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Verizon Launches (Yet Another) 5G Forum

These groups can also muddy the waters by creating competing approaches that reflexively insulate empowered interests over broader goals that drive genuine interoperability. Read more.

Microsoft Patches Critical Windows Security Flaw

For the U.S. government to share its discovery of a critical vulnerability with a vendor is exceptionally rare if not unprecedented,” said Amit Yoran, CEO of Tenable. Read more.

Red Hat OpenShift Updates Hit Multi-Cloud, Security

The updates tap into Red Hat's NooBaa acquisition in 2018. Read more.

Google Absorbs AppSheet to Automate Code

The deal will support enterprises in developing richer applications at scale that can leverage various Google services like Sheets, Forms, and Analytics. Read more.

AT&T Wins 5G Contract for Nellis Air Force Base

AT&T plans to equip the base with 5G infrastructure to support more than 40,000 Air Force personnel, family members, and retirees. Read more.

Google Partners With CNCF, HackerOne on Kubernetes Bug Bounty

With more people looking for vulnerabilities, the safer and more secure Kubernetes will be, explained Google's Maya Kaczorowski and Tim Allclair. Read more.

AI Automation Startup Zinier Raises $90M

The startup plays heavily in the telecom sector — 80% of its existing customers are in the space, and it expects 5G deployments to drive future business. Read more.

Telstra Deepens Equinix Ties, Adds 110 Cloud Interconnects

Telstra’s new API integration with Equinix means its enterprise customers can directly connect to more than 170 service providers in 38 global markets. Read more.