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audax and Synpulse Partner to Modernise Banking Infrastructure

audax and Synpulse have partnered to modernise banking infrastructure.
The collaboration focuses on integrating digital banking technology with Synpulse's expertise.
The partnership enables banks to upgrade existing systems and transition to cloud-based platforms.
This solution facilitates embedded finance and contextual banking for underbanked regions.

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Report: John Cena and Judi Dench's next role is your Meta AI voice

Meta is set to make celebrity voices, like John Cena and Judi Dench, available for its Meta AI assistant.
The move is seen as a gimmick to attract interest and compete against other AI assistants in the market.
The celebrities will join the existing options for the AI's voice, and it is unclear if payment is required.
While the use of celebrity voices could make Meta AI popular, the company faces competition from Google's plans for AI chatbots of famous people and fictional characters.

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Issue 63 of AWS Cloud Security Weekly

AWS Directory Service for Managed Microsoft Active Directory (AWS Managed Microsoft AD) now allows CRUD operations on users and groups via the AWS CLI, APIs, or AWS Management Console.
Amazon Simple Email Service (SES) introduces a new feature in the Virtual Deliverability Manager (VDM) Advisor to monitor complaint rates and take proactive measures.
AWS Lambda now supports Amazon Linux 2023 runtimes in the AWS GovCloud (US) Regions.
AWS WorkSpaces Secure Browser portals now support FIPS-validated cryptography endpoints.

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ChatGPT’s Advanced Voice feature is finally rolling out to Plus and Teams subscribers

OpenAI is rolling out its Advanced Voice feature to Plus and Teams subscribers of the ChatGPT app.
The Advanced Voice feature allows users to speak directly with the chatbot as they would with another person.
OpenAI has also introduced five new voices for the chatbot called Arbor, Maple, Sol, Spruce, and Vale.
The company has added memory and custom instructions capabilities to enhance the Advanced Voice experience.

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What is a VPN? Here’s what they do and why you need one

The best VPNs maintain thousands of high-performance servers strategically placed around the world.
VPNs protect your privacy by disguising your location.
VPN encrypts any data you upload or download to prevent spying.
VPNs are easier to use than ever and can be set up by anyone.
VPNs help protect your privacy and are popular choices for journalists operating under oppressive governments.
VPN helps bypass geoblocking or blocking unauthorized access to certain websites.
You can log in to a VPN provider and start using it after creating an account.
VPN services cost may range from $9 to $15 per month based on a subscription fee.
VPN providers can vary, so verified no-log policy, kill switches are important factors to look for.
VPNs can be applied at home to assist parent controls and kid security.

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Provide Storage for the IT department Testing and Training.

Azure Storage is a cloud-based service offered by Microsoft Azure that provides scalable, durable, and secure storage solutions.
It supports a variety of data storage needs, including Blob Storage, File Storage, Queue Storage, Table Storage, Disk Storage, and Azure Data Lake Storage.
Azure Storage is designed to be highly available and resilient, offering features like data replication across regions, encryption, and access control.
To provide a storage account for IT department, you need to create a resource group and a storage account by following the steps mentioned in the article.
Developers would like the storage account to use at least TLS version 1.2 and the storage account should only accept requests from secure connections.
Until the storage is needed again, disable requests to the storage account and ensure the storage account allows public access from all networks.
To provide storage for the public website, create a storage account and configure high availability, enable read access to the secondary region and create a blob storage container with anonymous read access.
Customers should be able to view the images without being authenticated. Configure anonymous read access for the public container blobs and practice uploading files and testing access.
To create a storage account for the internal private company documents, create a storage account and configure high availability.
Steps are mentioned in detail in the article for each requirement.

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This powerful Lenovo ThinkPad laptop is $1,600 off for a limited time

Lenovo is offering a 48% discount on the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 laptop, bringing its price down to $1,799 from $3,459.
The laptop features an Intel Core Ultra 7 165U processor, 32GB of memory, 1TB of SSD storage, and a 14-inch WUXGA touchscreen.
It includes a 1080p full HD webcam, a fingerprint reader, and a three-button trackpad, and is made from recycled magnesium, meeting rigorous military standards.
The sale ends on Thursday, making it a great opportunity to purchase a high-quality laptop for business or work purposes.

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Deploy Express JS container image on Lambda AWS

To deploy an Express JS container image on AWS Lambda, follow these steps:
1. Create an Express app and install necessary dependencies.
2. Create a Docker image using the AWS Lambda Node.js base image.
3. Upload the Docker image to Amazon Elastic Container Registry (ECR).
4. Deploy the image on Lambda by creating a Lambda function and selecting the container image.

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Providing Private Storage for Internal Company Documents using Microsoft Azure

Private storage account is a secure storage account that can only be accessed via private endpoints inside a Virtual Network (VNet).
Features of a private storage account include private endpoint integration, public access restriction, enhanced security and compliance, and network security.
Benefits of using private storage accounts are data isolation, reduced attack surface, compliance, and VNet integration.
Some examples of use cases for private storage accounts are enterprise applications with sensitive data, hybrid cloud architecture, and secure backup and disaster recovery.
Azure storage accounts offer several redundancy options to ensure durability, availability, and disaster recovery such as Locally Redundant Storage (LRS), Zone-Redundant Storage (ZRS), Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS), and Geo-Zone Redundant Storage (GZRS).
Azure Blob Storage supports different access tiers to optimize storage costs based on how frequently the data is accessed such as hot, cool, and archive tier.
A step-by-step guide is provided for creating a private storage account in Azure for the purpose of storing internal company documents with high availability for backing up a public website as well.
Private storage accounts are the ideal solution for businesses that need to ensure secure and private access to their data, delivering improved security, compliance, and control over data while utilizing the scalability and flexibility of Azure cloud storage.
Overall, private storage accounts provide added security to sensitive data, giving businesses peace of mind in protecting their data from external threats.

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Hetzner finally released Object Storage 🎉

Hetzner has released its own S3-compatible object storage
S3 is a scalable and decoupled object storage service
Hetzner is a popular German cloud provider
Instructions on how to get started with Hetzner S3 using the Minio CLI

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This Dell XPS 16 laptop with 32GB of RAM is $700 off

The Dell XPS 16 laptop is currently on sale for $1,900, a discount of $700.
It is praised for its ultramodern aesthetic, good keyboard, haptic touchpad, and strong performance.
Features include an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD storage, and Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 graphics card.
The laptop offers a 16.3-inch full HD+ display, up to 28 hours of battery life, and Dolby Vision support.

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Built for business, this Dell laptop is $480 off today

Dell is offering a $480 discount on the Dell Latitude 5440, a business-focused laptop.
The laptop features a 13th-generation Intel Core i7-1365U processor, 16GB of memory, and 512GB of SSD storage.
It has a 14-inch full HD touchscreen display, a webcam with noise reduction, and intelligent audio for video calls.
The Dell Latitude 5440 also includes business-focused tools like onlooker detection and ExpressSign-in.

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This Anycubic 3D printer just dropped from $480 to $300

Amazon is offering a limited-time deal on the Anycubic 12K Resin Photon Mono M5s 3D printer.
The printer is currently priced at $300, a 38% discount from its original price of $480.
The Anycubic 12K Resin Photon Mono M5s is a consumer-grade resin 3D printer without leveling.
It features an HD resolution of 11520 x 5120, high speed, and a 10.1-inch 12K LCD screen.

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Work management software provider Smartsheet to be taken private in $8.4B deal

Work management software provider Smartsheet is set to be acquired by Blackstone and Vista Equity Partners in an $8.4 billion deal.
Investors of Smartsheet will receive $56.5 in cash per share, a 41% premium to the stock price.
Smartsheet's platform is used by over 13 million professionals for project management and coordination.
The acquisition allows Smartsheet to go private by February if there are no higher bids during the 45-day go-shop period.

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Lenovo’s tiny workstation PC is over $800 off today

Lenovo's ThinkStation P3 Tiny Workstation, the world's smallest workstation, is currently on sale.
The workstation is priced at $879, down from its regular price of $1,759.
With a one-liter size and versatile mounting options, it is suitable for limited spaces or those who prefer a clutter-free setup.
The device meets military-grade standards and offers a 13th-gen Intel Core i5-13500 processor, 16GB RAM, and 512GB SSD storage.

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