TechTarget News - Week of Apr 01, 2018
Mon Apr 2, 2018
Nvidia, Pure Storage FlashBlade lift 'AIRI' infrastructure
Pure Storage AIRI is AI-ready infrastructure that integrates Pure's all-flash FlashBlade NAND storage blades and four Nvidia DGX-1 artificial intelligence supercomputers.
Mon Apr 2, 2018
Nutanix HCI, Nakivo backup go straight into Compton schools
The Compton, Calif., school district reduces its data center server and storage footprint with Nutanix hyper-convergence and simplifies data backup with Nakivo software.
Mon Apr 2, 2018
Value in IoT interoperability discussed at IoTBuild USA 2018
Experts at the IoTBuild conference explored how enterprises can create value through IoT interoperability and interchangeability.
Mon Apr 2, 2018
Wasabi Technologies eliminates cloud storage egress fees
Startup Wasabi seeks to shake up pricing by eliminating egress fees major cloud storage providers AWS, Google and Microsoft charge to transfer data.
Mon Apr 2, 2018
Airbnb incorporates tech to help build digital trust in data economy
Automated bots have made it difficult to determine whether someone online is real, but Airbnb is turning to tech to help build digital trust among its customers.
Tue Apr 3, 2018
Lawyers more influential than IT staff in cloud deployments
Traditionally considered risk-adverse, lawyers are twice as more influential than in-house technology staff about cloud, research finds
Tue Apr 3, 2018
Automation and gamification key to cyber security
The use of automation and gamification are key to winning the fight against cyber criminals in the face of the skills’ shortage, a study investigating challenges facing IT security teams reveals
Tue Apr 3, 2018
Oracle expands availability of cloud services from UK datacentre region
Database giant claims expansion of UK datacentre region shows its commitment to customers
Tue Apr 3, 2018
Future of internet regulation is focus of Lords inquiry
Inquiry will seek evidence on whether or not the law is up to the job of regulating online platforms such as Facebook, and what improvements can be made
Tue Apr 3, 2018
Data breaches revealed at four US retail chains
The Easter weekend has seen another round of data breaches, further underlining that many companies are still failing to take the necessary steps to protect customer data
Tue Apr 3, 2018
Data policy move to DCMS causes mixed reactions
Some believe Theresa May handing over government data policy responsibility to DCMS is “downgrading digital government” while others see it as a positive move
Tue Apr 3, 2018
CompTIA acquisitions add training muscle
The training specialist has made a couple of acquisitions that should give it much more depth in its ability to provide training to IT professionals
Tue Apr 3, 2018
Microsoft rings in the changes to support devices
Partners have a new organisation management chart to get to grips with as the firm looks to split the teams running Windows and devices
Tue Apr 3, 2018
IT set to gain the most from AI and automation
IT administrators anticipate that artificial intelligence and automation will only affect mundane tasks, freeing up 19% of their workload
Tue Apr 3, 2018
UK firms failing to make financial plans for cyber attacks
Most UK firms are failing to plan for the financial impact of cyber attacks, a survey by Lloyds Bank has revealed
Tue Apr 3, 2018
Azure serial console update addresses cloud troubleshooting
An Azure debugging tool gives admins a better handle on problems when VMs don't boot properly, with a familiar feel for those more comfortable with on-premises architectures.
Tue Apr 3, 2018
Elastifile adds NFS file services to Google Cloud Launcher
Startup Elastifile makes available push-button option to deploy its NFS-based scale-out file system on hourly or long-term basis with fast solid-state drives on Google Cloud Platform.
Tue Apr 3, 2018
TetherView desktop disaster recovery offers a way into VDI
With standby virtual desktops from TetherView, IT can forgo full-fledged backup data centers for disaster recovery. The company CEO details use cases for the technology and more.
Tue Apr 3, 2018
Juniper Security Director helped by Cyphort analytics
Cyphort analytics is now a part of Juniper Security Director. Juniper has introduced integration between the policy manager and the Cyphort security software acquired last year.
Tue Apr 3, 2018
Cloudflare 1.1.1.1 DNS promises more private web browsing
Cloudflare promises its new 1.1.1.1 DNS service is faster and enables better privacy for web browsing than competing offerings, but it's unclear how different its service will be.
Tue Apr 3, 2018
JetStream Cross-Cloud Platform takes flight for DR, management
New vendor JetStream Software incorporated technology from flash caching developer FlashSoft and worked with VMware on its initial cloud data management releases.
Wed Apr 4, 2018
IT decision-makers trust Facebook less and are changing policies
As Facebook scrambles to contain the damage from the Cambridge Analytica data exploitation scandal, a survey reveals that a majority of IT decision-makers have lost trust in the social networking firm
Wed Apr 4, 2018
AWS expands edge computing service to Singapore
Amazon’s Snowball Edge strengthens its support for hybrid use cases in a fast-growing market for the internet of things and hybrid IT
Wed Apr 4, 2018
InfiniSync backup ‘bunker’ gives zero RPO for critical apps
Infinidat launches InfiniSync “black box” as off-site storage on-site, plus new Infinibox PB-scale array, cloud storage service Neutrix Cloud and InfiniGuard backup appliance
Wed Apr 4, 2018
UN adopts Tableau as global standard to augment decision support
The United Nations has struck a deal with data visualisation software supplier Tableau to extend its use as an organisation-wide standard
Wed Apr 4, 2018
ESET opts for two-tier approach to support ambitious channel growth plans
The endpoint protection player is looking for ambitious channel growth and has turned to distribution to support that aim
Wed Apr 4, 2018
Average attacker dwell time nearly six months for EMEA, study shows
Firms in Europe, the Middle East and Africa take nearly six months to detect cyber attacks on average, a report reveals
Wed Apr 4, 2018
DXC extends Microsoft support with deals in the UK and Australia
Ambitions by the channel player to be the largest independent Microsoft Dynamics operator get a shot in the arm with a double acquisition
Wed Apr 4, 2018
Rubrik Polaris SaaS app targets multi-cloud data
Rubrik takes another step toward cloud data management with Polaris GPS, a SaaS app that brings together secondary data stored in on-premises appliances and across clouds.
Wed Apr 4, 2018
LGA proposes full-fibre broadband kitemark for homebuyers
The Local Government Association has urged housing developers to adopt proposals for a fibre-to-the-premises broadband kitemark for new-build homes in rural areas
Wed Apr 4, 2018
Ransomware puts pressure on incident response
Cyber attackers switched focus to ransomware attacks in 2017 putting pressure on incident response, while human error was responsible for two-thirds of compromised records, a study shows
Wed Apr 4, 2018
Tech City and Tech North merge to support startups nationwide
Southern and northern groups finalise merger to become Tech Nation as government pledges £21m in funding
Wed Apr 4, 2018
Qumulo P-Series packs NVMe into scale-out NAS
Qumulo goes after organizations with large, unstructured data stores that have a new need for speed with its all-flash NVMe P-Series scale-out NAS, which holds up to 24 NVMe SSD drives in a node.
Wed Apr 4, 2018
IDC names four SDN providers to watch
An IDC report named Apstra, Big Switch Networks, Plexxi and Pluribus Networks as SDN providers to watch; Martello aims to validate Elfiq-based SD-WAN; and Aryaka extends to China.
Wed Apr 4, 2018
Cisco Jabber client gets multiline calling, bot developer kit
The latest version of the Cisco Jabber client supports multiline calling and includes developer tools for building bots. The upgrades demonstrate the vendor's continued commitment to its on-premises UC product.
Wed Apr 4, 2018
Report: Patient relationship management could curb readmissions
A new report from Chilmark Research points to future gains for patient relationship management software, potentially in the tricky area of decreasing 30-day patient readmissions.
Wed Apr 4, 2018
Integrate endpoint management systems for better security
This week, networking bloggers discuss combining endpoint management systems with security, thorny wireless devices and the logic of an IXP atop a VXLAN infrastructure.
Thu Apr 5, 2018
IR35 reforms: Calls for inquiry into pre-launch tests of HMRC IR35 assessment tool
HM Revenue & Customs hits back at contractors who claim it failed to test its online IR35 status assessment tool rigorously enough in the run-up to its launch in March 2017, as calls for an inquiry into its dev and test procedures grow
Thu Apr 5, 2018
Interview: GDPR will give Dutch privacy watchdog its teeth
The Netherlands’ privacy watchdog has not handed out fines so far because there has been no reason to, says the organisation’s chairman, Aleid Wolfsen
Thu Apr 5, 2018
Microsoft plans to invest $5bn to boost IoT business
Its vision involves sensor data from IoT devices being processed across a distributed computing infrastructure from the edge to Azure
Thu Apr 5, 2018
Microsoft outlines approach to intellectual property
Enterprises will own patents and industrial design rights that result from new technology jointly developed with Microsoft, among a raft of intellectual property principles unveiled by the software giant
Thu Apr 5, 2018
5G mobile spectrum auction raises £1.3bn
The principal bidding stage in Ofcom’s latest mobile network spectrum auction has concluded, raising more than £1bn for the Treasury
Thu Apr 5, 2018
More than 1.5 billion business and consumer files exposed online
With just over a month to go before the GDPR compliance deadline, more than 1.5 billion data files are exposed online without adequate protections, a report reveals
Thu Apr 5, 2018
Extreme Networks increases finance options for partners
The vendor is hoping it can use zero interest and other finance offers to encourage users to increase their networking investments
Thu Apr 5, 2018
The Hackett Group predicts rise of robotic process automation
RPA promises to make certain back-office business processes vastly more efficient by taking over manual tasks
Thu Apr 5, 2018
Pfizer tech startup accelerator will be a shot in the arm for healthcare innovation
Pharmaceutical giant invites startups to apply for its second Healthcare Hub: London accelerator, with the chance to share £50,000 funding
Thu Apr 5, 2018
Apple Business Chat taps consumer comfort zone
Apple is partnering with a handful of large businesses for the beta release of Apple Business Chat. The messaging service should help Apple compete with Facebook and Google in the enterprise market.
Thu Apr 5, 2018
Business should note Facebook data sharing, say security advisers
Businesses that use Facebook and have employees that use it should take note that data is shared with potential cyber attackers, security advisers warn, as Facebook reveals the Cambridge Analytica data exploitation scandal may affect 87 million users
Thu Apr 5, 2018
Datrium storage software adds AWS cloud backup
Datrium DVX 4.0 adds enterprise features such as AWS' cloud backup and recovery service, Oracle RAC support, VM fault tolerance and FIPS 140-2 security validation.
Thu Apr 5, 2018
Retail sector top cyber attack target
The retail sector was the top cyber attack target in 2017, as cyber attacks evolved to become more organised and structured, a report reveals
Thu Apr 5, 2018
Meta Networks NaaS offers SD-WAN, VPN, cloud connectivity
Startup Meta Networks has debuted its network as a service. The company's first offering delivers SD-WAN, security, VPNs and multi-cloud connectivity in an internet-based WAN.
Thu Apr 5, 2018
Intel's Spectre microcode patch not coming for older chips
No Spectre microcode patches will be coming for older Intel processors, but the newest generation of Intel CPUs will have mitigations built in when they ship later this year.
Thu Apr 5, 2018
Deutsche Bank system replacement already paying back
Deutsche bank is replacing a complex IT infrastructure that helps its traders operate and automates regulatory compliance processes
Thu Apr 5, 2018
AWS security tools fill platform gaps
AWS added more features to secure data on its platform, including private certificates, a managed service for secrets and a hub for policies regardless of where applications run.
Fri Apr 6, 2018
Facebook among 30 organisations under investigation by the ICO
Facebook is among 30 organisations under investigation by the UK’s privacy watchdog for misusing personal data for political and other purposes
Fri Apr 6, 2018
HSBC IT whistleblower faces extradition to Switzerland
Hervé Falciani, who stole data from thousands of private banking customers, is apprehended in Spain following the issuing of an international arrest warrant
Fri Apr 6, 2018
Why Lufthansa went back to the drawing board with its HR IT project
Aviation group says it is confident of landing a company-wide IT project following a sometimes turbulent journey
Fri Apr 6, 2018
Microsoft outage: Europe-wide downtime locks Office 365 and Azure users out of cloud
Microsoft engineers cite Azure Active Directory fault as cause of cloud customer service woes across Europe
Fri Apr 6, 2018
UK challenger bank gives up banking licence to focus on fintech
CivilisedBank plans to serve small and medium-sized enterprises with savings and investment products
Fri Apr 6, 2018
IBM Watson Assistant offers flexibility, data privacy
IBM has released a toolkit for building enterprise-grade virtual assistants. The IBM Watson Assistant is highly customizable and lets businesses keep their data private.
Fri Apr 6, 2018
Business increases use of encryption in the cloud
The use of encryption has seen double-digit growth in the past year due to a number of security-related drivers, a study has revealed
Fri Apr 6, 2018
Microsoft created Windows Defender flaw by breaking UnRAR code
Microsoft's poor coding when forking and modifying open source UnRAR code introduced a critical Windows Defender flaw that could allow an attacker full system rights.
Fri Apr 6, 2018
Pipeline cyberattack shuts down natural gas company communications
News roundup: A pipeline cyberattack shut down communications for several U.S. natural gas providers. Plus, Facebook removed accounts and pages run by the Russian IRA, and more.
Fri Apr 6, 2018
Savvius channel: Partners drive network tool vendor's revenue
Savvius is getting an assist from 50 U.S. channel partners, as it looks to expand its technology portfolio beyond its traditional break/fix orientation; other news from the week.
Fri Apr 6, 2018
Voice computing goes to work with Microsoft Teams addition of Cortana
Microsoft is integrating Cortana into its Teams collaboration platform. Will it be the baby step voice computing needs to gain traction in the enterprise? The jury is out.
Fri Apr 6, 2018
Using Salesforce Social Studio, Harvard saw power of social media
By looking at its social media data with Salesforce, Harvard Graduate School of Education saw more than 65% of article traffic generated through social media.
Fri Apr 6, 2018
IBM lures developers with AI and machine learning projects
IBM open source projects help to facilitate the creation of machine learning apps and grow that developer base.
Fri Apr 6, 2018
Misconfigured cloud storage leaves 1.5B files exposed
Researchers found misconfigured cloud storage across multiple platforms left huge amounts of data exposed, including medical information and payroll data.