TechTarget News - Week of Nov 13, 2016
Sun Nov 13, 2016
Gulf Cooperation Council’s local companies eye regional shared services
Enterprises indigenous to the Gulf region are taking their first step into business and IT shared services through internal developments
Mon Nov 14, 2016
412 million user accounts exposed in FriendFinder Networks hack
Another huge data breach has exposed poor security of user details and continued poor user password practices
Mon Nov 14, 2016
NHS England selects eight projects for second tranche of healthcare innovators
Latest projects in NHS Innovation Accelerator programme include IT platform for end-of-life care and text-based appointment booking system
Mon Nov 14, 2016
Exertis expands AV footprint with Medium buy
A month after announcing the Hammer acquisition Exertis is busy again buying AV player Medium
Mon Nov 14, 2016
It’s time to pay attention to mental health IT
Technology can play a significant role in mental health, but has been largely overlooked by both initiatives and funding. However, things are about to change
Mon Nov 14, 2016
Cloud co prefers Tintri hybrid flash to Dell, DotHill and NetApp
Cloud service provider Access Alto struggled with reliable performance in legacy block and file environment, so moved to Tintri hybrid flash with VMware-native file access boxes
Mon Nov 14, 2016
Insurance brokers hit by second SSP Worldwide cloud outage in less than a week
Insurance software house comes under fire from users again, after they run into problems with its cloud service for the second time in a week
Mon Nov 14, 2016
Inside the Salesforce strategy: Acquisitions, AI and Commerce Cloud
Salesforce Einstein and Commerce Cloud are at the forefront of this year's Salesforce strategy, but the company works to gain momentum around IoT Cloud.
Tue Nov 15, 2016
Keeping pace with the evolving millennial consumer in Southeast Asia
Businesses are revamping their technology and omnichannel strategies to keep pace with the millennials
Tue Nov 15, 2016
HyperGrid launches HyperCloud containerised hybrid cloud platform
Hyper-converged appliance maker HyperGrid promises full two-way workload portability between on-premise hardware, private cloud and public cloud services in HyperCloud launch
Tue Nov 15, 2016
Amber Rudd orders Lauri Love extradition to US to face hacking charges
Engineering student Lauri Love faces trials in three US states and a possible 99-year jail sentence for allegedly hacking into US government computer systems as part of a political protest, despite concerns over his health
Tue Nov 15, 2016
Vodafone softens Brexit stance
Mobile network operator does not expect the UK leaving the EU to have a significant impact on its ability to carry out business as usual
Tue Nov 15, 2016
Cloud set to net a larger share of enterprise IT budgets in 2017, predicts 451 Research
451 Research's cloud and hosting market review suggests enterprise IT decision makers are preparing to ramp up with use of cloud and hosting services in 2017
Tue Nov 15, 2016
TalkTalk bouncing back a year on from cyber attack, says CEO
A year after a major data security breach laid waste to its reputation, TalkTalk boss Dido Harding says things are turning around
Tue Nov 15, 2016
Department of Health searches for digital leader
The department is looking for a digital strategy and transformation leader to shape digital services in the health sector and work closely with GDS
Tue Nov 15, 2016
Online identity needs to be fixed, says Microsoft’s Kim Cameron
Software giant’s identity architect calls on enterprises to professionalise the way they relate to customers to help replace online identity infrastructure that is not fit for purpose
Tue Nov 15, 2016
Identity for online gambling industry a potential market opportunity
Identity for online gambling presents a potential market opportunity, because no suppliers are meeting the industry's consumer identify requirements
Tue Nov 15, 2016
Google to deliver VR tech training to a million UK schoolchildren
Internet giant is launching a programme to introduce virtual reality technology to UK schools and teach children how to use it
Tue Nov 15, 2016
Government launches digital trade platform
The Department for International Trade launches an online digital trade hub to help businesses gain access to international markets
Tue Nov 15, 2016
GSMA calls for global 5G agenda
As advanced preparations begin for the next World Radiocommunication Conference in 2019, the GSMA calls on governments to work together on a global spectrum plan for 5G
Tue Nov 15, 2016
Startups launch verification technology to help manage networks
Forward Networks and Veriflow Systems have introduced verification technology to help engineers manage corporate networks.
Tue Nov 15, 2016
SonicWall partner strategy: Respect the past, but don't be burdened by it
SonicWall reflects on the benefits of spinning out of Dell and how it's reengineering its channel focus and product roadmap to match the speed of the security market.
Wed Nov 16, 2016
Adobe uses shared responsibility to meet security challenges
Adobe discovers ways of addressing security challenges of scalability, diverse technology stacks and business criticality
Wed Nov 16, 2016
Coop Denmark replaces NetApp with VMware software-defined VSAN
Scandinavian retailer Coop simplifies virtual server storage with VMware Virtual SAN software-defined storage and sidesteps bandwidth bottlenecks on NetApp Metro Cluster replication
Wed Nov 16, 2016
IBM’s Watson supercomputer brought to Finnish healthcare
Authorities in Finland are working with IBM to improve healthcare through cognitive computing
Wed Nov 16, 2016
SSP Worldwide under fire over cloud outage communication failings
Insurance brokers blast SSP Worldwide over its approach to crisis communications during recent cloud outages
Wed Nov 16, 2016
Finland’s Automatia launches real-time platform
Finnish ATM network operator launches a mobile payments platform that banks and service providers can offer their customers
Wed Nov 16, 2016
Business needs AI defence against AI attacks, says Darktrace
Cyber attackers are turning to machine learning to create smarter attacks and defenders will require similar technology to detect them, warns Darktrace
Wed Nov 16, 2016
Altnet broadband customers tend to be happier, says Cable
A consumer broadband study by Cable reveals that customers of smaller providers and altnets tend to be more satisfied with their service
Wed Nov 16, 2016
Hiring cyber security and big data experts named top priority for IT recruiters in 2017
Research suggests IT professionals with expertise in cyber security and big data could find themselves in high demand in 2017
Wed Nov 16, 2016
UK almost bottom of OECD pile for ICT investment
The UK ranks low in terms of how much it invests in the ICT infrastructure as a proportion of GDP
Wed Nov 16, 2016
Government data security confusing, finds PAC
A Public Accounts Committee hearing shows the government’s data and cyber security landscape is chaotic and confusing
Wed Nov 16, 2016
Digital disruption “unstoppable” but not to be feared, says Fujitsu’s Duncan Tait
Fujitsu’s senior executive vice-president urges firms not to be scared of digital transformation, as the disruption caused by new technologies is “unstoppable”
Wed Nov 16, 2016
NHS Digital CEO Andy Williams to retire
Chief executive officer will leave NHS organisation in March next year after just under three years in the role
Wed Nov 16, 2016
Broadcom Brocade deal leaves questions
This week, bloggers weigh the possible outcomes of the Broadcom Brocade deal and discuss cybersecurity lessons fueled by the 2016 U.S. election.
Wed Nov 16, 2016
Digital transformation not a finite process, says Martin Kuppinger
Security, privacy and identity are key to digital transformation, which is an evolutionary process, according to Martin Kuppinger
Wed Nov 16, 2016
National Police Chiefs’ Council sets out strategy for digital policing
UK police chiefs aim to improve data sharing, integrate IT functions, improve digital intelligence and make digital interactions easier by 2025
Wed Nov 16, 2016
F5 pushing application delivery platform to the Equinix hybrid cloud
Data center provider Equinix has agreed to provide customers with the option of using the F5 application delivery platform in hybrid cloud environments.
Thu Nov 17, 2016
ASA calls for clarity on broadband speed claims
The Advertising Standards Agency turns its attention to how broadband providers advertise the speed of their packages, amid fears that consumers may be misled
Thu Nov 17, 2016
Citibank Australia to go cashless as digital technology takes hold
Citibank will no longer handle cash at its six branches in Australia as digital channels reduce demand for cash transactions
Thu Nov 17, 2016
Investigatory Powers Bill looks set to become law
Rights groups have vowed to continue to oppose the controversial Investigatory Powers Bill, which is now just two steps away from becoming law
Thu Nov 17, 2016
Home Office confident in Emergency Services Network delivery despite risks
The Public Accounts Committee has begun its inquiry into the controversial Emergency Services Network, taking evidence from suppliers, emergency services and the Home Office
Thu Nov 17, 2016
Lending platform pioneer Zopa aims to become a UK bank
Zopa, the company that pioneered the peer-to-peer lending sector with its tech platform, looks to add more disruption to the retail banking market
Thu Nov 17, 2016
One million cyber attacks on UK retailers forecast for Christmas
Cyber attacks on internet shopping are expected to increase in the run up to Christmas, with a million attacks targeted at UK retailers alone
Thu Nov 17, 2016
Dutch bank ING to spend millions ‘disrupting’ its own business
Dutch bank ING used digital technology to reinvent itself following the financial crash, and is about to reinvent itself again, says its global CTO, Brendan Donovan
Thu Nov 17, 2016
Telenor IoT strategy required core software change
Norwegian telco is expanding its internet of things business, which packages all the components its customers require to offer IoT-based services
Thu Nov 17, 2016
Smart meter benefits millions of pounds less than first thought, admits BEIS
The gross financial benefit from the national smart meter rollout could be hundreds of millions of pounds less than first thought, but the costs of the programme are still rising
Thu Nov 17, 2016
Cisco earnings show service providers are not buying
The latest Cisco earnings show a drop in overall revenue, as service providers spend less. Cisco blames lower sales on macroeconomics.
Thu Nov 17, 2016
Chinese company caught preinstalling Android spyware on budget devices
A Chinese company was found to be preinstalling Android spyware on budget smartphones and collecting phone call and messaging data without consent.
Fri Nov 18, 2016
Hackers arrested in Three mobile upgrade scam
Three men arrested in connection with mobile handset upgrade fraud enabled by unauthorised access to customer data
Fri Nov 18, 2016
Benefits of digital patient tools in the NHS uncertain, says think tank
A report from the Nuffield Trust finds that there isn’t enough evidence to show the true impact of digital technology on the NHS, and that it may not produce the savings expected
Fri Nov 18, 2016
Ordnance Survey to lay groundwork for UK 5G networks
The government has asked Ordnance Survey to develop a planning and mapping tool to help determine the future locations of 5G mobile network infrastructure
Fri Nov 18, 2016
European security industry has failed users, says expert
Cryptology expert Bart Preneel says the European security industry must commit to secure communication for the masses and open source is the key to secure infrastructure
Fri Nov 18, 2016
T-Systems talks up post-Brexit benefits of new UK datacentre
IT services arm of Deutsche Telekom opens UK datacentre to help enterprises grappling with private cloud and SAP migrations
Fri Nov 18, 2016
HCL completes integration of Volvo Group IT services
Deal sees 2,560 Volvo Group staff transferred to HCL, bringing mainframe expertise to Indian IT services firm
Fri Nov 18, 2016
Elekta turns to workforce analytics to inform board decisions
Board executives at healthcare company Elekta are analysing workforce data to make better strategic decisions
Fri Nov 18, 2016
Nestlé picks Telefónica to build IoT for coffee machines
Nestlé’s professional business services unit will incorporate internet of things technology into its coffee machines in pursuit of greater efficiency and customer satisfaction
Fri Nov 18, 2016
Republican leaders recommend postponing FCC regulations
Following the presidential election, Republican leaders suggest the FCC take a pause in voting on any new FCC regulations. Plus, Facebook turns its attention to telecom.
Fri Nov 18, 2016
Three breach highlights several security issues, says (ISC)2
Customer data breaches continue to demonstrate that companies are still not treating cyber risk like every other business risk, says Adrian Davis of (ISC)2