ICT news

• Samsung's Xian chip plant returns to normal operation after lockdown eases

  26-01-2022 23:14 via zdnet.com
  
  The return of normal operations at the major memory plant is expected to ease NAND flash supply chain concerns.
  
  Read more

• White House rolls out zero trust strategy for federal agencies

  26-01-2022 22:57 via zdnet.com
  
  Federal agencies have until the end of fiscal year 2024 to "achieve specific zero trust security goals."
  
  Read more

• Cybersecurity: White House rolls out zero trust strategy for federal agencies

  26-01-2022 22:57 via zdnet.com
  
  Federal agencies have until the end of fiscal year 2024 to "achieve specific zero trust security goals."
  
  Read more

• AirTag use in theft and stalking incidents prompts Apple to update its Personal Safety User Guide

  26-01-2022 22:37 via zdnet.com
  
  Apple's diminutive trackers have increasingly shown up in news reports around stalking and thefts. The company's updated safety guide includes new information on what to do if you find an unknown AirTag that might be involved in criminal activity.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Dell's hybrid work concepts declare war on wires

  26-01-2022 22:32 via zdnet.com
  
  A wire-free desk setup, a detachable webcam, and a lightweight note-taking slate are among the concepts that the PC maker sees as a possible part of our future, but each faces obstacles on the road to realization.
  
  Read more

• ServiceNow beats Q4 estimates with solid growth in large deals

  26-01-2022 22:24 via zdnet.com
  
  During the quarter, ServiceNow closed 135 transactions over $1 million in net new annual contract value, representing 52% year-over-year growth.
  
  Read more

• Lam Research shares plunge 10%, supply chain upends Q4 results and outlook

  26-01-2022 22:23 via zdnet.com
  
  Lam CEO Tim Archer says he still expects 2022 to be a "strong growth year for Lam."
  
  Read more

• Tesla beats Q4 estimates, delivered 936,222 vehicles in 2021

  26-01-2022 22:19 via zdnet.com
  
  Tesla reported a Q4 revenue of $17.7 billion.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• The advantages of bricks and mortar in an online world

  26-01-2022 22:17 via zdnet.com
  
  Foremski's Take: The technology for a full-featured online e-commerce platform is easily accessible and is becoming less expensive. Bricks and mortar retailers have something their online rivals cannot access easily or cheaply.
  
  Read more

• Qualtrics CEO: 'This kind of growth at our size and scale is quite significant'

  26-01-2022 22:12 via zdnet.com
  
  Qualtrics CEO Zig Serafin trumped the "ecosystem that's beautifully expanding around our platform."
  
  Read more

• Qualtrics CEO on Q4: 'This kind of growth at our size and scale is quite significant'

  26-01-2022 22:12 via zdnet.com
  
  Qualtrics, the subsidiary of SAP that brands itself as "a business operating system for Experience Management," reported Q4 revenue that surpassed Wall Street's expectations.
  
  Read more

• Intel Q4 revenue crushes consensus on data center growth

  26-01-2022 22:06 via zdnet.com
  
  Intel said sales in its Data Center group rose 20% to $7.3 billion, helped by a "strong server recovery in enterprise and government."
  
  Read more

• Future of desktop computing: Is it all in Apple's hands with Arm?

  26-01-2022 22:06 via zdnet.com
  
  From a practical desktop perspective, the only Arm game in town right now is the Apple Silicon M1.
  
  Read more

• Xiaomi announces four Redmi Note 11 smartphones with compelling specifications

  26-01-2022 22:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The Xiaomi Redmi line of smartphones offer compelling smartphone experiences and high-end specifications at affordable prices. Some of the phones are available in the US directly through Amazon, so there is bound to be one you like.
  
  Read more

• Best Apple iPad deals right now: $100 off iPad Pro, $60 off iPad Air

  26-01-2022 21:46 via zdnet.com
  
  Looking for a great deal on the iPad? Maybe you'd prefer a Mini or Pro? Whichever you'd like, you've come to the right place. We've rounded up the best prices we could find for Apple's entire tablet lineup.
  
  Read more

• Chase, IHG announce a new business card and improvements to existing ones

  26-01-2022 21:25 via zdnet.com
  
  The credit card issuer and large hotel company are making a few welcomed changes.
  
  Read more

• Update your iPhone and iPad right now. Apple just released a bunch of security fixes

  26-01-2022 20:27 via zdnet.com
  
  Apple released security updates for all of its hardware products, including the Apple TV, Apple Watch, and Mac.
  
  Read more

• Devolo LAN: Not your daddy's powerline Ethernet repeater

  26-01-2022 20:26 via zdnet.com
  
  Powerline Ethernet has come a long way in the past decade. It's time to give it a fresh look.
  
  Read more

• Loki, Godzilla, WandaVision, Justice League top list of most pirated content in 2021

  26-01-2022 20:10 via zdnet.com
  
  At just over 67 billion total visits, television is the top pirated industry according to data from MUSO.
  
  Read more

• Commvault CFO: Risk of supply chain lingers, but 'we're getting well ahead of it'

  26-01-2022 19:51 via zdnet.com
  
  CFO Brian Carolan says the company is getting into more and more deals where CIOs and CSOs get involved with "board-level directives" to deal with ransomware and other large challenges.
  
  Read more

• Google Docs now allows for custom text watermarks

  26-01-2022 19:28 via zdnet.com
  
  Label if a document is "confidential" or a "draft" easily.
  
  Read more

• Best USB flash drive 2022: Data on the go

  26-01-2022 19:06 via zdnet.com
  
  Choosing the very best portable storage for you.
  
  Read more

• Crypto money laundering rises 30%, report finds

  26-01-2022 19:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Cyber-criminals laundered $8.6bn (£6.4bn) worth of cryptocurrency in 2021 a new report suggests.
  
  Read more

• Samsung Galaxy S22: Rumors, Oct. 9 launch, leaks, and everything else we know

  26-01-2022 18:55 via zdnet.com
  
  Here's everything we know about the new Samsung Galaxy S22.
  
  Read more

• Electric car sales are rocketing, but these big challenges remain

  26-01-2022 18:27 via zdnet.com
  
  The global number of EV chargers will also increase in 2022.
  
  Read more

• Shang-Chi: How we brought realism to the film’s dragons

  26-01-2022 17:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  WetaFX's visual effects and animation supervisors explain the challenges of making the film.
  
  Read more

• Ransomware is still the biggest security worry for business, but it's not the only headache

  26-01-2022 17:19 via zdnet.com
  
  Ransomware is the biggest threat security chiefs are facing in 2022 - but other issues aren't far behind.
  
  Read more

• ARK Invest's Big Ideas 2022: The 14 transformative technologies to watch this year

  26-01-2022 17:19 via zdnet.com
  
  ARK Invest's Big Ideas 2022 annual research report identifies five innovation platforms that are evolving and converging and 14 transformative technologies that are approaching tipping points as costs drop.
  
  Read more

• Ubisoft pays in-game tribute to fallen player

  26-01-2022 17:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ubisoft honours player Michael "KiXSTAr" Stockley, who died in October, with an in-game tribute.
  
  Read more

• Report: Cybercriminals laundered at least $8.6 billion worth of cryptocurrency in 2021

  26-01-2022 16:45 via zdnet.com
  
  Chainalysis said $33 billion worth of cryptocurrency has been laundered by cybercriminals since 2017.
  
  Read more

• Cybercriminals laundered at least $8.6 billion worth of cryptocurrency in 2021: report

  26-01-2022 16:45 via zdnet.com
  
  Chainalysis said $33 billion worth of cryptocurrency has been laundered by cybercriminals since 2017.
  
  Read more

• Could Apple be getting ready to drop the SIM slot?

  26-01-2022 16:31 via zdnet.com
  
  It's a matter of when, not if.
  
  Read more

• Right to repair move gets backing from President Biden

  26-01-2022 16:09 via zdnet.com
  
  US president Joe Biden commends Apple and Microsoft for voluntarily improving consumers' right to repair.
  
  Read more

• Meta and Ciara partner for program to help Black women-owned businesses

  26-01-2022 15:54 via zdnet.com
  
  The 10 small businesses chosen will get six weeks of marketing training from Meta and "$100,000 in ad credits and creative support."
  
  Read more

• Windows 11 users will get several new features in February ahead of its H2 feature update

  26-01-2022 15:29 via zdnet.com
  
  A public preview of Android apps on Windows 11, call mute and weather on the taskbar and updated Notepad and Media Player are coming in February.
  
  Read more

• Log4J: BlackBerry finds Prophet Spider access broker exploiting VMware Horizon

  26-01-2022 15:09 via zdnet.com
  
  BlackBerry researchers found evidence correlating attacks from an initial access broker group with exploitation of the Log4J vulnerability in VMware Horizon.
  
  Read more

• MinIO, the de facto open source standard for multi-cloud storage, becomes a unicorn after a $103 Million Series B round funding

  26-01-2022 15:01 via zdnet.com
  
  MinIO took an early bet in the cloud, and in Amazon's S3 becoming the de facto standard for application storage needs. The bet is paying off.
  
  Read more

• MinIO becomes a unicorn after a $103 Million Series B round funding

  26-01-2022 15:01 via zdnet.com
  
  MinIO, the de facto open source standard for multi-cloud storage, took an early bet in the cloud. The bet is paying off.
  
  Read more

• These $69 courses help you gain professional cybersecurity certifications

  26-01-2022 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  If you aren't satisfied with your IT career, turbocharge it with cybersecurity certifications to land a new job.
  
  Read more

• New users can get all the valuable resources for launching a successful startup from Founders' Book for just $79

  26-01-2022 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  There's no reason to waste precious time searching online for tips on launching a startup or precious money through trial and error when the Founders Book provides a wealth of resources in one place.
  
  Read more

• AT&T closes 2021 with strong 4Q net adds, earnings and revenue

  26-01-2022 14:36 via zdnet.com
  
  The wireless company reported continuing customer growth in wireless, fiber and HBO Max, and beat analyst earnings expectations.
  
  Read more

• Attempt to shake down Linux users for Netfilter code use resolved

  26-01-2022 14:24 via zdnet.com
  
  For years, one-time Linux Netfilter developer Patrick McHardy made money by threatening users with legal action for using "his" open-source code. That won't happen again.
  
  Read more

• Recruiting tech workers is getting harder. But there's another way to get the right skills

  26-01-2022 14:22 via zdnet.com
  
  Investing in the workforce has become "non-negotiable" for businesses that want to bridge digital skills gaps and remain competitive, a new report warns.
  
  Read more

• Sync Computing aims to pick up where serverless leaves off

  26-01-2022 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Provisioning the right instances for cloud compute jobs has been more art than science. While serverless lifts the chore off customer shoulders, Sync Computing intends to automate the task for more demanding customers.
  
  Read more

• Samsung will announce Galaxy S22 on Feb. 9 during Unpacked event

  26-01-2022 13:57 via zdnet.com
  
  The smartphone maker's announcement comes just hours after photos of the Galaxy S22, S22 Plus and S22 Ultra were leaked online.
  
  Read more

• IMF calls on El Salvador to stop using Bitcoin as legal tender, memes fly in response

  26-01-2022 13:51 via zdnet.com
  
  El Salvador's president responds to IMF's caution with Simpsons meme on Twitter.
  
  Read more

• Gibraltar Could Launch the World’s First Crypto Stock Exchange

  26-01-2022 13:00
  
  “The Rock” hopes a new stock exchange will attract crypto millionaires who want to avoid hefty taxes.
  
  Read more

• Butterfly propulsion for electric aviation commences testing

  26-01-2022 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Electric aviation is coming. But how practical will it be for the majority of use cases?
  
  Read more

• The Neoliberal Form of Capitalism Is Dying

  26-01-2022 12:55
  
  Governments, not corporations, must take the lead to solve the world’s biggest problems.
  
  Read more

• The Log4j flaw hasn't led to massive hacking attacks. But that doesn't mean the threat is over

  26-01-2022 12:46 via zdnet.com
  
  An early analysis of Log4Shell suggests quick action by tech vendors and open-source software developers averted a crisis. But the bug will lurk in systems for years to come.
  
  Read more

Follow @ICT_UKnews on Twitter!