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Bumble sunsets acquired apps, Fruitz and Official, to cut costs

February 19, 2025

Bumble is discontinuing its two acquired apps, the dating and relationship apps Fruitz and Official. The move was shared during the company’s fourth-quarter earnings call. As explained by CEO Lidiane Jones during the call, the choice to discontinue Fruitz, a French dating app, and Official, an app designed to help couples strengthen their relationships, allows…

Bridging AI Readiness in Australia

February 19, 2025

GUEST OPINION: With AI reshaping industries at unprecedented rates, findings from the 2024 CISCO Live Report suggest Australian companies are trailing, with only four percent ready to leverage the technology, a decline from the previous year. Across APAC use cases for AI and cloud adoption are countless including enhancing cybersecurity through to transforming network resiliency,…

Australian IVF giant Genea confirms hackers ‘accessed data’ during cyberattack

February 19, 2025

Troubled electric truck maker Nikola files for bankruptcy

February 19, 2025

Hydrogen electric trucking startup Nikola Corp. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Wednesday after it failed to find a buyer or secure additional funds to maintain operations. Nikola was once a Silicon Valley darling, valued at $30 billion in June 2020 after it went public through a special purpose acquisition merger. But a series of…

F5 Redefines ADC for the AI Era

February 19, 2025

COMPANY NEWS: Next-generation Application Delivery Controllers address hybrid, multicloud, and AI-driven IT complexity crisis F5 is leading ADC transformation with convergence of high-performance application delivery with sophisticated application security capabilities into a single platform New reference architecture and partner alliances help customers deliver a secure future for AI-powered digital world

Superhuman introduces AI-powered categorization to reduce spammy emails in your inbox

February 19, 2025

It has been more than two years since ChatGPT burst on the scene. Shortly after that, it seemed like almost every email app integrated AI-powered email writing and summaries. Some also introduced AI-powered search for you to sift through your inbox quickly. Superhuman is now using AI to try and tackle one of the primary…

Hyperlume wants to make chip-to-chip communication faster and more efficient

February 19, 2025

Data centers consumed 4.4% of U.S. electricity in 2023 and are estimated to use up to 12% by 2028. The majority of the energy data centers suck up is used to help transfer data from chip to chip. A company called Hyperlume is looking to make that process more energy-efficient while also speeding it up.…

Foxit Announces New Software Kits Targeting PDFs

February 19, 2025

Foxit’s suite of products provides PDF and eSignature solutions to knowledge workers needing more from their documents and workflows than traditional tools offer. The vendor announced new functionalities targeting document conversion and PDF developer tools today. SDKs target PDF needs and add new conversion features Foxit’s February rollout includes new features in two areas. One,…

Coder Chief Product Officer on AI & Bringing CDEs to the Enterprise

February 19, 2025

Coder recently announced its availability on the AWS Marketplace, the latest in a series of product announcements. The company has championed its mission of easing the onboarding difficulties of developers and enabling individuals and small teams through its solutions. Channel Insider spoke with Coder’s Chief Product Officer, Eric Ledyard, to learn more about his views…

Augury raises $73M on a $1B+ valuation for AI to detect malfunctions in factory machines

February 19, 2025

As companies like Nvidia and SoftBank make industrial robotics into a key focus for future R&D, a startup has raised funding today for another facet of how AI is being used on the factory room floor. Augury, which develops AI-based hardware that measures vibrations, sound, temperature and other factors to understand how machines are working…

GapFinder helps businesses find prime locations with data driven insights

February 19, 2025

New feature turns complex data into confident growth strategies, taking the risk out of location decisions

NIH funding uncertainty spurs new biotech venture fund

February 19, 2025

Earlier this month, the Trump administration directed the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to impose limits on specific types of funding it provides to research institutions. Although a federal judge has temporarily blocked the policy change, government grants to early-stage biotech startups could still face delays or be eliminated entirely, said Chris Gibson, co-founder and…

Murena now sells a ‘deGoogled’ Pixel Tablet

February 19, 2025

Murena, the French privacy firm that’s forked Android to deliver so-called deGoogled smartphones, has repeated the trick with a tablet. So if you’re keen to get your hands on a shiny Pixel Tablet — but without the usual bundle of Google apps and services — Murena has you covered. The Murena Pixel Tablet runs the…

Maximizing Efficiency: How CNC Press Brakes Are Revolutionizing Sheet Metal Fabrication

February 19, 2025

CNC press brakes have transformed the sheet metal fabrication industry, providing a level of efficiency, precision, and cost-effectiveness that traditional methods cannot match. These computer-controlled machines streamline bending operations, minimize material wastage, and enable complex, repeatable designs with unparalleled accuracy. As industries increasingly rely on automation, ACCURL CNC press brakes stand out for their advanced…

Tenable strengthens Identity Exposure capabilities to ‘protect against compromises’

February 19, 2025

Tenable Identity Exposure addresses identity sprawl security challenges with 360-degree visibility into identity risk Tenable, the exposure management company, today announced the launch of Identity 360 and Exposure Center, two new Tenable Identity Exposure capabilities designed to help organisations pinpoint identity risks and take swift, targeted action to prevent identity-based attacks.

Guidde taps AI to help create software training videos

February 19, 2025

Creating corporate training videos for software is a time-consuming ordeal, especially if you’re an organization with a lot of software licenses. Training videos can help get employees up to speed, but they’re a big lift. They often take entire teams to produce. Tel Aviv-based entrepreneur Yoav Einav thought there might be an alternative, cheaper way…

A former Etsy product manager built an AI-powered app for new parents

February 19, 2025

Career product manager Amanda DeLuca has launched a parenting management app, Riley, born out of her own experience with parental anxiety and feedback from other families. DeLuca, who previously at Google, Nerdwallet, and Eventbrite, in addition to Etsy, became pregnant three years ago. At the time, she and her husband, who is also a product…

Sustainable Cutting Solutions: How Techni Waterjet is Leading the Industry with Eco-Friendly Waterjet Technology

February 19, 2025

Waterjet cutting has revolutionized modern manufacturing, offering precision and versatility in cutting various materials. Unlike traditional cutting methods, which often generate excessive heat and waste, waterjet cutting provides a cleaner, more efficient alternative. As industries move toward sustainable practices, the demand for eco-friendly cutting solutions has surged.

Boomi Unveils Comprehensive API Management to Combat API Sprawl and Power Agentic AI

February 19, 2025

Boomi, the intelligent integration and automation leader, unveiled its comprehensive API Management (APIM) solution, delivering cloud-scale APIM alongside market-leading integration and automation, data management, and AI capabilities as part of the Boomi Enterprise Platform. Comprised of Boomi’s existing API Management offering along with assets recently acquired from both Cloud Software Group and APIIDA, Boomi API…

Datadog identifies whoAMI attack; 4% of orgs vulnerable

February 19, 2025

Datadog’s Security Labs team recently identified a whoAMI attack, a vulnerability in AWS’s Amazon Machine Image (AMI) that could be used to gain access to thousands of accounts if executed at scale, and estimated that 4% of organisations are vulnerable.

Hyundai’s new Tesla charging port comes up short

February 19, 2025

Kuda and CEO face allegations of sex discrimination and unfair dismissal from former executive, per filing

February 19, 2025

An employment tribunal case has placed Kuda Technologies, one of Africa’s fastest-growing digital banks, under scrutiny over allegations of workplace discrimination, harassment, and wrongful dismissal. Rosemary Hewat, Kuda’s former Group Chief People Officer (CPO), filed a complaint accusing the company and its CEO, Babatunde Ogundeyi, of sex discrimination, victimization, and unfair dismissal. According to the…

Pokémon Go maker Niantic is reportedly selling its games division

February 19, 2025

Niantic, the company behind the popular augmented reality game Pokémon Go, is looking to sell its game development business, Bloomberg reported. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Humane’s AI Pin is dead

February 18, 2025

Humane announced on Tuesday that it has been acquired by HP for $116 million. The hardware startup is immediately discontinuing sales of its $499 AI Pins. Humane told customers who had already purchased an AI Pin that their devices will stop functioning before the end of the month, at 12 PM PST on February 28,…

Humane’s AI Pin is dead, as HP buys startup for $116M

February 18, 2025

Humane announced on Tuesday that it has been acquired by HP for $116 million. The hardware startup is immediately discontinuing sales of its $499 AI Pins. Humane alerted customers who have already purchased the Pin that their devices will stop functioning before the end of the month — at 12 PM PST on February 28,…

Humane’s AI Pin is dead, as HP buys startup’s assets for $116M

February 18, 2025

Humane announced on Tuesday that most of its assets have been acquired by HP for $116 million. The hardware startup is immediately discontinuing sales of its $499 AI Pins. Humane alerted customers who have already purchased the Pin that their devices will stop functioning before the end of the month — at 12 PM PST…

Launch of Progress Data Cloud Creates Platform to Accelerate AI Strategies and Digital Transformation

February 18, 2025

New offering empowers enterprises to simplify data operations and enhance AI capabilities in the cloud COMPANY NEWS: Progress (Nasdaq: PRGS), the trusted provider of AI-powered digital experiences and infrastructure software provider has announced the launch of Progress® Data Cloud℠, a managed Data Platform as a Service designed to simplify enterprise data and artificial intelligence (AI)…

Trump admin reverses hydropower layoffs that sparked grid stability fears

February 18, 2025

Google Play Books purchases on iOS now skirt the App Store’s commission

February 18, 2025

Google has gained permission to sell its e-books and audiobooks directly to customers through its iOS app, Google Play Books. While iOS apps today can offer access to content previously purchased elsewhere, like e-books bought via a website, developers have to request a specific exception to link their iOS app’s users to the company’s own…

Kyocera announces coming O-RU Alliance to advance 5G Open RAN

February 18, 2025

Japanese communications devices maker Kyocera has announced that together with six other telecommunications hardware manufacturers will establish the “O-RU Alliance” in March 2025.

Duolingo ‘killed’ its mascot with a Cybertruck, and it’s going weirdly well

February 18, 2025

Duolingo’s mascot, Duo the owl, is dead. Okay, Duo isn’t really dead (we think), but the language learning app committed so hard to this bit that its CEO, Luis von Ahn, read a eulogy for this beloved green bird on TikTok. As any fiction author could probably tell you, killing everyone’s favorite character is not…

Elon Musk staffer created a DOGE AI assistant for making government “less dumb”

February 18, 2025

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Westcon-Comstor New Zealand now sole distributor of VMware by Broadcom products

February 18, 2025

Global technology provider and specialist distributor Westcon-Comstor New Zealand has become the exclusive distributor of VMware by Broadcom products in New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.

South Korean convenience stores pilot face recognition payments

February 18, 2025

Facial recognition systems are coming to South Korea in 2025 but not necessarily for surveillance of citizens as in China.

Safe Superintelligence, Ilya Sutskever’s AI startup, is reportedly close to raising roughly $1B

February 18, 2025

Safe Superintelligence, an AI startup founded by former OpenAI chief scientist Ilya Sutskever, could be close to raising more than $1 billion at a $30 billion valuation — a higher valuation than reported just weeks ago. Bloomberg reports that VC firm Greenoaks Capital Partners is leading the deal and pledging to invest half a billion…

Amazon, Microsoft, and Exxon want to make scandal-plagued carbon markets more trustworthy

February 18, 2025

Thinking Machine Labs is ex-OpenAI CTO Mira Murati’s new startup

February 18, 2025

Former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati has announced her new startup. Unsurprisingly, it’s focused on AI. Called Thinking Machine Labs, the startup, which came out of stealth today, intends to build tooling to “make AI work for [people’s] unique needs and goals,” and to create AI systems that are “more widely understood, customizable, and generally capable”…

Thinking Machines Lab is ex-OpenAI CTO Mira Murati’s new startup

February 18, 2025

Former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati has announced her new startup. Unsurprisingly, it’s focused on AI. Called Thinking Machines Lab, the startup, which came out of stealth today, intends to build tooling to “make AI work for [people’s] unique needs and goals,” and to create AI systems that are “more widely understood, customizable, and generally capable”…

VC giant Insight Partners confirms January cyberattack

February 18, 2025

Fintech fundraising is giving me 2021 flashbacks

February 18, 2025

Welcome to TechCrunch Fintech! This week we’re looking at some big valuation jumps, how Stripe is eyeing another shareholder sale, a colorful conversation with an early-stage VC, and more! To get a roundup of TechCrunch’s biggest and most important fintech stories delivered to your inbox every Tuesday at 8:00 a.m. PT, subscribe here. The big…

Fiverr wants gig workers to offload some of their work to AI

February 18, 2025

Gig marketplace Fiverr wants to let freelancers train AI on their bodies of work and use it to automate future jobs. At an event on Tuesday, Fiverr announced the launch of several new efforts aimed at attracting gig workers to its platform and equipping them with generative AI tools. Perhaps the most ambitious is a…

Facebook now only stores live videos for 30 days, will delete old broadcasts

February 18, 2025

Facebook announced on Tuesday that live videos will now only be stored on the social network for 30 days, after which they will be deleted. Previously, these videos were stored indefinitely. The change goes into effect on Wednesday. All live videos that are currently older than 30 days will be removed from the platform as…

Video: How To Extend Your MSP Team In One Week With Hirexe

February 18, 2025

Chris Keith, founder and CEO of Hirexe, joins host Katie Bavoso in this engaging episode of Partner POV to discuss the challenges managed service provider leaders face when trying to fill roles at their businesses – and that struggle is increasing. By 2026, IDC predicts that 90% of businesses worldwide will face an IT skills…

Amazon kills ‘Inspire,’ its TikTok-style feed for discovering products

February 18, 2025

Amazon is shutting down “Inspire,” its TikTok-like, short-form video and photo feed that was previously available in its mobile app. The feed allowed users to discover products and shop from content created by influencers, brands, and other customers. A company spokesperson confirmed the move to TechCrunch, saying “We regularly evaluate various features to better align…

OpenAI may give board special voting rights to ward off takeover attempts

February 18, 2025

To fend off future hostile takeover attempts, OpenAI is considering giving its non-profit board special voting rights, according to a new report in the Financial Times. The rights would allow the board to overrule major investors in the company, preserving some of its powers after OpenAI completes its transition to a for-profit. OpenAI was founded…

Hackers planted a Steam game with malware to steal gamers’ passwords

February 18, 2025

Researchers found that PirateFI was never designed to be a real game, but a vehicle to infect gamers with malware and steal their passwords with an infostealer called Vidar. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

The Zero-Sum Game: Balancing Data Privacy and Analytics

February 18, 2025

Vinicius Cardoso, CTO of Cloudera Australia and New Zealand: It’s no secret that securing data is now one of the cornerstones of modern governance; it is reshaping and accelerating how local agencies deliver value to their communities. By leveraging large language models (LLMs) and agentic AI, they can derive better insights faster, streamline operations, and…

The people in Elon Musk’s DOGE universe

February 18, 2025

Meet Abi – the Australian-first humanoid companion bringing joy and connection to aged care residents

February 18, 2025

COMPANY NEWS: Leading aged care provider, mecwacare, has teamed up with home-grown robotics company, Andromeda, to improve wellbeing and social connectedness for older Australians

Meta announces LlamaCon, its first generative AI dev conference

February 18, 2025

Meta on Tuesday announced that it’ll host its first-ever dev conference dedicated to generative AI. Called LlamaCon after Meta’s Llama family of generative AI models, the conference is scheduled to take place on April 29. Meta said that, there, it’ll share “the latest on [its] open source AI developments to help developers […] build amazing…

Eddie Capel Retires as President & CEO; Succeeded by Eric Clark

February 18, 2025

The Board of Directors of Manhattan Associates Inc. (NASDAQ: MANH) announced that Eddie Capel, Manhattan’s President and CEO, retired from his position on 12 February. He will continue to serve Manhattan in the role of Executive Vice-Chairman of the Board, assisting with CEO transition and special projects. Mr. Capel will be succeeded by Eric Clark,…

Thoughtworks appoints Asia Pacific regional chief

February 18, 2025

Thoughtworks, a global technology consultancy that integrates strategy, design and engineering to drive digital innovation, has appointed Steven Yurisich as Asia Pacific Regional Managing Director.

Nozomi Networks Named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for CPS Protection Platforms

February 18, 2025

Nozomi Networks, the leader in OT, IoT and CPS security, today announced it has been named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for CPS Protection Platforms.

AvePoint Launches Next-Gen Platform to Drive MSP Revenue

February 18, 2025

Data security, governance, and resilience leader AvePoint recently announced the launch of its AvePoint Elements platform to modernize MSPs’ client, cloud, and tenant management. Recurring revenue in security essentials through Elements now available The next generation of AvePoint Elements will equip partners with new security-centric recurring revenue streams through a seamless, all-in-one platform. MSPs can…

Fetii’s group rideshare app for young people attracts funding from Mark Cuban, YC

February 18, 2025

When he was a senior studying at Texas A&M University, Matthew Iommi realized that there were no good options for transporting groups of people. Fellow college students heading out for the night together didn’t have access to on-demand rides with the same convenience, accessibility, and affordability of typical ride-hail platforms, like Uber and Lyft. “Once…

The international year of quantum is here – are you ready?

February 18, 2025

GUEST OPINION: Quantum computing is no longer a distant concept confined to research labs and theoretical discussions. As we enter 2025 – the International Year of Quantum – the conversation has shifted from speculation to preparedness.

Hightouch raises $80M on a $1.2B valuation for marketing tools powered by AI

February 18, 2025

Last decade, companies like Segment rewrote the book on how organizations used APIs to merge data from disparate apps to improve marketing strategies. Today, a startup called Hightouch — co-founded by a former engineering manager at Segment — is announcing $80 million in funding for the next chapter: a platform that lets sales, marketing, and…

Consortium’s Metrics That Matter Deal: A New Era for VARs

February 18, 2025

Cybersecurity provider Consortium has bought Metrics That Matter, a startup that helps companies measure their cyber risks. The aim is for Consortium to give its customers a clearer and more up-to-date understanding of their cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Even though companies are spending a fortune on cybersecurity – over $200 billion last year, according to the company’s…

Consortium’s Metrics That Matter Deal: A New Era for VARs

February 18, 2025

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February 18, 2025

As US newspaper outages drag on, Lee Enterprises blames cyberattack for encrypting critical systems

February 18, 2025

EcoFlow Launches DELTA 3 Plus and RIVER 3 Plus in Australia

February 18, 2025

EcoFlow is introducing two new portable power solutions, designed to give Australians flexible, innovative and reliable energy for every situation. The EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus is a dependable home power backup solution that you can also take anywhere, from RVs and caravans to tents and outdoor adventures. The EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus is a lightweight,…

Stopping Cloud Attacks at the Source: Check Point Software Leads the Charge in Cloud Security, Championing a Prevention-First Approach

February 18, 2025

COMPANY NEWS: Check Point CloudGuard recognised for superior performance in WAF & API security and threat prevention, showcasing robust cloud security solutions

Legal AI-startup Luminance, backed by the late Mike Lynch, raises $75M

February 18, 2025

Given Generative AI is very good at interpreting dense texts, it’s been a boon for startups attacking one of the most complex sets of texts there is: the law. We’ve thus seen an explosion of legal tech, supercharged by AI, in the last year or so. Lawtech startup Eudia bagged $105 million only last week. …

Level Zero Health banks $6.9M to prove wearable medtech can take the strain out of hormone testing

February 18, 2025

Level Zero Health, a female-founded medical device startup that’s aiming to break new ground by developing a device for continuous hormone monitoring, has closed an oversubscribed $6.9 million pre-seed funding round despite being only a little over a year old. The startup wants to do away with the need for invasive blood draws and support…

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Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI, releases its latest flagship model, Grok 3

February 17, 2025

Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI, released its latest flagship AI model, Grok 3, late Monday night, along with new capabilities in the Grok apps for iOS and the web. Grok, xAI’s answer to models like OpenAI’s GPT-4o and Google’s Gemini, can analyze images and respond to questions, and powers a number of features on Musk’s social network, X.…

Thousands protest Elon Musk’s DOGE in NYC on Presidents’ Day

February 17, 2025

More than 10,000 protesters gathered in New York City on Presidents’ Day to speak out against the current Trump administration and the actions in particular of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). It was one of several protests that took place Monday in major cities across the country and came during the same long…

Orange Jordan upgrades broadband network gateway across Kingdom

February 17, 2025

Orange Jordan, the Middle Eastern kingdom’s largest mobile provider, has announced a successful upgrade of its Broadband Network Gateway (BNG) with Nokia 7750 SR (Service Router) platforms.

Range Rover production enhanced by Ericsson Private 5G implementation

February 17, 2025

Auto maker Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has implemented Ericsson Private 5G at its Solihull UK manufacturing plant, which the company says is enhancing production of Range Rover vehicles by supporting business-critical applications.

The New York Times has greenlit AI tools for product and edit staff

February 17, 2025

The New York Times is now allowing its product and editorial teams to use AI tools, which might one day write social copy, SEO headlines, and code, reports Semafor. The news came to staff via an email, in which the publication announced the debut of its new internal AI summary tool called Echo. The New…

These are the hottest AI models, what they do, and how to use them

February 17, 2025

Trump fires hundreds of air traffic support staff as SpaceX visits FAA command center

February 17, 2025

The Trump Administration has begun firing hundreds of Federal Aviation Administration employees who maintain critical air traffic control infrastructure, reports CNN. The firings, which began late Friday night, come as Elon Musk’s SpaceX has been tapped to help create a new air traffic control system. It’s not yet clear how many workers were fired, but the…

What the US’ first major AI copyright ruling might mean for IP law

February 17, 2025

Copyright claims against AI companies just got a potential boost. A U.S. federal judge last week handed down a summary judgment in a case brought by tech conglomerate Thomson Reuters against legal tech firm Ross Intelligence. The judge found that Ross’ use of Reuters’ content to train its AI legal research platform infringed on Reuters’…

X is blocking links to Signal, a secure messaging platform used by federal workers

February 17, 2025

Elon Musk’s X (formerly Twitter) is blocking links to Signal.me, a URL shortener used by the private messaging app Signal that allows users to send out a link that’s used to contact them directly through the service. The blocks, which impact direct messages, public posts, and profile pages, were first spotted by the blog Disruptionist. …

JAVLN ‘bolsters leadership expertise’ with three strategic appointments

February 17, 2025

Cloud-based policy management software provider JAVLN, has appointed three “seasoned leaders” to key global roles within the organisation.

Sparx Solutions to join Victorian government cyber panel to enhance third-party risk management

February 17, 2025

COMPANY NEWS: Leading technology company partners with ProcessUnity to provide third-party data risk assessment for Victorian government entities. The Five-year contract forms part of the Victorian Government’s Cyber Strategy to improve efficiency and data security; it includes provision for identifying third parties with inadequate security controls.

Twilio CRO on How the Channel Fits Into Company’s Growth Strategy

February 17, 2025

Twilio is a vendor delivering customer engagement solutions through a platform experience. The company’s tools include capabilities across multi-channel digital communications, identity verification, call centers, and other use cases. Now, the company is addressing new market demands for AI-enabled solutions and the overall shift towards unified customer experience technologies. As Twilio announced at its Investor…

Gamemaker Polymath aims to make learning math as enjoyable as Roblox

February 17, 2025

As gaming platforms like Roblox and Minecraft continue to grow in popularity among young children, and with platforms like YouTube consuming hours of their daily screen time, edtech companies face challenges in capturing their attention. Polymath aims to tackle this by combining gamified mechanics inspired by these popular games with adaptive math lessons to make…

What to know about TikTok’s uncertain future in the US and the people who want to buy it

February 17, 2025

TikTok, owned by the Chinese company ByteDance, has been at the center of controversy in the U.S. for four years now due to concerns about user data potentially being accessed by the Chinese government. Just this past month, the app experienced a temporary outage in the U.S. that left millions of users in suspense before…

Vertiv appoints Cynthia Lush as Head of Channel for Australia and New Zealand

February 17, 2025

Critical digital infrastructure provider Vertiv has appointed Cynthia Lush as Associate Channel Director for Australia and New Zealand.

Mistral releases regional model focused on Arabic language and culture

February 17, 2025

The next frontier for large language models (LLMs), one of the key technologies underpinning the boom in generative AI tools, might be geographical. On Monday, Paris-based AI startup Mistral — which is vying to rival the likes of U.S.-based Anthropic and OpenAI — is releasing a model that’s a bit different from its usual LLM.…

Rocket Software Launches DataEdge to Address Complexities in Market

February 17, 2025

Rocket Software, a vendor of various IT modernization capabilities, recently announced the availability of its new DataEdge suite of solutions tailored to address the growing complexities around data management as AI and analytics projects fuel demand. Channel Insider spoke with Michael Curry, Rocket Software’s president of data modernization, to learn more about the new DataEdge…

Victorian Government, Motorola ink multi-million dollar contract extension

February 17, 2025

The Victorian Government has signed a 10-year, $500 million contract with Motorola Solutions to maintain and enhance its mobile radio network used by the state’s emergency services.

easyMarkets wins ‘Broker of the Year 2024’ and TradingView’s ‘Best of the Best’

February 17, 2025

COMPANY NEWS: The company’s second consecutive recognition strengthens its position as an industry leader.

Olyn secures Beatles biopic for its ‘Shopify for filmmakers’

February 17, 2025

The recent Brian Epstein biopic “Midas Man,” a film about the manager of The Beatles, debuted not on a platform like Netflix or Amazon, but on a startup that bills itself as “Shopify for filmmakers.” So what, you might ask? The answer is that the new platform, Olyn, claims to offer a new model for…

South Korea blocks downloads of DeepSeek from local app stores

February 17, 2025

South Korean officials on Saturday temporarily restricted Chinese AI Lab DeepSeek’s app from being downloaded from app stores in the country pending an assessment of how the Chinese company handles user data. The Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) said the Chinese app would be available to be downloaded once it complies with Korean privacy laws…

Can sim drivers make the shift to F1? Max Verstappen thinks so

February 16, 2025

Motorsports have long been a pay-to-play arena, with young drivers spending thousands of dollars just to get started in karting. Four-time Formula One champion Max Verstappen knows this all too well, but he also sees a way to change it through sim racing, a virtual form of car racing that closely replicates real-world racing. It’s…

Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 Mobile Platform

February 16, 2025

Qualcomm Technologies has announced its Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 Mobile Platform, which the chipset maker is promoting as a platform for the universal user, having something for everyone from gassed up gaming to GenAI support.

These researchers used NPR Sunday Puzzle questions to benchmark AI ‘reasoning’ models

February 16, 2025

Every Sunday, NPR host Will Shortz, The New York Times’ crossword puzzle guru, gets to quiz thousands of listeners in a long-running segment called the Sunday Puzzle. While written to be solvable without too much foreknowledge, the brainteasers are usually challenging even for skilled contestants. That’s why some experts think they’re a promising way to…

Infloblox Discusses New Universal DDI Network Management & Security Solution

February 16, 2025

Infoblox operates in the DDI (DNS, DHCP and IP address management) space, working with network security and cloud security operations and has done for the past 25 years. It was recently in Sydney and told us about its new networking product.

Airtel chooses Nokia to expand 5G FWA and WiFi 6 services across India

February 16, 2025

Giant Indian telco Bharti Airtel has chosen Nokia and chipmaker Qualcomm for a program to develop 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) and Wi-Fi 6 solutions for high-speed internet access to underserved areas across India.

Builder.ai Secures and Automates Identities in the Cloud With CyberArk

February 16, 2025

COMPANY NEWS: Leading AI software company turns to CyberArk to secure workforce and developer identities across its modern enterprise

Researchers are training AI to interpret animal emotions

February 16, 2025

Artificial intelligence could eventually help us understand when animals are in pain or showing other emotions — at least according to researchers recently profiled in Science. For example, there’s the Intellipig system being developed by scientists at the University of the West of England Bristol and Scotland’s Rural College, which examines photos of pigs’ faces…

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