TechTarget News - Week of Feb 05, 2017
Mon Feb 6, 2017
Middle East-based Emirates NBD launches mobile app-based bank
UAE bank’s new account is based on a smartphone app that is designed to learn and adopt to customer preferences
Mon Feb 6, 2017
Dutch businesses have heads in the cloud
In the Netherlands, cloud computing is used by the central bank, large multinationals like Unilever, startups such as WeTransfer, and even a Dutch potato processing plant in China
Mon Feb 6, 2017
Defence and finance sectors lead in making people cyber defenders
Organisations in the defence and finance sectors are leading the way in making people a key element of their cyber defences, says human behaviour specialist Jessica Barker
Mon Feb 6, 2017
Openreach launches enhanced duct and pole mapping service
BT’s infrastructure arm, Openreach, has made digital maps showing its duct and pole network infrastructure available to allow other comms services providers to plan new fibre broadband networks
Mon Feb 6, 2017
Q&A: Rapid7's Beardsley and Brown take on bug bounty programs, IoT
Rapid7's Beardsley and Brown are back with more insight into vulnerability disclosure, the value of bug bounty programs and, of course, IoT.
Mon Feb 6, 2017
Government digital transformation strategy finally set to be published this week
The much-delayed plan – now expected to be known as the government transformation strategy – is due to be announced by Cabinet Office minister Ben Gummer
Mon Feb 6, 2017
UK cyber security workforce up 163% in five years
Private and public sector step up efforts to close the cyber security skills gap in the face of a global skills shortage
Mon Feb 6, 2017
Cato Networks' new SD-WAN service combines security and networking
This week's SDN news revolves around SD-WAN. Cato Networks introduces an SD-WAN service which merges networking and security, while Viptela and Riverbed roll out managed SD-WAN announcements.
Mon Feb 6, 2017
Google to appeal against order to hand over foreign emails
UK firms urged to consider the risks of non-UK cloud service providers and to encrypt data in the light of another US warrant to access emails held by a US cloud services firm on non-US servers
Mon Feb 6, 2017
Three to expand into fixed broadband
Mobile network operator Three is to acquire UK Broadband, heralding an expansion into fixed broadband services for the first time
Mon Feb 6, 2017
Colocation giant Equinix eats up IO's UK datacentre business
Equinix has hit the acquisition trail once again to snap up the UK business of US modular datacentre provider IO
Mon Feb 6, 2017
Open source object storage startup OpenIO adds hardware
Up to 96 nano nodes fit in OpenIO's SLS-4U96 chassis. Each ARM CPU manages a single high-capacity disk and a small amount of flash storage for fast metadata access.
Tue Feb 7, 2017
McDonald’s in Saudi Arabia to support growth with SAP
Fast food chain is using SAP software to help it better understand its customers and operations
Tue Feb 7, 2017
Public cloud services in mature APAC markets to reach $10bn in 2017
Increasing adoption of cloud-based applications and platforms has been fuelling the growth of cloud services in the Asia-Pacific region
Tue Feb 7, 2017
APAC businesses turn to DevOps to improve app quality, security
Security validation and metrics are some of the key trends in DevOps this year, according to CA Technologies
Tue Feb 7, 2017
The internet of things gains traction in business
While consumers are buying more IoT, the wheels are starting to turn in an industry set for an IoT revolution
Tue Feb 7, 2017
US weighs email and cloud privacy law
US privacy advocates and tech firms push for updated email and cloud privacy legislation that has been approved by the House of Representatives, but still requires approval by the US Senate
Tue Feb 7, 2017
CityFibre and Gamma strike long-haul dark fibre deal
Gamma plans to connect 15 datacentres and exchanges around the UK using CityFibre’s long-distance and metro networks
Tue Feb 7, 2017
Gemalto seals digital identity card deal in Sweden
Swedish tax agency signs single supplier contract with digital security firm to provide physical and digital ID cards
Tue Feb 7, 2017
Two-thirds of educators say 3D printing is hard for teachers to use
Many schools and educational establishments are implementing 3D printing technologies to help with the curriculum, but teachers are struggling to use the technology
Tue Feb 7, 2017
5G deployments will address burgeoning data demand, says Cisco
In its latest Mobile Visual Networking Index (VNI) report, Cisco says it expects large-scale 5G infrastructure deployments to be well in hand by the end of the decade as more and more data is consumed
Tue Feb 7, 2017
Facebook Schrems legal case will have ‘sweeping’ impact on EU-US privacy
The US government says the legal case by the Irish data protection commissioner could have sweeping ramifications for EU-US data sharing and could undermine international co-operation
Tue Feb 7, 2017
SQL Slammer worm makes a comeback 14 years later
The SQL Slammer worm returned to take down systems that have been left unpatched for the past 14 years, but experts are unsure if the attacks will continue.
Tue Feb 7, 2017
Just Eat uses startup accelerator to stay ahead in foodtech
Online food ordering service’s head of corporate ventures explains how helping startups through its accelerator programme helps it to keep in the centre of the food technology ecosystem
Tue Feb 7, 2017
Google to appeal after loss in cloud data privacy case
Further battle over cloud data privacy is imminent, as a court decides against Google and declines to consider Microsoft's recent appeal victory as precedent.
Tue Feb 7, 2017
Corero Network Security on why DDoS mitigation strategy must improve
Corero Network Security's Dave Larson talks with SearchSecurity about how the Mirai botnet attacks have forced companies to change their DDoS mitigation strategy.
Wed Feb 8, 2017
Middle East and North Africa public cloud spend to hit $2bn by 2020
Middle East-based organisations are turning to public cloud services, with software as a service driving a major year-on-year spending increase
Wed Feb 8, 2017
Indonesian university rolls out faster, more secure network
Yogyakarta State University deploys enterprise-grade Wi-Fi network to ease IT administrative workloads and support more users
Wed Feb 8, 2017
Cyber resiliency of UK firms barely changed in a year, study shows
High performing UK companies with a high level of cyber security maturity are leading in cyber resiliency, but most have to work on operationalising incident response plans, Ponemon report shows
Wed Feb 8, 2017
UK fintech investments slump over Brexit fears
Investment in UK financial technology companies fell in 2016 because of the uncertainty caused by the Brexit vote
Wed Feb 8, 2017
Inmarsat and Actility build IoT network for remote applications
Network suppliers team up to deliver a low-power wide area network to support corporate internet of things deployments in remote areas
Wed Feb 8, 2017
NHS websites defaced by Tunisian Islamist hacktivists
Another series of pro-Islamic State hacktivist attacks on NHS websites has underlined the need to harden websites and keep software up to date as attackers exploit a vulnerability in WordPress
Wed Feb 8, 2017
How a Dublin court case could derail EU-US data privacy agreements
The Irish Commercial Court will consider whether privacy protection offered by standard contractual clauses for data transfers to the US from Europe is legally valid
Wed Feb 8, 2017
Apeiron brings NVMe shared direct-attached storage in its ADS1000
Startup removes storage controller and its CPU from the data path to leverage NVMe’s blistering performance with direct-attached flash storage aimed at the likes of Hadoop and Splunk
Wed Feb 8, 2017
Battersea Power Station development gets ultrafast FTTP broadband
Hyperoptic has been selected to deliver FTTP broadband to new-build apartments at Battersea Power Station
Wed Feb 8, 2017
British Gas calls on datacentre operators to help solve UK's looming energy supply crisis
British Gas makes the case for datacentre operators to do their bit to close the UK energy supply and demand gap by hooking up their backup power supplies to the National Grid
Wed Feb 8, 2017
More than half of teachers admit gender stereotyping Stem subjects
Almost 60% of teachers have admitted developing unconscious gender stereotypes towards science, technology, engineering and maths (Stem) subjects
Wed Feb 8, 2017
Kaminario K2 array boosts performance, capacity
New Kaminario all-flash array features higher performance and capacity, improves data reduction guarantee to 4:1 and offers faster storage networking options.
Wed Feb 8, 2017
Rapid7's Brown and Beardsley address IoT security issues
Rapid7's Rebekah Brown and Tod Beardsley talk about IoT security issues, including new cars, blaming users for poor implementations and why NAT is the best firewall ever.
Wed Feb 8, 2017
Qumulo QC update adds flexible file quotas, PB array
Qumulo NAS upgrade allows data to move between quota domains without rewriting the file system. QC360 hardware is a petabyte-scale addition to its QC-Series hybrid disk lineup.
Thu Feb 9, 2017
Consumers losing millions through out-of-date broadband deals
Consumers are still paying over the odds for out-of-contract broadband deals, according to a report from uSwitch
Thu Feb 9, 2017
HM Treasury committee questions costs of HMRC’s Making Tax Digital programme
Committee chairman Andrew Tyrie asks government to clarify costs after small businesses estimate price to be significantly higher
Thu Feb 9, 2017
Dubai’s oldest bank is anything but archaic inside
The digital head of Mashreq, the UAE's oldest private bank, tells Computer Weekly about his role as half banker, half techie
Thu Feb 9, 2017
ASD recommends new cyber security measures to secure critical IT systems
Australia’s intelligence agency has made four more recommendations after reviewing information assets and systems that require greater protection
Thu Feb 9, 2017
Government digital transformation strategy promises to ‘serve’ its people
Long-awaited strategy aims to change the way government departments and services work though digital technology
Thu Feb 9, 2017
Kaminario upgrades K2 all-flash to Gen6 with new controller CPUs
All-flash array maker puts Intel Broadwell processors into its controllers to boost I/O performance and increases capacity to multi-petabytes with 3D TLC flash drives
Thu Feb 9, 2017
Cardiff University opens Twitter ‘cyberhate’ centre
Cardiff University researchers are to monitor Brexit-related hate crime on Twitter with funding from the Economic and Social Research Council
Thu Feb 9, 2017
Three million personal and commercial drones to ship this year
Research from Gartner sees no let-up in drone sales despite increasing regulation
Thu Feb 9, 2017
Winter Olympics 2018 critical systems will all be in the cloud
Atos is on course to hit its target of having all core Olympic IT systems in the cloud by next year's Winter Olympics in South Korea
Thu Feb 9, 2017
Lack of data sharing is barrier to health and social care integration
NHS and social care organisations are still unsure of when to share information because of a “confusing” regulatory framework, and the National Audit Office is unimpressed with the progress on health and social care integration
Thu Feb 9, 2017
Cancer Research UK drives donations with proximity Wi-Fi network
Cancer Research UK used Devicescape’s virtual Wi-Fi network and marketing platform to engage support and drive donations on World Cancer Day
Thu Feb 9, 2017
Government transformation strategy aims to 'restore faith in democracy', says minister
Cabinet Office minister Ben Gummer outlines his ambitious hopes for the new government transformation strategy at its launch
Thu Feb 9, 2017
IoT security threat to become real post-Mirai at RSA Conference 2017
IoT security tops the list of RSA Conference 2017 submissions after IoT devices were abused by threat actors, but the topics experts worry about are much more far-reaching.
Thu Feb 9, 2017
SAP connects S/4 Hana in the cloud with ‘intelligent’ ERP
SAP has announced an intensification of S/4 Hana cloud delivery, together with an infusion of its enterprise resource planning with artificial intelligence
Thu Feb 9, 2017
An Avaya networking sale may prove challenging
This week, bloggers look into challenges facing an Avaya networking sale, ZeroStack's launch of automated infrastructure, and discuss the hot topics of this year's RSA Conference.
Fri Feb 10, 2017
Singapore to build deep capabilities in data analytics and cyber security
Data analytics and cyber security are key to Singapore's efforts to build strong digital capabilities
Fri Feb 10, 2017
Data breaches affect all parts of business, Verizon report shows
Verizon’s second annual Data Breach Digest provides common scenarios to help organisations improve preparations for, and responses to, the most popular types of cyber attack
Fri Feb 10, 2017
Thailand to roll out IoT network in April 2017
The country's first IoT network will offer location tracking, smart metering and smart street lighting services in Phuket and Bangkok
Fri Feb 10, 2017
Motorcycle technical data available through Tibco managed API
Aftermarket vehicle information company Autodata uses Tibco Mashery to extend its developer platform
Fri Feb 10, 2017
Rubbish digital collection needs to be addressed
Services like rubbish collection, that are usually outsourced, need greater digitisation to join up to council processes
Fri Feb 10, 2017
Government must take charge if transformation strategy is to succeed
Experts agree the government’s much anticipated transformation strategy is ambitious and on the right path, but needs strong leadership to be achieved
Fri Feb 10, 2017
FDM Everywoman in Tech: 2017 winners announced
Women’s network Everywoman announces the winners of its 2017 Everywoman in Technology awards, sponsored by FDM
Fri Feb 10, 2017
Is the Ticketbleed flaw the new Heartbleed vulnerability?
News roundup: F5 virtual server flaw, dubbed Ticketbleed, is similar to Heartbleed. Plus, DHS is considering requiring social media passwords on visa applications, and more.
Fri Feb 10, 2017
NSA contractor indicted for stealing elite cyberweapons over 20 years
The NSA contractor accused of stealing elite cyberweapons over the course of 20 years, but his connection to the Shadow Brokers auction of similar hacking tools is still unclear.
Fri Feb 10, 2017
Corero: Telecom carriers have fallen behind on DDoS defense
Corero Network Security's Dave Larson talks with SearchSecurity about how DDoS defense has changed and why telecom service providers have struggled to keep up with new threats.
Fri Feb 10, 2017
Ordinary citizens with no terror links caught by US surveillance, court hears
US government has “extraordinary access” to private data of non-US citizens around the world, a Dublin court is told
Fri Feb 10, 2017
Cisco joins Microsoft in providing Azure Stack services in UCS server
Cisco and Microsoft have worked together in delivering Azure Stack services through Cisco's UCS server. The new product ships in the third quarter.
Fri Feb 10, 2017
Trump tells White House cybersecurity officer, 'You're fired'
Rumors have been confirmed that President Trump has fired the White House cybersecurity officer in charge of making sure he and his staff are not hacked.