenses, potentially carrying decades in prison. At the same time, 27 servers linked to the criminal network were taken down. The gang was deploying…
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Workday to cut 1,750 jobs, shift focus to AI and global expansion – Computerworld
International expansion is another priority for Workday, which plans to seize the growing demand for cloud-based HR solutions outside the United States. DeStefano noted that the company is taking a three-pronged approach to ensure financial stability: “cost reductions, market expansion overseas, and investing in tools designed to enhance decision-making and improve efficiency. This is particularly relevant given the increasing competition…
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5 Best Global Payroll Services of 2025
Best overall: Deel Best for global automation: Rippling Best for Growing Businesses: Papaya Global Best for Global Contractor Misclassification Protection: Oyster Best for extensibility: Remote Global payroll software providers offer tools and services to help you pay employees and contractors around the globe in their own currency, with minimal hassle, and at an affordable price. Many do so by offering…
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CIOs grapple with subpar global genAI models – Computerworld
Another factor that could minimize the dataset size problem in the next few years is an anticipated increase in unstructured data. Indeed, highly unstructured data — such as that collected by video drones watching businesses and their customers — could potentially sidestep language issues entirely, as the video analysis could be captured directly and saved in many different languages. Until…
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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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