HONOLULU – Casey K. Umetsu, Sr., age 40, of Honolulu, Hawaii, pled guilty today before United States District Judge Jill A. Otake to sabotaging his former employer’s computer network. Sentencing is set for January 19, 2023. According to court documents and information presented in court, Umetsu worked as an information technology professional for a prominent…
Innovative projects led by scientists in NATO and partner countries are breaking new ground to harness the power of quantum to make communications impossible to intercept and hack. The application of these quantum technologies in the security and defence sectors could help to future-proof the transmission of information, protecting it from increasingly advanced hacking systems…
The U.S. Capitol on May 16, 2022, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) Getty Images New data on job openings in the United States show the lack of workers to fill technology-related jobs continues, contributing to inflation and the production of fewer goods and services in the economy. The new data come soon…
Although Fernanda De La Torre still has several years left in her graduate studies, she’s already dreaming big when it comes to what the future has in store for her. “I dream of opening up a school one day where I could bring this world of understanding of cognition and perception into places that would…
This technology will see what people can’t. getty If you haven’t been to an Amazon go store, it’s a convenience store with a big difference. Before you enter the first time, you register your credit card or Amazon account. In the store, software tracks you as you move and charges you for whatever you take,…
September 23, 2022 The Department of Computer Information Technology and Graphics at Purdue University Northwest (PNW) received grants from the National Security Agency (NSA) to host a GenCyber camp for teachers in July. The teacher camp focused on education about cybersecurity concepts covering a variety of topics and using several software and hardware technologies to…
William “Bill” Schmidt, of Wichita, is the 2022 recipient of Bethel College’s Distinguished Achievement Award, which acknowledges character and citizenship, achievement in a chosen profession or vocation, and work of benefit to humanity. You might say Schmidt works as a translator – only the “languages” he’s translating are “human” and “computer.” The award will be…
As billions of dollars pour into quantum computing and countries build communication networks secured by quantum encryption, the prominence of quantum information science has become increasingly hard to ignore. This year’s Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics honors four pioneers who combined math, computer science and physics to do “foundational work in the field of quantum…
COLUMBIA, S.C. & RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–VC3, a leading managed service provider serving municipalities and businesses across North America, announced today the acquisition of Accent Computer Solutions, a leading managed IT services, cybersecurity, and consulting provider in California. The joining of these two established firms expands the VC3 solution portfolio to include municipal and commercial…
This is just one of the stories from our “I’ve Always Wondered” series, where we tackle all of your questions about the world of business, no matter how big or small. Ever wondered if recycling is worth it? Or how store brands stack up against name brands? Check out more from the series here. Listener Mike Sealander from Brooklin,…