The Justice Department will ‘very likely’ kill Google’s billion-dollar deal to be the default search engine on iPhones, Jefferies predicts

The Justice Department will ‘very likely’ kill Google’s billion-dollar deal to be the default search engine on iPhones, Jefferies predicts

Analysts at Jefferies say it’s “very likely” the U.S. Department of Justice will ban Google’s longtime search deal on iPhones, a decision Jefferies predicts could sink Apple’s stock by as much as 11%. Google has been at the center of… Article Source https://fortune.com/2024/10/16/apple-google-search-deal-antitrust-doj-jeffries/

Amazon helps the US Department of Justice thwart international cybercriminal group Anonymous Sudan

Amazon helps the US Department of Justice thwart international cybercriminal group Anonymous Sudan

Anonymous Sudan offered DDoS attacks for $100 per day, $600 per week, and $1,700 per month, and it had plenty of customers. But, for companies with sophisticated security teams and cloud-based tools to work with, DDoS attacks are generally easily… Article Source https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/aws/amazon-US-department-of-justice-cybersecurity

‘They’ve been very irresponsible’: Donald Trump warned Google will be ‘close to shut down’ — now the Justice Department considers breaking up the search engine giant – Moneywise

‘They’ve been very irresponsible’: Donald Trump warned Google will be ‘close to shut down’ — now the Justice Department considers breaking up the search engine giant  Moneywise Article Source https://moneywise.com/news/economy/donald-trump-warned-google-will-be-close-to-shut-down-now-the-justice-department-considers-breaking-up-the-search-engine-giant

Break up Google? Justice Department says it may ask judge to force Google to sell Chrome, Android, other units

Break up Google? Justice Department says it may ask judge to force Google to sell Chrome, Android, other units

The U.S. Department of Justice is considering asking a federal judge to force Google to sell parts of its business in order to eliminate its online search monopoly. In a court filing late on Tuesday, federal prosecutors also said the judge could… Article Source https://www.cbsnews.com/news/google-breakup-justice-department-judge-sell-chrome-android-other-units/

Department for Education (DfE) extends Azure contract by £4m for two months while new cloud agreement is on the horizon

Department for Education (DfE) extends Azure contract by £4m for two months while new cloud agreement is on the horizon

The Department for Education has been working with Bytes Software Services since 2020, spending approximately £86m on cloud hosting provided by the Microsoft reseller partner. They recently extended their contract for Microsoft Azure hosting services for nearly £4m, while preparing for a replacement agreement that is expected to start next month. The initial contract was … Read more

DISA’s intelligence director is establishing the groundwork for a new J-2 department.

DISA’s intelligence director is establishing the groundwork for a new J-2 department.

The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) has recently established a new intelligence department to enhance its ability to protect and operate the Department of Defense Information Network. This initiative is part of a broader reorganization effort by DISA to better align its operations with the Joint Staff and the combatant commands it supports. The new … Read more

Alaska Department of Revenue Reduces Stock Holdings in Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE:HPE) – Defense World

The Alaska Department of Revenue recently decreased its investment in Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE:HPE), a technology company known for its world of defense sector products. The decision to reduce its stake in the company was a strategic financial move by the Alaska Department of Revenue. This change in investment signals a shifting focus within the … Read more

Top Department of Defense Executives to Keep an Eye on in 2024: Spotlight on Intel’s Greg Clifton | WashingtonExec

Top Department of Defense Executives to Keep an Eye on in 2024: Spotlight on Intel’s Greg Clifton | WashingtonExec

Greg Clifton, the General Manager of the National Defense and Security Group at Intel, achieved a significant milestone in 2023 by delivering new multi-chip package prototypes to the Department of Defense ahead of schedule. This accomplishment was a part of the SHIP program aimed at reestablishing the United States as a leader in microelectronics production … Read more