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SoftBank-backed Oyo files for $1.16 billion IPO – TechCrunch

RoboticsBy Shiv Eswar October 1, 2021

Oyo is ready to explore the public markets. The eight-year-old Indian budget hotel giant has filed the paperworks (PDF) with the local market regulator for an initial public offering, in which it is seeking to raise about $1.16 billion. The Gurgaon-headquartered startup — which offers an operating system of sorts to help hoteliers accept digital bookings, payments,…

We built this (smart) city… on blockchain and LoRaWAN – San José picks peer-to-peer IoT

IoT Building NewsBy Shiv Eswar October 1, 2021

The city of San José in Silicon Valley, in California, has struck an arrangement with blockchain-based LoRaWAN provider Helium to extend broadband access to local residents and enterprises in exchange for hosting and expanding new peer-to-peer IoT network infrastructure. Under the terms of the deal, the city will deploy Helium-compatible LoRaWAN hotspots to residents and…

And that’s that, as the Zoom deal to buy Five9 is called off – TechCrunch

Cyber AttacksBy Jessica Venkat October 1, 2021

Talk about a roller coaster ride. Zoom, the video conferencing company that became everyone’s primary means of communication around work during the pandemic, will no longer be acquiring Five9, a maker of cloud-based customer-service software. Though the all-stock deal, announced in July, was expected to enable Zoom to tap into the lucrative contact center market,…

New Azure AD Bug Lets Hackers Brute-Force Passwords Without Getting Caught

Web Security NewsBy Jessica Venkat October 1, 2021

Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed an unpatched security vulnerability in the protocol used by Microsoft Azure Active Directory that potential adversaries could abuse to stage undetected brute-force attacks. “This flaw allows threat actors to perform single-factor brute-force attacks against Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) without generating sign-in events in the targeted organization’s tenant,” researchers from Secureworks…

NTT will support remote work for all 320,000 staff as part of ‘new management style’

Telecom NewsBy Haslinda Bt Ghani October 1, 2021

NTT has announced “a new management style suitable for a decentralized network society” that will see remote work supported for all 320,000 staff. While many modern startups have embraced the benefits of enabling remote work for quite some time, the COVID-19 pandemic forced the hands of many of the older and more reluctant enterprises to…

NTT will support remote work for all 320,000 staff as part of ‘new management style’

Telecom innovationsBy Haslinda Bt Ghani October 1, 2021

NTT will support remote work for all 320,000 staff as part of ‘new management style’

Industry NewsBy Haslinda Bt Ghani October 1, 2021

Mobility: The Road to Transformation

Internet of ThingsBy Shiv Eswar October 1, 2021

There is a reason the phrase “better together” has taken off. The best ideas, projects, and products come as a result of collaboration. And in an industry such as automotive, collaboration simply isn’t optional, which is why I love Microsoft’s approach to creating a strong ecosystem. Henry Bzeih, CTO/CSO, automotive & transportation, Microsoft, recently joined…

How to watch Grey’s Anatomy season 18 online without cable

Smart TvsBy Shiv Eswar October 1, 2021

It’s finally time to watch Grey’s Anatomy season 18 online, because beach season is over and Meredith is back to work. And you can even watch without cable. Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) spent much of last season in a hospital bed fighting COVID and having visions of her dead husband Derek, sister Lexie and friends. But…

Roundup of the Best Smart Padlocks for 2021

DronesBy Shiv Eswar October 1, 2021

While traditional padlocks still depend on dial or rotary locks, the new wave of smart models use more advanced features like fingerprint sensors. This makes unlocking these padlocks easier, and it allows you to keep a list of specific people who are allowed access — all while still providing tough and mobile protection. If it…

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