Chainalysis, a blockchain data analytic firm has raised another $100 million in its Series E funding round led by investment firm Coatue and saw participation from Blackstone, Sequoia Heritage, and SVB Capital. Michael Granger, co-founder, and CEO of Chainalysis Michael Gronage said, “The future of finance and national security will be based on blockchain data-driven […]
Archives for June 2021
AWS launches bug-busting programme for developers
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is launching a global competition to encourage developers to hunt out a million dodgy code and software vulnerabilities, and potentially eliminate hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of technical debt, using the Amazon CodeGuru console in the AWS BugBust Challenge. Developers can sign up online to create a BugBust event to […]
Antivirus creator John McAfee found dead in Spanish prison
Antivirus software pioneer John McAfee has reportedly been found dead in a Spanish prison, hours after the country’s highest court approved his extradition to the United States. The Catalan police force, the Mossos d’Esquadra, confirmed a report in El País that the 75-year-old had been found dead in the Brians 2 prison, just outside of […]
Blockchain newsletter for June: Empower a resilient, sustainable future for your business
<!– –> Share this post: Sustainability is a critical issue for board directors and CEOs feeling the pressure to improve environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance. Research from the IBM Institute of Business Value finds that 84% of global consumers say sustainability is important when it comes to choosing a brand, while 90% of investors […]
IBM serves up player tracking tools for Wimbledon fans
IBM has announced a set of new AI-based fan experiences for this year’s Wimbledon Tennis Championships, which are set to start on Monday. The tech giant has a 30-year history with the competition, providing innovative features through its Watson AI service. For the 2021 tournament, three new tools have been launched to help fans to engage with the […]
LDT Smart Fire Prevention System Offers Real-Time Fire Detection With LoRa®
Battery based system effectively protects commercial property from costly fire damage. Semtech Corporation announced that LDT, a South Korea based solutions provider to display and Internet of Things (IoT) industries, has integrated Semtech’s LoRa® devices into its smart fire prevention system that utilizes sensors and a network camera to detect any flames, smoke, passive infrared, […]
McAfee Sees Ransomware-as-a-Service, Cryptocurrency and Internet of Things Threats Surge in Q1 2021
Key Findings: McAfee sees attackers shift from mass-spread campaigns to fewer, more lucrative targets Cryptocurrency coin miner malware increases 117% due to growth in 64-bit CoinMiner applications New Mirai malware variants drove increases in Internet of Things and Linux threats Overall newly detected malware threats averaged 688 per minute McAfee Corp., the device-to-cloud cybersecurity company, […]
The CIO’s Role in Maintaining a Strong Supply Chain
As the pandemic proved, a strong supply chain is essential for immediate and long-term business health. CIOs are perfectly positioned to play an essential part here. Credit: Quality Stock Arts via Adobe Stock COVID-19 wreaked havoc on supply chains worldwide. Now, as enterprises continue restoring operations to pre-pandemic levels, business leaders have started assessing the […]
Digital Transformation is Not Magic
Transformation must be a way of life, not a one-and-done IT migration. IT teams that actively pursue new technologies will future proof the business. Credit: fergregory via Adobe Stock Digital transformation seems to be on every IT leader’s mind, with tech companies claiming to have a wand that can magically transform business operations. Artificial or […]
The heartbeat of the smart home: Reliable and seamless connectivity
We live in an increasingly connected world, shaped by ever more sophisticated technologies as the IoT approaches tipping point. The digitalization and networking of more and more “things” is transforming all areas of our life, reaching beyond smart factories, offices, cars and suchlike to also redefine the home experience. Demand for smart home devices and […]