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How AI Drives Supply Chain Automation for Retailers Worldwide
Artificial intelligence is becoming crucial to how large retail organisations manage and optimise supply chains. From predicting seasonal demand in goods to automating inventory ordering, AI is helping supply chain management system vendors gain new efficiencies for their clients. In 2022, McKinsey reported that supply chain management was the top area where businesses reported AI-related cost reductions. At the time,…
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Power supply shortages are a ticking time bomb for data center operators
Two-fifths (40%) of data centers could face constraints in power availability by 2027 as AI demand continues to ramp up, according to research from Gartner. Forecasts for electricity consumption growth in the data center industry are as high as 160%, Gartner said, creating a landscape in which four out of every ten will face power challenges in three years’ time.…
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LottieFiles hit in npm supply chain attack targeting users’ crypto
LottieFiles announced that specific versions of its npm package carry malicious code that prompts users to connect their cryptocurrency wallets so they can be emptied. As discovered yesterday, following multiple user reports about strange code injections, the affected versions are Lottie Web Player (“lottie-player”) 2.0.5, 2.0.6, and 2.0.7, all published yesterday. LottieFiles quickly released a new version, 2.0.8, which is…
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Energy firms need to up their game to protect against supply chain risks
The energy sector is facing a surge in supply chain risks thanks to a growing dependence on vendors, with two-thirds of breaches now coming from software and IT vendors. In a report from SecurityScorecard and KPMG, ‘A Quantitative Analysis of Cyber Risks in the U.S. Energy Supply Chain’, security researchers and industry subject professionals highlighted frequent threats such as ransomware…
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UK Public sector at risk from supply chain attacks, new report warns
Limited visibility of their software supply chains is leaving UK public sector organizations vulnerable, with more than half exposed to cyberattacks in the last twelve months, according to research from Blackberry. Half (51%) of UK IT decision-makers across healthcare, education, and government organizations received notification of an attack or vulnerability in their software supply chain in the last twelve months…
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The importance of supply chain resilience
The complexity of software in the modern enterprise means that supply chain breaches are becoming the norm. They’re one of the easiest ways into corporate environments, with third-party exposure a key obstacle organizations must learn to overcome. In some respects, it seems like supply chain vulnerabilities have been more of a focus in recent years, although admittedly there have been…
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Intel inks deal with AWS to supply AI chips
Intel seems to be making a comeback in the AI space after its shares jumped 4% following the announcement of a major deal with Amazon Web Services. This is the first positive news since the firm slashed its workforce by 15% earlier this year. CEO Pat Gelsinger heralded the deal suggesting it would “unleash innovation” across the companies’ shared ecosystem…
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US and India partner to strengthen semiconductor supply chain – Computerworld
“This agreement is an important step in developing the semiconductor ecosystem in India,” said Pareekh Jain, CEO of Pareekh Consulting. “The US is the largest end market of semiconductors and many large semiconductor companies are based in the US. Almost all US semiconductor companies have R&D and design centers in India. Some companies including Micron have also started manufacturing in…
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The Best Power Supply Units (PSUs) in 2024
The power supply unit (PSU) is integral to every PC build. A quality PSU gives your PC enough power to run while keeping it safe from electrical power-related issues. Getting the correct one for your build is integral. UPDATE: 08/22/2024 We’ve reviewed our recommendations and updated the best PSU for gaming. What to Look for in a PSU in 2024…
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