A new study by a Norwalk information technology vendor suggests only three of every 100 organizations pay off the hackers that seize control of their systems in “ransomware” attacks — with the rest choosing to incur significant headaches and expense to recover data, or rebuild otherwise a portion or all of a targeted IT system from … Read more
An offer was initially made in May 2022.
BEIJING (AP) — China’s economic growth fell to its second-lowest level in at least four decades last year under pressure from antivirus controls and a real estate slump. But activity is gradually reviving after restrictions that kept millions of people at home were lifted. Official data showed the world’s second largest economy grew by 3% … Read more
For years, Texas has been lauded for its business climate being welcoming for new businesses and startups. This year’s study shows that the Lone Star State has yet again made the list. Texas ranked as the third best state to start a business in personal finance website WalletHub’s recent list, 2023’s Best & Worst States … Read more
NEW YORK (AP) — Emerson is going public with a $7.6 billion bid for National Instruments, saying the company has avoided serious buyout negotiations since early last year. Emerson bumped up its cash offer for the maker of scientific measuring equipment and software to $53 per share in November, up from a per-share offer of … Read more
Federal regulators have failed for years to do their job protecting the public’s interest when it comes to reviewing mergers in the telecommunications and cable television industries, according to the state Senate majority leader, and now he wants to do something about it. State Sen. Bob Duff, D-Norwalk, said Thursday he wants to strengthen existing … Read more