Mes: agosto 2024

Following a significant system failure triggered by a CrowdStrike software update, Microsoft has announced a cybersecurity summit scheduled for September. The event will focus on recent disruptions affecting global companies, including airlines, banks, and healthcare providers. On July 19, 2024, a faulty CrowdStrike antivirus update caused massive disruptions, forcing companies like Delta Airlines to cancel numerous flights and face massive financial losses, reportedly around $550 million. The glitch not only affected airlines, but also delayed shipments for logistics companies and disrupted scheduled hospital appointments. In response, Microsoft plans to host discussions at its Redmond, Washington, campus with CrowdStrike and other…

The rivalry between Olympic champion Noah Lyles and NFL star Tyreek Hill has escalated this week, following new comments from Lyles. Having recently secured a gold medal in the 100-meter dash at the Paris Olympics, Lyles has taken on Hill’s challenge, saying any races he runs would have to meet professional standards. Lyles expressed his openness to a race, as long as it meets certain criteria. “If there’s a sponsor for the event, if we’re running for a substantial prize pool, on a professional track, in the 100 meters, then I’m all in,” Lyles said in a Wednesday interview with…

In a year characterized by both global uncertainty and growing optimism, Merak Group, under the visionary leadership of Mijael Attias, has reinforced its position as a leading player in the private equity sector. Through its unwavering commitment to ethical investing, the company has successfully navigated market fluctuations and emerged as a driving force behind a new paradigm that integrates financial returns with social and environmental impact.As the private equity landscape continues to transform, the company has shown an exceptional knack for adapting and steering the way forward, fitting its strategic initiatives to align with the most prominent trends of 2024.A…

On a crucial Friday, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell laid out the groundwork for upcoming interest rate cuts, but gave no details on the expected timing or scope of those cuts. In his highly anticipated speech at the Federal Reserve’s annual meeting in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Powell announced, “It’s time to change our approach.” He explained that while the future course is set, the specifics of the timing and size of rate cuts will depend on new data, future economic projections and risk assessments. Live Update: Chairman Jerome Powell Speaks at Jackson Hole Conference As financial markets anticipate future monetary…