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FTC opens antitrust investigation into Microsoft’s cloud, AI, and cybersecurity practices

Network World

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has launched an antitrust investigation into Microsoft, scrutinizing its cloud computing, software licensing, cybersecurity, and AI businesses. The inquiry follows over a year of informal interviews with competitors and business partners, Bloomberg reported. FTC antitrust lawyers have sent Microsoft a detailed information demand, spanning hundreds of pages, after receiving approval from FTC Chair Lina Khan, the report said quoting sources familiar with the

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Security-FinOps collaboration can reap hidden cloud benefits: 11 tips

CIO Business Intelligence

For enterprises operating on the cloud, security and cost management are rising concerns. Typically, these issues are addressed in silos, with cyber teams and FinOps teams pursuing their charters and priorities separately — and with little thought given to collaboration opportunities between these teams that could be leveraged for better business results.

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Browser Alliance is accusing Microsoft of limiting user choice with Edge browser

TechSpot

A number of browser makers formed the Browser Choice Alliance (BCA) to raise awareness of Microsoft's wicked behavior in the browser business. The group accuses Microsoft of actively restricting user choice and impeding consumers' ability to use alternative web browsers, steering users back to Edge despite the many other options.

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4 prerequisites for IT leaders to navigate today’s era of disruption

CIO Business Intelligence

For its Generative AI Readiness Report, IT services company Avanade surveyed over 3,000 business and IT executives in 10 countries from companies with at least $500 million in annual revenue. Unsurprisingly, more than 90% of respondents said their organization needs to shift to an AI-first operating model by the end of this year to stay competitive — and time to do so is running out.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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Gearbox grants terminally ill fan's wish to play Borderlands 4 early

TechSpot

In October, "diehard Borderlands fan" Caleb McAlpine wrote about his terminal condition on the Borderlands 3 subreddit. He was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer in August. Doctors said he had between seven and twelve months left to live, or up to two years if chemotherapy works in slowing down the disease's progression.

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Identify Update Issues for Autopatch Devices in Intune using Copilot

Anoop

Hello - Here is the new HTMD Blog Article for you. Enjoy reading it. Subscribe to YouTube Channel [link] and LinkedIn page for latest updates [link] The post Identify Update Issues for Autopatch Devices in Intune using Copilot appeared first on HTMD Community Modern Device Management News & Guides by Anoop C Nair.

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¿La mayor amenaza informática? Ese navegador web aparentemente inofensivo

CIO Business Intelligence

Durante décadas, las empresas han permitido a sus trabajadores utilizar cualquier navegador gratuito que quisieran para acceder a los archivos más confidenciales posibles. Los CIO creían que el software de seguridad del entorno (como las aplicaciones de seguridad de puntos finales o las puertas de enlace web supuestamente seguras) brindaría todas las protecciones necesarias.

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Enhancing Security with Administrator Protection in Windows 11 using Intune

Anoop

Hello - Here is the new HTMD Blog Article for you. Enjoy reading it. Subscribe to YouTube Channel [link] and LinkedIn page for latest updates [link] The post Enhancing Security with Administrator Protection in Windows 11 using Intune appeared first on HTMD Community Modern Device Management News & Guides by Anoop C Nair.

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La inteligencia artificial trasciende al espacio

CIO Business Intelligence

Investigadores del grupo AIDA procedentes de la Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM) han plantado cara a problemas tradicionales del sector aeroespacial gracias a la innovación tecnológica. Capitaneados por Víctor Rodríguez-Fernández han logrado superar las limitaciones de modelos anteriores gracias a la utilización de la inteligencia artificial (IA).

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New Company Portal Experience Monitor App Installation Progress and Compliance Status Reporting

Anoop

Hello - Here is the new HTMD Blog Article for you. Enjoy reading it. Subscribe to YouTube Channel [link] and LinkedIn page for latest updates [link] The post New Company Portal Experience Monitor App Installation Progress and Compliance Status Reporting appeared first on HTMD Community Modern Device Management News & Guides by Anoop C Nair.

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2024 Salary Guide

Procom’s 2024 Salary Guide provides critical insights into the latest hiring trends, in-demand IT roles, and competitive pay rates across Canada and the U.S. It highlights key market dynamics such as the growing demand for remote work, skills-based hiring, and flexible staffing solutions. With detailed pay rate data for top IT positions like Cybersecurity Consultants, Cloud Engineers, and Salesforce Developers, this guide is an essential resource for companies looking to stay competitive in toda

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5 Tips for Optimizing Multi-Region Cloud Configurations

Information Week

Managing a network of region-specific cloud environments comes with its own set of challenges.

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Paso adelante en el desarrollo de los modelos virtuales de las presas de la Confederación Hidrográfica del Guadiana

CIO Business Intelligence

La Secretaría de Estado de Medioambiente ha adjudicado a la UTE conformada por Sener y Medical el lote número seis del contrato para la Implementación de Metodología BIM. En virtud del mismo, la compañía especializada en ingeniería y tecnología estrecha lazos con la consultora especializada en transformación digital para desarrollar los modelos virtuales de las presas de la Confederación Hidrográfica del Guadiana.

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Project Manager Agent in Microsoft Planner on Teams for Simplified Task Management

Anoop

Hello - Here is the new HTMD Blog Article for you. Enjoy reading it. Subscribe to YouTube Channel [link] and LinkedIn page for latest updates [link] The post Project Manager Agent in Microsoft Planner on Teams for Simplified Task Management appeared first on HTMD Community Modern Device Management News & Guides by Anoop C Nair.

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Apple looks to bring immersive sports livestreams to the Vision Pro

TechSpot

According to Spanish sports blog Marca, Apple is negotiating with Spanish soccer club Real Madrid to upgrade its home ground, the Santiago Bernabéu stadium, with state-of-the-art technology to live stream games in immersive video on the Vision Pro. The tie-up would create the "Infinite Santiago Bernabéu" augmented reality experience, giving.

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Guide to Centralizing IT Operations: How to Link Tasks and Tools with an Automation Platform

For many IT admins, business as usual is a juggling act. Job schedulers and scripts run on autopilot, applications and operating systems can’t speak the same language, and other tools—like RPA or MFT solutions—operate in isolation. On a good day, everything runs smoothly. But good days are rare; more often than not, something goes wrong and you’re stuck putting out fires.

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Copilot Simplify SharePoint Presentations with Speaker Notes Animations and Transitions

Anoop

Hello - Here is the new HTMD Blog Article for you. Enjoy reading it. Subscribe to YouTube Channel [link] and LinkedIn page for latest updates [link] The post Copilot Simplify SharePoint Presentations with Speaker Notes Animations and Transitions appeared first on HTMD Community Modern Device Management News & Guides by Anoop C Nair.

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Cloud providers turn to custom chips to meet high demand

Network World

Squeezed between AI-driven demand for ever-faster computing, and shortages of the GPUs used to accelerate those workloads, hyperscalers are designing custom silicon for specific workloads to further improve performance while cutting costs. Microsoft added two new chips-for-hire to the huge variety of hardware instances in its cloud computing catalog at its Ignite conference last week — and all eyes are on AWS to see whether it reinvents its custom chip offering at its own event next week.

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Ex-Google execs set to build an online operating system for AI agents

TechSpot

Hugo Barra, David Singleton, and other former Android "leaders" have just unveiled /dev/agents, a new start-up focused on agentic AI technology. The company wants to create what is likely the first operating system for AI agents, a common framework capable of bringing different AI services and communication means under one.

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Francisco Gonzalo, CIO de Sacyr: “Hemos identificado más de 70 casos de uso de IA generativa” 

CIO Business Intelligence

Liderar la estrategia de TI de Sacyr, un gigante global del negocio de las concesiones y la construcción y el desarrollo de infraestructuras , que opera en más de 20 países y está conformado por toda una amalgama de empresas, no es fácil. Al frente de este desafío está, desde hace casi ocho años, Francisco Gonzalo, CIO de la IBEX 35 y un experimentado ejecutivo que ha pasado por compañías como Acciona y la extinta Sun Microsystems, por mencionar algunas.

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HR Meets AI: The New Way of Keeping Large Workforces Connected and Engaged

Speaker: Miriam Connaughton and Donald Knight

As organizations scale, keeping employees connected, engaged, and productive can seem like a monumental task. But what if AI could help you do all of this and more? AI has the power to help, but the key is implementing it in a way that enhances, rather than replaces, human connection. Join us for an exploration into how industry trailblazers are using AI to transform employee experience at scale while addressing both the potential and the pitfalls.

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No Man's Sky hits Very Positive Steam rating, eight years after disastrous launch

TechSpot

The anticipation for No Man's Sky's release was so great in 2016 that the developer Hello Games received death threats over its seven-week delay. But the launch was an unmitigated disaster. Talk of 18 quintillion procedurally generated planets and the videos shown off at awards shows had people clamoring for.

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Why the Demand for Cybersecurity Innovation Is Surging

Information Week

Companies that recognize current market opportunities -- from the need to safely implement revolutionary technology like AI to the vast proliferation of cyber threats -- have remarkable growth prospects.

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Google sues former engineer for leaking Pixel chip secrets

TechSpot

Indian semiconductor engineer Harshit Roy started working for Google in 2020 in Bengaluru after finishing university. His role involved assisting with the design, development, and deployment of SoCs used for Google's Pixel line of products: smartphones, tablets, and wearables.

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Las empresas que no se adapten a la IA generativa podrían poner en jaque su negocio

CIO Business Intelligence

Cuatro de cada diez directivos aproximadamente (44,1%) considera que aquellas organizaciones que no se adapten a la nueva era de la inteligencia artificial (IA) generativa podría poner en jaque su negocio llegando, incluso, a condenarles a desaparecer. Así se desprende del primer Barómetro de IA generativa desde la óptica de la dirección empresarial impulsado por la Asociación para el Progreso de la Dirección (APD), en colaboración con el proveedor cloud Arsys y el Grupo de Investigación en Econ

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Launching LLM-Based Products: From Concept to Cash in 90 Days

Speaker: Christophe Louvion, Chief Product & Technology Officer of NRC Health and Tony Karrer, CTO at Aggregage

Christophe Louvion, Chief Product & Technology Officer of NRC Health, is here to take us through how he guided his company's recent experience of getting from concept to launch and sales of products within 90 days. In this exclusive webinar, Christophe will cover key aspects of his journey, including: LLM Development & Quick Wins 🤖 Understand how LLMs differ from traditional software, identifying opportunities for rapid development and deployment.

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YouTuber creates DIY ultrawide handheld gaming PC from broken laptop

TechSpot

Plaza isn't the first tinkerer to build a custom handheld gaming PC, but his three-month project resulted in what is likely the strangest example of an increasingly popular form factor. The unusual creation emerged from necessity rather than ambition.

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Orange acuerda con OpenAI el acceso a sus modelos de IA antes de su lanzamiento

CIO Business Intelligence

La inteligencia artificial (IA) ha ganado un protagonismo incontestable desde la irrupción de ChatGPT a manos de OpenAI. Desde entonces se podría decir que no solo ha copado titulares y arrasado en los debates de la industria, sino que, además, se ha situado en el centro de un sinfín de decisiones empresariales. La IA ha obligado a multitud de compañías de reestructurar sus inversiones y virar la dirección del negocio ante la promesa de un futuro más eficiente, productivo, competitivo e innovado

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Nintendo seeks to subpoena Reddit for details on piracy group members

TechSpot

Earlier this year, Nintendo filed lawsuits against two people accused of operating major hubs for hacked systems and games. One of the pair, James "Archbox" Williams, was allegedly the operator of several Pirate Shops offering huge libraries of pirated Nintendo games. He was also one of the moderators of the.

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Your Bluesky posts might be training AI

Dataconomy

Bluesky is grappling with a significant privacy issue after one million public posts were scraped from its platform for AI training, according to a 404Media report. The dataset, compiled by machine learning librarian Daniel van Strien from the AI company Hugging Face, was intended for use in research related to natural language processing and social media analysis.

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An Architect’s Guide for Selecting Scalable, Data-Layer Technologies

There’s no getting around it: selecting the right foundational data-layer components is crucial for long-term application success. That’s why we developed this white paper to give you insights into four key open-source technologies – Apache Cassandra®, Apache Kafka®, Apache Spark™, and OpenSearch® – and how to leverage them for lasting success. Discover everything you’ll want to know about scalable, data-layer technologies: Learn when to choose these technologies and when to avoid them Explore h

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After a turbulent launch, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 gets first reviews

TechSpot

Reviewers say Flight Simulator 2024 delivers stunning visuals, highly detailed environments and aircraft. However, persistent glitches and rendering issues hinder the overall experience at this stage.

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AI-powered valuation tools: The future of property assessment in the UAE

Dataconomy

The real estate industry of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is experiencing a significant change due to advancements in artificial intelligence. The real estate sector is among the rapidly expanding markets globally, and in the UAE it consumes more than 8.2 percent of the gross domestic product according to Statista. By utilizing AI-powered valuation tools to ease client services, quicken transactions, and boost property valuation, the sector continues to stay on top.

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Benefits of Technical Interview Outsourcing for Growing Companies

Hacker Earth

With growth, recruiting the best technical talents becomes one of the most important, but also the hardest, processes. Screening technical candidates requires time, skills, and capital—often scarce in a young organization. This is where technical interview outsourcing comes in as a shaper of change. Outsourcing hiring to specialized providers allows businesses to work on their primary strategic plans while maintaining the quality of their human capital.

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The crypto trader’s toolbox: Hidden features you didn’t know your trading platform had

Dataconomy

For many crypto traders, mastering the basics of buying, selling, and placing orders is just the beginning. Yet, hidden within many trading platforms are features that can enhance efficiency, improve accuracy, and optimize trading strategies. These are tools that even experienced traders often overlook, but knowing how to access and use them can make a significant difference in your trading performance.

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IT Leadership Agrees AI is Here, but Now What?

IT leaders are experiencing rapid evolution in AI amid sustained investment uncertainty. As AI evolves, enhanced cybersecurity and hiring challenges grow. This whitepaper offers real strategies to manage risks and position your organization for success.