Cisco sets its sights on quantum data centres

Cisco is pushing the frontiers of quantum technology with a focus on practical quantum networks and data centres. At its recent Quantum Summit 2024, Cisco brought together industry experts to explore breakthroughs in everything from quantum networking to security. However, its vision for a next-generation quantum data centre took centre stage. Cisco’s ambitious concept for… Read more »

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Konecta and Google Cloud team up to drive AI-enabled customer experience innovation

Konecta, a specialist in customer experience (CX) and digital services, has formed a three-year strategic partnership with Google Cloud. This alliance strengthens Konecta’s leadership in delivering innovative customer experience solutions powered by AI, automation, and cloud technologies. This collaboration will see Konecta transition its 100,000-person workforce to Google Workspace,  enhancing collaboration and productivity across its… Read more »

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Security gaps found in encrypted cloud storage services

Researchers from ETH Zurich have uncovered significant security vulnerabilities in several widely used end-to-end encrypted (E2EE) cloud storage services. The cryptographic flaws could allow attackers to bypass encryption, compromise file confidentiality, tamper with data, or even inject unauthorised files into users’ storage. The study analysed five E2EE cloud storage providers—Sync, pCloud, Seafile, Icedrive, and Tresorit—which… Read more »

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Nordic cloud provider DataCrunch raises €13M to scale AI infrastructure

Helsinki-based cloud infrastructure provider DataCrunch has secured €13 million in seed funding to expand its specialised computing services across Europe. The investment round was led by byFounders, with participation from J12 Ventures, Local Tapiola, Nordea, and several technology sector investors, positioning the company to develop its cloud infrastructure optimised explicitly for artificial intelligence workloads. DataCrunch,… Read more »

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IN4IT launches free personal tier VPN server supported by Wireguard

Cloud and DevOps specialists IN4IT has launched a free-for-personal-use virtual private network (VPN) server, based on WireGuard protocols, with OpenID, SAML, and SCIM support. The product joins a cloud product suite that aims to allow IN4IT customers to replace expensive cloud tooling with more affordable options. The VPN server will be offered on AWS Marketplace,… Read more »

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Intel hit with security probe in China as tech war escalates

China has launched a security review of Intel processors through its cybersecurity watchdog, marking the latest escalation in the ongoing technology confrontation between Beijing and Washington. The Cyber Security Association of China (CSAC) announced on October 16 that it would examine Intel CPUs sold in mainland China, citing “frequent vulnerabilities and high failure rates.” Intel’s… Read more »

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Ververica plans ‘Bring Your Own Cloud’ deployment option for its Streaming Data Platform

Ververica, the original creator of Apache Flink and a specialist in real-time data streaming, today unveiled a plan for its ‘Bring Your Own Cloud’ (BYOC) deployment option for the Ververica Streaming Data Platform. The company introduced its plans for the BYOC deployment option in Berlin at Flink Forward, the company’s annual event for Apache Flink… Read more »

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Ververica expands advanced stream processing tech with ‘Powered By Ververica’ program

Ververica, the creator of Apache Flink, has launched its ‘Powered By Ververica’ program, aimed at expanding the reach of advanced stream processing technology by providing access to the cutting-edge VERA engine to leading partners. StreamNative, the cloud-native data streaming company founded by the original creators of Apache Pulsar, joins as the first partner in this… Read more »

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UiPath teams up with SAP to accelerate enterprise automation for SAP customers

UiPath, an enterprise automation and AI software company, has revealed its UiPath Platform will be integrated with the SAP Build Process Automation solution and sold as one of the SAP Solution Extensions. The offering is integrated with SAP Build Process Automation and will help to enable true enterprise-wide transformation by allowing customers to embrace a… Read more »

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NordVPN implements post-quantum cryptography in Linux App

NordVPN has integrated post-quantum cryptography into its Linux application, marking an early adoption of this technology in the consumer VPN market. This move addresses growing concerns about the potential for future quantum computers to break current encryption standards, potentially compromising sensitive data. The update, released in late September, introduces post-quantum cryptography to NordVPN’s Nordlynx protocol.… Read more »

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