Another new year, another round of layoffs at Microsoft
Jan 9, 2025 · The tech giant has made large-scale layoffs a pattern in the past several years, with more than 10,000 jobs cut in 2023, and additional layoffs in 2024 despite record earnings.As was the case in 2022, when it eliminated around a percent of its headcount, Microsoft noted that last year's job cuts and this latest round are all about pruning the payroll bush rather than making …
Microsoft partners beware: 2025 is the end of Action Pack
Aug 28, 2024 · A Register reader affected by the change told us: "The first impact for us will be cost. We'll need to go from Action Pack (£390 + VAT) to Partner Success Core (£735 + VAT). Secondly, the benefits appear to have moved all online.
Nvidia unveils cut-down Grace-Blackwell Superchip - The Register
Jan 7, 2025 · CES Nvidia has announced a desktop computer powered by a new GB10 Grace-Blackwell superchip and equipped with 128GB of memory to give AI developers, researchers, and students the tools they need to run large models on the desktop.. Code-named Project Digits and announced at the annual CES super-event in Las Vegas today, the $3,000 system was …
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With 10 months of support remaining, Win 10 still dominates
Jan 2, 2025 · Many editions of Windows 10 are due to drop out of free support on October 14, 2025.Affected users will then have the option to purchase Extended Security Updates (ESU) to keep the lights on a little longer or keep using the operating system and risk falling foul of unpatched vulnerabilities.
Student, teacher info stolen from PowerSchool in cyberattack
Jan 9, 2025 · "I would love to see some more reporting on this serious security breach that occurred to one of the largest student information system vendors," one school CTO told El Reg today, adding: "PowerSchool is likely in violation of their signed data privacy agreements with school districts. There are also a few laws that deal with student privacy at the federal and …
Microsoft declares 2025 the year of Windows 11 • The Register
Jan 6, 2025 · CES Microsoft is continuing its push for users to adopt its new software paradigm, declaring 2025 "the year of the Windows 11 PC refresh" and reminding everyone that Windows 10's end-of-support date is just around the corner.. That declaration was made in a blog post today by Microsoft EVP and consumer chief marketing officer Yusuf Mehdi ahead of CES …
RISC-V is making moves, but how will it hit the mainstream?
Jan 2, 2025 · Risc-y move for Redmond. RISC-V International is currently conducting a search to find Calista Redmond's replacement after the foundation's CEO resigned in early December.. Stepping down, Redmond noted that during her tenure, membership of the org had grown from 236 to more than 4,600 members in 70 countries, with industry adoption "accelerat[ing] across …
Dutch cops reveal takedown of 'largest dark web market'
Oct 10, 2024 · The operators of Bohemia and Cannabia apparently became aware of the Politie probe, which disrupted their operations, so in 2023 they allegedly pulled an "exit scam" that saw them close the services and make off with the operations’ funds.
Edgio bankruptcy results in endpoint change for Microsoft
Jan 2, 2025 · The retirement of Azure CDN from Edgio had been set for November 4, 2025. However, in December, Microsoft was informed that the Edgio platform would end service on January 15, 2025.