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Cyber security

GlobalData: IoT raises massive privacy concerns

Tue, 28th Aug 2018
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Rapid evolution of enterprise IoT tech justifies digital transformation, but privacy concerns must be addressed, warns GlobalData.
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'Fascinating' vendor cloud battle ongoing in healthy SaaS market

Wed, 22nd Aug 2018
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It hasn't been around for long, but Synergy Research Group says the enterprise software-as-a-service (SaaS) can now be considered mature.
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CompTIA's board of directors outline IT channel trends

Tue, 21st Aug 2018
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Enterprise tech companies are seeking new ways to boost profitability but face challenges such as workforce considerations, says the CompTIA board.
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Blurred lines: How counterinsurgent strategies apply to threat hunting

Wed, 15th Aug 2018
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Successful counterinsurgency operations depend on thoroughly understanding the environments in which they are being conducted.
Innovation

DDN builds new enterprise virtualization and analytics division

Mon, 13th Aug 2018
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The new division will focus on helping enterprises get the most value out of their flash, virtualized and containerized hybrid cloud environments.
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Diligent and Brainloop fortify cloud governance offering

Mon, 6th Aug 2018
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cloud services
Diligent completes acquisition of Brainloop, making it the leading supplier of high-security collaboration software in Europe.
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Getronics completes acquisition of ITS Overlap in France

Fri, 3rd Aug 2018
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Getronics strengthens its foothold in France by acquiring leading ICT integrator ITS Overlap, enhancing its services for 400 customers and annual €50m turnover.
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Cisco to drop $2.35b to acquire access security provider

Fri, 3rd Aug 2018
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Cisco has announced the intent to acquire Duo Security in order to expand its users' ability to manage secure connections to devices.
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Xero pays NZ$103m to acquire Canada-based cloud bookkeeping firm

Thu, 2nd Aug 2018
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Xero to acquire Canadian cloud bookkeeping firm Hubdoc for NZD $103 million, enhancing its financial data integration for small businesses globally.
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Mimecast acquires Solebit to improve threat protection offering

Wed, 1st Aug 2018
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Mimecast acquires Solebit for $88m, bolstering cyber defence against sophisticated malware and phishing attacks.
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AXA IM acquires DATA4 and its 15 data centres across Europe

Wed, 25th Jul 2018
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The company has held a 37 percent stake in DATA4 since 2012 and has now completed a 100 percent acquisition with international expansion on the cards.
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HPE introduces AI & cloud automation with latest storage portfolio update

Wed, 25th Jul 2018
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has announced new features to HPE3PAR focusing on enabling users to make better use of their data.
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How chatbots can enhance the customer experience

Wed, 18th Jul 2018
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Companies are increasingly using chatbots in their mobile apps to enhance customer service and improve the overall customer experience.
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Radiflow raises $18m with support from Singapore engineering firm

Mon, 16th Jul 2018
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Industrial cybersecurity solution provider now has $18 million more in its coffers after a successful investment round.
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Mimecast acquires cybersecurity training firm Ataata

Fri, 13th Jul 2018
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Ataata's security awareness training and cyber risk management platform will be integrated with Mimecast's cyber resilience for email.
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AirTrunk appoints two new recruits – says focus is on APAC expansion

Thu, 12th Jul 2018
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AirTrunk hires Dana Adams as new COO and William Nicholson as technical director of critical environments to expand its presence in Asia Pacific.
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Cybersecurity firm AlienVault will soon be part of AT&T

Thu, 12th Jul 2018
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Cybersecurity firm AlienVault will soon become part of AT&T as the companies agreed to an acquisition deal worth an undisclosed amount.
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SolarWinds acquires Trusted Metrics, adds threat monitoring offering for MSSPs

Wed, 11th Jul 2018
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The acquisition will allow SolarWinds to offer a new security software product, dubbed SolarWinds Threat Monitor.
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DDN steps in at final hour to salvage Tintri trainwreck

Wed, 11th Jul 2018
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On its day of admitting bankruptcy, Tintri can now be brought back from the brink after Data Direct Networks made a bid for acquisition.
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JASK raises $25mil in Series B financing to advance security operations beyond SIEM

Tue, 3rd Jul 2018
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The company will continue its focus on platform development, increase hiring in all departments and expand global sales channels.