Competition boffin launches class action against Google UK over search dominance A British academic has initiated a class-action lawsuit against Google, claiming that its dominance in the online search market has resulted in £5 billion in damages to UK advertisers. Dr Or Brook, an Associate Professor at Leeds University, argues that Google’s anti-competitive practices have … Read more
What is a project charter? Definition and examples A project charter is a formal document that outlines the existence of a project and grants project managers the authority to get started. It encapsulates the goals, objectives, and resource needs, fostering a shared understanding before diving into the nitty-gritty details. Source: TechTarget Key Points A project … Read more
What is a business continuity policy? A business continuity policy is a set of standards and guidelines that helps organisations maintain operations in the face of disruptions, whether they’re day-to-day challenges or serious emergencies. These policies aren’t one-size-fits-all; they change depending on the industry and are regularly updated to reflect new technologies and risks. Key … Read more
Following Layoffs, Automattic Employees Discover Leak-Catching Watermarks Following a wave of layoffs, Automattic employees have uncovered that their internal communications platform, P2, has been equipped with unique watermarks designed to trace information leaks. This move is part of a broader initiative by the company’s leadership to clamp down on leaks of sensitive information to the … Read more
First Global Pandemic Treaty Agreed – Without the US For the first time, nations have come together to agree on measures aimed at preventing, preparing for, and responding to future pandemics. This significant treaty was finalised at the World Health Organization (WHO) headquarters in Geneva, even though the United States opted out, primarily due to … Read more
White House confirms 245% tariff on some Chinese imports not a typo The White House has officially stated that a 245% tariff on certain Chinese imports is not a mistake. This hefty tax comes as part of a series of increased tariffs aimed at various goods from China. This decision adds to the already steep … Read more
Microsoft admits it’s not you, Classic Outlook can be a real CPU, power hog sometimes Microsoft has acknowledged that its Classic Outlook application can be a notorious CPU power hog, with users experiencing spikes of up to 50% usage. This has raised eyebrows and left many wondering if it’s a ploy to drive users to … Read more
ASML hits targets but orders sag as Trump trolls markets ASML, the Dutch lithography powerhouse, has managed to hit revenue targets amidst turbulent market conditions but is experiencing a notable decline in orders, largely due to the ongoing tariff chaos stirred up by the Trump administration. The company remains optimistic, sticking to its revenue forecast … Read more
Google To Phase Out Country Code Top-level Domains Google has announced a significant change: it will start phasing out country code top-level domains (ccTLDs) such as google.ng and google.com.br, directing all users to the main google.com site. This decision follows advancements in Google’s localisation features, which have made these separate domains obsolete. The transition will … Read more
Companies Are Slashing Their SaaS Spends, UBS Says According to research from UBS, companies are increasingly tightening their budgets, with many slashing their SaaS expenditures significantly. Discussions with SaaSOps vendors reveal that 21% of organisations reduced their SaaS spending last year, while a remarkable 30% of existing licenses went unused. Source: Slashdot Key Points 21% … Read more
