Open source software seems like the obvious choice when paid alternatives fail, but it comes with hidden costs. The time, effort, and technical expertise required often outweigh the zero price tag. Sometimes proprietary software is simply the better option for getting work done efficiently.
Data volumes are exploding while AI applications create unprecedented storage demands. CRN has identified six promising storage technology startups founded since 2019 that are tackling these challenges with innovative approaches.
Genpact has created a unique “Global Agentic AI Officer” role, held by Jinsook Han. She explains why agentic AI is the real breakthrough and why she prefers thinking about AI agents like Pokémon cards rather than using the term “human in the loop.”
Retro Games Ltd has started accepting pre-orders for THEA1200, a full-size Amiga 1200 replica with working keyboard. The device runs Linux on Arm hardware and uses modified Amiberry emulation to play classic Amiga games with modern conveniences.
Veir has successfully demonstrated its superconducting power transmission technology can deliver 3MW in a simulated data center environment. The STAR system promises ten times the power capacity of conventional options while enabling smaller, more flexible data center designs.
Major companies including Amazon, Target, and UPS are announcing tens of thousands of layoffs while framing them as strategic efficiency gains. CEOs are no longer apologizing for job cuts – they’re celebrating them as signs of smart management in the AI age. The traditional reasons for layoffs don’t
According to PYMNTS.com research, half of CFOs expect AI to create new roles while 47% predict significant headcount reductions. The findings reveal deep industry divides in AI adoption strategies and widespread unpreparedness for workforce transformation.
AI’s explosive growth is forcing data centers to completely rethink their network architecture. Mesh networks with thousands of fibers per cable are becoming essential to handle the massive connectivity demands of GPU clusters consuming 130+ kilowatts per rack.
A comprehensive new report shows AI-first GovTech startups now comprise nearly 50% of all deals, with venture capital investments soaring between 2021-2024. Despite this momentum, Europe’s €2 trillion annual public procurement market remains largely inaccessible to smaller innovators.
Huawei Cloud has launched its latest hybrid cloud platform specifically targeting telecom carriers across Sub-Saharan Africa. The announcement comes alongside recognition from GlobalData naming Huawei as the region’s carrier hybrid cloud leader. The company aims to help operators boost efficiency an
