Here is IT Digest’s weekly roundup of the top news from global markets. In this fast-paced world, breaking down information helps readers grasp the nuances that follow the news.
In Hardware and Network news this week…
Juniper Enhances AI-Driven Platform for Wi-Fi 7 Potential
Juniper Networks, a leader in secure, AI-Native Networking, announced several key enhancements to its leading AI-Native Networking Platform that enable customers and partners to take full advantage of the emerging 802.11be amendment (Wi-Fi 7), which promises higher throughput, lower latency, extended range and greater reliability than previous Wi-Fi versions. By combining new Juniper Mist Wi-Fi 7 access points (APs) and high-power campus EX switches with Juniper’s award-winning Mist™ AI and cloud-native networking and security services, Juniper’s market-leading wired and wireless Local Area Networking (LAN) access solution uniquely maximizes the full potential of Wi-Fi 7 while enabling a seamless, cost-effective and more sustainable transition to the latest wireless technology.
In Artificial Intelligence news this week….
Workday Launches AI-Powered Wellness Solution
Workday, Inc, a leading provider of solutions to help organizations manage their people and money, announced Workday Wellness, a new AI-powered solution that will provide companies with a real-time view into which benefits and wellness offerings their employees want and use. Workday Wellness will empower companies with AI-driven recommendations on how to improve their benefits program so they can deliver a more personalized wellness experience for their employees.
In FinTech news this week….
Quadient Leads 2024 SPARK Matrix for AP Automation
Quadient, a global automation platform powering secure and sustainable business connections, announced it has been recognized as a Technology Leader in the “SPARK Matrix: Accounts Payable Automation” report, a detailed analysis of the accounts payable (AP) automation market by independent analyst firm QKS Group. The recognition comes on the heels of Quadient also being named a Technology Leader in the “2024 SPARK Matrix: Accounts Receivable (AR) Applications” report, which published in May. This marks the second year in a row that Quadient has been named a leader in both AP and AR in the SPARK Matrix reports.
In Computer Science news this week…
Quantum Source Secures $50M Series A for Quantum Tech
Quantum Source, an Israel-based company developing, technology for powerful, cost-effective, practical photonic quantum computers, announced it has raised a $50M Series A investment round led by Eclipse, with participation from Standard Investments, Level VC, Canon Equity, as well as existing investors Pitango First, Grove Ventures, 10D, and Dell Technologies Capital. This brings the company’s total funding raised to over $77M. The capital will be used to enhance engineering capabilities and accelerate the commercialization of quantum solutions.
In HealthTech news this week…
Quantum-Si Hosts Investor & Analyst Event Nov 20, 2024
Quantum-Si Incorporated, The Protein Sequencing Company™, announced that the Company will host an Investor & Analyst event in New York City on November 20th, 2024. Quantum-Si’s management team will provide updates on the Company’s market opportunities, provide deeper insights into the technology roadmap including new instrument offerings and present data on novel uses of the company’s detection technology to applications beyond Next-Generation Protein Sequencing™.
In Information and Communications news this week…
Forescout OT Security: Securing Devices Across All Levels
“The attack surface from connected assets, including unmanaged OT and IoT devices, is outpacing security teams’ ability to protect critical digital assets,” said Barry Mainz, Forescout CEO. “Organizations are spending millions on the latest visibility and detection technology and are still experiencing downtime or getting compromised by ransomware, exploits, known vulnerabilities, and zero days. They don’t need more visibility; they need actionable intelligence and control.”
Article of the Week
Cybercriminals seek to exploit email as a vector to deploy malware and steal data. They also use this vector to launch phishing and ransomware attacks. This approach manipulates users to consent to sharing confidential information. Hybrid work models put organizations at risk of cyberattacks, their remote workforce being a prime target. Therefore, companies deploy email security tools to safeguard against potential malicious attempts. Email security tools for remote teams allow businesses to secure remote communication. The best email security systems are designed to safeguard the ever-evolving landscape of email-borne attack vectors.