Navigating the Future of International Technology
Predictive analytics often uses supervised learning because it relies on labelled historical data to make accurate predictions about future events. Supervised learning algorithms are trained on input-output pairs, enabling them to identify patterns and relationships that can be used to forecast outcomes. Supervised learningis a type of machine learning where an algorithm is trained on…
US Republican Senator Rick Scott has queried Intel’s CEO over plans to cut over 15,000 jobs, despite the company’s receipt of nearly $20 billion in US grants and loans intended to boost semiconductor production and create jobs. Scott has questioned the Commerce Department’s awards, fearing a lack of metrics to protect taxpayer funds from companies…
User acceptance testing is a vital step in the software development process that ensures the product is fit for its intended purpose. While full automation in UAT is appealing for its efficiency, a combination of automation and human judgement is essential for comprehensive testing. User acceptance testing is a testing phase where the software is…
Virtual servers play a key role in building applications, tools, or environments. Most organisations use virtual servers to reduce server hardware expenses and lower power and energy costs. Virtual servers play a crucial role in modern IT infrastructure, providing users with a versatile and efficient solution for hosting their applications and data. By leveraging virtualisation…
A vulnerability assessment is the process of identifying, quantifying, and ranking the vulnerabilities in a system. Vulnerability from the perspective of disaster management means assessing the threats from potential hazards to the population and infrastructure. Vulnerability assessment is a critical component of disaster management that involves identifying, analysing, and evaluating the vulnerabilities of a community,…
NOYB alleges that the European Parliament failed to protect employee personal data adequately, violating GDPR. The organisation calls for enforcement from the European Data Protection Supervisor following repeated cybersecurity issues within EU institutions. OUR TAKEThis incident is a major breach in data protection measures at key EU institutions. The potential exposure of sensitive employee information…
Amazon’s cloud computing division, Amazon Web Services (AWS), has announced a major commitment to Brazil, revealing plans to invest 10.1 billion reais (approximately $1.8 billion) to enhance its data centre operations in the country. This strategic investment is expected to significantly strengthen AWS’s infrastructure, enabling improved cloud service capabilities across the region. OUR TAKEAWS’s $1.8…
The leaked data encompassed over 44 million messages from Disney’s Slack channels, indicating a significant breach of internal communications. The data leak was attributed to a hacking group named NullBulge, which published sensitive information from Disney’s internal communications platform, Slack. OUR TAKEThe leak exposed personally identifiable information (PII) of employees and customers, including passport numbers…
Oracle’s stock rose by 10% last week, and the advancement of AI-integrated cloud services will further drive its revenue growth. Since the beginning of this year, Oracle’s stock has risen far more than Microsoft and Amazon. If this growth trend continues, Oracle’s market value is expected to increase by $39 billion. OUR TAKEWith the support…
Mark Zuckerberg admits regret over Meta’s content moderation decisions during the COVID-19 pandemic, influenced by pressure from the Biden administration. Meta plans to resist future government pressure on content moderation, emphasising a commitment to free speech. OUR TAKEMark Zuckerberg’s admission highlights how tech giants like Meta can be influenced by political forces, raising concerns about…