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If you've ever been curious about the bustling world of sports betting, you might have come across the term Pay Per Head. Simply put, it's an outsourcing model that allows bookies to offer top-of-the-line sports betting services without the need to invest in designing their own software or betting platform.

Instead, they pay a fee for every active user that they have, hence the name "Pay Per Head."

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Nobara 39, the latest iteration of the Linux distribution, has officially been released, bringing significant advancements and a host of new features. Based on Fedora 39, this release focuses heavily on enhancing the gaming experience and refining the desktop environment. There is even a special variant designed specifically for the Steam Deck.

Nobara 39 introduces major improvements for gamers. The session management has been reworked for smoother game transitions, ensuring a better overall gaming experience. Additionally, the Steam package now includes the libextest library for enhanced controller compatibility and performance improvements in Steam downloads.

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Technology’s role in tackling the growing climate emergency is recognized as a vital one. Yet, the sector's own detrimental contribution to the issue often goes overlooked.

The ever-evolving nature of tech, with constant changes in usage, equipment, and energy efficiency improvements, poses challenges in tracking its carbon footprint. However, projections suggest a concerning trend: by 2040, the ICT sector could contribute 14 percent of the world's carbon footprint, a significant jump from 1.5 percent in 2007.

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Whoever said "To err is human" was right (actually, it was the English poet, Alexander Pope). Just like in our private lives, we all make mistakes in business too, no matter how diligent or professional we are. The trouble is, some human errors, however small, can have disastrous consequences. Like the fat-finger error that can cost an organization millions.

A fat finger error is a keyboard input mistake that results in the wrong information being transmitted. The term originated in financial trading markets and is now used more broadly in the security industry to describe data breaches that are caused by human error, particularly when the breach is attributed to mistyped information, like an email address.

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Open source software has been around for decades, it's thriving, effective and disrupting in the enterprise more than ever.

We talked to, Cédric Gégout, VP product management at Canonical, to discuss the evolution of open source in the enterprise and protecting its fundamentals for continued success.

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Enterprises are major users of technology and it impacts on most areas of their operation. The big challenges in recent years have come from the switch to remote and hybrid working, and new technologies like generative AI.

So what can we expect enterprise IT to face in 2024? Here are some expert views.

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As 2024 fast approaches, organizations are looking back on the past year to try and gain some insight into what the next 12 months could hold. This past year has been particularly interesting in the world of cyber security, with ransomware and data breaches dominating the headlines, the rise to prominence of AI strengthening cybercrime’s arsenal, and the shift of focus to cyber resilience causing businesses to question what comes next for the industry.

For security professionals across organizations of all sizes we anticipate the following issues will be a key focus for the year ahead:

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Monitoring Kubernetes clusters is a critical aspect of managing cloud-native applications. Kubernetes, a favored tool among giants like Spotify and Major League Baseball, empowers developers to create and operate at scale. However, the complexity of Kubernetes with its multitude of nodes and containers demands a robust monitoring strategy.

In this article, we share five key practices to enhance your Kubernetes monitoring approach. Let's dive in...

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One of the biggest issues when dealing with security risks is the time that it takes to address problems when they come to light.

We spoke to Yoran Sirkis, CEO of remediation operations specialist Seemplicity, to discuss why there's an issue and how workflow problems around responding to risks can be improved.

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Following a year full of excitement and uncertainty, and more opinions about the future of AI than anyone could count, AI providers, enterprises, and policymakers are now rallying around one thing: AI security. 

The White House recently followed in the European Union’s footsteps to introduce a new set of standards for the secure development and deployment of AI models. But while regulators triangulate their policies and AI companies work to comply, the real responsibility to proceed safely will remain with enterprises. 

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In 2023, we saw the popular trend of asking "how many times a week do you think about the Roman Empire?", and as an avid Roman Empire fan, my answer was a lot. In fact, the fall of the Roman Empire can be easily compared to ransomware breaches.

In 410 AD, the impenetrable walls of Rome were breached by the Visigoths, signaling an end to the once-mighty empire. The reason for the defeat of the Romans was complacency -- the walls and other defenses were in a state of disrepair, and Rome lacked a substantial military presence.

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It’s been another busy year for cybersecurity regulations. We saw a new National Cybersecurity Strategy by the White House in March, and throughout the year, we’ve seen the National Cybersecurity Center (NCSC) launch several new initiatives to increase cyber resilience.

As mentioned by Joseph Carson, Chief Security Scientist & Advisory CISO at Delinea, the landscape of cybersecurity compliance is expected to "evolve significantly, driven by emerging technologies, evolving threat landscapes, and changing regulatory frameworks."

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The latest version of Enlightenment, 0.26.0, has arrived, bringing a slew of improvements and new features to this popular Linux desktop environment. This release emphasizes on squashing numerous minor bugs, enhancing user experience, and introducing some experimental features.

A key highlight of this update is the extensive list of minor bug fixes, which can be viewed in the detailed git log. Developers have focused on ensuring a more stable and reliable experience for users, addressing various glitches and issues reported in previous versions.

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Elon Musk's impact at X -- or Twitter as it was when he bought the company -- has broadly been seen as negative. While some have welcomed his maverick approach to managing the social platform, it left many others seeking a new home. Bluesky and Mastodon quickly emerged as viable alternatives, although Meta has attempted to muscle in on the action with Threads.

Each platform has its own set of pros and cons, but a major obstacle for Bluesky is that it remains invite-only. On top of this, it has not been possible for anyone without an account to view posts made by others -- but this is now changing, as is the platform's logo.

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WOLFBOX has launched its new Level 2 Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger. This new charger looks to be an excellent solution to the fragmented charging landscape in the US, characterized by varied plugs and connectors across different manufacturers and networks. WOLFBOX even provides dedicated customer support for Tesla owners, assisting them in acquiring the required adapter to ensure smooth compatibility.

This charger stands out with its sophisticated features, such as the ability to schedule charging sessions, remotely monitor charging status, and support for RFID cards. With both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth support, it is clearly a very comprehensive package.

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