Examining the many ways to run loops on Linux
The bash shell provides numerous ways to loop through data to make your work – especially scripting challenges – easier. You can loop through a pile of data so you can get a lot done just by running a...
View ArticleDevice42 amps up IT asset management with generative AI
Device42 today announced new functionality in its IT inventory and asset management virtual appliance that enables IT managers to apply generative AI to query their configuration management database...
View ArticleMaking use of command history on Linux
Command history on Linux allows you to review and repeat previous commands with little effort. It is built into the bash shell (included in the shell executable). It’s a helpful feature if you want to...
View ArticleIntel’s Altera spinout launches FPGA products, software
Altera – Intel’s standalone company focused on FPGA hardware – introduced an array of FPGA hardware, software, and services at its annual developer conference. Nine months ago, Intel spun out Altera...
View ArticleIntel launches Xeon 6 processors and Gaudi 3 AI accelerators
Intel has formally launched its next Xeon 6 server processors as well as the Gaudi 3 AI accelerators, making some pretty big boasts in the process. The Xeon 6 6900P is the first in the Xeon family...
View ArticleGermany’s antitrust authority to look into complaint against Microsoft
German file hosting cloud service provider Nextcloud appeared to have won a major victory Monday, when the country’s antitrust authority announced it would be initiating what the company described as...
View ArticleUS modifies AI chip export rules, boosting Middle East access
In a move aimed at facilitating the global development and supply of artificial intelligence (AI), the US Commerce Department has brought a new policy that will ease export restrictions for advanced...
View ArticleIBM expands Nvidia GPU options for cloud customers
IBM is offering expanded access to Nvidia GPUs on IBM Cloud to help enterprise customers advance their AI implementations, including large language model (LLM) training. IBM Cloud users can now access...
View ArticleIBM opens first quantum computing center in Europe
IBM unveiled its first IBM Quantum Data Center outside the United States – and its second ever – in Ehningen, Germany. A celebratory ceremony was attended by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz,...
View ArticleFix for BGP routing insecurity ‘plagued by software vulnerabilities’ of its...
Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) is not yet the simple fix for the security weaknesses of the internet’s Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) many in the communications industry think it is, a team...
View ArticleNetworking terms and definitions
To find a brief definition of the networking term you are looking for user your browser’s “Find” feature then follow links to a fuller explanation. AI networking AI networking refers to the...
View ArticleUnderstanding exit codes on Linux
Whenever you run a command in a Linux terminal, a numeric exit code is generated – even if you see no sign of it. The code reports the success or failure of the command. And, if the command fails, it...
View ArticleWi-Fi HaLow: Hands on with AsiaRF’s IoT network gateway
Wi-Fi HaLow (802.11ah) is a relatively new standard that provides extended range and penetration through walls and other obstacles, but the tradeoff is low throughput. HaLow’s sweet spot is industrial...
View ArticleInflection AI shifts to Intel Gaudi 3, challenging Nvidia’s AI chip lead
Inflection AI is shifting its latest enterprise platform to Intel’s Gaudi 3 accelerators, stepping away from Nvidia GPUs. In a statement, Intel said that Inflection AI is introducing “Inflection for...
View ArticleAryaka brings CASB into unified SASE fold
Aryaka continues to build out its SASE platform, adding new capabilities aimed at enhancing security and simplifying the adoption process for enterprises that want to consolidate their network and...
View ArticleWi-Fi 7 brings enterprise-caliber predictability to wireless networks, says...
The ability to more effectively control wireless networks will go a long way toward making Wi-Fi 7 a viable upgrade for current over-the-air networks and, in some cases, even hard-wired environments....
View ArticleAs global AI energy usage mounts, Nvidia claims efficiency gains of up to...
As concerns over AI energy consumption ratchet up, chip maker Nvidia is defending what it calls a steadfast commitment to sustainability. At its AI Summit DC this week, the company will report that...
View ArticleRed Sea cable cuts disrupted up to 70% of traffic, says RETN
Independent global network services provider RETN says its network diagnostics show that the February 2024 cable cuts in the Red Sea, initially reported to have affected 25% of data traffic between...
View ArticleLinus Torvalds annoyed by passive language in commit messages
The latest release candidate of Linux 6.12 was announced over the weekend, promoting some comments about grammar from Linux founder Linus Torvalds. He took the opportunity to express some irritation...
View ArticleJuniper extends security platform to streamline threat detection, incident...
Juniper Networks is working to integrate more of its security services under one AI-centric roof. The vendor’s new Secure AI-Native Edge offering and cloud-based Security Assurance service are...
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