Saturday, October 1, 2016

Is it NAS? Is it object storage? It’s both. It’s Avere’s C2N

Avere launches C2N hybrid NAS/object storage box that uses touted efficiencies of erasure coding to take aim at claimed drawbacks of clustered NAS rivals like Isilon Linq: http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450400008/Is-it-NAS-Is-it-object-storage-Its-both-Its-Averes-C2N

Microsoft’s grand plan aims to make big data intelligence accessible to all

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella wants to democratise access to big data intelligence across the enterprise through the use of cloud, machine learning and new datacentre chip technologies Linq: http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450400010/Microsofts-grand-plan-aims-to-make-big-data-intelligence-accessible-to-all

Trust issues stifling digital economy growth, study shows

Businesses that have products and services based on trust have a significant opportunity to future-proof their business, but those who do not risk being side-lined, a study shows Linq: http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450400012/Trust-issues-stifling-digital-economy-growth-study-shows

Amazon Web Services expands European datacentre footprint with Paris region opening

Amazon Web Services outlines plans to build Paris datacentre region in 2017, as demand for locally hosted cloud services grows Linq: http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450400021/Amazon-Web-Services-expands-European-datacentre-footprint-with-Paris-region-opening

Breaches should be on the decline by now, says infosec veteran John Walker

A focus on the board, governance and compliance is distracting many infosec leaders from the real objective of securing data, says John Walker Linq: http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450400033/Breaches-should-be-on-the-decline-by-now-says-infosec-veteran-John-Walker

NGOs challenge UK and US mass surveillance in human rights court

Privacy International, Liberty and the American Civil Liberties Union are among 10 human rights groups backing a landmark challenge to mass surveillance in the European Court of Human Rights Linq: http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450400044/NGOs-challenge-UK-and-US-mass-surveillance-in-human-rights-court

Computer Weekly @ 50 startup interview: Jamie Avi-Dan, CEO, ShareOptic

We speak to ShareOptic co-founder, Jamie Avi-Dan about his company is aiming to make cloud security affordable Linq: http://www.computerweekly.com/video/Computer-Weekly-50-startup-interview-Jamie-Avi-Dan-CEO-shareOptic

Computer Weekly @ 50 startup interview: Christine Hawkins, CEO, Info-CTRL

We speak to Christine Hawkins, CEO, Info-CTRL, on how the product consolidates a set of two-dimensional spreadsheets into a three-dimensional database Linq: http://www.computerweekly.com/video/Computer-Weekly-50-startup-interview-Christine-Hawkins-CEO-Info-CTRL

Computer Weekly @ 50 startup interview: Paul Green, creative director, Iotic Labs

We speak to Paul Green, creative director, Iotic Labs, about why the company has created an internet-like environment for things Linq: http://www.computerweekly.com/video/Computer-Weekly-50-startup-interview-Paul-Green-creative-director-Iotic-Labs

Computer Weekly @ 50: The future of us – how the next 50 years of tech will reshape the world

In this panel debate filmed at our 50th anniversary we contemplate how IT could evolve over the next 50 years Linq: http://www.computerweekly.com/video/Computer-Weekly-50-The-future-of-us-how-the-next-50-years-of-tech-will-reshape-the-world

Computer Weekly @ 50 startup interview: Chris Dye, VP marketing, Glasswall Solutions

Chris Dye, VP of marketing explains how Glasswall helps organisations ensure electronic file and document integrity, security and assurance Linq: http://www.computerweekly.com/video/Computer-Weekly-50-startup-interview-Chris-Dye-vp-msrketing-Glasswall-Solutions

Computer Weekly @ 50 startup interview: Callum Murray, MD, Amiqus

We discuss with Callum Murray, managing director of Amiqus, how the company uses machine learning and open data to build tools Linq: http://www.computerweekly.com/video/Computer-Weekly-50-startup-interview-Callum-Murray-MD-Amiqus-Resolution

Computer Weekly @ 50 startup interview: Ky Nichol, CEO, Cutover

We speak to the CEO and co-founder of Cutover about what makes his company unique Linq: http://www.computerweekly.com/video/Computer-Weekly-50-startup-interview-Ky-Nichol-CEO-Cutover

Manchester tech firms clamour for faster broadband connections

Tech businesses in Manchester are crying out for better broadband connections, according to a report commissioned by digital connectivity analysts WiredScore Linq: http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450400101/Manchester-tech-firms-clamour-for-faster-broadband-connections

Google to open UK datacentre region as enterprise cloud push gathers pace

Internet giant outlines next phase of enterprise cloud development, including rolling out machine learning across its portfolio and building out its global datacentre presence Linq: http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450400104/Google-to-open-UK-datacentre-region-as-enterprise-cloud-push-gathers-pace

Brexit has thrown ICO plans into flux, admits information commissioner

The ICO is working to ensure that the UK's post-Brexit data protection law is progressive, stands up to scrutiny and provides stability, says information commissioner Elizabeth Denham Linq: http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450400099/Brexit-has-thrown-ICO-plans-into-flux-admits-information-commissioner

Singapore’s merged IT and media agency is up and running

Government organisation will drive digital and media technology in business, government and society Linq: http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450400109/Singapores-merged-IT-and-media-agency-is-up-and-running

Business rate increases will hurt UK broadband sector, says industry

Stakeholders have criticised the Valuation Office Agency for huge rises in business rates on fibre cables that may affect the cost of broadband services Linq: http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450400148/Business-rate-increases-will-hurt-UK-broadband-sector-says-industry

CISOs need to be more business-focused, says Publicis CISO

Information security leadership is about politics, getting a place at the top table and showing what security can do for the business, according to Publicis CISO Thom Langford Linq: http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450400133/CISOs-need-to-be-more-business-focused-says-Publicis-CISO