Fujitsu partners on drug discovery platform

Fujitsu has partnered with Polarisqb to pilot a new drug discovery platform designed to support pharmaceutical companies to bring vital medication to market more quickly and cost effectively. The platform uses a combination of quantum-inspired technology, machine...

Finbold launches Covid-19 probability calculator

Finbold.com has launched a probability of getting Coronavirus calculator to help individuals from different countries to determine the relative risk of getting the Covid-19 virus on a given day in their country, state or province. The calculator determines a chance of...

Ethernet switch, router trackers show weakness

The worldwide Ethernet switch market (Layer 2/3) recorded $7,6-billion in revenue in the fourth quarter of 2019 (4Q19), a decline of 2,1% year over year. For the full year 2019, the market recorded $28,8-billion in revenue for a year-over-year growth rate of 2,3%....

SAP offers free access to some apps

As the Covid-19 pandemic spreads, SAP is opening up free access to two of its applications. According to Alicia Tillman, global chief marketing officer at SAP Africa, all businesses are facing unprecedented challenges as the impact on the global economy continues....

Standalone 5G networks are coming soon, say network operators

With the next two years, 37% of mobile operators will begin deploying 5G standalone (SA), according to a new worldwide survey of 41 mobile operators by Enea. The survey reveals how operators are addressing 5G architecture, edge deployment, and a network data layer....

Covid-19 drives smart working demand in Italy

The IT distribution channel in Italy has registered strong growth in January and February this year with some smart working categories driven by the nationwide lockdown, according to new data from Context. The distribution channel recorded outstanding performance of...