Cloud Security Statistic Last year, Gartner predicted that, by 2020, 95 percent of all cloud security failures will be caused by user error. This means that organizations, rather than service providers, are much more likely to be responsible for issues,…
Big Data and Autism Many mysteries surround autism spectrum disorder. Arguably, one of the largest is how to authoritatively diagnose it in children. However, scientists have developed the first physiological test, based on a big data algorithm. Keep reading to…
Cisco Spark Makes Four Major Breakthroughs SAN FRANCISCO, CA–(Marketwired – Aug 21, 2017) – Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) understands the importance of security, compliance, and analytics. We infuse this thinking into everything we do. So it’s no surprise that our mission in…
Cryptocurrencies and Ransomware The WannaCry ransomware made headlines back in May when it crippled hospitals across the UK and put organizations around the world on high alert. Even those of us lucky enough not to be infected suddenly had a…
LOS ANGELES, CA–(Marketwired – Aug 21, 2017) – Most companies today have moved from a centrally managed IT infrastructure to one of cloud and mostly disconnected systems. Securing remote and disconnected environments, and providing controlled privileged access, has been a…
The Rise Of AI Receptionists – Part 2 In part one of this article we discussed the advantages of using a VoIP phone system and auto-attendants to manage incoming calls, as well as the benefits of using live agents. However,…
KIEV (Reuters) – The Ukrainian central bank said on Friday it had warned state-owned and private lenders of the appearance of new malware as security services said Ukraine faced cyber attacks like those that knocked out global systems in June.…
It’s Not Technology, It’s Magic “Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” – Arthur C. Clarke. Are your customers experiencing magic or drudgery? Alexa, please dim the house lights and lock the doors. Google, what is the capital of…
Big Data Meets Edge Computing The New York Times and other brands leverage unlimited edge data pipeline for digital personalization SAN FRANCISCO, CA–(Marketwired – August 17, 2017) – Fastly, the edge cloud platform, has announced a new integration with Google BigQuery…
Prevent Data Leaks In The Cloud More companies are turning to the cloud for storage. In fact, over 60 percent of organizations store sensitive information in the cloud, according to a recent Intel security survey. As a result, the risk…
Flying Cars Autonomous vehicles garner a lot of media attention these days, but there are corporations out there channeling their energies into another kind: flying cars, both operated and autonomous. From the mythological Icarus through Leonardo’s sketches to Jules Verne’s…
The Rise Of AI Receptionists For years most firms would have had to employ numerous phone operators and receptionists to deal with any and all calls that came through. Large companies would have employed entire departments simply just to deal…
VMworld 2017 PALO ALTO, CA–(Marketwired – August 15, 2017) – VMware, Inc. (NYSE: VMW), a global leader in cloud infrastructure and business mobility, today unveiled the General Session Keynote speakers and sponsorship list for VMworld® U.S. 2017. VMworld U.S. 2017 begins on…
Study from Dtex Systems and Crowd Research Partners Finds Majority of Enterprise Organizations Feel Inadequately Prepared to Detect and Prevent Insider Attacks SAN JOSE, CA–(Marketwired – Aug 15, 2017) – Dtex Systems™, a leader in user behavior intelligence and insider…
Fully Managed Encryption Service Delivers Enhanced Protection for Sensitive Data at Rest SAN ANTONIO, TX–(Marketwired – August 15, 2017) – Rackspace® today announced the launch of Privacy and Data Protection (PDP), a new cybersecurity offering designed to help identify and protect…
The Multi-cloud Landscape The digital universe is expanding rapidly, and cloud computing is building the foundation for almost infinite use cases and applications. Hence, it’s not surprising that of the Fortune 50 enterprises, 48 have publicly announced plans to adopt…
ThreatMetrix Report Reveals Dramatic Cybercrime Growth Global cybercrime levels reach all-time high of 144 million attacks over three months SAN JOSE, CA–(Marketwired – August 14, 2017) – ThreatMetrix®, The Digital Identity Company®, today revealed that cybercrime attacks have reached their highest-ever…
Advanced IoT Systems The next BriefingsDirect Voice of the Customer Internet-of-Things (IoT) technology trends interview explores how IT combines with IoT to help create the refinery of the future. We’ll now learn how a leading-edge petrochemical company in Texas is rethinking data gathering and analysis to…
IoT, Cloud and the Edge The convergence of the Internet of Things (IoT), edge, and cloud has changed how enterprises balance core applications and processing capabilities between public clouds and the edge. Remote branch offices, manufacturing sites, and retail stores…
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Amazon.com Inc is exploring a technology first developed for the U.S. military to produce tasty prepared meals that do not need refrigeration, as it looks for new ways to muscle into the $700 billion U.S. grocery…
Industry Leaders Discuss Workforce Strategy CLEARWATER, Fla., Aug. 10, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — (ISC)²® today announced Gary Beach, author of The U.S. Technology Skills Gap, will moderate a panel titled, Help Wanted! – Addressing the Cybersecurity Skills Shortage, at its seventh annual Security Congress, taking place Monday, September 25 at…
Microsoft Azure Stack Apps The next BriefingsDirect Voice of the Customer hybrid cloud advancements discussion explores the application development and platform-as-a-service (PaaS) benefits from Microsoft Azure Stack. We’ll now learn how ecosystems of solutions partners are teaming to provide specific vertical industries with applications and…
MAHWAH, N.J., Aug. 10, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Radware® (NASDAQ:RDWR), a leading provider of cyber security and application delivery solutions, today announced that it has expanded its network within Continent 8 Technologies. Not only does Radware provide comprehensive, real-time DDoS attack mitigation…
(Reuters) – RingCentral Inc, a cloud-based business communications services provider, is working with an adviser after receiving takeover interest, Bloomberg reported, citing sources familiar with the matter. The company’s shares jumped as much as 19.9 percent to hit a record…
Chatbots versus Virtual Assistants If you are running an online service or e-commerce store, chances are you offer automated online chat. Aware of the growing buzz surrounding chatbots, you might well be considering adopting one. But halt a moment before you…
LG G6 Smartphone Launch Fails to Pique Consumer Interest LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM–(Marketwired – Aug 9, 2017) – The latest smartphone OS data from Kantar Worldpanel ComTech reveal that in the three months ending May 2017, iOS performance proved strong in…
Europe’s New Data Protection Rules Next May, Europe’s new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into force, replacing the 1995 EU Data Protection Directive. It ushers in a new era, unifying data protection rules across Europe, strengthening the rights of…
Codefresh Collaborates with Google Cloud The collaboration simplifies the setup and deployment process for Kubernetes, making wide adoption more accessible MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA–(Marketwired – August 08, 2017) – Codefresh, the complete container delivery toolchain, has collaborated with Google Cloud to create a…
AI For Their Citizens Every year, the Center for Digital Government conducts a survey of every county in the U.S. and ranks them on how well they use information technology (IT) to enhance public service. Based on the results of…
Containers and the cloud Docker and other container services are appealing for a good reason – they are lightweight and flexible. For many organizations, they enable the next step of platform maturity by reducing the needs of a runtime to…
Cloud Kickstart for AWS Cloud Technology Partners (CTP) have unveiled a new solution for moving to the cloud which should interest anyone needing to deploy Amazon Web Services rapidly across an organisation. Cloud Kickstart for Amazon Web Services enables organisations…
The IoT Broker The concept of a cloud broker has changed and we now instead call it the Hybrid Cloud. Where the customer, partner or the organization we are a part of has multiple cloud solutions deployed, and the goal…
(Reuters) – IT services provider Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp reported a better-than-expected quarterly profit on strong demand for its cloud-based services, especially from its financial and healthcare clients. Shares of the company rose 3.1 percent at $70.66 in premarket trading…
McKinsey’s State Of Machine Learning And AI, 2017 Tech giants including Baidu and Google spent between $20B to $30B on AI in 2016, with 90% of this spent on R&D and deployment, and 10% on AI acquisitions. Artificial Intelligence (AI)…
CloudVelox Extends Automated Mass Migrations To Datacenter Environments Enabling Three New Use Cases
CloudVelox Extends Automated Mass Migrations With One Hybrid Cloud Software, Enterprises and Systems Integrators Can Leverage Automated Application Blueprinting To Accelerate Workload Mobility Between Datacenters and Public Cloud SANTA CLARA, CA–(Marketwired – Aug 2, 2017) – CloudVelox, a pioneer in cloud…
The Race For AI Chips The semiconductor industry is doing well, with sales of memory and chips growing in 2017. But are current manufacturers slow to adapt to fast developing new technologies like artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and the Internet…
Connected Car Innovation Spanning the last decade, the automotive industry has seen an explosion of technological innovation which has, and will continue to shape, the future of mobility. From early in-vehicle services and technology like OnStar and Bluetooth, to as…
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 01, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aria Systems, the leader in helping enterprises grow subscription- and usage-based revenue, today announced it has been named a leader in The Forrester Wave™: Recurring Customer and Billing Management, Q3 2017 report. According to the report,…
Cloud Retailing is Booming Huh? You’ve heard that retail is dying. What if you were to learn that more jobs have been added faster and at better wages by new leading firms than any time in history. How? Thank the…
Leading Managed Public Cloud Services Provider Combines Resources with AWS Professional Services to Enable Customer Journey to AWS SAN ANTONIO, TX–(Marketwired – July 31, 2017) – Rackspace® today announced an enhanced strategic, channel relationship with cloud provider Amazon Web Services (AWS)…
Vulnerability vs. Exploitability There is a lot of jargon when it comes to cloud security. While the thought of having a vulnerability in security system seems scary, having an easily exploitable security system is scarier. What’s the difference? How do…
IDC Forecasts SD-WAN Market to Reach $8 Billion in 2021 FRAMINGHAM, Mass., July 27, 2017 – Software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) solutions have only been commercially available for a few years, but the technology’s ability to address pressing enterprise networking needs…
Improving Ransomware in 2017 Once adversaries have found a method for breaching network defenses, stealing data, or otherwise generating revenue, they’ll continue to refine these tactics to avoid detection and improve effectiveness. Ransomware, one of the more high-profile tools leveraged…
Cloud Email Security Concerns “The Cloud Email Security Challenge: Closing the Cybersecurity Skills Gap Through Automation.” The company analyzed more than 3.5 terabytes of data – over 373 million corporate emails – from its proprietary data cloud to gain insights…
Google AI Investment Google, directly or through affiliates, is becoming the dominant investor into artificial intelligence (AI) startups. Their latest programme for such startups, Developers Launchpad Studio, launched this week, appeals to all AI startups worldwide. Alongside mainstream AI, Developers…
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Callsign Inc, a startup that had developed technology to help users access websites more securely, has raised $35 million from investors including Accel, PTB Ventures and NightDragon Security, the firm of former McAfee chief executive David…
LAS VEGAS, July 26, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The globe’s leading security firms exhibiting at Black Hat USA2017 have a long way to go towards the adoption of DMARC – email authentication – which can greatly reduce phishing attacks and the ability for hackers…
Cyber Research Finds That 1 in 3 Pirate Websites Expose Consumers to Malware That Can Lead to Loss of Privacy, Ransomware and Financial Loss WASHINGTON, July 26, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Fifteen state attorneys general are warning that pirate websites often expose consumers…
Multicloud Strategies To avoid the dreaded cloud lock-in, many organizations are now managing multiple clouds to service their business needs. In fact, IDC recently found that 84% of IT executives surveyed expect to use multiple clouds from multiple cloud providers. It’s a complex application…
Fifth installment gives an updated look at digital data being created and consumed SILICON SLOPES, Utah, July 25, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Domo today released its “Data Never Sleeps 5.0” infographic, the fifth annual iteration of this informative visual report that provides…