Australia is in a tight spot when it comes to IT skills. The Australian Computer Society (ACS) recently teamed up with Deloitte to release the Digital Pulse 2024 report, a deep dive into the country’s tech landscape. By 2030, Australia will need an extra 312,000 tech workers—over 60,000 each year—to keep up with demand. Yet, […]
A recent HackerOne survey highlights growing concerns about AI in cybersecurity. They gathered insights from 500 security experts, surveyed 2,000 community members, collected feedback from 50 customers, and analyzed anonymized platform data. The key concerns about AI included: — 35% worry about leaked training data. — 33% are concerned about unauthorized usage. — 32% fear […]
The UK government is taking steps to address the fallout from a contentious tax policy that has put many IT contractors in a tough spot since it was introduced in April 2019. In the Autumn Budget 2024, the government announced an independent review of the Loan Charge, aiming to bring some closure for those affected […]
For advanced Linux users, managing services is a key skill. If you want to use a web server, like Apache, you need to start that service. To access a database, you’ll need to start MySQL. Effectively managing these services not only makes them accessible but also keeps your system stable and performing well. Many users […]
All over the world—from Greece to Mexico, Kenya to Palestine—borders have turned into ground zero for unregulated tech trials. Automated systems for “migration management” have sprung up, monitoring people on the move with little to no oversight or accountability. These technologies, from drones and surveillance towers to AI-driven predictive analytics, are often cloaked in the […]
On November 4, Apple rolled out the beta version of iOS 18.2, giving us a sneak peek at the AI features set to launch widely in December. They also released beta updates for the iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Apple Vision, and XCode 16.2 beta 2. So, what’s new in iOS 18.2 beta? It showcases […]
Gartner’s research shows that only 48% of digital initiatives hit their business goals, meaning that more than half of these projects are likely to fail. They surveyed over 3,100 CIOs and 1,100 other executive leaders and found a troubling pattern: for some IT leaders, success appears random. Daniel Sanchez-Reina from Gartner called this phenomenon “the […]
For the third quarter in a row, Gartner reports that cyber attacks using artificial intelligence are the biggest worry for businesses. A survey of 286 senior risk and assurance executives showed that 80% are primarily concerned about AI-enhanced malicious attacks. This concern makes sense given the rising evidence of AI-assisted attacks. The report also highlights […]
Business leaders guide their companies and teams toward achieving goals. Part of that job means hiring skilled candidates. But there’s a lot more to it. Most significant changes in a company start at the top, with C-suite executives leading initiatives like diversity programs, innovation efforts, mentorship, and cybersecurity strategies. The responsibility for crafting the technology […]
International financiers pulled the plug on a groundbreaking paytech system in the Middle East. This system, called mBridge, set out to revolutionize cross-border trade using digital currencies, bypassing traditional dollar-based methods. But recently, it got tangled up in Russia’s attempts to evade sanctions tied to the Ukraine conflict. On August 31, the Bank for International […]
The federal government is urging software manufacturers to move away from using C and C++ languages to improve customer security, as highlighted in the Product Security Best Practices report. CISA and the FBI have set a deadline of January 1, 2026, for adherence to memory safety guidelines, especially for those involved with critical infrastructure and […]
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Amazon Web Services (AWS) is on a growth surge, as CEO Andy Jassy shared during a recent earnings call. They posted a solid 19.1% increase in revenue year-over-year for the third quarter of 2023, bringing in $27.5 billion, compared to $23 billion last year. Their profit also climbed from $7 billion to $10.4 billion over […]
Generative AI is hotter than ever. This year, we saw groundbreaking AI research earn Nobel Prizes while major tech companies rushed to integrate AI into their products. The U.S. government is pushing AI as a key player in the clean-energy shift and as a central part of federal spending. But what about 2025? As we […]