IBM has officially wrapped up its acquisition of HashiCorp for $6.4 billion, 10 months after first announcing the deal. This move targets the increasing complexity that companies face in managing multicloud and hybrid cloud setups, especially as AI applications demand constant workload shifts and quick scaling. Starting today, businesses can access HashiCorp’s automation tools like […]
Social media companies recently faced tough questions from a Parliamentary committee looking into online misinformation. They insisted they have robust systems to tackle false information. On February 25, 2025, the Commons Science, Innovation, and Technology Committee questioned tech giants X, TikTok, and Meta during their inquiry into misinformation and harmful algorithms. Chair Chi Onwurah kicked […]
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The UK government needs to act quickly on artificial intelligence (AI), says Conservative peer Lord Holmes in his recent report, highlighting the negative effects AI is already having on people’s daily lives. In November 2023, Holmes put forward an AI private members bill in Parliament, mainly because there were no formal proposals from the government […]
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Microsoft recently published a paper showcasing a bold new direction for quantum computing that could quicken the journey toward viable commercial systems. It’s remarkable how much innovation keeps surfacing each week, inching us closer to making quantum computing a reality. Despite the progress, quantum computing remains in its early stages. Experts warn that as companies […]
In response to a government inquiry in the U.K. about accessing data on Apple devices, the company has pulled the Advanced Data Protection feature from devices held in the U.K. Apple made it clear through a statement sent to TechRepublic that they have never built a backdoor into their products and don’t plan to. The […]
Navigating the landscape of IT sustainability is no easy task for tech leaders, especially with today’s economic uncertainty and shifting political climates. They’re in need of a solid technology roadmap—one that can handle the ups and downs of market changes. Sujata Kukreja, general counsel and chief compliance officer at Expereo, emphasizes the need for innovation […]
On Thursday, Google rolled out its quantum-safe digital signatures for software-based keys in the Google Cloud Key Management Service (Cloud KMS). This feature is currently available in preview mode. The company also shared insights into its larger strategy for incorporating post-quantum security across Google Cloud encryption products, including both Cloud KMS and the Cloud Hardware […]
Apple has yanked thousands of apps from its EU App Store for not meeting the requirements of the Digital Services Act. This law demands that developers provide verified contact information, including an address, email, and phone number. By removing non-compliant apps, Apple shows its commitment to the new rules that boost transparency and accountability in […]