The cloud, IoT and SDN create the biggest complications on enterprise networks
Cloud adoption is still the "most vexing factor" in increased network complexity, according to a new report by Kentik.
The report, based on a poll of 203 IT professionals attending the Cisco Live 2017 annual conference, says cloud adoption is followed by IoT, SDN, and networks functions virtualization (NFV).
Industrial control security practitioners 'working blind' to protect their network
Four out of 10 industrial control security practitioners don’t have proper visibility into their ICS networks. This is according to a new study by the SANS Institute.
Based on a poll of ICS practitioners and cybersecurity stakeholders across various verticals, including energy, manufacturing, oil and gas, the report says that 40 percent of defenders are actually working blind to detect a cyber attack.
Google opens regional data center in London
Google has boosted its UK cloud presence with the official opening of the company’s new London regional data center.
The London branch of Google Cloud Platform will allow businesses based in the UK and Europe to benefit from major savings in terms of infrastructure costs and efficiency, the company said at a launch event at its London headquarters today.
UK telecoms watchdog announces spectrum limitation for carriers
The UK telecoms market could be set for a major shake-up following an announcement from Ofcom. The watchdog has revealed that it will be limiting the amount of spectrum that any one company is able to own.
Ofcom is set to release more mobile spectrum later this year to help provide better service for 4G networks, and help lay the groundwork for the development and launch of 5G technology.
Dealing with password overload
In the United States, the average email address is associated with no fewer than 130 different accounts on the Internet. How many accounts do you use on a daily basis? Chances are there are accounts out there you haven’t seen or thought about in decades. Many people report having more password protected accounts than they can recall, and while you might not be using all of the accounts currently they may be giving hackers access to those accounts you do use regularly because of one common habit: password reuse.
Millennials, though they are digital natives and have grown up being told the proper password safety procedures, are shockingly the most likely group to reuse passwords. Instead of leading by example as the technologically advanced digital natives they are, millennials are making things less secure for everyone.
Millennials prefer to work in the office, not remotely
Contrary to popular belief, the majority of workers under the age of 35 -- millennials -- actually prefer office life to working remotely, a new report has found. According to research by Maintel, who polled 1,000 employed adults in the UK aged 18 or over, there are a couple of reasons for this.
One is that the younger workforce needs face-to-face support of experienced workers. It backs such claims up by the fact that among the older workforce (55 and above), just 19 percent prefer office life to remote work, and that 28 percent said it was challenging to find other colleagues or managers when working remotely.
London will get a new, free public Wi-Fi network
London is set to receive a major boost to its Wi-Fi network following a new launch from O2.
The operator is set to launch a new free, public Wi-Fi network that will stretch across the capital's famous Square Mile, home to many top businesses and financial institutions.
Consumers want online retailers to provide two-factor authentication
In today’s fast-paced world, one might think consumers value speed more than anything. In case of online banking, however, this is not the case. Instead, consumers would rather have more security than speed.
This is according to a new report by MYPINPAD, the company that enables multi-factor authentication for touchscreen devices.
Intel launches Scalable processors for data centers
Intel has revealed its most powerful generation of data center processors yet as it looks to step up to the challenge of a smarter and more connected world.
The new Xeon Scalable processors provide the company’s greatest leap forward in performance in a decade, Intel says, greatly aiding the development of compute-heavy technologies such as AI and 5G networks.
Many businesses believe they can be hacked
Businesses aren’t investing enough to protect their businesses from data breaches. What’s more, even the funds they are investing are going down the wrong path.
New research from digital security firm Gemalto found that, despite the increasing number of data breaches and nearly 1.4 billion data records being lost or stolen in 2016, the vast majority of IT Professionals still believe perimeter security is effective at keeping unauthorized users out of their networks.
The top 5 features to look for in your future connected car
Shopping for a car is exciting, but understanding all the options can be intimidating. Finding the right type of car for your needs is just the beginning. Then come the decisions about paint and interior colors, wheels, etc. And now that cars are becoming computers on wheels -- the "ultimate mobile devices" -- technological options will soon mean even more decisions.
Although some of these choices are not critical, some options can really make or break how satisfied you are with your new car purchase. Connected cars can enhance the driving experience with personally-tailored music preferences or cabin temperature, and make our busy lives easier by opening garage doors, controlling your home’s lighting and appliances, or arming home security systems -- automatically.
SMBs lack clear plans on cyber-attack aftermaths
There’s plenty of talk on how small and medium-sized businesses can and should protect themselves from cyber-attacks. However, when it comes to the aftermath of a cyber-attack, things are awkwardly quiet.
This is according to a new report by PolicyBee, which says cyber recovery is not really in the minds of SMB owners. This is despite a third of those surveyed saying that they think a cyber-attack is inevitable, with a further quarter believing it is "likely" to happen.
Consumers have a 'false sense of security' when using public Wi-Fi hotspots
Brits still use public Wi-Fi for things they should not, a new report by Norton by Symantec claims. By doing so, they’re putting a lot of their personal information at risk.
The report says most consumers have a "false sense of security" when using public Wi-Fi. Almost two thirds (65 percent) feel safe when they use public Wi-Fi, and less than a fifth (19 percent) use a VPN.
Microsoft replaces Jim DuBois as CIO with Kurt DelBene
Last week we reported how Microsoft is laying off thousands of its workers as it shifts its focus towards cloud a bit more. It was reported, on multiple occasions, that it will be sales jobs, and mostly abroad, that will be nixed.
However, new media reports are now painting a different picture. Among those that left the company is Jim DuBois.
Apple will build a second data center in Denmark
Apple has just announced that it will build its second data center in Denmark powered completely by renewable energy.
In total, the project will cost $921 million and the company expects that its new data center will begin operations during the second quarter of 2019. The data center will be located in Aabenraa in southern Denmark close to the German border and it will power all of Apple's online services across Europe, including Siri, Maps, iMessage, the iTunes Store and the App Store.
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