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Link : https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/latest-launches/bmw-x7-gets-bold-facelift-new-gadgets-for-2022-c721d685-1bfe-48f2-8834-4d94bf9fe094 Munich - The BMW X7 has been given a significant makeover, where a bold new exterior look joins an upgraded engine line-up and a refreshed cabin with brand new electronics.The biggest exterior changes take place upfront where we see new matrix LED headlights with a split design. There’s also a new illuminated kidney grille, which is standard on the M60i xDrive and optional on the other models. At the back end we see new taillights with 3D sculpting and they’re joined by a new chrome bar that runs along the tailgate. Buyers can spruce things up further with a newly enhanced M Sport package and for the first time ever on a BMW, 23-inch rims can be specified from the factory. Inside you’ll find a newly designed dashboard with slim air vents as well as an ambient light bar.The electronics have been brought up to date too, with the new BMW Operating System 8 providing the computing power. Perched on top of the dashboard is the new BMW Curved Display, which combines a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster with a 14.9-inch central infotainment system. Furthermore, BMW has loaded more standard equipment into the X7, including a Harman Kardon sound system, four-zone climate control, panoramic glass roof and wireless phone charging. Buyers can further opt for a Sky Lounge panoramic glass roof with LED illumination, as one of numerous options available in the new BMW X7. On the engine front, the M50i xDrive has been replaced by the M60i xDrive, which features a revised 4.4-litre V8 turbopetrol engine with new-generation 48V mild hybrid technology. Power and torque outputs remain the same though, at 390kW and 750Nm.BMW also mentions an upgraded 3.0-litre six-cylinder turbodiesel engine in the xDrive40d, which features the same mild hybrid tech and boasts outputs of 259kW and 720Nm. All BMW X7 models come standard with adaptive air suspension on both axles. Further to that, the M60i xDrive features Integral Active Steering and the Executive Drive System with roll stabilisation as standard, which are available as options in the six-cylinder variants.The new BMW X7 is also available with an expanded range of semi-automated driving and parking gadgets. For instance the front-collision warning system, with its new functions, is said to reduce the danger of crashing into pedestrians, cyclists and oncoming vehicles when turning off. The X7 now comes with an exit warning function which will warn you of moving obstacles when you open the doors. There’s also a new Trailer Assistant to assist you with reversing a trailer. There’s a new Manoeuvre Assistant too, which can memorise manoeuvres of up to 200 metres. The new BMW X7 is due to reach South Africa during the fourth quarter of 2022, with pricing and specifications to be announced nearer to launch.

Link : https://www.hpcwire.com/off-the-wire/intersect360-research-releases-software-survey-results/ Intersect360 Research has released the results of our HPC software survey in reports spanning eleven different domains, examining the overall mix of in-house, open-source, and commercial software, and the mix of public cloud versus on-premises computing. These reports highlight a trend we have reported on over several years: a gradual decline in the usage of commercial, licensed software applications from independent software vendors (ISVs). The decline has been offset by an increase in in-house application development, fueled by multiple industry trends, including the adoption of multi-core processors and accelerators and successive application expansions related to Big Data analytics and machine learning.All eleven reports are available for download to our HPC Advisory Service clients or for individual purchase at www.intersect360.com: HPC Software Survey: Primary Applications— Weather and Climate Modeling HPC Software Survey: Primary Applications— Visualization HPC Software Survey: Primary Applications— Scientific Research HPC Software Survey: Primary Applications— Finance HPC Software Survey: Primary Applications— Physics HPC Software Survey: Primary Applications— Geophysics HPC Software Survey: Primary Applications— Engineering HPC Software Survey: Primary Applications— Chemistry HPC Software Survey: Primary Applications— Business Analytics HPC Software Survey: Primary Applications— Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) HPC Software Survey: Primary Applications— Biosciences

Link : https://aithority.com/security/intel-study-secure-systems-start-with-hardware/ Organizations are looking to vendors and solutions that prioritize security innovation in today’s rapidly evolving threat landscape. Intel released the results of a study exploring how organizations approach security innovation in an increasingly digital world to stay ahead of the evolving threat landscape. Key findings reveal that organizations value security product innovation, especially at the hardware level, when purchasing technologies and services. Latest Aithority Insights : BPCL Collaborates With Microsoft To Leverage Cloud And AI To Redefine Customer Experience Businesses are expected to spend $172 billion in 2022 on increasing their cybersecurity commitments and enhancing measures to protect themselves. Organizations recognize hardware-assisted security capabilities are critical to a robust security strategy, with many searching out transparent technology providers to supply innovative security solutions. And adoption is growing; while the study found only 36% of respondents say their organization’s current cybersecurity protocols use hardware-assisted security solutions, 47% say these solutions will be adopted in the next six months (24%) or 12 months (23%). “The security threat landscape continues to evolve, becoming more sophisticated and challenging for organizations to defend against,” said Suzy Greenberg, vice president, Intel Product Assurance and Security. “Today more than ever, companies are demanding assurance capabilities and hardware-enhanced security solutions that help protect the entire compute stack. Intel is in a unique position to deliver these innovations on behalf of our customers.” Study Highlights Ponemon Institute independently conducted a survey of 1,406 individuals in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America who influence their organization’s information technology (IT) decision-making regarding investment in security technologies. Key findings from the study, sponsored by Intel, include: 64% of respondents say their organizations are more likely to purchase technologies and services from technology providers that are leading edge with respect to innovation. The top areas of focus for security innovation within organizations today are security automation (41% of respondents), security at the silicon level (40% of respondents), cloud migration (40% of respondents), and education and training (38% of respondents). 53% percent of respondents say their organizations refreshed their security strategy because of the pandemic. Of the 36% of organizations using hardware-assisted security solutions, 85% say hardware- and/or firmware-based security is a high or very high priority in their organization. And 64% also say it is important for a vendor to offer both hardware- and software-assisted security capabilities. Browse The Complete News About Aithority: VMware Cross-Cloud Services Now Available in Microsoft Azure Marketplace Zero Trust and Transparency Trends Key findings indicate that organizations are looking to integrate hardware-based security solutions into their Zero Trust strategies. Of the 36% of organizations using hardware-assisted security solutions, 32% of respondents have implemented a Zero Trust infrastructure strategy, and 75% of respondents expressed increased interest in Zero Trust models as the pandemic continues and the remote workforce grows. As organizations incorporate new security technologies, hardware-assisted security complements existing protocols and bolsters overall security hygiene. Additionally, the rapid sophistication of the threat landscape requires organizations to be one step ahead of security updates, although challenges remain when it comes to managing vulnerabilities and patching updates. The study reveals that fewer than half of organizations have visibility into newly disclosed vulnerabilities and patches/updates (48% of respondents) and mainly prioritize security updates for the latest product generation (42% of respondents), when there are still many legacy devices in use around the world. “Without visibility and transparency, there is no trust,” said Tom Garrison, vice president and general manager of Client Security Strategy and Initiatives at Intel. “Intel understands that this visibility remains essential in activating timely security updates and our goal is to ensure our customers have the best possible experience with our technology. Helping our customers keep their device fleets secure is critically important and something we deliver on every day.” Intel has set a course for bold innovation rooted in security leadership and is committed to growing, adapting and relentlessly advancing security in all products from concept to retirement. The trust Intel builds based on this investment is designed to provide customers the flexibility and assurance they need.

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Link : https://www.google.com/amp/s/m.economictimes.com/news/how-to/tech-gadgets-to-help-you-maintain-a-work-life-balance/amp_articleshow/90347196.cms Using technology in conjunction with changes in workplace structure can boost productivity in all areas. A modern working man or woman multitasks to cover their passion as well as their duties on a daily basis. People are busy balancing their professional and personal lives in order to remain true to themselves.Having the right tool for the job can help you stay productive and multitask without jeopardising your career. It is critical to strike a balance between work and life. This is not an easy task for many people, but Arnav Mutneja, Founder, ZinQ Technologies, suggests some tech gadgets that can help you maintain a balance and easily cope with all of your responsibilities without losing productivity.Many people are concerned about their laptops becoming too hot and causing skin damage. This can be alleviated by using a cooling pad. A laptop cooling pad cools your laptop by blowing air from the bottom of the device up through it. This prevents the laptop from overheating and running too hot, which can cause it to shut down or overheat, both of which can be dangerous to your health. When you use your laptop cooling pad, you'll stay cool. The cooling pad's whisper-quiet fans will keep you comfortable while you work all day.Looking for the best way to be successful both at work and in your family life? People who want to balance their work and family lives can benefit greatly from the use of a webcam. It allows them to see their children clearly while they are at work. It also provides continuous connectivity, allowing them to respond to their children's or family's needs as soon as possible.A webcam allows you to work from anywhere in the world and at any time of day. You can work from home, on vacation, or while on business travel. When you use your webcam, you don't have to worry about long commute times or expensive international roaming charges. It also allows workers to achieve a better work-life balance by allowing them to spend more time with their families while still pursuing their career goals. It is true that today's working man or woman must juggle many responsibilities. It takes a lot of time to balance work and family, household chores and phone calls. However, wireless earphones can now assist you with this! Wireless earphones are no longer just for listening to music. They have become an essential part of our lives, and they can help us do more without having to deal with the hassle of constantly holding our phones. Wireless earphones are a godsend for office workers. They can now multitask and manage phone calls or household chores while on the go. Wireless earphones come in a variety of shapes and sizes, so you can find the one that is right for you. They also have features such as noise cancellation, Bluetooth, and so on. Work uninterruptedly anytime The UPS for Router service is ideal for people who need to work continuously at all times. You can set your own working hours and avoid time-consuming office visits with this service.Working people frequently face the challenge of balancing their work and personal lives. This can be difficult when they are juggling work and family, both of which require a great deal of attention and time. Do you have kids at home? A spill-resistant keyboard is a must! How many times has coffee or another drink gotten on your keyboard and you had to go out and buy a new one? Spill-resistant keyboards are one type that reduces the possibility of spilling coffee or water on your keyboard.If you have children at home, this keyboard is a must-have. It has a special coating that protects it from any spills that may occur. Its ergonomic design makes it both comfortable to use and simple to clean! So, if you want to improve your work life, this is the product for you!

Link : https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.techtarget.com/searchsecurity/news/252515839/Synopsys-Enterprises-struggling-with-open-source-software%3famp=1 While nearly every enterprise environment contains open source applications, organizations are still struggling to properly manage the code, according to a report by Synopsys. The 2022 Open Source Security and Risk Analysis (OSSRA) report revealed the sheer volume of open source software used by enterprises across a variety of industries, as well as challenges with out-of-date code and high-risk vulnerabilities such as Log4Shell. While problems with visibility and prioritization persist, the report highlighted improvements in a few areas, most notably an increasing awareness of open source software. To compile the report, the Synopsys Cybersecurity Research Center and Black Duck Audit Services examined findings from more than 2,400 commercial codebases across 17 industries. While analysis determined that 97% of the codebases contained open source software, a breakdown by industry showed four contained open source in 100% of their codebases. The affected areas were in computer hardware and semiconductors, cybersecurity, energy and clean tech and the internet of things."Even the sector with the lowest percentage -- healthcare, health tech, life sciences -- had 93%, which is still very high," the report said. Additionally, the report found 78% of the code within codebases was also open source. Tim Mackey, principal security strategist at Synopsys Cybersecurity, contributed to the report and told SearchSecurity he was not surprised by the high percentage. It tracks with the last four or five years, during which more than two-thirds of the code within codebases was open source. In 2020, it was 75%. While the usage of open source software does vary by industry, Mackey said it is just the way the world works. "I suspect that … [we'll] probably creep into the 80s over time, but we're nearing the bifurcation of propriety and custom versus open source for most industries," he said.One aspect that has accelerated the pace of innovation over the last 10 years is how developers can focus on unique value propositions and features for employers. From there, Mackey said they can access libraries that do the foundational work. The challenge, he said, is that a development team will follow a different set of security rules and release criteria for open source software. While it can be beneficial that anyone can examine the source code, Mackey said in practice most people just focus on what it does, download it and use it. Therein lies the risk for companies."So, with all the open source that's powering our modern world, that makes it a prime target for being an attack vector," he said. Managing open source A recurring trend in the report is "that open source itself doesn't create business risk, but its management does." Mackey reiterated that sentiment, and said enterprises that change vendors after an incident may be pointing the finger in the wrong direction. He referred to the issues with open source as a "process problem." "The open source itself might have a bug, but any other piece of software will have a bug as well," Mackey said. However, the high volume does make it tricky to maintain. The OSSR determined that 81% of software used by enterprises contained at least one vulnerability. Codebases JQuery and Lodash contained the highest percentage of vulnerable components. Spring Framework, which caused issues last month after researchers reported two flaws in the development framework, also made the list in 2021. Additionally, Black Duck Audit Services risk assessments found that out of 2,000 codebases, 88% contained outdated versions of open source components, meaning "an update or patch was available but had not been applied." More significantly, 85% contained open source code that was more than four years out of date. That percentage has been consistent over the years, according to Mackey. He said that while it requires more digging to identify the issue, it highlights how the lack of an update process can make it easy to get out date. The sheer volume of open source code is also an issue -- there could be hundreds to thousands of applications, with hundreds of components per application. "That's really one of the cruxes of what we're seeing on a consistent basis, is that companies struggle to figure out what the most efficient way to manage this stuff really is," he said. One flaw that caused enterprises a management and scale nightmare last year was Log4Shell. While the report noted a "decrease in high-risk vulnerabilities, … 2021 was still a year filled with open source issues." That included supply chain attacks and hacker exploits of Docker images, but "most notably" the zero-day vulnerability in Apache Log4j utility known as Log4Shell. It allowed attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable servers, according to the report. "What's most notable about Log4Shell, however, is not its ubiquity but the realizations it spurred. In the wake of its discovery, businesses and government agencies were compelled to re-examine how they use and secure open source software created and maintained largely by unpaid volunteers, not commercial vendors. What also came to light was that many organizations are simply unaware of the amount of open source used in their software," the report said. Researchers analyzed the percentage of audited Java codebases and found 15% "contained vulnerable Log4j component." Though Mackey acknowledged the quantity of Java applications has changed and log data has improved, he said 15% was lower than he expected. "My crystal ball says we'll be talking about this next year because that's actually one of the big problems that we see year over year is that people don't necessarily do a good job of patching the vulnerabilities that have been around for a few years," he said. Differences between commercial and open source software hinder enterprises when it comes to patching. The report noted that commercial patching "usually requires the involvement of a procurement department, as well as review standards that are part of a vendor risk management program." On the other hand, "open source may simply have been downloaded and used at the developer's discretion." Part of that management extends to security following a merger or acquisition. Mackey said one of the biggest challenges that acquirers have is a lack of visibility and the skill set to evaluate exactly what they are buying. It appears 2021 was a big year for M&As. "The growth in the number of audited codebases -- 64% larger than last year's -- reflects the significant increase in merger and acquisition transactions throughout 2021," the report said. Based on the statistics, Mackey said it's exceedingly difficult for enterprises not to use open source. "I'd argue it's all but impossible," he said. "They'd also have to not be using companies like Amazon or Microsoft or Google, because they're all using open source. It's what powers their clouds. So, it's life today." While there is work to be done to minimize open source risk, Mackey said Synopsys observed many improvements last year. Enterprises did a better job of managing licensing conflicts, the number of vulnerabilities decreased and the number of applications with high-severity flaws also decreased. "People are recognizing they need to 'get with the program.' That may be Biden going about beating them over the head, that might be 'Oh wait, I don't want to be the next Colonial Pipeline,'" Mackey said. "We can't necessarily say, but those are good trends. I don't like to say open source is bad in any way; it's just managed differently."

Link : https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.barrons.com/amp/articles/morgan-stanley-cautious-tech-hardware-stocks-51649786216 Morgan Stanley says companies such as HP Enterprise could benefit in the short term from higher prices brought on by supply-chain problems. MARK FELIX/BLOOMBERG Citing concerns about a potential slowdown in corporate IT spending, Morgan Stanley analyst Meta Marshall has turned wary on telecom and networking stocks. In a Tuesday research note, she lowered her ratings on Hewlett Packard Enterprise , F5, and NetApp . She now rates HP Enterprise (ticker: HPE) at Underweight, down from Equal Weight previously, with a target price of $15, compared with $17, and a little below the stock’s Monday closing level of $15.81. For F5 (FFIV) and NetApp (NTAP), her ratings dropped to Equal Weight from Overweight. Her target price for F5 is now $250, down from $280 but still well above its Monday closing level of $207.49. Marshall no longer designates the company a “top pick.” For NetApp, her new target is $91, down from $102, while the stock ended Monday at $77.12. She also reiterated her Underweight rating on Juniper Networks (JNPR). HP Enterprise, F5 and NetApp didn’t immediately respond to requests for comment.Marshall says that supply-chain problems—and the higher prices that come as a result—could buoy earnings for the IT hardware companies in the short run. But she sees softening orders in the 2022 second half as a result of inflation, Covid-19, and geopolitical uncertainty. The analyst said she is starting to see “signs of weakness accumulate,” citing cautious results from a new survey of chief information officers about their hardware spending plans. She adds that in recent channel checks, resellers cited multiple reasons for caution about spending, including the Russian war on Ukraine, inflation and strong IT spending over the past year. It may prove difficult for some vendors to have their customers fully absorb higher costs for components and logistics, she said.On HP Enterprise in particular, she noted that while the stock’s valuation isn’t demanding—it trades for less than 8 times forward earnings—she is wary about the company’s high exposure to storage and servers in a tightening environment for IT spending. Together, they account for 60% of revenue. She said she also sees risks in the company’s 37% revenue exposure to Europe given the situation in Ukraine. In Tuesday trading, HP Enterprise shares were down about 1.2%, F5 was unchanged and NetApp was up 0.8%, to $77.77. Write to Eric J. Savitz at eric.savitz@barrons.com

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Link : https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.howtogeek.com/795732/psa-your-old-gadgets-are-a-fire-hazard-heres-what-to-do/amp/ Who among us doesn’t have a gadget junk drawer or box on a closet shelf with some old phones? Those old gadgets aren’t just clutter, though: They’re a potential fire hazard. Here’s what you need to know.Why Old Gadgets Are a Fire Hazard An old Android phone or three here, a forgotten about tablet or two there. It’s all too easy to accumulate a pile of old gadgets and gear that you never quite get around to dealing with. Unfortunately, however, unlike old-fashioned junk drawer gadget castoffs like a flashlight or calculator, modern gear poses a unique risk: it’s a fire hazard.Why? Most modern portable electronics use lithium-ion batteries. Lithium-ion batteries are pretty great in most regards.They’re small, lightweight, and store a good amount of energy for their size. Without them, we wouldn’t have super slim smartphones that could go all day (and then some) on a single charge. But storing a lot of energy in a small space is always a potential risk and lithium-ion batteries aren’t exempt from this. As they age and degrade, the chance of a battery failure increases.Unlike a battery failure with, say, some AA batteries jammed in the back of an old toy, the risk with a lithium-ion battery failing isn’t just some leaking and corrosion in the battery compartment, it’s a potential fire as the battery swells up and the gases (combined with the stored energy) turn the battery into a potential fireball.Not only do pictures of dangerously swollen batteries crop up on /r/TechSupportGore fairly frequently, but there’s even a whole subreddit devoted to the topic with the tongue-in-cheek name /r/SpicyPillows—a nod to the pillow-like shape of a swollen lithium-ion battery and the fire that can result from damage to the “pillow.” Now, we hardly want anyone to panic at the thought of their forgotten about iPhone 5 or old MP3 player burning their house down while they’re reading this article on their lunch break.

Link : https://www.reuters.com/technology/software-maker-datto-be-acquired-by-kaseya-62-bln-deal-2022-04-11/ April 11 (Reuters) - Software maker Datto (MSP.N) said on Monday it would be taken private by security software company Kaseya for $6.2 billion in a deal funded by a consortium led by private equity firm Insight Partners. The deal offers $35.50 per share in cash to Datto shareholders, a nearly 52% premium to the company's closing price on March 16 before a media report said the software maker was exploring options, including a sale. The purchase by Kaseya is also supported by investments from TPG Capital , Sixth Street Partners and Singapore state investor Temasek, among others. Founded in 2007 and listed on the New York Stock Exchange two years ago, Datto makes security and cloud-based software for small and medium businesses and specifically for managed service providers. The deal is expected to close in the second half of the year.Reporting by Sohini Podder in Bengaluru; Editing by Anil D'Silva and Aditya Soni Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Link : https://www.tomshardware.com/news/asus-geforce-rtx-3090-ti-down-to-pound1879-real-deals It's only been a couple of weeks since the release of Nvidia's newest flagship GPU, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090 Ti, which after testing has taken its place at the top of our GPU hierarchy(opens in new tab). You can currently get your hands on the Asus GeForce RTX 3090 Ti TUF Gaming for £1,879(opens in new tab) from CCL computers, saving £112 off of its launch price. This monster RTX 3090 Ti from Asus has 10752 CUDA cores and is able to overclock to 1950 MHz or 1920 MHz in its gaming boost mode, with a 24GB of GDDR6X VRAM similar to its RTX 3090 predecessor. There are some caveats to this increase in graphics power and that is the size and power requirements needed to host this gigantic GPU in your computer system. This particular model of the RTX 3090 Ti is listed as being 3.2-PCI slots thick, but 0.2 of a slot still means the whole slot can't be used for something else, so you're looking at needing to reserve four whole PCI slots worth of room in your case for this hulk of a graphics card. The reason for this extra thickness is the size of its massive heatsink and cooling solution. Asus GeForce RTX 3090 Ti TUF Gaming 24GB GPU: was £1,991, now £1,879 at CCL Computers This flagship RTX 3090 Ti from Asus has 10752 CUDA cores able to overclock to 1920 MHz in gaming boost mode, with a massive 24GB of GDDR6X VRAM. This card is huge and will take up 4-slots of your PCI bay in your case, so make sure you have adequate room.Along with the size of the card, there is a requirement for a power supply that can adequately supply enough power to boost this beast for high-load usage. Asus recommends a minimum 1000W PSU for this task, to cover what your GPU is drawing and the rest of your PC components combined. This graphics card is not cheap, and in many cases is complete overkill, but if you're one of those people that want the absolute best-of-the-best, then this is the GPU for you; and who doesn't like a little discount off of the price?

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