Author: Carter

Transformation is more than another manufacturing buzzword. Today, 98 percent of manufacturers have a digital initiative in flight—up from 78 percent in 2019—and they’re channeling roughly 30 percent of their 2024 operating budgets into smart operations. If you run a plant, division, or enterprise network, you need to grasp what that shift really means—beyond installing new machines—so you can turn data, automation, and connected workflows into day-to-day results. Key drivers behind the push to transform A connected, data-driven factory floor is the foundation of modern manufacturing transformation. According to AlixPartners, customers now expect delivery in roughly 3.5 days, a full…

A slate of new Texas laws are taking effect in 2026, bringing changes that touch immigration enforcement, small businesses, housing disputes and the rapidly expanding use of artificial intelligence. The measures, passed during the last legislative session, reflect lawmakers’ priorities on public safety, economic relief and emerging technology for the new year.Below is a breakdown of some of the key laws now in force.ICE cooperation requirement for Texas county jails (SB 8)Senate Bill 8 requires Texas sheriffs who operate county jails to cooperate with federal immigration authorities through the 287(g) program, a partnership with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).Under the…

As the clock struck midnight on 2025, the tech sector found itself in an uncharacteristically defensive posture. While the broader markets enjoyed a respectable year, the final weeks of December saw a cooling of the “AI fever” that had dominated the last 24 months. Leading the retreat were cloud heavyweights Microsoft and Oracle, both of which faced selling pressure following earnings reports and macroeconomic shifts that raised uncomfortable questions about the sustainability of the current artificial intelligence build-out.The immediate implications are clear: the “growth at any cost” era of cloud computing is transitioning into a phase of “AI economics,” where…

Jan 01, 2026Ravie LakshmananNetwork Security / Vulnerability Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a persistent nine-month-long campaign that has targeted Internet of Things (IoT) devices and web applications to enroll them into a botnet known as RondoDox. As of December 2025, the activity has been observed leveraging the recently disclosed React2Shell (CVE-2025-55182, CVSS score: 10.0) flaw as an initial access vector, CloudSEK said in an analysis. React2Shell is the name assigned to a critical security vulnerability in React Server Components (RSC) and Next.js that could allow unauthenticated attackers to achieve remote code execution on susceptible devices. According to statistics from…

GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA) – The Greenville Convention Center recently hosted the VEX Robotics Carolina Countdown event, drawing over 80 high school teams from across the country to compete in a…

In the flashy realm of Web3, hype often overshadows reality. Projects boast jaw-dropping stats like “10 million wallets” or “over 50 million unique addresses,” painting pictures of explosive growth. But here’s the cold, hard truth: wallets lie. These numbers are frequently inflated by bots, sybil attacks, and airdrop hunters chasing free tokens. For builders, investors, and marketers in crypto, distinguishing real Web3 users from fakes isn’t just smart—it’s essential for survival.This in-depth guide breaks down why old-school metrics crumble in Web3, reveals battle-tested ways to spot genuine engagement, and explores how Web3 gaming could onboard the next 100 million users.…

Also: China-Linked APT Hijack Updates, Condé Nast Data Leaked, La Poste Hit Pooja Tikekar (@PoojaTikekar) • January 1, 2026     Image: Shutterstock/ISMG Every week, Information Security Media Group rounds up cybersecurity incidents and breaches around the world. This week, a Clop-linked vendor breach exposed Korean Air employee data, a China-linked APT hijacked software updates to spread malware, a critical zero-day flaw went unpatched, a Condé Nast intrusion led to a mass user data leak, pro-Russian hacktivists disrupted France’s postal services and authorities extradited a suspect over a long-running malware operation.See Also: Going Beyond the Copilot Pilot – A CISO’s…

The retail landscape underwent a seismic shift in late 2025 as a landmark investigation by Consumer Reports (CR), in collaboration with Groundwork Collaborative and More Perfect Union, exposed the staggering scale of AI-driven “surveillance pricing.” The report, released in December 2025, revealed that major delivery platforms and retailers are using sophisticated machine learning algorithms to abandon the traditional “one price for all” model in favor of individualized pricing. The findings were so explosive that Instacart (NASDAQ: CART) announced an immediate halt to its AI-powered item price experiments just days before the start of 2026, marking a pivotal moment in the…

Berkshire Hathaway has been selling Apple stock throughout the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution.Over the last three years, artificial intelligence (AI) has become a theme so influential that the broader market seems to ebb and flow based on this singular narrative. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite indices are both hovering near record highs, with megacap technology stocks being some of the largest contributors to the market’s ongoing rally. While just about every major investment fund on Wall Street can’t seem to get enough of AI, Berkshire Hathaway’s Warren Buffett — who just retired as CEO — has primarily stuck to his…

Google Cloud today at the KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2025 conference disclosed it is making available a public preview of an orchestration framework for managing multiple Kubernetes clusters. Laura Lorenz, a software engineer for Google Cloud, told conference attendees the Multi-Cluster Orchestra (MCO) service will, in addition to making it simpler to optimally manage fleets of Kubernetes clusters, also provide more granular control over how IT infrastructure resources are dynamically allocated. That ability to dynamically schedule workloads is especially critical in an era where the amount of capacity made available in cloud services is becoming more constrained, she noted. MCO…