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IBM and SAP Partner to Assist Companies Move to the Cloud

IBM and SAP have announced a deepening of their existing partnership, with the goal of helping more companies move their SAP workflows to the cloud. SAP is one of the leading enterprise and CRM software makers and, like most companies, is working to help its customers move to the...
Posted On 09 Mar 2022
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Smaller ISPs the Weak Link in Cybersecurity War

Everyone uses an internet service provider (ISPs) to connect to the internet, but not all ISPs are created equal when it comes to security. Cybersecurity has become a major focus, for private companies and government agencies alike. Recent ransomware attacks have illustrated the...
Posted On 19 Feb 2022
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Want to Save RAM? Hide the Windows 11 Teams Icon

Teams may be one of the most popular messaging platforms, but it’s not so popular with users wanting streamlined performance, using extra RAM if the icon is visible. Teams is included on all copies of Windows 11, occupying a spot once taken by Skype. While the service has grown...
Posted On 08 Feb 2022
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U.S. Digital Corps Aims to Attract Top Tech Talent to Government Roles

The Biden administration has unveiled the U.S. Digital Corps, with the goal of attracting the nations top tech talent to government jobs. The tech industry has a complicated relationship with government, with the biggest tech companies under increased scrutiny for potential...
Posted On 20 Jan 2022
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End-to-End Encryption Comes to Microsoft Teams One-to-One Calls

Microsoft has rolled out end-to-end encryption (E2EE) to one-to-one calls in Microsoft Teams. E2EE is considered the gold standard for messaging and communication, as it encrypts the messages so that only the sender and recipient can view them. Not even the service provider can...
Posted On 07 Jan 2022
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Verizon Reports Record Q2 Results on 5G Growth

Verizon has reported its Q2 earnings, breaking records on strong 5G growth. Verizon reported revenue of $33.8 billion, a 10.9% increase from the year-ago quarter, and up 5.3% from Q2 2019. The company added 275,000 phone net additions, and reported one of its lowest churn rates...
Posted On 26 Nov 2021
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Zoom and Five9 Mutually Terminate Their Merger

Zoom and Five9 have called off their deal, in which Zoom would purchase Five9 for $14.7 billion. Zoom announced it was purchasing Five9 in July. Five9 is one of the leading cloud contact center providers. The deal was originally slated to complete in the first half of 2022, but...
Posted On 23 Nov 2021
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Intel Uses Dishonest Tactics in Benchmark Comparing i9 to Ryzen 9

Intel has been called out for using underhanded tactics in its latest benchmarks, which demonstrate the i9 12900K besting the Ryzen 9 5950X. Once the undisputed leader in the semiconductor market, Intel has seen its lead eroded by its own missteps, combined with intense...
Posted On 11 Nov 2021
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Microsoft: ‘The Digital Employee Experience IS The Employee Experience’

Microsoft has shared a number of insights about how remote work has become the “new normal,” and updated several apps to reflect that. Like many companies, Microsoft was working to bring employees back into the office starting in October. With the surge in Delta cases, however,...
Posted On 26 Oct 2021
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Apple Will Allow ‘Reader’ Apps to Have In-App Links to Their Websites

Apple is further loosing its App Store restrictions, allowing “reader” apps to have in-app links to a website for alternative payment methods. Apple has traditionally maintained an iron grip on the App Store, forcing developers to use its payment system, netting it 30% of all...
Posted On 14 Oct 2021
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