Manufacturing technologies and services
VARs, systems integrators, managed service providers (MSPs) and IT consultancies can use this topic to find information about manufacturing technologies. You'll find news and analysis, trends articles, expert advice and research reports on topics such as ERP software for the aerospace supply chain, third-party logistics suppliers, lean manufacturing technology, product lifecycle management software and more.
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14 Sep 2021
9 ERP use cases to consider before buying an ERP system
Choosing the right ERP system requires considering a dizzying array of factors from company size to business goals. Here are nine use cases that can help simplify your research. Continue Reading
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14 Dec 2020
Cloud ERP vs. on-premises ERP: 10 key differences
Understanding the differences between on-premises ERP and cloud ERP, especially multi-tenant SaaS, is critical in buying decisions. Here's how they compare in 10 important areas. Continue Reading
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14 Mar 2017
Android malware preinstalled on devices
Security researchers found Android ransomware and malware preinstalled on popular devices, putting users at risk for information theft, tracking and more. Continue Reading
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10 Mar 2017
Assange promises to help disarm CIA cyberweapons
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange promised to work with vendors to help patch products vulnerable to CIA hacking tools, while the FBI and CIA will investigate the leak. Continue Reading
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10 Mar 2017
Vendors look for money in cloud-only open technology
Announcements from Facebook and Microsoft were the highlight of this year's Open Compute Summit, which remains a showcase for hyperscale cloud technology. Continue Reading
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10 Mar 2017
The cloud's about to hit close to home
As IoT workloads proliferate in the enterprise, more organizations will process data closer to the network edge. But that doesn't mean cloud computing is near its end. Continue Reading
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10 Mar 2017
Cloud-based UC forecast sees upswing
Cloud-based unified communications and video conferencing adoption are seeing gradual increases, according to a new survey. Plus, Cisco and Microsoft still reign supreme. Continue Reading
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10 Mar 2017
Is enterprise cloud migration picking up steam?
Historically, cloud technology has scared off large enterprises due to security concerns. Now, as cloud security improves, enterprise cloud migration is on the rise. Continue Reading
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09 Mar 2017
Google doubles down enterprise bets for public cloud
With a handful of new customers and integration with SAP HANA, Google reiterates its readiness to support enterprise workloads on its public cloud platform. Continue Reading
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09 Mar 2017
Java deserialization bugs fixed in open source projects
Google employees recently completed Operation Rosehub, a grass roots effort that patches a set of serious Java vulnerabilities in thousands of open source projects. Continue Reading
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09 Mar 2017
Flash in the pan: Dell EMC drops DSSD stand-alone server
The DSSD D5 for PowerEdge servers from Dell EMC was the first product from the merged vendors. DSSD instead will be used to accelerate existing and new all-flash systems. Continue Reading
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08 Mar 2017
Sudden romance: HPE-Nimble acquisition has people talking
Surprising HPE acquisition snares hybrid flash vendor Nimble Storage for proposed $1.2 billion. HPE picks up Nimble arrays and vaunts InfoSight storage analytics and monitoring. Continue Reading
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08 Mar 2017
Possible changes to fiduciary rule could touch HR tech
After the Trump administration suspended the Department of Labor fiduciary rule, uncertainty about tighter regulation of retirement plan providers could affect HR tech planning. Continue Reading
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08 Mar 2017
Einstein, Watson to share AI capabilities
By combining Watson's troves of unstructured data with Salesforce's CRM data, users can mine for even greater insights. Continue Reading
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08 Mar 2017
Arista containerizes its switching operating system
Switching vendor Arista has containerized its Extensible Operating System. Container development is rising in the data centers of cloud providers -- the vendor's largest customer base. Continue Reading
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08 Mar 2017
WikiLeaks posts cache of 'Vault 7' CIA hacking tools
WikiLeaks released a massive dump of files it claims to be CIA hacking tools, codenamed Vault 7, which includes iOS and Android zero-day exploits. Continue Reading
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07 Mar 2017
Report shows four top ERP vendors evenly matched
Panorama Consulting says SAP continues as market leader among the top four ERP vendors. But the market has evened, and Microsoft Dynamics moved past Oracle into second place. Continue Reading
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07 Mar 2017
Veritas expands partnership with Google
Enterprises can now deploy NetBackup and Backup Exec on the Google Cloud Platform, among other capabilities. Continue Reading
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06 Mar 2017
Hacker survey gives a fresh look at cybersecurity
A new cybersecurity report used a hacker survey to offer a perspective on IT that can often be overlooked and found there may not be any easy answers. Continue Reading
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06 Mar 2017
SwiftStack replicates object storage to Amazon, Google
SwiftStack 5 object storage software upgrade enables two-way data synchronization between on-site private cloud storage and public cloud storage from Google and Amazon. Continue Reading
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06 Mar 2017
SteelFusion remote office storage supports NAS
Riverbed adds NAS support to SteelFusion to broaden the reach of the remote office storage appliance, which already supports SAN and object storage. Continue Reading
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03 Mar 2017
Amazon S3 downtime highlights users' redundancy limits
Tuesday's Amazon S3 outage reverberated around the Internet, but cost and complexity will likely keep many users from scrambling to change their redundancy practices. Continue Reading
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03 Mar 2017
"Cloudbleed" vulnerability disclosure sparks fears
Cloudflare security researchers continue investigations as CEO calms fears over potential exposure of sensitive personal data by the "Cloudbleed" bug, though doubts remain. Continue Reading
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03 Mar 2017
Scality's RING object storage gets cloud monitoring
Scality's RING object storage technology provides customers with a new HALO Cloud Monitor that uses machine learning for capacity planning and predictive analysis. Continue Reading
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02 Mar 2017
Blame over Yahoo breach handling misses target, experts say
A new SEC filing details who knew about the major Yahoo security breach in 2014, but experts are confused by the repercussions of the announcement. Continue Reading
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02 Mar 2017
Linux support draws interest from Windows users
Industry observers are buying into Microsoft's attempts to reach new users, as the company builds support for Linux and other open source technologies in its offerings. Continue Reading
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02 Mar 2017
Tintri takes 'cloud-inspired' storage approach
Tintri's storage is evolving to help customers utilize cloud-based services. Tintri added synchronous replication to its VM-aware VMstore arrays and plans to integrate AWS support. Continue Reading
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01 Mar 2017
Stripped-down versions of Epic EHR feature lower prices
New, more minimalist versions of the Epic EHR system will feature lower prices, though also less functionality. And these will be aimed at smaller hospitals, according to Epic. Continue Reading
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01 Mar 2017
Fortinet steps up MSSP support
The security vendor has increased the support it provides for managed security service providers. Continue Reading
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01 Mar 2017
Citrix HDX Adaptive Transport makes all networks equal
Remote workers often struggle on high-latency networks. Citrix HDX Adaptive Transport allows them to access their virtual desktops and apps with no lag. Continue Reading
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28 Feb 2017
SAP and Apple push iOS development with SAP Cloud Platform SDK for iOS
At Mobile World Congress, SAP set a date for the release of the SAP Cloud Platform SDK for iOS, which enables developers to integrate SAP data and iOS devices. Continue Reading
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28 Feb 2017
Cisco, Ericsson deliver Spark services over fixed, mobile networks
By the end of the year, Cisco and Ericsson will release technology that lets service providers deliver Spark services over fixed or mobile networks. Continue Reading
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28 Feb 2017
White boxes set to shift server buying habits
Traditional server providers still have the lion’s share of the on-premise data center market, but original design manufacturers are now a major force Continue Reading
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28 Feb 2017
Smart city projects have CIOs on the hunt for new business models
Becoming 'smart' is on every city's agenda these days. But what projects should be extended beyond a pilot phase and how cities should fund the initiatives remain unclear. Continue Reading
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28 Feb 2017
IoT adoption rising and sparking the need for reseller help
IoT seems to be an unavoidable issue for corporates, which means that the channel will have a role to play in helping them ensure they remain secure Continue Reading
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28 Feb 2017
Channel transforming to meet customer needs
Digital transformation is not just an issue for customers and the channel is also undergoing rapid change according to research from Citrix and Canalys Continue Reading
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28 Feb 2017
AWS disruption wreaks havoc for Amazon S3 users
An AWS disruption Tuesday was the longest and most impactful downtime for the public cloud provider in years as Amazon S3 became unresponsive in a major data hub. Continue Reading
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28 Feb 2017
Successful data science process not simple to set up, sustain
Data science teams face a mix of process and cultural challenges in organizations, according to experienced analytics managers who offer advice on how to overcome the hurdles. Continue Reading
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24 Feb 2017
Channel company quiz: Recap partner program and alliance news
This month's channel quiz features mergers and alliances (and their partner fallout) along with emerging technologies, cloud computing and regulatory activity. Continue Reading
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24 Feb 2017
Cloudflare bug exposes web data, Project Zero finds
Cloudflare bug in CDN is fixed after causing sensitive customer data to leak; Google Project Zero discovered the flaw; users warned to change passwords. Continue Reading
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24 Feb 2017
Enterprise shops mull Azure Stack cost as hardware expands
Azure Stack will have a fourth appliance option when it becomes generally available later this year, but questions about pricing continue to emerge. Continue Reading
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24 Feb 2017
AWS database migration scrum with Oracle takes another step
New AWS database migration capabilities simplify data lake transfers to Redshift from Oracle and Teradata, but it still doesn't solve the biggest obstacles to move databases to the cloud. Continue Reading
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24 Feb 2017
ARRIS to buy Broadcom's Ruckus, ICX campus switching
ARRIS plans to buy a portion of the Brocade networking portfolio that includes Ruckus Wireless. ARRIS is expected to target large public venues, education and hospitality. Continue Reading
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23 Feb 2017
Researchers break SHA-1 hash algorithm
SHA-1 deprecation in browsers comes as researchers create hash collisions and Google offers website and developer tools to protect against malicious uses. Continue Reading
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23 Feb 2017
Azure Kubernetes GA foments hybrid cloud battle
Microsoft's Azure container strategy could take hybrid computing to an entirely new level and help launch both technologies into more mainstream waters. Continue Reading
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23 Feb 2017
IaaS set to grow strongly
Gartner is forecasting an uptake in public cloud spending with IaaS getting the largest cut of that investment. Continue Reading
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22 Feb 2017
Cisco unveils hardware for virtual network services
Cisco has introduced hardware that contains all the components for running virtual network functions. The new gear delivers Cisco VNFs in the data center and branch office. Continue Reading
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22 Feb 2017
Patient engagement, AI and IoT are hot at HIMSS 2017
The busy floor and outskirts of HIMSS 2017 were abuzz with hot health IT topics ranging from patient engagement and care collaboration to AI and machine learning. Continue Reading
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22 Feb 2017
Cloud unified communications creates new security risks
UC security is not a priority, according to a survey of IT professionals. But security should not be overlooked, as cloud UC creates new risks. Continue Reading
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22 Feb 2017
SMBs adopt digital business transformation cautiously
Increasingly, SMBs are gaining benefits from digital business transformation efforts, but implementation is tougher than expected, according to a new IDC survey. Continue Reading
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21 Feb 2017
Oracle speaks on AI, machine learning and chatbots
With the popularity of chatbots comes a flurry of competing application frameworks. Oracle believes adhering to industry standards will prevent fragmentation and incompatibility. Continue Reading
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20 Feb 2017
Amazon EBS gets an overdue upgrade
Amazon EBS' new live volume modification for storage attached to S3 saves time and headaches for IT pros, who welcome the technology they say is overdue. Continue Reading
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20 Feb 2017
IBM-ServiceNow deal looks to better automate IT workflow
Seeking to improve the workflow efficiencies of corporate IT shops, ServiceNow incorporates IBM's cognitive technology with its services automation platform. Continue Reading
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20 Feb 2017
CompTIA extends security certification coverage
CompTIA is extending the security skills it hopes that the industry will develop. Continue Reading
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17 Feb 2017
SAP S/4HANA Cloud promises 'intelligent ERP'
SAP S/4HANA Cloud was unveiled at the Capital Markets Day event; 'next-generation intelligent' ERP aims to give large enterprises a cloud option for S/4HANA. Continue Reading
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17 Feb 2017
Arista revenue soars, while rival Cisco's falls
Arista Networks' revenue grew sharply on strong sales of switches and routers. Arista results came a day after Cisco reported declining sales in networking gear. Continue Reading
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17 Feb 2017
HPE services and CSC to become DXC Technology
The merger between HP's services division and CSC will launch in April 2017 and is expected to save the companies billions. Continue Reading
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15 Feb 2017
AWS launches Amazon Chime, challenges Cisco WebEx, Microsoft Skype
Amazon Web Services has introduced Amazon Chime, a communications-as-a-service product that could become a strong rival to Cisco WebEx and Microsoft Skype for Business. Continue Reading
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15 Feb 2017
Deloitte readies enterprise public cloud practice with AWS and SAP
A 2,500-strong consulting practice will focus on delivering SAP Hana on Amazon Web Services for analytics to drive digital business Continue Reading
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15 Feb 2017
ExtraHop intros Addy, machine learning as a service
ExtraHop integrates machine learning and artificial intelligence with Addy, its new machine-learning-as-a-service offering. Continue Reading
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15 Feb 2017
Microsoft pushes pause on February Patch Tuesday
Despite a known zero-day flaw, Microsoft delays February's security bulletins for an unspecified reason. Continue Reading
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14 Feb 2017
Westcon, Enghouse and TalkTalk Business signal UC growth
The number of industry players pointing to the UC market as one that is fertile ground for resellers continues to rise Continue Reading
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14 Feb 2017
New Google cloud database service brings scale, data consistency
Google's Cloud Spanner may be years from broad adoption, but could represent a big step toward maintaining consistency across the globe with massive data sets in the public cloud. Continue Reading
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14 Feb 2017
RSA President Rohit Ghai details new cybersecurity platform at RSAC 2017
Michael Dell introduces RSA's newly appointed president, Rohit Ghai, who is set to lead the cybersecurity firm as it implements its new Business Driven Security platform. Continue Reading
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14 Feb 2017
Serverless deployment spells fresh opportunities for IT ops
IT ops pros may not think serverless computing is relevant to them, but there's a role for ops even when no servers are directly managed. Continue Reading
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14 Feb 2017
ONF lays out innovation roadmap for SDN and NFV
The Open Networking Foundation unveils its Open Innovation Pipeline to guide the next phase of development of software-defined and virtualised networking tech Continue Reading
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14 Feb 2017
AWS preps GDPR readiness by signing up to cloud Code of Conduct
AWS is now a member of the Association of Cloud Infrastructure Services Providers in Europe, which means EC2 and the like need to follow certain rules Continue Reading
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13 Feb 2017
Specialized chatbot technology aids DevOps through standardization
With development, operations, support and lifecycle management tools on the rise, uniting them into a single, consistent, simple user interface is a wish that's finally come true. Continue Reading
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13 Feb 2017
CSA: Custom applications creating new 'shadow cloud' risks
The Cloud Security Alliance unveiled new research at RSA Conference 2017 that shows custom enterprise applications are creating shadow cloud risks for organizations. Continue Reading
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13 Feb 2017
VMware DaaS goes hybrid with Horizon Cloud
VDI versus DaaS is no longer a one-or-the-other choice. VMware Horizon Cloud lets businesses manage on-premises VDI and cloud-hosted desktops from one control plane. Continue Reading
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13 Feb 2017
Intel Security flags role channel has to play to calm cloud fears
UK customers are still having their doubts when it comes to the cloud and the channel has a crucial role to play if those concerns are going to be overcome Continue Reading
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13 Feb 2017
Scale HC3 provides DR for engineering firm
Scale Computing HC3 clusters provide primary storage and -- with Brocade switching -- data protection, in the form of disaster recovery across two sites. Continue Reading
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13 Feb 2017
Skyhigh expands CASB model to IaaS platform protection, custom apps
At RSA Conference 2017, Skyhigh Networks explained how it expanded its cloud access security broker model to include IaaS platforms and custom enterprise applications. Continue Reading
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13 Feb 2017
Tech trends in 2017: A legal view
Data regulations, blockchain and the popularity of Agile will have a significant impact on organizations' technology partnerships and contracting, according to law firm Mayer Brown. Continue Reading
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10 Feb 2017
Azure program takes on cloud patent trolls
Microsoft defends customers' intellectual property against cloud patent trolls under a new program, as open source takes on greater relevance in Azure. Continue Reading
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10 Feb 2017
Have airlines learned their IT lessons? Not so quick
The hits keep on coming for the airline industry, with several more IT outages that have stranded angry passengers in recent months. Are there any new lessons for IT pros? Continue Reading
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09 Feb 2017
Partners: Citrix hyper-converged tech opens VDI to midrange clients
The Citrix Ready HCI Workspace Appliance Program, coupled with the company's Citrix Cloud, will open VDI opportunities among midmarket customers, Citrix channel partners said. Continue Reading
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09 Feb 2017
Druva inSync aims to mitigate ransomware attacks
Druva inSync software is upgraded with tools to detect ransomware attacks and helps recover clean data. The endpoint software detects strange data behavior patterns. Continue Reading
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09 Feb 2017
IoT security may finally hit home for enterprise at RSAC 2017
IoT security tops the list of RSA Conference 2017 submissions after IoT devices were abused by threat actors, but the topics experts worry about are much more far-reaching. Continue Reading
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09 Feb 2017
Symantec keeping it simple with Secure One
Symantec is getting close to rolling out a unified partner program for its established channel and Blue Coat resellers that came on board after the acquisition. Continue Reading
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09 Feb 2017
CSP2 support boosts Microsoft Edge security
Microsoft will improve Edge browser security to ward off cross-site scripting and content-injection web-based attacks. Content Security Policy Level 2 support is coming in April. Continue Reading
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08 Feb 2017
Qumulo NAS gets Core 2.6, high-end QC360 appliance
Qumulo NAS upgrade allows data to move between quota domains without rewriting the file system. QC360 hardware is a petabyte-scale addition to its QC-Series hybrid disk lineup. Continue Reading
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08 Feb 2017
Rapid7's Brown and Beardsley on IoT security risks
Rapid7's Rebekah Brown and Tod Beardsley talk about IoT security issues, including new cars, blaming users for poor implementations and why NAT is the best firewall ever. Continue Reading
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07 Feb 2017
Corero: 1 TB DDoS attacks will be common
Corero Network Security's Dave Larson talks with SearchSecurity about how the Mirai botnet attacks have forced companies to change their DDoS mitigation strategy. Continue Reading
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07 Feb 2017
Google set to appeal after cloud data privacy ruling
Further battle over cloud data privacy is imminent, as a court decides against Google and declines to consider Microsoft's recent appeal victory as precedent. Continue Reading
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07 Feb 2017
SQL Slammer returns to terrorize unpatched systems
The SQL Slammer worm returned to take down systems that have been left unpatched for the past 14 years, but experts are unsure if the attacks will continue. Continue Reading
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07 Feb 2017
HPE adds data center player Mesosphere to channel options
An OEM and reseller agreement between HPE and Mesosphere will give the channel access to a data center solution from next week. Continue Reading
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07 Feb 2017
Cloud providers need to up business speak
Those selling cloud might want to heed the advice coming from the Cloud Industry Forum and Deloitte over the need for more attention to the financial details of a potential deal. Continue Reading
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06 Feb 2017
Arcserve UDP software upgraded to support Amazon cloud
Arcserve UDP 6.5 version enhanced to provide backup, disaster recovery and high availability in the Amazon public cloud as well as on-premises. Continue Reading
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06 Feb 2017
Carbonite buys Double-Take, Datto picks up Open Mesh
Data protection companies Carbonite and Datto both made purchases to improve their standing in a needed area: high availability and networking, respectively. Continue Reading
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06 Feb 2017
OpenIO debuts branded open source object hardware
Up to 96 nano nodes fit in OpenIO's SLS-4U96 chassis. Each ARM CPU manages a single high-capacity disk and a small amount of flash storage for fast metadata access. Continue Reading
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03 Feb 2017
Unclouding projects: Service providers weigh in on reverse migrations
The rise of cloud computing adoption has given way to a countertrend: reverse cloud migrations. Service providers discuss the factors driving their customers' unclouding projects. Continue Reading
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03 Feb 2017
IT pros aren't rushing to adopt DaaS
IT pros at large businesses aren't willing to ditch their on-premises VDI for DaaS technology. A hybrid approach to desktop delivery could be the answer, however. Continue Reading
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03 Feb 2017
Presidential executive order on government cybersecurity expected
A leaked version of a draft of a government cybersecurity executive order from President Trump has experts debating the effects such an order would have. Continue Reading
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03 Feb 2017
Cisco Tetration becomes app-policy enforcer
Cisco has added policy-enforcement capabilities to the latest version of the Tetration Analytics engine. The upgrade also includes a cheaper version for midsize companies. Continue Reading
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02 Feb 2017
Unpatched flaws could lead to Pentagon cyberattack
A researcher finds unpatched flaws in DOD systems that may have already allowed a Pentagon hack, and the government is doing nothing to remediate the issue. Continue Reading
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02 Feb 2017
Minio object storage puts S3 scalability in containers
Minio's object storage software is written in the robust Go programming language and supports Amazon S3 storage APIs for developers working in container environments. Continue Reading
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02 Feb 2017
The new Slack versus Microsoft in team messaging
The new Slack Enterprise Grid has the technology basics for business. But winning large enterprise deals will require a better strategy against Microsoft. Continue Reading
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02 Feb 2017
Amid ACA repeal movement, ACOs appear safe
As congressional Republicans push ACA repeal, accountable care organizations appear safe because of bipartisan support for value-based care and reimbursement. Continue Reading
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01 Feb 2017
NetApp adds slim AFF A700s, updates flash guarantee
NetApp launches small-footprint A700s version of its high-end All Flash FAS A700 with built-in SSDs, updates all-flash capacity guarantee for A-Series flash storage line. Continue Reading
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01 Feb 2017
Trump’s cyber security executive order delayed
It is not yet clear when president Trump will sign an eagerly-awaited executive order on cyber security that was scheduled to take place on January 31. Continue Reading
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31 Jan 2017
Trump's executive order hasn't affected RSA Conference
RSA Conference 2017 hasn't been affected by President Trump's recent executive order, but the travel ban has still send shockwaves through the tech industry. Continue Reading