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…
KORE Receives 2024 IoT LPWAN Excellence Award
KORE, a global leader in Internet of Things (“IoT”) Solutions and pioneering IoT hyperscaler, and provider of IoT Connectivity, Solutions and Analytics, announced that KORE LPHub™ (formerly known as KORA) has received a 2024 IoT LPWAN Excellence Award presented by TMC and Crossfire Media.
In Artificial Intelligence news this week….
Bardeen Unveils AI Agent for Business Task Automation
Bardeen, a provider of AI agents capable of automating repetitive knowledge work using a natural language interface, announced it has secured $3 million in additional funding from strategic investors Dropbox Ventures and HubSpot Ventures at a higher valuation. The new investment brings the company’s total funding to date to $22 million. The fresh capital will be used to further Bardeen’s vision for a fully autonomous AI that builds time-saving automations for its users.
In FinTech news this week….
Mbanq Launches New White-Label Mobile Digital Banking Apps
Mbanq, a global leader in banking technology and Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS), launches a new suite of white-label mobile digital banking apps. These customizable apps are designed to meet the needs of traditional banks, neobanks, credit unions, FinTech platforms, and non-financial brands, offering a quick to deploy and cost-effective solution for digital banking.
In Computer Science news this week…
QuEra Launches Alliance for Global Neutral-Atom Quantum Tech
QuEra Computing, the leader in neutral-atom quantum computing, announced the launch of the QuEra Quantum Alliance Partner Program. This initiative aims to accelerate the development, deployment, and utilization of neutral-atom quantum computers to solve the world’s most challenging computational problems. Through the QuEra Quantum Alliance, QuEra’s goal is to identify and collaborate with leading technology and solutions companies to deliver unparalleled quantum computing experiences to organizations worldwide.
In HealthTech news this week…
Twist Bioscience Adds Long Gene Fragments Up to 5.0kb
Twist’s low error rate of 1:7,500 base pairs enables the production of longer fragments that can be easily incorporated into workflows, allowing researchers to select fewer colonies for screening or to use the gene fragments directly in in vitro transcription to make RNA. The increased length of the Gene Fragment gives researchers the ability to further customize and incorporate more elements into the fragment. Turnaround time for all Gene Fragments starts at two business days, regardless of length.
In Information and Communications news this week…
Rubrik Named Leader in 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant Backup
Rubrik is on a mission to secure the world’s data. With Zero Trust Data Security™, we help organizations achieve business resilience against cyberattacks, malicious insiders, and operational disruptions. Rubrik Security Cloud, powered by machine learning, secures data across enterprise, cloud, and SaaS applications. We help organizations uphold data integrity, deliver data availability that withstands adverse conditions, continuously monitor data risks and threats, and restore businesses with their data when infrastructure is attacked.
Article of the Week
Kubernetes: What Is It and What Are Its Common Misconceptions?
Did you know that Kubernetes (K8s) orchestrates over 80% of containerized applications in production today? This remarkable statistic underscores its significance in the rapidly evolving landscape of cloud computing and DevOps. As organizations increasingly shift towards microservices architectures, the demand for effective container management solutions has surged, and K8s has emerged as the gold standard. Reports suggest that 60% of organizations have already adopted it. Let’s learn why there’s growing hype in this beginner’s guide.