Gadgets
New Microsoft Azure features to encrypt data while in use
New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) Microsoft on Thursday unveiled Azure confidential computing to provide enterprises with Next-Gen data security as cyber attacks gain momentum worldwide.
Azure confidential computing is a set of features and services that provide protection that is missing from Public Clouds — encryption of data while in use.
“Today, Azure delivers cutting-edge support for encryption of customer data both at rest and in transit. This next level of ‘encryption in use’ will help customers further protect their data,” the company said in a statement.
The new features would safeguard enterprises from malicious insiders with administrative privilege or direct access to hardware on which its being processed.
It will also tackle hackers and malware that exploit bugs in the operating system, application or hypervisor, as well as third parties accessing it without their consent.
“This hardware-based Cloud solution, leveraging the ‘Intel SGX’ technology, is a direct result of over four years of work from Azure, Microsoft Research, WDG and close collaboration with partner, Intel,” the company said.
Azure confidential computing is now available in private preview as part of a special early access programme.
Azure provides global scale cloud computing running in Microsoft Data centres in over 40 regions.
–IANS
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Business
Apple is giving a huge discount on its gadgets: Details inside
If you want to buy an iPhone and were waiting for a nice offer, then we have a piece of good news for you! Amazon Summer Sale May 2022 has begun and they are offering major discounts on various smartphones, laptops, and smart TVs, among others.
The sale is live now on the e-commerce platform with no-cost EMI options and exchange discounts on various products. In addition to this, Amazon has also partnered with several banks including ICICI, Kotak Bank, and RBL so that customers get instant discounts of up to 10% using their cards and EMI transactions.
Customers can easily enjoy this summer sale and get massive discounts on iPhones. They can also compare prices on Flipkart Big Saving Days Sale 2022 before making a purchase.
Amazon Summer Sale May 2022: Discount offer on iPhone 13
Apple’s coveted phone model iPhone 13 in the 128 GB storage model will be available during the Amazon Summer Sale May 2022 for Rs 64,900. The MRP of the phone is Rs 79,900. This means that the customers will be able to enjoy a discount of up to Rs 15,000 on the purchase of the iPhone 13.
If you have an old iPhone in working condition then you will also be eligible to receive another additional discount worth up to Rs 17,000 on the iPhone 13.
Buy at Rs. 64,900 (MRP – Rs. 79,900)
Features of Apple iPhone 13
The iPhone is powered by an A15 Bionic processor with 6 core CPU. Apart from this, it has 16 core neural engines. With the iPhone 13, up to 512 GB of storage will be available. The iPhone 13 has a 6.1-inch Retina XDR display with 1000 nits brightness.
The iPhone 13 has a 12-megapixel dual rear camera setup. This time a new wide-angle camera has been given, whose aperture is f/1.6. With this, there is support for sensor optical stabilisation. Night mode has been made better than before. The second lens is also 12 megapixels ultra-wide and has an aperture of f/2.4.