CIOs Move to Secure Data in Use
As cyber threats grow more sophisticated and data privacy regulations grow sharper teeth, chief CIOs are under increasing pressure to secure enterprise data at every stage – at rest, in motion, and now, increasingly, in use. Confidential computing, a technology that protects data while it is being processed, is becoming an essential component of enterprise […]
Bungie caught using stolen art assets in Marathon, promises it will not happen again
What just happened? Bungie announced a reboot of the classic first-person shooter Marathon in 2023. It formally unveiled project footage just a few weeks ago. The multiplayer extraction shooter has already drawn criticism after someone spotted issues with some of the artwork used by the Sony-owned developer. Bungie is under fire for allegedly using stolen […]
The empire strikes back with F-bombs: AI Darth Vader goes rogue with profanity, slurs
To be fair to Epic’s attempt at an AI implementation, Darth Vader is a deeply evil character (i.e. murders sandpeople, hates sand), and the remarks seem consistent with his twisted and sadistic personality. In fact, arguably the most out-of-character “inappropriate” response in the examples above might be the one where he chides the player for […]
AMD Set To Unveil Its First-Ever Rack-Scale Architecture With Instinct MI400 Lineup; Could Potentially Tip The Balances Away From NVIDIA
AMD seems to plan to aggressively enter the AI market through its Instinct MI450 AI clusters, as it would be the firm’s first rack-scale product. AMD’s Instinct MI450 Rack-Scale Solutions To Offer Faster Performance Relative To NVIDIA’s Vera Rubin AI Clusters When compared in terms of scalability, NVIDIA leads the frontier with its AI clusters, […]
MediaTek to Add NVIDIA G-Sync Support to Monitor Scalers, Make G-Sync Displays More Accessible
NVIDIA on Tuesday said that future monitor scalers from MediaTek will support its G-Sync technologies. NVIDIA is partnering with MediaTek to integrate its full range of G-Sync technologies into future monitors without requiring a standalone G-Sync module, which makes advanced gaming features more accessible across a broader range of displays. Traditionally, G-Sync technology relied on […]
The Weirdest Network Issue I’ve Had to Troubleshoot
There’s a special kind of frustration that comes with a network problem you can’t reproduce. These are the issues that happen only when you’re not looking. Over the years, I’ve seen my fair share of glitches, outages and misconfigurations. But there’s always that one issue that sticks with you because it’s so strange and so […]
Key takeaways from IBM Think partner event
The first week of May means flowers from April showers and that it’s time for IBM Think in Boston. The first day of the event has historically been the Partner Plus day, which is devoted to content for IBM partners, which include ISVs, technology partners and resellers. The 2025 keynote was kicked off by Kareem […]
How Is Neocloud TensorWave Paying for Its Fairly Large AMD Cluster?
If you are a neocloud – and there seem to be more of these popping up like mushrooms in a moist North Carolina spring in the mountains – then you are going to need a pricing edge and a niche offering to compete with the big clouds and rival neoclouds. This is why TensorWave, which […]
Asigra improves SaaS app data restorability – Blocks and Files
Canadian backup vendor Asigra has unveiled SaaSAssure 2025, its latest data protection platform for SaaS apps, now featuring granular restore and automatic discovery capabilities. SaaSAssure was launched in summer 2024 with pre-configured integrations to protect customer data with connectors for Salesforce, Microsoft 365, Exchange, SharePoint, Atlassian’s Jira and Confluence, Intuit’s QuickBooks Online, Box, OneDrive, HubSpot, […]
European cloud providers still not satisfied with Microsoft’s licensing reform efforts
Microsoft has still not developed a product to satisfy its settlement terms with the European cloud providers’ association CISPE. In the second report released by CISPE’s European Cloud Competition Observatory (ECCO) reviewing Microsoft’s progress, the company has again been rated with “amber,” meaning “some concerns exist, but corrective actions have been proposed.” In July 2024, […]
Certifications Boost IT Pro Job Prospects, Salaries
Short-term certification programs are reshaping the tech labor market in 2025, as employers increasingly prioritize skills validation over traditional degrees to fill high-demand roles in fields like AI, cybersecurity, and cloud computing. Whether in cloud computing, data analytics, cybersecurity, or AI, certifications help professionals stay relevant by aligning their skills with the industry’s current needs. […]
4 Gemini announcements I can’t wait to hear at Google I/O this year
Google I/O is upon us next week, and as always, there’s sure to be an avalanche of new products, features, and upgrades unveiled amid the hoopla on stage. Google Gemini and its many AI offshoots will certainly be a part of them. Confirmed previews and rumors of more abound, but there are some that I’m […]
After helping Russia on the ground North Korea targets Ukraine with cyberespionage
North Korea’s involvement in the war in Ukraine extends beyond sending soldiers, munitions, and missiles to Russia, as cybersecurity researchers warn of recent cyberespionage campaigns against Ukrainian government entities by a known North Korean state-sponsored actor. “Proofpoint assesses TA406 is targeting Ukrainian government entities to better understand the appetite to continue fighting against the Russian […]
2025 global network outage report and internet health check
On February 12, Lumen, a U.S. based Tier 1 carrier, experienced an outage that affected customers and downstream partners across the U.S. The outage, lasting 40 minutes, was first observed around 3:10 AM EST and appeared to initially be centered on Lumen nodes located in Kansas City, MO. Around 15 minutes after first being observed, […]
Riverbed bolsters network acceleration for AI’s performance bottlenecks
“Enterprises are worried about bad actors capturing encrypted traffic and saving copies for when quantum computing advances can break the encryption, providing the bad actors with free access to data. It’s a real concern,” Frey explains. “Post-quantum cryptography is a way to get ahead of that now.” Riverbed also introduced the SteelHead 90 series of […]
Acer’s new Swift Edge 14 AI is a Copilot+ MacBook Air killer
Acer has announced the launch of new ultra-thin Copilot+ PCs in a major update to its Swift device family. Unveiled at the Computex 2025 show in Taiwan, the Swift Edge 14 AI and Swift Go AI Series boast new Intel Core Ultra 200V Series processors alongside integrated neural processing units (NPUs). In an announcement, the […]
What Is a Network Policy Server (NPS)?
ServerWatch content and product recommendations are editorially independent. We may make money when you click on links to our partners. Learn More. A Network Policy Server (NPS) allows network administrators to create and enforce policies for network access, ensuring that only authorized users and devices can access network resources. This versatile tool plays a key […]
AMD Introduces New Server CPU for SMBs
AMD has introduced an entry-level version of its Zen 5 Epyc server processors, targeting small and medium-sized businesses and hosted IT service providers, the company announced today (May 13). The new Epyc 4005 series CPUs arrive seven months after AMD launched its fifth-generation Epyc server processors, the company’s latest high-performance, energy-efficient CPUs. Fewer Cores, Lower […]
Which mobile app was the first to hit 1 billion active users?
Choose wisely! The correct answer, the explanation, and an intriguing story await. In the world of software, a billion monthly active users (a metric also known as “MAUs”) isn’t just a milestone, it’s a coronation. It marks an ascension from useful to essential, a tool embedded in the muscle memory of daily life. Facebook was […]
New pope chose his name based on AI’s threats to “human dignity”
“Like any product of human creativity, AI can be directed toward positive or negative ends,” Francis said in January. “When used in ways that respect human dignity and promote the well-being of individuals and communities, it can contribute positively to the human vocation. Yet, as in all areas where humans are called to make decisions, […]
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