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BroadGroup signs on CNet as education partner for Datacloud events
Hyperscale

BroadGroup signs on CNet as education partner for Datacloud events

The goal of the partnership is to collaborate in uniting industry leaders and influencers to stress the importance of competence and confidence.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Mar 2018
Are remote workers really the answer? Report finds huge security issues
Network Infrastructure

Are remote workers really the answer? Report finds huge security issues

​The swelling generation of mobile workers is causing headaches for IT staff with more than half connecting to unsecured networks every week.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Mar 2018
REPORT: Ransomware decreasing in quantity but increasing in potency
Malware

REPORT: Ransomware decreasing in quantity but increasing in potency

A new report from SonicWall has shed light on the current threat landscape with the company recording an astonishing 9.32b malware attacks in 2017.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Mar 2018
GDPR is imminent but 69% of businesses can't secure customer data
Storage

GDPR is imminent but 69% of businesses can't secure customer data

​GDPR is looming (May 25) over the heads of IT staff throughout Europe and beyond but this survey found data is still not being managed properly.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Mar 2018
Global Switch awarded certification for Amsterdam data centre
DataCentre infrastructure

Global Switch awarded certification for Amsterdam data centre

​Global Switch has announced that its Amsterdam data centre has achieved ISO 50001:2011 certification for its energy management system.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Mar 2018
First UK universities to deploy IBM POWER9 servers reap benefits
Storage

First UK universities to deploy IBM POWER9 servers reap benefits

Queen Mary University of London and Newcastle University are the first academia in the UK to deploy IBM's new system for HPC, data analytics and AI.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Mar 2018
Acronis announces new partnership with Google Cloud
Hyperscale

Acronis announces new partnership with Google Cloud

​Acronis has revealed its intentions to enhance its backup solutions by integrating them with Google Cloud Platform.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Mar 2018
Exclusive: Is cybersecurity losing because it's too profit-focused?
Artificial Intelligence

Exclusive: Is cybersecurity losing because it's too profit-focused?

Cybercriminals currently have the edge in the battle against cybersecurity, according to High-Tech Bridge CEO Ilia Kolochenko.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Tue, 6th Mar 2018
Expert: Farce involving Russia's US elections breach needs resolving
Breach Prevention

Expert: Farce involving Russia's US elections breach needs resolving

Multiple US officials have announced the intelligence community had evidence that states had been compromised by Russia but didn't tell anyone.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Mar 2018
Blunder by Trustico revokes 23,000 website certificates
Cloud Services

Blunder by Trustico revokes 23,000 website certificates

23,000 customers of Trustico recently received an email informing them their website security certificates will be rendered useless within 24 hours.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Sat, 3rd Mar 2018
Hydro66 boosts data centre expansion plans with Canadian investment
Hyperscale

Hydro66 boosts data centre expansion plans with Canadian investment

The Swedish colocation data centre company says it will be using the investment from the Canadian crypto mining company to aid its build out to 40 MW.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Mar 2018
Where are all the women in tech? Survey finds answer
Skillsoft

Where are all the women in tech? Survey finds answer

Gender equality is something the tech industry has always struggled with despite offering bright career and pay prospects.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Mar 2018
5G race ramping up with Huawei and Ericsson taking action
Unified Communications

5G race ramping up with Huawei and Ericsson taking action

​5G has been talked about for a number of years but the quest is really starting to heat up with the big players keen to express their handiwork.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Mar 2018
Cybercriminals likely to attempt GDPR extortion for greater ROI
Malware

Cybercriminals likely to attempt GDPR extortion for greater ROI

Trend Micro says cybercriminals are becoming more business-minded and are likely to target organisations that are trying to comply with GDPR.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Mar 2018
Rittal launches an edge data centre 'to go' solution
Hyperscale

Rittal launches an edge data centre 'to go' solution

Rittal unveils its Edge Data Centre, offering a ready-to-use, scalable IT infrastructure solution tailored for rapid deployment and IoT efficiency.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2018
Alibaba Cloud commits to EU with launch of 8 new products at MWC18
Unified Communications

Alibaba Cloud commits to EU with launch of 8 new products at MWC18

The Chinese giant announced the launch of the new products for Europe at MWC 18, stressing its commitment to the region for the future.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2018
Ericsson CEO declares 5G “open for business” at MWC 2018
Unified Communications

Ericsson CEO declares 5G “open for business” at MWC 2018

5G has long been in development with no shortage of hype surrounding the term - but Ericsson's CEO said at MWC it is officially in the here and now.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2018
Unwanted cybercrime awards: Russia tops 'dark web medals' table
Email Security

Unwanted cybercrime awards: Russia tops 'dark web medals' table

RepKnight published an 'alternative olympics' medal table that details the countries that feature most heavily on the dark web - infographic included.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2018
Traditional data centres won't cut it for future energy consumption
DataCentre infrastructure

Traditional data centres won't cut it for future energy consumption

Policy Connect's report has revealed there are grim concerns that the demand for data and digital service will exceed energy efficiency gains.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2018