Pentagon Cancels Mega Cloud Contract With Microsoft and Proposes New Project
The US Department of Defense has cancelled a multi-billion dollar contract with software company Microsoft to provide cloud services. It “no longer meets the requirements,” it said in a statement. Instead, the Pentagon seems to be pushing for a new contract that will also include Amazon on board. Microsoft
Colt and IBM to Collaborate to Develop Edge Computing Solutions
Colt Technology Services and IBM are joining forces. The companies will collaborate to help organizations implement an edge computing strategy to move data and applications seamlessly across hybrid cloud environments and from private data centres to the edge. Colt, a provider of on-demand connectivity solutions, will partner with IBM to
Taliban Demand Foreign Troops Leave Before Deadline
The Taliban have demanded that all foreign military personnel leave Afghanistan before the September deadline. Western armies in the country are now in the final stages of their withdrawal, but there are said to be planning to leave troops behind to guard the US embassy in Kabul and the capital’s
Nearly 1 Million Electric Cars in Germany
Germany is on the cusp of meeting its goal of 1 million electric cars on German roads. That goal was actually set for last year, but despite generous subsidies for the purchase of electric and hybrid cars, it did not work out. Minister of Economic Affairs Peter Altmaier is
Heavy Security Measures in Hong Kong on Anniversary Day
Hong Kong’s security forces are on the move on Thursday to prevent demonstrations. Authorities in the metropolis celebrate 24 years since the United Kingdom handed over the prosperous area to China. A large protest march was not allowed to take place formally because of the corona pandemic. In many
How to Choose A Car Insurance Company?
To choose a car insurance company, there’s more to consider than just price and features. It’s also important to look at reviews. You can find independent, professional car insurance reviews from NimbleFins and other insurance experts. These types of reviews should give a high-level overview of rates, features, customer experiences
After the Germans, the Italian NATO Troops have Now Also Left Afghanistan
The withdrawal of Western troops from Afghanistan has reached cruising speed. Yesterday all the remaining German troops were transferred home; today, the Italians are. This brings an end to an operation that has lasted almost 20 years. By September 11, the last American troops should also be out of
Record Amount Spent on Mobile Apps in 2021
Mobile app users spent a record amount of money on those apps in the first six months of the year. We’ve already spent nearly $65 billion on apps this year. This is the conclusion of a study by the research agency Sensor Tower. Apple and Google’s online stores have
No Windows 11 for Macs
If you want to run Windows 10 on a Mac, you can. But with Windows 11, that becomes difficult, although there are detours to get the operating system up and running with a bit of luck. Windows 11, announced last week, will not formally be released until the end
Agreement on Greener Distribution of EU Agricultural Subsidies
The EU countries and the European Parliament have agreed on distributing hundreds of billions in agricultural subsidies for the coming years. The agreement, which took three years to come, is intended to make European agriculture more climate and environmentally friendly. EU agricultural subsidies should be used more to encourage
