The Four Key Issues CrowdStrike Exposed: CIOs’ Next Steps

IDC’s Quick Take The recent IT outage caused by silent updates pushed out by CrowdStrike to its Falcon agent exposes an issue that is at the heart of how the IT industry operates. It highlights the contrasting trust and attestation mechanisms taken by operating system vendors like Microsoft, Apple, and Red Hat in allowing its […]

Blog Post: Securing the Future of Wireless Connectivity

Secure wireless connectivity is crucial as we become more reliant on Wi-Fi devices. Common threats include configuration problems, denial of service attacks, passive capturing, rogue access points, evil twin attacks, and hacking lost or stolen devices. From enhancing security, adopting stronger encryption standards (ex. WPA3), implementing rigorous authentication protocols, to ensuring regular software updates, this […]

Singapore’s CapitaLand focuses on Vietnam as supply chains leave China

SINGAPORE — Singapore-listed property manager CapitaLand Investment plans to deploy up to $110 million in Vietnam to build or acquire industrial factories, expecting demand from manufacturers following supply chains out of China. The company, backed by state investor Temasek Holdings, expects to add 100 million to 150 million Singapore dollars ($73 million to $110 million) […]

PCB West 2024 Keynoter Charles Pfeil to Offer Path for Implementing AI in Electronics Design

PEACHTREE CITY – The Printed Circuit Engineering Association (PCEA) today announced electronics design software architect Charles Pfeil will keynote the PCB West conference and exhibition in October. Pfeil’s talk, “AI Roadmap for PCB Layout: New Opportunities for PCB Designers,” illustrates the capabilities and methodologies that will be needed for AI success with complex PCB designs, […]

ECIA Publishes Research on the Value Delivered by Authorized Channel Partners for Electronic Components

A groundbreaking study by the Electronic Components Industry Association (ECIA) has shed light on the indispensable role authorised distributors play in the electronics supply chain, offering a range of benefits that extend far beyond mere product delivery. SOURCE: Astute Group The study, titled “The Value Delivered by Authorised Channel Partners for Electronic Components,” highlights the diverse range […]