TechTarget News - Week of Mar 19, 2023
Tue Mar 21, 2023
Ransomware gangs harass victims to ‘bypass’ backups
Analysis reveals how cyber criminal gangs are turning to extensive, targeted harassment campaigns to force victims to pay up, even if their backups are in good order
Tue Mar 21, 2023
Oracle OKE takes on Azure, AWS with serverless Kubernetes
Oracle added serverless Kubernetes and a financially backed SLA to its OKE managed service, playing catch-up with AWS, Google and Azure and taking a swipe at them on pricing.
Tue Mar 21, 2023
NCSC launches cyber check-up tools for SMEs
The NCSC has launched two new security services aimed at SMEs that lack the resources to address cyber issues, and may underestimate their vulnerability to attack
Mon Mar 20, 2023
HPE to acquire OpsRamp for GreenLake IT ops tools
IT automation specialist OpsRamp will become part of HPE’s GreenLake portfolio, adding hybrid cloud visibility and notification tools to the IT conglomerate’s SaaS offerings.
Mon Mar 20, 2023
Amazon’s latest round of layoffs includes HR
Amazon has cut another 9,000 jobs in a number of areas including HR,
Amazon Web Services and advertising, citing the need to be "leaner" due to economic uncertainty. The company laid off 18,000 in January.
Mon Mar 20, 2023
VMware Partner Connect reboots with accent on SaaS
VMware's partner program gets a new look as the company invests in the subscription model; Endor Labs, Graphiant and TrueFort also launch or update channel efforts.
Mon Mar 20, 2023
FBI arrests suspected BreachForums owner in New York
The BreachForums arrest occurred days after DC Health Link's data went up for sale on the dark web message board, though the affidavit did not cite the breach in the arrest.
Mon Mar 20, 2023
Docker Free Team concerns linger after mea culpa
Docker apologized for a 'terrible job' sharing its plan to deprecate a Free Team subscription, but some observers remain worried about security implications from the transition.
Mon Mar 20, 2023
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy confirms 9,000 further job cuts across AWS, Twitch and its advertising arm
Amazon's cloud arm is set to be one of several business units that will lose employees over the coming months, a staff email has confirmed
Mon Mar 20, 2023
Zoom strikes unified communications home run in MLB partnership
Conferencing and communications company claims first-of-its-kind partnership with major US sports league to enhance MLB games and the fan viewership experience based on contact centre and core platform
Mon Mar 20, 2023
Acceldata update enhances data observability platform
The vendor's latest platform update adds four new capabilities, including low-code/no-code options for developing data quality standards and self-healing capabilities.
Mon Mar 20, 2023
UK altnets advance pace of full-fibre deployment
One of the fastest-growing altnets in the UK raises £230m in committed debt financing, while country’s leading independent network provider becomes object of takeover as it maintains build-out momentum
Mon Mar 20, 2023
Channel roundup: Who's gone where?
The first quarter is coming to its end, but the need for expertise and experience continues across the industry
Mon Mar 20, 2023
VMware enhances partner programme
Vendor looks to encourage its channel to cover the entire customer lifecycle, with more rewards and certifications
Mon Mar 20, 2023
NatWest announces ID service for its customers
The identities of NatWest customers engaging with businesses online can be confirmed by the bank's ID service in seconds
Mon Mar 20, 2023
Ofcom extends time on BT wholesale broadband tariff probe
UK comms regulator to take a further two months to assess whether a regulatory green light for new wholesale pricing from ultrafast broadband market leader threatens competitiveness of UK gigabit sector
Mon Mar 20, 2023
Government should invest in maritime tech, say MPs
Report from the Transport Committee calls for investment in technology for the maritime sector, and wants the government to make it easier to scale-up innovation
Mon Mar 20, 2023
BBC cracks down on TikTok after review
The BBC is asking staff not to install TikTok on corporate-owned devices without a justified business purpose, although its use will still be allowed to share media content with its audiences
Mon Mar 20, 2023
Inside AIA’s cloud adoption journey
The Hong Kong-based multinational insurance firm has moved 86% of its IT infrastructure to public cloud to drive growth, productivity and efficiency