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Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Mentor & board director for market-leading technology companies, including Workspot— the Cloud PC Company When we look back at traditional, on-premises virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), we can understand why IT organizations adopted it. VDI centralized the delivery and management of Windows desktops and apps from data center servers, providing anywhere access over a LAN or internet connection. It improved security while supporting a workforce that worked largely within reasonable proximity of an enterprise-operated data center. However, VDI was time-consuming, capital-intensive, complex and hard to scale. With the introduction of Cloud PCs—an enterprise desktop experience delivered from the cloud—it's now possible to modernize legacy VDI. VDI Has Run Its Course Over the last few years, increased security threats, the mainstreaming of hybrid work and a more globally distributed workforce have driven a … [Read more...] about The Cloud PC Is The New Road To Virtual Desktops

Earlier this summer, at the re:MARS conference—an Amazon-hosted event focusing on machine learning, automation, robotics, and space—Rohit Prasad, head scientist and vice president of Alexa A.I., aimed to wow the audience with a paranormal parlor trick: speaking with the dead. “While A.I. can’t eliminate that pain of loss, it can definitely make their memories last,” he said, before showing a short video that starts with an adorable boy asking Alexa , “Can Grandma finish reading me The Wizard of Oz ?” advertisement advertisement The woman’s voice that reads a few sentences from the book sounds grandmother-y enough. But without knowing Grandma, it was impossible to evaluate the likeness. And the whole thing struck many observers as more than a little creepy—Ars Technica called the demo “morbid.” But Prasad’s revelation of how the “trick” was performed was truly gasp-worthy: Amazon scientists were able to summon Grandma’s voice based on just a … [Read more...] about Why Amazon’s “dead grandma” Alexa is just the beginning for voice cloning

Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong (Photo by Sam Fong/The Edge) - A + A PUTRAJAYA (Aug 8): P-hailing riders will be required to obtain the Goods Driving Licence (GDL) once three pieces of legislation are amended to provide for proper supervision of the P-hailing service in the country, said Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. He said it was agreed at the Cabinet meeting on Friday to amend the Road Transport Act 1987 (Act 333), Commercial Vehicles Licensing Board Act 1987 (Act 334), and Land Public Transport Act 2010 (Act 715) for this purpose. "The amendments are for purposes of supervision and setting regulations, and the views of various parties of interest will be taken into account," he told a press conference after holding a dialogue with representatives of E-hailing and P-hailing associations on Monday. Wee said the three Bills to amend these acts will be tabled for debate and approval at the next Parliament meeting. He said the requirement for … [Read more...] about Wee: Goods Driving Licence will be a must for P-hailing riders

Viktor Vekselberg (Photo by Andrey Rudakov/Bloomberg) - A + A The soft power tussle was on show in Africa last month, when Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov won praise for Moscow’s nuclear power technology BERLIN/HONG KONG/JOHANNESBURG (Aug 8): When Group of Seven leaders gathered in the Bavarian Alps in June, they pledged to stand with Ukraine for the long haul. Their Group of 20 counterparts are proving less supportive. Comprising nations that account for some 85% of global economic output, the G-20 is supposed to be more reflective of the world. Yet only half its number has joined the international sanctions imposed on fellow member Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. Senior officials from the smaller group of wealthy nations have been traveling the world to make the case for a tougher economic net around Russia. They’ve been surprised by the lack of sign-on from G-20 states, even if those countries aren’t going out of their way to help … [Read more...] about The US-led drive to isolate Russia, China falls short

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File) Jack Ma, the billionaire founder of Alibaba, has come under fire for his views on the controversial practice known as "996." This number refers to Ma’s belief that everyone in his company should happily work from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., six days a week. From his earliest days in the late '90s, Ma preached to a small scrappy group of employees that they must emulate the “hard-working spirit of Silicon Valley” to compete against them. “If we go to work at 8 a.m. and go home at 5 p.m., this is not a high-tech company.” His message is the same today: "I personally think that 996 is a huge blessing," he said. "How do you achieve the success you want without paying extra effort and time?" Ma added that the real 996 is not overtime work. He declared that everyone does have the right to choose. However, that option may be frowned upon in the eyes of management. He chastises those who … [Read more...] about Jack Ma Is Criticized For Endorsing 12-Hour Days, Six Days A Week — But He’s Right About One Thing

As the likelihood of a recession grows stronger, businesses are figuring out how to survive economic uncertainty . One thing most folks are doing is reevaluating expenses. advertisement advertisement Software subscriptions that once felt necessary might seem like nice-to-haves now. But how do you determine which apps to keep and which you can press pause on? To help businesses determine the value of different tech solutions, we at Terkel asked CEOs and business leaders: What are the technologies and software that are indispensable for your business, even during a recession? Here are their answers. 1. Competency-based assessment technology “Using competency-based, job-specific assessment technology is an absolute must for anyone looking to uplevel their hiring. Getting beyond the interview and into the heart and soul of your candidates can give you a truer gauge of can they do the job and thrive as a member of your team. advertisement … [Read more...] about CEOs and business leaders sound off on the most indispensable tech tools

FILE PHOTO: Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong arrives for the Leaders’ Retreat, on the sidelines of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting at the Intare Conference center in Kigali, Rwanda June 25, 2022. Dan Kitwood/Pool via REUTERS SINGAPORE  — Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Monday warned of the scope for miscalculations over tensions in the Taiwan Strait, which he said were unlikely to ease soon amid deep suspicion and limited engagement between the United States and China. In a televised address ahead of the city-state’s national day on Tuesday, Lee said Singapore would be buffeted by that intense rivalry and tension in the region, which should prepare for a future less peaceful and stable than now. “Around us, a storm is gathering. US-China relations are worsening, with intractable issues, deep suspicions, and limited engagement,” Lee said. “This is unlikely to improve anytime soon. Furthermore, miscalculations or mishaps can easily make things … [Read more...] about ‘Storm is gathering’ – Singapore PM warns of risk of US-China miscalculation

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Disney recently announced that as of May 4, 2020, Disney Plus attained an astonishing 54.5 million subscribers worldwide, a mere six months after launch. This equates to an annual revenue of nearly $3.7 billion when taking into account the average monthly revenue per paid subscriber of $5.63 from its second quarter earnings report. While this is minuscule compared to the company’s total 2019 revenue of $69.5 billion, in a few short years Disney Plus has the potential to be a $30 billion giant. No kidding. During the May 5, 2020 earnings call, Bob Chapek, chief executive officer of The Walt Disney Company, commented, “As we’ve said our company’s top priority and key to our growth is our direct to consumer business. And I am pleased to say that the response to Disney Plus in particular has exceeded even our highest expectation.” But he remained cautious about predicting the future, saying, “We’re not really prepared to update … [Read more...] about Disney Plus Has The Potential To Become A $30 Billion Giant In Only 5 Years