Opinion stories - Page 132
Digital society: Who owns the data, anyway?
Mon, 7th Nov 2016
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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martech
In the digital blend of reality, who truly holds the keys to our data? Ownership in this new era demands fresh rules.
Ovum: Cloud-native technologies improve cybersecurity
Mon, 7th Nov 2016
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devops
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hyperscale
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cloud security
Ovum reveals cloud-native tech as cybersecurity game-changer with revolutionary 'Rotate, Repave, Repair' methods.
CenturyLink & Level 3: Is it a good deal for CenturyLink?
Thu, 3rd Nov 2016
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centurylink
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tbr
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opinion
CenturyLink plans to acquire Level 3 Communications for $24bn, creating one of the largest network operators in the world.
Portfolio evolution and strategic shifts toward hybrid position VMware for long-term success
Thu, 3rd Nov 2016
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virtualisation
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hyperscale
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dc
VMware faces a critical period as it aims to ramp up revenue streams in its software-defined data center, EUC and hybrid cloud segments.
Smart home vulnerability: Tips for staying internet secure
Wed, 2nd Nov 2016
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surveillance
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smart home
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cybersecurity
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.
Standards, regulation, and accountability are required to avoid IoT Armageddon
Wed, 2nd Nov 2016
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ddos
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opinion
As the number of devices connected to the net increases exponentially, there is a significant aggregated risk to overall network integrity.
Trick or threat? How zombie IoT devices surprised the internet
Tue, 1st Nov 2016
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ddos
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iot
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cybersecurity
Millions of IoT devices formed a giant zombie army to launch DDoS attacks, proving the need for better security. #IoT #cybersecurity.
Gartner: Use dashboards to move beyond messy data
Tue, 1st Nov 2016
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saas
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data analytics
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martech
Can dashboard providers help marketers wrangle messy data? Check out our new Market Guide for answers. #marketingdata #datamanagement.
Surface Studio increases the versatility of the Windows PC
Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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microsoft
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opinion
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microsoft ignite
At the company's October 26 event, Microsoft added a new category to its lineup of Surface-branded computers: Surface Studio.
Ovum on gigabit broadband: Is it speed for speed's sake?
Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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uc
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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.
Where are enterprises in achieving digital transformation?
Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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digital transformation
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open source
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healthtech
Ovum's ICT Enterprise Insights program 2016/17 reveals progress of enterprises' digital strategies & investment in technologies.
The goal is clear for CSPs: Become digital media providers despite the challenges
Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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ovum
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csps
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opinion
Communications providers face challenges in transforming their networks to support digital services, with quality of experience being a key concern.
Why Managed Service Providers must change - or die
Tue, 25th Oct 2016
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it automation
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partner programmes
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kaseya
The managed service provider (MSP) space is experiencing an explosion of merger and acquisition (M&A) activity, with new announcements made daily.
Establishing a foundation for successful IoT adoption
Mon, 17th Oct 2016
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iot
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opinion
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industrial
The potential business applications of IoT span an ever-growing set of industrial and consumer implementations.
Customer data - walking the line between helpful innovation and invasion of privacy
Fri, 14th Oct 2016
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microsoft
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microsoft office
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opinion
Data privacy concerns have reached new heights as personal information is stored in more places than ever before.
3D printer shipments on the up, doubling figures
Fri, 14th Oct 2016
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3d printing
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opinion
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analyst report
Our 2016 forecast of the 3D printer market includes devices ranging from a few hundred dollars to 3D printers costing several million dollars.
Nokia's Global Services business makes progress in reinventing itself
Thu, 13th Oct 2016
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nokia
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tbr
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opinion
Nokia pivots to automation and non-CSP markets, strategising to counter flat telecom spend and drive its Global Services growth.
Do you know how to steer away from online banking trouble?
Thu, 13th Oct 2016
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fintech
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opinion
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banking
Checking your account balance, paying bills and managing your finances...nowadays, it is pretty normal to do all these things online.
Understanding the smart social citizen and digital society
Thu, 13th Oct 2016
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healthtech
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opinion
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analyst report
The operating elements of a smart city typically include building, public services, education, utilities, healthcare and transportation.
Ransomware: Expert advice on how to keep safe and secure
Tue, 11th Oct 2016
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Paying criminals is never a good idea, even when it seems expedient. Ransomware authors are under no obligation to give you back what you pay.