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Characteristics of a modern software reseller
Resellers

Characteristics of a modern software reseller

Gartner's inaugural Market Guide for Software Resellers explores the benefits of an expanded portfolio for clients. #softwareresellers.

By Stephen White • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Aug 2016
Why storage - not Brexit - is keeping CIOs up at night
Storage

Why storage - not Brexit - is keeping CIOs up at night

In contrast to the shockwave felt from the recent 'Brexit' vote, the global tech sector appears by and large to have taken the decision in its stride.

By CK Chan • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Aug 2016
New software development approaches are helping organisations reach goals
DevOps

New software development approaches are helping organisations reach goals

Organisations need to assess their strategy for developing software in the wake of the new software development paradigms that are sweeping through IT.

By Michael Azoff • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Aug 2016
Heard of Jackware? When connected cars meet ransomware
Malware

Heard of Jackware? When connected cars meet ransomware

I define jackware as malicious software that seeks to take control of a device, the purpose of which is not data processing or digital communications.

By Stephen Cobb • 6 min read • Tue, 2nd Aug 2016
Could Verizon be gunning for both Google and Facebook?
Google

Could Verizon be gunning for both Google and Facebook?

AOL and Yahoo join forces in a US$4.8bn deal, their last chance to compete with Google and Facebook in the digital media market.

By Nick Thomas • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Aug 2016
Check out what's new to Microsoft Office 365
Microsoft

Check out what's new to Microsoft Office 365

This month, we are releasing a new set of cloud-powered intelligent services in Office apps designed to save you time and produce better results.

By Kirk Koenigsbauer • 5 min read • Tue, 2nd Aug 2016
PowerWare ransomware imitates locky malware family
Malware

PowerWare ransomware imitates locky malware family

PoshCoder has been encrypting files with PowerShell since 2014, and the new variant named PowerWare was reported in March 2016.

By Tyler Halfpop and Jacob Soo • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2016
Can you detect advanced threats with just Flows/IPFIX?
Firewalls

Can you detect advanced threats with just Flows/IPFIX?

Do we have enough data to detect an advanced threat? Let's have a discussion on the usefulness of netflow-type data.

By Anton Chuvakin • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2016
Big data: Could the end really be in sight?
Data Analytics

Big data: Could the end really be in sight?

I can't say I love the term Big Data. How big is big? When it comes to data, often what was big last year is just the norm this year.

By Ashley Sadler • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2016
Attack delivers '9002' trojan through google drive
Cybersecurity

Attack delivers '9002' trojan through google drive

Unit 42 recently observed a 9002 Trojan delivered using a combination of shortened links and a shared file hosted on Google Drive.

By Robert Falcone and Jen Miller • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Jul 2016
Ericsson faces a rocky road - will its premium brand survive?
Unified Communications

Ericsson faces a rocky road - will its premium brand survive?

Ericsson's CEO Hans Vestberg resigns amidst financial turmoil and corruption probes, casting doubt on the future of its premium branding.

By Dimitris Mavrakis • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Jul 2016
Aquilas first flight: A big milestone toward connecting billions of people
Unified Communications

Aquilas first flight: A big milestone toward connecting billions of people

Internet access can offer life-changing opportunities and experiences to all of us, but there are still 4 billion people without it.

By Jay Parikh • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Jul 2016
SOTI joins other EMM solution vendors, becomes part of AppConfig
Virtualisation

SOTI joins other EMM solution vendors, becomes part of AppConfig

Developing and promoting valuable EMM standards and practices will be vital to the long-term success of the AppConfig Community.

By Adam Holtby • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Jul 2016
How big acquisitions represent buying into disruption
Mobility

How big acquisitions represent buying into disruption

The Softbank acquisition of ARM Holdings and the Unilever acquisition of Dollar Shave Club signify prospective acquirers buying into disruption.

By David Yockelson • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Jul 2016
It's time to get ready for tomorrow's digital data centers
Hyperscale

It's time to get ready for tomorrow's digital data centers

Utilizing a wider digital ecosystem can give an organisation a competitive edge while enabling it to evolve with data center advancements.

By Digital Realty • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd Jul 2016
Trends impacting the Asia Pacific cloud computing market
Hyperscale

Trends impacting the Asia Pacific cloud computing market

There have been some important changes in the market this year that will continue to impact the regional cloud computing market well into next year.

By Clement Goh • 5 min read • Fri, 22nd Jul 2016
In depth analysis of AWS, Azure and Google IaaS: Who came out on top?
DevOps

In depth analysis of AWS, Azure and Google IaaS: Who came out on top?

Gartner's latest IaaS review reveals AWS leading, with Azure close behind, but Google trails in cloud service race.

By Elias Khnaser • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Jul 2016
CSC heads back to the future with IBM Global Technology Services
Health Technologies

CSC heads back to the future with IBM Global Technology Services

CSC partners with IBM to offer Cloud Managed Services for z Systems, enhancing their cloud strategy for mainframe clients in healthcare, insurance, and finance.

By Ian Brown • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Jul 2016

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