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Op-Ed: Intel’s New Branding Is an Admission It's Losing the Race

The chipmaker claims its new naming scheme more accurately reflects the relative performance of its chips, but it's also an admission it no longer sets the bar for innovation. Read more.

Cisco Eyes App Security, SASE, Cloud Native M&A

Cisco has invested in about 25 cybersecurity companies over the past decade and has an active portfolio of 15 companies. Read more.

Google’s Supply Chain Data Targets Eco Impacts

The new tool utilizes detailed data insights and tools like machine learning and satellite imagery to develop models on how to track and act upon supply chain metrics. Read more.

SDxCentral's Top 10 Articles — July 2021

Cisco goes all hybrid with its "no return to office" policy, confronts unequal internet access; and VMware's former SVP of security Tom Corn joins Open Systems. Read more.

Ampere's AI Acquisition Puts Intel, Nvidia in Its Crosshairs

OnSpecta's AI acceleration platform promises to boost Ampere's inference processing performance by more than 400%. Read more.