TechTarget News - Week of Apr 10, 2022
Mon Apr 11, 2022
Connectivity network operator 01T unveils high-capacity Global Network Exchange
Network operator claims revolution in edge networking, planned to provide multi-services with simplicity and optimised connectivity built for agile, secure and high-capacity data transfer
Mon Apr 11, 2022
APAC enterprises are reducing their datacentre footprint
Enterprises in the Asia-Pacific region are moving from their own datacentres into co-location facilities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and lower their carbon footprint
Mon Apr 11, 2022
Zoom looks for significant channel growth across EMEA
Collaboration specialist is working to a plan that will see revenues through partners increase significantly over the next few years
Mon Apr 11, 2022
Raspberry Pi Foundation ditches default username policy
Raspberry Pi owners will no longer be able to use the default ‘pi’ username, as the Raspberry Pi Foundation clamps down on insecure practices
Mon Apr 11, 2022
Mastercard opens European tech hub in Dublin
Mastercard is doubling its technology workforce in Dublin through a new European tech hub in the Irish capital
Mon Apr 11, 2022
Vodafone extends 5G network across UK
Latest part of Vodafone network modernisation programme to improve the 4G and 5G experience while retiring 3G networks sees next-generation mobile infrastructure deployed in towns and cities across the UK
Mon Apr 11, 2022
Canalys: Short-term challenges mount for the PC market
Despite revenue improvements in the first quarter, there are a number of reasons why the hardware world is getting ready to navigate potentially choppy waters
Mon Apr 11, 2022
Open source CMS platform Directus patches XSS bug
A stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Directus platform could have enabled malicious actors to gain access to valuable data
Mon Apr 11, 2022
Border IT system fixed after 10-day outage
Post-Brexit border IT system failure fixed after going down at the start of April, allowing traders to once again file customs documents electronically rather than by hand
Mon Apr 11, 2022
Amazon unexpectedly renews employee monitoring debate
Amazon is reportedly considering an employee monitoring tool that would block certain words, such as 'robots.' It may never happen, the company said, but it has spurred debate.
Mon Apr 11, 2022
UK altnet demands regulatory probe into broadband mid-contract price hikes
UK full-fibre broadband provider ‘startled’ to see majority of broadband customers are unaware of being locked into large-scale price rises
Mon Apr 11, 2022
Gartner forecast points to IT services pricing increase
Service providers look to offset rising employee compensation as the demand for IT skills continues to grow and utilization rates climb; other IT channel news.
Mon Apr 11, 2022
Apple Security Bounty improves, but problems remain
Security researchers told SearchSecurity that Apple Security Bounty improved its communication earlier this year, which had been a key issue for participants.
Mon Apr 11, 2022
Perforce acquires Puppet for infrastructure as code
Puppet execs had previously targeted an IPO for the company but opted for 'Plan B' in the deal, which primarily focuses on its infrastructure-as-code and compliance tools.
Mon Apr 11, 2022
Nexsan brings NVMe storage to SMBs
Nexsan Unity NV10000 storage array helps NVMe storage become more mainstream by making the interface accessible to smaller companies.
Tue Apr 12, 2022
PC shipments slow, but the market remains strong
IDC reported that global PC shipments fell by 5% in the first three months, but vendors still shipped more than 80 million units for the seventh consecutive quarter.
Tue Apr 12, 2022
Singapore to start licensing cyber security service providers
Those providing penetration testing and SOC services will need to apply for a licence under a new licensing regime that is expected to safeguard consumer interests and improve service standards
Tue Apr 12, 2022
Clumio adds DynamoDB to backup-as-a-service portfolio
The number of AWS databases protected by Clumio grows with the addition of Amazon DynamoDB, providing air-gapped backups and more granular restorations for users.
Tue Apr 12, 2022
Atlassian cloud outage could take weeks to resolve
As Atlassian's cloud outage neared the one-week mark, the company informed affected customers that it could take up to another two weeks to fully recover.
Tue Apr 12, 2022
Netomnia, YouFibre secure further funding for fibre roll-out
As it works towards its target of a million premises passed in the next two years, growing altnet and ISP partner secure significant cash injection to support rapid scaling of multi-gigabit fibre broadband network
Tue Apr 12, 2022
Aryaka addresses accelerating European customer demand with Paris services PoP
As European businesses are hit by supply chain issues, telcos issues and a disrupted workforce, SD-WAN and SASE provider Aryaka claims to guarantee network and application performance through new Paris service point of presence
Tue Apr 12, 2022
Everywoman Forum 2022: Inclusivity, support and involvement
Being authentic, finding a support network and talking to strangers in airports were just some of the pieces of advice given at the 2022 Everywoman in Tech Forum
Tue Apr 12, 2022
StorageMap charts Datadobi's data management ambitions
StorageMap, new software from Datadobi, changes the vendor's focus from data migration and protection to a complete data management offering for on-premises and cloud storage.
Tue Apr 12, 2022
'CRM Analytics' Salesforce's new name for Tableau CRM
Salesforce refreshes the sales analytics package formerly known as Einstein Analytics by adding CRM-native features, a Slack app and vertical-specific integrations.
Tue Apr 12, 2022
Content+Cloud picks up Microsoft Dynamics player Azzure IT
Acquisition comes just a few months after the channel player was itself a target of a deal that has given it more muscle in the market
Tue Apr 12, 2022
Sandworm rolls out Industroyer2 malware against Ukraine
A second generation of the Sandworm-linked Industroyer malware has been identified by ESET researchers and Ukraine’s national CERT
Tue Apr 12, 2022
Kaseya and Datto tie-up will put pressure on rivals
Initial responses to multi-billion-dollar deal is to talk up the MSP market as a whole and focus on existing strategies
Tue Apr 12, 2022
Box unveils Canvas cloud content collaboration tools
Box Canvas, a new set of collaboration tools, takes on the new era of work where some employees are remote and some are in the office -- but they all need to work together.
Tue Apr 12, 2022
Infragistics targets better data-driven decision-making
The vendor released Slingshot, a new platform that brings analytics, collaboration, a data catalog and project management capabilities into one environment.
Tue Apr 12, 2022
TU Kaiserslautern demos automatic eSIM download for standalone private 5G network
German engineering and science-focused research university demonstrates the interoperability of compatriot global security group’s eSIM management technology
Tue Apr 12, 2022
PassiveLogic to get more active in smart building tech with $15m funding
Global alternative asset manager partners with provider of autonomous building systems and foundation technology for smart cities to bring the first general-purpose autonomous platform to the building market
Tue Apr 12, 2022
Multiple arrests made in RaidForums takedown
A Portuguese national and a 21-year-old man from Croydon are among a number of individuals arrested ahead of the closure of RaidForums by police
Tue Apr 12, 2022
Arcion brings change data capture platform to the cloud
Getting data out of one system and into another in the right format as quickly as possible is a challenge the Arcion Cloud service is aiming to address for organizations.
Tue Apr 12, 2022
Universal IAM policy failings put cloud environments at risk
Almost all organisations lack appropriate IAM policy controls to effectively secure their data in the cloud, according to a damning study
Tue Apr 12, 2022
Law enforcement takedowns continue with RaidForums seizure
The hacker forum, which used to sell and purchase sensitive information including login credentials, has been dismantled, and its alleged founder was arrested and indicted.
Tue Apr 12, 2022
Synopsys: Enterprises struggling with open source software
To curb open source risk, Synopsys advises enterprises to keep a comprehensive inventory of all software within its environment and to understand that securing open source requires strong management.
Tue Apr 12, 2022
Infor execs tout ERP SaaS growth, industry functionality
Infor experienced strong revenue growth in 2021, particularly for SaaS bookings, and the ERP vendor believes its deep industry functionality will spur more cloud migrations.
Tue Apr 12, 2022
Ukraine energy grid hit by Russian Industroyer2 malware
The 2016 malware known as 'Industroyer' has resurfaced in a new series of targeted attacks against industrial controller hardware at a Ukraine power company.
Wed Apr 13, 2022
Microsoft plugs Windows zero-day on April Patch Tuesday
Microsoft issues corrections for 117 unique vulnerabilities this month with a significant number of security updates resolving printer spooler and DNS server problems.
Wed Apr 13, 2022
Scotland 5G Centre issues call to business for improved healthcare delivery
S5GC launches innovation challenge to use advanced connectivity to transform and improve healthcare delivery in Scotland, with three shortlisted projects to receive access to a private 5G testbed
Wed Apr 13, 2022
More ANZ organisations warm to DevSecOps
About four in 10 organisations in Australia and New Zealand are undertaking the transition to development, security and operations, while a further 36% plan to do so in 2022, study finds
Wed Apr 13, 2022
MSPs remain ransomware targets
ConnectWise Threat Report reveals the extent to which managed service providers are in the crosshairs of criminals
Wed Apr 13, 2022
Criminals researched hacking TTPs post-breach in ‘messy’ cyber attack
Sophos shares details of a cyber attack that saw attackers hang out in their victim environment for five months while they prepared to sow further mischief
Wed Apr 13, 2022
Alef announces mobile enterprise network in 60 minutes without 5G
Mobile network-as-a-service provider claims a new category in wireless networking, allowing enterprises to create a private mobile network inside a firewall within an hour without 5G or knowledge of 3GPP standards
Wed Apr 13, 2022
Microsoft patches two zero-days, 10 critical bugs
Patch Tuesday is here once again. This month, security teams must fix two privilege escalation zero-days in the Windows Common Log File System Driver and the Windows User Profile Service
Wed Apr 13, 2022
Oracle vaunts ME as employee experience platform geared to post-crisis workforce realities
Oracle has launched an employee experience platform, dubbed ME, said to be designed for post-Covid, individualistic pandemic workforce trends
Wed Apr 13, 2022
News UK hires former Discovery Inc tech head as new CTO
Simon Farnsworth, who previous worked as chief technology officer at Discovery Inc, is now driving News UK's tech strategy
Wed Apr 13, 2022
Google Cloud research highlights disconnect between intention and delivery on green IT initiatives
Google Cloud research reveals disconnects between intention, delivery and budgets within businesses across EMEA on sustainability matters
Wed Apr 13, 2022
WatchGuard firewall users urged to patch Cyclops Blink vulnerability
The US authorities have seen fit to add the WatchGuard vulnerability used by Sandworm to build the Cyclops Blink botnet to its list of must-patch vulnerabilities
Wed Apr 13, 2022
IDrive takes aim at Backblaze, Wasabi with new e2 service
The new IDrive e2 service provides object cloud storage at $0.004 per GB, per month, which could push IDrive deeper into the enterprise.
Wed Apr 13, 2022
UK 5G nets ready for gaming explosion
Research reveals UK gamers are ready for a ‘post-console’ future, enabled by 5G connectivity, cloud and the metaverse
Wed Apr 13, 2022
Virgin Media O2, Samsung deploy multiple live 4G, 5G sites across UK
UK mobile operator announces successful completion of multiple live site deployments in its 4G and 5G estates
Wed Apr 13, 2022
Zoom launches AI tool for sales departments
Zoom's AI insights help sales teams by analyzing video call transcripts for information to determine the next step in negotiations with prospective customers.
Wed Apr 13, 2022
Sophos: LockBit affiliates hacked regional government agency
Sophos said attackers spent at least five months inside an unnamed regional government agency's network, remotely Googling for hacking tools before deploying LockBit ransomware.
Wed Apr 13, 2022
IT pros lambaste Atlassian communication amid cloud outage
IT pros including affected Atlassian customers and prospective cloud users were critical of Atlassian's communications both publicly and privately during its ongoing SaaS outage.
Wed Apr 13, 2022
Microsoft dismantles ZLoader botnet
Microsoft and ESET security teams explained how they were able to identify and dismantle the command and control infrastructure of the notorious ZLoader malware network.
Wed Apr 13, 2022
Paychex's new time clock uses two touchless biometrics
Time clock systems may be moving away from finger or palm prints to touchless systems. Paychex released a biometric time clock with two touchless systems, iris and face scans.
Thu Apr 14, 2022
Hybrid work catching on in India
More tech workers in India now enjoy flexi-work arrangements and higher salaries, but talent retention remains an issue in the subcontinent, study finds
Thu Apr 14, 2022
Government agrees bulk surveillance powers fail to protect journalists and sources
Campaign group Liberty to launch legal appeal that will call for journalists to receive stronger legal protections from state surveillance
Thu Apr 14, 2022
Incontroller ICS malware has ‘rare, dangerous’ capabilities, says Mandiant
Mandiant joins a growing chorus of warnings over novel nation state threats to ICS systems
Thu Apr 14, 2022
Edge computing is critical enabler of transition to digital-first connected operations
Research reveals drivers of edge computing deployments, challenges and solutions for maintaining resilience, connectivity and supporting digital-first connected operations that are secure, reliable, resilient and sustainable
Thu Apr 14, 2022
Zhadnost DDoS botnet deployed against Finland
A coordinated DDoS attack hit two government ministries in Finland at the same time as Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky delivered a virtual address to the Finnish parliament
Thu Apr 14, 2022
Multi-ERP systems are on the menu for SAP implementations
Organisations using SAP may build future ERP systems from composable building blocks from multiple software providers
Thu Apr 14, 2022
Kyndryl kindles cyber incident recovery pact with Dell
IBM spin-out Kyndryl hops into bed with Dell Technologies in a joint cyber resilience proposition
Thu Apr 14, 2022
Openreach accelerates UK full-fibre build
BT broadband provision division claims significant milestone in its full-fibre build programme, revealing it is more than a quarter of the way to reaching 25 million homes by December 2026
Thu Apr 14, 2022
GTDC: Pandemic has accelerated distribution’s digital drive
Newly launched podcast from the industry organisation summarises the position of distributors two years on from the arrival of Covid-19
Thu Apr 14, 2022
Lack of expertise hurting UK government’s cyber preparedness
UK government bodies and critical infrastructure owners cite a lack of staff resources, and internal and external expertise, as hampering factors when it comes to cyber readiness, according to a report
Thu Apr 14, 2022
Graham Jones retires from Exclusive Networks
Industry veteran deems the time is right to step back from the day-to-day and concentrate more time on family and golf
Thu Apr 14, 2022
Cisco and Venywhere reimagine the future of hybrid work in Venice ‘living lab’
Cisco employees live and work remotely in Venice for three months as part of a pilot programme to help the city reinvent itself as a work-from-anywhere destination
Thu Apr 14, 2022
Zoom unveils platform innovations to elevate customer experience
Breakout videoconferencing leader announces conversation intelligence service and enhances online events offering, with aim to modernise how businesses engage with customers
Thu Apr 14, 2022
Cisco's SD-WAN Version 17.8 supports OnRamp for more apps
The newest version of Cisco's SD-WAN brings Cloud OnRamp support to NBAR applications like Slack or GitHub and custom apps and adds greater visibility.
Thu Apr 14, 2022
US government, security vendors warn of new ICS malware
As attacks on critical infrastructure increase, experts warn that threat actors have developed new malware designed to take control of ICS and SCADA systems in the energy sector.
Thu Apr 14, 2022
VMware Workspace One flaw actively exploited in the wild
Multiple threat intelligence providers have detected threat activity related to the VMware Workspace One flaw, including cryptocurrency mining activity.
Thu Apr 14, 2022
How Cerebras CS-2 update stands up to competitors' offerings
The AI vendor's update now includes tighter support for PyTorch and TensorFlow. Focused on complex deep learning applications, Cerebras competes with Microsoft Azure and Nvidia.
Thu Apr 14, 2022
XenData's X100 provides 100-plus PB active archive
XenData's X100 brings an active archive to market that's designed to target the explosive growth in unstructured data, such as customers in media and entertainment.
Thu Apr 14, 2022
Critical Windows RPC vulnerability raises alarm
Security experts warn that a newly disclosed vulnerability in a critical Windows networking component is opening the door for remote takeover attacks.
Fri Apr 15, 2022
New Oracle HR tools move employee experience to forefront
Oracle's new employee experience platform includes features that are designed to encourage employees and managers to keep talking and stay engaged.
Fri Apr 15, 2022
Marketing to Gen Z takes new tech, channels, strategies
Gen Z consumers will change the world. Savvy, nimble brands know to give them digital platforms for sharing their values as corporate America catches up to their worldview.
Fri Apr 15, 2022
Corvus: Ransomware costs, ransom payments declining
Cyber insurance provider Corvus examined how the cost of ransomware attacks declined over the past year and a half and what it means for different industries moving forward.
Fri Apr 15, 2022
Microsoft responds to cloud antitrust complaints
Microsoft has drawn antitrust scrutiny for rules that make it more expensive to run Windows and Office on rivals' clouds. The company promised a fix but has provided no details.
Fri Apr 15, 2022
Tech giants balk at competition bill, Digital Markets Act
The EU has already reached an agreement on their Digital Markets Act, which would open tech giants' tightly controlled app stores and platforms to third parties.
Fri Apr 15, 2022
SEC chair touts benefits of climate risk disclosure rule
Interested parties are weighing in on the SEC's proposed climate risk disclosure rule, which is available for comment until May 20.