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GE Spin-Offs Positioned for Growth Amid Trade Policy Shifts, Analyst Says

Market analysts suggest GE Aerospace and GE Vernova are well-positioned to benefit from current economic trends. Both companies have demonstrated robust financial performance despite recent market volatility. The analysis points to aerospace demand and energy infrastructure needs as key growth drivers.

Trade Policy Benefits for Industrial Giants

According to financial analyst Jim Cramer, both GE Aerospace and GE Vernova appear positioned to benefit from potential trade policy developments. Sources indicate that these companies could gain advantage if international partners seek to narrow trade deficits through major equipment purchases. “When other countries decide to make nice with Trump by narrowing their trade deficits with us, they need to buy lots of big ticket items to really move the needle,” Cramer reportedly stated, suggesting this would translate to increased demand for aircraft and turbines.

by Harlow Wesley
BusinessCybersecurityTechnology

Toys “R” Us Canada Confirms Customer Data Breach Following Online Data Dump

Toys “R” Us Canada has confirmed a significant data breach affecting customer information. The company disclosed that attackers accessed a customer database and subsequently published stolen data online, according to breach notification statements.

Data Breach Confirmed by Canadian Retailer

Toys “R” Us Canada has confirmed that attackers successfully accessed a customer database and published stolen personal information online, according to breach disclosure notices sent to affected customers. The company reportedly discovered the security incident on July 30 after the intruders claimed to have posted the stolen customer data on what sources describe as “the unindexed internet.”

by Owen Holt
BusinessSoftwareStartups

N-able CEO Outlines Strategy for Channel-First Growth and Business Outcome Focus

N-able’s chief executive detailed the company’s evolution toward becoming a fully channel-driven organization during a recent industry conference. The strategy centers on helping partners shift conversations from technical features to business outcomes for midmarket clients.

Channel Strategy Evolution

N-able CEO John Pagliuca has outlined ambitious plans to transition the company to a completely channel-based sales model, according to reports from the 2025 XChange Best of Breed conference in Atlanta. Speaking with The Channel Company Chief Content Officer Stuart Sumner, Pagliuca revealed that the company currently operates at approximately 85% channel and 15% direct midmarket sales, but sources indicate this ratio is expected to shift to 75%/25% in the medium term.

by Harlow Wesley
BusinessSoftwareStartups

Worldpay and Affirm Expand Partnership to Bring BNPL Options to SaaS Platforms

Worldpay for Platforms is integrating Affirm’s buy now, pay later technology into its embedded payments offering for software companies. The expanded partnership aims to provide more flexible payment options to merchants and consumers through SaaS platforms. This move comes as shoppers increasingly turn to payment flexibility amid economic pressures.

Strategic Partnership Expansion

Worldpay has integrated Affirm’s buy now, pay later technology into its embedded payments platform for software companies, according to reports from a recent press release. The expanded partnership will make Affirm’s payment solutions available to Worldpay for Platforms’ network of more than 1,000 SaaS companies and their merchant customers.

by Harlow Wesley
BusinessInnovationTechnology

Florida Planning Commission Rejects Massive 1GW Data Center Development Proposal

Local planning officials in St. Lucie County have recommended against approving a massive data center campus that would have spanned over 1,200 acres. The proposed Sentinel Grove Technology Park represented a potential $13.5 billion private investment for the region.

Planning Commission Votes Against Data Center Proposal

Local planning officials in St. Lucie County, Florida have recommended against approving plans for a massive 1GW data center campus that would have represented one of the largest technology developments in the state, according to reports from local media. The St. Lucie County Planning and Zoning Commission voted 4-2 last week to recommend denial of a comprehensive plan amendment needed for the project to move forward.

by Harlow Wesley
BusinessSoftwareTechnology

Former Cloud Exec Calls Major AWS Outage ‘Inevitable’ Given System Complexity

A former AWS and Google Cloud executive describes this week’s massive AWS outage as “inevitable” given the scale and complexity of modern cloud systems. DataRobot CEO Debanjan Saha emphasizes that while such disruptions are rare, businesses must implement robust resiliency strategies across multiple regions and providers.

Inevitable Disruption in Cloud Infrastructure

A significant Amazon Web Services outage that impacted millions of users and businesses this week was described as “inevitable” by former AWS vice president and general manager Debanjan Saha, according to his statements to CRN. The DataRobot CEO, who also held executive positions at Google Cloud, stated that given the massive global scale and complexity of distributed cloud systems, it’s actually remarkable that large-scale disruptions occur as infrequently as they do.

by Harlow Wesley
BusinessHardwareTechnology

Super Micro Stock Falls After Revenue Forecast Cut, While OpenAI Rolls Out New Browser Security Features

Super Micro Computer’s stock declined sharply following a lowered revenue outlook, with the company citing “design win upgrades” as a factor. Meanwhile, OpenAI has launched its ChatGPT Atlas browser with new security protocols aimed at mitigating prompt injection risks, according to company statements.

Super Micro Revises Revenue Guidance Downward

Super Micro Computer’s shares reportedly fell more than 5% after the server manufacturer announced it expects first-quarter revenue of approximately $5 billion, according to recent reports. This figure falls below the company’s previous guidance range of $6 billion to $7 billion, with sources indicating the revision stems from what the company describes as “design win upgrades.”

by Owen Holt
BusinessSoftwareTechnology

Oracle Stock Faces Investor Scrutiny Amid AI Expansion Costs, Portfolio Alternatives Emerge

Oracle Corporation’s stock has experienced significant volatility following concerns about its aggressive AI infrastructure spending. Meanwhile, investment portfolios focusing on quality and reinforced value approaches reportedly outperform individual stock picks in the technology sector, according to recent analysis.

Oracle’s AI Ambitions Trigger Stock Volatility

Oracle Corporation (NYSE: ORCL) shares reportedly declined approximately 10% within a single trading week, according to market analysis. Sources indicate this downturn reflects investor apprehension about the substantial costs associated with the company’s aggressive expansion into artificial intelligence cloud infrastructure. The report suggests these investments could potentially pressure Oracle’s profit margins despite positioning the company in the competitive Application Software sector alongside Salesforce (NYSE: CRM) and Synopsys (NASDAQ: SNPS).

by Owen Holt
BusinessCybersecuritySoftware

Cybersecurity Training Evolves Beyond Awareness to Focus on Behavioral Change

Organizations are abandoning traditional security awareness training in favor of human risk management models that prioritize behavioral change. Experts reveal how psychology principles and continuous micro-learning are creating more effective cybersecurity defenses by transforming employee behavior rather than just increasing knowledge.

The Limitations of Traditional Security Awareness

Most successful cyberattacks target the end user through social engineering or exploit systems left vulnerable due to user errors, according to security analysts. Despite significant investments in security awareness training programs, many organizations continue to experience poor security outcomes, sources indicate. The average security awareness training program remains ineffective, offering semi-annual cookie-cutter modules that fail to drive meaningful behavioral change, the report states.

by Owen Holt