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…
MediaTek’s New Dimensity 8300 Chipset Redefines Premium Experiences in 5G Smartphones
MediaTek announced the Dimensity 8300, a power-efficient chipset designed for premium 5G smartphones. As the newest SoC in the Dimensity 8000 lineup, this chipset combines generative AI capabilities, low-power savings, adaptive gaming technology, and fast connectivity to bring flagship-level experiences to the premium 5G smartphone segment. Based on TSMC’s 2nd generation 4nm process, the Dimensity 8300 has an octa-core CPU with four Arm Cortex-A715 cores and four Cortex-A510 cores built on Arm’s latest v9 CPU architecture. With this powerful core configuration, the Dimensity 8300 boasts 20% faster CPU performance and 30% peak gains in power efficiency compared to the previous generation chipset. Additionally, the Dimensity 8300’s Mali-G615 MC6 GPU upgrade provides up to 60% greater performance and 55% better power efficiency. Plus, the chipset’s impressive memory and storage speeds ensure users can enjoy smooth and dynamic experiences in gaming, lifestyle applications, photography, and more.
CloudHesive Wins Prestigious Deloitte Technology Fast 500 Award
CloudHesive, a leading provider of cloud solutions and managed services, is thrilled to announce its recognition as a Deloitte Technology Fast 500 award recipient. This esteemed accolade underscores CloudHesive’s commitment to innovation and its rapid growth within the technology industry. The Deloitte Technology Fast 500 award acknowledges the 500 fastest-growing technology companies in North America. Jim Walker, CEO of CloudHesive, expressed his pride and gratitude, stating, “We are proud of building one of the fastest-growing technology companies in the U.S. Our strategy is simple and that is to be customer-obsessed and do what is right for our customers. This recognition is an honor and helps validate the work my dedicated team is doing. We have had tremendous growth in the industries we service, and we are just getting started.”
LeanIX, an SAP company, placed as a Leader in the 2023 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Enterprise Architecture Tools
LeanIX, a leading and innovative provider of SaaS for technology and business transformation, announced that for the third consecutive year LeanIX has been positioned by Gartner as a Leader in the Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Architecture Tools for its LeanIX Enterprise Architecture Management (EAM) product. The evaluation was based on specific criteria reflecting the company’s overall completeness of vision and ability to execute. LeanIX Enterprise Architecture Management enables companies to plan, manage, and transform their IT landscapes globally. The EAM tool addresses a range of critical use cases – Business Capability Planning, Application Portfolio Management, Technology Risk Management, Application Modernization, ERP Transformation, Cloud Migration, and Post-Merger IT Integration. LeanIX EAM makes it possible for organizations to optimize their IT landscape, make strategic decisions, and manage change with an approach focused on driving business impact.
Feedzai and Mastercard to Expand Crypto Fraud Protection for Consumers Globally
Feedzai, a financial crime and risk management solution, and Mastercard – a global technology company in the payments industry – are combining technologies to increase crypto fraud protection for hundreds of millions of consumers, an estimated 40% of scam transactions exit directly from a bank account to a crypto exchange. According to Feedzai’s recent report, The State of Global Anti Money Laundering (AML) Compliance Report 2023, the monitoring of cryptocurrency effectively is still one of the biggest challenges for financial institutions. Addressing the need to implement effective AML solutions, Feedzai and Mastercard will collaborate to integrate Mastercard’s world-leading crypto intelligence solution, Ciphertrace Armada, into Feedzai’s unique RiskOps platform. RiskOps analyzes transaction data totaling over $1.7 trillion annually1 and offers a comprehensive suite of AI-based solutions designed to stop fraud and financial crime at the source – allowing banks to be alerted in nanoseconds when a transaction appears fraudulent.
In HealthTech news this week…
Procaps Group Announces Appointment of Jose Antonio Vieira as Chief Executive Officer Starting 2024
Procaps Group, a leading integrated LatAm healthcare and pharmaceutical conglomerate, announced a strategic leadership transition as Ruben Minski, founder and CEO of Procaps prepares to transition from the role of Chief Executive Officer to focus exclusively on his role as Executive Chairman of the Board, and the appointment of Jose Antonio Vieira as the new Chief Executive Officer of Procaps Group. The transition will be effective January 15, 2024. After over 45 years of visionary leadership and dedicated service, Ruben Minski has played a pivotal role in Procaps’ growth and success, transforming it into a global leader in pharmaceutical innovation. Under his guidance, Procaps has achieved numerous milestones, and positively impacting countless lives.
Commvault to Talk Cyber Resiliency at AWS re:Invent 2023
Commvault, a leading provider of cyber resilience and data protection solutions for hybrid cloud organizations, is excited to showcase Commvault Cloud, powered by Metallic AI, at AWS re:Invent 2023, running November 27- December 1. Exhibiting at Booth #1260, Commvault will provide AWS customers with the opportunity to see the new solutions in action for themselves, which are also now available in AWS Marketplace. Together, Commvault and AWS accelerate how customers modernize their business and enable faster innovation. Whether it’s cyber resilience with comprehensive security and accelerated backup and recovery, continuous cost optimization, or workload migration and conversion, Commvault delivers the tools to identify risk, remediate, and recover business-critical AWS workload. Commvault is the gold standard in cyber resilience. The company empowers customers to uncover, take action, and rapidly recover from cyberattacks – keeping data safe and businesses resilient.
Article of the Week
Telemedicine Platforms: Revolutionizing Access to Medical Care
In today’s world, having access to high-quality healthcare can be a hard task. Geographical obstacles, availability constraints, and lengthy wait times might prevent people from getting the care they require when they need it. In light of these challenges, the telemedicine platform—a remedy made possible by technological advancements—has surfaced.
A telemedicine platform is a digital infrastructure that allows medical professionals to treat patients remotely even when they are not in the same physical place. It transforms the healthcare delivery landscape by providing a practical and convenient alternative to traditional in-person appointments. Let’s dive in and explore all the details.