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Sophos has released “Pacific Rim,” a report detailing its defensive and counter-offensive operation over the last five years with multiple interlinked nation-state adversaries based in China targeting perimeter devices, including Sophos Firewalls. The attackers used a series of campaigns with novel exploits and customized malware to embed tools to conduct surveillance, sabotage and cyberespionage as well as overlapping tactics, tools and procedures [TTPs] with well-known Chinese nation-state groups including Volt Typhoon, APT31 and APT41. The adversaries targeted both small and large critical infrastructure and government targets, primarily located in South and South-East Asia, including nuclear energy suppliers, a national capital’s…

Epson has announced the introduction of the OG7050CAN, an advanced oven-controlled crystal oscillator (OCXO) that is made for power efficiency demands in data-intensive industries. This new OCXO is 85% smaller by volume and consumes 56% less power than Epson’s previous models. The compact 7.0 × 5.0 mm, 3.3 mm high OCXO is engineered for use in base stations, data centers, and other communication infrastructures where stability and precision are paramount. With an increasing demand for efficient devices driven by 5G, AI, IoT, and upcoming 6G technologies, Epson designed the OG7050CAN with a focus on reducing both energy consumption and space requirements.…

By Christopher Saul, Territory Sales Lead for East Africa at Red Hat Cloud computing in Kenya is reaching new heights thanks to increasing and continued investments in infrastructure and skills. The country will soon be home to a data centre powered entirely by geothermal energy, and the government is prioritising the security of its records and data by providing cloud security skills training to more than 200 officials. These factors coalesce around a growing expectation that the cloud will play a critical role in daily state and business activities, as well as a lynchpin for socioeconomic growth and development. While…

Canon recently concluded its annual dealer conference at the Hilton Habtoor City in Dubai, recognizing and rewarding its top-performing partners. The event, themed “ICE: Innovation, Customer, and Experience,” brought together 144 channel partners, system integrators, and value-added resellers from across Africa to celebrate achievements, foster partnerships, and explore future opportunities. As part of Canon’s commitment to fostering closer relationships with its partners, the conference focused on strengthening ties with channel partners, system integrators, industry verticals and value-added resellers, to drive success and growth in the African imaging market. The conference provided attendees with in-depth market insights, Canon’s strategic vision for Africa, and…

OPPO has achieved a significant breakthrough by becoming the first company to implement the Mixture of Experts (MoE) architecture on-device. This milestone enhances AI processing efficiency, opens new possibilities for more advanced and flexible on-device AI, laying the groundwork for future innovations in AI’s integration with mobile hardware.  As AI technology continues to evolve, more tasks are being performed on-device. However, large AI models require substantial computational power, which can impact performance, especially on devices with limited hardware resources. In response, OPPO has collaborated with leading chipset providers to implement the MoE architecture on-device to overcome these limitations. The MoE…

Water and energy are the world’s conjoined twins, and they should always be protected and preserved. Appliances such as washing machines that reduce both energy consumption and water usage are an underrated blessing. With evolutions and the push to have appliances that support sustainability, Samsung’s Bespoke AI washing machines are some of the appliances that use artificial intelligence (AI) and other technologies to help reduce energy consumption and water usage. “As the world is prioritising smarter, more efficient home appliances, we’re thrilled to be launching the Bespoke AI Laundry Combo™…,” said Moohyung Lee, EVP and Head of the Customer Experience…

This Halloween, as the nights grow darker and the wind howls through the trees, it’s time to confront some of the spookiest myths that have long haunted the world of cryptocurrency. Chief among these is the chilling notion that crypto is a lawless land—a dangerous space where criminals prowl, wallets are plundered, and funds vanish into the digital ether, never to be seen again. This story, like many ghost tales, has its roots in truth, but the crypto landscape has evolved. Today, this specter of rampant crime is nothing more than a ghost of crypto’s past. The Haunting Early Days…

According to a recent study, one of the most popular forms of entertainment is online casino games. It comes as no surprise that the number of people that play online casino games is growing every year. Thanks to the internet platform, as well as smartphone technology, online casino games are more accessible than ever before. One of the reasons why casino games are attractive is that they give you the possibility to earn some cash too. Most of the sites offer special promotions and bonus packages to attract new customers. Rules Some games are simple to play and easy to…

by Kelly Switt, Senior Director, Global Head of Intelligent Edge Business Development at Red Hat Utilities face challenges in substation automation and power grid management due to the limited flexibility and scalability of customised hardware. Shifting to software-defined systems enables real-time reconfigurability and cost savings by removing the need for physical hardware changes. To fully unlock these benefits, collaboration between traditional suppliers and integrators is essential for driving future platform innovation. As utilities adopt a software-defined infrastructure, unifying IT and OT ecosystems becomes increasingly feasible. By virtualising applications and taking advantage of advancements in edge computing platforms and AI, utilities…

Information display solutions are used as a delivery tool to enhance communications and display striking advertisements in different business sectors. LG Information Displays offer tailored solutions for a wide range of industries for the purpose of broadcasting products, service updates or to display advertising campaigns, etc. These commercial TVs are progressively popular for businesses due to their ability to deliver crystal clear visuals, provide real-time information thus enhancing overall customers’ experiences. Let’s explore why the LG Information Displays are the perfect choice for your business. Captivating Visuals and Performance LG’s Commercial TVs are built to create visually stunning displays in any space, in…