TechTarget News - Week of Nov 12, 2017
Mon Nov 13, 2017
Slow technology adoption linked to low productivity among UK business, CBI says
CBI calls on businesses to adopt more “tested technologies” and says government should highlight the need for tech adoption in the industrial strategy
Mon Nov 13, 2017
DBS teams up with Equinix to reduce datacentre footprint
Building on earlier efforts to harness cloud computing to support growing compute workloads, DBS’s new private cloud datacentre will be smaller, greener and cheaper to run
Mon Nov 13, 2017
More than 80% of firms to move more workloads to public cloud in the next two years
Research from hybrid cloud company OpsRamp shows the majority of organisations are planning to commit more IT workloads to the cloud
Mon Nov 13, 2017
Nordic states deepen cyber defence collaboration
Nordic and Baltic government leaders discuss pooling technologies and competences to counter hybrid threats within the cyber security domain
Mon Nov 13, 2017
Muslim hactivists hack “unhackable” IS news site
A Muslim hacktivist group has hacked into Islamic State’s news site and published thousands of subscribers’ details just hours after the site claimed it was impenetrable
Mon Nov 13, 2017
Violin rises from ashes with new products planned for 2018
Bankrupted all-flash pioneer’s CEO says company has learned the lessons of its demise and is planning file, object, software-defined storage and a careful entry into the NVMe market
Mon Nov 13, 2017
AI is playing an ‘extremely important’ role in hybrid cloud, says Nutanix
Artificial intelligence is a key factor in hybrid cloud because it provides better manageability of large amounts of data, Nutanix conference told
Mon Nov 13, 2017
GE Digital to transform Middle East industry using the power of the internet
Bill Ruh, CEO at GE Digital, outlines the company’s vision of the industrial Internet of things (IIoT) in the Middle East and how it plans to transform industry through the power of the Internet
Mon Nov 13, 2017
IT in 2018 underpinned by bots, automation and software-defined
The need for speed in IT will drive many to deploy software-defined infrastructure and adopt continuous deployment practices next year
Mon Nov 13, 2017
Almost half of UK IT workers are looking for a new job
Survey shows organisations must do more to retain their skilled IT staff as they embark on digital transformation
Mon Nov 13, 2017
IT leaders failing to prepare for cyber attacks, despite fears
Organisations are over-confident about their ability to defend against major cyber attacks, despite fears that they will be hit in the coming year, a survey has revealed
Tue Nov 14, 2017
Only a quarter of UK law firms are ready for GDPR, study shows
Just 25% of UK law firms are ready for the General Data Protection Regulation and one in five have experienced an attempted cyber attack in the past month
Tue Nov 14, 2017
Cyber and physical security are inseparable
Biometrics and pattern recognition, coupled with data from internet of things sensors, will provide the fabric of future smart ecosystems
Tue Nov 14, 2017
IPSoft’s latest robot will process helpdesk requests from users and automate fixes
AI software maker combines a cognitive front end and automated back end to simplify enterprise service requests from workers
Tue Nov 14, 2017
Waltham Forest Council gives 5G network plans a boost
Waltham Forest Council in London is to allow Arqiva to deploy small cell technology on 16,000 lampposts across the borough
Tue Nov 14, 2017
SSE to build fibre broadband network in London’s sewers
SSE Enterprise Telecoms has signed an agreement with Thames Water to deploy fibre broadband cables throughout the utility’s sewage pipes
Tue Nov 14, 2017
Government will deliver at least 89 digital services by 2020, says Caroline Nokes
New minister for digital government talks about plans for more digital services, the importance of digital in Brexit, and the roll-out of Gov.uk Verify
Tue Nov 14, 2017
Jardine Lloyd Thompson outsources IT infrastructure to HCL
Financial services group extends IT services contract to help it further modernise its IT infrastructure globally
Tue Nov 14, 2017
GDPR is a business opportunity, says Belgian minister
The EU’s General Data Protection Regulation should not be viewed only as a compliance issue, says Belgium’s minister for privacy
Tue Nov 14, 2017
FA kicks off digital services contract with Cognizant
The FA is working with Cognizant to improve digital engagement with players and fans
Tue Nov 14, 2017
Emergency Services Network delay to cost hundreds of millions
The Emergency Services Network roll-out has hit further delays and is likely to become very costly indeed, the Public Accounts Committee has heard
Tue Nov 14, 2017
£115 constructed mask bypasses iPhone X Face ID verification
A security company has used a 3D-printed mask to trick the face recognition technology on Apple's new iPhone X
Tue Nov 14, 2017
Panasas storage, director blades split into separate devices
Panasas hybrid storage offers 57 PB of raw capacity with 200 shelves. ActiveStor Director 100 sits atop a rack of Panasas arrays. Customers can scale types and capacities of media.
Tue Nov 14, 2017
Business in digital world demands considered approach
Companies need to think carefully about their approach to doing business in a complex, connected, digital world, according to a Belgian risk specialist
Tue Nov 14, 2017
AVGater abuses antivirus software for local system takeover
A new proof-of-concept exploit, called AVGater, has found a way to abuse antivirus quarantines to attack systems and gain full control.
Tue Nov 14, 2017
Prime minister Theresa May offers extra support for 'world-class' UK tech sector
Government announces expansion of visa scheme for top overseas tech talent, and additional funding to support startups and broadband
Wed Nov 15, 2017
Dubai Road and Transport Authority pilots artificial intelligence to measure customer happiness
Initiative is part of the UAE’s strategy to make Dubai the smartest and happiest city in the world
Wed Nov 15, 2017
GDPR impact complex, expert warns
The full impact of the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is complex, warns the head of ICT at T-Systems Belgium
Wed Nov 15, 2017
Banks ideally placed to fill identity void, says consultant
Current approaches to identity are too backward looking and need revision, according to a UK-based business management consultant
Wed Nov 15, 2017
Ditch witch brings FTTP broadband to Highland hamlets
Openreach has been testing new network design techniques, and a brand new digger, as it rolls out full fibre broadband to some of the UK’s remotest communities
Wed Nov 15, 2017
EE conducts UK’s first 5G mobile network test
Mobile operator has successfully conducted the first test of an end-to-end 5G network architecture in the UK
Wed Nov 15, 2017
How the biggest cyber security disasters could have been avoided
The headline-grabbing breaches that hit Accenture and Equifax in 2017 could have been averted had basic cyber hygiene been in place
Wed Nov 15, 2017
Operational issues are putting telcos off NFV, report claims
Telecoms operators and other comms services providers face roadblocks when it comes to network functions virtualisation, thanks to a range of operational issues, says consultant Cartesian
Wed Nov 15, 2017
Critical IT problems cost UK organisations £200,000 a month
UK companies are losing hundreds of thousands of pounds a month because of IT problems, but are relatively good at preventing the same issues recurring
Wed Nov 15, 2017
Oxford University gets deep learning supercomputer
Academics and the IT industry will be able to use university’s Atos-supplied supercomputer as a service
Wed Nov 15, 2017
DWP insourced 400 staff from HPE into new IT services subsidiary
New arrangement allows Department for Work and Pensions to pay higher base salaries to encourage staff expecting private sector wages
Wed Nov 15, 2017
New VEP Charter promises vulnerability transparency
The White House wants a more open Vulnerabilities Equities Process and has unveiled a new VEP Charter in order to promote transparency in bug reviews.
Thu Nov 16, 2017
Manufacturers need to step up smart tech investments
Research suggests manufacturers could miss out on billions of pounds of extra revenue if they do not invest in the latest IT
Thu Nov 16, 2017
Post Office court case judge issues warning to legal teams
The high court judge managing the sub-postmasters versus Post Office legal case over an allegedly faulty computer system tells legal teams to cooperate
Thu Nov 16, 2017
Half of UK consumers do not trust firms with personal data
As the GDPR compliance deadline approaches, a survey reveals half of UK consumers do not believe commercial organisations care about their privacy
Thu Nov 16, 2017
Creativity key to innovation, says CA Technologies CEO
With automation an increasing concern, soft skills such as creativity will be essential for successful innovation, says CEO of CA Technologies
Thu Nov 16, 2017
The race is on to build a 5G business case, says BT CEO
Speaking at a Huawei mobile broadband event, BT CEO Gavin Patterson said telcos and mobile operators must overcome the challenge of building viable business cases for investment in 5G mobile networks – and quickly
Thu Nov 16, 2017
Free Quad9 internet threat protection launched
IBM, Packet Clearing House and the Global Cyber Alliance join forces to protect businesses and consumers from internet threats free of charge
Thu Nov 16, 2017
Scientific study reveals Bitcoin is not dominant in cryptocurrency market
Study into the ecology of cryptocurrencies has found that investors only consider market share when buying
Thu Nov 16, 2017
MPs warn of ‘deeply worrying’ risks if new customs IT systems are not ready for Brexit
Home Affairs committee calls on government to improve contingency planning in case new systems miss Brexit deadline at end of March 2019
Thu Nov 16, 2017
Private Swiss bank Julius Baer to save $1m a year with cloud HR
Julius Baer banks on higher returns after replacing on-premise systems with cloud HR services
Thu Nov 16, 2017
Europe not ready for imminent cyber strikes, say infosec professionals
Information security leaders in Europe believe a major breach of critical infrastructure is coming and that data breaches in their own organisations are imminent – yet most are not ready
Thu Nov 16, 2017
ICO pushes for jail terms for personal data snoops
Information Commissioner’s Office says it backs prison sentences for anyone abusing their position to access personal data unlawfully
Thu Nov 16, 2017
Data report posits post-Brexit productivity uplift
A report published to coincide with Big Data London 2017 finds UK organisations confident that data skills investment will engender productivity uplift, despite Brexit
Thu Nov 16, 2017
Budget 2017: TechUK demands datacentre energy reform to stop post-Brexit market slump
TechUK airs fears over long-term growth and prosperity of UK datacentre market post-Brexit, without urgent government help on rising energy costs
Thu Nov 16, 2017
Quobyte preps 2.0 Data Center File System software update
One startup's 'Google-style' software-defined storage upgrade features 'table stakes,' such as volume mirroring for disaster recovery and support for Mac and Windows clients.
Thu Nov 16, 2017
Federal vulnerability review under new VEP still has questions
Experts are still unsure about the Vulnerabilities Equities Process, but admit the new VEP Charter could be a good step toward improving federal vulnerability review.
Thu Nov 16, 2017
Kaspersky sheds more light on Equation Group malware detection
A lengthy Kaspersky report offers more insight into how the antivirus company discovered Equation Group malware and came to possess classified U.S. government data.
Thu Nov 16, 2017
LiveAction software focuses on provisioning resources
Bloggers look into LiveAction software aimed at provisioning resources, the threat posed by the cybersecurity skills shortage and using Linux for data center switches.
Fri Nov 17, 2017
Malaysia’s digital economy on track
Deputy prime minister outlines Malaysia’s digital efforts, noting that the digital economy will account for one-fifth of the country’s GDP by 2020
Fri Nov 17, 2017
Computer science student wins 2017 UK Cyber Security Challenge
Cyber attack simulation challenge sees 22-year-old computer science student crowned UK amateur cyber security champion
Fri Nov 17, 2017
ICO funds first four privacy tool development projects
The UK’s privacy watchdog has begun funding innovative research into data privacy tools for children and the medical and financial sectors
Fri Nov 17, 2017
BT sets aside £20m for FTTP roll-out in Northern Ireland
Telco hopes to deliver full-fibre broadband services to 140,000 properties by March 2019
Fri Nov 17, 2017
One-third of London tech firms losing out on potential hires due to Brexit
London tech firms are losing out on potential recruits as a result of Brexit
Fri Nov 17, 2017
Cambridge University sets up £25m network research group
Academic networking and communications research project will run for five years with financial support from BT and Huawei
Fri Nov 17, 2017
Cost optimisation valued as the biggest reason to use multi-cloud
Organisations value cost optimisation as the main drawing point to multi-cloud, research shows.
Fri Nov 17, 2017
Tieto turns to analytics to boost recruitment and retention of IT staff
Tieto, which supplies IT technology and services in the Nordics, rolls out cloud-based HR services to gain an edge in recruiting and retaining skilled IT staff
Fri Nov 17, 2017
Researchers bypass iPhone X security feature Face ID
News roundup: In under a week after its release, researchers were able to bypass the main iPhone X security feature, Face ID. Plus, Microsoft patched a 17-year-old flaw, and more.
Fri Nov 17, 2017
Business crucial to cyber crime fight, say UK cyber cops
Business has a crucial role in fighting cyber crime in terms of intelligence sharing and pursuing cyber criminals, according to the country’s top cyber cops
Fri Nov 17, 2017
Google bug bounty pays $100,000 for Chrome OS exploit
An anonymous security researcher has once again earned the top Google bug bounty prize in the Chrome Reward Program for a Chrome OS exploit chain.