ICANN is Changing the Keys for the Internet’s Addressing System

For the first time ever, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is about to change the cryptographic keys that help secure the Internet’s Domain Name System (DNS). “It is critical that Internet Service Providers and network operators around the world make certain they are ready for this change as failure to do so can result in their users being unable to look up domain names and thus be unable to reach any site on the Internet” said David Conrad, ICANN’s Chief Technology Officer. Conrad added, “Network operators…

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Spending on the Internet of Things in CEE to Reach Nearly $27 Billion in 2021, According to New IDC Spending Guide

A new update to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Semiannual Internet of Things Spending Guide forecasts spending on the Internet of Things (IoT) in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) to grow 20.6% year on year in 2017, reaching just over $12 billion. By 2021, CEE IoT spending is expected to total nearly $27 billion as organizations continue to invest in the hardware, software, services, and connectivity that enable the IoT. “We are seeing companies in Central and Eastern Europe increasingly embracing the Internet of Things, with many planning to accelerate investments…

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Researchers develop wearable ways to “be your own battery”

The University of Surrey is developing a revolutionary technology that will allow people to act as their own “power source” by wearing clothing such as “smart” shirts and shoes that harvest and store electricity. The wearable power sources are Triboelectric Nanogenerators (TENGs), energy harvesting devices, which convert the movements of materials that produce static charge into usable electricity. When someone wears a TENG while walking or running, it harvests the mechanical energy from the movement and converts it into electricity. This can then be stored in batteries or supercapacitors, and…

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Gartner Identifies the Top Technologies for Security in 2017

Gartner, Inc. today highlighted the top technologies for information security and their implications for security organizations in 2017. Analysts presented their findings during the Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit, being held here through Thursday. “In 2017, the threat level to enterprise IT continues to be at very high levels, with daily accounts in the media of large breaches and attacks. As attackers improve their capabilities, enterprises must also improve their ability to protect access and protect from attacks,” said Neil MacDonald, vice president, distinguished analyst and Gartner Fellow Emeritus. “Security and risk leaders…

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FIREBALL – The Chinese Malware of 250 Million Computers Infected

Check Point Threat Intelligence and research teams recently discovered a high volume Chinese threat operation which has infected over 250 million computers worldwide. The installed malware,  Fireball, takes over target browsers and turns them into zombies. Fireball has two main functionalities:  the ability of running any code on victim computers–downloading any file or malware, and  hijacking and manipulating infected users’ web-traffic to generate ad-revenue. Currently, Fireball installs plug-ins and additional configurations to boost its advertisements, but just as easily it can turn into a prominent distributor for any additional malware.…

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New IDC MarketScape Evaluates European Mobile Banking Software Solutions, 2017 

IDC Financial Insights has released a new IDC MarketScape study to provide end users with guidance on examining existing mobile banking solutions and/or planning for future investment opportunities. The new study, IDC MarketScape: European Mobile Banking Software Solutions 2017 Vendor Assessment (IDC #EMEA42420917), is an IDC MarketScape assessment of European mobile banking software solutions in terms of how the major vendors compare with each other, and the most important criteria for financial institutions to consider when making a mobile banking investment decision. The study includes 11 solutions that have presence in Europe, and…

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Google Reveals a Powerful New AI Chip and Supercomputer

The new chip and a cloud-based machine-learning supercomputer will help Google establish itself as an AI-focused hardware maker. If artificial intelligence is rapidly eating software, then Google may have the biggest appetite around. At the company’s annual developer conference today, CEO Sundar Pichai announced a new computer processor designed to perform the kind of machine learning that has taken the industry by storm in recent years (see “10 Breakthrough Technologies: Deep Learning”). The announcement reflects how rapidly artificial intelligence is transforming Google itself, and it is the surest sign yet that…

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Artificial Intelligence comes to the rescue for the retail industry

Exponential progress in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, fueled by the combination of cloud, big data and new algorithms, is transforming the retail industry. As AI leverages big data to automate, predict and personalize, retail is testing and implementing these applications to garner robust competitive advantages. The key focus for AI in retail is customer relationships. In times of concerns for the retail sector in the UK where sales posted biggest quarterly fall since 2010, the refashioning of this industry comes as a breath of fresh air with many…

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How IT Consultancy Services can create a ‘Win-Win Situation’ for your business

In the present digital era, where technology plays a crucial role in transforming and shaping the ways businesses have been developing so far, IT consultancy is a game-changing tool! The IT ecosystem has faced various technological developments and is steadily growing at a faster pace than ever before. In order to drive business growth, IT consultancy has a lot to offer. Organizations are adopting the consultancy services from top service providers and availing the most promising advice to gain optimum business results. Good IT consultants not only save your time…

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Voice software has key role in future customer interactions

Consumers are increasingly combining their digital interactions with voice communications, and live conversation has become the new competitive battleground for customer experience.  Unfortunately, most brands lack the ability to bridge the gap between digital and voice for a unified view across the customer journey. This is creating serious challenges for their customer experience initiatives. In response, call intelligence company Invoca is upgrading its Invoca for Adobe Marketing Cloud service, to be powered by Invoca Signal. It enables marketers automatically to capture custom, actionable insights from hundreds of data points on…

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