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New tools assess the future of wind power

Using software tools developed by Near Zero, a research group hosted by the Carnegie Institution for Science's Department of Global Ecology, a team of researchers has completed the largest expert survey yet on any energy technology, in this case wind energy.

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New data bill’s mandate could pose security risk, say social media platforms

For users in India between 13 and 18 years of age, apps may now have to get parental consent by verifying the identity of the children and their parents.. The Digital Personal Data Protection bill defines children as those below 18 years, which is above the global threshold. Users above 13 years of age, for example, are typically allowed on many social media platforms.




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Building the government-to-citizen (G2C) value chain with cloud-first-security-first approach

The government will need to start by assessing and uplifting the digital posture of each concerned department, further enabling an interconnected ecosystem of government, private, and peering parties, and offering seamless and secure last mile for government-to- citizen services and support. All this while keeping the citizen’s data and identity safe.




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Generative AI biggest weapon and tool for cybersecurity: Microsoft's Brad Smith

Addressing cybersecurity attack concerns raised by generative AI, Smith said that there will be an increasing number of organisations and governments that will use the technology to develop cybersecurity threats.




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Cybersecurity firms CrowdStrike, Okta shares jump after better-than-expected earnings

CrowdStrike beat estimates when it reported late on Wednesday that its revenue jumped 37% to $731.6 million while adjusted net income more than doubled to $180 million in the second quarter on strong growth in subscriptions to its cloud-based data and identity protection services.




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What Google's antitrust trial means for your search habits

If Mehta rules that Google has been running an illegal monopoly in search, the punishment could open up new online avenues for consumers and businesses to explore in pursuit of information, entertainment and commerce.




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Cisco launches Secure Networking approach in India

Organizations can apply controls to identify, set and enforce policy, and gain visibility across all users, devices, and entities on the network to empower and enable work from anywhere.




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CERT-In finds multiple bugs in Microsoft Edge, advises users to update

"Multiple vulnerabilities have been reported in Microsoft Edge (chromium-based) which could allow the remote attacker to cause a denial of service condition, remote code execution, sensitive information disclosure and security restriction bypass on the targeted system," said the CERT-In advisory.




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API integration: Fueling business the secure way

At the ETCIO Annual Conclave 2024, top IT leaders converged to discuss the critical topic of API integration. This gathering of minds explored how APIs are not only catalysts for digital transformation but also a cornerstone for enterprise security.




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AI-driven cyber attacks top risk for enterprises, says report

According to Zachary Ginsburg, senior director, research in the Gartner Risk & Audit Practice, while the upcoming US election generates headlines over the candidates' regulatory, trade and other proposals, organisations have difficulty considering the actual risk implications from the many scenarios that might unfold.




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Global IT spending on banking, investment services to reach $652 billion in 2023: Gartner

Driven by the increased use of consulting services and infrastructure as a service (IaaS), IT services will be the largest spending category, forecast to reach almost $270 billion in 2023.




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Databricks rolls out AI assistant to help analyse business data

Databricks, a San Francisco-based startup most recently valued at $38 billion, is among several tech companies, including Adobe Inc and Intel Corp, racing to use chatbots that can hold human-like conversations to sift through business data like sales transactions or written reports for answers.




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TecRivulet transforms customer service with advanced helpdesk systems

It offers centralized request management, omnichannel integration, self-service capabilities, enhanced visibility for business partners, employee training and tools, powerful analytics capabilities, seamless integration with existing systems, and comprehensive service offerings.




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Amazon set to cross $8 billion in cumulative exports from India in 2023

The Seattle-headquartered firm has reached 1.25 lakh exporters through the programme, officially called Amazon Global Selling, since inception, the statement said. Of them, over 1,200 exporters had crossed Rs 1 crore in sales in 2022, it added. Toys saw the greatest growth among all product categories, witnessing over 50% growth year on year, followed by kitchenware at over 35%, beauty at over 25%, and luggage at over 20%, the firm said in the statement.




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Search startup Perplexity AI valued at $520 mln in funding from Bezos, Nvidia

The round was led by venture capital firm IVP and valued the company at about $520 million, according to the company. NEA, NVIDIA, Databricks, and Bessemer Venture Partners also participated in the round.




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Tier-2 IT firms upstage sector leaders in talent poaching

Midcap companies in India are shifting away from hiring large numbers of freshers in the technology services sector, focusing on experienced and readily deployable talent from larger rivals for niche and emerging technologies.




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India's strong growth leading to trend of 'reverse flipping' for startups

Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal stressed how India's growth rate is nearly double that of other emerging market economies. He was speaking at an event in Singapore organized by the commerce ministry to showcase various investment opportunities in India.




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Elevating financial services in digital age: Hybrid multicloud approach

While, traditionally, the financial services sector has taken a cautious approach to cloud adoption, the tide is turning, and adoption rates are accelerating across all cloud models.




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Top companies back move to set up open cloud compute network

People+ai, an initiative by EkStep Foundation co-founded by Nandan Nilekani, set out last year to address increasing compute demand in the country, which is increasing with AI.




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Indian Public Cloud services market to reach $24.2 billion by 2028: IDC

The PCS market includes infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS), platform-as-a-service (PaaS) and software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions. Public Cloud adoption in India continued to rise as enterprises preferred public cloud services for their digital transformation initiatives, application modernization, and productivity enhancements.




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46 pc Indian IT professionals say all corporate data stored in Cloud is sensitive: Report

According to the IT company Thales, Cloud security spending has now topped all other security spending categories. About 37 per cent of organizations have experienced a Cloud data breach in India, with 14 per cent having had one in the past year.




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Infosys collaborates with Sector Alarm to transform core enterprise business systems on cloud

According to a release, Infosys will work closely with Sector Alarm to migrate their disparate, on-premises Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platform onto Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations (F&O), helping them modernize their financial and business operating models.




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US-based cloud services provider mulls GIFT City presence

Eton Solutions, a cloud-based services provider, is establishing a Technology Center in GIFT City, Gandhinagar, supporting their international growth and leveraging GIFT City's regulatory environment. Executive Chairman Satyen Patel emphasized India’s importance, the diaspora’s service potential, and the country's billionaire concentration. The company also launched AtlasFive, an ERP platform, as part of their expansion strategy.




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Microsoft & CISPE reach settlement on cloud licensing dispute, raising industry eyebrows

The deal reportedly totals around 20 million euros but excludes major players like Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Google Cloud Platform. This has drawn criticism from both the companies.




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The $7.5 billion GitHub deal that Microsoft CEO 'sealed' in 20 minutes

Microsoft's CEO Satya Nadella, since 2014, embraced cloud computing and doubled its market share. He quickly approved the $7.5 billion GitHub acquisition at a Suncadia Resort retreat in the Cascade Mountains. GitHub supports global developer collaboration with Microsoft's cloud infrastructure, establishing Microsoft’s No. 2 role behind Amazon in cloud computing, as reported by New York Times.




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MP govt to hire pvt agencies for cloud services for data security

Urban Development Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya said the decision has been taken to ensure smooth cloud services in each department of the state and to ensure the safety of the government's data.




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SAP’s India cloud growing over 50%, to focus on smaller businesses: India MD

Manish Prasad, president and managing director of SAP Indian Subcontinent, told ET that India is a key growth market for the company. SAP, which is Europe's biggest tech company by market capitalisation, is seeing cloud revenues in the India market rising at over 50% a year as mid-market firms up adoption.




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DXC Technology sees Q3 results above estimates on cloud demand

Companies have been increasingly focusing on bringing AI technologies to their operations, driving demand for cloud computing services which are key to power AI systems. That has lifted demand for DXC's cloud infrastructure solutions.




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113: Semi-Abandoned System

Grey has created a strict file workflow, Myke had to cross his fingers, and they both divulge their Screen Crimes.




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118: Season of Uncertainty

Grey has never been more wrong, Myke is wondering about his dream office, and they both consider how motivated they are.




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126: Tempting the Universe

Grey is being normal, Myke has been tinkering with titles, and they both talk about their travel bag setups.




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131: A Truly Epic Sense of Denial

Grey had COVID, Myke had COVID, and they both share how this has changed their plans for the year.




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140: Cortex: In the Metaverse

Myke and Grey bought Meta Quest Pro headsets and have been using them for their Cortex Brand meetings. They talk about their experiences with the hardware, the software they used, and their feelings on VR as a tool for work.




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147: Stacked September

Grey has found a fellow Greycation enthusiast. Also, there are new iPhones and Apple Watches, offering more discussion topics than anticipated. A conversation about browser tabs takes place, and Myke is grappling with 'The Fear'.




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The case for fortified corn masa

As a busy mom, I rely on nutrient-dense, enriched grain products to ensure my children receive all the nutrients they need.




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Will giving up bread help you lose weight?

Over the holiday, I was playing with two of my nieces when one asked the other an age-old question, "If you were trapped on a desert island, and you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?"




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High contrast SWIR lenses for agricultural sorting

Resolve Optics is a developer and supplier of high contrast short wavelength infrared (SWIR) lenses for agricultural sorting applications.




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Fortress Technology to launch waste-saving weighing series at PACK EXPO 2021

Food metal detection specialist Fortress Technology will debut in-person its new Raptor weighing series at PACK EXPO in Las Vegas this fall.




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Mettler-Toledo’s M30 R-Series metal detection systems

Mettler Toledo's next-generation metal detection systems are designed to identify contaminants in a range of food manufacturing applications, with game-changing SENSE software extending intelligent control across the entire system.




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Vision technology helps bakers see the future

Food manufacturers around the globe need to ensure that quality standards are met—whether they have one manufacturing location or dozens.




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X-ray inspection solutions from Sesotec GmbH

Sesotec GmbH offers X-ray inspection solutions with its RAYCON product family.




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Cognex In-Sight 2800 series vision system

Automates error detection in minutes, no programming experience required.




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Eriez introduces Easy-to-Clean Round Spout Separators

Lower profile design enables easier installation and better performance.




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Fortress Technology releases updated pipeline metal detector

With optimized metal detection sensitivity and high hygiene standards, the updated detector protects productivity whilst providing consumers with safe, uncontaminated products.




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Antares Vision Group releases 'All-in-One' series of inspection solutions for food applications

New series provides single-machine in-line inspection and quality control through a broad array of combinable technologies.





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Kodiak releases CUBS line for kids

Kodiak’s latest launch, Kodiak CUBS, is making it easier for parents to fuel their little ones with a healthy breakfast.




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Eggo releases Stranger Things Hawkins Homestyle Waffles

Eggo's Hawkins Homestyle flavor can now be found in a limited-edition Stranger Things-inspired carton at Walmart in the freezer aisle nationwide.




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Van's Gluten Free Original Waffles recalled due to potential presence of undeclared wheat allergen

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that wheat-containing product was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of wheat.





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Post Consumer Brands releases Pebbles Waffles

Available in Fruity and Cocoa flavors, Pebbles Waffles are a fun, easy way for consumers to enjoy cereal in waffle form.




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Regulatory perspectives on labeling coconut and sesame as allergens

The Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004 (FALCPA) identified eight major food allergen categories that accounted for more than 90 percent of all documented food allergies in the U.S.