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VMware launches VeloRAIN, using AI/ML to improve network performance

Network World

VMware by Broadcom has unveiled a new networking architecture that it says will improve the performance and security of distributed artificial intelligence (AI) — using AI and machine learning (ML) to do so. The company said it has identified a need for more intelligent edge networking and computing. That’s where VeloRAIN will come in.

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Essential things to know about container networking

Network World

Networking has emerged as a critical element within the container ecosystem, providing connectivity between containers running on the same host as well as on different hosts, says Michael Letourneau, an IT architect at Liberty Mutual Insurance.

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Travelers enlists Symantec to advise cyber insurance customers

Network World

The Travelers insurance company has teamed up with Symantec to give policyholders cyber security assessments and consultation in order to help them manage risks. The self-assessment consists of filling out a 25-question survey and getting a written report of how well their network and data protection stacks up.

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Main Line Health readies networks for ‘at home’ hospitals

Network World

For example, the health organization had hardware-based endpoint detection and response on its networks. Of course, there are still security measures in place to protect local networks, Weismann says, but the main focus now is on what’s outside. “At After Weismann came on board, there were a lot of changes that had to be made.

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IDG Contributor Network: IoT in crime prevention: Balancing justice with privacy

Network World

Also on Network World: Cops use pacemaker data to charge homeowner with arson, insurance fraud +. His IoT-enabled pacemaker doesn’t indicate any change in heart rate during the robbery? Can investigators obtain that information from the service provider? Should they?

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AI in the Enterprise: 5 key findings of AI usage and threat trends

CIO Business Intelligence

Finance & Insurance and Manufacturing dominate AI adoption: The Finance & Insurance (28.4%) and Manufacturing (21.6%) sectors generated the most AI/ML traffic. AI-powered app segmentation: Stop lateral movement within networks, ensuring attackers cannot easily escalate privileges or access critical systems.

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IDG Contributor Network: Healthcare data breaches skyrocket, but is there good news coming?

Network World

Also on Network World: Healthcare records for sale on Dark Web +. Department of Health and Human Services’ Wall of Shame—a database of breach disclosures required as part of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)—to identify the most common causes of data leakage. The report aggregates data from the U.S.