Intel’s IPU is a programmable networking device designed to maximise processor efficiency in data centres. Intel says that with the solution, customers will be able to balance processing and storage.



Despite supply pressures, analyst firm Canalys suggests the global smartphone market will grow 12% in 2021, representing a strong recovery from 2020 when shipments fell 7% due to constraints caused by the pandemic.

Security vendor Radware has warned that a DDoS extortionist group calling itself Fancy Lazarus is mounting a campaign.

CiGen, a specialist in robotic process automation and intelligent automation, offers a demand and subscription service that will help businesses capitalise automation. The service will be able to help with accounting, sales, operations, and HR functions.

KFC debuts a mobile-based adventure game, The Great Bucket Hunt, where players can win food and cash prizes up to $5,000 and $50,000.

A report by automation platform Ivanti reveals that majority of Australian CISOs polled agree that mobile phones have become a focal point of cybersecurity strategies. Respondents expect an increase in security budget and allocation in UEM software.

Australian smart energy innovator carbonTRACK has appointed technology veteran Brenton Spear as chief executive officer to work alongside founder Spiros Livadaras to drive the company’s global growth.

Australian software company Atlassian’s charity support group Atlassian Foundation has partnered with PwC Australia, Herbert Smith Freehills, and Australian Philanthropic Services to create a deed of equity gift that can be used by startup founders wishing to support non-profit organisations.

And as always there's plenty more today, so for all the news please visit www.itwire.com.

Stephen Withers, newsletter editor, iTWire


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