Dell unveils data center modernization equipment supporting AI and HPC, introducing a new lineup of PowerEdge rack servers optimized for a broad range of workloads—from virtualization and database operations to AI inference and high-performance computing. Featuring Intel Xeon 6 processors, the new PowerEdge R470, R570, R670, and R770 servers deliver up to 67% improved performance and up to 50% energy cost savings over previous generations. These servers leverage a disaggregated infrastructure approach to enhance scalability, flexibility, and efficiency, and their design accommodates containerized and bare metal environments. Dell also upgraded its storage solutions, including PowerScale’s AI-optimized flash storage with up to 6PB capacity in a 2U form factor, and enhanced object storage capabilities through ObjectScale. Complementing these are improved server management tools like OpenManage and RAID controllers, as well as PowerProtect DD6410 appliances aimed at SMBs and remote offices, offering reduced latency, faster restore speeds, and high space efficiency. Cloudera reports that 96% of companies plan to expand the use of AI agents within the next 12 months, signaling a significant shift in enterprise technology strategies. According to the company's latest findings, 87% of surveyed business and IT leaders believe investing in AI agents is essential to staying competitive. These AI systems, which go beyond simple automation by thinking, acting, and adapting in real-time, are becoming central to enterprise operations. Currently, 66% of respondents are building agents directly on enterprise AI infrastructure platforms, while 60% are integrating them into existing core applications. Despite this momentum, data privacy, legacy system compatibility, and implementation costs remain key challenges. Cloudera’s Chief Strategy Officer Abbas Lokey predicts that 2025 will mark the rise of AI agents as the new core of enterprise innovation, following the ascent of generative AI. Measles cases have been confirmed in three additional states, bringing the total number of affected states to over half the country. The development marks a troubling escalation in a growing outbreak of the highly contagious disease across the United States. As the Philadelphia Eagles prepare for Thursday’s NFL Draft, much of the credit for their meticulous prospect evaluations is being given to an unexpected figure—Big Dom DiSandro. Touted by general manager Howie Roseman as “the best in all of sports” at what he does, Big Dom is playing a key role in shaping the roster of the defending Super Bowl champions. Officially titled senior advisor to the GM, chief security officer, and gameday coaching operations lead, DiSandro is praised not only for his ability to gather critical information but also for his deep understanding of people. Once known mainly for his viral sideline ejection during a game against the 49ers, Big Dom has since become a beloved figure across the organization and the city, embodying the Eagles' team-first ethos as they look to build another championship-caliber roster. Prison staff are calling for the use of electric stun guns in jails, with the Prison Officers' Association set to urge the justice secretary to authorize the devices for use in the most dangerous facilities. The Infocon alert level has been set to Green, indicating normal operations with no significant cybersecurity threats detected, according to the ISC Stormcast for Monday, April 21st, 2025.