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Luis Banhara, who has led Citrix’s Brazilian operations for seven years, will be replaced by sales director Luciana Pinheiro on an interim basis. “Already well known by customers, Luciana now has the mission to leverage the use of solutions that not only allow them to work from anywhere, but that can unlock their full potential”, Banhara said in a LinkedIn post, announcing his decision. Banhara joined Citrix in 2014 from Microsoft Brazil, where he worked for 12 years as a sales director before doing the same job at SAP Brazil....

US companies like Intel lobbied aggressively for the passage of the CHIPS Act. In April, CEO Pat Gelsinger urged lawmakers to support the industry, predicting that the ongoing global chip shortage will remain a challenge until at least 2024. SEE: Hunker down: The chip shortage and higher prices are set to linger for a while In June, Intel said it chose to delay the groundbreaking of its new Ohio semiconductor factory, since the legislation was stalled....

According to the company’s latest report, 2021 produced 24% year-over-year growth across all brands, with the strongest jumps being seen in budget-friendly sub-$100 offerings. Also: Health-related apps are driving growth in smartwatch sales, says IDC This trend of seeking out low-cost smartwatches drove a 14% bump in North American shipments and a 10% rise in Chinese purchases. However, its greatest impact could be seen in India where it pushed sales up 274%, year over year, to account for 10% of the global market, up from just 3% in 2020....

In a translation of the message posted to the official Lazio government Facebook page, officials said a “powerful” attack had hit the region’s databases on Sunday and that all systems are disabled, including the Salute Lazio portal and the system that managed the COVID-19 vaccine bookings. They added that vaccination operations may experience delays because of the attack. Government officials did not say if it was a ransomware attack. Nicola Zingaretti, president of the Lazio Region, also took to Facebook to let residents know that they still have not identified the people behind the attack but he noted that the attack was “of criminal origin....

Because this isn’t a Big Reveal post and instead is a post to recognize the already publicly announced winners of the Watchlist this year, it will be abbreviated (my idea of abbreviation though). They’ll be some repurposing of content because it still applies, needs to be reiterated and why would I want to rewrite it since it’s more details than anything else. I’ll tweak it though. I’ll cover the following in the post....

Normally priced at $2,799, the Razer Blade 14 is currently available for $1,879. It is a used model, but you’re getting a top-notch gaming laptop for 32% off the retail price – what more can you really ask for? Razer Blade 14 tech specs CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 5900XDisplay: 14-inch 2560 x 1440 QHD 165Hz refreshGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080RAM: 16GB DDR4Storage 1TB SSDOperating system: ‎Windows 10 HomeDimensions: 8.66 x 12....

Obviously it’s still a bulky device, measuring ‎14.91in. wide by 10.19in. deep by 0.7in. thick, but the LG Gram 17’s weight really puts it in a class of its own. The LG Gram 17 is available in multiple configurations, but the model on offer here is based on Intel’s 12th-generation Core i7-1260P processor with 32GB of RAM, 2TB of SSD storage (2x 1TB) and integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics. The all-important 17-inch display is a 16:10 WQXGA (2560x1600) IPS panel with a non-reflective design and support for 99% of the DCI-P3 color gamut....

Even so, this press release had clearly been written by people who had been deprived of light and sound to get them in the mood. These were people who took their task very seriously. Their task at playing it as straight as is humanly possible. The press release was headlined: “Kyndryl and Delta Air Lines Extend Collaboration on Critical IT Infrastructure.” A collaboration, huh? When was the last time you got excited about a collaboration?...

That’s something that resonates strongly with Michael Voegele, chief digital and information officer at tobacco company Philip Morris International (PMI), who says any attempt to transform the business through technology will be useless unless the IT organisation focuses on delivering value. Rather than taking a reactive approach, where the IT team looks to cobble together technological responses to the challenges the business faces, Voegele says successful technology teams are proactive and work alongside their business peers....

First up in the bundle is “AppGameKit Classic: Easy Game Development”, which is a powerful yet easy-to-use game development engine that is ideal for everyone from complete beginners to indie developers. It allows anyone to quickly code and create apps for a variety of platforms by doing all the heavy lifting of coding, compiling and exporting so you can focus on your game idea. Games created with AppGameKit can be exported to Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS and more....

The Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) selected these companies as part of the first wave of cloud providers to receive the certified strategic status. The HCF is responsible for a new digital infrastructure service within the DTA, which entails assessing and measuring supply chain risks presented by hosting providers, and determining standards, measures, and timelines to achieve the government’s desired hosting standards. According to the Minister responsible for whole-of-government data and digital policy Stuart Robert, the HCF positions the federal government “as an exemplar in data protection and demonstrates our continued commitment to safeguarding the security and privacy protection of government-held data”....

Q: How far along are corporate efforts to achieve fairness and eliminate bias in AI results? Boezeman: Trying to determine bias or skew in AI is a very difficult problem and requires a lot of extra care, services, and financial investment to be able to not only detect, but then fix and compensate those issues. Many corporations have unintentionally used biased or incomplete data in different models; understanding that and changing this behavior requires cultural changes and careful planning within a company....

Engineering degrees begin with core courses to introduce you to foundational concepts, such as applied math and basic science courses. Then, engineering majors often focus on a particular branch of engineering, which will determine their required and elective courses. The main branches of engineering — mechanical, civil, chemical, electrical, biological, and computer — can be broken down into even more specific subfields. How to choose engineering courses The first step in choosing engineering courses takes place when you choose a major....

Now it’s certainly the case that the cloud helps enable a fairly low-carbon footprint, allowing people to accomplish a lot without burning fuel to get anywhere, like working from home or navigating more efficiently to avoid traffic jams. At the same time, it’s easy to forget that the cloud has its own carbon footprint, left by data centers buzzing with digital activity. “At the end of the day, the internet is running on data centers, and from an operational perspective, the data centers are running on energy,” Maud Texier, Google’s head of clean energy and carbon development, tells ZDNET....

ExpressVPN said it would remain a separate service, and its team would continue to grow. Of its approximately 290 employees, ExpressVPN has 48% involved in research and development. Kape called out ExpressVPN’s OEM arrangements with HP, HMD Global, Acer, Dynabook, and Philips. The VPN service has over 3 million customers, with over 40% in North America. During the 2020 fiscal year, ExpressVPN posted revenue of $279 million, up 37%, and adjusted EBITDA of $75 million, up 35%, Kape said in its regulatory filing....

Computer science as a degree: Who’s it for?The best computer science scholarships: Get help paying for collegeShould I take AP computer science A or AP computer science principles? The letter signees have committed to creating employment opportunities for computer science students in every American city and sector, from manufacturing to agriculture and onto healthcare. In addition, for many of the signees, this effort will include internships, career pathway resources and funding for computer science education within underserved communities....

DDoS attacks can be cheap to create but disruptive, so it could be worthwhile for network defenders to take a look at CISA’s and the FBI’s guidance as a backup to what they likely already know about the attacks, which can overload networks, protocols, and applications. DDoS attacks use networks of compromised internet-connected devices to overwhelm targets with junk traffic. In the past, attackers have abused Network Time Protocol, Memcached and other protocols to amplify DDoS attacks....

According to the US Department of Justice (DoJ), a resident of Whittemore, Michigan, named as John Douglas Allen, was arrested on Wednesday in connection to homemade bombs being left outside stores in Cheboygan and Sault Ste Marie. The affidavit claims that on September 15, Allen placed a USPS box outside of an AT&T store, before moving on to place another USPS box outside of a Verizon outlet. The boxes, taped up and with wires coming out of them, were seized and checked out by the FBI’s laboratory Explosive Unit, which determined they were pipe bombs....

Also: The best smartwatches of 2023 As with all such questions, the answer really depends on what you’re looking for. I’ve been using both smartwatches for about a month, so here’s a comparison. You should also check out ZDNET’s review of the Fitbit Sense 2. Fitbit Sense 2 & Versa 4 specifications Starting off with general looks and design, there’s not a lot to differentiate the two devices. The Sense 2 has three different colour options – a Blue Mist band with Soft Gold Aluminium watch surround, plus Lunar White/Platinum Aluminum and Shadow Grey/Graphite Aluminum....

You’re frequently on Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, or other audio/video calls. Or perhaps you need to remain focused on your tasks for hours at a time. You may wear headphones for privacy or isolation. However, working this way, it’s hard for someone in another room to know when you are on a call or are focusing. Many of us work from a home office, which could be in a multi-purpose space, such as a bedroom or living room, that others may also use, so you don’t necessarily have exclusive access to that space....