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Countering the rise of credential-based attacks

By implementing behavioural analytics and smart password practices, security teams can thwart credential-based attacks across the organisation.

By Peter Kahrilas • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Oct 2021

Cloud Access Security Broker

Versa Networks appoints its first CFO

Versa Networks has appointed Lalit Kumar as its first CFO. Kumar will be responsible for developing the company's financial infrastructure and processes.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Oct 2021

DataCentre infrastructure

Cloud infrastructure spending drops - report

The decrease comes after six quarters of year-over-year growth, and most notably compares to the 39.1% annual growth seen by the market in 2Q20.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Oct 2021

Platform-as-a-Service

Alibaba Cloud named a Visionary in Gartner Magic Quadrant

Alibaba Cloud was named a Visionary in 2021 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud Infrastructure and Platform Services.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Sep 2021

Network Infrastructure

Versa Networks receives highest product score in the 2021 Gartner Critical Capabilities report

Versa Networks has received the highest product score from Gartner for the Large Global WAN Use Case category.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Sep 2021

DataCentre infrastructure

Digital Realty and Brookfield Infrastructure confirm data center joint venture in India

The venture, named BAM Digital Realty, will facilitate the expansion of Digital Realty's global data center platform, PlatformDIGITAL.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Sep 2021

Public Cloud

Security experts weigh in on Microsoft Azure security holes

The vulnerabilities currently putting Azure customers at risk are just the latest in a staggering number of crippling threats in internet software.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Sep 2021

Platform-as-a-Service

IDC forecasts the foundational cloud service market to grow revenue at 28.8% CAGR

IDC estimates annual recurring revenue from foundational cloud services will increase from under $100 billion in 2020 to over $300 billion in 2025.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Sep 2021

Firewalls

Microsoft Azure alert for authentication bypass vulnerability in Linux products

A patch is currently available for this vulnerability, however many sysadmins are potentially unaware they have the OMI product installed and are at risk. .

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Sep 2021

Software-as-a-Service

IDC forecasts cloud spending to reach $1.3 trillion by 2025

Global spending on cloud services is predicted to reach $1.3 trillion by 2025, according to the International Data Corporation.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Sep 2021

Public Cloud

GSBN blockchain platform goes live, built in collaboration with Oracle, Microsoft and Alibaba Cloud

Global Shipping Business Network's blockchain platform has officially gone live to accelerate digital transformation in the global trade sector.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Sep 2021

Storage

External OEM storage revenue hits $6.9 billion for enterprise market

Global market revenue for enterprise external OEM storage systems grew by over 9% in Q2 2021, reaching $6.9 billion, according to IDC.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 10th Sep 2021

Virtualisation

Lenovo and VMware partner with new resilient edge computing innovation

Lenovo has announced it will be the first to market with VMware's software solution for the edge running on ThinkSystem SE350 edge servers.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Sep 2021

Stories from Other Regions

Infrastructure stories

Risk & Compliance

Bill proposes changes to construction contracts

Wider definitions of retention money could expose principals, head contractors and directors to fines of up to NZD $200,000 under the bill.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 10th Oct 2021

Productivity

Multi-purpose, safer, faster telehandlers increase productivity

Compact New Zealand construction sites are gaining safer, faster handling as rotating telehandlers replace multiple machines and cut transport times.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Wed, 6th Oct 2021

Smart Cities

New technology set to reduce construction incidents

Construction managers could gain real-time alerts and a full-site view as five firms trial AI tools to curb incidents and injuries.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 6th Oct 2021

Power / Energy

Infrastructure maintenance among G20 top priorities

Poor maintenance is costing firms billions through outages, water failures and transport disruptions, the G20 says in a new policy agenda.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Mon, 4th Oct 2021

Supply Chain

Auckland to Christchurch rail service will tackle supply chain issues

Businesses facing port delays will gain extra freight capacity as KiwiRail adds a weekday Auckland-Christchurch service from early October.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Sep 2021

Risk & Compliance

Protocols key to keep construction working during pandemic

Clear, up-to-date Covid-19 protocols have helped construction firms keep working safely through Alert Level changes, industry leaders say.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Sep 2021

Data Analytics

Australian construction industry cries out for reform

Record spending is exposing poor productivity, rising insolvencies and risk in Australia’s construction sector, industry leaders warn.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 10th Sep 2021