Green computing, also called sustainable computing, aims to maximize energy efficiency and minimize environmental impact in the ways computer chips, systems and software are designed and used. Everyone wants green computing. Mobile users demand maximum performance and battery life. Businesses and governments increasingly require systems that are powerful yet environmentally friendly. And cloud services must…
IBM’s most powerful quantum computer yet, Osprey, is a 433-qubit machine, and the company is enlisting partners to identify quantum-computing use cases for businesses. IBM has rolled out its most powerful quantum-computing system so far—the Osprey, a 433-qubit machine that supports three times more qubits than its current Eagle system, and reiterated its plan to…
The tech giant is experimenting with using lower temperatures to limit water consumption Meta plans to slash the amount of water its data centers are using by implementing a system where sites will operate at higher temperatures but lower humidity. Facebook’s parent company said it has been trialling running some sites at 90 degrees Fahrenheit,…
In our last article we explored the fundamentals of the ISO 9000 quality management standards, and summarised the steps needed to achieve an ISO 9001-certified quality management system (QMS). To recap: a ‘quality management system’ is broad set of procedures, rules and policies underpinned by documentation, designed to ensure an end product or service meets…
Published in 1987, ISO 9000 is set of standards created by the International Organization for Standardization pertaining to the creation of quality management systems. The family of standards sets out 7 principles organisations should follow to ensure their quality management process is able to consistently deliver a high-quality end product/service as well as stakeholder value. …
With a difficult economic climate pressing the need for organisations across all sectors to make cost savings, there’s never been a better time to review your use of technology. From the cost-efficiency, scalability and remote capabilities afforded by cloud solutions, to the productivity benefits achievable through automation and AI, huge rewards are on offer to…
It’s no exaggeration to say that we are currently living through one of the most testing economic crises in living memory. With inflation at a 40 year high, and many businesses struggling with sky-high energy bills, organisations across all sectors are seeking ways to economise while also boosting revenue streams. If your business is seeking…
‘Enhanced’ spell check is coming to Google Docs Making sure your Google Docs work is as flawless as possible should soon be a lot easier thanks to a new update aimed at solving spelling problems for good. The office software platform has announced it will be “enhancing spell check” in Google Docs in an attempt to stamp out errors….
Adding temporary editors in Google Drive is about to become a lot easier Google has announced that it would be making it easier for users to set expiry dates when sharing files on its cloud storage platform Drive that uses basic automation to save users from having to go back into the sharing menu and revoke access….
All supported Windows versions getting better against brute-force attacks It appears the anti-brute-force mechanism Microsoft implemented in Windows 11 less than a month ago is working, as the company has decided to expand it to all other supported versions of the operating system. In an announcement, Microsoft explained that IT admins can now configure their systems to…
Is Microsoft Edge becoming the browser of work? Microsoft has detailed an expansion for its flagship web browser that may go some way to solving common headaches faced by professionals. As announced at Microsoft Ignite 2022, Microsoft Edge will soon benefit from a new feature called Workspaces, described as “a set of browser tabs that will allow groups to…
With the promise of enticing new productivity features and lower monthly bills, moving to a hosted VoIP phone system can be an exciting journey. However, with most SMEs relying heavily on their phone systems to maintain contact with suppliers, partners and clients, the transition can be stressful, with the prospect of service disruption a worry…
