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Fundamental to the wellbeing of the networks relied upon for everything from home internet to enterprise connectivity, Network Management is a broad category of applications, tools and processes which underpin the reliable operation of network infrastructure. This includes tools for provisioning, operating, maintaining, administering and securing networks of every kind. Network Management keeps network resources available, efficient and safe for all users.
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Taiwan a regular target of cyber espionage

Mon, 28th Nov 2016
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Taiwan faces sustained cyber attacks, with officials and energy firms targeted by espionage campaign, reports Palo Alto Networks.
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Networking to play large role at Gartner's Data Center Infrastructure & Operations Management Conference

Thu, 24th Nov 2016
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Gartner announces its upcoming Data Center Infrastructure - Operations Management Conference in Las Vegas, featuring 16 networking sessions.
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VeloCloud's 'industry first' solution powers voice quality monitoring direct to SD-WAN

Tue, 15th Nov 2016
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VeloCloud has unveiled what it calls an 'industry-first' SD-WAN solution to include Voice Quality Monitoring (VQM) capability.
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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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Driverless cars: A new way of life and a new cybersecurity challenge

Tue, 25th Oct 2016
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A driverless car is a very advanced mode of transportation, possibly even without a readily available steering wheel.
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Ransomware-hit businesses have bigger problems than they realise, expert says

Thu, 20th Oct 2016
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Palo Alto Networks warns businesses hit by ransomware attacks to consider a full security audit to avoid further risks and damage.
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Unit 42 discovers Komplex trojan targeting OS X systems

Tue, 27th Sep 2016
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The Sofacy Group is still coming up with new trojans, with Unit 42 researchers reporting that an OS X trojan called 'Komplex' is now on the scene.
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The incredible system that every IT department needs

Sat, 24th Sep 2016
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Discover Netscout, the hidden gem revolutionising IT monitoring with InfiniStream, the 'big data device' essential for any tech department.
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Clever thinking takes SDN advantages to the wider branch network

Fri, 23rd Sep 2016
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SDN's new frontier: VeloCloud extends the tech's reach, targeting a $6bn leap in the burgeoning branch network market by 2020.
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Sophos releases product to address global cybersecurity skills shortage

Tue, 20th Sep 2016
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Intercept X looks to provide a fast-track to advanced protection and response capabilities while minimising the need for specialised security admin.
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HPE and Arista expand data center partnership

Fri, 16th Sep 2016
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The extended partnership will see HPE offer its customers and partners the ability to purchase Arista Networks switching products directly from HPE.
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OFFSITE partners with Noction of WAN solution

Mon, 22nd Aug 2016
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OFFSITE, a data centre and cloud provider, has implemented a WAN Optimization solution from Noction to improve customer connectivity.
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Cloud components market set to soar as vendors bolster portfolios

Mon, 22nd Aug 2016
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Vendors are looking at new technologies to drive long-term growth, including hyperconverged platforms, SDN and hybrid cloud solutions.
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Lincoln University announces major overhaul of their network

Fri, 19th Aug 2016
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At an open day today on campus in Christchurch, Lincoln University presented a major overhaul of its campus network.
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Palo Alto Networks raises the bar for endpoint security

Mon, 8th Aug 2016
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Palo Alto Networks adds machine learning to its security software, enhancing its malware and exploit prevention capabilities.
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PowerWare ransomware imitates locky malware family

Mon, 1st Aug 2016
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PoshCoder has been encrypting files with PowerShell since 2014, and the new variant named PowerWare was reported in March 2016.
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Can you detect advanced threats with just Flows/IPFIX?

Mon, 1st Aug 2016
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Do we have enough data to detect an advanced threat? Let's have a discussion on the usefulness of netflow-type data.
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Sophos Wireless helps partners simplify Wi-Fi protection

Tue, 26th Jul 2016
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Sophos has just introduced its first cloud-based solution for the protection and management of wireless networks.
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Software defined networking market primed for massive growth

Tue, 26th Jul 2016
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Technavio reports that the global software-defined networking market is set for huge growth, with a predicted 35% CAGR between 2016 and 2020.
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Sophos latest solution could make you reconsider encryption

Wed, 20th Jul 2016
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Sophos launches new encryption solution to protect data against theft and accidental leaks, offering cross-platform file encryption.