If your IT team needs a low-cost, lock-in-free cloud monitoring tool, open source might be the way to go. Cloud computing continues to skyrocket in popularity. But because infrastructure and other cloud services are accessed on-demand and over the internet, they call for a different approach to monitoring than traditional, on-premises models. As a result, […]
Archives for June 2021
Managing third-party risk in a connected world
Recent world events have accelerated digital transformation programmes in organisations of all sizes and sectors. As businesses create more connected products, integrate new technologies or enter new partnerships, they need to ensure they are not exposing their data and systems or their clients’ data to cyber risks, says Paul Kenealy, co-founder & managing director at […]
Overcoming the barriers to global IoT connectivity: How regional operators can reap rewards from IoT
It is exhilarating to be involved in an innovative and fast-paced technology sector with the potential to transform lives and disrupt business models, acting as a real global gamechanger. IoT is just that, says Nick Earle, CEO of Eseye. Its potential across a diversity of sectors from medicine to manufacturing and logistics to retail is immense […]
GitHub Copilot is an AI tool that helps devs to write better code
GitHub has launched a preview of GitHub Copilot, a new AI pair programmer that helps developers to write better code. The Microsoft-owned company said the tool “draws context from the code you’re working on,” and suggests whole lines or entire functions. This, GitHub says, could enable engineers to be more productive and potentially lower the barriers to enter software […]
Zoom acquires AI translation startup Kites
Zoom has announced the acquisition of Karlsruhe Information Technology Solutions (Kites) – a startup focused on the development of real-time AI-powered translation technologies. Founded in 2015 by members of Germany’s Karlsruhe Institute of Technology faculty, Kites is comprised of 12 research scientists who will now assist Zoom’s engineering team in advancing in the field of machine translation (MT). The technology will […]
Kubernetes costs spiralling as businesses fail to monitor spend
Expenditure on Kubernetes is rising dramatically, and most businesses are struggling to accurately project how much they’re expecting to spend on their container orchestration systems in future. Over the last year, Kubernetes-related costs surged for 68% of businesses, according to research by the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF), which manages the ecosystem. Just 12% of businesses lowered […]
Advancing safe deployment with AIOps—introducing Gandalf
“Changes to Azure services and the Azure platform itself are both inevitable and beneficial, to ensure continuous delivery of updates, new features, and security enhancements. However, change is also a primary cause of service regressions that can contribute towards reliability issues—for hyperscale cloud providers, indeed for any IT service provider. As such, it is critical […]
12 official practice questions for the CCNA 200-301 exam
Cisco finalized the transformation of its Cisco Certified Network Associate, or CCNA, certification track in February 2020, introducing more drastic changes than the certifications had seen before. With the CCNA redesign, Cisco merged multiple certification tracks into a single, more comprehensive exam. The new CCNA 200-301 exam adds security, automation and programmability topics, while continuing […]
SIMCom announces the smallest eSIM-enabled module for space-constrained cellular IoT
The SIM7070 series from SIMCom is an NB-IoT module in a compact footprint (24 mm x 24 mm) combining GSMA-compliant eSIM remote management from Kigen with a best-in-class eSIM security controller from Infineon optimized for space-constrained and industrial applications. SIMCom, Kigen and Infineon have announced the module’s immediate availability, even as a first in Europe. […]
The installed base of smart street lights approaches 20 million units worldwide
According to a new research report from the IoT analyst firm Berg Insight, the installed base of smart street lights amounted to 16.2 million globally at the end of 2020. Growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 24.8 percent, the installed base will reach 48.8 million by the end of 2025. Europe leads […]