Tech outage latest | Airlines and others rush to get back on track after global tech disruption
21 Jul
Science & Technology

Tech outage latest | Airlines and others rush to get back on track after global tech disruption

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Technology tamfitronics Transport providers, businesses and governments on Saturday are rushing to get all their systems back online after long disruptions following a widespread technology outage. The biggest continuing effect has been on air travel. Carriers canceled thousands of flights on Friday and now have many of their planes and crews in the wrong place, while airports facing continued problems with checking in and security.At the heart of the massive disruption is CrowdStrikea cybersecurity firm that provides software to scores of companies worldwide. The company says the problem occurred when it deployed a faulty update to computers running Microsoft Windows, noting that the issue behind the outage was not a security incident or cyberattack.Here's the Latest:Microsoft says 8.5 million devices running its Windows operating system were affected by a faulty cybersecurity update Friday that led...
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HITEC Rewind: Amadeus’ Joe Youssef on Data and AI in Hospitality
21 Jul
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HITEC Rewind: Amadeus’ Joe Youssef on Data and AI in Hospitality

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Technology tamfitronics At HITEC 2024, Simone Puorto had an insightful conversation with Joe Youssef, Executive Vice President of Commercial for North America at Amadeus. They discussed the evolving role of technology in hospitality, the impact of data on decision-making, and the future trends shaping the industry. This interview is part of our HITEC 2024 series, bringing you key insights from leading industry experts.Introduction and Company Overview Joe Youssef introduces himself as the Executive Vice President of Commercial for North America at Amadeus. He highlights Amadeus's commitment to solving industry problems through technology and innovation. The company focuses on developing solutions tailored to the unique challenges faced by their customers.Changes Observed at HITEC 2024 Youssef notes significant changes at HITEC 2024 compared to previous years, particularly the increased focus on AI. He mentions that...
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Cyber-security firm CrowdStrike’s software update causes major tech outage disrupting businesses globally, World News
21 Jul
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Cyber-security firm CrowdStrike’s software update causes major tech outage disrupting businesses globally, World News

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Technology tamfitronics SINGAPORE - Millions of computers across the world crashed on Friday (July 19) in a major technology outage, disrupting essential services including those of banks, airlines, railways, media companies and supermarkets.From grounded flights and delays at airports and railway stations to the temporary closure of supermarkets because payment tills were down, the disruption stemmed from American cyber-security firm CrowdStrike's defective software update for Microsoft Windows computers.The problem was first reported in Australia after the software updates were pushed out, causing computer users to see a dreaded "blue screen of death".Experts said it could take days before everything is back to normal, as the computers have to be fixed manually and not through remote updates.Singapore was not spared. Computer users here first reported the blue screens at around noon.At Changi Airport, check-in processes for...
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Global tech outage: Some in Singapore stuck at carparks, others get logged out of computer systems, Singapore News
21 Jul
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Global tech outage: Some in Singapore stuck at carparks, others get logged out of computer systems, Singapore News

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Technology tamfitronics SINGAPORE - Motorists were stuck at carparks - some for as long as 20 minutes - when electronic gantries stopped working, while many others found themselves logged out of their computer systems when a major global technology outage hit on July 19.It was not all bad, though, with some deciding to call it a day and start their weekend early.Freelance writer Allyson Thomas, 50, and her husband sat in their car in Toa Payoh for about 20 minutes while waiting for the carpark gantry barrier to be lifted.Repeated calls to the carpark operator went unanswered. Islandwide, nearly 200 carparks were affected. Eventually, an employee from carpark operator Wilson Parking arrived to rescue them. He explained that he had to rush to release more gantries, said Ms Thomas, who added: "I can't imagine how...
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