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Daily Crunch: After glitch causes a two-hour global outage, WhatsApp restores service

TechCrunch

Emergency response services have had a big boost of data thanks to advances in connected technology, with watches that can detect when their wearers are falling down and are experiencing trauma, cars that can pinpoint where their drivers are located and home systems that can transmit important data about fires when you cannot.

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6 most underhyped technologies in IT — plus one that’s not dead yet

CIO

Generative AI and, more specifically, ChatGPT captivated the corporate world in 2023, with board directors, CEOs, and other executives fawning (and sometimes fearing) the technology. But with all due respect, AI is hardly the only critical tech in town. But with all due respect, AI is hardly the only critical tech in town.

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How PwC and SAP are doing right by helping clients unlock ESG value

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When presented by the new Supply Chain Due Diligence Act ( SCDDA) in Germany, PwC realized their clients would need tools and processes to automate evaluation of suppliers. They decided to tap into the SAP Business Network which has connections with over 40 million suppliers around the world.

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Governance and Fighting the Curse of Complexity

CIO

The boulder is made from complex infrastructure, network connections, data stores, and devices. The Burgeoning Complexity of IT and Security Solutions On a business level, complexity comes from growth through acquisition – when enterprises inherit systems of record and of work that, more often than not, are different from one another.

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AI and automation will play an increasing role in technology

CIO

By Ram Velaga, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Core Switching Group This article is a continuation of Broadcom’s blog series: 2023 Tech Trends That Transform IT. Stay tuned for future blogs that dive into the technology behind these trends from more of Broadcom’s industry-leading experts.

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Unveiling the risks of OT systems and how to secure them

CIO

When we consider what security means for an organization, most think of needing to secure systems and devices like cloud computing instances, servers, employee workstations, and other tech commonly seen in the workplace. To address this, attack surface management (ASM) offers a lifeline for organizations to secure their OT systems.

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How to minimize remote access cyber security threats in 2024

CIO

Cloud is the dominant attack surface through which these critical exposures are accessed, due to its operational efficiency and pervasiveness across industries. Interestingly enough, high-tech companies were also among the top organizations targeted by threat actors. Attack premeditation is another vital way to secure your systems.