VMware acquires two cloud security, developers companies
VMware has bought two providers of cloud security and cloud developer services in separate deals valued at about US$5 billion, as it expands offerings for corporate clients.
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Splunk to buy SignalFx for $1 billion
Data analytics software maker Splunk on Wednesday said it would acquire privately held SignalFx, which makes software for the cloud, in a cash and stock deal for about US$1.05 billion.
Intel unveils first artificial intelligence chip Springhill
The chip, developed at its development facility in Haifa, Israel, is known as Nervana NNP-I or Springhill and is based on a 10 nanometer Ice Lake processor that will allow it to cope with high workloads using minimal amounts of energy, Intel said.
Alibaba and the $15 billion question: Amid Hong Kong's protests, when to list?
Hong Kong's political unrest is posing a dilemma for Alibaba Group on the timing of its planned US$15 billion listing in the city, with sources saying China's biggest e-commerce company is now considering several timetables.
US offers Huawei 90-day reprieve to buy from American suppliers
The U.S. Commerce Department is expected to extend a reprieve given to Huawei Technologies that permits the Chinese firm to buy supplies from US companies.
Instagram adds tool for users to flag false information
Instagram is adding an option for users to report posts they think are false, the company announced on Thursday, as the Facebook-owned photo-sharing site tries to stem misinformation and other abuses on its platform.
Tariffs, China sales weigh on Cisco outlook, shares slide
Cisco has said that impending US tariffs and Chinese customers shunning the networking company's gear were weighing on its business, and it forecast sales and profit below Wall Street targets.
Microsoft's latest privacy policy says vendors listen to voice data
Microsoft has updated its privacy policy to let customers know that it had been collecting voice data of its users with the help of employees and contractors.
Facebook paid contractors to transcribe users' audio, report says
Facebook as been paying outside contractors to transcribe audio clips from users of its services, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter.
Huawei unveils Harmony operating system, won't ditch Android for smartphones
Huawei Technologies unveiled on Friday its proprietary operating system for smartphones and other devices.
Broadcom in advanced talks to buy Symantec's enterprise business
Chipmaker Broadcom is in advanced talks to buy Symantec's enterprise business, according to people familiar with the matter.
Huawei tests smartphone with own operating system, possibly for sale this year
Huawei is testing a smartphone equipped with Hongmeng, the company's self-developed operating system, which could potentially go on sale by the end of this year, Chinese state-media outlet Global Times reported.
Amazon buys Israeli startup E8 Storage: source
Amazon has bought Israeli storage technology startup E8 Storage, a source familiar with the deal said on Wednesday.
Cisco whistleblower gets first False Claims payout over cyber security
Cisco has agreed to settle a whistleblower’s claim that it improperly sold video surveillance software with known vulnerabilities to U.S. federal and state governments, marking the first payout on a False Claims Act case brought over failure to meet cybersecurity standards.
Critics question 'Five Eyes' push to expand spies' telecoms access
Former government officials and privacy campaigners are questioning demands by “Five Eyes” security ministers that high-tech communications systems should remain accessible to spies and official investigators.
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