Press Releases

Three out of four retailers plan to move some public cloud applications back on-premises

Enterprise cloud computing specialist, Nutanix has announced the retail industry findings of its second Enterprise Cloud Index Report. The report has found that the vast majority of retailers (87.5%) identified hybrid cloud as the ideal IT operating model. It also showed many retailers (72%) are planning to move some public cloud applications back on-premises. (more…)

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January 14, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Rockwell Automation to acquire Avnet to expand cybersecurity expertise

Rockwell Automation, Inc. announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire privately held Avnet Data Security, LTD, an Israeli-based cybersecurity provider with over 20 years of experience providing cybersecurity services. (more…)

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January 9, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Idemia appoints former Amazon exec David Desharnais as chief digital product group officer

Idemia, the global provider of Augmented Identity, has announced the appointment of David Desharnais as the group’s chief digital product officer. As executive vice-president and a key member of Idemia group’s executive committee, Desharnais will lead Idemia’s cloud and digital platform strategy. (more…)

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Smart home device ownership now close to 50% in some markets, says Futuresource

Almost half the population of the US, UK, France and Germany now owns a smart home device of some kind. This is up from one-in-three only a year ago, according to a new consumer survey from the UK’s Futuresource Consulting. (more…)

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January 8, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Fermilab selected Toyo Corporation’s high-speed network capture appliance

Toyo Corporation, the test and measurement company, announced that Fermilab, a United States Department of Energy national laboratory, has selected 100G SYNESIS to be part of their set of network visibility and security tools. (more…)

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Go beyond the FBI recommendations to secure future of IoT, say the experts

Millions of IoT devices have been purchased during the holidays. Between gifts and sales, consumers acquire a myriad new of Internet of Things (IoT) devices ranging from smart speakers to home assistants. (more…)

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The Internet of flying things is closer than you think, but the focus on cyber security is at ground zero

The pace of innovation and level of investment in electric and autonomous vehicles is well known, with global car makers this year investing over US$90 billion (€80.7 billion). These vehicles will become a key part of our daily lives, as they replace traditional fossil fuelled transport, and help accelerate the move towards a fossil-free future. (more…)

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Accenture to acquire Symantec’s cyber security services business

Accenture has agreed to acquire Symantec’s Cyber Security Services business from Broadcom, Inc.. Financial terms were not disclosed. The acquisition will make Accenture Security one of the providers of managed security services, further enhancing its ability to help companies rapidly anticipate, detect and respond to cyber threats. (more…)

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January 7, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

IoT security: What we can learn from recent threats

The Internet of Things (IoT) promises more flexibility and functionality for enterprises than ever before. More connected devices hold the promise of helping enterprises streamline supply chain operations, increase efficiencies and reduce costs within existing processes, enhance product and service quality, and even create new products and services for customers. (more…)

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Essence Group creates taskforce for future Corporate Social Responsibility developments

Global Internet of Things (IoT) solutions provider, Essence Group has created an internal ‘taskforce’ dedicated to furthering the company’s core focus of creating ‘A Better Life Made Possible’ through its commitment to corporate social responsibility. (more…)

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January 2, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello