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SoftwareTechnology

AMD Launches Dual-Stream ROCm Strategy with TheRock Build System Preview

AMD has unveiled ROCm 7.9 as a technology preview release, marking a significant departure from previous versioning conventions. The new release introduces TheRock build system designed to accelerate compilation times and improve reliability across AMD’s GPU portfolio. This preview stream will run parallel to production releases through mid-2026, giving developers extended evaluation time.

AMD Reimagines ROCm Release Strategy with Dual Stream Approach

Advanced Micro Devices has introduced a major shift in its ROCm software platform strategy, according to reports from the company’s technical documentation. The newly announced ROCm 7.9 represents what sources indicate is a “versioning discontinuity” that establishes two parallel release streams for the open-source GPU computing platform. This bifurcated approach reserves versions 7.0 through 7.8 for production deployments while designating version 7.9 and subsequent releases as technology previews.

by Alvarez Jordan
BusinessTechnology

Key Tech Developments Impact Small Businesses: Security Warnings, AI Tools, and Automation Trends

Businesses face urgent Windows 10 security risks while new AI tools streamline operations. Payment automation and restaurant robotics signal major industry shifts that could redefine small business competitiveness in coming years.

Windows 10 Security Deadline Looms for Small Businesses

Microsoft will cease security updates for Windows 10 after October 14, 2025, according to reports from industry analysts. Sources indicate this leaves businesses vulnerable to malware, ransomware, and other cyber threats if they continue using the outdated operating system. Security experts suggest that delaying upgrades creates significant risks as automated bots constantly scan for unprotected systems.

by Alvarez Jordan