Cisco launched an AI infrastructure business aimed at hyperscalers. The business grew from zero to $9 billion in two years. Cisco's President @jpatel41 is involved.
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Business growth: $9 B revenue after two years.
Focus: AI infrastructure for hyperscalers.
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Polyguard launches PreScreen human verification for hiring
Polyguard introduced PreScreen, a tool that verifies a real, present person behind each job application before it reaches a recruiter’s queue. The check runs on the candidate’s phone via a scanned code and integrates directly with existing ATS systems. Most customers are live in under an hour and can be onboarded the same day without IT work.
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PreScreen confirms physical presence using a phone‑scanned code and hardware attestation.
Candidates are auto‑advanced in the ATS after passing the check; onboarding typically completes within one day.
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Brent Oil Prices Rise Above $104 Amid Middle East Attacks and US Storm
Brent crude briefly traded above $104 per barrel as geopolitical tensions escalated. New Houthi attacks hit Saudi airports and tankers in the Gulf and Strait of Hormuz. Storm Isaias forced shutdown of about 25% of Gulf of Mexico offshore production. US crude inventories fell by 3.2 million barrels last week.
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Brent price: briefly above $104 per barrel during Thursday morning trading.
US Gulf of Mexico output: roughly 25% taken offline due to Storm Isaias.
Crude stock change: US inventories down 3.2 million barrels last week.
Geopolitical events: Houthi attacks on Saudi airports and tanker strikes in the Gulf and Strait of Hormuz.
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