November 11, 2024 at 06:05PM VMware has made its Fusion and Workstation desktop hypervisors free for all users, retiring the paid subscription model. While users retain full features, support ticketing is discontinued. Broadcom plans ongoing development and updates. Current commercial contracts remain valid until expiration, ensuring continued service and support for those agreements. **Meeting Takeaways: … Read more
November 5, 2024 at 03:13PM Google will mandate multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all Google Cloud accounts by the end of 2025 to improve security. The rollout will occur in three phases, starting with reminders for non-MFA users. Research indicates MFA significantly reduces hacking risks, and Google offers user-friendly options for implementation. ### Meeting Takeaways on … Read more
November 4, 2024 at 01:34PM Microsoft’s Windows Server 2025 is now available as of November 1st. Key features include hotpatching, next-gen Active Directory, improved NVMe storage performance, and enhanced security measures. Notable issues such as installation bugs have been identified. Extended support lasts until October 10, 2034, with a free 180-day trial accessible for testing. … Read more
November 1, 2024 at 07:25PM Microsoft alerted users about potential 30-minute black screens when logging into Azure Virtual Desktop post the KB5040525 Windows 10 update. Users may also face single sign-on failures with Office apps. This issue stems from a deadlock between Azure Active Directory broker and AppX services, particularly affecting FSLogix user profiles. ### … Read more
October 28, 2024 at 05:14PM Delta Air Lines is suing CrowdStrike for $500 million in lost revenue due to a July outage caused by a defective update to its Falcon Sensor software. The incident led to thousands of flight cancellations and lawsuits. Delta aims to recover costs and punitive damages amid a dispute over liability. … Read more
October 24, 2024 at 02:33PM Apple has launched a Private Cloud Compute service, emphasizing “verifiable transparency” in securing AI-powered data on its platforms. This initiative allows for public security inspection of its data handling practices. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Cupertino’s Commitment**: The research lab and tooling emphasize “verifiable transparency,” indicating a commitment to accountability in securing … Read more
October 17, 2024 at 04:57PM OpenAI is expected to generate over $10 billion in 2025, highlighting the rapid adoption of generative AI. Simplismart has announced a $7 million funding round to enhance its AI deployment infrastructure, addressing challenges faced by enterprises. The platform optimizes machine learning operations, aiming to streamline generative AI adoption in organizations. … Read more
October 11, 2024 at 07:49PM Organizations are increasingly seeking candidates with machine learning and large language model skills for cybersecurity roles, as highlighted in ISACA’s 2024 report. Key skill gaps include LLM SecOps, ML SecOps, cloud computing, and security controls implementation, while soft skills remain the most commonly identified gap among cybersecurity professionals. ### Meeting … Read more
September 30, 2024 at 10:09AM The post-pandemic demand for “anywhere connection” is driving borderless business and the rise of digital nomads, both facing similar travel-related challenges. Enterprises must navigate diverse data landscapes, stringencies like GDPR, and complex data rules for compliance, security, and agility. Lessons from digital nomads teach to “pack light, comply right” in … Read more
September 27, 2024 at 02:48AM A security flaw in NVIDIA Container Toolkit (CVE-2024-0132) allows threat actors to escape container confines and access the underlying host. The vulnerability affects NVIDIA Container Toolkit v1.16.1 and earlier, and NVIDIA GPU Operator up to 24.6.1. Addressed in versions v1.16.2 and 24.6.2, the flaw poses potential risks and requires immediate … Read more