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Malware targeting IoT devices skyrockets as transactions rise 1,500%
Malware

Malware targeting IoT devices skyrockets as transactions rise 1,500%

According to the report, Zscaler customers are generating more than 1 billion IoT transactions per month in the Zscaler cloud.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2020
The real winner of 2019? Ransomware
Malware

The real winner of 2019? Ransomware

Trend Micro discovered a 10% increase in ransomware detections, despite a 57% decrease in the number of new ransomware families.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2020
Bluebird Network completes fiber expansion in Jefferson City
Unified Communications

Bluebird Network completes fiber expansion in Jefferson City

luebird Network chose to build the 26-mile-long fiber network completely underground to protect it from natural disasters.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2020
BlackBerry Cylance: Latest report reveals global attack surface expansion
AI Security

BlackBerry Cylance: Latest report reveals global attack surface expansion

Nation-state backed threat actor groups are evolving and sophisticated attack toolsets are increasing, according to the BlackBerry 2020 Threat Report.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2020
New report reveals 'wall of shame' in health care data breaches
Breach Prevention

New report reveals 'wall of shame' in health care data breaches

More than 27 million individuals were affected by breaches of protected health information, according to Bitglass.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2020
IDC: Coronavirus presents opportunities for ICT vendors
Supply Chain

IDC: Coronavirus presents opportunities for ICT vendors

COVID-19 disrupts China's economy but opens doors for ICT vendors with opportunities in digital platforms, healthcare, and contactless services, IDC reports.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2020
We're still not ready for AI's impact on employment
Manufacturing

We're still not ready for AI's impact on employment

Over half of survey respondents believe that AI will eliminate more finance jobs than it will create in the next decade, according to research by ISACA.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2020
Apple still owns growing wearables market, says GlobalData
Wearables

Apple still owns growing wearables market, says GlobalData

While many consumers cannot afford the latest Apple Watch, there is an untapped demand for cheaper smartwatches.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2020
Maintaining uptime in the data center is no game of checkers
Artificial Intelligence

Maintaining uptime in the data center is no game of checkers

AI-driven machine learning is revolutionising data centre uptime by predicting hardware failures before they occur, potentially saving firms millions.

By Jeff Klaus • 5 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2020
Industrial automation technology growing in popularity with enterprises
Manufacturing

Industrial automation technology growing in popularity with enterprises

Enterprises embrace industrial automation to slash costs and boost efficiency, with innovations like AI, robotics, and digital twins, asserts GlobalData.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2020
DNA Connect signs on as nCipher's newest ANZ distributor
Internet of Things

DNA Connect signs on as nCipher's newest ANZ distributor

DNA Connect has become nCipher Security's newest distributor in Australia and New Zealand, enhancing data protection and cybersecurity offerings in the region.

By Nick Forrester • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2020
Revealed: Best practices for embedded systems in a world of cyber attacks
Internet of Things

Revealed: Best practices for embedded systems in a world of cyber attacks

The Trusted Computing Group has issued new best practices for updating firmware and software in embedded systems to combat rising cyber threats in IoT devices.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2020
Sektor to distribute Ergotron health-tech
Health Technologies

Sektor to distribute Ergotron health-tech

This appointment extends the range of solutions that Sektor currently offers to partners who serve the healthcare sector.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2020
DXC Technology names new EVP & CIO
Health Technologies

DXC Technology names new EVP & CIO

DXC Technology is welcoming new executive vice president and chief information officer Chris Drumgoole to the company this week.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Feb 2020
Global cloud infrastructure spending grows 37% in Q4
DevOps

Global cloud infrastructure spending grows 37% in Q4

Global cloud infrastructure spending hit US$30 billion in Q4 2019, driven by digital transformation, with AWS leading at 32% market share.

By Nick Forrester • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Feb 2020
Antivirus would have saved these businesses $71 billion in 2019
Malware

Antivirus would have saved these businesses $71 billion in 2019

Businesses lost USD $71 billion in 2019 due to data breaches that could have been prevented with antivirus solutions, says Precisecurity.com.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Feb 2020
Coronavirus scare is already hitting tech market
Supply Chain

Coronavirus scare is already hitting tech market

GlobalData outlines the ways that China's corporate shutdowns may have far-reaching effects for the global technology economy.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2020
Digital twins vital for evolving digital enterprise, says DXC Tech
Unified Communications

Digital twins vital for evolving digital enterprise, says DXC Tech

As the IoT tech expands, virtual simulations of physical environments are becoming an increasingly critical piece of an enterprise digital strategy.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2020
Node4 parters with Data Installation & Supplies to deliver Drive DeVilbiss
Virtual Private Networks

Node4 parters with Data Installation & Supplies to deliver Drive DeVilbiss

Node4 and Data Installation and Supplies (DIS) have teamed up to provide Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare with a scalable and secure MPLS Private cloud WAN solution.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2020