TechTarget News - Week of Sep 17, 2017
Mon Sep 18, 2017
AI poses no threat to IT careers
A SolarWinds survey reveals that IT professionals are more concerned with cyber security than losing their jobs to artificial intelligence
Mon Sep 18, 2017
Tech disruption in Middle East a key focus at GITEX 2017
Not surprisingly, Middle East digital disruption will take centre stage at this year’s GITEX event in Dubai
Mon Sep 18, 2017
Heads roll as Equifax reveals 400,000 Britons affected by breach
Equifax replaces two senior staff members as it reveals how many Britons were hit by a massive data breach that affected millions of consumers
Mon Sep 18, 2017
ScotRail to test ‘world’s fastest’ in-train Wi-Fi service
The train operator has teamed up with Cisco, Network Rail Telecoms and others to collaborate on an Innovate UK funded proof of concept for ultrafast Wi-Fi on board
Mon Sep 18, 2017
Office 365 and Outlook outage: Users across UK and Europe hit by service interruption
Monday morning service issues hit users of Microsoft's online productivity suite, Office 365, and its free consumer email service, Outlook
Mon Sep 18, 2017
Hackers installed backdoor in CCleaner, Avast’s Piriform warns
Avast-owned Piriform has warned that some versions of its CCleaner software was compromised by hackers that would allow them to install malware on users’ computers
Mon Sep 18, 2017
New Pure Storage CEO Giancarlo faces scaling challenge
Former Cisco exec Charles Giancarlo takes over as CEO of Pure Storage from Scott Dietzen with the all-flash pioneer set to become a billion-dollar baby. Will profits follow?
Mon Sep 18, 2017
Aruba security fabric signals new partner strategy
Through Aruba 360 Secure Fabric, partners can tap into the network security capabilities of the vendor's portfolio, which features IntroSpect UEBA and ClearPass technology.
Mon Sep 18, 2017
UAE banks share information to combat cyber threats
Banks in the United Arab Emirates will share information on cyber attacks through a platform instigated by the country’s banking federation
Mon Sep 18, 2017
Interview: Technology startups gaining momentum in the UAE
The Middle East and the UAE in particular is setting up as a centre for startups
Tue Sep 19, 2017
Outlook outage: Microsoft blames European Hotmail downtime on load-balancing fault
Microsoft claims connectivity issues that blighted Outlook and Hotmail users for much of Monday 18 September have now been largely resolved
Tue Sep 19, 2017
UK education system exacerbates cyber skills gap
Security industry needs to get involved to raise awareness of cyber security career opportunities, say commentators
Tue Sep 19, 2017
Public sector cloud use still too focused on ‘low-hanging fruit’ IT projects, finds research
Public sector cloud adoption continues to rise, but wide-scale digital transformation success remains elusive, claims Cloud Industry Forum research
Tue Sep 19, 2017
Qumulo Core File Fabric knits cloud bursting, replication
New Qumulo storage fabric replicates data between local and public cloud storage on AWS. QF2 is the first version of Core that runs in a public cloud.
Tue Sep 19, 2017
AWS to adopt per-second billing for select cloud services from October 2017
Cloud giant claims the world of tech is a very different place than it was in 2006 when it debuted its per-hour billing model
Tue Sep 19, 2017
Veritas takes stock of data management play
Software supplier Veritas says it has delivered on its promises but there is still work to do in realising its data management vision
Tue Sep 19, 2017
John Chambers to step down as Cisco executive chairman
Former CEO John Chambers will leave the networking sector kingpin after 27 years, supplier reveals
Tue Sep 19, 2017
Poor passwords still putting UK firms at risk
Poor password practices are still putting UK citizens and the companies they work for at risk, a survey reveals
Tue Sep 19, 2017
CCleaner malware spread via supply chain attack
CCleaner malware was spread to users via an infected software update for close to one month, highlighting the dangers of supply chain attacks and the need for code signing.
Tue Sep 19, 2017
Autotask Community Live 2017: MSP tools meet transformation
Autotask discussed digital transformation, product line unification and technology roadmaps at the company's annual meeting for service providers.
Tue Sep 19, 2017
Accelerate predictive analytics software with flash technology
For organizations that must analyze large amounts of data quickly and efficiently, nothing beats solid-state storage. Predictive analytics applications perform better with flash.
Tue Sep 19, 2017
Middle East firms must focus on IT training and employing more women to stay competitive
Organisations in the Middle East face IT recruitment challenges unless they offer more training and employ more women
Wed Sep 20, 2017
Oracle announces simplified pricing model for cloud computing
Ahead of Oracle’s OpenWorld 2017 event, Larry Ellison announces simplification of cloud pricing, attached to increased automation in database and middleware
Wed Sep 20, 2017
Blockchain tests delivering results and IBM seen as leader
Businesses that have invested in trials of blockchain technology will repeat their investments
Wed Sep 20, 2017
PM pressures internet companies to act on terrorist propaganda
The UK, France and Italy will use a meeting with technology companies at the UN General Assembly in New York to press for development of technical solutions to defeat terrorist activity on the internet
Wed Sep 20, 2017
Cyber crime a significant risk to individuals and organisations
Cyber crime is still a significant risk to individuals and organisations, a report claims, with the top threats including business email compromise, ransomware, and banking and mobile malware
Wed Sep 20, 2017
Most UK councils hit by cyber attacks
A study has revealed that most UK local authorities have suffered cyber attacks in the past year, showing local government is a key target for cyber criminals and that legacy software is a top security concern
Wed Sep 20, 2017
Vexata launches VX NVMe physical and virtual appliances
Startup claims near-bare metal NVMe performance by offloading controller functionality to multiple CPUs on back-end storage with an optimised Linux-based operating system
Wed Sep 20, 2017
Salesforce world tour lands in Amsterdam
Salesforce customers met up for the Dutch leg of the supplier's world tour with a distinctly non-techy crowd present
Wed Sep 20, 2017
Finnish government eyes €1bn savings through digitisation
Finland’s public sector aims to save €1bn by 2029 as a result of digitising public services
Wed Sep 20, 2017
BMW opens its second tech startup programme in the UK
BMW has launched its latest programme to support tech startups in the UK
Wed Sep 20, 2017
Brexit mobile and broadband debate must involve consumers
The voices of consumers are being missed as communications services providers, industry bodies and the government set the agenda for the UK’s communications infrastructure market after Brexit
Wed Sep 20, 2017
CIO interview: John Mountain, Starling Bank
Starling Bank’s CIO tells Computer Weekly about life at a bank that is challenging traditional IT thinking
Wed Sep 20, 2017
Aruba launches 360 Secure Fabric user behavioral analytics system
Artificial intelligence and machine learning are key components of the newly launched Aruba 360 Secure Fabric user behavioral analytics security software.
Wed Sep 20, 2017
ASEAN hones in on cyber collaboration
Even as Southeast Asia works towards coordinating cyber security strategies, more needs to be done to establish cyber norms
Thu Sep 21, 2017
Nats awards Updata network contract for air traffic services
Air traffic control organisation Nats is upgrading its network capabilities to enhance its performance
Thu Sep 21, 2017
UK organisations lose £217m a year due to lack of cloud skills
The cloud computing skills shortage in the UK is costing businesses hundreds of millions of pounds in lost revenue
Thu Sep 21, 2017
Cern calls on industry to collaborate on its datacentre challenges
Particle accelerator lab has set out a plan, inviting the industry to help it develop next-generation IT to support science
Thu Sep 21, 2017
Enterprise SDN adoption rapidly approaching tipping point, claims report
A study commissioned by networking solutions supplier Riverbed claims that legacy networks are causing problems for businesses trying to undergo digital transformation, and more decision makers are considering SDN as a result
Thu Sep 21, 2017
Ireland mulls datacentre planning review to help others avoid Apple-like build delays
Speaking at the inaugural Datacloud Ireland event, Irish state minister Patrick Breen outlined the government’s commitment to helping other datacentre operators avoid the planning problems Apple has encountered in Athenry
Thu Sep 21, 2017
More than one million new phishing sites created each month
Phishing attacks continue to increase in volume and sophistication, according to researchers at security firm Webroot
Thu Sep 21, 2017
Cyber security demands change in approach
There needs to be a change in the way technology is designed and in attitudes to data security to ensure cyber safety, say industry experts
Thu Sep 21, 2017
Undocumented Word feature could lead to system information theft
An undocumented Word feature found by Kaspersky Lab could lead to system information theft and affects users on both PCs and mobile devices.
Thu Sep 21, 2017
Entry-level Dell EMC SC Series adds data features
Dell EMC's SCv3000 launch includes automated hybrid tiering, data compression and replication with federated clusters. Dell EMC announced a money-back efficiency guarantee.
Thu Sep 21, 2017
Undisclosed SEC breach may have led to illegal stock trades
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission admitted a 2016 breach that was previously undisclosed may have enabled threat actors to engage in illegal stock trades.
Fri Sep 22, 2017
Nation-state actors responsible for most cyber attacks
Companies of all sizes may find themselves faced with highly capable state-sponsored cyber attacks, but steps can be taken to shore up defences
Fri Sep 22, 2017
Malware hidden in CCleaner targeted tech firms
Major tech firms were targeted by malware hidden in Avast’s Piriform CCleaner software, researchers have found, leading to speculation that it may have been state-sponsored espionage attack
Fri Sep 22, 2017
NetApp privacy chief warns enterprises off investing in GDPR snake-oil tech
Speaking at the inaugural Datacloud Ireland event in Dublin, NetApp chief privacy officer, Sheila FitzPatrick, outlined her concerns over tech suppliers cashing in on the enterprise rush for GDPR compliance
Fri Sep 22, 2017
High percentage of education organisations were victims of DNS attacks in 2016, survey finds
The majority of worldwide education organisations were hit with a DNS attack in 2016, according to a survey from EfficientIP
Fri Sep 22, 2017
European banks getting rid of human interaction in retail services
Traditional banks know they need to modernise IT to retain market share, but replacing legacy systems is like defusing a bomb
Fri Sep 22, 2017
HashiCorp DevOps tools add Sentinel for IT policy management
As DevSecOps grows, policy as code will take over where infrastructure as code left off through new tools such as HashiCorp Sentinel.
Fri Sep 22, 2017
Equifax faces small business class action over data breach
Small businesses in the US have filed a class-action lawsuit against credit rating firm Equifax, representing millions of others affected by a breach of personal data
Fri Sep 22, 2017
Cyber security improves business opportunities and customer loyalty, survey shows
Businesses view cyber security as a way to provide new opportunities and improve customer loyalty, according to a Vodafone report
Fri Sep 22, 2017
CloudBees, partners add Jenkins services, security
CloudBees, the steward of the Jenkins DevOps platform, has teamed up with partners to provide managed Jenkins services, as well as new security features and database support.
Fri Sep 22, 2017
Uber fails to get licence to operate in London renewed
Transport for London has rejected Uber's application for its licence renewal, citing a lack of corporate responsibility as the reason
Fri Sep 22, 2017
Users plagued by iOS app security issues, according to new research
News roundup: Researchers uncovered a large number of iOS app security risks. Plus, Viacom exposed its critical data through a misconfigured AWS S3 bucket, and more.
Fri Sep 22, 2017
Movie maker shuns cloud, gets Spectra Logic Black Pearl tape NAS
Hat Trick ditches industry-specific hardware and deploys Black Pearl, which gives NAS-like file access from tape