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HID ships new readers line with host of smart features
Smart

HID ships new readers line with host of smart features

The HID Signo line focuses on system deployment and management while enabling businesses to also meet advanced security requirements of today.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2020
Mellanox to acquire security firm Titan IC Systems
Edge Security

Mellanox to acquire security firm Titan IC Systems

Titan IC Systems develops network intelligence technology that supports search and big data analytics across data centers worldwide.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2020
ProLabs announces suite to bolster 400G migration
Data center maintenance

ProLabs announces suite to bolster 400G migration

The move comes as the digital transformation towards 400G is becoming more necessary given its ability to revolutionise industry operations.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2020
Unprotected machine identities costing firms billions - report
Cybersecurity

Unprotected machine identities costing firms billions - report

Poorly protected machine identities are costing firms between USD $51 billion and USD $72 billion globally, according to a report by Venafi and AIR Worldwide.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2020
ITU encourages ICT sector to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Unified Communications

ITU encourages ICT sector to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

The ICT industry should work towards reducing their greenhouse gas emissions by 45% in the next 10 years, in order to comply with the Paris Agreement.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2020
Juniper Networks extends connected security with two new updates
Firewalls

Juniper Networks extends connected security with two new updates

Juniper Networks enhances its security suite with encrypted traffic analysis for Advanced Threat Prevention and SecIntel integration for Mist wireless access.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2020
Intel & QuTech outline 'milestone' in quantum computing
Quantum Computing

Intel & QuTech outline 'milestone' in quantum computing

'Horse Ridge' could pave the way for further understanding how quantum practicality could solve real-world problems.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2020
Thycotic rounds out 2019 with 'banner year' for cloud roadmap
DevOps

Thycotic rounds out 2019 with 'banner year' for cloud roadmap

Privileged access management solutions provider Thycotic has published key highlights from 2019 for its work in cloud-based PAM.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Feb 2020
Refinitiv announces new market database powered by Google Cloud
Data Analytics

Refinitiv announces new market database powered by Google Cloud

Refinitiv launches its Tick History dataset on Google Cloud, leveraging BigQuery's machine learning to enhance data access and trading model development.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Feb 2020
Any internet user can order cyber attack for less than $20 - study
Distributed Denial of Service

Any internet user can order cyber attack for less than $20 - study

A study by DE-CIX and global researchers reveals any internet user can order a cyber attack for less than USD $20, raising concerns on DDoS resilience.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2020
Vertiv announces expansion to key data centre
DataCentre infrastructure

Vertiv announces expansion to key data centre

New investments will further enhance uninterruptible power supply testing capabilities for Vertiv customers worldwide.

By Nick Forrester • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2020
Public divided over police use of facial recognition - survey
Surveillance

Public divided over police use of facial recognition - survey

The response comes as the European Union considers a ban on the use of facial recognition tech by law enforcement.

By Nick Forrester • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2020
Micro Focus centralises policy controls for IT security admins
Cybersecurity

Micro Focus centralises policy controls for IT security admins

According to Micro Focus, the exponential growth of sensitive files represents the biggest challenge that information security professionals face.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Feb 2020
Lenovo Data Center Group names new EMEA president
DataCentre infrastructure

Lenovo Data Center Group names new EMEA president

He is tasked with driving the business in this region and build on relationships with data center partners and customers.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Feb 2020
Cloudscene ranks top regional data centre providers
Hyperscale

Cloudscene ranks top regional data centre providers

Equinix dominates the H2 2019 Global Data Center Leaderboard by Cloudscene, securing the top spot in North America, Oceania, Asia, and EMEA.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Feb 2020
UK's cybersecurity laws 'crying out for reform'
Hyperscale

UK's cybersecurity laws 'crying out for reform'

UK's Computer Misuse Act 1990 needs urgent reform to enable cybersecurity professionals to combat cybercrime effectively, says report.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2020
Cisco & Schneider Electric partner on edge computing solution
DataCentre infrastructure

Cisco & Schneider Electric partner on edge computing solution

Cisco and Schneider Electric have teamed up to launch an edge computing solution, combining Cisco's HyperFlex Edge with Schneider's 6U Wall Mount EcoStruxure.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2020
Swiss lead charge on data centre efficiency certification
DataCentre infrastructure

Swiss lead charge on data centre efficiency certification

HPE, academia and industry have launched a data centre efficiency label to decarbonise data centres and significantly reduce their energy consumption.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Jan 2020
Google Cloud scores new contract with Lufthansa Group
Hyperscale

Google Cloud scores new contract with Lufthansa Group

Google Cloud's infrastructure and machine learning capabilities will support Lufthansa Group's new operation platform.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2020