‘Transforma Insights Regulatory Database’ Launches
Transforma Insights has launched the ‘Transforma Insights Regulatory Database’, an innovative tool aimed at easing the regulatory compliance burden for organizations involved in digital transformation. This database initially covers detailed regulations for eighteen countries across Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, and Hyperconnectivity, with plans for future expansion into other technological areas and more countries. It leverages a structured framework from their ‘The DNA of Regulations for Digital Transformation’ report, breaking down regulations into eight critical dimensions of digital transformation. The focus within IoT is predominantly on security, with comprehensive coverage on lifecycle and operational safeguards, while Hyperconnectivity emphasizes regulations around cellular networks, and AI regulation is emerging, reflecting the importance of secure and compliant technology deployment. This initiative highlights the evolving nature of global technology regulations, underscoring the importance of proactive and informed compliance strategies in the digital era.
John Kell to write for Fortune CIO Intelligence Newsletter
John Kell will be writing the Fortune CIO Intelligence newsletter. John has been a freelance journalist for Fortune Magazine since 2019 and previously worked for the Wall Street Journal and DOW Jones Newswires. Fortune CIO Intelligence and Fortune CEO Weekly Europe are new to the family of newsletters from Fortune that now number over 20 diverse subjects.
Hayden Beeson Moves to Broadband Technology Review and Lightwave Magazine
Hayden Beeson is on the move within Endeavor Business Media. Previously Associate Editor for LEDs Magazine and Architectural SSL, Hayden is taken over the same role for Broadband Technology Review (BTR) and Lightwave Magazine. BTR covers the latest tools, techniques and approaches in broadband and Lightwave provides the optical networking community with trusted news, insights, and analysis on fiber optics and optoelectronics technologies.
Questex to Consolidate Fierce Properties
Changes are coming to the Fierce news family. For the past twenty years, Fierce Telecom and Fierce Wireless have been providing news and analysis for the fixed and mobile telecommunications industries. Questex, the Fierce operating company, announced at Mobile World Congress last week that it was going to be merging Fierce Telecom, Fierce Wireless and Silverlinings into Fierce Network. Silverlinings was launched in late-2022 with a focus on cloud infrastructure. The new consolidated site will cover AI – Automation, Fixed & Mobile Broadband, Cloud Infrastructure, Application Modernization, Security and more. Fierce Network will be part of the Questex Technology group led by Market Leader Kevin Gray. With its official launch in April, the combination of the three news properties will have over 165,000 subscribers.
Jon Oltsik retires from Enterprise Strategy Group
Jon Oltsik has retired from Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG), a division of TechTarget, Inc. Jon will still be acting as an analyst emeritus supporting the ESG team and plans to stay active within the cybersecurity community and continue blogging. Founded in 1999 and acquired by TechTarget in 2021, ESG provides comprehensive and actionable research, advisory, strategy, validation, and content services to help tech companies fully address go-to-market challenges and deliver better business outcomes.
Engadget Restructuring
Engadget, a technology journalism staple for more than two decades, has gone through a restructuring by its operating parent, Yahoo. Lost in the restructuring was both Dana Wollman, Editor-in-Chief, and Terrence O’Brien who held the position of Managing Editor. It has been reported that ten people at the outlet have lost their jobs and the editorial staff will be split into two sections. Historically, Engadget has been known for covering a variety of tech news and reviews of gadgets and an array of consumer electronics. Engadget will reportedly now focus its strategy on traffic and collaboration with sales and search engine operations.
Carl Ford leaves James Brehm & Associates
Carl Ford is leaving James Brehm & Associates where he held the position of Community Developer since 2018. Ford remains CEO of Crossfire Media, an event company focused on wireless technology. Ford is also a Content Producer for IoT Evolution Conference and Expo.