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Podcast: Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services Insights
Episode: The CrowdStrike Incident: What Happened & Software Quality Concerns, SolarWinds Lawsuit
Description: CrowdStrike released a software update that caused Windows machines to enter a boot loop, impacting around 8.5 million devices globally. The CEO of CrowdStrike issued an apology for the incident, highlighting the need for software vendors to prioritize quality and minimize flaws in their products. The aftermath of the incident raises questions about the trade-offs between efficiency and reliability in the tech industry. The second incident discussed is the dismissal of most of the Security and Exchange Commission's lawsuit against SolarWinds. The lawsuit accused SolarWinds of concealing security weaknesses before and after a cyberattack linked to R...