Social Security fraud was already a problem when the global COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States early this spring. But now fraudsters have added brand-new ploys involving the public health crisis to exploit unsuspecting victims. CPAs can help their clients, and the public, by using their esteemed positions in the community to distribute information about […]
Archives for May 2020
The highest-paying US tech hubs and the programming skills with the top salaries
A new study from AI-hiring marketplace Vettery digs into its data to reveal employers’ salary offers. For the time being, most people are telecommuting, sent to work from home (WFH) because of the coronavirus pandemic. But that doesn’t mean there’s a job freeze, and that includes jobs in the technology sector. More about artificial intelligence […]
ETtech Top 5: Bullish scooter rental startups, BookMyShow layoffs, Amazon’s private labels & more
Happy Thursday! India’s strict nationwide lockdown ensured that public transport remained off the roads for over two months, restricting commute options for healthcare workers, civic authorities, and delivery executives. Some states are now contemplating a cap on the number of passengers who can travel at any given time. As businesses and mass transit systems reopen […]
BookMyShow layoffs, furloughs to impact 270 employees
Online ticket booking company BookMyShow has laid off or furloughed 270 employees, making it the latest entrant in a list of well-funded consumer internet companies to have fired workers in the wake of the economic crisis due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The company has been forced to downsize due to the “unfavourable environment,” said Ashish […]
Optimize for internet traffic with Peering Service and the routing preference option
Last week at the Microsoft Build conference, we announced that Azure Peering Service is now generally available. We also introduced “routing preference,” a new option for our customers to further architect and optimize their traffic to and from Azure over the “public Internet.” Networking is a critical enabler of the cloud. The experience when accessing […]
TikTok owner ByteDance moves to shift power out of China: Sources
TikTok‘s poaching of Disney’s Kevin Mayer to be its CEO was just the most visible part of a broader strategy by its Chinese owner to shift its centre of power away from China at a time of rising global tensions, several people familiar with the plans said. The short video app’s parent company ByteDance has […]
Online gaming firms explore ways to keep users engaged
Online casual gaming firms saw traffic surge just days into the nationwide lockdown that began on March 25, industry players told ET, as people spent more time indoors and as first-timers took the plunge into internetgaming. Casual gaming is targeted at a mass audience and normally requires a lower investment of time and money. Poker […]
Report: Enterprises face challenges with IoT deployment
Concerns over security issues are causing businesses to reevaluate public internet for IoT, opting for private networks. Here are the major takeaways for the enterprise, according to a new report. With the adoption of Internet of Things on the rise––Gartner expects IoT devices to hit 20.4 billion this year––many enterprises have been incorporating IoT into […]
Why AI Ethics Is Even More Important Now
Contract-tracing apps are fueling more AI ethics discussions, particularly around privacy. The longer term challenge is approaching AI ethics holistically. Image: momius – stock.adobe.com If your organization is implementing or thinking of implementing a contact-tracing app, it’s wise to consider more than just workforce safety. Failing to do so could expose your company other risks […]
After FB-Jio deal, Google eyes stake in Vodafone Idea: Report
Google is said to be exploring an investment in Vodafone Idea, about a month after rival Facebook picked up a 9.99% stake in RIL-owned Jio Platforms, the Financial Times reported, citing people familiar with the matter. It said that Google is looking to pick up a 5% stake in India’s second-largest telecom operator, which is […]