Daniel Todd
MSP cyber security report warns of tougher regulations ahead
ransomware
MSP cyber security report warns of tougher regulations ahead
Government or insurance providers will likely take a stand against vulnerable MSPs in 2021
9 Apr 2021
McAfee to sell enterprise business to STG for £2.8 billion
mergers and acquisitions
McAfee to sell enterprise business to STG for £2.8 billion
The enterprise business will be rebranded, with McAfee focusing on personal security
9 Mar 2021
HPE acquires cloud intelligence platform CloudPhysics
cloud computing
HPE acquires cloud intelligence platform CloudPhysics
The company has also announced the release of its new Software-Defined Opportunity Engine
26 Feb 2021
Palo Alto Networks to acquire Bridgecrew for $156 million
cloud security
Palo Alto Networks to acquire Bridgecrew for $156 million
The cyber security specialist said the acquisition will enable "shift-left" security
17 Feb 2021
HPE launches HPC as a service through HPE GreenLake
high-performance computing (HPC)
HPE launches HPC as a service through HPE GreenLake
The platform has been delight to tackle demanding compute and data-intensive workloads
10 Dec 2020
Cisco acquires container security startup Banzai Cloud
Security
Cisco acquires container security startup Banzai Cloud
Move comes as the company looks to further expand its portfolio of cloud-native technologies
18 Nov 2020
Ransomware remains the top cyber security risk for SMBs
Security
Ransomware remains the top cyber security risk for SMBs
Datto reveals that the average cost of downtime is now 94% greater than last year
17 Nov 2020
BT adds Zoom to digital workplace portfolio
video conferencing
BT adds Zoom to digital workplace portfolio
The company becomes the first to offer a fully-managed Zoom Meetings service
13 Oct 2020
Veeam acquires Kubernetes specialist Kasten
backup software
Veeam acquires Kubernetes specialist Kasten
Company says the takeover represents the natural next stage of its Kubernetes journey
7 Oct 2020
Cisco announces intent to buy security startup Portshift
Security
Cisco announces intent to buy security startup Portshift
The move will enable Cisco's security platform to better deploy and manage Kubernetes container clusters
6 Oct 2020
Microsoft unveils Azure for Operators to unlock 5G potential
5G
Microsoft unveils Azure for Operators to unlock 5G potential
Service will help operators to future-proof networks and drive down costs
30 Sep 2020
Schneider Electric, StorMagic and HPE unveil 'Edge in a Box'
cloud computing
Schneider Electric, StorMagic and HPE unveil 'Edge in a Box'
The micro data centre solution provides IT systems for edge computing environments
29 Sep 2020
T-Mobile launches new small business plans with Microsoft 365
Software
T-Mobile launches new small business plans with Microsoft 365
Plans will give customers access to Office apps, cloud services and security features
22 Sep 2020
Federation of small businesses says tech vouchers needed to survive Brexit transition
SMB
Federation of small businesses says tech vouchers needed to survive Brexit transition
SMBs need financial support to help them with expertise, new technology, and training, group argues
8 Sep 2020
Microsoft prepares single-screen Windows 10X release for spring 2021
operating systems
Microsoft prepares single-screen Windows 10X release for spring 2021
A dual-screen variant of the OS will reportedly follow in spring 2022
21 Jul 2020
Gartner: Global IT spending to drop by 7.3% in 2020
Infrastructure
Gartner: Global IT spending to drop by 7.3% in 2020
Analyst firm says the market will see a 'faster and smoother' recovery than the overall economy
14 Jul 2020
Rancher Labs unveils new Kubernetes certification programme
Careers & training
Rancher Labs unveils new Kubernetes certification programme
Open source firm looks to address the growing Kubernetes skills gap
20 May 2020
Cognizant set to lose up to $70m due to ransomware attack
ransomware
Cognizant set to lose up to $70m due to ransomware attack
Maze attack affected the IT service provider's internal network
12 May 2020
Our 5-minute guide to hyperconverged infrastructure
Server & storage
Our 5-minute guide to hyperconverged infrastructure
Understanding the hype around hyperconvergence
22 Apr 2020
Canonical launches Managed Apps to simplify cloud operations
cloud computing
Canonical launches Managed Apps to simplify cloud operations
Services allows critical apps to be deployed and operated as a fully managed service.
1 Apr 2020
Tech firms struggle to scale amid server hardware shortage
Hardware
Tech firms struggle to scale amid server hardware shortage
COVID-19 lockdowns continue to disrupt China's mammoth manufacturing industry
26 Mar 2020
Tech firms struggle to scale amid server hardware shortage
Server & storage
Tech firms struggle to scale amid server hardware shortage
COVID-19 lockdowns continue to disrupt China's mammoth manufacturing industry
25 Mar 2020
HPE reveals text book-sized micro server
Cloud
HPE reveals text book-sized micro server
The system provides "industry-leading" capabilities to help SMBs drive growth and digital transformation
12 Mar 2020
Coronavirus concerns continue to blight key tech events
Business operations
Coronavirus concerns continue to blight key tech events
IBM pulles out of RSA, while Intel axes Milan conference
19 Feb 2020
Ransomware costs doubled in Q4 2019
cyber security
Ransomware costs doubled in Q4 2019
Average ransom payments soared by 104% to $84,116, up from $41,198 in the quarter
27 Jan 2020
Xerox secures $24 billion funding for HP takeover bid
mergers and acquisitions
Xerox secures $24 billion funding for HP takeover bid
Company claims the backing provides proof that required finances are available for the deal
7 Jan 2020
Apple supplier Japan Displays to receive $829m bailout
Mobile
Apple supplier Japan Displays to receive $829m bailout
Company operates as a major supplier of LCD screens for the iPhone and Apple Watch
13 Dec 2019
IGEL, Citrix and Ingram Micro partner for Azure workspaces
Microsoft Azure
IGEL, Citrix and Ingram Micro partner for Azure workspaces
The collaboration could help ease Windows 10 migration woes
6 Nov 2019
Forescout joins global cyber security alliance
Security
Forescout joins global cyber security alliance
The Operational Technology Cyber Security Alliance aims to bridge dangerous security gaps in OT and critical infrastructures
24 Oct 2019
Kaspersky extends Office 365 protections to OneDrive
antivirus
Kaspersky extends Office 365 protections to OneDrive
Move will help protect users from malware spread through shared drives, security firm claims
23 Aug 2019
Global IaaS market increased by 31.3% in 2018 to $32.4bn
infrastructure as a service (IaaS)
Global IaaS market increased by 31.3% in 2018 to $32.4bn
Gartner notes that cloud growth favours the dominant players as smaller firms lose market share
30 Jul 2019
AMD and Samsung strike mobile graphics deal
Mobile Phones
AMD and Samsung strike mobile graphics deal
The graphics tech will be earmarked for Samsung's future ultra-low power devices
5 Jun 2019
Microsoft will open London flagship store on 11 July
Hardware
Microsoft will open London flagship store on 11 July
Oxford Circus will play host to the software giant's first UK shop
31 May 2019
Gartner: IT spending will see only 1.1% growth in 2019
IT infrastructure
Gartner: IT spending will see only 1.1% growth in 2019
Total spending is only set to match 2018 levels
18 Apr 2019
Kofax acquisitions bolster Intelligent Automation platform
software as a service (SaaS)
Kofax acquisitions bolster Intelligent Automation platform
Top Image System and Nuance Document Imaging will enhance Kofax's SaaS and digital capture capabilities
6 Feb 2019