Hoping to bridge the gap between classical and quantum computers, startup Quantum Computing Inc.’s Qatalyst constrained optimization technology now works with AWS across the two platforms. The offering permits inexperienced quantum users to submit complex problems to one of several quantum-based systems through AWS’ Braket quantum-based service. Users have the option of submitting the same […]
Archives for April 2021
Security awareness training quiz: Insider threat prevention
By Too often, enterprises classify cybersecurity as an IT-only activity and discuss risk management exclusively in terms of technology or tools. Yet, multiple studies continuously prove that insiders pose one of the greatest risks to an enterprise’s security. Whether accidental or malicious, insider threats can cause enormous financial and reputational damage — for example, through […]
supply chain security
Supply chain security is the part of supply chain management that focuses on the risk management of external suppliers, vendors, logistics and transportation. Its goal is to identify, analyze and mitigate the risks inherent in working with other organizations as part of a supply chain. Supply chain security involves both physical security relating to products […]
Experian API Leaks Most Americans’ Credit Scores
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cyber hygiene
What is cyber hygiene? Cyber hygiene (or cybersecurity hygiene) is a cybersecurity practice that maintains the basic health and security of hardware and software. Cyber hygiene is a joint precautionary measure performed by an organization’s security practitioner, computer system administrator and users to help protect from attacks. The basic practice aids in maintaining and protecting […]
US judge refuses to dismiss AWS claims that Trump interfered with JEDI cloud deal
A US Federal Claims judge has refused a request from Microsoft and the US Department of Justice to dismiss Amazon’s claims that the Trump administration interfered with the bidding process for the Pentagon’s JEDI contract. Judge Patricia Campbell-Smith decision on Wednesday paves the way for further review of a lawsuit filed by Amazon Web Services […]
Disney+ expands AWS collaboration to fuel global rollout
The Walt Disney Company has extended its partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) as it continues the global rollout of its Disney+ streaming service. Since it was revealed in 2017, AWS has been heavily involved in the development of Disney+, providing a range of services from data analytics to storage. The extension will see Disney tapping into […]
Blockchain for managing judicial bonds and deposits
<!– –> Share this post: Complex business processes that involve hundreds of external partners, thousands of discrete events to be recorded and tracked, and millions in funds are excellent candidates for digital transformation using blockchain. Managing a portfolio of judicial bonds and deposits, also known as judicial guarantees, is one such process. Some countries, jurisdictions […]
How to Change Gender Disparity Among Data Science Roles
Founder of Deloitte’s women in data science and analytics group on importance of inclusion in technology. As organizations debate if and how they might advance inclusivity among technology teams, there may be some opportunity in the post-pandemic world. Tracy Ring, managing director of cognitive, analytics and RPA alliances for Deloitte Consulting and founder of Deloitte’s […]
Google Anthos features and updates
Google launched Anthos in 2019 and, since then, it has added features and updates to compete in the highly competitive market for multi-cloud services. Anthos is a cloud-agnostic container environment based on Kubernetes and its software ecosystem. Since managed Kubernetes is a commodity product, much of Anthos focuses on the peripheral pieces necessary to create […]