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What CIOs can learn from the massive Optus outage

CIO

The network outage, which shows the vulnerabilities in interconnected systems, provides a reminder that, despite sophisticated systems, things can, and will, go wrong, and it offers some important lessons for CIOs to take prudent action now. For CIOs, handling such incidents goes beyond just managing IT systems.

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With fresh capital, Symend aims to build a better debt collection system

TechCrunch

As Joshaghani explained to me, Symend works with a company’s existing systems to “optimize engagement” with customers falling behind on bills due to illness, job loss, family trouble and other foreseen and unforeseen circumstances. delinquent credit card).

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The Worst Possible Day: U.S. Telecommunications and Huawei

The Cipher Brief

The emergence of the Chinese company Huawei as a leading provider of integrated telecommunications systems is seen as such a security threat that the U.S. The business of integrated telecommunications equipment, however, is not a “consumer” issue; it is about systems used by critical infrastructure. Opening Gambit.

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Why Java is Still Relevant 30 Years Later

Mentormate

Robust and Reliable Initially named “Oak” after the tree outside its creator’s office and later renamed due to trademark issues, Java’s name comes from the coffee consumed during its naming process. The availability of these options gives developers the flexibility to choose the JDK that best suits their needs and budget.

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Cybersecurity Snapshot: CSRB Calls Exchange Online Hack “Preventable,” While CISA, Others Warn About XZ Utils Backdoor Vulnerability

Tenable

Check out why the Cyber Safety Review Board has concluded that the Microsoft Exchange Online breach “should have never occurred.” Office of Management and Budget (OMB) recently issued Uncle Sam’s first government-wide AI policy designed to help federal agencies mitigate the risks and maximize the benefits of using AI. And the U.S.

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Telematics Systems: How Streaming Data is Used in Transportation

Altexsoft

Industries operating vehicle fleets with installed telematics systems generate huge streams of data. With the right telematics system in place, this data can become a deep pool of valuable business insights for companies engaged in transportation and logistics. and informatics (the study of computational systems).

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6 Tips to Avoid Issues During Your Commercial Move

Strategy Driven

IT and Telecommunications Setup One of the most critical aspects of a commercial move involves ensuring that your IT and telecommunications systems are transferred smoothly and become operational with minimal downtime. Similarly, it’s wise to designate a portion of your moving budget for emergency expenses.