All articles by Refna Tharayil

Refna Tharayil

Cisco forecasts Q2 FY25 revenue and profit rise driven by AI demand

The company reported revenue of $13.8bn in Q1 FY25, a 6% YoY decrease but above analysts’ forecasts of $13.77bn.

CoreWeave’s valuation surges to $23bn following $650m secondary sale

The latest investment is considered to be a vote of confidence in the AI marketplace more widely.

Microsoft resolves critical issues in Windows Server 2025 update

Redmond wants users to install the latest security updates to ensure they receive the required fixes and performance improvements.

Nvidia and SoftBank to drive Japan’s telecom transformation with Blackwell AI chips

SoftBank’s AI-RAN, powered by Nvidia, delivers carrier-grade 5G performance while concurrently handling AI inference workloads.

UKRI unveils CRANE NetworkPlus to enhance cybersecurity across key sectors

The new network, backed by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, aims to advance cybersecurity to support businesses, communities, and government organisations.

New ZIP file exploit on Windows systems identified

Popular tools like 7zip, WinRAR, and Windows File Explorer handle concatenated ZIP files in different ways, resulting in varying degrees of visibility for concealed content.

Fortinet shares fall over 8% after Q4 2024 revenue forecast misses expectations

The US cybersecurity company’s Q3 2024 revenue was $1.51bn, reflecting a 13% increase year-on-year.

Cisco finds security flaw in URWB access points for industrial wireless automation

The vulnerability specifically impacts systems that utilise Cisco URWB Access Points, which are widely employed in industrial wireless networks.

Google Cloud sets 2025 deadline for mandatory multi-factor authentication

The new policy will make multi-factor authentication a standard requirement across all accounts, strengthening security across Google’s platforms.

Australian government to shift $32.4m worth of tech services in-house

The initiative is part of the government’s Strategic Commissioning Framework, aiming to shift $349m of “core work” back to the public sector in 2024-25 across 104 agencies.