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Pure Storage expands enterprise data management solutions

Wed, 20th Feb 2019
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It has integrated StorReduce technologies for a cloud-native back up platform, and expanded its data fabric solution for cloud-based applications.
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Pliops raises US$30m to 'transform' data centre infrastructure

Mon, 18th Feb 2019
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With backing including the likes of Intel and SoftBank Ventures Asia, the company intends to expand its operations in the US, China, and Israel.
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APAC holds largest installed base of storage capacity

Thu, 14th Feb 2019
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IDC predicts that worldwide storage capacity will double to 11.7 zettabytes by 2023, with enterprises managing the majority of storage.
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IBM opens up Watson to run on anything, anywhere

Wed, 13th Feb 2019
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IBM opens up Watson AI across any cloud, championing industry-wide transformation by breaking data silos and offering seamless AI integration.
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How SD-WAN changes the game for 5G networks

Sat, 9th Feb 2019
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Versa Network's Kelly Ahuja says 5G/SD-WAN mobile edge computing and network slicing will enable and drive innovative NFV services.
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Veritas strengthens AWS partnership with new competencies

Fri, 8th Feb 2019
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Veritas bolsters its AWS alliance as Veritas NetBackup and Backup Exec attain AWS Storage Competency status, enhancing data protection for cloud users.
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Dell EMC expands multicloud data protection capabilities

Thu, 7th Feb 2019
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According to IDC, 92% of organisations have adopted a cloud environment with 64% adopting a multi-cloud approach.
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Migration away from on-prem data centres stalled by security

Thu, 7th Feb 2019
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Despite the surging cloud adoption that is rife around the world, a new study has revealed there's still a lack of understanding around security.
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US-China trade war a 'double-edged sword' for ICT spending

Tue, 5th Feb 2019
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The trade war, among other factors, is set to negatively impact global ICT spending but the market will still experience positive growth.
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IDC: Worst smartphone sales year ever

Thu, 31st Jan 2019
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Smartphone shipments decline 4.9% in Q4 2018, marking the fifth consecutive quarter of decline, according to data from IDC.
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Exclusive Q&A: Why businesses are storing useless hardware

Wed, 30th Jan 2019
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In this exclusive interview, Blancco's Fredrik Forslund details just how expensive the issue of data centre waste has become.
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Exclusive Q&A: The on-premises data centre is here to stay

Wed, 30th Jan 2019
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In an exclusive interview, Scality's Paul Speciale shares his thoughts on the data centre and cloud industries.
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Organisations wasting $100k a year hoarding useless IT hardware

Mon, 28th Jan 2019
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A new report reveals that two in five organisations spend over USD $100,000 annually storing useless IT hardware, posing security and compliance risks.
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Top risk facing organisations? Why, it's an IT talent famine

Mon, 21st Jan 2019
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The IT industry is experiencing a severe talent shortage, now the top risk for organisations, up from third place, per Gartner's latest report.
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How HCI helps enterprises stay on top of data regulations

Thu, 17th Jan 2019
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Increasing data protection requirements will supposedly drive the demand for Hyper-Converged Infrastructure solutions across the globe.
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Survey finds retailers 'bullish' on hybrid cloud adoption

Wed, 16th Jan 2019
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The retail industry takes no prisoners and that's made clear in its 'on the pulse' adoption of new technologies.
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Over 100 million smart home devices shipped in 2018

Tue, 15th Jan 2019
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Smart home device shipments reached 110 million units in 2018, with a retail value of nearly $17bn, according to a report by Futuresource Consulting.
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Equinix unveils ANOTHER data centre – this time in South Korea

Tue, 15th Jan 2019
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This will be the company's third data centre revealed thus far this year - and we've barely scratched the surface of 2019.
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Cloud, DevOps, governance - Modis lists 2019 predictions

Thu, 10th Jan 2019
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Experimentation with new technologies will boom in 2019, as cloud services make advanced tools more accessible.
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NordVPN rounds up the worst data breaches of 2018

Wed, 9th Jan 2019
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In 2018, over a billion people were impacted by data breaches. From British Airways to Marriott, NordVPN highlights the most severe security lapses.