“We’ve significantly evolved our business since we began our transformation to become a cloud-first company over two years ago, and today’s announcement reaffirms the strength of our business fundamentals, cloud strategy and high-growth trajectory,” said Splunk CEO Doug Merritt. “Silver Lake has a strong reputation and track record of investing in innovative technology companies, and with their support, we are accelerating toward our goals.” As part of the investment, Kenneth Hao, chairman and managing partner of Silver Lake, will join Splunk’s board of directors....

The US F&B chain sent email messages to multiple customers on Friday, notifying them that it had detected “unauthorised activity online” as well as “some unauthorised access to customer details”. These included names, dates of birth, mobile numbers, and residential addresses, if the personal data had been provided to Starbucks. It said details related to its Rewards customer loyalty programme, such as stored value and credits, were unaffected. Credit card data also had not been compromised since it did not store such information, according to Starbucks....

Entering 2022, the company is continuing to double down on data mesh. The company’s home page characterizes itself as “The Analytics Engine for Data Mesh.” We’ll have more to say about that in a moment. This week at Datanova, it is announcing an extension that adds a catalog-like portal front end to its Trino-based distributed query engine. On the administrative side, the portal enables data producers and data engineers to define metadata, track usage, and apply role-based access and entitlements....

Into that fray enters OTTO Motors, one in a growing number of robotics firms specializing in materials handling for a majorly strained global logistics paradigm. OTTO’s newest robot forklift, named Lifter, is billed as the smartest forklift in the market and adds to the company’s lineup of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) that, taken together, can do much of the materials handling work of a major shipping and receiving warehouse. That’s a fairly astounding development given how little automation penetration there was in the sector until the 2010s....

Combined, these two factors can have a detrimental effect on both credit scores and bank account balances. “The myth hurts cardholders because it costs them money. If they’re only carrying a small balance, it may not cost them a huge amount of money, but over time, it adds up,” said Matt Schulz, chief credit analyst at LendingTree, in a press release. “It’s especially concerning for the youngest generation who could end up carrying a balance for several decades....

The report, conducted by 451 Research, found that 55% of respondents said the data they get for analysis is often out-of-date or stale by the time it gets to them. 451 Research surveyed 525 data leaders in the US, Canada, UK, Germany and France. All of the survey participants work for organizations that have more than 1000 employees. The survey’s findings represented the larger debate among enterprises about balancing effective data use with data privacy and security....

A team led by researchers, including Dr Behnam Akhavan from the university, explained the breakthrough would replace indium, which is a rare chemical element widely used in devices such as smartphones and computers, windscreen glass, and self-dimming windows. “Although small amounts are used to manufacture smart device screens, indium is expensive as it is hard to source; it naturally occurs only in small deposits,” the researchers explained. “Industrial indium is often made as a byproduct of zinc mining, which means a shortage could occur if demand for optoelectronic devices – such as LCDs and touch panels – ramps up....

Initially enabled last week, at least for this writer, the telco has messaged users stating they have been given six months of 5G connectivity for free, and if they wished to continue with 5G, they would need to move to a higher plan. The telco said it would remove the boost if users did not shift plans. In speedtest results with a Pixel 5, the best result gave 278Mbps down with 19....

While initially only available through Telstra Wholesale, the company said the centres would provide “greater flexibility for customers working with other carriers for their connectivity”. Depending on uptake of the offering, InfraCo could roll it out to another seven data centres, it added. “InfraCo data centres provide highly secure, reliable, and flexible environments for network operators and service providers, such as global carriers, internet service providers and over the top providers, to connect out to their business locations, facilities and other data centre operators,” said Telstra’s InfraCo Exchanges & Infrastructure executive Rachel Johnson-Kelly....

The US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, which has been overseeing the slow and painful bankruptcy of the remains of SCO, announced that the TSG Group, which represents SCO’s debtors, has settled with IBM and resolved all the remaining claims between TSG and IBM “Under the Settlement Agreement, the Parties have agreed to resolve all disputes between them for a payment to the Trustee [TLD], on behalf of the Estates [IBM], of $14,250,000....

Companies are also taking a broader look at your daily life so that sleep, typical activity, and more are incorporated into calculating adequate recovery time for optimal training periods. Exercises and other activities to help you improve your fitness may be presented, while stress measurements, breathing exercises, blood oxygen monitoring, ECG measurements, and more are designed to help you improve your overall health and wellness. COROS offers affordable GPS sports watches with plenty of power and a record of updates for years....

Book lights (also known as reading lights) are handy for shining a soft light on your pages in the dark, especially if you like to read in bed but don’t want to disturb your sleeping partner by keeping a room lamp on for hours. And they’re affordable, making them the perfect holiday gift for avid readers. We’ve rounded up the best book lights that aren’t bulky, are portable, and have a warm glow....

Local florists also have delivery services available within designated areas, so you can send roses to your wife at work on your anniversary or daisies to your grandma across town for her birthday. You can even opt for same-day delivery in a lot of cases, which is great if you’ve put off getting a Valentine’s Day or Mother’s Day gift until the last minute. There are even flower delivery services dedicated to creating more sustainable business practices by offering eco-friendly packaging, sustainably sourced blooms and plants, and partnering with farmers who use environmentally friendly methods to prevent soil erosion and to recycle water....

But nowadays, people don’t use computers just for work and school, college students like myself use laptops to stream their favorite shows, scroll around social media, and games. Most premier laptops retail for well over $500 but that doesn’t mean there isn’t an abundance of laptops on the more affordable side of things. Check out this list of laptops under $500 that can suit all your needs. Also: The best cheap laptops under $350 Having the ability to purchase this Asus VivoBook 15 for less than $500 should be a crime....

Some smart scales let you set up multiple user profiles so you and your spouse or roommate can separately track your health without interfering with each other’s information. To help you choose the best smart scale for you and your needs, I’ve created a list of the best smart scales on the market right now. I’ve broken down their features and price points to help you find the right fit for your health journey as well as your budget....

With a generous suite of financial products, it offers some of the best credit cards on the market with a competitive APR and excellent rewards. If you are looking for a new credit card, these are the best Navy Federal Credit Union credit cards for your military family. Even better, there are no annual, foreign transaction, cash advance, or balance transfer fees. This is a card typically available to those with average to excellent credit....

Tech gifts are a way to show your appreciation for your dad, especially if he’s not too keen on yet another Craftsman power drill (though if he wants that we are not one to judge). Thankfully, retailers are keeping prices low post-Memorial Day, so you can save big on Father’s Day gift deals for dads. Below, we’ve rounded up some of the best deals for Father’s Day, taking into account the different interests of every father....

Big brands like Samsung, Sony, and LG have great mid-tier and premium options chock full of awesome features like object-tracking sound, OLED panels, and even 8K resolution. Smaller brands like TCL and Hisense offer more budget-friendly TV models with the core features you’ve come to expect for the best smart TVs: preloaded apps, voice-enabled remotes, and support for screen sharing from mobile devices. By offering more stripped-down TVs, these brands keep their manufacturing costs down, which passes the savings on to you through lower retail pricing....

The best business checking accounts How did we choose these products? To choose the best business checking accounts we looked at a variety of factors including fees, minimum balances, minimum deposits and digital tools. Each checking above account is a little different, and there’s no real clear winner among the five we chose. Initiate Business CheckingNavigate Business CheckingOptimize Business Checking Depending on your company and location, you may also be able to take advantage of Real Estate Trust Account and Federal Agency Checking....

And whether you prefer Android or iOS-based devices, it’s important to factor in pricing and device longevity when shopping for a new smartphone. To help you decide which is the best phone for you, I’ve put together a list of the top smartphones you can buy right now, all thoroughly tested, daily-driven, and nominated by industry analysts, veterans in the mobile space, and, of course, ZDNET’s team of subject matter experts....