Flexera intends to strengthen its position in the FinOps market by acquiring NetApp's FinOps business unit. NetApp's Spot technology will expand the provider's portfolio for software license management and technology intelligence in the area of cloud cost management.
Microsoft is stepping up the pressure on Windows 10 users: from October 2025, Microsoft 365 applications will no longer be officially supported under the discontinued operating system. The software company is therefore urging users to switch to Windows 11.
OpenAI is adding a task function to ChatGPT that allows users to schedule reminders and regular requests. The new function will initially be rolled out in beta status for Plus, Team and Pro users.
The British government is planning far-reaching measures in the fight against ransomware attacks. A new draft law stipulates that public institutions and operators of critical infrastructure will no longer be allowed to make ransom payments to cyber criminals in future.
CrowdStrike warns of a sophisticated phishing campaign targeting potential applicants. The attackers are disguising an XMRig cryptominer as a supposed CRM application for the application process.
In the final days of Joe Biden's term of office, the US government announces export restrictions for AI. However, Donald Trump would have to implement them - and could set his own priorities.
French IT service provider Atos continues to face questions surrounding the suspected ransomware incident by the Space Bears group. While the company continues to deny any direct attack on its own systems, there are growing indications that a ransom was paid for compromised data.
The US communications authority FCC has introduced a new security certificate for networked consumer devices. The "U.S. Cyber Trust Mark" is intended to show consumers at a glance whether an IoT device meets basic security standards.
Japanese electronics manufacturer Casio has published new details on the ransomware incident from October 2024. Following the conclusion of the investigation, it is now clear that the personal data of around 8,500 people was compromised.
Nvidia wants to bring an AI supercomputer to desktops. Company boss Jensen Huang presented the compact device called "Project Digits" at the start of the CES technology trade fair in Las Vegas.
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