TechTarget News - Week of Feb 19, 2017
Mon Feb 20, 2017
Sweden uses Minecraft for urban planning
Swedish National Land survey has put its maps on Minecraft to promote its work
Mon Feb 20, 2017
Accenture to add thousands of US jobs as Trump effect spreads to IT
Accenture has promised to create more jobs in the US and invest $1.4bn in skills development
Tue Feb 21, 2017
Windows 10 privacy issues persist, says EU privacy watchdog
Windows 10 privacy issues remain as EU's top privacy watchdog group, the Article 29 Working Party, issues a second warning letter to Microsoft to simplify, clarify data collection.
Tue Feb 21, 2017
Google discloses Windows vulnerability after canceled Patch Tuesday
Google Project Zero discloses a Windows vulnerability that passed the 90-day deadline. And it comes soon after Microsoft canceled its Patch Tuesday release.
Wed Feb 22, 2017
Microsoft issues critical patches but not for zero days
After missing the monthly security update for 14 February, Microsoft has issued some patches but not for zero-day vulnerabilities despite the availability of exploit code
Wed Feb 22, 2017
Corporate IT Forum aims to fill gap in discipline of SRM
Forum to fill supplier relationship management gap opened up by growing centrality of IT to business, and transitions to cloud
Wed Feb 22, 2017
Beware printer helpline scam, warns NTS eCrime Team
National Trading Standards is warning consumers about a scam targeting those looking for help with printer problems
Wed Feb 22, 2017
Microsoft commits to GDPR compliance in the cloud by 2018 deadline
Microsoft vows GDPR compliance in all cloud services when enforcement of the new EU data privacy regulation begins in May 2018, but companies still must take action to avoid fines.
Wed Feb 22, 2017
New Cisco VNF hardware designed for data centers, branch offices
Cisco has introduced hardware that contains all the components for running virtual network functions. The new gear delivers Cisco VNFs in the data center and branch office.
Wed Feb 22, 2017
Understanding of security remediation differs for CISOs, researchers
One expert warned there can be a disconnect between what security remediation means to CISOs and what researchers announce because of divergent objectives.
Thu Feb 23, 2017
BDUK head Chris Townsend to step down
Government executive Chris Townsend, who oversees the DCMS-run BDUK rural broadband programme, is to step down in April
Thu Feb 23, 2017
Higher spending on public cloud service providers bad news for Cisco
Enterprise spending on public cloud service providers will increase almost 22% annually through 2020, depressing sales of data center switches from Cisco and other suppliers.
Thu Feb 23, 2017
SHA-1 deprecation more important after hash officially broken
SHA-1 deprecation in browsers comes as researchers create hash collisions and Google offers website and developer tools to protect against malicious uses.
Thu Feb 23, 2017
NAND flash shortage has SSD supply, pricing impact
Flash shortage could slow price declines and constrain SSD supplies through the end of 2017 as manufacturers make difficult transition from 2D/Planar to 3D NAND technology.
Thu Feb 23, 2017
Nexsan Unity adds compliance archive appliance
Nexsan Unity arrays integrate optional secure compliance archive for petabytes of unstructured data. Data files written to primary storage are immediately copied to the archive.
Fri Feb 24, 2017
ASEAN’s first nationwide IoT network debuts in Singapore
Sigfox-based IoT network now covers 95% of Singapore, meaning enterprises can connect devices to the network nationwide
Fri Feb 24, 2017
Banking malware, DDoS, ransomware and CEO fraud top UK cyber threats
Businesses need to be aware of the value of their data, how that data is likely to be attacked, and how to defend against particular attacks, says leading UK cyber cop
Fri Feb 24, 2017
NHS needs single point of access for data
A report has found that clinicians struggle with access to basic data and recommends a single online point of access for healthcare datasets
Fri Feb 24, 2017
UK IT professionals wanted in New Zealand capital city as part of recruitment campaign
The government of New Zealand's capital city is looking for IT staff from around the world to address a skills shortage
Fri Feb 24, 2017
ShoreTel offers Google Chrome integration with G Suite
In UC news, ShoreTel integrates its Connect platform with Google G Suite, while RingCentral Glip achieves HIPAA compliance for secure team chat in healthcare.
Fri Feb 24, 2017
Project Zero discovers Cloudflare bug leaking sensitive customer data
The Cloudflare bug in CDN is fixed after causing sensitive customer data to leak. Google Project Zero discovered the flaw, and users were warned to change passwords.
Fri Feb 24, 2017
Suspect in Mirai malware attack on Deutsche Telekom arrested
News roundup: U.K. authorities arrested a suspect in the Mirai malware attack on Deutsche Telekom. Plus, a judge denies a government request to collect fingerprints, and more.
Fri Feb 24, 2017
Experts: Government Vulnerabilities Equities Process should be law
Experts say codifying the Vulnerabilities Equities Process into law would increase transparency and trust regarding vulnerability disclosure by the government.