The Ukraine government is considering an offer of free software from Clearview AI. The news puts the spotlight on facial recognition technology that has come under fire for the potential for misuse and privacy violations.
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Digital ID Technology Promises Stronger Security
More robust sign-on security is on the way, just don’t expect it to arrive anytime soon.
AI Workloads Require Infrastructure Upgrades
Artificial intelligence workloads often require special infrastructure that previously was not considered needed for other demanding computational jobs.
Learn how Microsoft Circular Centers are scaling cloud supply chain sustainability
Aiming at delivering the most sustainable, scalable, and reliable cloud for Azure customers, continued innovation in cloud hardware is a constant priority for Microsoft. This extends beyond server architecture and rack design to include intelligent provisioning, deployment, and ultimately, decommissioning of cloud computing hardware in datacenters. As we look to deliver upon Microsoft’s commitments towards […]
Microsoft launches Azure Health Data Services to unify health data and power AI in the cloud
Today, we take a giant step toward making the dream of interoperability in healthcare real. Microsoft is announcing the general availability of Azure Health Data Services, a platform as a service (PaaS) offering designed exclusively to support Protected Health Information (PHI) in the cloud. Azure Health Data Services is a new way of working with […]
Microsoft launches Azure Health Data Services to unify health data and power AI in the cloud
Today, we take a giant step toward making the dream of interoperability in healthcare real. Microsoft is announcing the general availability of Azure Health Data Services, a platform as a service (PaaS) offering designed exclusively to support Protected Health Information (PHI) in the cloud. Azure Health Data Services is a new way of working with […]
Talent Shortage: Are Universities Delivering Well-Prepared IT Graduates?
While there is broad agreement that universities are doing a good job, areas for improvement include preparedness for hot tech areas and more support for internship programs.
Tech Giants AWS, Microsoft, Google, IBM Step Up Efforts to Punish Kremlin
Technology companies including AWS, AMD, Intel, Cisco, HP, IBM, Google, Microsoft, Apple, and more, are taking measures to punish Russia over its invasion of Ukraine by ceasing business and sales in the country and by aiding the Ukraine government and humanitarian organizations.
Google’s Mandiant Acquisition Brings Cybersecurity Automation to Forefront
Google’s $5.4 billion deal to buy cloud and managed cybersecurity provider Mandiant adds new capabilities such as automation, which is in demand at enterprises in the current threat environment.
How to Architect for Resiliency in a Cloud Outages Reality
It’s no secret that the cloud can be a fickle beast. Outages are all too common, and when they happen, they can cause massive disruptions for businesses. So how can you ensure that your business is safe in the cloud?