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ESPN+ Now Available to Charter’s Spectrum TV Select Plus Customers at No Extra Cost

With 30,000+ Live Events and 3,000+ Hours of Original Content, ESPN+ is Now Included with TV Select Plus Packages

Data residency in the AI era: New capabilities to manage your data

In January, we updated our Microsoft Copilot product line-up to expand Copilot for Microsoft 365 to more businesses and announced no seat minimum for commercial plans.

Pump It Up – Gas Prices Rise Ahead of Daylight Saving Time

WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 7, 2024)—Pump prices have maintained a steady march higher, rising eight cents since last week to $3.39. More expensive oil is a likely culprit, as crude accounts for nearly 60% of pump prices. The cost for a barrel of oil is edging closer to $80, about $10 more per barrel than a few months ago."Spring is nearly here, with longer days, better weather, and more opportunities to hit the road," said Andrew Gross, AAA spokesperson. "And we are seeing this reflected in rising gasoline demand. But remember, we see this trend every year."For the...

Apple has been fined $2 billion by European Union for antitrust policy

The European Union (EU) has imposed a $2 billion fine on Apple for breaching antitrust policies. The EU alleges that Apple prohibited app developers from fully informing iOS users about more affordable music subscription services.

The Quiet Killer Stalking Our Roads – Drowsy Driving

A new study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety has shed light on the dangers of drowsy driving, revealing that the impact of this behavior is greatly underestimated. The research points to sleep loss as a significant factor in drowsy driving crashes, with the upcoming Daylight Saving Time potentially exacerbating the issue.According to the AAA Foundation's study, drowsy driving is responsible for far more traffic fatalities than official government statistics indicate. The study, based on crash investigations and national fatal crash data, estimates that drowsy...

Google Cloud is utilizing Artificial Intelligence to create better cyber defense systems

Google Cloud is enhancing its cyber defense systems by incorporating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into their infrastructure. The company announced the AI Cyber Defense Initiative at the Munich Security Conference, which took place from February 16 to February 18, 2024.

Dell Technologies released fourth-quarter earnings for 2023

Dell Technologies has reported its fourth-quarter earnings for 2023, surpassing expectations with a revenue of $22.32 billion against the projected $22.16 billion. This positive outcome led to a more than 15% increase in the stock price of Dell shares.

Proceed With Caution in Protecting American Data From Foreign Adversaries, ITIF Warns

Following the White House announcement that President Biden has issued an executive order to protect Americans’ sensitive personal data from exploitation by countries of concern, the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), the leading think tank for science and technology policy

Forge Industrial Staffing premiering season 2 of business podcast 'Forging the Future'

Forge Industrial Staffing has announced the upcoming release of season 2 of its podcast, "Forging the Future", scheduled for March 1. The podcast will maintain its focus on local entrepreneurs and personalities, offering their insights into the industrial sector.

UFCU earns fourth consecutive 'Best Place for Working Parents' recognition from EMGA

The University Federal Credit Union (UFCU) has announced its fourth consecutive recognition as the "Best Place for Working Parents" by Early Matters Greater Austin (EMGA). The evaluation by EMGA was based on UFCU's adherence to 10 family-oriented policies and initiatives, which include healthcare coverage, paid leave, flexible work arrangements, and childcare support.

Rising from the Ashes: How One Small Business Managed a Mass Scale Ransomware Attack Webinar on March 19th, 2024

Imagine waking up to find out the very tools you rely on for your business have been hijacked, and hackers are threatening to bring down everything you have worked so hard to build.

Georgia Senate passes tort reform to lower insurance costs for businesses

The Georgia Senate has confirmed the passage of SB 426, a bill aimed at limiting direct action lawsuits. The announcement comes as the Georgia House is yet to schedule a vote on the same legislation. Lt. Gov. Burt Jones has championed the bill as a significant step in tort reform that will offer much-needed relief to businesses within the state.

CISA, OMB, ONCD and Microsoft Efforts Bring New Logging Capabilities to Federal Agencies

New logging increases security by default and enhances cyber defense

Telecom Networks: European Commission Provides Last Lifeline for Rejected Big Telco Demands

The European Commission presented a white paper on the future of the EU’s digital infrastructure.

BMO named official LAFC jersey sponsor

BMO Financial Group has announced an extended partnership with the Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC), becoming the "Official Jersey Sponsor" for the club's primary and secondary jerseys in 2024. To mark this development, LAFC hosted a special event to unveil their 2024 jerseys.

Job seekers add AI fluency to their list of desired digital skills, new CompTIA research reveals

Nearly half of active job seekers using, or plan to use AI-enabled career tools

How generative AI can improve the doctor-patient relationship

The world’s clinicians are burning out. Generative AI solutions can give them back more time, reduce human errors, and improve patient care, while recovering an ocean of ‘lost’ patient data.

New Oracle Enterprise Communications Platform Transforms How Industries Communicate

Enables organizations to extend the value of Oracle industry applications by seamlessly connecting to networks and IoT devices to reimagine how they do business

Square Q4 2023 Restaurant Industry Report: Consumers Tap Delivery for Breakfast

New Square data sheds light on restaurant financing and worker wages in California amid the upcoming minimum wage increase

Everbridge to be acquired by Thoma Bravo

Thoma Bravo has declared a definitive agreement to acquire Everbridge in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $1.5 billion. Under this agreement, Everbridge shareholders will receive $28.60 per share in cash.