DDoS Attacks and Hacktivists on The Rise threatening Critical Global Infrastructure – Report
NETSCOUT SYSTEMS, INC. (NASDAQ: NTCT) has released findings from its 1H2024 DDoS Threat Intelligence Report, citing a dramatic 43% increase in the number of application-layer attacks and a 30% increase in volumetric attacks, especially in Europe and the Middle East. Attack duration varied with 70% lasting less than 15 minutes. The escalation of attacks involves a range of threat actors, including...
Fully Populated, High Power Density Lithium Battery Cabinets for Fast, Cost-Efficient Installation in HPC Data Centres
Meeting the urgent need for solutions supporting high-density computing in increasingly crowded data centre facilities, Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, today introduced Vertiv™ EnergyCore battery cabinets. Factory assembled with LFP (Lithium-Iron-Phosphate) battery modules and Vertiv's internally-powered battery management system, Vertiv EnergyCore cabinets are available globally and are qualified for use with most current and legacy three-phase Vertiv™...
Essential Tips For Young Engineers
Practicing and excelling in the engineering field can be both exciting and challenging. As technology evolves, so do the demands on engineers, requiring technical expertise and strategic career planning. Here are some essential tips to help young engineers succeed in this dynamic landscape:
1. Network Smart
Building a strong network is key to success. This means connecting with peers in your...
Standard Chartered invests KES 8.75 Million to scale up Seven Sustainability Women-Led Startups
Standard Chartered Kenya, in collaboration with @iBizAfrica – Strathmore University, has today awarded KES 8.75 Million to seven women-led startups in the sustainability sector as part of the seventh cohort of the Women in Tech Incubation Program.
The award ceremony, themed ‘Empowering Women for a Sustainable Future,’ was presided over by Strathmore University Vice Chancellor Dr. Vincent Ogutu, Standard Chartered...
Keeping mining out stations connected
Remote monitoring specialist Omniflex has helped wireless data communications systems firm Scan RF implement site-wide monitoring systems at the 17,000 hectare Kolomela iron-ore mine in South Africa. Omniflex has provided Teleterm M3 modules for each of the mine’s twelve out stations to monitor key parameters such as access control, fire alarms, air conditioning, temperature and humidity and relay data...
Amplified diagnostic services for optimised operations and protection of critical plant assets
The SKF Rotating Equipment Performance Centre (REP), previously known as the SKF Remote Diagnostic Centre, provides anyone from anywhere with easy access to a comprehensive suite of advanced condition monitoring, analytical, and diagnostic solutions. “Customers simply need to collect necessary data from their plant equipment and upload it to the Cloud. Applying our integrated engineering expertise, software, and analytical...
Expansion of High-Capacity, Low GWP Free Cooling Chiller For High-Density AI and Machine Learning Data
Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, today announced the introduction of the high-capacity models of its Vertiv™ Liebert® AFC inverter screw chiller range with low global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant. Available in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), the new models provide up to 2.2 MW of cooling capacity in a single frame, resulting...
Space42 Debuts on Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange Following Merger of Bayanat and Yahsat
Space42 (ADX: SPACE42) made its trading debut on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) today following the successful merger completion of Bayanat, a leading AI-powered geospatial solutions provider, and Al Yah Satellite Communications Company P.J.S.C. (Yahsat), the UAE’s flagship satellite solutions provider. Space42 is the UAE’s new AI-powered SpaceTech company with a global reach.
Integrating Bayanat’s advanced geospatial analytics and...
Structural Fire Protection For Commercial Buildings 2024 review
Present day building activities have a bewildering array of flexibility, particularly in design, construction, and aesthetic opportunities. In most cases commercial buildings use a combination of concrete and steel as the main construction element, both materials require fireproofing to maintain structural integrity, reason being a typical commercial fire can generate temperatures more than 1000°C with a typical heat flux...
Nairobi’s Streets and Public Spaces Spark a Bright Future with Modern Lighting
Street and public lighting is an essential aspect of urban infrastructure that significantly influences the safety, aesthetics, and economic activity of a city. Undertaken by the Energy and Lighting Section of the Nairobi City County Government, street and public lighting has undergone significant transformation in Nairobi over the past decade. The fact that the Nairobi City County government has...
