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Cloud: Mapping the Road to Digital Success

In the ever-expanding cosmos of technology, the cloud offers near-infinite possibilities for growth and innovation. Recent research from Canalys projects a substantial 20% increase in cloud service spending over the next year, underscoring how pivotal it will be for modern businesses. However, venturing into the cloud without the right expertise can be as challenging as navigating the harsh void of space.
To be successful, it’s important organizations can understand and manage the complexities involved with cloud adoption. Enter Managed Cloud Service Providers (MCSPs). Employed correctly these should act as navigators, helping enterprises chart a course for success, ensuring they optimize and maximize the benefits of the cloud. The question is choosing the right partner.
Scott Anderson is VP of cloud, growth and business operations, at Couchbase.
There are a number of benefits of working with MCSPs, including freeing up IT teams to focus on adding value elsewhere. This comes alongside ..

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How CISOs Can Drive Cybersecurity Accountability for Security Posture

A decade ago, the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) role was simpler. Today, it’s transformed beyond recognition, shaped by the radical evolution of cybersecurity. While recent regulations like the EU’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) and new SEC rules, shifted accountability towards the board, if the worst happens the burden often lands on one person – the CISO.
This weight can’t entirely be shouldered by a ‘Chief Incident Scapegoat Officer’. Instead, CISOs need to drive accountability for security posture across the organization.
Security Product Expert at Panaseer.
Rising CISO StrugglesNew regulations such as DORA, SEC disclosure rules, and NIS 2 underscore board accountability for security risks. But despite this, CISOs are increasingly facing legal repercussions for breaching cybersecurity and privacy policies – including the recent charges made against the current SolarWinds CISO Timothy G. Brown.
With 86% of organizations putting the blame for security breaches..

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Apple Health Study Reveals New Insights on Tinnitus

Apple Hearing Study Reveals New Insights on TinnitusApple today shared an update on the Apple Hearing Study that reveals new insights into the hearing condition tinnitus.

In one of the largest surveys on tinnitus to date, researchers from the University of Michigan examined data from over 160,000 participants using Apple devices. Tinnitus, defined as the perception of sound without an external source, can manifest as ringing, buzzing, or other sounds and can impact quality of life by disrupting sleep, concentration, and clear hearing.

The study found that 77.6% of participants had experienced tinnitus at some point in their lives. The prevalence of daily tinnitus increased with age, with those aged 55 and older being three times more likely to experience it daily compared to younger participants aged 18-34. Male participants reported a slightly higher incidence of daily tinnitus, at 2.7% more than females, but a higher percentage of males stated they had never experienced tinnitus.

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Best Buy’s Memorial Day sale at Shop the 5 best TVs under $1,000

Memorial Day is a time to relax and switch to a summer-based mindset, but it’s also a great opportunity to score a discount on one of the best TVs in the Memorial Day sales.
• Shop Best Buy’s full Memorial Day sale
The Best Buy Memorial Day sales event happening now, and you can find discounts on a number of TVs TechRadar has reviewed favorably. The good news here is that many of those TVs are now under $1,000, making them great deals given the level of performance and features on offer.
Our list is led by a trio of mini-LED TVs, a tech that delivers the high brightness needed for optimal daytime TV and sports viewing. The Samsung QN90C is one we rated as the best TV for sports, and the 55-inch version is available for just $999. Along with the Samsung, the TCL QM8 and Hisense U8K are two of our top-rated mini-LED TVs, and the 65-inch versions of both are now selling for $899.
Want a perfect TV for gaming? The Samsung Q80C has 4 HDMI 2.1 ports with 4K 120Hz support, a feature that mak..

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