Making headlines: Epic Games streaming; Bandwidth boost; IBM-Oracle blockchain; NetApp buy; AT&T, Verizon smart cities update

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK – In today’s tech roundup, Epic backs Nvidia streaming, a Wall Street firm touts Bandwidth.com, Verizon and AT&T cut back on smart cities, IBM turns supercomputer against coronavirus, IBM and Oracle talk blockchain collaboration, and NetApp makes an acquisition.

The headlines:

• Epic CEO Tim Sweeney pledges support for Nvidia’s GeForce Now game streaming service
• JMP touts Bandwidth to gain from videoconferencing
• Verizon, AT&T withdraw from smart city efforts
• IBM, Energy Department researchers tap supercomputer in fight against coronavirus
• NetApp Acquires Talon Storage, Brings ROBO Capabilities To NetApp’s Cloud Tech
• Old Rivals Oracle and IBM Want Their Blockchains to Talk to Each Other