Data

Want to store 1PB of data in the cloud? This startup can do it for you for as little as $10,000 a month — Qumulo says it can scale to Exabytes off premise and wants to eradicate tapes once and for all

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Want to store 1PB of data in the cloud? This startup can do it for you for as little as ,000 a month — Qumulo says it can scale to Exabytes off premise and wants to eradicate tapes once and for all

Qumulo has launched Azure Native Qumulo Cold (ANQ Cold), which it claims is the first truly cloud-native, fully managed SaaS solution for storing and retrieving infrequently accessed “cold” file data. Fully POSIX-compliant and positioned as an on-premises alternative to tape storage, ANQ Cold can be used as a standalone file service, a backup target for … Read more

‘A single chip to outperform a small GPU data center’: Yet another AI chip firm wants to challenge Nvidia’s GPU-centric world — Taalas wants to have super specialized AI chips

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‘A single chip to outperform a small GPU data center’: Yet another AI chip firm wants to challenge Nvidia’s GPU-centric world — Taalas wants to have super specialized AI chips

Toronto-based AI chip startup Taalas has emerged from stealth with $50 million in funding and the lofty aim of revolutionizing the GPU-centric world dominated by Nvidia. Founded by Ljubisa Bajic, Lejla Bajic, and Drago Ignjatovic, all previously from Tenstorrent (the creator of Grayskull), Taalas is developing an automated flow for quickly turning any AI model – … Read more

Millions of users may have had data leaked in new French government agency security breach

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Millions of users may have had data leaked in new French government agency security breach

A French government agency suffered a cyberattack which has apparently resulted in the country’s largest-ever data leak incident, affecting as many as 43 million victims. The agency is called France Travail, the country’s unemployment registry and assistance organization, which helps find jobs for the unemployed, and provides them with financial aid. The organization was created … Read more

How Apple’s Advanced Data Protection Works, and How to Enable It on Your iPhone

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How Apple’s Advanced Data Protection Works, and How to Enable It on Your iPhone

ADP extends that protection pretty considerably to also cover your iCloud backups, iCloud Drive, and the information in Photos, Notes, and Reminders. Without ADP enabled, this data is still encrypted, which adds a strong layer of protection from third parties or bad actors. But Apple can still access this data and turn it over to … Read more

MinIO open-source object storage data solution with high performance and S3 compatibility

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MinIO open-source object storage data solution with high performance and S3 compatibility

If you are looking for a high performance open source storage solution you might be interested in MinIO. Offering S3 compatibility and allowing users to host their data on their own servers. It provides an alternative to AWS S3, addressing concerns about proprietary software risks and potential performance issues. MinIO supports features such as buckets, … Read more

Cyberattack countermeasures include AI-enhanced data resilience

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Cyberattack countermeasures include AI-enhanced data resilience

In the ever-evolving digital landscape, where cyber threats loom large and data breaches are a constant worry, IBM has stepped up its game with the introduction of a new suite of AI-powered solutions aimed at fortifying cybersecurity measures. These solutions are designed to tackle the increasing menace of cyberattacks, particularly the threat of ransomware, which … Read more

How to Declutter Your Mac and Manage System Data

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How to Declutter Your Mac and Manage System Data

In this article we will look at how you can declutter your Mac and manage your System Data. Are you struggling with a Mac that’s sluggish and low on space? You’re not alone. Many Mac users find themselves grappling with large system data storage. Fortunately, there’s a solution. This video below from Amir Bendabi delves … Read more

Unlocking Excel Data Analysis with ChatGPT

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Unlocking Excel Data Analysis with ChatGPT

In the expansive universe of data analysis, Microsoft Excel reigns supreme as an unparalleled instrument, boasting an extensive array of capabilities designed for the meticulous dissection and comprehensive understanding of multifaceted datasets. Yet, the reality remains that the sophisticated nuances of Excel’s advanced functionalities, including but not limited to pivot tables and multifarious formulas, remain … Read more

ChatGPT vs Excel data analysis and reporting compared

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ChatGPT vs Excel data analysis and reporting compared

Over the last 18 months artificial intelligence has exploded into our lives already transforming many applications and services that we use everyday.  Now with the OpenAI custom GPT Store  and the availability to create your own custom GPTs very easily. ChatGPT and other AI models are now eating into areas that previously required extensive knowledge … Read more