TechTarget News - Week of Apr 29, 2018
Mon Apr 30, 2018
Australia government earmarks A$70m to refresh supercomputers
The investment will fund replacements for two supercomputers at the Pawsey Supercomputing Centre in an effort to bolster Australia’s research capabilities
Mon Apr 30, 2018
Even the smallest of Dutch towns are becoming smart
An increasing number of Dutch towns and cities use street sensors and big data to tackle societal problems. From smart lighting to artificial intelligence that spots violent behaviour in surveillance footage, smart technology is booming in the Netherlands
Mon Apr 30, 2018
Late payments hitting SME pockets
The channel's main customer base is suffering because of late payments and its negative impact on cash flow
Mon Apr 30, 2018
Yorkshire and Humber region awards HSCN contract to Redcentric
Network services provider Redcentric wins the first major regional Health and Social Care Network contract as procurements around England gather pace
Mon Apr 30, 2018
Over a million homes can now access FTTP, says Ofcom
Access to viable broadband services continues to improve across the UK, according to Ofcom
Mon Apr 30, 2018
Starship’s autonomous delivery robots get commercial roll-out
Having successfully trialled its autonomous delivery robots in the UK and US, Estonian startup Starship Technologies is embarking on a full commercial roll-out
Mon Apr 30, 2018
Puppet signals channel opportunities as it extends ecosystem
The DevOps specialist has indicated it is now working with a number of vendors with some of those offering its technology via the channel
Mon Apr 30, 2018
Security industry welcomes NHS move to Windows 10
Representatives of the security industry have welcomed the announcement that the NHS will be migrating to Windows 10 as part of a multi-million pound deal with Microsoft, but warn that the move will not be without its challenges
Mon Apr 30, 2018
New DataCore CEO looks to MaxParallel to drive expansion
DataCore CEO Dave Zabrowski takes the reins from founder George Teixeira as the company works to use MaxParallel product to go beyond storage to the software-defined data center.
Mon Apr 30, 2018
TSB IT disaster moves into a second week
TSB's IT problems have moved into a second week, as the bank fights to get its services and reputation back on track
Mon Apr 30, 2018
Top 2018 cybersecurity trends to watch out for
A glance at IT news shows cybersecurity trends remain on companies' radar. At the CIO Boston Summit, Cybereason's Jessica Stanford discussed steps to defend against risk.
Mon Apr 30, 2018
Getting cyber security innovation to market is key, says NCSC
Getting cyber security innovation to market is an important area of focus, according to the National Cyber Security Centre, which runs a cyber accelerator programme and recently stated a Dragons Den style security innovation pitch at the 2018 CyberUK conference
Mon Apr 30, 2018
Security awareness programs that work against human nature will fail
Security awareness programs should take into account that humans are basically 'lazy, social, creatures of habit,' said KnowBe4's Perry Carpenter at the CIO Boston Summit. Here are three tips.
Mon Apr 30, 2018
Phishing threats still dwarf vulnerabilities, zero-days
Proofpoint research shows that while phishing attacks now require victims to take more steps, the success rate for such attacks hasn't declined and enterprises are still on the defensive.
Mon Apr 30, 2018
Tableau Prep tool aims to ease Tableau data preparation work
Tableau users who previously had to rely on software from other vendors to prepare data now have a new option: Tableau Prep, the BI vendor's own data preparation tool.
Mon Apr 30, 2018
Additive manufacturing industry still small but innovative
The Rapid+TCT 3D printing conference shows new developments in machines, materials and digital systems may fuel growth as an industrial manufacturing option.
Mon Apr 30, 2018
Attackers seek Oracle WebLogic vulnerability after faulty patch
The combination of a broken Oracle WebLogic vulnerability and available proof-of-concept exploit code has led threat actors to search for any servers that are at risk.
Mon Apr 30, 2018
Cloud Foundry deployments boost customer experience, communication
IT pros from Comcast, American Airlines and Zipcar sound off on benefits of the software development platform at April's Cloud Foundry Summit in Boston.
Mon Apr 30, 2018
Windows NTFS flaw posted after disclosure gets nowhere
Proof-of-concept code showing how an NTFS flaw can shut down Windows systems was published by a security researcher nine months after he disclosed it to Microsoft.
Tue May 1, 2018
Digital is a long-term objective, CEOs warned
Don't believe anyone who promises to transform a business digitally in three years, says Gartner Fellow Mark Raskino
Tue May 1, 2018
MPs to grill TSB CEO over IT disaster
Paul Pester will face questions from the Treasury Committee about the bank’s IT problems
Tue May 1, 2018
UK critical services need to up cyber defences to avoid fines
UK critical infrastructure providers could be liable for fines of millions of pounds if they do not improve their cyber defences and resilience of their IT infrastructure, a study reveals
Tue May 1, 2018
Imperial College taps volunteer smartphones for cancer research
Imperial College London is working with the Vodafone Foundation to co-opt smartphone processing power for use in cancer research
Tue May 1, 2018
Bristol’s historic bridge pressed into service for rural broadband
Gigaclear is running cables underneath Bristol’s historic Clifton Suspension Bridge to bring ultrafast full-fibre services to forgotten communities
Tue May 1, 2018
Three starts to prepare core network for 5G
Mobile operator Three has enlisted SSE Enterprise Telecoms to bring 20 core datacentres on-net as it prepares to start rolling out 5G
Tue May 1, 2018
Microsoft’s latest Windows 10 focuses on IT admins
While it will stop those annoying taskbar InBox and social media messages, at the heart of the April 2018 Windows 10 update is an effort to simplify management
Tue May 1, 2018
Exclusive Group makes key hire to support growth plans
Just a few weeks after getting backing from a private equity player the distributor has made an appointment that will support geographic expansion plans
Tue May 1, 2018
ODI and Sport England launch project using data to break down exercise barriers
Ten startups have been chosen as part of the OpenActive accelerator programme to develop fitness products and encourage people to be active
Tue May 1, 2018
VMware NSX portfolio aims to unify local and cloud workloads
VMware's NSX strategy aims to help enterprises stitch together data centers and cloud environments, though it could be overkill for IT shops with simpler needs that are more specific.
Tue May 1, 2018
SuiteWorld 2018: Magic Johnson gives advice on adapting to the millennial customer
Entrepreneur and former basketball star tells SuiteWorld 2018 about the importance of adapting to the millennial customer in a technology-driven age
Tue May 1, 2018
Password practices still poor despite increased threats
Despite growing cyber threats and heightened global awareness of hacking and data breaches, password behaviours remain poor and UK users are in denial, a study has revealed
Tue May 1, 2018
CIO interview: Martyn Wallace, CDO, Scottish Local Government Digital Office
Scottish local government’s chief digital officer describes the challenges of driving digital change across the country’s councils
Tue May 1, 2018
HMRC dismisses criticism of ‘perfectly good’ IR35 online assessment tool
Senior figures from HM Revenue & Customs have hit back at claims that its online IR35 status tool is not fit for purpose, as survey data suggests public sector contractors are being assessed without the tool’s help anyway
Tue May 1, 2018
Gartner: CEOs are talking digital
The digital transformation message has got into the boardroom and is now a CEO priority, which should give the channel some chances to support those firms as they change their operations
Tue May 1, 2018
Gulf Cooperation Council smart city initiatives garner momentum
The Middle East is a hotbed for smart city developments, with activities in the region maturing and adapting to what citizens want
Tue May 1, 2018
Financial management software vendors march ahead
Financial management software vendors FinancialForce, Vena Solutions and Model N have made recent moves to upgrade products, add third-party integrations or accelerate innovation.
Tue May 1, 2018
Dell EMC all-flash PowerMax replaces VMAX, injects NVMe
Dell EMC rebrands its high-end, all-flash VMAX system as PowerMax, which is packed with NVMe flash and inline data reduction. A single system scales to 4 PB, with an onboard AI tiering engine.
Tue May 1, 2018
Dell EMC Global Partner Summit: Tighter integration in the works
Dell EMC partner companies can expect the IT vendor to work toward tighter partner-product portfolio alignment and faster deal registration over the course of 2018.
Tue May 1, 2018
Facebook bolsters enterprise integration with Workplace tool
Facebook wants to embed its platform in the enterprise, and hopes to achieve this through integration with third-party services
Tue May 1, 2018
American Well expands acute care services with Avizia acquisition
At ATA18, American Well's chairman and CEO expressed the company's desire to 'democratize healthcare' with its acquisition of acute care telehealth company Avizia.
Tue May 1, 2018
Google Chrome helps clean up certificate authority industry
The security industry has welcomed the introduction of measures by the Google Chrome browser aimed at achieving certificate transparency
Wed May 2, 2018
Security industry welcomes City of London Police cyber initiative
The security industry has welcomed plans to fight cyber crime in the heart of London using a community-based approach, but says more investment in cyber security skills is required
Wed May 2, 2018
Workday to continue investing heavily in APAC
Cloud applications supplier has increased its investments in the region by more than 50% in the past year, and is looking to maintain its double-digit growth in international markets
Wed May 2, 2018
RBS closes branches after axing challenger bank project
Royal Bank of Scotland to close 162 branches and shed 800 jobs after deciding not to create a challenger bank – but a new digital bank may be on the way
Wed May 2, 2018
IFS 18 Atlanta: CEO Roos asserts customer focus with upgraded ERP suite
IFS uses 2018 world conference in Atlanta to launch upgrade of its enterprise resource planning suite, shepherded by new CEO Darren Roos
Wed May 2, 2018
Dell EMC launches converged infrastructure programme
Vendor hopes new programme will help partners to bundle, sell and build converged infrastructure solutions
Wed May 2, 2018
Dell talks up channel storage opportunity
Dell continues to encourage more storage sales with additional programmes and rebates for partners
Wed May 2, 2018
Dell vows to be easier to work with
One of the main tenets of its channel strategy is to be simple and the firm has introduced a framework to simplify engagement for channel partners
Wed May 2, 2018
Claranet adds Azure depth with Union buy
The managed services player is again hitting the headlines for making an acquisition to bolster its cloud offering
Wed May 2, 2018
Poor websites costing resellers customers
Plenty of resellers have yet to get their digital presence up to scratch and that could cost them business
Wed May 2, 2018
Ransomware still a threat to business, F-Secure warns
Ransomware attacks tapered off towards the end of 2017 after an explosion in such attacks earlier in the year, but ransomware remains a threat to big business, a report reveals
Wed May 2, 2018
Critical infrastructure firms urged to patch Schneider Electric flaws
Critical infrastructure suppliers and manufacturing firms are being urged to ensure that their systems are patched up to date, after researchers discover Schneider Electric remote code execution vulnerability
Wed May 2, 2018
Finnish government launches regional digitisation plan
Finland’s government allocates €400m to support digital projects run by the country’s local authorities
Wed May 2, 2018
ARM aims to boost physical security of IoT
Chipmaker ARM announces microprocessor aimed at improving the physical security capabilities of devices making up the internet of things
Wed May 2, 2018
Cabinet Office updates spend controls
Revamped spend controls policy aims to give departments more flexibility, but requires them to keep a 15-month pipeline plan of any current and intended technology spend above £5m
Wed May 2, 2018
'Software-defined' Dell EMC HCI gets hardware boost
Dell EMC VxRail customers discuss their use of the HCI platform inside and outside the data center; platform moves to faster 14th gen PowerEdge servers powered by NVMe flash.
Wed May 2, 2018
Up to 270 women may have died due to breast cancer screening IT failure, says health secretary
Computer algorithm failure caused 450,000 women to miss their breast cancer screenings – some of whom will have "had their lives shortened" by the error, Jeremy Hunt has admitted
Wed May 2, 2018
Fresh blow for Facebook as court refuses stay in Max Schrems legal action
Facebook has lost a legal attempt to delay the Irish High Court from seeking answers from the European Court of Justice over the legality of EU-US data transfers
Wed May 2, 2018
NSX networking update unifies branch, data center, cloud
VMware is using its VeloCloud SD-WAN to extend NSX networking to the branch. The move makes NSX the unifier of branch, data center and cloud networking.
Wed May 2, 2018
GDPR is key to driving other transformational strategies in business
With GDPR compliance in place, there are several technologies organisations can use to transform their data analytics
Wed May 2, 2018
Workplace by Facebook integrations broaden app's appeal
Facebook added dozens of business tools to a newly created app directory in its platform for businesses. The Workplace by Facebook integrations should broaden the product's appeal.
Wed May 2, 2018
StorageOS makes hybrid cloud container storage platform generally available
StorageOS releases tool that allows management of persistent storage for containers that can operate on-premise, in public cloud and hybrid cloud to provide deployment, QoS and protection
Wed May 2, 2018
Enterprise readiness for multi-cloud adoption is low across Europe, suggests IDC research
IDC suggests multi-cloud adoption will become the norm across European enterprises, but there is much work to be done before this becomes a reality
Wed May 2, 2018
At OSIsoft PI World, IT/OT convergence a hot topic
Building IoT connectivity with a PI Server across multiple plants to improve analytics and efficiency is a great goal, but achieving it isn't without its challenges, as evidenced at OSIsoft PI World 2018.
Wed May 2, 2018
Hammer falls on Commvault CEO, company seeks 'Advance'
Commvault has begun a search for a new CEO. Commvault Advance is also underway, as the data protection vendor seeks to cut costs and improve products.
Wed May 2, 2018
Colt DCS pledges support for PwC-led push to boost number of women in tech
Carrier neutral datacentre provider, Colt DCS, is joining a number of other organisations in supporting PwC's push to make the tech sector a more diverse and inclusive place
Wed May 2, 2018
Virtual Instruments VirtualWisdom 5.6 enhances Cisco support
Virtual Instruments shows off newly integrated Cisco SAN Telemetry Streaming and AppDynamics technology and troubleshooting improvements in its VirtualWisdom 5.6 tool.
Thu May 3, 2018
Cambridge Analytica closure will not halt probe, says ICO
The London-based data mining firm at the heart of the Facebook data exploitation scandal has announced it is closing, but the ICO says the probe into its actions will still go ahead
Thu May 3, 2018
Redscan warns of GDPR phishing scams
Cyber criminals are using fake GDPR-related privacy notices to trick recipients into disclosing personal data and spread malware, a security firm warns
Thu May 3, 2018
Lewisham GP practices to get virtual health assistant app
Thirty-eight GP practices in London borough plan to launch app that includes advice, symptom checker and appointment booking
Thu May 3, 2018
Netherlands to harness blockchain for waste management operations
Authorities are trying out blockchain to automate many of the processes related to waste transportation in the EU
Thu May 3, 2018
TalkTalk worst for broadband customer satisfaction
Ofcom has released statistics on communications service provider customer service metrics, and TalkTalk does not come out of it well
Thu May 3, 2018
City Police use Lego simulation to teach businesses cyber security
City of London Police are offering to train business leaders and IT security in cyber security using a Lego simulation that is surprisingly close to real life
Thu May 3, 2018
MSPs to get their day of recognition
Starting this 23 May there will be MSP Day and a chance to celebrate the work done by managed service providers
Thu May 3, 2018
Kaseya acquisition leads to merger with Unitrends
Kaseya's acquisition of Unitrends links remote monitoring and management, professional services automation, and backup and recovery services for midmarket enterprises and MSPs.
Thu May 3, 2018
Dell EMC midrange storage keeps its overlapping arrays
Dell EMC plans to keep overlapping midrange storage for now. Dell Technologies World 2018 rollouts included CloudIQ analytics and Isilon SaaS beta with Google Cloud Platform.
Thu May 3, 2018
Fibre network breakthrough has implications for data security
Researchers have devised a new protocol that they claim vastly extends the range of quantum key distribution over fibre networks
Thu May 3, 2018
Enterprises move from SD-WAN testing to deployment, IHS says
Enterprises are undergoing SD-WAN testing to gauge how the technology can offer better WAN control, IHS Markit says. Also, OPNFV releases Fraser to support cloud-native applications.
Thu May 3, 2018
AI-for-IT-operations tools map Vegas systems to Oracle ERP
Mapping IoT activity and other IT data to Oracle ERP is the task Las Vegas set for FixStream's AIOps platform in an effort to quickly find the source of IT problems.
Thu May 3, 2018
Why hybrid cloud data protection is so crucial
This week's roundup of analyst musings includes discussions about the importance of hybrid cloud data protection and whether it's beneficial to strike a work-life balance.
Thu May 3, 2018
Google gVisor serves up container security isolation
There are other VM-like approaches for container security isolation, but Google's Kubernetes cred could make its gVisor a multi-cloud standard for security-sensitive enterprise apps.
Thu May 3, 2018
C3 IoT simplifies AI and IoT app development
The C3 IoT low-code development platform helps developers of all skill levels build AI and other next-generation applications without having to write any code.
Thu May 3, 2018
Why going private should help grow Mitel cloud
A private equity firm plans to acquire Mitel for $2 billion in the second half of 2018. The move should give the vendor more flexibility, as it pushes adoption of Mitel cloud.
Thu May 3, 2018
Field service mobile apps offer usability, new features
Field service management software can be a great way to integrate mobile into a service company. Now, cloud-based platforms offer an accessible entry point for smaller businesses.
Thu May 3, 2018
Qlik readies new Qlik Sense features for cloud, AI, big data
Self-service BI vendor Qlik is beginning to add a promised set of advanced functionality to its Qlik Sense software, but the features will be delivered in stages.
Fri May 4, 2018
GDPR prompts data migration U-turn from public cloud to corporate datacentres, finds Forrester
Forrester Research’s latest public cloud adoption report shines a light on how enterprise attitudes to using corporate datacentres are changing as the GDPR deadline approaches
Fri May 4, 2018
Most CIOs not interested in “massively hyped” blockchain, finds Gartner
Despite the noise surrounding blockchain technology, not many CIOs are using it or planning to do so in the near future, finds Gartner
Fri May 4, 2018
Britons used contactless for 42% of card payments in 2017
Paymentsense survey confirms rapid growth of contactless payments, but £30 limit is preventing further dominance
Fri May 4, 2018
Twitter password security bug underlines need for industry change
Twitter has revealed that a bug in its systems resulted in some passwords being stored in a log in clear text, underlining the need for alternative authentication methods, say industry commentators
Fri May 4, 2018
Dell EMC unveils Isilon scale-out NAS in the Google cloud
The trend to cloud NAS continues as Dell EMC announces beta phase of Isilon Cloud for GCP that will see fully-featured scale-out NAS available to customers via the Google cloud
Fri May 4, 2018
Fujitsu steps up support for MSPs
The vendor has launched a pilot programme that will give service providers the chance to co-create solutions
Fri May 4, 2018
Dell plugs thin client mid-market gap
The vendor has simplified its portfolio and given the channel a chance to take its virtual desktop message out to the mid-market customer base
Fri May 4, 2018
Twitter plots Hadoop cluster migration to Google Cloud Platform
Social media giant plans to offload some of its Hadoop clusters to the Google Cloud Platform to boost the resiliency of its infrastructure
Fri May 4, 2018
Dell EMC freshens high-end SANs with VMAX makeover, PowerMax
Dell EMC rebrands VMAX high-end SAN arrays as PowerMax, with CPUs upgraded, new inline data deduplication, controller code re-worked and NVMe and Optane hardware on the roadmap
Fri May 4, 2018
Security pros must avoid hype, demonstrate value, says RBS CISO
Security professionals must avoid over-hyping cyber threats, and penetration testers need to reinvent themselves to demonstrate value to businesses to remain relevant, says RBS CISO
Fri May 4, 2018
Comparex well on the road to meet managed service ambitions
The Microsoft partner is keen to demonstrate that ambitions and plans to increase service revenues continue to be delivered
Fri May 4, 2018
Continuous performance management firm, BetterWorks, reboots
BetterWorks Systems has a new CEO and has put a sexual harassment lawsuit in its rearview mirror. The startup has $60 million in funding from some top Silicon Valley VC firms.
Fri May 4, 2018
Software-defined access: Safe-T launches channel program
Safe-T, an Israeli company that offers technology based on software-defined perimeter architecture, has launched a channel program and is looking for partners in the U.S.; more news from the week.
Fri May 4, 2018
Twitter bug exposes passwords of all 336 million users
On none other than World Password Day, a Twitter bug was announced that led to the passwords of all 336 million users being stored in plaintext in an internal log.
Fri May 4, 2018
AMD patches in testing with ecosystem partners
The timeline for the AMD patches promised to fix chipset flaws disclosed in March is being criticized, but AMD said the patches are being tested by partners and are still on track.
Fri May 4, 2018
Facebook APIs used by tens of thousands of malicious apps
News roundup: Researchers find tens of thousands of malicious apps use Facebook APIs and can access user data. Plus, AWS threatens to suspend Signal's use of the platform, and more.
Fri May 4, 2018
Verizon SDN used to manage legacy Cisco, Juniper routers
Verizon has built a software-defined networking controller for its legacy routers. The Verizon SDN technology is being used on Cisco and Juniper hardware delivering Ethernet services.
Fri May 4, 2018
Cisco loses Trollope, acquires relationship intelligence startup
In a surprise announcement, Cisco said Rowan Trollope was leaving to lead Five9 and would be replaced by the CEO of the relationship intelligence startup Accompany, which Cisco expects to acquire.
Fri May 4, 2018
Dell EMC IT transformation central to 2018 channel strategy
Informed by ESG research, the new Dell EMC IT Transformation campaign looks to help partners adopt a consultative approach to IT infrastructure modernization.
Fri May 4, 2018
Cisco and CoreOS Kubernetes integrations swell IT buyer choices
Cisco and CoreOS added to a growing number of Kubernetes integration options, prompting enterprise IT buyers to consider whether they should rely on one vendor or take on heavy lifting themselves.
Fri May 4, 2018
Corporate IT rebrands its modern role: Reduce complexity
The days of corporate IT as a back-end function with its practitioners relegated to the basement are long over. But IT strategy in 2018 has its own host of challenges.
Fri May 4, 2018
Dell HCI, server upgrades flex hardware muscle for software plans
Upgrades to Dell's high-end PowerEdge servers, along with HCI servers to run machine learning workloads, illustrate the company's balancing act to address corporate users' needs for server hardware and hybrid cloud.
Fri May 4, 2018
Remote Android Rowhammer attack possible, but scope limited
A new Android Rowhammer PoC proves an attack is possible, but an expert said the limited scope of affected devices and feasibility of performing the attack lessens the danger.