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Think like a bad guy and fight back, because hacking is the new face of espionage

Tue, 8th Nov 2016
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When you imagine the world of espionage, do you think of undercover agents trying to recruit a mole or cracking safes to steal sensitive information?.
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Facebook privacy settings hoax resurfaces again

Tue, 8th Nov 2016
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Beware the Facebook privacy hoax claiming that private photos and messages will become public, warns The Guardian.
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Equinix-Facebook-Telecom infra project testing ushers in next-gen networking

Tue, 8th Nov 2016
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Voyager would be the first time we have generic, commodity hardware available that is component-based for networking.
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Sink or swim: 5 tips to improving your Data Lake strategy

Tue, 8th Nov 2016
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The Fourth Industrial Revolution is coming, and there's no way for you to hit the pause button. Can your data strategy keep up with digitisation?.
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Microsoft Teams - a workspace for those who 'don't do email'

Mon, 7th Nov 2016
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Transforming the way that work gets done means shifting from legacy industrial norms to modern digital processes and workflows.
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Digital society: Who owns the data, anyway?

Mon, 7th Nov 2016
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In the digital blend of reality, who truly holds the keys to our data? Ownership in this new era demands fresh rules.
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Ovum: Cloud-native technologies improve cybersecurity

Mon, 7th Nov 2016
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Ovum reveals cloud-native tech as cybersecurity game-changer with revolutionary 'Rotate, Repave, Repair' methods.
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While cloud competitors narrow their focus, Fujitsu continues a multiline approach

Thu, 3rd Nov 2016
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Through partnerships, Fujitsu extends its ability to host third-party applications, helping it capitalise on core data center presence.
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CenturyLink & Level 3: Is it a good deal for CenturyLink?

Thu, 3rd Nov 2016
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CenturyLink plans to acquire Level 3 Communications for $24bn, creating one of the largest network operators in the world.
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Portfolio evolution and strategic shifts toward hybrid position VMware for long-term success

Thu, 3rd Nov 2016
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VMware faces a critical period as it aims to ramp up revenue streams in its software-defined data center, EUC and hybrid cloud segments.
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Smart home vulnerability: Tips for staying internet secure

Wed, 2nd Nov 2016
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Security is only as effective as the weakest link. Therefore, it is important to secure you entire home network and the devices that connect to it.
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Standards, regulation, and accountability are required to avoid IoT Armageddon

Wed, 2nd Nov 2016
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As the number of devices connected to the net increases exponentially, there is a significant aggregated risk to overall network integrity.
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Trick or threat? How zombie IoT devices surprised the internet

Tue, 1st Nov 2016
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Millions of IoT devices formed a giant zombie army to launch DDoS attacks, proving the need for better security. #IoT #cybersecurity.
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10 gadgets every white hat hacker needs in their toolkit

Tue, 1st Nov 2016
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In the ever-evolving realm of cybersecurity, these 10 essential gadgets empower white hat hackers to uncover vulnerabilities and enhance defences.
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Gartner: Use dashboards to move beyond messy data

Tue, 1st Nov 2016
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Can dashboard providers help marketers wrangle messy data? Check out our new Market Guide for answers. #marketingdata #datamanagement.
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Surface Studio increases the versatility of the Windows PC

Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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At the company's October 26 event, Microsoft added a new category to its lineup of Surface-branded computers: Surface Studio.
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The big IT question: Upgrade or replace?

Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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Should organisations upgrade their computers or replace them altogether? A survey reveals a 50-50 split among IT professionals.
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Ovum on gigabit broadband: Is it speed for speed's sake?

Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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Is there a genuine need for speeds of 1Gbps or more? Equipment vendors want to think so, but service providers Ovum has spoken to are less certain.
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Where are enterprises in achieving digital transformation?

Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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Ovum's ICT Enterprise Insights program 2016/17 reveals progress of enterprises' digital strategies & investment in technologies.
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Engagement and efficiency are the key drivers of IoT adoption

Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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Ovum's ICT Enterprise Insights 2016/17 report shows a clear desire to use emerging Internet of Things technologies.