Mark Albertson
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The past year has not been an easy one for security in the software industry. First there was the SolarWinds breach caused by exploits in software tools downloaded from a third-party provider. Then there was the more recent Log4j Apache open-source logging …
NFTs, wrestlers and crypto banks: A smaller CES offers a larger view of a fintech future
Even though this year’s Consumer Electronics Show will likely go into the books as one of the least-attended in recent history thanks to the continuing pandemic, there was still plenty of tech innovation on display. While 170,000 attendees clogged the aisles in …
Cloud native innovations to be highlighted in AWS Startup Showcase, Jan 26
Innovation in the startup economy comes in many forms. During an ongoing pandemic in which many enterprises continued to operate remotely during 2021, logging in from the home office became standard protocol. However, the chief executive and co-founder of one enterprising startup …
Esri’s integration with AWS and geospatial AI power real-world use cases for locational data
When the COVID-19 virus began to spread widely across the U.S. early in 2020, concerned citizens turned to an online database set up and maintained by Johns Hopkins University of Medicine for the most up-to-date data. That useful interface continues to rely …
Six insights you might have missed from AWS re:Invent
After four straight days of interviews on two TV production sets and more than 100 interviews at a Las Vegas venue, theCUBE’s coverage of Amazon Web Services Inc.’s re:Invent 2021 is in the books. AWS made a significant number of announcements and …
Data democratization a key focus for Informatica as it expands partnership with AWS
Self-service should be easy and fast. A new artificial intelligence-powered solution from Informatica LLC for AWS Lake Formation is designed with these principles in mind. As part of AWS re:Invent 2021, enterprise data management specialist Informatica introduced a way to democratize access …
Senate testimony by Zscaler executive spotlights scale of cloud security in the Information Age
Sometimes it takes just two basic data points for the U.S. government to fully grasp the scale of cloud security today. It was the end of November, during a hearing before the U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Zscaler …
African Leadership Group partners with AWS to find exceptional global talent in The Room
The world is facing a global talent shortage, and the solution just might come from an ambitious effort launched by an organization in Africa. The African Leadership Group is working on a scalable solution for connecting highly skilled, diverse global talent to …
Bond regulator for US infrastructure dives into the cloud with help from AWS and Accenture
Regulation of the funding source for roads, bridges, school systems, water treatment plants, and even airports has moved to the cloud. The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board is a self-regulatory organization that oversees how municipal bonds are bought, sold or traded. It sets the …
Latest enhancements highlight appeal of AWS Marketplace for developers and partners
The AWS Marketplace will celebrate its 10-year anniversary next April, and consistent with the ever-changing world of cloud computing and enterprise technology, it too has evolved over time. “Back then it was a very simple e-commerce website,” said Stephen Orban (pictured, right), …