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Private companies need to be more prepared to counter hacking attacks: PwC report
Although CEOs in the private sector have more confidence in addressing threats from the internet, they are however ill-prepared to do so, states a report from PwC. A report prepared by Pricewaterhouse Coopers states that although the CEOs of… Read More ›
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Broadcom positions itself to win Toshiba’s chip manufacturing unit
Japan is making every effort to ensure that the sale of Toshiba’s chip manufacturing unit, which it deems as a risk of national security, does not fall into the hands of the Chinese. Japanese newspaper Asahi has reported that a… Read More ›
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Cisco’s CEO joins BlackRock’s board
The move underscores BlackRock’s drive towards technologically backed investment decisions. The world’s largest asset manager, BlackRock Inc, has disclosed that Chuck Robbins, Cisco Systems Inc’s Chief Executive has been nominated to serve on its board of directors. In its statement… Read More ›
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Trump wants to use FDI to re-build basic infrastructure in the United States
In a nutshell, here is the essence of the U.S Vice President Mike Pence’s 3 nation tour of Asia. In a strategic development in U.S.-Japan relations, U.S. Vice President Mike Pence is set to meet Taro Aso, Japan’s Deputy Prime… Read More ›
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Uber’s smartphone app could use be updated with a tipping feature
Lyft drivers have earned more than $200 million in tips since the company’s founding. If New York City’s taxi regulators have their way, Uber Technologies Inc may be forced to provide passengers a way to tip their drivers despite its… Read More ›
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Apple can now test self-driving vehicles in California
With Apple getting the permit by itself does not denote that Apple is in the self-driving car market, it however makes its intent lucidly clear. In a significant milestone for the upcoming electric vehicle industry, Apple Inc has managed to… Read More ›
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NSA exploited vulnerabilities in SWIFT to trace global terrorist financiers
Files and documents released by the hacker group, Shadow Brokers, point to the fact that the NSA had exploited weaknesses in Microsoft Windows Server, Cisco’s ASA firewall. As per a review of the data, released by hackers, details of a… Read More ›
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Anbang’s acquisition of Fidelity & Guarantee life falls through
There is more to this deal than meets the eye, especially in the wake of developments that preceded this wherein last month Kushner Companies ended talks with Anbang to redevelop its New York office tower. As per sources familiar with… Read More ›

