Nutanix Inc. had plans to launch a public cloud offering to compete with Amazon Web Services in the latter half of 2018, but engineering hurdles may delay its release. CEO Dheeraj Pandey has realized that challenging Amazon.com is more difficult than anticipated. Based in San Jose, Nutanix is known for its hyperconverged systems that combine … Read more
Microsoft has issued a warning regarding a flaw in the latest security update for Windows Server 2019, which could leave users vulnerable to the same security risks it was supposed to address. An out-of-band update has been released to address the issue, but it is peculiar in that it does not include any new security … Read more
The emergence of generative AI has revolutionized the way cloud engineers work, offering significant opportunities to enhance decision-making processes in infrastructure management. As professionals in this field, encountering various issues on a daily basis is inevitable, and even premier products can face challenges. However, with the introduction of Amazon Q as an AI companion, the … Read more
Amazon’s chief technology officer Werner Vogels recently spoke at the VivaTech Fair in Paris, highlighting the presence of artificial intelligence (AI) in the company’s operations. While Amazon may not have a large language model (LLM) like OpenAI or Google, it utilizes AI models within Amazon Web Services (AWS) to enhance customer experiences. Vogels emphasized the … Read more
Microsoft has released an emergency out-of-band (OOB) update for Windows Server 2019 to address a bug that was causing 0x800f0982 errors when attempting to install the May 2024 Patch Tuesday security updates. Systems administrators had reported encountering this error when trying to install the updates, with the issue affecting servers without the English (United States) … Read more
Microsoft’s Bing Search engine is currently experiencing an outage, leaving many users unable to access the service. Along with the search engine, the GPT-4-powered AI chatbot Copilot is also affected. Reports of the outage surfaced a few hours ago on Downdetector.com, but Microsoft has not provided any clarification on the issue or a timeline for … Read more
During the Nvidia GTC conference, CEO Jensen Huang directly addressed the company’s only potential weakness. Huang discussed strategies to overcome this weakness and ensure Nvidia remains a strong player in the market. The conference provided insights into Nvidia’s future plans and innovations in the technology sector. Huang’s proactive approach to addressing weaknesses demonstrates his leadership … Read more
Microsoft’s recent announcements at Build 2024 have generated significant buzz, especially regarding the controversial AI-powered ‘Recover’ feature in Windows 11. The Recall feature has sparked concerns about privacy, particularly among Windows 11 users who own Copilot+ PCs with the necessary hardware. Recall records PC usage by taking screenshots every two seconds, allowing for advanced natural … Read more
Google has decided to pay the full amount of damages proposed by the US government in order to avoid a risky jury trial in a case brought by the Justice Department targeting its alleged monopoly in the digital advertising market. The Department of Justice sought monetary damages on behalf of government entities that were allegedly … Read more
Alphabet’s Google made a pre-emptive payment to the US government, in an unusual move to avoid a jury trial in the Justice Department’s antitrust lawsuit regarding its digital advertising business. The payment amount was not disclosed, but it was mentioned in a court filing stating that the case should be heard and decided by a … Read more