The retail giant said the DL Freight supply chain invoice and payment platform is managing 500,000 carrier shipments annually. Image: iStock/nightman1965 More about IoT Walmart Canada says its deployment of what it calls “the world’s biggest industrial IoT/blockchain roll-out” has reduced shipping discrepancies by 97%. The retailer is using the DL Freight supply chain invoice […]
Archives for September 2020
Launching nine new projects on blockchain and data transparency
<!– –> Share this post: The Columbia-IBM Center for Blockchain and Data Transparency brings together cross-disciplinary teams to advance innovation in blockchain and data transparency and closely associated topics for the good of society that will drive new science and technology, develop thought leadership and influence policy. Our aim is support not just cutting-edge research […]
Zoom finally rolls out two-factor authentication
Zoom has added two-factor authentication (2FA) to its video-conferencing platform in an effort to help organisations prevent identity theft and security breaches, as well as reduce security costs for businesses and schools. Users who are part of an organisation can now use the additional security layer by choosing between one-time password (TOTP) apps, such as Google Authenticator […]
Optimize Your Corporate Security and Resilience Programs
CIOs and IT leaders should broaden their thinking around data and data analytics and empower their organizations to implement effective security and resilience programs. The global COVID-19 pandemic is the most intensive data-driven global crisis we’ve seen. Even the most forward leaning and well-resourced companies have struggled with the sheer volume of data they must […]
SIMCom CEO Yang Tao: Cat.1 booms, SIMCom Plans Ahead
By SIMCom, a global leader in the cellular module space. It’s inevitable that 2G and 3G will be discontinued, and then NB-IoT, 4G, 5G will take on the responsibility of supporting the Internet of Things (IoT). What will happen to module industry? SIMCom CEO Yang Tao expressed his views on this. According to Mr. Yang […]
As Virtualized RANs Emerge in 5G Efforts, Security Concerns Arise
News As Virtualized RANs Emerge in 5G Efforts, Security Concerns Arise By David Ramel 09/11/2020 As Radio Access Networks (RANs) get more attention with the ongoing rollouts of 5G networks, at least one firm is bringing up security concerns associated with the new virtualized technology. RAN tech figured prominently in the recent 5G breakthrough claimed […]
Cloud vs. Virtualization: What’s the Difference?
News Cloud vs. Virtualization: What’s the Difference? By David Ramel 09/10/2020 A recent online tech event about cost considerations for virtualization and cloud computing started out with the basics by explaining exactly what the difference is between the two, especially pertinent to readers of this publication that happens to be named Virtualization & Cloud Review. […]
What does Mukesh Ambani eke out from each of his new investors? Less than $2 a month
By Andy Mukherjee Mukesh Ambani has joined the league of world’s richest with the help of a simple formula: assembling admirers for $2 businesses. First he got Facebook and Google to back his fledgling digital ambitions, and now he may be trying to entice Amazon into his retail venture, already India’s largest. In four years, […]
Twitter expands misinformation rules ahead of U.S. election
Twitter said on Thursday it would label or remove misinformation aiming to undermine confidence in the U.S. election, including posts claiming victory before results have been certified or inciting unlawful conduct to prevent a peaceful transfer of power. Twitter said in a blog post it was updating its rules to recognize the changes in how […]
NGOs urge Facebook to ensure fair audit of India content issue
Over 40 NGOs and organisations have written an open letter to Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg and COO Sheryl Sandberg, asking them to address Facebook India’s alleged bias and failure to address dangerous content in the country. In the letter dated September 9, the entities said Facebook must ensure the independence and thoroughness of an ongoing […]