In June, tech analyst Gartner surveyed 128 CFOs and CEOs to find out which investments they plan on cutting first in the face of rising inflation, talent shortages and supply constraints. Of the 128 CEOs and CFOs surveyed, 41% identified mergers and acquisitions (M&A) as the most likely to be cut first. Investments for improved sustainability and reduced environmental impact was a close second with 39% of respondent votes. SEE: Inflation and your business: What happens next and how to navigate the storm The choice to cut M&A can be linked to the rising interest rates that significantly increase the cost of financing such deals, according to vice president of research at Gartner, Randeep Rathindran....

The news outlet said the marketplace will give people the chance to buy digital versions of work from current and former AP photojournalists, including photos that won Pulitzer Prizes. The proceeds will go back to the AP’s news organizations, and the marketplace will officially open with its first NFTs on January 31. Dwayne Desaulniers, AP director of blockchain and data licensing, said that with Xooa’s technology, they will be able to offer tokenized pieces “to a fast-growing global audience of photography NFT collectors....

Few people will want to carry the ZenBook Pro Duo 15 OLED very far, as it weighs 2.34kg (5.16lbs) and measures 35.98cm wide by 24.92cm deep by 2.15cm thick (14.17in. x 9.81in. x 0.85in.). That means it will need a big bag and strong shoulders. The power supply is chunky and will add further weight – and it may well be needed, given this laptop’s disappointing battery life (see below)....

Audio-Technica has been making record players since 1962 and is known for its entry-level turntables designed to introduce new listeners to the world of vinyl. Its latest record player is the AT-LPW50BT-RW, which uses Bluetooth 5.2 to stream your favorite albums to speakers or even wireless headphones. In addition, it has a built-in phono preamp that delivers an excellent listening experience, no matter how you choose to play audio. This turntable model debuted at the end of August, so it’s entirely new for the Audio-Technica lineup....

“Young people know better than anyone about the good, the bad and the plain ugly that exists in the online world,” Prime Minister Scott Morrison said. “They are the first generation of Australians to grow up living simultaneously in both the real and digital worlds, and they are always at the forefront of new technologies. “This is something that so many parents, and indeed decision makers, don’t always understand, because we haven’t lived this experience like they have....

The yet-to-be-unveiled Bill seeks to compel social media platforms into collecting the personal details of current and new users, and allow the Federal Court to access the identity of “trolls to victims” to allow defamation cases to be launched. Under the legislation, the proposed laws would also make it mandatory for social media platforms to have a standardised complaints system that allows defamatory remarks to be removed and trolls identified with their consent....

The company said that it discovered a “cybersecurity attack which resulted in unauthorized and unlawful access to its information system” on August 23. Also: T-Mobile hack: Everything you need to know The statement said the company is “deeply sorry for the worry and inconvenience that this malicious incident has caused.” Bangkok Airways did not respond to requests for comment from ZDNet about how many customers were involved in the breach or what timeframe the data came from, but in its statement the company said an investigation revealed that the names, nationalities, genders, phone numbers, emails, addresses, contact information, passport information, historical travel information, partial credit card information and special meal information for passengers of the airline had been accessed....

The company said the move was a result of ongoing disputes with Hydro Tasmania, and an unsuccessful sale. CEO Malcolm Eccles said administration was the “best way to effect change while protecting all stakeholders”. “Regrettably, against the backdrop of many issues and having exhausted options, Basslink needed to take proactive action to put Basslink in the best possible position to navigate forward through these challenges,” he said. “We know this is a challenging time for our small team and their wellbeing will continue to be at the front of our minds throughout the voluntary administration process....

Under the deal, Bendigo will acquire 100% of the shares in Ferocia, which will see the two companies consolidate the ownership of their digital banking app, Up. Since its inception in 2018, Up has been operating under a collaboration model between Ferocia and Bendigo and Adelaide Bank. The bank has also been working with the fintech firm for the last nine years on building Bendigo’s e-banking app and internet banking platform....

But working from home raises a number of challenges, and those challenges become even more of an issue when those remote workers have to collaborate with other team members. To keep productivity and morale up, teams will need tools to come together online, to collaborate in real-time, and work as though they were still in the same building. This is vital. And these days trying to make do using email, the odd to-do list, and video conferencing alone just doesn’t cut it....

Online degrees offer flexibility and affordability to learners. An online degree earned in the Land of Enchantment can help you get a job in one of the state’s top industries. New Mexico is not only a hub for the energy, cybersecurity, and aerospace industries, but has in recent years seen a boom in food, the arts, and tourism. Explore our rankings of the top online colleges in New Mexico and see how they can serve you....

The top online associate degrees can also serve as a prerequisite to a bachelor’s degree in computer programming, which employers often prefer or require. As virtually every business, organization, and agency uses computer programs to operate, opportunities in this field should remain steady. Computer support specialists, for example, should see a projected 9% job growth increase during 2020-2030, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The BLS projects a 13% employment growth for web developers....

An online degree in database management equips students with the skills to store, maintain, and manage data, along with the credentials to start careers in this promising field. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects an 8% growth in database administrator occupations between 2020 and 2030. In addition to this career pathway, graduates can explore other attractive IT professions, such as computer analyst, administrator, and management positions. Here, we rank the best database management degrees and explore what a typical program looks like....

Today, data analytics professionals help businesses identify ways to reduce costs and increase efficiency. In healthcare, data analysts determine ways to streamline care. Workers in municipal and government roles apply data analytics to predict and prevent everything from crime to traffic jams. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, roles for operations research analysts are projected to grow 25% by 2030. Other positions available to data analytics degree-holders, such as management analysts, are estimated to increase by 14% by 2030....

This is one of the lowest prices we’ve seen on this model, and the device some with abundant features. Under the backlit keyboard, the AMD Ryzen 5600H mobile processor is capable of running heavy games, so you can play top hits like Stray or Elden Ring. Plus, with 16GB RAM, you’ll get speedy responses in-game. Plus, you get great storage for the price, as this laptop offers 512GB PCle Gen3 SSD for your storage needs – that’s hard to beat....

The Central Bank reported the incident on September 30 saw 395,009 phone numbers of non-account holders used as “keys” for transactions carried out through Pix, the country’s instant payments system. According to the IT department at Banese, the details are likely to have been obtained through social engineering or phishing techniques. In a statement, ANPD noted that it received a communication “from a financial institution about a security incident around the leakage of holders’ personal data through the Instant Payments System (Pix)” on September 30....

The announcement was made yesterday (25) by the agency’s board, which has also decided on the mandatory adoption of standalone 5G, which will require the implementation of a network independent from the current 4G set-up. The notice will now be analysed by the Federal Court of Auditors. The agency estimates the initial cost to telcos will reach 35 billion reais (US$ 6.2 billion) to use the 3,5 GHz frequency bands....

Software developers, programmers, cybersecurity experts, IT support specialists: in the EU, technology job offers are multiplying at pace, according to a new report released by CompTIA (the Computing Technology Industry Association). Spanning ten European countries – Belgium, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania and Spain – CompTIA’s latest research finds that employers posted nearly 900,000 ads for new tech roles in the first quarter of 2021, with Germany alone accounting for more than 46% of all vacancies....

The Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (TBS), Shared Services Canada, and Communications Security Establishment said in a statement released Monday evening that they are working with GAC to address the incident. “Critical services for Canadians through Global Affairs Canada are currently functioning. Some access to the internet and internet-based services are not available as part of the mitigation measures and work is underway to restore them. There is no indication that any other departments have been impacted by this incident,” the federal agencies said....

A fake ChatGPT-branded Chrome extension made its way to the Chrome Web store and caused some damage for installers, according to Hacker News. Also: ChatGPT’s most lauded capability also brings big risk to businesses The “Quick access to ChatGPT” extension claimed to do exactly that, grant users a shortcut to accessing the chatbot. It also had the ability to hijack Facebook accounts. The extension, which was promoted on Facebook, would harvest cookies and Facebook account data once someone clicked to install....