TechTarget News - Week of Feb 18, 2018
Mon Feb 19, 2018
Hong Kong, Singapore to continue datacentre bull run
The two Asian cities, Hong Kong and Singapore, will remain primary destinations for datacentre deployments in the APAC region for the foreseeable future
Mon Feb 19, 2018
Google reveals Edge flaw after Microsoft fails to meet deadline
Google’s Project Zero has gone public with another Microsoft security vulnerability after the software giant failed to issue a fix within allotted time
Mon Feb 19, 2018
Take-up of chatbots will accelerate over next two years
Chatbots and artificial intelligence are becoming an increasingly important part of customer services
Mon Feb 19, 2018
Nuvias extends Cisco UC support
The distributor has built on its relationship with the recently acquired UC as a service player BroadSoft
Mon Feb 19, 2018
Nokia plans job cuts in Finland
Hundreds of IT jobs are at risk in Finland as Nokia announces plans for more cuts
Mon Feb 19, 2018
Rackspace upgrade to save $12m with Scality object storage
Cloud services giant Rackspace brings in Scality object storage in a move that slashes 4,000 boxes from its server count as it separates compute and storage
Mon Feb 19, 2018
The Chromebook opportunity
With a wide range of price points and the flexibility that should appeal to customers in vertical markets the channel might want to take a closer look at the hardware
Mon Feb 19, 2018
Channel roundup: Who's gone where?
If there is a trend this week it is in vendors looking to install fresh channel leadership to get more partner growth
Mon Feb 19, 2018
Church spires to become mobile coverage hotspots
Following successful trials in East Anglia, DCMS and Defra plan to encourage rural vicars to host broadband connectivity hotspots in their churches
Mon Feb 19, 2018
Tech Data extends reseller credit lines
The distributor is marking the tenth anniversary of its Credit Elevator scheme by extending the funds on offer
Mon Feb 19, 2018
Filament Blocklet Chip connects blockchain and IoT edge
Blockchain is already hyped for IoT use, but Filament is the first company to enable basic blockchain operations to be computed on its Blocklet Chip, a chip directly on the device.
Mon Feb 19, 2018
Lauri Love can stay in UK: prosecutors will not appeal extradition ruling
Crown Prosecution Service gives undertaking to Lauri Love that it will not appeal against a court decision not to extradite him to the US – but prosecutors are seeking leave to appeal over part of the court ruling on extradition procedure
Mon Feb 19, 2018
VMware SaaS technology, hybrid cloud help IT with 2018 plans
Hybrid cloud is the top IT priority for users in 2018, with SaaS technology at a close second, according to a TechTarget survey. Let's see what VMware's doing in these markets.
Mon Feb 19, 2018
RackTop Systems, Seagate launch secure NAS
RackTop Secure Data Protection Platform transfers data to cloud or other storage systems. It is intended for enterprises with compliance requirements.
Mon Feb 19, 2018
Limeade releases new employee engagement software
HR tech news roundup: Employee engagement software vendor Limeade expands platform and releases inclusion module for large enterprises seeking more diverse workforces.
Mon Feb 19, 2018
GRC professionals: Regs, big data, cloud top IT priorities 2018
Regulatory initiatives remain at the top of GRC pros' lists of tech projects, according to TechTarget's annual IT Priorities 2018 survey, but grab less attention than last year.
Tue Feb 20, 2018
Botnets shift focus to credential abuse
Cyber criminals are increasingly using automated attacks that make use of stolen credentials, a security threat report warns
Tue Feb 20, 2018
UK finance regulator collaborates with US counterpart on fintech
The FCA is working with a US finance regulator to support financial technology companies on both sides of the Atlantic
Tue Feb 20, 2018
Load Dynamix is now WorkloadWisdom and adds more NAS support
Virtual Instruments enhances NAS testing and monitoring capabilities with SMB and 25GbE support in WorkloadWisdom but hybrid cloud monitoring will remain off limits for now
Tue Feb 20, 2018
CIO interview: Matthew Wallbridge, head of ICT, Croydon Council
Croydon’s ICT boss talks about why being “good” isn’t good enough and building a new ICT delivery model
Tue Feb 20, 2018
NHS Digital plots Office 365 and NHSmail integration to boost collaboration in healthcare
NHS Digital outlines delivery timeline for integrating NHSmail with Microsoft Office 365, as it strives to improve collaboration between health and social care stakeholders
Tue Feb 20, 2018
CIO interview: Theo Blackwell, London chief digital officer, Mayor of London’s Office
London CDO Theo Blackwell talks about cross-council collaboration, London’s role as a data-driven city and the importance of ensuring the capital won’t lose out on talent post-Brexit
Tue Feb 20, 2018
Commvault channel chief increasing partner support
The recently appointed channel chief at data management player Commvault has pledged to increase support for partners
Tue Feb 20, 2018
University of Cambridge to host ethical hacking challenge
Cambridge is hosting its 2018 hacking challenge, aiming to captivate students and address the cyber security skills shortage
Tue Feb 20, 2018
Government must invest in efficient IT to support food trade post-Brexit, say MPs
Inefficient IT and infrastructure at the border could cause perishable foods to spoil, says committee, which calls for the government to ensure the right IT is in place for prompt export and import
Tue Feb 20, 2018
UK local councils under huge cyber attack pressure
Investigation underlines importance of security automation and employee awareness training
Tue Feb 20, 2018
4G IoT network may ease aviation sector fears over drone safety
Vodafone is testing mobile and internet of things network technology to protect commercial aircraft from badly flown drones
Tue Feb 20, 2018
Strategic cyber criminals likely to capitalise on GDPR
As cyber criminals concentrate on targeted, strategic, money-making attacks, they are likely to use GDPR fines as leverage to extort money from organisations, a report warns
Tue Feb 20, 2018
Verizon kicks off managed SD-WLAN service with Mist
Verizon is using technology from Mist to anchor a managed SD-WLAN service in an effort to extend its service footprint to customers' WLANs.
Tue Feb 20, 2018
Businesses face unprecedented volume of cyber attacks
Organisations are facing the highest levels of cyber attacks in both number and sophistication as automated swarm attacks increase, a cyber threat report reveals
Tue Feb 20, 2018
Rubrik shares growth stats and welcomes fresh faces
The cloud data specialist has revealed it is growing quickly and has attracted more talent to join the executive ranks
Tue Feb 20, 2018
IBM Power9 servers seek market inroads to AI, cloud
IBM follows up its first Power9 server with a raft of systems designed to appeal to a wider array of markets -- most notably, AI and cloud deployments.
Tue Feb 20, 2018
Enterprises choose managed SD-WAN over DIY SD-WAN deployment
Enterprises prefer purchasing managed SD-WAN services, rather than taking the DIY SD-WAN deployment approach, according to recent research from Frost & Sullivan.
Tue Feb 20, 2018
Xively buy broadens Google Cloud IoT tool utility
The latest Google Cloud acquisition points to a doubling down on IoT, as the company tries to keep pace with AWS and Microsoft Azure in this emerging market.
Wed Feb 21, 2018
Digital economy to make up 60% of APAC’s GDP by 2021
The surge in GDP contribution will come as more organisations shift from digital transformation initiatives aimed at shoring up productivity towards digital product development
Wed Feb 21, 2018
Demand for cyber security skills outstrips internal supply, research finds
Businesses are increasingly looking for cyber security skills, but the gap between demand and supply is still prominent
Wed Feb 21, 2018
UAE makes artificial intelligence leap
The UAE is investing in becoming a global pioneer in the use of artificial intelligence technology in various sectors of its economy
Wed Feb 21, 2018
Infosys opens delivery and innovation centre in Finland
Infosys is stepping up its Nordic presence with a new operation in Finland, with a design and innovation centre in Helsinki in spring 2018
Wed Feb 21, 2018
AI a threat to cyber security, warns report
Artificial intelligence is being incorporated into a range of cyber security products, but the technology may also introduce new threats, a report warns
Wed Feb 21, 2018
CBRE: European colocation market adjusts to 'new' high-growth norms in 2017
As the take-up and supply of datacentre capacity across Europe continues to hit new heights, CBRE claims the colocation market is entering a phase where high growth is becoming the "new normal"
Wed Feb 21, 2018
Security leaders investing in automation and AI, study shows
Automation and artificial Intelligence are being used to defend against cyber threats, says report, but experts warn that these tools and technologies can be exploited by attackers
Wed Feb 21, 2018
Economic impact of cyber crime is significant and rising
Cyber attacks are becoming easier to carry out while defences remain inadequate, study shows
Wed Feb 21, 2018
VX Fiber brings Swedish open access full-fibre broadband model to UK
Flush with success in its home market, Swedish open access full-fibre broadband specialist VX Fiber is launching in the UK, with plans to shake up service delivery to users by helping local councils monetise their network assets
Wed Feb 21, 2018
Vectra planning European expansion post funding
The security firm has secured a round of funding that it intends using to fuel its international expansion
Wed Feb 21, 2018
People worried about data security in public sector, survey finds
Majority of people are concerned with the security of the data they share with public sector organisations, according to a report
Wed Feb 21, 2018
Chef InSpec widens the compliance-as-code possibilities with v2.0
Chef InSpec 2.0 adds infrastructure tests for compliance policy enforcement, and the tool's expansion into more areas of the DevOps workflow won't stop there.
Wed Feb 21, 2018
Lloyds Bank announces three-year digital transformation
Lloyds Bank has announced plans to transform how it serves customers through substantial digital investment
Wed Feb 21, 2018
FBI seeks information on IaaS and SaaS providers as cloud push gathers pace
The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is seeking information about the capabilities of the public cloud provider community, in preparation for move off-premise
Wed Feb 21, 2018
CityFibre launches consumer broadband partnership in Aberdeen
CityFibre and Vodafone are preparing to launch a consumer FTTP broadband service in Aberdeen
Wed Feb 21, 2018
Skills gap still causing concerns
Those hoping that this year would see an easing of the skills gap are going to be disappointed
Wed Feb 21, 2018
New IBM storage products key on NAS, cloud, NVMe over Fabric
IBM launches new and updated Spectrum software-defined storage products, including a new NAS option, and commits to broadened end-to-end NVMe over Fabrics support by the third quarter.
Wed Feb 21, 2018
HR recruiting tools get VC funding, as tech wages rise
The HR recruiting tools market shows no shortage of investor interest. In two months, three platforms have launched. Rising tech wages point to increasing competition for talent.
Wed Feb 21, 2018
Android Enterprise Recommended touts quick security updates
Google's new program certifies devices that meet minimum hardware requirements, provide regular Android security updates and offer a consistent management experience.
Wed Feb 21, 2018
Manchester Science Partnerships opens competition to drive data science and tech startups forward
Manchester Science Partnerships has begun a competition for startups to win free desk space at its Tech Incubator
Wed Feb 21, 2018
Google discloses Microsoft Edge vulnerability without a patch
Google's Project Zero publicly published an Edge browser vulnerability after the 90-day disclosure deadline expired, and Microsoft has yet to patch the flaw.
Wed Feb 21, 2018
Riverbed SD-WAN gets connections to Amazon, Microsoft clouds
Riverbed SD-WAN now includes support for private connections to Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure. Other enhancements include support for the Xirrus WLAN.
Wed Feb 21, 2018
Cryptojacking attacks hit enterprises' cloud servers
Cloud security vendor RedLock discovered threat actors had gained access to several enterprise cloud environments, including Tesla's, and used them for cryptojacking schemes.
Thu Feb 22, 2018
UK organisations failing to take action against fraud
UK organisations are facing increasingly complex and costly incidents of fraud partly due to increasing cyber fraud, yet few are making use of the anti-fraud technologies available, a survey has revealed
Thu Feb 22, 2018
Email attacks and incident detection top security challenges
Email inboxes are the weakest link in security perimeters, and companies struggle with detecting security incidents quickly and accurately, a report finds
Thu Feb 22, 2018
O2 uses The O2 to run 5G mobile network trials
Mobile network operator O2 is to trial a 5G ‘experience’ at the eponymous London music venue later in 2018
Thu Feb 22, 2018
Google calls out Microsoft for failing to fix reported flaw
Google’s Project Zero has gone public with a Windows 10 flaw that Microsoft claimed to have fixed in its February security update
Thu Feb 22, 2018
Schoolkids want social media giants to do more to stop online bullying
Schoolchildren feel that social media companies such as Facebook and Instagram can do much more to protect them from online abuse
Thu Feb 22, 2018
First Direct pilots open banking platform
HSBC's internet banking platform is testing out its service that enables customers to put all their bank accounts, from multiple providers, in one place
Thu Feb 22, 2018
UK plans laws to protect company directors from ID theft
Legislation will make it easier for directors to remove their personal addresses from the company register
Thu Feb 22, 2018
MPs run the rule over digital currency to identify risks and opportunities
MPs are taking a close look at the potential opportunities and risks associated with the UK adoption of cryptocurrencies and the technology that underpins them
Thu Feb 22, 2018
Developers urged to submit apps to NHS Apps Library
NHS Digital and NHS England have further opened up the newly updated NHS Apps Library, and are asking developers to submit their apps for assessment
Thu Feb 22, 2018
Hitachi Vantara ups ante on industrial IoT
Potential internet of things powerhouse believes its deep expertise in operational technology will give it a leg up over traditional IT rivals
Thu Feb 22, 2018
Phoenix Business Solutions shuffles senior management pack
It's all change at the top of the legal IT specialist as the CEO moves on to another opportunity
Thu Feb 22, 2018
5G mobile network rocks up in Brighton
Digital Catapult and the Coast to Capital LEP will switch on a 5G mobile network test bed in Brighton in April 2018
Thu Feb 22, 2018
Emergency Services Network progress ‘deeply unsatisfactory’, says PAC
A Home Office review of the Emergency Services Mobile Communications Programme will not be finished before the end of July, the Public Accounts Committee has been told
Thu Feb 22, 2018
Container security tools abound, but IT pros await big vendors
Container security startups peddle unique approaches, but while some early adopters jump on board with fledgling vendors, a majority will watch for industry consolidation first.
Thu Feb 22, 2018
Farming gets £90m tech boost
The government is pushing high tech into agriculture and farming as it fleshes out its Industrial Strategy
Thu Feb 22, 2018
Unprotected Kubernetes consoles expose firms to cryptojacking
A number of big companies have been targeted by crytojacking attacks, where cyber criminals hijack computing power to mine cryptocurrencies, but some have unprotected Kubernetes consoles in common
Thu Feb 22, 2018
Dell EMC steps up support for digital transformation skills
The vendor has rolled out a series of certifications aimed at arming people with the right skills to navigate some of the cloud and security issues that many customers are dealing with
Thu Feb 22, 2018
Nutanix HCI helps keep NFL's Chicago Bears in the game
The Chicago Bears' Nutanix hyper-converged clusters provide cloud-like access to coaching staples, like playbooks, schedules and scouting reports across the NFL team's facilities.
Thu Feb 22, 2018
GDPR data breach notification is just one piece of EU privacy puzzle
With the EU's General Data Protection Regulation looming, Qualys' Darron Gibbard discusses GDPR data breach notifications, and more with the EU's new privacy law.
Thu Feb 22, 2018
Many enterprises need better conference room technology
Enterprises are taking action to ensure they have the conference room technology necessary to support the latest collaboration tools.
Thu Feb 22, 2018
Hana and S/4 users more sophisticated but beset by licensing doubts
Research sponsored by SAP consultancy Centiq finds SAP customers maturing their use of SAP Hana and S/4 Hana, but hindered by licensing concerns and dearth of skills
Thu Feb 22, 2018
Deep learning algorithms power startup's beauty database
Deep learning algorithms are changing how we drive cars and navigate outer space. What about saving our skin? Silicon Valley startup Proven Beauty has a plan.
Thu Feb 22, 2018
Federal HR applications need a makeover, Trump administration says
U.S. government HR systems are heavily customized and out-of-date. They can't share data effectively, crimping the use of people analytics tools. Trump wants to change that.
Thu Feb 22, 2018
Virtual Instruments rebrands Load DynamiX as WorkloadWisdom
Virtual Instruments rebrands Load DynamiX Enterprise storage performance validation software, updates its user interface, boosts performance and adds 25 GbE and SMB support.
Thu Feb 22, 2018
Hybrid Reduxio storage shifts gears to midrange enterprises
Reduxio's converged primary and secondary storage integrates native tools for data management and protection. Can the hybrid flash vendor turn a profit and pull off an IPO?
Thu Feb 22, 2018
PV buy takes Accedian network monitoring to the enterprise
Carrier supplier Accedian heads to the enterprise market with the acquisition of French company Performance Vision. Accedian network monitoring tools complement PV's NPM software.
Thu Feb 22, 2018
SEC cybersecurity disclosure rules get a guidance update
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission introduced new SEC cybersecurity disclosure rules to prevent insider trading related to data breaches and other security incidents.
Fri Feb 23, 2018
Avast discovers Tempting Cedar Android spyware campaign
Security researchers have uncovered a three-year-old Android spyware campaign spread through social media and targeting people in the Middle East
Fri Feb 23, 2018
CIO interview: Akash Khurana, CIO and CDO, McDermott International
Akash Khurana’s joint CIO and CDO role enables him to engineer a digital-led business transformation at engineering company McDermott International
Fri Feb 23, 2018
HPE’s new CEO presents strong first quarter for hybrid IT
Just days into his hew role, Antonio Neri presented HPE’s Q1 2018 results. The figures look good, but the company is rebounding from a rough 2017
Fri Feb 23, 2018
HP Inc chief argues the case to upgrade from older, uglier PCs
Average selling price is going up due to component price hike, but businesses and consumers must be given a reason to dump their old and ugly PCs
Fri Feb 23, 2018
RBS’s first profit in a decade accompanied by major first for mobile channel
News of its first profit in 10 years might overshadow a major first for the Royal Bank of Scotland’s mobile channel
Fri Feb 23, 2018
Ofcom pledges to halve the cost of full-fibre broadband network builds
Telecoms regulator Ofcom has finalised plans to make full-fibre broadband network builds cheaper, and encourage more private sector investment
Fri Feb 23, 2018
Public education important in new data protection era, says ICO
UK information commissioner Elizabeth Denham tells Data Protection 2018 event of the tough requirements ahead in a new age of data regulation
Fri Feb 23, 2018
Neri presides over first results and talks channel and servers
Presiding over the first quarterly results as HPE CEO Antonio Neri has indicated that it is working with partners to shift more hardware
Fri Feb 23, 2018
West Midlands Mayor on the hunt for chief digital officer
The mayor wants to appoint a chief digital officer to drive forward the region’s digital strategy and help West Midlands grow as a leading tech hub
Fri Feb 23, 2018
Netwrix looking for expanded partner base with fresh channel programme
The vendor has launched a global partner programme and put executive muscle behind it in EMEA
Fri Feb 23, 2018
IT turns to VMware encryption for added VM security
Encryption features in recent vSphere and vSAN updates aim to balance security with simplicity and performance. For VMware shops, there is little standing in the way of adoption.
Fri Feb 23, 2018
IT services giants face stiff challenge from niche players in IoT market
Traditional broad and large IT services firms are facing competition from niche industry-focused companies in the IoT services market
Fri Feb 23, 2018
More than a quarter of UK shoppers prepared for wearable contactless payments
Mastercard research shows a growing number of shoppers are prepared to make purchases with smartwatches, rings and bracelets
Fri Feb 23, 2018
GDPR is having positive impact on privacy profession, says IAPP
The EU’s new data protection rules are driving greater interest in the privacy profession, and provide an opportunity to develop new business plans, says privacy association
Fri Feb 23, 2018
Published app monitoring helps IT see the complete picture
IT can use published application monitoring to gain insights into app-related performance issues. ControlUp, which recently added it, is one vendor that delivers these metrics.
Fri Feb 23, 2018
What are the top information security objectives for CISOs?
Bloggers delve into CISO information security objectives, Juniper's new product release and how self-sufficient networking teams should try to be in an area of increasing complexity.
Fri Feb 23, 2018
Slack competitor Atlassian Stride releases tools for developers
Atlassian Stride, a Slack competitor, has released an API platform. The ability to integrate with business apps and workflow tools is expected to fuel the growth of the team collaboration market.
Fri Feb 23, 2018
Model N revenue management software gets new capabilities
ERP news briefs: Model N adapts its revenue management to include subscription, outcome-based, risk sharing, as well as physical product, pricing. Priority Software aims at U.S.
Fri Feb 23, 2018
Orion Labs releases push-to-talk app for enterprises
Orion Labs has made its push-to-talk app generally available to enterprises. The voice-powered platform offers benefits beyond the mimicking of walkie-talkies.
Fri Feb 23, 2018
Hackers used SWIFT-based attacks to steal millions from banks
News roundup: Hackers once again used SWIFT-based attacks to steal millions from Russian and Indian banks. Plus, hackers used an L.A. Times website for cryptojacking, and more.
Fri Feb 23, 2018
Ruckus SmartZone to get IoT module
Ruckus plans to release a suite of technology for companies that want to support IoT devices on the WLAN. The suite includes an IoT module for the Ruckus SmartZone controller.
Fri Feb 23, 2018
SAP buys lead-to-money leader CallidusCloud to take on Salesforce
SAP paid $2.4 billion to acquire lead-to-money vendor CallidusCloud, and analysts agree that the significant price may be worth it in an effort to compete with Salesforce.
Fri Feb 23, 2018
JASK channel partner program looks for regional allies
JASK will initially target regional reseller partners and plans to eventually work with managed security service provider firms; other news from the week.
Fri Feb 23, 2018
ConvergeOne goes public, targets cloud skills
Cloud consulting services is one area IT service provider ConvergeOne would like to reinforce as it pursues business as a publicly traded enterprise.