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Equinix Named a Leader in Inaugural IDC MarketScape Report for Worldwide Colocation and Interconnection Services
about 4 years agoEquinix, Inc., the global interconnection and data center company, has this week announced that the IDC MarketScape has recognized it as a leader in Worldwide Colocation and Interconnection Services 2019-2020 vendor assessment . This assessment covers nine key colocation service providers worldwide and is based on current and future capabilities with a view of presenti...
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AWS Outposts adds new availability regions
about 4 years agoAmazon Web Services (AWS) has announced availability of AWS Outposts in seven new regions this month. AWS Outposts is a fully managed service that extends AWS infrastructure, AWS services, APIs, and tools to virtually any customer data center, co-location space, or on-premises facility for a truly consistent hybrid experience. AWS explains that Outposts is ideal for w...
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Rossano flows into FluidOne as channel chief
about 4 years agoLee Rossano has joined FluidOne as channel chief, reporting to CEO Russell Horton. Rossano takes over from Director of Channel Henry West who leaves the business at the close of Q1 2020 following a one month transition period. Rossano has held senior roles at Exponential-e, Class Networks, Imtech ICT, SAS Global Communications and Telstra International. He has p...
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T-Systems to open Telekom Cloud data centre in Amsterdam
about 4 years agoT-Systems announced plans to open its second European location for the Open Telekom Cloud in Amsterdam. This is part of an expansion of the Telekom Cloud based in Bavaria. In Amsterdam, the company has partnered with local data centre operator NLDC. The Open Telekom Cloud offers an alternative to public cloud providers such as AWS or Azure, using Open Stack standards and ...
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Stronger than expected Windows sales contribute to Microsoft's solid Q2 FY20
about 4 years agoWhile Microsoft and Wall Street only want to talk about the company's cloud sales and margins, Windows was no slouch when it came to Microsoft's Q2 FY20 results. Microsoft's "More Personal Computing" business segment -- which includes Windows, Surface, Bing/advertising gaming and Microsoft 365 -- contributing $13.2 billion of the company's $36.9 billion for the quarter. C...
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What Intel and AMD results tell us about the PC market this year
about 4 years agoIntel and AMD published their quarterly numbers over the last week, offering an early glimpse into the state of PC supply over the coming months. The market ended in buoyant fashion at the end of the last decade, with 2019 the first year of growth since 2011, according to analysts. But the renaissance could have been more full blooded than it turned out to be. Suppl...
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Rackspace Appoints Martin Blackburn As Managing Director EMEA
about 4 years agoTechnology services company Rackspace has appointed Martin Blackburn as the Managing Director for Europe, Middle East and Africa, to continue the company’s growth plans in the region. As EMEA MD, Blackburn will be responsible for the company’s strategy and developments across the region which currently includes operations in the UK, Northern Europe, Germany, Austria, Sw...
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Data Center M&A Deal Volume Up in 2019 Thanks to Big Jump in Private Equity
about 4 years agoNew data from Synergy Research Group shows that in 2019 the number of data center-oriented M&A deals closed passed the 100 mark for the first time. This was up 6% from 2018 and more than double the numbers of deals closed in 2016. Over the last five years almost 350 deals have closed. One radical change in 2019 was the dramatic 50% increase in private equity deals, which mor...
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Google Mobile App For Business Communications Under Development: Report
about 4 years agoGoogle is reportedly developing a mobile unified communications app specifically designed for business users, according to a new report by The Information. The Google Mobile app for businesses will combine several standalone applications and technologies, according to the report, which cited two people that have used the application and three people who were brief...
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Maintel: Privacy Fears Prevent Use of Virtual Assistants
about 4 years agoVirtual assistants and speech-based technology have seen a massive surge in adoption in recent years. However, there’s still some work to be done before consumers can rely on virtual assistants to assist with things like purchasing, banking, and handling service issues. According to research revealed by leading communications brand, Maintel, security, and privacy are major s...
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Cisco adds AI transcription to Webex Meetings
about 4 years agoCisco has added new AI capabilities to Webex Meetings, following the company’s acquisition of Voicea last year. Voicea’s Enterprise Voice Assistant (EVA) speech recognition tech has been integrated into Cisco’s Webex Meetings videoconferencing platform. New features include automated recording and transcription of conversations, which Cisco said will remove the need for e...
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Comcast Acquires Blueface; Global Provider of Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) to Complement Comcast Business Solutions
about 4 years agoComcast has this week announced it has completed the acquisition of Blueface® – a Dublin, Ireland-based global technology provider and leader in unified communications solutions. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. The acquisition adds Blueface’s proprietary and fully customizable cloud voice unified communications platform to Comcast Business’s portfolio of busi...
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Node4 Launches ‘N4Engage’ – a Dedicated Business Unit for Its Suite of Business Collaboration Services
about 4 years agoNode4, the cloud, data centre and communications provider, has announced the launch of N4Engage, a division dedicated to its Unified Communications (UC) and collaboration products, to better serve its customers in this sector, as well as maximise on the market potential of these technologies. With industry figures quoting a market size projected to exceed £45 billion by 2...
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Microsoft faces hurdles in selling Teams to first-line workers
about 4 years agoMicrosoft has launched a public relations campaign to convince businesses that its Teams collaboration app is suitable for use by so-called first-line workers. At stake is a significant expansion of Teams into the lives of workers ranging from retail associates to housekeepers to factory hands. Success will depend on how well the tech giant develops more industry-spec...
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Government rolls out new cybersecurity laws for smart devices
about 4 years agoThe government has unveiled new laws this week to help protect millions of internet-connected household devices from the threat of cyber attacks. The measures mean all consumer smart devices sold in the UK will have to adhere to three security requirements. Under the new legislation, all internet-connected device passwords must be unique, with users unable to reset the...
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OneLogin releases new identity and access management platform for enterprises
about 4 years agoOneLogin has released the Trusted Experience Platform to boost identity and access management (IAM) security and deliver an enhanced user experience by relying on the company’s knowledge in AI and digital identity management, the company announced. “The OneLogin Trusted Experience Platform provides unparalleled security and reliability to companies so leaders can focus on...
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Cybersecurity technology acquisitions continue to grow
about 4 years agoThe cybersecurity technology sector continues to experience a wave of acquisitions. Leading technology vendors and security service providers continue to strengthen their portfolios by acquiring technology and capabilities to address opportunities in cloud security, threat detection, orchestration and automation. Over the last 2-3 years, the cybersecurity sector has exper...
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PwC appoints Sean Joyce as US and Global Cybersecurity and Privacy Leader
about 4 years agoSean Joyce has been appointed US and Global Cybersecurity leader for PwC, expanding his role leading US Cybersecurity & Privacy. Mohamed Kande, Global Leader for PwC Advisory, says, "Cybersecurity and privacy are more important than ever -- and top of mind for CEOs around the globe. Over the course of his career, Sean has consulted in many areas involving cyberse...
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Microsoft to establish cyber security centre in Belfast
about 4 years agoUp to 85 new jobs will be created in Belfast following a decision by Microsoft to establish a cyber security centre in the city. The global technology company is collaborating with Stormont’s economy department and Belfast Met to ensure that those seeking the new roles will have the necessary skills to apply. Belfast Met will develop Assured Skills Academies – open...
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Projects funded for autonomous vehicle cyber security
about 4 years agoSeven projects whose participants include Honda, Thales and WMG have won funding to develop cyber security solutions for connected and autonomous vehicles. The £1.2m award has been made by Zenzic, an organisation dedicated to making the UK a world leader in connected and autonomous mobility. According to Zenzic, the Cyber Securities Feasibility studies competition is p...
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