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Monthly Archives: August 2021

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  • Cloudfare
    By Margaret Lawrence
    August 31, 2021
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    Shein’s story – SupChina

    [ad_1] Shein’s story – SupChina Skip to content Find a company based in China Find a company based in ChinaJD technologyEvergrande GroupGanfeng LithiumShenghe Resources HoldingNorth China ...
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  • Cloudfare
    By Margaret Lawrence
    August 30, 2021
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    Beijing limits children to three hours of play per week – SupChina

    [ad_1] Beijing limits children to three hours of play per week – SupChina Skip to content Find a company based in China Find a company based ...
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  • Cloudfare
    By Margaret Lawrence
    August 29, 2021
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    Misleading headlines about China’s education sector miss the real story – SupChina

    [ad_1] Misleading headlines about China’s education sector miss the real story – SupChina Skip to content Find a company based in China Find a company based ...
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  • Cloud hosting
    By Margaret Lawrence
    August 28, 2021
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    Beavers announce 2021-22 wrestling schedule | News, Sports, Jobs

    [ad_1] After a shorter season compared to a year ago, the Minot State wrestling team is eager to hit the all-mats for a full campaign this ...
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  • amazon EC2
    By Margaret Lawrence
    August 28, 2021
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    Amazon Web Services Disables ISIS Propaganda Website It Has Been Hosting Since April

    [ad_1] Amazon on Friday night shut down a website used by an Islamic State propaganda arm that celebrated the suicide bombing that killed at least 170 ...
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  • Amazon AWS
    By Margaret Lawrence
    August 28, 2021
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    Sun Life Uses AWS Technology to Innovate and Improve Operational Efficiency

    Global financial services company Sun Life has selected Amazon Web Services (AWS) as its long-term, strategic cloud technology provider to innovate for its customers, grow its ...
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  • Cloudfare
    By Margaret Lawrence
    August 27, 2021
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    Truth imprisoned: Cyber ​​attacks target dissent, anti-Duterte reports say

    [ad_1] PHOTO STOCK MANILA, Philippines — A rights group in the Philippines sought to remember those killed in the Duterte administration’s bloody campaign against drugs and ...
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  • Cloudfare
    By Margaret Lawrence
    August 27, 2021
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    China investigates, punishes wealthy tax evaders, starting with celebrities – SupChina

    [ad_1] China investigates, punishes wealthy tax evaders, starting with celebrities – SupChina Skip to content Find a company based in China Find a company based in ...
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  • Cloudfare
    By Margaret Lawrence
    August 26, 2021
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    Push for “common prosperity” is not a war on wealth, Chinese economists and officials say – SupChina

    [ad_1] Push for “common prosperity” is not a war on wealth, Chinese economists and officials say – SupChina Skip to content Find a company based in ...
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  • Cloudfare
    By Margaret Lawrence
    August 26, 2021
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    How a rice farmer created a legendary Chinese brand – SupChina

    [ad_1] Nü Er Hong: How a rice farmer created a legendary Chinese brand – SupChina Skip to content Find a company based in China Find a ...
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  • Cloudfare
    By Margaret Lawrence
    August 25, 2021
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    The last meeting of Mao Zedong and Chiang Kai-shek – SupChina

    [ad_1] The last meeting of Mao Zedong and Chiang Kai-shek – SupChina Skip to content Find a company based in China Find a company based in ...
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  • amazon EC2
    By Margaret Lawrence
    August 24, 2021
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    Developing on AWS in Practice: Heise’s XXL Webinar

    [ad_1] Amazon Web Services (AWS) is by far the most popular cloud provider in the world. Heise’s webinar on October 7 with Serge Ndong and Alexander ...
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  • Cloud hosting
    By Margaret Lawrence
    August 24, 2021
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    Global Cloud Migration Services Market To Reach $ 17.5 Billion By 2026

    [ad_1] FACTS AT A GLANCEEditing: 6; Posted: May 2021Executive pool: 38751Companies: 24 – Players covered include Amazon Web Services, Inc .; Cisco Systems, Inc .; DXC ...
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  • Amazon AWS
    By Margaret Lawrence
    August 24, 2021
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    MetricStream Joins Amazon Web Services ISV Acceleration Program

    SAN JOSE, California, August 24, 2021 / PRNewswire / – MetricStream, the global market leader in integrated risk management (IRM) and governance, risk management and compliance ...
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  • Cloudfare
    By Margaret Lawrence
    August 24, 2021
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    China Foundation for Poverty Reduction has a mission to “spread the good” abroad – SupChina

    [ad_1] China Foundation for Poverty Reduction has a mission to “spread the good” abroad – SupChina Skip to content Find a company based in China Find ...
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  • Cloudfare
    By Margaret Lawrence
    August 24, 2021
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    US granted Chinese student visas to pre-pandemic levels in June – SupChina

    [ad_1] US granted Chinese student visas to pre-pandemic levels in June – SupChina Skip to content Find a company based in China Find a company based ...
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  • Cloudfare
    By Margaret Lawrence
    August 24, 2021
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    With the decline of Confucius Institutes in the United States, what is the next step in teaching Chinese? – SupChina

    [ad_1] With the decline of Confucius Institutes in the United States, what is the next step in teaching Chinese? – SupChina Skip to content Find a ...
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  • Cloudfare
    By Margaret Lawrence
    August 23, 2021
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    Poverty reduction remains China’s philanthropic goal after eradicating extreme poverty – SupChina

    [ad_1] Poverty reduction remains China’s philanthropic goal after eradicating extreme poverty – SupChina Skip to content Find a company based in China Find a company based ...
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  • Cloudfare
    By Margaret Lawrence
    August 23, 2021
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    China crushes Delta peak after weeks of strict measures – SupChina

    [ad_1] China crushes Delta peak after weeks of strict measures – SupChina Skip to content Find a company based in China Find a company based in ...
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  • amazon EC2
    By Margaret Lawrence
    August 22, 2021
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    NJ teachers need your help getting their rooms ready for ’21 -’22

    [ad_1] You might not like spending money every year on school supplies for your child. But imagine doing it for 19 students. Yasmin Gonzalez, a first ...
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  • Cloud hosting
    By Margaret Lawrence
    August 22, 2021
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    Three other data center providers join the government’s “certified strategic” club – Strategy – Storage

    [ad_1] Three more data center providers were certified under the federal government’s hosting certification, doubling the number of providers capable of holding protected-level public sector data. ...
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  • amazon EC2
    By Margaret Lawrence
    August 22, 2021
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    Amazon vs Netflix: which is the best growth stock to buy?

    [ad_1] Two successful companies are often discussed in the same breath, whether it’s their continued presence in the popular FAANG stock group or the fact that ...
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  • Cloud hosting
    By Margaret Lawrence
    August 22, 2021
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    Main Key Players of Network Hosting Services Market Operating: AT&T, Google Cloud, GoDaddy, Host Name, SiteGround, INC, Bluehosting, WirenetChile, Superhosting, Hosting.CL, etc.

    [ad_1] Network Hosting Services Market: IntroductionThe report on Network Hosting Services Market contains a clear layout of the reported information as pie charts, track, track and ...
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  • Amazon AWS
    By Margaret Lawrence
    August 22, 2021
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    Amazon announces new fulfillment center in Clarksville

    Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Amazon officials today announced the company will establish a new state-of-the-art distribution center in ...
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  • amazon EC2
    By Margaret Lawrence
    August 22, 2021
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    Why You Should Consider Switching To Cloud Hosting Today

    [ad_1] Cloud computing has become essential for most homes and businesses, and it has been essential in reducing social upheaval and economic devastation caused by lockdowns ...
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  • Amazon AWS
    By Margaret Lawrence
    August 21, 2021
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    Global Financial Cloud Market Analysis 2021-2028: Amazon (AWS), ServiceNow, Microsoft, Salesforce.com, SAP SE, etc.

    Introduction:The valuation report offers a comprehensive review of the fundamental areas that contribute a colossal share of companies’ share, as well as an assessment of the ...
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  • Amazon AWS
    By Margaret Lawrence
    August 20, 2021
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    NFL and Amazon Web Services launch IA Challenge

    In August, the NFL and Amazon Web Services (AWS) will launch an AI challenge to help Crowdsource Ways automate player identification using NFL gameplay footage. The ...
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  • Cloudfare
    By Margaret Lawrence
    August 20, 2021
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    Meditative ‘Buddha Mountain’ receives director’s cup for 10th anniversary – SupChina

    [ad_1] Meditative ‘Buddha Mountain’ receives director’s cup for 10th anniversary – SupChina Skip to content Find a company based in China Find a company based in ...
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  • Cloudfare
    By Margaret Lawrence
    August 19, 2021
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    Chinese bulls lose cargo of money on Alibaba, on paper – SupChina

    [ad_1] Chinese bulls lose cargo of money on Alibaba, on paper – SupChina Skip to content Find a company based in China Find a company based ...
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  • Cloudfare
    By Margaret Lawrence
    August 18, 2021
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    CMA announces nominees for 2021 CMA International Awards

    [ad_1] The Country Music Association has unveiled the nominees for the 2021 CMA International Awards, which honor artists and industry leaders who have supported and influenced ...
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  • Cloudfare
    By Margaret Lawrence
    August 18, 2021
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    Introspection in Taiwan after the Afghan fiasco, but is it just “nocturnal bedwetting”? – SupChina

    [ad_1] Introspection in Taiwan after the Afghan fiasco, but is it just “nocturnal bedwetting”? – SupChina Skip to content Find a company based in China Find ...
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  • Cloudfare
    By Margaret Lawrence
    August 18, 2021
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    Burn the British mission in Beijing – SupChina

    [ad_1] Burn the British mission in Beijing – SupChina Skip to content Find a company based in China Find a company based in ChinaEvergrande GroupGanfeng LithiumShenghe ...
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  • Cloudfare
    By Margaret Lawrence
    August 18, 2021
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    Does “common prosperity” mean the end of capitalism in China? – SupChina

    [ad_1] Does “common prosperity” mean the end of capitalism in China? – SupChina Skip to content Find a company based in China Find a company based ...
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  • Cloudfare
    By Margaret Lawrence
    August 17, 2021
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    A visual monologue – SupChina

    [ad_1] Chengdu: A Visual Monologue – SupChina Skip to content Find a company based in China Find a company based in ChinaEvergrande GroupGanfeng LithiumShenghe Resources HoldingNorth ...
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  • Cloudfare
    By Margaret Lawrence
    August 16, 2021
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    Calls intensify for a boycott of Beijing 2022 – SupChina

    [ad_1] Calls intensify for a boycott of Beijing 2022 – SupChina Skip to content Find a company based in China Find a company based in ChinaEvergrande ...
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  • Cloudfare
    By Margaret Lawrence
    August 16, 2021
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    Why a Taliban-controlled Afghanistan worries Beijing – SupChina

    [ad_1] ‘Not the outcome China wanted’: why Taliban-controlled Afghanistan makes Beijing anxious – SupChina Skip to content Find a company based in China Find a company ...
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  • Cloudfare
    By Margaret Lawrence
    August 14, 2021
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    DataDownload: Can Salesforce be the Netflix of content marketing? | by NYC Media Lab | August 2021

    [ad_1] DataDownload: Can Salesforce be the Netflix of content marketing? A weekly summary of all things media, data and emerging technologies View this email in your ...
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  • Cloudfare
    By Margaret Lawrence
    August 13, 2021
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    Alibaba’s Alcohol Culture and Sexual Misconduct – SupChina

    [ad_1] Alibaba’s Alcohol Culture and Sexual Misconduct – SupChina Skip to content Find a company based in China Find a company based in ChinaJD technologyEvergrande GroupGanfeng ...
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  • Cloudfare
    By Margaret Lawrence
    August 13, 2021
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    The Chinese money behind Oatly? – SupChina

    [ad_1] The Chinese money behind Oatly? – SupChina Skip to content Find a company based in China Find a company based in ChinaEvergrande GroupGanfeng LithiumShenghe Resources ...
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  • Cloudfare
    By Margaret Lawrence
    August 13, 2021
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    Top 10 Best Web Hosting Providers of 2021

    [ad_1] One of the hardest parts of starting your business is finding the right, genuine web hosting provider that fits your budget. You probably know that ...
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  • Cloudfare
    By Margaret Lawrence
    August 12, 2021
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    China says tech crackdown will continue with more regulations in place until 2025 – SupChina

    [ad_1] China says tech crackdown will continue with more regulations in place until 2025 – SupChina Skip to content Find a company based in China Find ...
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  • Cloudfare
    By Margaret Lawrence
    August 11, 2021
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    China sentences Canadian citizen Michael Spavor to 11 years in prison – SupChina

    [ad_1] China sentences Canadian citizen Michael Spavor to 11 years in prison – SupChina Skip to content Find a company based in China Find a company ...
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  • Cloudfare
    By Margaret Lawrence
    August 11, 2021
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    The beginning of modern Sino-Japanese relations – SupChina

    [ad_1] The beginning of modern Sino-Japanese relations – SupChina Skip to content Find a company based in China Find a company based in ChinaJD technologyEvergrande GroupGanfeng ...
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  • Cloudfare
    By Margaret Lawrence
    August 11, 2021
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    Cloudflare increases size of 0% convertible bonds due 2026 to $ 1.125 billion

    [ad_1] (RTTNews) – Cloudflare, Inc. (NET), a web infrastructure company, on Wednesday announced that its unsecured convertible senior notes were increased to 0% due to the ...
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  • amazon EC2
    By Margaret Lawrence
    August 11, 2021
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    Replicated Joins AWS Partner Network Global Starter Program

    [ad_1] Replicated today announced that it has joined the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Global Partner Network (APN) Starter Program to help Replicated accelerate its growth and ...
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  • Cloud hosting
    By Margaret Lawrence
    August 11, 2021
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    A sovereign Australian government data framework

    [ad_1] The federal government set an example for its state and territorial counterparts in early June when it announcement that all relevant government data as part ...
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  • Cloudfare
    By Margaret Lawrence
    August 10, 2021
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    Why CAPTCHA images are so unbearably depressing | by Clive Thompson | August 2021

    [ad_1] 1) They are devoid of humans CAPTCHA images are images of the outside world, but it is a world that is disturbing and devoid of ...
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  • Amazon AWS
    By Margaret Lawrence
    August 10, 2021
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    NFL and AWS launch artificial intelligence challenge to research ways to automate player identification using NFL play footage

    New York, August 10, 2021 – The National Football League (NFL) and Amazon Web Services (AWS) today launched a new artificial intelligence challenge to create ways ...
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  • Cloudfare
    By Margaret Lawrence
    August 10, 2021
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    Hong Kong’s National Security Law and its Implications for Middle Powers – SupChina

    [ad_1] The anaconda in the ages: Hong Kong’s national security law and its implications for middle powers – SupChina Skip to content Find a company based ...
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  • Cloud hosting
    By Margaret Lawrence
    August 9, 2021
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    Elastic modifies the Python Elasticsearch client so that it does not work with forks, then blocks comments • The Register

    [ad_1] Elastic modified the official Python client so that its Elasticsearch database would not work with fork versions, and closed the GitHub issue for comments. Elasticsearch ...
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  • Amazon AWS
    By Margaret Lawrence
    August 9, 2021
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    SeaChange Enables Fully Migrated Cloud Video Delivery Platform with Unique Analytics and Engagement Services on Amazon Web Services

    BOSTON, August 9, 2021 / PRNewswire / – SeaChange International, Inc. (NASDAQ: SEAC), a leading provider of video streaming platforms, has strengthened its long-standing collaboration with ...
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  • Cloud hosting
    By Margaret Lawrence
    August 9, 2021
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    Security matters when the network is the Internet

    [ad_1] In the past, network security was too often seen as a separate issue from the design of the network itself, which led to solutions either ...
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  • Cloudfare
    By Margaret Lawrence
    August 8, 2021
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    China will raise the retirement age. What do Shanghainese think about it? – SupChina

    [ad_1] China will raise the retirement age. What do Shanghainese think? – SupChina Skip to content Find a company based in China Find a company based ...
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  • Cloudfare
    By Margaret Lawrence
    August 7, 2021
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    Scanning Apple Child Safety Photos: What You Need to Know

    [ad_1] Apple has announced that it will adopt a new protocol: automatically scanning iPhones and iPads to check photos of users looking for child sexual assault ...
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  • amazon EC2
    By Margaret Lawrence
    August 6, 2021
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    Amazon to demand masks for warehouse workers as Delta variants increase

    [ad_1] Amazon.com Inc. has said that all workers in its hundreds of U.S. warehouses will be required to wear masks starting Monday, expanding a more limited ...
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  • Amazon AWS
    By Margaret Lawrence
    August 6, 2021
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    Amazon AWS: Now Even Easier to Monitor Calls with AI in the Cloud

    With Amazon Transcribe Call Analytics, AWS publishes an analytics tool specifically for conversations with customers. AWS customers can use the Amazon Transcribe service to transcribe calls ...
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  • Cloud hosting
    By Margaret Lawrence
    August 6, 2021
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    Mobile Heartbeat to Unveil Cloud Calling Solution, Banyan Voice, at HIMSS

    [ad_1] Host a lunch and learn with Microsoft to discuss the future of the Microsoft cloud for healthcare WALTHAM, Mass .– (BUSINESS WIRE) – Clinical communication ...
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  • Cloudfare
    By Margaret Lawrence
    August 6, 2021
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    These are the top 10 stocks Reddit’s Wall Street Bets is talking about right now

    [ad_1] Illustration photo by Jakub Porzycki / NurPhoto via Getty Images It pays to follow the stocks that Reddit’s Wall Street Bets crowd is talking about ...
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  • amazon EC2
    By Margaret Lawrence
    August 6, 2021
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    Top 8 alternatives to the snowflake

    [ad_1] Data warehouses are used to use data for in-depth analysis. One of the major players in the data warehousing space is Snowflake. US data warehousing ...
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  • Cloudfare
    By Margaret Lawrence
    August 6, 2021
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    Market Rally Eyes report on jobs with multiple revenue drivers; Apple and Microsoft trade bullish – The Madison Leader Gazette

    [ad_1] Dow Jones futures were little changed on Friday morning, as were S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures, with the July jobs report looming. The stock rally ...
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  • Amazon AWS
    By Margaret Lawrence
    August 6, 2021
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    ITV Moves Simulcast Channel Delivery to AWS Cloud

    ITV has updated its platform for live streaming channels with cloud-based technology from Amazon Web Services (AWS). ITV’s streaming platform currently provides six linear channels in ...
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  • Amazon AWS
    By Margaret Lawrence
    August 5, 2021
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    AWS Introduces Amazon Transcribe Call Analytics

    Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced the availability of Amazon Transcribe Call Analytics, a new feature that leverages Amazon Transcribe, enabling the extraction of valuable information from ...
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  • amazon EC2
    By Margaret Lawrence
    August 5, 2021
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    AWS appoints Rianne Van Veldhuizen as new A / NZ leader

    [ad_1] The new head of A / NZ Rianne Van Veldhuizen Credit: AWS Amazon Web Services (AWS) has appointed Rianne Van Veldhuizen as the new Managing ...
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  • Cloudfare
    By Margaret Lawrence
    August 5, 2021
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    Chinese Olympian wins shot put gold, faces sexist interview questions from state broadcaster – SupChina

    [ad_1] Chinese Olympian wins shot put gold, faces sexist interview questions from state broadcaster – SupChina Skip to content Find a company based in China Find ...
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  • Cloudfare
    By Margaret Lawrence
    August 5, 2021
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    Yelp Stock Company Post Surprise Profit, Boost Forecast

    [ad_1] Yelp Inc. (JAPPER) – Get a report reported unexpected second-quarter earnings on Thursday, helped by reopenings in the United States, which left the company feeling ...
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  • Cloud hosting
    By Margaret Lawrence
    August 3, 2021
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    Kiwi’s medical technologies combine as analytics firm DrInfo sells to Medtech Global

    [ad_1] Geoffrey Sayer (Global Medtech) Credit: Microsoft Auckland-based GP management systems company Medtech Global has purchased primary health analytics company DrInfo. DrInfo, also based in Auckland, ...
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  • Amazon AWS
    By Margaret Lawrence
    August 3, 2021
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    Alkira strengthens its ties with Amazon Web Services

    Alkira announced a stronger business relationship with Amazon Web Services (AWS), providing advanced networking and security options to AWS customers. The cloud network company is now ...
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  • amazon EC2
    By Margaret Lawrence
    August 3, 2021
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    Alibaba (BABA) profits are exceeding expectations. Why the stock is falling.

    [ad_1] Alibaba’s profits come after weeks of regulatory crackdown on Chinese tech. Greg Baker / AFP via Getty Images Text size Ali Baba earnings per share ...
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  • Cloud hosting
    By Margaret Lawrence
    August 3, 2021
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    Windows 365 pricing revealed – here’s what you need to know

    [ad_1] Microsoft has launched its new Windows 365 service, giving customers a new way to engage with Windows 10 and, soon, Windows 11. Announced last month, ...
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  • amazon EC2
    By Margaret Lawrence
    August 3, 2021
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    Government of Greece and AWS sign declaration of strategic intent to form space hub – Geospatial World

    [ad_1] The Greek government of the Greek Ministry of Digital Governance, the Ministry of Development and Investment and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have signed a declaration ...
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  • Cloudfare
    By Margaret Lawrence
    August 2, 2021
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    Police arrest Kris Wu on suspicion of rape

    [ad_1] Police arrest Kris Wu on suspicion of rape Skip to content Find a company based in China Find a company based in ChinaJD technologyEvergrande GroupGanfeng ...
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  • Cloudfare
    By Margaret Lawrence
    August 2, 2021
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    The “crackdown on big tech” in China: a guide – SupChina

    [ad_1] The “crackdown on big tech” in China: a guide – SupChina Skip to content Find a company based in China Find a company based in ...
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