Jordan Novet
Jordan Novet is a technology reporter for CNBC.com, specializing in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, Microsoft and other enterprise software companies. He joined CNBC in 2017 and works out of the company's San Francisco bureau. His reporting often covers breaking news and trends in the tech industry.
Biography:
https://www.cnbc.com/jordan-novet/
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The Daily's Verdict
This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.
Bias
88%
Examples:
- The author has a slight bias towards reporting on cloud computing, artificial intelligence, Microsoft and other enterprise software companies.
- There is a tendency to report sensationalist headlines that may not accurately reflect the content of the article.
Conflicts of Interest
95%
Examples:
- The author often reports on companies that are in direct competition with each other, which could create a conflict of interest.
- There are instances where the author's personal interests or those of their employer may have influenced their reporting.
Contradictions
86%
Examples:
- Articles often contain contradictions that are not major but still significant enough to impact the accuracy of the reporting.
- In some articles, contradictory information is provided without clear indication of which information is accurate.
Deceptions
80%
Examples:
- The author sometimes uses sensationalist headlines that do not accurately reflect the content of the article.
- There are instances where the author omits important information that would impact readers' understanding of the topic.
Recent Articles
Microsoft Windows Update Causes Global IT Disruptions: CrowdStrike Loses $978M, Comerica Drops 10%
Broke On: Friday, 19 July 2024A global technology glitch caused by a faulty Microsoft Windows update led to widespread disruptions in industries like flights, banking, and medical offices. Companies such as CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. and Comerica Incorporated suffered significant losses due to IT outages and stock drops. The cybersecurity industry faced scrutiny following the incident, with experts questioning the reliability of security solutions from major players. 
Telecom Giant AT&T Suffers Major Data Breach: Hackers Accessed Call and Text Records of Millions
Broke On: Friday, 12 July 2024AT&T suffers a major data breach affecting nearly all wireless customers and some from other carriers, as hackers stole records of calls and texts made between May 1 and October 31, 2022. The financially motivated group UNC5537 conducted the attack, potentially exploiting the stolen data to impersonate individuals or access financial information. 
Salesforce Reports First Single-Digit Sales Growth in Two Decades: A $9.13 Billion Miss and Stock Price Drop
Broke On: Wednesday, 29 May 2024Salesforce, a San Francisco-based software company, reported disappointing first-quarter sales and revenue of $9.13 billion, missing analyst estimates and causing a significant stock price drop. Despite growth in some business units like Data Cloud, Mulesoft, and Tableau (24% to $1.4 billion), overall earnings per share were $2.44 – below expectations. CEO Marc Benioff expressed confidence in Salesforce's AI capabilities but failed to reassure investors amidst industry-wide tech challenges and competition concerns. Microsoft Surges Past Analysts' Expectations with $61.9 Billion Q3 Revenue and 20% Net Income Growth
Broke On: Thursday, 25 April 2024Microsoft's Q3 fiscal year 2024 financial results exceeded expectations, with a 17% revenue increase to $61.9 billion and net income growth of 20% to $21.9 billion. Microsoft Cloud revenue reached a new milestone of $35.1 billion, up 23%. The company's AI and cloud services investments drove growth in the Productivity and Business Processes, Intelligent Cloud, and More Personal Computing segments. Azure revenue increased by over 20%, with high-profile deals signed including a $1.1bn contract with Coca-Cola. 
Apple Services Experience Outages, Confusing Users
Broke On: Wednesday, 03 April 2024Apple's App Store, Apple TV and other online services experienced outages on Wednesday. The issues affected the Arcade, Audiobooks, Books, Fitness Plus and the Apple Sports app which launched earlier this year according to Apple's system status page. Additionally WhatsApp Facebook Instagram also faced some problems but were resolved within an hour for most of them except a few apps that weren't fixed by 7:30 p.m ET. /cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/25287557/247026_Xbox_Switch_PS5_CVirginia_A.jpg)
Microsoft Brings Xbox-Exclusive Games to PS5 and Nintendo Switch in Shift of Gaming Business Strategy
Broke On: Friday, 16 February 2024Microsoft is bringing Xbox-exclusive games to PS5 and Nintendo Switch as part of a broader strategy shift inside Microsoft's gaming business. The four titles are Hi-Fi Rush, Pentiment, Sea of Thieves, and Grounded. 
Toast Announces 550 Job Cuts to Reach Profitability Faster
Broke On: Friday, 16 February 2024Toast, a restaurant software company based in Boston, Massachusetts announced on Thursday that it would cut 550 jobs or about 10% of its workforce. The layoffs will come primarily from jobs that do not interact directly with customers and the cuts are expected to help Toast reach profitability more quickly. This is the second round of job cuts for Toast in less than a year, as it laid off around 250 employees last summer. 
Cisco Systems Announces 5% Global Workforce Cut Amid Tech Industry Layoffs
Broke On: Thursday, 15 February 2024Cisco Systems announces 5% global workforce cut, affecting 4,250 jobs. The layoffs are part of the company's restructuring efforts to focus on AI and security opportunities. Cisco plans to acquire Splunk for $28 billion as it seeks to lead in security and observability in the age of AI. OpenAI's Ouster of Sam Altman: A Tale of Boardroom Drama and AI Ethics
Broke On: Tuesday, 05 December 2023Sam Altman, the former CEO of OpenAI, was ousted under unclear circumstances. Former OpenAI director Reid Hoffman expressed confusion over the board's decision to briefly push out Altman. Board member Helen Toner accused the company of using an 'intimidation tactic' to pressure her into reinstating Altman. Toner and another female board member, Tasha McCauley, have since left OpenAI, leaving no women on the governing body. Microsoft Integrates Copilot AI into Dynamics 365 and Windows 10
Broke On: Thursday, 16 November 2023Microsoft is integrating Copilot generative AI capabilities into Microsoft Dynamics 365 Field Service and other Dynamics 365 applications. The AI will surface relevant information based on a curated set of documentation, aimed at helping technicians with tasks such as troubleshooting and can provide step-by-step instructions to complete work. Microsoft is also backporting the AI-powered Windows Copilot feature from Windows 11 to Windows 10. The Windows 10 version of Copilot will require a PC with 4GB of RAM and at least a 720p display to run. The Copilot interface will allow users to ask the AI questions, manage Windows features, and interact with documents.
