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Ixia unveils security test platform for hyperscale data centers

Wed, 16th Nov 2016
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Ixia launches CloudStorm, pioneering multi-terabit security testing for next-gen hyperscale data centres, readying them for cloud-scale applications.
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Nimble Storage knocks out competitors with 'lack of innovation' in Gartner Magic Quadrant

Wed, 16th Nov 2016
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storage
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nimble storage
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analyst report
Nimble Storage named leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for general-purpose disk arrays for the second year running.
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Microsoft inks deal to power data center entirely by wind

Tue, 15th Nov 2016
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clean technologies
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microsoft
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cloud services
Microsoft strikes a gusty deal to wind-power a US data centre, fortifying its green energy commitment amidst climate issues.
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Wedge Networks unveils 'game changer' malware protection

Tue, 15th Nov 2016
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Wedge Networks launches new malware blocker to provide enhanced security to small and medium sized businesses.
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ZTE unveils next gen green data center

Tue, 15th Nov 2016
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integration
ZTE has established 20 state-of-the-art R&D centres in Asia, North America and Europe and employs over 30,000 research professionals.
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Key to inline security success: 'Traffic inspection and detection', exec says

Tue, 15th Nov 2016
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data analytics
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ai security
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cloud services
Balancing network performance and security is key, says Ixia. Successful security monitoring should enable traffic inspection without affecting availability.
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Organisations in Singapore wary of adopting AR

Mon, 14th Nov 2016
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risk & compliance
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ar, vr & metaverse
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ar
Singapore firms hesitate on AR tech, citing security and skill gaps, despite recognising its potential in the workplace, an ISACA study reveals.
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Adyen teams up with Equinix to be the next 'success story'

Mon, 14th Nov 2016
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payment technologies
Equinix partners with Adyen to deploy its infrastructure into data centers in Sydney and Melbourne, strengthening its payments platform.
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Qantas takes customers on VR journey with new app

Mon, 14th Nov 2016
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ar, vr & metaverse
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ar
Qantas launches new VR app allowing users to explore destinations before travelling; book flights directly from the app.
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Symantec takes a step into the future with AI powered cyber defence

Wed, 9th Nov 2016
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malware
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endpoint protection
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edr
Symantec has launched Symantec Endpoint Protection 14, featuring artificial intelligence to combat new cyber threats.
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Industry collaboration is critical, PCCW Global CEO says

Wed, 9th Nov 2016
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PCCW Global CEO, Marc Halbfinger, calls for collaboration and improved security in the Network Services and tech industry.
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Security is important for data center operators across the globe, says exec

Tue, 8th Nov 2016
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Bitdefender receives VMware ready status for its GravityZone solution, enabling agentless scanning for guest VMs.
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MEF16: CenturyLink to take part in multi vendor proof-of-concept

Tue, 8th Nov 2016
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orchestration
Global networking event MEF16 is underway in Baltimore, US with over 1200 guests attending to discuss the future of communication.
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Ixia unveils new solution to reduce data corruption in the enterprise

Tue, 8th Nov 2016
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firewalls
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network security
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apm
Ixia has launched the latest addition to the company's network taps family of products to fortify business critical application security.
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Avnet expands into China with Western Digital distie agreement

Mon, 7th Nov 2016
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western digital
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distributors
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avnet technology solutions
Avnet becomes key global distributor for HGST in China, offering a range of hard-disk drives and storage products.
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CenturyLink to sell data center business for $2 billion

Mon, 7th Nov 2016
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hyperscale
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colocation
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centurylink
CenturyLink agrees to a £1.64 billion deal to offload its data centre operations to a consortium, bolstering its Level 3 acquisition funds.
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Equinix to play host for Facebook & TIP Voyager trials

Wed, 2nd Nov 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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facebook
Voyager is the first step in the collaboration to develop the next-generation network ecosystem for hardware and software.
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ESET discovers 'disturbing' router security issues

Wed, 2nd Nov 2016
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malware
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edutech
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cybersecurity
At least 15% of home routers in the UK are unsecure, with weak passwords and software vulnerabilities, according to research by ESET.
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Cavium displaces the data center status quo

Tue, 1st Nov 2016
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hyperscale
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bandwidth
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open compute project
Cavium launches new line of QLogic FastLinQ adapters for Open Compute Project servers, set to displace 10GbE with 25GbE technology.
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The many 'interesting' threat trends in ANZ and around the world

Tue, 1st Nov 2016
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firewalls
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ddos
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network infrastructure
Fortinet's global security strategist Derek Manky recently visited both Australia and New Zealand to talk all things cyber security.