TechTarget News - Week of May 27, 2018
Mon May 28, 2018
Dedicated HPC infrastructure still rules, says Huawei
A Huawei executive makes the case for dedicated high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure, despite the growth of public cloud services that have democratised access to HPC and AI capabilities
Tue May 29, 2018
Compleat Software makes channel return
After a break the accountancy software player is back in the channel with a solution built from scratch with partners in mind
Tue May 29, 2018
Max Schrems’s NOYB initiates GDPR action
A privacy NGO led by Austrian lawyer Max Schrems is among the first to file complaints under the GDPR against Google, Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook
Tue May 29, 2018
RedstoneConnect sells managed services and SI units
The managed workplace specialist will concentrate on developing its software business after cutting down the extent of its operations
Tue May 29, 2018
DBS modernisation programme is a ‘masterclass in incompetence’, say MPs
The costly, four-years-delayed Disclosure and Barring Service modernisation programme is an example of yet another poorly managed major government project, according to the Public Accounts Committee
Tue May 29, 2018
Policy Exchange report calls for GDS to be moved to DCMS
Think-tank wants Government Digital Service to create a “single digital government account” for citizens, and says bringing the organisation into the Department for Digital, Media, Culture and Sport will improve focus on “all aspects of digital transformation”
Tue May 29, 2018
UK security spend low despite breaches
The UK is the most breached country in Europe, but IT security spend remains low compared with other countries in the region, a report reveals
Tue May 29, 2018
Salary is the biggest motivator for software developers
A survey finds that benefits such as free food and drink or a modern office space are not the main motivator for most developers, with the majority prioritising a higher salary
Tue May 29, 2018
Intelligence on the edge will see workloads migrate from clouds
IoT devices’ ability to make their own decisions will see computing shift back from the cloud to the edge, ABI Research has predicted
Tue May 29, 2018
Pure debuts new FlashArray //X arrays with NVMe across the range
Pure is set to replace //M series boxes with FlashArray //X arrays in which NVMe is standard with NVMe-over-fabrics connectivity to servers and expansion shelves
Tue May 29, 2018
Business still not addressing insider threat
Businesses are still not addressing inside threats when it comes to cyber security, leaving themselves wide open to data breaches as a result, according to a security analyst
Tue May 29, 2018
Drone industry set to contribute £42bn to UK economy by 2030
PwC research has predicted drones could add £42bn to the economy and create 68,000 jobs by 2030
Tue May 29, 2018
Identity and access management tools add AI, microservices
AI and as-a-service platforms enable IT to take a more hands-off approach. But with adoption in the early stages, most IT pros wonder what the future holds for identity management.
Tue May 29, 2018
MIT CIO: What is digital culture, why it's needed and how to get it
Creating a digital culture is essential in the age of information, but companies must not lose sight of their core values in the process. Two tech execs show how they're doing it.
Tue May 29, 2018
Pure Storage software tooled up for containers, OpenShift, VMware
Pure Storage adds software for building, managing and protecting data in containers, clouds, VMs and on premises. Pure ES2 subscription offers a managed on-premises cloud.
Tue May 29, 2018
Call center chatbots draw skepticism from leaders
Call centers must live up to demanding quality and performance standards. Until artificial intelligence chatbots can meet those expectations, they don't stand a chance.
Tue May 29, 2018
Threat hunting technology is on the rise, so are threats
Detection of advanced threats is the top challenge for 55% of security operations centers, according to a new survey, as more companies explore threat hunting programs.
Tue May 29, 2018
Firms step up spending on digital tech, but struggle with strategy
Businesses and the public sector are stepping up their spending on digital technology, but many business leaders are struggling to keep pace with what it means for their business
Wed May 30, 2018
US jails Canadian resident who helped Russia hack Yahoo emails
A US court has jailed a hacker on charges of computer fraud for hacking Yahoo email accounts on behalf of the Russian government
Wed May 30, 2018
US issues warning about North Korean malware
US government has identified more than 85 networks compromised by two malware families believed to be North Korean in origin
Wed May 30, 2018
MXC Capital leads efforts to support IDE Group
The managed services player has found life tough but its largest shareholder has come to the rescue
Wed May 30, 2018
HP Inc results boosted by PC sales as it waits for 3D manufacturing to take off
3D manufacturing is HP Inc’s next big growth area, but that is 10 years away. In the meantime, it needs to rely on PC and printer sales
Wed May 30, 2018
Fortinet increases MSSP support
The security player continues to add depth to the options it can offer those providing managed security services
Wed May 30, 2018
Ontario Institute for Cancer Research uses open source clouds to aid cancer research
OICR explains why it is backing open source software and commodity hardware to help accelerate the pace of cancer research across the globe
Wed May 30, 2018
Security community urged to prepare for quantum computing
A top European chief information security officer is urging the security community to prepare for quantum computing to ensure their encryption processes are ready in time
Wed May 30, 2018
Developers set to build AI for Accessibility apps
Developers will support Microsoft's $25 million push to get software makers to build apps that benefit disabled individuals.
Wed May 30, 2018
Lifesize looks to make outfitting huddle rooms cheaper
Lifesize has released a cloud-based device for wireless screen sharing. The vendor also previewed a video conferencing kit designed for outfitting huddle rooms for video conferencing.
Wed May 30, 2018
Cato's network security feature on the hunt for threats
Cato Networks added a network security feature that detects and identifies threats within customer networks. The capability is built into Cato's SD-WAN platform, Cato Cloud.
Wed May 30, 2018
Apple transparency report shows national security requests rising
The latest semiannual Apple transparency report showed national security requests on the rise and one expert questioned whether Apple could do more to be open about requests.
Wed May 30, 2018
New data science platforms aim to be workflow, collaboration hubs
Oracle's acquisition of DataScience.com is shining a spotlight on workbench-style platforms designed to centralize advanced analytics work by teams of data scientists.
Wed May 30, 2018
Feds issue new alert on North Korean hacking campaigns
The U.S. government claims two notable malware campaigns are the work of North Korean nation-state hacking group Hidden Cobra, also known as the Lazarus Group.
Wed May 30, 2018
Pure Storage cloud plan gets warm reception from end users
Pure Storage made new FlashArray and FlashBlade all-flash systems generally available this week, emphasizing their role in moving data seamlessly between local and cloud storage.
Wed May 30, 2018
Chef Habitat early adopters sing app automation praises
Chef Habitat can ease application deployments and updates, and ensure high availability, but there's still a lot of confusion among IT pros about precisely where it fits in the DevOps toolchain.
Thu May 31, 2018
AWS to bolster cloud skills development in Singapore
The training arm of Singapore’s labour movement is rolling out training courses in cooperation with Amazon Web Services to improve cloud computing literacy among SMEs
Thu May 31, 2018
Australian workers apprehensive about digital transformation
Nearly four in 10 workers in Australia are worried that they do not have the right skills to compete in the digital economy, survey finds
Thu May 31, 2018
VPN hacks can be lethal, warns security expert
Organisations should not overlook the need to secure VPN connections because failure to do so could be fatal, but 2FA alone is not enough, warns a security expert
Thu May 31, 2018
Artificial intelligence identifies skin cancer in lab test more effectively than doctors
Artificial intelligence has outperformed experienced dermatologists in identifying skin cancer samples, further highlighting the potential of the technology in healthcare
Thu May 31, 2018
Nestle nips unwanted mobile app sprawl in the bud
Nestle has consolidated its consumer-facing mobile app portfolio to add features to the most successful apps
Thu May 31, 2018
Sweden and India in technology collaboration
Sweden has entered a partnership with India that will include joint work on smart city and mobility technologies
Thu May 31, 2018
Building an intelligent enterprise: Four experts offer hard-won advice
At the MIT Sloan CIO Symposium, four IT executives shared lessons they've learned from building an intelligent enterprise and paid homage to the tech that helped them do it.
Thu May 31, 2018
Equinix expands amid a flourishing data center services market
In this Q&A, Equinix exec Ryan Mallory discusses his company's moves to meet growing demand for data center services and interconnectivity.
Thu May 31, 2018
The intelligent enterprise blends tech savvy, business smarts
To keep up with the ever-quickening pace of enterprise tech development, companies need the right combination of brains and brawn, says Equinix exec Ryan Mallory in this Q&A.
Thu May 31, 2018
Dragos' Robert Lee discusses latest ICS threats, hacking back
In part two of this interview from RSA Conference 2018, Dragos CEO Robert Lee discusses the latest threats to industrial control systems and how those threats can be exaggerated.
Thu May 31, 2018
Pure Storage issues demand for partner commitment
The vendor has cut the ribbon on a fresh partner programme and revealed an ultimatum for partners
Thu May 31, 2018
Retail sector flagged as slow to adopt cloud technologies in Bitglass research
The fourth annual Bitglass cloud adoption survey reveals enterprise appetite for off-premise technologies is continuing to rise, but some industries are moving more slowly than others
Thu May 31, 2018
Yahoo hacker sentenced to five years in prison for massive breach
One of four Yahoo hackers was sentenced to five years in prison for his role in the massive 2014 breach, which included accessing millions of sensitive email accounts.
Thu May 31, 2018
Recruiting talent for digital cultures: Tips from McKinsey, Korn Ferry
The C-suite's penchant for hiring in its own image prevents companies from creating a digital culture. Another barrier: assuming HR can find the right people.
Thu May 31, 2018
News briefs: SAP offers HR tool for visa management
In these news briefs, SAP tackles visa management, Microsoft is using a startup to manage its career site, and a startup has released a blockchain-based HR platform.
Thu May 31, 2018
Veeam enterprise push embraces 'hyper-availability,' cloud
Noting that 'data is the currency of the enterprise,' Veeam is taking its platform beyond protection and into more management. VeeamON 2018 laid the groundwork for its strategy.
Thu May 31, 2018
Enterprise cybersecurity strategy: What a CIO needs to know
Digital transformation is leaving businesses exposed to more cyberattacks. At the MIT Sloan CIO Symposium, panelists explain how much cybersecurity expertise is expected of CIOs.
Thu May 31, 2018
New Walmart CISO discusses protecting the world's largest retailer
Walmart CISO Jerry Geisler talks about the retail giant's evolving cloud strategy, vulnerability management and risks the company is focused on across its environments.
Thu May 31, 2018
AT&T NetBond for Cloud connects Google to enterprises
AT&T NetBond for Cloud is the latest member of Google's Partner Interconnect. The AT&T service provides midsize enterprises with private connections of up to 10 Gbps to Google Cloud.
Thu May 31, 2018
Green House Data merger boosts Microsoft consulting skills
The Green House Data merger with Infront Consulting Group lets the combined entity offer a range of offerings, from upfront consulting to ongoing managed services.
Fri Jun 1, 2018
Security suppliers need to interact with community, says researcher
Security suppliers need to interact with the community to get feedback on their products before launch to ensure they have not missed any vulnerabilities, a security researchers advises
Fri Jun 1, 2018
BBC to show World Cup in virtual reality
Broadcaster will trial virtual reality and ultra HD live streams of the FIFA World Cup through BBC iPlayer and a dedicated VR app
Fri Jun 1, 2018
Ethical hacker, 86, rises to Santander’s challenge
Elderly hacker with little computing experience was able to hack WiFi and create phishing attack
Fri Jun 1, 2018
Huge rise in TSB-themed mobile phishing attacks after IT meltdown
Scammers have used bank’s IT problems as an opportunity to target its customers with mobile phishing attacks
Fri Jun 1, 2018
Revamped BHS website to close two years after department store collapse
The BHS website, which was developed after the department store’s closure in 2016, will be closed at the end of June
Fri Jun 1, 2018
Visa card payments system goes down across the UK and Ireland
Millions of businesses across the UK and Ireland are unable to accept VIsa card payments because of a "service disruption"
Fri Jun 1, 2018
Sophos partners adopt MSP model as clients outsource security
Sophos said it will look to provide its partners with greater access to its in-house expertise as the security vendor's partner base moves toward the MSP model; more news from the week.
Fri Jun 1, 2018
MEF targets multivendor interoperability for network services
Vendors participating in MEF's SD-WAN implementation project aim to develop better multivendor interoperability that can lend itself to improved automation.
Fri Jun 1, 2018
Federal cybersecurity report says nearly 75% of agencies at risk
The 'Federal Cybersecurity Risk Determination Report and Action Plan' shows the majority of federal agencies are at risk, and DHS suggests a lack of leadership may be to blame.
Fri Jun 1, 2018
SS7 vulnerabilities enable breach of major cellular provider
News roundup: A major cellular network may have been compromised by exploiting SS7 vulnerabilities, according to reports. Plus, Kaspersky's lawsuits have been dismissed, and more.
Fri Jun 1, 2018
BI vendors aim to ease visual data analysis by business users
Despite the self-service BI push, enabling end users to take the lead on analyzing and visualizing data is often still a challenge -- one that vendors continue to address.
Fri Jun 1, 2018
IBM's Cloud Private for Data brings on-prem data closer to the cloud
IBM rolled out its Cloud Private for Data platform designed to make it easier for users' on-premises data to interact with not just IBM's public cloud, but those of AWS and Google.
Fri Jun 1, 2018
Yokogawa Stardom vulnerability leaves hardcoded creds in ICS controllers
A Yokogawa Stardom vulnerability leaves industrial control systems in critical infrastructure around the world at risk because of hardcoded credentials in the software.
Fri Jun 1, 2018
VMware is redesigning NSX networking for the cloud
A VMware researcher says the company is preparing a new version of NSX networking for public clouds and expects the technology to be available in about a year.