Topic: supply chain
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25 Years Later, Founding Xbox Member's Early Doubts Are Realized
Laura Fryer, a veteran of the original Xbox and "Gears of War", warns that Microsoft lacks the organizational discipline to handle persistent supply chain disruptions in console manufacturing. Fryer argues that Microsoft's corporate agility, effective in software and cloud services, hinders the s...
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CISOs Reveal Third-Party Risk Management Gaps
Third-party cyber risk is a top security concern, driven by expanding digital ecosystems and complex supply chains, yet most organizations lack the visibility and resources to manage it effectively. Organizations struggle with oversight beyond direct vendors, leaving deeper supply chain connectio...
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Blue Yonder Supercharges Transportation with AI
Blue Yonder is enhancing its Transportation Management solution with advanced AI to create a resilient, proactive system that transforms transportation into a strategic asset. Key innovations include deep integration with the Blue Yonder Network for real-time visibility, a Logistics Emissions Cal...
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Mega Snowstorm Puts US Supply Chain to the Test
A major winter storm threatens to paralyze roadways across the U.S., directly disrupting freight movement and creating uncertainty for store shelves, though logistics professionals have prepared. The storm's path through less-prepared southern states introduces unique risks, such as extended road...
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The "RAM Boycott" Won't Lower Prices—Here's Why
A proposed "RAM boycott" by PC gamers is unlikely to succeed because the AI industry now drives most DRAM demand, and manufacturers prioritize these more profitable clients over consumer buyers. The current memory shortage stems from pandemic-era production cuts and slow DDR5 adoption, which left...
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The Hidden Dangers of a Connected World
Cybersecurity risk has expanded beyond IT to include operational technology, IoT devices, and supply chains, requiring strategies like visibility and network segmentation for management. The risk landscape now centers on control planes and concentrated dependencies, where single points like ident...
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GuardWare Launches World-First Solution to Permanently Stop Data Theft
GuardWare has launched PROTECT, a pioneering encryption software suite that persistently secures sensitive data during active use, enabling secure movement in supply chains and remote file destruction. PROTECT addresses vulnerabilities in unstructured data files by employing a data-centric securi...
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Kyoto Fusioneering begins work on key fusion reactor device
Kyoto Fusioneering, a Japanese startup, has secured $121 million in funding and DOE/Tennessee grants to build a fuel-breeding prototype at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, while relocating its U.S. headquarters there. The company specializes in fusion plant auxiliary systems, notably the Unity-3 br...
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Apple Expands Foldable iPhone Development
Apple plans to launch at least five new iPhone models between late 2026 and early 2027, including its first foldable device, with a production target of roughly 10 million foldable iPhones this year. Apple's entry into the foldable market intensifies competition against Samsung and Huawei, levera...
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Japan's Favorite Beer Vanishes After Ransomware Attack
A severe ransomware attack has halted production at most of Asahi's Japanese factories, causing a potential nationwide shortage of Asahi Super Dry beer with no clear restart date. Retailers warn that Asahi Super Dry inventory could run out in 2-3 days, with other products following, and while sub...
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Jaguar Land Rover Extends Production Halt Amid Supply Issues
Jaguar Land Rover has extended its production shutdown until October 1, 2025, due to a major cyber-attack, disrupting operations and highlighting cybersecurity risks to manufacturing and supply chains. The prolonged halt threatens the survival of many suppliers and around 200,000 jobs, prompting ...
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Coles Uses AI to Predict Viral Recipes & Stock Shelves
Coles Group is hoping AI can play a role in better preparing the retailer and its value chain for the next viral recipe trend, after supermarket shelves were emptied of cottage cheese earlier this year. Trending recipes on platforms like TikTok caused a run on cottage cheese and left supermarkets and their suppliers scrambling to meet demand. General manager of data and intelligence Caroline O’Brien told the SAP NOW AI Tour event in Melbourne that Coles is moving beyond “really narrow, specific ...
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China humanoid robot forecast doubles to 50,000 units
Morgan Stanley has doubled its forecast for China humanoid robot shipments twice in six months, now predicting 50,000 units in 2026, driven by faster-than-expected commercial adoption in factories, retail, and service sectors. China's humanoid market is projected to reach $2 billion this year and...
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Securing Critical Infrastructure: A Cyber-Physical Threat Briefing
The convergence of operational technology with digital networks is increasing vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure like energy and transportation systems. Economic instability, geopolitical tensions, and supply chain disruptions are heightening cyber risks, with many organizations re-evalua...
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Saudi Startup Fitting Secures $500K to Digitize Construction Supply Chain
Saudi construction tech firm Fitting raised $500,000 in pre-seed funding to expand operations, enhance technology, and build industry alliances. The company, established in 2024, operates a digital marketplace to improve supply chain efficiency, transparency, and reduce waste in Saudi Arabia's co...
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Fake npm 2FA Reset Email Used to Hijack Popular Code Packages
A phishing campaign compromised at least 18 widely used JavaScript npm packages, injecting malicious code to hijack cryptocurrency transactions and highlighting supply chain vulnerabilities. The attack began when a developer fell for a convincing phishing email, allowing the threat actor to take ...
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Global memory shortage hits MacBook Air supply
The global memory chip shortage, driven by AI data center demand, is causing supply constraints that delay MacBook Air deliveries, especially for custom and higher-tier configurations. Apple is prioritizing its most popular MacBook Air models to meet high-volume demand, while less common builds f...
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Startup raises $310M to mine critical AI metals in US
Mariana Minerals, a startup with $310 million in new funding, owns and operates US mines using its own AI stack to reduce mine construction time by half, addressing America's loss of control over critical mineral supply chains dominated by China. The company has two projects: Copper One, an idled...
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Apple Plans 10 Million Foldable iPhones in Major Expansion
Apple has instructed suppliers to prepare for manufacturing roughly 10 million foldable iPhones in 2026, a significant increase from earlier estimates of 7-8 million units, as part of a broader lineup expected to include at least five new iPhone models. The expanded production of foldable iPhones...
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Gadget Prices Are Rising Again This Year
A memory chip shortage driven by AI data center production is causing widespread price increases on consumer electronics like MacBooks, iPads, and Xbox consoles, making waiting to buy a costly mistake. Experts advise shoppers to consider refurbished gear or purchase items that haven't yet increas...
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