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Sara Montes de Oca

Editor in Chief of TechEchelon and an accomplished journalist and correspondent known for her work focusing on business, finance, and politics. Previously, Sara worked as a correspondent and producer in Washington, D.C., contributing to fast-paced political and news programming, with experience in editing, scriptwriting, and live broadcast production.

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  1. 505
    Cybersecurity

    Option3 Launches Zero Trust Platform, Eyes IPO as It Targets Federal and National Security Sectors

    In a decisive move to fortify national cybersecurity infrastructure, Option3 is combining technologies and expertise to focus on Zero...

    1103 DAYS AGO

  2. 506
    Business & Finance

    Ministry Brands Unveils Guide to Enhance Online Donations for Churches and Non-Profits

    Their latest release, "Seven Steps to Improve Online Donations," is a meticulously crafted guide aimed at transforming how churches and non-profit entities approach online giving.

    1104 DAYS AGO

  3. 507
    Business & Finance

    Meta Faces Multi-State Lawsuit Over Claims of Addictive Design and Child Harm

    The collective lawsuit, led by California Attorney General Rob Bonta, was launched in San Francisco's federal court on Tuesday.

    1105 DAYS AGO

  4. 508
    Business & Finance

    Cascadeo Achieves Recognition in the 2023 Gartner Midmarket Magic Quadrant

    Leading cloud IT transformation provider, Cascadeo, announced its third consecutive inclusion in the esteemed 2023 Gartner Midmarket Context: Magic Quadrant for Public Cloud IT Transformation Services.

    1106 DAYS AGO

  5. 509
    Artificial Intelligence

    Senate Leaders Convene Tech Titans for Deep Dive into AI's Future and Regulation

    Key attendees for the upcoming AI Insights Forum, hosted by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., include venture capitalists Marc Andreessen of Andreessen Horowitz and John Doerr from Kleiner Perkins, among a total of 21 participants, as confirmed by Schumer's spokesperson.

    1107 DAYS AGO

  6. 510
    Cybersecurity

    Rep. Garbarino Highlights Cyber Workforce Shortage as Major U.S. Security Concern

    "If we don't address this workforce issue within the next five years, it will likely be our largest obstacle in cybersecurity," commented Garbarino.

    1110 DAYS AGO

  7. 511
    Cybersecurity

    Tech Giants Google, Amazon, and Cloudflare Defend Against Record-Breaking Cyber Attack

    Google, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc (GOOGL.O), mentioned in a Tuesday blog post that its cloud services successfully fended off malicious traffic that exceeded the volume of the previous largest attack by more than seven times.

    1118 DAYS AGO

  8. 512
    Artificial Intelligence

    OpenAI CTO Highlights the Need for Responsible Development in Advanced AI Technologies

    Murati, a pivotal executive of the company responsible for the renowned ChatGPT AI tool, expressed concern over AI’s potential to become “even more addictive” as it evolves beyond the current systems available today.

    1128 DAYS AGO

  9. 513
    Business & Finance

    Fed's Favored Inflation Indicator Reports Smaller-than-Expected Rise in August

    The Commerce Department revealed that it had a 0.1% increase for the month, contrary to the 0.2% gain predicted by the Dow Jones consensus of economists. This reflected the smallest monthly rise since November 2020, with the annual increase for core PCE standing at 3.9%, aligning with projections.

    1131 DAYS AGO

  10. 514
    Business & Finance

    Federal Reserve Keeps Rates Steady; Signals Fewer Cuts in 2024

    The ongoing meeting left the fed funds rate within the 5.25%-5.5% bracket, marking a 22-year peak. This rate not only influences interbank overnight lending but also impacts a plethora of consumer debts.

    1140 DAYS AGO

  11. 515
    Business & Finance

    GrowthLoop Teams Up with Google Cloud to Supercharge Customer Data Insights

    In a bid to expedite customer data analytics, GrowthLoop unveiled its groundbreaking collaboration with Google Cloud today. This partnership brings forth the 'Easy Button' solution, an innovation designed to revolutionize the way marketing teams access and employ their customer data.

    1140 DAYS AGO

  12. 516
    Artificial Intelligence

    Agility Robotics Set to Mass-Produce Humanoid Robots in New Oregon Factory

    The company's new 70,000 square-foot plant, dubbed “RoboFab”, stands as a pioneer in its field. Agility Robotics' CEO and co-founder, Damion Shelton, attests to its unparalleled nature.

    1142 DAYS AGO

  13. 517
    Business & Finance

    Arm Holdings Sees a 25% Surge in Market Debut

    Upon opening, Arm's valuation soared to a near $60 billion. Trading with the “ARM” ticker symbol, the firm offloaded approximately 95.5 million shares. Notably, 90% of the company's outstanding shares remain under SoftBank’s purview, which had privatized the firm in 2016.

    1146 DAYS AGO

  14. 518
    Politics

    Microsoft Warns of Advanced Chinese Disinformation Campaigns Targeting U.S. Social Media

    According to a recent threat analysis report by the tech giant, “Digital threats from East Asia have escalated, with CCP-related concealed influence tactics showing heightened engagement with their target demographics on social platforms than ever before.”

    1153 DAYS AGO

  15. 519
    Cybersecurity

    SentinelOne Remains Independent Despite Acquisition Rumors, CEO Confirms

    This announcement comes in the wake of a Reuters report that alluded to the company potentially being up for sale. Moreover, there was buzz about the security startup, Wiz, showing interest in acquiring SentinelOne, following statements from a representative of Wiz.

    1159 DAYS AGO

  16. 520
    Business & Finance

    X, Formerly Twitter, to Collect Biometric and Employment Data

    While the policy revisions have yet to be activated, they are scheduled to come into force on September 29.

    1159 DAYS AGO

  17. 521
    Business & Finance

    August 2023 Sees Unemployment Spike But Economic Indicators Remain Mixed

    The U.S. job market experienced a setback in August 2023 as unemployment figures spiked.

    1159 DAYS AGO

  18. 522
    Artificial Intelligence

    Generative AI Fuels Tech Industry Revival Amidst Economic Slump

    According to Ali Javaheri from PitchBook, there was a noticeable dip in both venture capital funding and startup valuations. This decline, he says, resulted largely from the interest rate increase and a subsequent reduction in liquidity.

    1163 DAYS AGO

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