Amazon posted $108.5 billion in revenue in the first three months of the year, up 44 percent from the same span last year, thanks to the pandemic shifting sales online and customers flush with stimulus checks. It also made a profit of $8.1 billion, up 220 percent from the same time last year.

IBM X-Force has seen an extraordinary spike in requests to create cyber ranges during the last six months. By cyber ranges, we define buildings or online areas that allow teams to practice responding to cyberattacks. Companies recognize the importance of practicing their strategies under real-world situations with simple tools, assaults, and procedures.

(Source: CNN Business) Apple and Epic Games' weeks-long antitrust trial came to a close on Monday, with the creator of the hit video game Fortnite calling Apple an "overlord" and Apple saying Epic is paving the way for a "scary" future for iOS users.

Experts address often overlooked aspects of cloud protection and advise companies looking to improve their security posture.

The objective of Corite is to keep artists in charge of their careers. When I spoke with Emelie Olsson, the company's Director of Artist Relations, it was evident that the entire business strategy empowered independent artists and their followers. Corte is a Swedish crowdfunding site that allows fans to "contribute with their hearts" and become "genuine partners" throughout an artist's career.

According to vpnMentor, Microsoft misconfigured its own Microsoft Azure Blob (cloud) storage buckets, which housed third-party data, in what appears to be a self-inflicted wound. In consequence, the organization scored its own goal in favor of those attempting to steal intellectual property.

Accelerated cloud migration made sense during the pandemic's peak; but, enterprises may confront new challenges in the future.

Imagine yourself viewing an immersive multi-player sports video game online in the not-too-distant future, betting on who would win the competition. During the game, you'll be shown a short commercial for a reality show that provides you a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the lives of the game's best players. You may watch the series on your mobile device or smart TV on the new (FREE) "Bally's Box" streaming service. A chance to win a vacation in Las Vegas with the show's stars is part of the enjoyment.

Over the last year, businesses have been challenged with maintaining growth during a period of unprecedented change. Now, many are looking to the future and preparing for life after Covid-19, assessing the impact of the pandemic, and working out how to stay ahead of the competition as we move towards a "new normal".

On Thursday, Google reported that its cloud division had won a contract to supply computing and networking services to SpaceX, Elon Musk's privately owned space development business, to assist in delivering internet service through its Starlink satellites.