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19 Jul 2021
Experts discuss stretched VLAN use cases, MEC and more
In this networking blog roundup, experts give reasons to stretch VLANs, discuss benefits of deploying private MEC with 5G, and differentiate between junior and senior IT engineers. Continue Reading
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20 Jan 2021
VLAN vs. subnet: What's the difference?
While VLANs are a type of subnet, they have their own unique capabilities and characteristics that differentiate them from subnets. However, the OSI model plays a major role in both. Continue Reading
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14 Aug 2017
With ExaDrive SSDs, Nimbus' pitches woo OEMs
Nimbus Data claims ExaDrive can replace traditional disk in data centers. The 3.5-inch SSDs package flash and intelligent software, including data features in multiple ASICs. Continue Reading
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14 Aug 2017
Blockchain in the data center offers few benefits
Blockchain mostly runs in the cloud today, but some hardware vendors have considered how it might fit into the data center -- despite the few benefits that it will create. Continue Reading
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11 Aug 2017
Big data application development: An introduction to Hadoop
Getting into the big data market? Hadoop offers a platform for dealing with very large data sets and the technology's vendors offer training and support for channel partners. Continue Reading
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11 Aug 2017
Microsoft gives antivirus makers more time with updates
Microsoft changes antivirus policy in Windows 10 Fall Creators Update in order to avoid further action in an antitrust case brought by Kaspersky. Continue Reading
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11 Aug 2017
How an APT group weaponized fake social media accounts
Dell SecureWorks researchers detected suspicious activity on social media accounts of Mia Ash. When they dug deeper, they discovered a new, complex social engineering attack. Continue Reading
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11 Aug 2017
HPE could give Big Switch enterprise SDN a boost
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is partnering with SDN vendor Big Switch. The HPE partnership is expected to take advantage of Big Switch's limited success in the enterprise market. Continue Reading
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10 Aug 2017
Find your niche in big data: Consulting, software, platforms
Channel partners looking for a niche in big data may find opportunities in consulting, predictive analytics system deployment and software implementation. Continue Reading
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10 Aug 2017
Allscripts buys McKesson's remaining EHR technology
McKesson Corp. departs the mainstream EHR business with the sale of its remaining EHR technology aspects to Allscripts, essentially leaving only four major hospital EHR vendors. Continue Reading
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10 Aug 2017
Kaspersky Lab to drop EU complaint against Microsoft
Security firm Kaspersky Lab is to drop a complaint that Microsoft is abusing its market dominance to promote its security software in light of changes to the latest Windows 10. Continue Reading
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10 Aug 2017
Mitel-ShoreTel merger could benefit SMBs
Analysts discuss how a Mitel-ShoreTel merger fuses two complementary portfolios that could create a stronger competitor against Cisco, Microsoft and Avaya. Continue Reading
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09 Aug 2017
Microsoft patches Windows Linux subsystem
Microsoft's August 2017 Patch Tuesday brought the first Windows 10 Linux subsystem patches, just as a new version of the Linux subsystem is released for Windows Server. Continue Reading
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09 Aug 2017
How Cisco SD-WAN will likely evolve with Viptela
Cisco will let IWAN disappear, as customers migrate to the newly acquired Viptela SD-WAN, experts said. Also, Cisco is likely to move the product away from hardware. Continue Reading
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09 Aug 2017
E8 touts shared flash storage with X-24 arrays in tow
E8 adds parallel file-system support for IBM Spectrum Scale and Oracle RAC deployments. Applications read and write to a shared flash volume on E8-D24 and new E8 X-24 arrays. Continue Reading
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08 Aug 2017
Intel, Micron, Toshiba showcase new 3D NAND SSD options
SSD manufacturers showing off new 3D NAND products at this year's Flash Memory Summit include Intel, Micron and Toshiba; Intel adds new SSD form factor and Optane options. Continue Reading
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07 Aug 2017
Attala Systems steps out of stealth with FPGA appliance
Startup Attala Systems plans a joint demonstration with Intel at Flash Memory Summit next week. The FPGAs serve as NVMe storage targets and handle processing and network commands. Continue Reading
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07 Aug 2017
Newcomer Wasabi takes aim at Amazon S3 cloud storage
Wasabi secures more cash for data center expansion after cloud storage launch entices trial users on claims of significantly lower prices, higher performance than Amazon S3. Continue Reading
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04 Aug 2017
ChannelCon 2017: Vendors target cloud, SMB opportunities
CompTIA's ChannelCon event showcased Ingram Micro's cloud enablement program, new products from channel-oriented vendors and more. Continue Reading
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04 Aug 2017
Business downtime a big part of ransomware impact
Enterprises may see paying up as a quick path to ransomware recovery, but experts said there are many issues to consider when making that choice. Continue Reading
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04 Aug 2017
VMware exec tackles AWS partnership questions
Since AWS and VMware disclosed their partnership in 2016, customers have awaited details. Mark Lohmeyer of VMware discussed the status of the service. Continue Reading
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04 Aug 2017
Windows 10 syncing features raise IT concerns
New features in the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update link PCs and smartphones, making users more productive. But they present some security issues for IT to worry about. Continue Reading
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04 Aug 2017
Latest offerings from SD-WAN vendors in soaring market
Developing Talari, Riverbed and Cisco SD-WAN products reflect trends in SD-WAN market, which IDC predicts will top $8 billion by 2021. Continue Reading
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03 Aug 2017
Veritas analytics integrates machine learning
Veritas analytics adds Integrated Classification Engine to find sensitive private data that can help organizations comply with the looming General Data Protection Regulation. Continue Reading
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03 Aug 2017
Riverbed to fold Xirrus into SD-WAN management software
The Riverbed Xirrus merger will lead to unified management of SD-WAN and wireless products. Riverbed SteelConnect Manager will get some control over Xirrus access points this year. Continue Reading
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02 Aug 2017
Cohesity converged data protection bulks up hyper-convergence
Cohesity's Orion 5.0 software for hyper-converged secondary data supports more protocols and hypervisors, and DataPlatform hardware now includes 183 TB node. Continue Reading
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02 Aug 2017
IT outsourcing demand fuels record deal volumes in first half of 2017
The IT outsourcing market delivered its strongest half-year performance between January and June 2017, fuelled by the activity of the financial services industry and growing demand for IT services. Continue Reading
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02 Aug 2017
Red Hat takes Permabit for inline data deduplication
Permabit's inline compression, data deduplication and thin provisioning software will be integrated with Red Hat Enterprise Linux to help boost performance and lower costs. Continue Reading
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02 Aug 2017
Apple share price reaches record high on quarterly results
Apple’s share price rose 6% in after-hours trading to reach a record high in response to the company’s quarterly financial report. Continue Reading
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02 Aug 2017
British Airways online check-in systems hit by another IT failure
Passengers complain of queues, delays and flight cancellations after airline's check-in systems suffer temporary outage. Continue Reading
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28 Jul 2017
ERP vendor Sage acquires Intacct
Sage says the move will boost its cloud financial management software and U.S. presence. Analysts think it's a good technology move but are unsure about the market impact. Continue Reading
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28 Jul 2017
Azure App Service adds firewalls to mollify enterprises
Azure App Service Isolated brings dedicated space and broadens the reach of Microsoft's PaaS offering to assuage enterprises wary of public cloud. Continue Reading
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28 Jul 2017
How Broadpwn puts mobile devices in jeopardy
At Black Hat 2017, Exodus Intelligence researcher Nitay Artenstein unveiled the Broadpwn exploit, which he called the world's first Wi-fi worm and which puts billions of iOS and Android devices at risk. Continue Reading
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28 Jul 2017
Mitel to use ShoreTel to take customers to the cloud
Mitel expects the ShoreTel acquisition to double its cloud business and help accelerate customers' migration to hybrid UC services. Continue Reading
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27 Jul 2017
Industroyer puts industrial control security on notice
Security researchers at Black Hat 2017 analyzed the Industroyer malware, the attack on Ukraine's power grid and what it means for industrial control system security in the U.S. Continue Reading
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27 Jul 2017
Whitman steps down from HP board
Two years after the split between HPE and HP, Meg Whitman has decided the time is right to step down from being chairman at HP. Continue Reading
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27 Jul 2017
Unified communications supplier Mitel buys competitor ShoreTel
The deal will create a market leading unified communications business and adds strength to Mitel’s cloud offering. Continue Reading
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26 Jul 2017
Mist adds finer Wi-Fi network segmentation
The latest update to the Mist Wi-Fi management platform makes it more useful for divvying up network access in hotels, college dormitories and apartment buildings. Continue Reading
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26 Jul 2017
Microsoft launches Azure Stack Development Kit
Microsoft's Azure Stack Development Kit is designed to help developers validate Azure Stack applications for hybrid deployments in different locations globally or even on premises. Continue Reading
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26 Jul 2017
Azure Container Instances bypass VM management
Azure Container Instances will mean customers can now use --– and pay for –-- containers only, though some doubt this will dramatically change the competitive landscape. Continue Reading
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25 Jul 2017
G Suite access permissions mishaps could cause leaks
G Suite security faced similar issues to Amazon Web Services as misconfigured access permissions could have exposed sensitive information from hundreds of Google Groups. Continue Reading
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25 Jul 2017
IBM opens four new cloud data centers
IBM opened four new cloud data centers to expand its global cloud footprint and to better equip users with tools, applications and services, such as containers, for the cloud era. Continue Reading
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25 Jul 2017
Microsoft takes on Russian APT group in court
Experts applaud Microsoft for clever use of a lawsuit to claim command and control server domains used by malicious Russian APT group Fancy Bear. Continue Reading
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24 Jul 2017
Infrastructure, endpoints to drive UC tech budget boom in 2018
UC budgets are expected to rise in 2018 as organizations look to update aging voice infrastructure, promote user adoption and extend UC into contact centers. Continue Reading
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24 Jul 2017
SaaS SIEM offers enterprise networks refined analytics
This week, bloggers explore SaaS SIEM, applications as drivers of hybrid cloud, and the benefits and drawbacks of integrated systems. Continue Reading
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24 Jul 2017
Upgrades to Salesforce PRM app target high-tech, manufacturing
By upgrading its Sales Cloud PRM capabilities, users can now easily deploy partner channel processes, including discounting and website branding. Continue Reading
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24 Jul 2017
Kubernetes on AWS still a work in progress as management tools emerge
Kubernetes and AWS are hailed as the leaders in their respective markets -- so why don't they work more closely together? Continue Reading
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24 Jul 2017
NTT Com preparing for Azure Stack launch
In its position as one of the early adopter partners the views from NTT Com indicate that Azure Stack should make life easier for managed services specialists Continue Reading
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24 Jul 2017
Ericsson troubles seen as damper to Cisco partnership
The Ericsson-Cisco partnership is likely to produce little in the way of sales or technology, as carriers wait to rearchitect networks for 5G broadband. Continue Reading
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24 Jul 2017
How workspace suites alter the EMM market
As more vendors bundle enterprise mobility management into suites, it's important for organizations to be aware of the different ways to buy the technology. Continue Reading
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17 Jul 2017
Microsoft business partners urged to use DevOps opportunities
Addressing business partners at Inspire, Microsoft and DORA drove home the importance of DevOps and the need for Microsoft business partners to display DevOps expertise. Continue Reading
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17 Jul 2017
SAP Leonardo enhances digital transformation projects
SAP Leonardo is a marketing term for SAP's next-gen technologies like IoT, AI and ML, and some industry observers believe it helps it sell digital transformation services. Continue Reading
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17 Jul 2017
VDI product bundles aim to urge adoption by improving customer support
Organizations don't want to go through the headache of involving multiple vendors in their VDI environment, so vendors aim to mitigate this and other negative aspects of VDI. Continue Reading
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17 Jul 2017
IBM claims breakthrough in mainframe encryption
IBM says its new mainframe ushers in a new era of data protection in response to a call to action from chief information security officers and security experts worldwide Continue Reading
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Blog Post
14 Jul 2017
Microsoft Inspire: Four takeaways from the company's partner meetup
Microsoft Inspire attracted about 17,000 partners from around the world; here are a few takeaways from the annual channel conference Continue Reading
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14 Jul 2017
Kaseya intros quick paths to adding managed services offerings
Kaseya said its Powered Services offerings can help MSPs quickly expand their portfolios to include security and network management services; other news from the week. Continue Reading
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14 Jul 2017
Splunk Partner Portal evolves to boost channel partner experience
Splunk continues to invest in the channel with a revised partner portal, which provides visibility into the deal registration process, educational materials and other new features. Continue Reading
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14 Jul 2017
Microsoft UC services propelled by partnerships
Microsoft partnerships highlighted new products and services at its Inspire conference. Several partner companies had a keen focus on improving Skype for Business integrations. Continue Reading
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14 Jul 2017
Observable brings AWS, Azure security to Cisco
Cisco plans to acquire security company Observable Networks. The acquisition would strengthen Cisco cloud security for AWS and Microsoft Azure. Continue Reading
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14 Jul 2017
MSSPs can help in the fight against ransomware
Recent high-profile ransomware cases have underlined the need for help, and providing it as part of a managed service could be the answer. Continue Reading
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13 Jul 2017
Startup's new scale-out file system targets flash SSDs
WekaIO launched its scale-out file system, which is optimized for server-based flash storage and designed to tier data to cheaper object storage on premises and in public clouds. Continue Reading
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13 Jul 2017
Is Symantec looking to exit the certificate business?
As Google and Mozilla prepare plans to reduce trust for Symantec's certificate authority, the antivirus vendor is reported to be seeking a buyer for its web certificate business. Continue Reading
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13 Jul 2017
Verizon denies data loss but admits potentially huge breach
Verizon has responded to reports of millions of customer records being exposed to the internet by saying no data was accessed by malicious third parties, but the incident raises thorny issues. Continue Reading
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12 Jul 2017
Everything-as-a-Service the future for MSPs
Those MSPs that want to be successful will have to add a lot more services to their portfolios, warns 451 Research. Continue Reading
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12 Jul 2017
Jules Okafor talks diversity in the cybersecurity industry
Jules Okafor discusses the skills gap in the cybersecurity industry, how better IT diversity could help, and what is needed to bring in more women and minorities. Continue Reading
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12 Jul 2017
Cloud onRamp takes Viptela SD-WAN to Azure, AWS
Viptela introduces Cloud onRamp for AWS and Microsoft Azure. The new product tailors the Viptela vEdge router for the infrastructure-as-a-service providers. Continue Reading
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12 Jul 2017
Actifio CEO: Copy data management rises in cloud era
Actifio's copy data management platform finds favor with financial, government, healthcare and retail organizations. More than 2,200 customers use Virtual Data Pipeline. Continue Reading
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11 Jul 2017
Azure Stack hardware bundles emerge for channel
Microsoft Azure Stack, the company's hybrid cloud platform, could provide channel partner opportunities among customers who need an on-premises instance of the Azure public cloud. Continue Reading
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11 Jul 2017
Kinvey acquisition bolsters Progress' BaaS efforts
Progress' addition of the Kinvey BaaS to its app dev tools lineup adds strong back-end capabilities intended to complement its Telerik front-end mobile development platform. Continue Reading
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11 Jul 2017
Another Citrix CEO change raises more questions
Citrix has named its fourth CEO in less than two years, appointing its CFO to replace Kirill Tatarinov. The move has analysts and IT pros questioning the company's motivation. Continue Reading
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11 Jul 2017
Experts question Google Samba app security
Experts said the new Android Samba app from Google supported only unsafe SMBv1 despite susceptibility to WannaCry exploits and unclear demand from users. Continue Reading
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10 Jul 2017
Nadella: Partners are in everything we do
Microsoft Inspire has kicked off with the firm's CEO thanking partners for their commitment to the vendor and underlining a world of opportunities that they can exploit thanks to digital transformation. Continue Reading
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10 Jul 2017
Microsoft looks to Inspire greater ISV involvement
Microsoft has opened its Inspire event boasting of its partner commitment and taking steps to make life even easier for developers. Continue Reading
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07 Jul 2017
NetSuite cites cloud-based ERP software opportunity for partners
Mainstream acceptance of cloud computing has led more organizations to adopt cloud-based ERP, creating a demand that NetSuite wants to capitalize on with its partners; other news from the week. Continue Reading
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07 Jul 2017
AWS Greengrass pushes Amazon to the edge
AWS Greengrass represents a shift for the public cloud heavyweight, allowing customers to bring AWS compute resources in-house to overcome public cloud limitations. Continue Reading
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07 Jul 2017
Women and minorities are key to closing skills gap
A new survey shows a majority of organizations are facing a cybersecurity skills gap and experts said more focus on women and minorities could be key to finding talent. Continue Reading
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06 Jul 2017
Why Windows 10 adoption lags in the enterprise
Windows 10 turns two this month, but most organizations forgo its security enhancements and stick with Windows 7 because of legacy app incompatibility or resistance to change. Continue Reading
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06 Jul 2017
Ivanti makes another UEM acquisition with RES Software
Ivanti acquires user environment management vendor RES Software for its automation and identity management tech. The deal follows Ivanti's 2016 deal for RES competitor AppSense. Continue Reading
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05 Jul 2017
Almost nine in 10 say no way to SAP S/4HANA migration
A survey from Rimini Street says that almost 90% of SAP users have no plans for an S/4HANA migration, in part due to satisfaction with their existing SAP ERP. Continue Reading
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05 Jul 2017
Tintri: Software for local cloud storage will rule
Tintri will scale back head-to-head matchups in all-flash array market; stand-alone software accounts for a growing portion of storage revenue, CTO and co-founder Kieran Harty says. Continue Reading
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30 Jun 2017
Tough road ahead for Cisco intent-based networking
Cisco has the pieces for building a software-based network management center for the enterprise WAN. But reaching that goal will require integration work and customer hand-holding. Continue Reading
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30 Jun 2017
Advanced malware techniques seen in new ransomware
NotPetya represented advanced malware compared to its cousin WannaCry, but also showed sophistication experts worry may be a ransomware trend. Continue Reading
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29 Jun 2017
Parsing Formation Data's software-defined storage end
Formation Data's recent demise shows the challenges startups face in differentiating products in a crowded software-defined storage market, industry analysts say. Continue Reading
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29 Jun 2017
VDI faces new trends, but same challenges
There are new trends fueling VDI software, including the addition of AI and machine learning to better help IT, but cost is still an issue when it comes to VDI adoption. Continue Reading
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29 Jun 2017
Xi marks the spot for Nutanix cloud services
Xi Cloud Services brings hyper-converged vendor Nutanix into the public cloud game as it seeks to tie on-premises data to the cloud with help of Calm orchestration software. Continue Reading
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28 Jun 2017
Tegile IntelliFlash updates storage with SSDs, NVMe
Tegile Systems updates IntelliFlash with two tiers of flash. The 6U Tegile configuration supports 72 SAS SSDs for capacity and NVMe flash drives for performance. Continue Reading
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28 Jun 2017
Researchers can stop Petya-like ransomware
A new global ransomware attack has been spreading quickly using the same exploits as WannaCry, but researchers have already found ways to protect users from the damage. Continue Reading
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28 Jun 2017
Petya marks the time for the channel to talk data protection
The latest high profile ransomware attack underlines the dangers customers that fail to look after data are facing. Continue Reading
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28 Jun 2017
Microsoft video service lacks key features
Despite its name, Microsoft Stream currently does not offer live streaming. The enterprise video service, launched last week, also lacks API support and analytics tools. Continue Reading
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28 Jun 2017
Commvault CEO Bob Hammer addresses ransomware and GDPR
GDPR, ransomware, blockchain, and vendors merging and splitting have changed the data protection world. We asked Commvault CEO Bob Hammer for his take on it all. Continue Reading
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27 Jun 2017
Project Zero finds dangerous Windows antivirus bug
A newly disclosed Windows Defender bug, which could allow an attacker to fully take over a target system and create admin accounts, marks yet another major antivirus vulnerability. Continue Reading
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27 Jun 2017
Cisco-Apple partnership focuses on joint projects
With Cisco's Ericsson partnership on hold for now, the Cisco and Apple CEOs hinted at joint work on Wi-Fi and security at Cisco annual customer conference. Continue Reading
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27 Jun 2017
Google fined €2.4B for abusing internet search dominance
Company’s practices amount to an abuse of its dominant position in general internet search, stifling competition in comparison shopping, says European Commission. Continue Reading
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26 Jun 2017
Panzura expands scale and performance of cloud NAS
Panzura's enhancements to its cloud NAS include support for NVMe flash and increased capacity limit on VMware deployments. The cloud file system now works with object storage. Continue Reading
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26 Jun 2017
Experts wary of Russian requirements to review code
Demands for security code reviews by Russia have been on the rise, and not all experts or U.S. companies want to comply with the requests. Continue Reading
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26 Jun 2017
Palo Alto Networks confident of taking security into SaaS era
Security platforms could make it easier to take products to market and improve firms’ security posture by making innovative products easier to consume, but the biggest winners could be the platform providers. Continue Reading
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26 Jun 2017
Identity management market has IT on its toes
Identity and access management tools are critical today, as companies seek ways to handle users' distributed resources. IT shops have tough choices in an evolving market. Continue Reading
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23 Jun 2017
CIA USB malware takes advantage of good nature
The Brutal Kangaroo USB malware leaked from the CIA's Vault 7 could pose a threat to air-gapped computers if hackers can reverse engineer it. Continue Reading
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22 Jun 2017
Detecting encrypted malware traffic may have privacy implications
Cisco claims it can accurately detect malware activity in encrypted traffic using machine learning, but some experts worry about privacy implications. Continue Reading
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22 Jun 2017
Enterprise-challenged Zoom taps Cisco hardware
Zoom is offering its cloud-based video conferencing service on Cisco hardware through its integration app, Zoom Connector. Zoom's service competes with Cisco WebEx. Continue Reading
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22 Jun 2017
IAM systems set to apply machine learning in cybersecurity
Machine learning in cybersecurity applications for identity management systems are becoming more common today. But will algorithms be the best option for authenticating and authorizing users? Continue Reading
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22 Jun 2017
A Red Hat flies into the hyper-converged ring
Red Hat launches open source-based hyper-converged product combining Gluster file system, KVM hypervisor, enterprise Linux, Ansible deployment tool and CloudForms management. Continue Reading