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Huawei’s Z-Fold Phone Dominates Pre-Orders Ahead of Apple’s iPhone 16 Launch
By ITTech Pulse News Desk | | Innovation
Chinese tech titan Huawei has achieved a significant milestone, garnering over 3 million pre-orders for its upcoming tri-fold smartphone, the Mate XT. This impressive figure positions Huawei as a formidable competitor to Apple, just hours ...
OpenAI’s Meteoric Rise Continues: New Investment Could Valuate Company at $100 Billion
By ITTech Pulse News Desk | | AI, Innovation
The $100 Billion Valuation OpenAI's potential valuation of $100 billion underscores its dominance in the AI landscape. This significant increase from its previous valuation of $80 billion highlights the company's rapid growth and the immense ...
ChatGPT’s Advanced Voice Mode: A Major Leap Forward
By ITTech Pulse News Desk | | AI, Innovation
OpenAI has unveiled a groundbreaking new feature for ChatGPT: advanced voice mode. This powerful update allows users to have natural, real-time spoken conversations with the AI chatbot, transforming the way we interact with artificial intelligence. ...
Huawei’s Ascend 910C: A Bold Challenge to US Tech Dominance
By ITTech Pulse News Desk | | AI, Innovation
Chinese tech titan Huawei is making significant strides to break free from the shackles of US-imposed sanctions with the imminent launch of its advanced AI chip, the Ascend 910C. Positioned as a direct competitor to ...
Schlatter IT Network Compromised in Cyberattack
By ITTech Pulse News Desk | | Cyber Security, Networking
Swiss-based engineering firm, Schlatter Industries, has fallen victim to a sophisticated cyberattack that compromised its IT network on Friday. The company announced the incident on Monday, confirming that the attack involved malware and was likely ...
Vodafone Expands IoT Offerings with LTE-M
By ITTech Pulse News Desk | | IOT
Vodafone has reinforced its leadership in the Internet of Things (IoT) market by launching Long Term Evolution for Machines (LTE-M) as a new connectivity option. This addition to its portfolio complements the existing services such ...
Eighty nations strike deal over e-commerce, but lack US backing
By ITTech Pulse News Desk | | E-Commerce
The recent agreement forged by approximately 80 countries to establish a global framework for digital commerce marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of the online economy. This collaborative effort, spearheaded by Australia, Japan, and ...
CrowdStrike in Crisis: IT Outage Sparks Stock Plunge and Industry Jitters
By ITTech Pulse News Desk | | Cyber Security, IT Governance and Compliance
CrowdStrike, a leading cybersecurity firm, is reeling from a self-inflicted wound. A recent update to their security software malfunctioned, triggering a global IT outage that crippled millions of Windows devices. This incident, unprecedented in its ...
Salesforce Unveils AI-Powered Customer Support Platform with “Einstein Service Agent”
By ITTech Pulse News Desk | | CRM
Salesforce is gearing up to launch a new customer support platform powered by artificial intelligence and automation, according to a recent announcement by CEO Marc Benioff. Einstein Service Agent Takes Center Stage Ahead of the ...
One-Year Martian Odyssey Ends: Crew Exits Earthbound Habitat
By ITTech Pulse News Desk | | Innovation
After a grueling year living under simulated Martian conditions, a team of four NASA volunteers emerged from their earthbound habitat on Saturday, July 6th, 2024. The crew, part of the Crew Health and Performance Exploration ...
WhatsApp Gets a Brainy Boost with AI Integration
By ITTech Pulse News Desk | | AI
Tech giant Meta has begun limited testing of AI integration within its popular messaging platform, WhatsApp. This exciting development promises a more streamlined and intelligent user experience. Early testers report a new "Blue Ring" icon ...
Apple Faces EU Scrutiny as First Target of New Digital Competition Rules
By ITTech Pulse News Desk | | Analytics, Digital Transformation
The European Union (EU) is flexing its muscles against Big Tech, with Apple becoming the first company in the firing line under the bloc's new Digital Markets Act (DMA). The DMA, implemented in March 2024, ...
Cisco Fortifies Taiwan’s Cybersecurity with New Center and Training Focus
By ITTech Pulse News Desk | | AI, Cyber Security
U.S. networking giant Cisco Systems unveiled a strategic move in Taiwan, establishing a dedicated cybersecurity center and partnering with the government to cultivate a skilled cybersecurity workforce. This initiative aligns with Cisco's Taiwan Digital Acceleration ...
Meta in a European Data Standoff: Balancing AI Innovation with Privacy Concerns
By ITTech Pulse News Desk | | AI
The race for AI supremacy heats up as Meta, the social media giant behind Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, seeks to leverage European data to train its next-generation AI model, Llama. This move places Meta at ...
Microsoft announces $3.2 billion investment in Sweden’s cloud and AI sectors
By ITTech Pulse News Desk | | AI, Cloud Computing
Microsoft has unveiled a plan to invest 33.7 billion Swedish crowns, around $3.2 billion, to bolster its cloud and AI infrastructure in Sweden over the next two years, underscoring its significant commitment to the region. ...
Moldova Innovation Technology Park Releases Extensive IT Investment Guide Showcasing Tech Potential
By ITTech Pulse News Desk | | API, IOT
Moldova is establishing itself as a burgeoning tech hub with the launch of the "IT Investment Guide for Moldova," created by Emerging Europe. This guide provides comprehensive insights into Moldova's thriving IT sector, highlighting strategic ...
Google’s Open API Policy Promises Big Developments for Smart Home Integrators
By ITTech Pulse News Desk | | API, IOT
Last week, Google announced a significant update to its smart home ecosystem: the opening of its Home APIs to third-party developers. This move is set to revolutionize the middle market of smart home systems, addressing ...
China Accelerates Digital Transformation of Manufacturing Sector to Drive Economic Growth
By ITTech Pulse News Desk | | Digital Transformation
China is ramping up efforts for digital transformation of its manufacturing sector, aiming to cultivate new quality productive forces and bolster economic momentum. The State Council, during a recent executive meeting, approved an action plan ...
CyberSecurity Leaders Navigate Legal Risks Amid Growing Regulatory Scrutiny
By ITTech Pulse News Desk | | Cyber Security
In the landscape of cybersecurity, the role of cyber leaders has evolved from technical experts to strategic advisors, with a new wave of regulations placing them under increased scrutiny. The enactment of stringent rules, particularly ...
Enterprises’ Confidence in Cybersecurity Readiness: A False Sense of Security?
By ITTech Pulse News Desk | | Cyber Security
The rapid digitization of infrastructure in today's hyperconnected world presents complex challenges, significantly expanding the threat surface for cyber attacks. However, despite the apparent confidence exhibited by 80% of surveyed companies in dealing with evolving ...
Protecting Industry 4.0: SGS Advocates for Cybersecurity with IEC 62443
By ITTech Pulse News Desk | | Cyber Security, IOT
In the ever-evolving realm of Industry 4.0, where smart technology revolutionizes processes and systems, the specter of cyber-attacks looms large. Consequently, SGS, the renowned testing, inspection, and certification company, stands at the forefront of this ...