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Data centres in outer space could happen sooner than you think

Thu, 29th Mar 2018
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An expert has stated that we could soon be launching data centres into outer space to utilise solar power & zero human error, among other things.
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Fujitsu launches global on-site operations in 180 countries

Fri, 9th Mar 2018
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This will enable uniform IT device operations across locations outside Japan, supporting Fujitsu customers in enhancing their global IT governance.
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Three ways artificial intelligence is making buildings smarter

Tue, 30th Jan 2018
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In an ideal world, data anomalies would be automatically detected by AI-algorithms, and then immediately triaged and root cause identified.
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How to mitigate cyber risks while travelling

Tue, 9th Jan 2018
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credit card fraud
Over the past year, compromises of payment card data, network intrusions, and cyberattacks using hotel Wi-Fi have plagued the hospitality industry.
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McAfee completes acquisition of SkyHigh Networks

Mon, 8th Jan 2018
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McAfee finalises its acquisition of Skyhigh Networks, bolstering its cloud security offerings with advanced CASB technology under its new cloud business unit.
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Gartner's ten predictions for smartphone AI developments

Mon, 8th Jan 2018
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Gartner predicts smartphone AI will evolve into personalised companions by 2022, with 80% of devices boasting on-device AI, up from 10% in 2017.
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Rethinking WAN architecture to match business use cases

Wed, 29th Nov 2017
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The shift to cloud applications is driving enterprises to rethink WAN architecture, fuelling the SD-WAN market where VMware and Cisco made key acquisitions.
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IBM rebrands Bluemix to IBM Cloud

Fri, 3rd Nov 2017
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It's simplified the user experience, introducing the new IBM Cloud Lite account that never expires, and introduced a new server ordering process.
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More tech, more problems: Unify your communications to keep up with your team

Thu, 19th Oct 2017
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Overwhelmed by fragmented communication tools? Unify your systems with a cloud-based platform to streamline collaboration and boost productivity.
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The internet of security things: Protecting data with a mobile workforce

Mon, 16th Oct 2017
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IGEL's Jeff Kalberg outlines 5 technical developments aimed at improving mobile data security and endpoint experiences resellers and MSPs can harness.
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Expert opinion: From Grassroots to the cloud – is there a solution?

Wed, 11th Oct 2017
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VeloCloud's Mike Wood argues the enterprise market cannot reap the full benefits of cloud migration without big advances.
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Schneider Electric: Is DCIM Dead? Long live DCIM

Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
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Schneider Electric's DCIM is evolving into DMaaS, promising enhanced, cloud-delivered data center management. Is DCIM dead? Long live its new form.
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How an SD-WAN can cure those security blues

Mon, 25th Sep 2017
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SD-WANs must play an increasingly critical role in securing enterprises, says ZK Research's Zeus Kerravala, writing for Silver Peak. He outlines how.
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Bot services market worth US$1,783.9m by 2022 – APAC the driver

Wed, 20th Sep 2017
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​A new research report from MarketsandMarkets has forecast very positive times ahead for the bot services market, with APAC leading the way.
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Where should security lie in the network? Cloud or private data centre?

Wed, 20th Sep 2017
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In the cloud, or in a private datacentre? Not an easy choice when the business perimeter is so permeable and so much is happening in the cloud.
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Equinix takes over Itconic to grow presence in Europe

Wed, 13th Sep 2017
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Equnix has acquired a data centre, connectivity and cloud infrastructure solutions provider in Spain and Portugal to expand its European footprint.
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Gemalto hails future of biometrics in ePassports for more efficient travel

Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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Gemalto's biometric self-service technologies are now being used in ePassports in 30 countries around the world.
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NASA, SpaceX and HPE team up to send a supercomputer to space

Wed, 30th Aug 2017
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NASA, SpaceX, and HPE have collaborated to send an advanced supercomputer to the ISS, aiming to revolutionise Mars mission tech via a year-long experiment.
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One small step toward Mars, One giant leap for supercomputing

Wed, 30th Aug 2017
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise's Spaceborne Computer, launched via a SpaceX rocket, will conduct a year-long ISS experiment to aid future Mars missions.
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Cloud company simplifies data center management with Kubernetes offering

Thu, 27th Jul 2017
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The goal is to make building cloud-agnostic, portable, containerized infrastructure easier for developers and IT operators using Kubernetes.