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Alistair Miller

Our resident Mobile, Network and DevOps expert is Alistair Miller. With a finger on the pulse of emerging technologies, Alistair's body of work is a favorite among businesses looking to quickly harness the benefits of new tech. With an expansive portfolio dedicated to technology, Alistair produces content that keeps readers on the cutting edge. 
A Notable Crypto-Payment Firm Shuts Operations Amid Market Woes
DevOps
A Notable Crypto-Payment Firm Shuts Operations Amid Market Woes

Wyre, a cryptocurrency-based payments firm, has announced that it will be shutting down its business. The company cited “market conditions” as the main reason behind its decision, stating that it needed to protect the interests of its stakeholders and customers. The news of Wyre’s shutdown came via a tweet the company published on Friday. In the tweet, Wyre made it

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Navigating BYOD and Network Security Challenges in the Evolving Hybrid Workplace
Networking
Navigating BYOD and Network Security Challenges in the Evolving Hybrid Workplace

As businesses increasingly move towards remote and hybrid work environments, it becomes critical for organizations to consider the security risks associated with employee use of personal routers and home networks. In this article, we will explore the importance of router security in organizations and the potential vulnerabilities associated with personal routers and BYOD use. The Importance of Router Security in

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Unlocking Program Efficiency and Reliability: Harnessing Threads, Semaphores and Processes
DevOps
Unlocking Program Efficiency and Reliability: Harnessing Threads, Semaphores and Processes

In today’s digital age, software development has become an essential part of almost every industry. As a result, understanding computer programming concepts such as threads, semaphores, and processes is crucial for developing efficient and effective software. In this comprehensive guide, we will provide in-depth understanding of these concepts and their importance in computer programming. Understanding Threads, Semaphores, and Processes Before

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Cisco’s Strategic Acquisition of Accedian Networks: Boosting Network Performance Monitoring and Analytics Capabilities
Networking
Cisco’s Strategic Acquisition of Accedian Networks: Boosting Network Performance Monitoring and Analytics Capabilities

In an effort to improve network visibility for its clients, Cisco has announced its plans to acquire Accedian Networks. The Canadian company, founded in 2004, specializes in producing software for monitoring and analyzing network performance. Its flagship product is Skylight, a platform that diagnoses issues and recommends remediation to fix them. Skylight provides a cutting-edge performance monitoring solution Industry analysts

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Samsung’s Game Changer: Eliminating Screen Gaps in Next-Gen Foldable Phones
Mobile
Samsung’s Game Changer: Eliminating Screen Gaps in Next-Gen Foldable Phones

The Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5 are the expected successors to Samsung’s current foldable lineup, and reports indicate that they may be able to lie flat when folded. The key to achieving this flat folding experience is reportedly a hinge redesign on the devices. While it’s not yet clear exactly what this redesign will entail, it

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Mastering the Art of Inconspicuous AI: A Glimpse into Apple’s Seamless Integration Strategy
Mobile
Mastering the Art of Inconspicuous AI: A Glimpse into Apple’s Seamless Integration Strategy

Artificial intelligence has been hailed as a groundbreaking technology with the potential to revolutionize numerous industries. However, amidst all the hype and excitement, it’s important for companies not to forget that AI is simply a tool and should be treated as such. In particular, Apple has focused on the user experience, rather than the technology itself, when integrating AI into

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Tether and Bitfinex Collaborate to Support Privacy-Centric Qubes OS with 100,000 USDT Grant
DevOps
Tether and Bitfinex Collaborate to Support Privacy-Centric Qubes OS with 100,000 USDT Grant

Qubes OS, an open-source privacy operating system, is renowned for its iron-clad security features, allowing users to construct highly compartmentalized systems. Recently, Tether Operations Limited and Bitfinex, two major players in the cryptocurrency industry, pledged a $100,000 grant to support Qubes OS and enhance desktop computing security. Qubes OS is operating system explicitly designed and built for enhanced security purposes.

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Revolutionizing DevOps: How System Initiative’s Environment Simulation Platform is Shaping the Future of IT Automation
DevOps
Revolutionizing DevOps: How System Initiative’s Environment Simulation Platform is Shaping the Future of IT Automation

DevOps has transformed the software development life cycle by creating a culture of collaboration that enables teams to produce quality software more efficiently. System Initiative (SI), a technology company, has launched an IT environment simulation platform in private beta to simplify DevOps and eliminate complexity in application development and deployment. System Initiative (SI) has launched its IT environment simulation platform

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The Key to Overcoming Performance Testing Paralysis: Begin with Simple Measurements
Networking
The Key to Overcoming Performance Testing Paralysis: Begin with Simple Measurements

Performance testing is a crucial step in the process of ensuring the functionality and efficiency of any system, network, or application. However, one of the biggest mistakes that analysts make during the testing phase is trying to include too much detail upfront, becoming overwhelmed by the sheer volume of variables, and ultimately not testing at all. In this article, we

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Upgrading to Wi-Fi 6: Benefits and Significance for Organizations
Networking
Upgrading to Wi-Fi 6: Benefits and Significance for Organizations

With technology constantly evolving at a rapid pace, keeping an organization’s Wi-Fi infrastructure up to date is crucial for its continued success. Wi-Fi is the backbone of most organizations, providing connectivity for both internal operations and communication with external stakeholders. Upgrading to the latest version of Wi-Fi 6 is key to keeping an organization on par with the frequently changing

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Enhancing Telecommunications Performance: The Future of Closed-Loop Service Assurance in 5G and Private Networks
Networking
Enhancing Telecommunications Performance: The Future of Closed-Loop Service Assurance in 5G and Private Networks

The advent of cellular networks has revolutionized the way we communicate and connect. With emerging applications like the Internet of Things (IoT), Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality (AR/VR), and Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X), the need for cellular networks has become more pressing than ever. However, for these networks to become ubiquitous and cater to the needs of emerging applications, service assurance has become a

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Mastering Istio: Empowering and Securing Microservices Communication in the Cloud
DevOps
Mastering Istio: Empowering and Securing Microservices Communication in the Cloud

As applications have become increasingly complex, organizations are rapidly adopting microservices architecture to enable quick and flexible development. Microservices-based applications allow for easier management, testing, and troubleshooting, but they do create issues when it comes to configuring communication between distributed services and securing the data in transit. This is where Istio comes in – as an open-source service mesh implementation

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