Industry News: February 21 – 25
Every week we highlight cloud computing and technology news of interest. This week we’re covering the importance of cyber resilience as Ukraine faces ongoing cyberattacks, how digital transformation is helping ease supply chain woes, details on Microsoft’s new artificial intelligence (AI) project, new research on how many companies have been hit by ransomware, and details on Google Cloud’s new Carbon Sense suit.
As the situation in Ukraine unfolds, the Ukrainian government continues to deal with cyberattacks. This growing threat has many IT executives reassessing cyber risk and what these cyberattacks could mean for global business. CIO Dive digs into the increased need for cyber resilience here.
Organizations are increasingly turning to technology and digital transformation in order to ease supply chain woes. This includes companies like Microsoft leveraging AI as part of its strategy. Learn how technology is shaping the future of supply chains in SupplyChain here.
Speaking of AI, Microsoft’s Azure and Research teams are working together on a new AI platform service. The project, codenamed “Singularity,” may become a “major driver for AI, both inside Microsoft and outside.” Read more in ZDNet here.
The ransomware epidemic shows no signs of slowing down, and businesses are feeling the impact. According to new research, 80% of companies have experienced a ransomware attack. Just how much are these organizations spending on ransomware payments? And how many are confident in their security controls? BetaNews has the details here.
Google Cloud has sustainability on the mind. The cloud provider is helping customers track energy consumption and emissions by launching the new Carbon Sense suit. The suite brings together features from several Google products that help measure carbon emissions and provide advice on reducing carbon footprints. Find out more in Data Center Knowledge here.