All articles by Refna Tharayil
Refna Tharayil
Google’s Dublin data centre blocked amid energy usage concerns
The decision comes as the Irish electricity grid faces mounting pressure as power-intensive data centres, which are crucial for enabling cloud services and AI, continue to proliferate.
US government commits up to $50m to fund HP microfluidics semiconductor fab
The Corvallis semiconductor fab is a key part of HP’s “lab-to-fab” ecosystem, which encompasses activities ranging from research and development to commercial manufacturing operations.
Cyberattacks on CNI surge by 30% in 2024, study reveals
The report by KnowBe4 details the significant rise in attacks on essential sectors – with the US power grid providing especially vulnerable.
Patelco Credit Union confirms data breach affecting 726,000 customers
The data breach forced the shutdown of customer-facing banking systems for nearly two weeks as the credit union worked to contain the damage and restore functionality.
Qualcomm to acquire Sequans’ 4G IoT technologies in $200m deal
The acquisition will enable Qualcomm to enhance its industrial IoT offerings, thereby bolstering its capabilities and establishing a stronger leadership position in the market.
British High Commission Islamabad unveils new eVisa system for UK immigration
The change replaces traditional physical immigration documents, such as Biometric Residence Permits, passport vignette stickers, and ‘wet ink stamps,’ with a new online eVisa system.
Workday’s Q2 FY25 net income increases by 67% to $132m
The company’s growth was fuelled by strong performance in HCM and financial management, alongside innovations in AI and global payroll strategies.
Intuit reports net loss of $20m in Q4 FY24
Despite the loss, the financial technology platform’s total net revenue increased by 17% to $3.2bn in Q4 FY24, driven by its small business and AI-driven initiatives
Google and CSIRO join forces to enhance software supply chain security for Australia’s critical infrastructure
The collaboration aims to bridge critical gaps in how Australia’s critical infrastructure operators identify, understand, and address vulnerabilities in their software supply chains.
Zoom’s Q2 FY25 net income increases by 20% to $219m
The communications technology company’s revenues for Q2 FY25 were up by 2% to $1.16bn, compared to $1.14bn in Q2 FY25