David Shepardson

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Delta sues CrowdStrike over software update that prompted mass flight disruptions

Delta sues CrowdStrike over software update that prompted mass flight disruptions

Outage disrupted travel plans of 1.3 million customers and cost the carrier more than US$500 million.
David Shepardson Oct 27 2024, 9:41AM Security
US approves RF spectrum for vehicle crash prevention

US approves RF spectrum for vehicle crash prevention

To deploy connected vehicle technology.
David Shepardson Apr 25 2023, 1:41PM Networking
Biden administration looks to free up wireless spectrum

Biden administration looks to free up wireless spectrum

To be repurposed for advanced technology and soaring wireless demand.
David Shepardson Mar 16 2023, 5:36AM Hardware
U.S. finalising federal contract ban for companies that use Huawei, others

U.S. finalising federal contract ban for companies that use Huawei, others

Huawei, Hikvision and Dahua affected.
David Shepardson Jul 10 2020, 1:10PM Security
Amazon 'likely to succeed' on JEDI challenge: judge

Amazon 'likely to succeed' on JEDI challenge: judge

Says DOD improperly evaluated Microsoft's US$10b price.
David Shepardson Mar 9 2020, 6:36AM Cloud
USA rules out buying Nokia or Ericsson to challenge Huawei

USA rules out buying Nokia or Ericsson to challenge Huawei

Vice President Mike Pence dismisses Attorney-General's 5G thought bubble.
David Shepardson Feb 9 2020, 3:51PM Finance
US govt grants Huawei new 90-day licence extension

US govt grants Huawei new 90-day licence extension

Allowed to purchase American-made goods to minimise disruptions.
David Shepardson Nov 19 2019, 6:18AM Networking
IBM closes Red Hat deal

IBM closes Red Hat deal

The deal is done. Now to see how it boosts Big Blue's cloud.
David Shepardson Jul 10 2019, 11:26AM Finance
Google questioned over delay in disclosing vulnerability

Google questioned over delay in disclosing vulnerability

US senate asks why Google+ vulnerability wasn't made public sooner.
David Shepardson Oct 12 2018, 11:41AM Security
Google will acknowledge privacy mistakes to US Senate

Google will acknowledge privacy mistakes to US Senate

Will provide testimony to committee this week.
David Shepardson Sep 26 2018, 11:43AM Security
Facebook admits to sharing customer data with Chinese companies

Facebook admits to sharing customer data with Chinese companies

Name checks deals with Huawei, Lenovo, OPPO and TCL.
David Shepardson Jun 6 2018, 3:40PM Security
Accomplice in 2014 Yahoo email hack gets jail time

Accomplice in 2014 Yahoo email hack gets jail time

Accused of helping Russian intelligence agents break into Yahoo email accounts.
David Shepardson May 30 2018, 9:42AM Security
US Senate votes to retain net neutrality

US Senate votes to retain net neutrality

But still faces an uphill battle from House of Representatives.
David Shepardson May 18 2018, 7:22AM Digital
US regulator repeals net neutrality rules

US regulator repeals net neutrality rules

Obama-era rules aimed at ensuring a free and open internet.
David Shepardson Dec 15 2017, 10:00AM Digital
Former Yahoo chief to face senate grilling over data breach

Former Yahoo chief to face senate grilling over data breach

Current Equifax CEO also called up.
David Shepardson Nov 2 2017, 11:43AM Security
Google using balloons to bring mobile service to Puerto Rico

Google using balloons to bring mobile service to Puerto Rico

Tech firms help to bring back services after Hurricane Maria.
David Shepardson Oct 9 2017, 10:58AM Telco
Trump calls in tech CEOs for US government IT overhaul

Trump calls in tech CEOs for US government IT overhaul

Apple, Amazon and Microsoft execs meet with US President.
David Shepardson Jun 20 2017, 11:48AM Digital
Verizon plans 2000 job cuts at Yahoo, AOL

Verizon plans 2000 job cuts at Yahoo, AOL

Follows shareholder approval of $US4.4 billion acquisition.
David Shepardson Jun 9 2017, 11:31AM Software
US to restrict electronic devices from 10 airports

US to restrict electronic devices from 10 airports

Imposed on travellers from Middle East and North Africa.
David Shepardson Mar 21 2017, 10:35PM Hardware

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