Wednesday, September 30, 2015
Instagram is Bigger Than Twitter - Hits 400 Million
Surpassing Twitter by more than 80 million users, Instagram announced it now has a community of more than 400 million around the world. This means that Instagram is bigger than Twitter.
Going from one million users in December 2010 to 400 million in 2015 represents meteoric growth no matter how you gauge it. And the one billion dollars Facebook paid when it only had 30 million users in 2012 has proven to be a great investment.
Instagram is Bigger Than Twitter - Hits 400 Million
Detour Ahead...Please Engage Brain | Fortinet Blog
It was a morning like lots of others...I was headed to the airport for a week in our home office, so I got an early start, checked on the sheep on the way out (yes, sheep), and got on the road. Aside from being ridiculously early, the ride was uneventful until I got to my exit for the Mass Pike. That's I-90 for those of you outside Massachusetts and, when traffic is good (like at 4:30 in the morning), it's the fastest, easiest way to the airport. And the exit was closed. Well darn.
Detour Ahead...Please Engage Brain | Fortinet Blog
Detour Ahead...Please Engage Brain | Fortinet Blog
Compromised Uber accounts ‘being used in China’
Users of the popular transportation service Uber are apparently being targeted by fraudsters in China, it has been reported.
A number of affected individuals from around the globe have taken to social media and online forums to highlight the fact that their Uber accounts are being charged for trips they have not taken.
Compromised Uber accounts ‘being used in China’
Mellanox and Ixia Demonstrate Industry-First Interoperability of 100Gb/s Ethernet Platforms over 2km of Optical Fiber with Silicon Photonics Transceivers (NASDAQ:MLNX)
Interoperability Enables Easier, Faster Migration to Native 100GbE Solutions and Ensures Rapid Commercialization of Networking Equipment
Mellanox and Ixia Demonstrate Industry-First Interoperability of 100Gb/s Ethernet Platforms over 2km of Optical Fiber with Silicon Photonics Transceivers (NASDAQ:MLNX)
Mellanox and Ixia Demonstrate Industry-First Interoperability of 100Gb/s Ethernet Platforms over 2km of Optical Fiber with Silicon Photonics Transceivers (NASDAQ:MLNX)
Brocade Expands Its Strategic Wireless Partnerships to Deliver Best-in-Class Campus Networks (NASDAQ:BRCD)
OPEN MOBILITY SOLUTIONS PROGRAM ENABLES CUSTOMERS TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT WIRELESS NETWORK FOR THE NEW IP
Brocade Expands Its Strategic Wireless Partnerships to Deliver Best-in-Class Campus Networks (NASDAQ:BRCD)
Viruses, bulletins, surveys, and gender: hashtag #VB2015
Mention “Virus Bulletin” to someone who doesn’t happen to be in the information security business, like the Lyft driver who took me to the airport a few days ago, and you realize it can sound like an odd name for an information security conference. However, if you’ve been going to Virus Bulletin for a while – my first time speaking at “VB” was in 1994 – it sounds entirely normal. You know that the name comes from a printed bulletin about developments in the world of computer viruses that first appeared in 1989, mailed by post from Oxfordshire in England. You also know that Virus Bulletin is an excellent conference, one in which serious research is front and center, surrounded by ample opportunities to network with fellow combatants in the fight against malicious code and other cyber-badness.
Virus Bulletin 2015, taking place this week in Prague, is shaping up to be the largest VB yet, and if you’re a regular reader of We Live Security you already know that quite a few folks from ESET are on the conference agenda (thanks to the gracious efforts of my British colleague, David Harley, particularly gracious since he is not actually going to VB this year, taking a break after presenting more than a dozen VB papers since 1997).
Viruses, bulletins, surveys, and gender: hashtag #VB2015
Tuesday, September 29, 2015
Dell Launches Industry First Recycled Carbon Fiber, Advances Circular Economy Model for IT Industry | Dell
Dell today announced additional progress against its circular economy initiatives, including the expansion of its closed-loop recycled plastic supply chain, introduction of reclaimed carbon-fiber source materials and new industry collaborations to advance global circular practices.In an industry first, Dell has partnered with supplier SABIC to recycle excess carbon fiber and scrap raw materials into new Dell products beginning in late 2015. Initially, select Latitude and Alienware products will contain recycled carbon fiber, with plans to expand across these two product portfolios in 2016. Dell estimates that by partnering with SABIC, it will prevent 820,000 pounds of carbon fiber from ending up in landfills. The recycled carbon fiber materials have an approximately 11 percent smaller carbon footprint than simply using virgin carbon fiber.
Dell Launches Industry First Recycled Carbon Fiber, Advances Circular Economy Model for IT Industry | Dell
Dell Launches Industry First Recycled Carbon Fiber, Advances Circular Economy Model for IT Industry | Dell
Virus Bulletin 2015
At this time of year I’m usually getting ready to travel to Virus Bulletin, maybe the year’s most important conference for an anti-malware researcher. Sadly, for the second year running I’m unable to attend, though it would have been nice to see Prague again – the conference is at the Clarion Congress Hotel – and the networking with other researchers is always an attraction. It’s also something of a milestone in that for the first time since 2007, I don’t have a paper to present there. But maybe 15 VB papers since 1997 is enough for one lifetime. :)
The agenda looks as good as ever, though, with a keynote from Ross Anderson to kick things off.
Virus Bulletin 2015
DHS working on ‘self-destructing’ security chip for smartphones
The Department for Homeland Security (DHS) in the US has revealed that it is working with the Boeing Company to develop a so-called “brain chip” that would allow any smartphone to “self-destruct”.
In theory, this technology will provide users with additional, “intelligent” security, so that if their smartphone is stolen or lost, the device will intuitively implement self-protective measures.
DHS working on ‘self-destructing’ security chip for smartphones
Virus Bulletin small talk: Diversity in tech
Hardly a week goes by anymore between posts about the impending doom that will be brought about by a lack of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) workers, particularly in the US. There are many who feel that the shortage is a myth. If you drill down further into different STEM disciplines, and into different specific demographics, the picture gets even more complex.
Virus Bulletin small talk: Diversity in tech
Virus Bulletin small talk: Diversity in tech
Why parents must teach their children about internet security
Parenting, as we know it, is evolving in this modern, digital age.
Mothers and fathers have traditionally warned their sons and daughters of the physical dangers they face, be that pickpockets on the street or strangers in the park. Today, however, parents are facing an altogether different challenge – keeping their children safe on the world wide web.
Why parents must teach their children about internet security
iOS 9 security flaw lets attackers access device through Siri
A major security flaw has been identified in the latest version of Apple’s mobile operating system, iOS 9.
It was highlighted by an individual known as Jose Rodriguez, who posted a proof-of-concept video on YouTube (which you can view below).
iOS 9 security flaw lets attackers access device through Siri
Closing The Gap On Mobile Security For SMBs | Fortinet Blog
Not surprisingly, mobile security ranks among the top challenges IT faces when it comes to protecting small and mid-sized businesses. What is surprising, however, is that only 16% of SMBs worldwide responding to a recent Techaisle survey say they’re prepared to deal with mobile security challenges. For some small businesses, this is constraining mobile adoption; for others, it's creating concerning security gaps. However, it also creates an opportunity for channel partners to step in and become trusted advisors.
Right now, many MSPs and VARs continue to focus customers on backup and disaster recovery, along with endpoint security, since they tend to be simple point solutions for the SMB market. While important, they don't get at the breadth and depth of the security challenges SMBs encounter.
Closing The Gap On Mobile Security For SMBs | Fortinet Blog
Not So Fast T-Mobile! Sprint Beats Your Price with World’s Best Offer on iPhone 6s: $1/Month | Sprint Newsroom
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (BUSINESS WIRE), September 24, 2015 - Sprint has the world’s best offer for iPhone fans who can’t wait to get their hands on the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus. For a limited time, beginning Friday morning in Sprint branded retail stores, Sprint will offer the iPhone 6s 16GB for $1/month and the iPhone 6s Plus for $5/month with the trade-in of an iPhone 6.
This new offer is part of Sprint’s iPhone Forever program, which allows new and upgrade-eligible Sprint customers to get the newest iPhone as soon as it is available.
Not So Fast T-Mobile! Sprint Beats Your Price with World’s Best Offer on iPhone 6s: $1/Month | Sprint Newsroom
Brocade to Host and Conduct Live Video Webcast of Investor Day 2015 (NASDAQ:BRCD)
Brocade to Host and Conduct Live Video Webcast of Investor Day 2015 (NASDAQ:BRCD)
BMC Wins Appirio’s Customer Experience Pioneer Award
MyEBC App named as Mobby Awards /Business nominee finalist for collaboration and teamwork
RSS Content - BMC Software
RSS Content - BMC Software
CloudDoor Joins Dell Boomi's Partner Network | Dell
Dell Software today announced that CloudDoor, a Salesforce.com and cloud strategy consulting firm for small and medium businesses, today has joined Dell Boomi’s Partner Network. As a Dell Boomi Referral Partner, CloudDoor can now leverage Dell Boomi AtomSphere®, integration platform as a service (iPaaS) to support the integration and business process automation needs of its Salesforce customers.
The Dell Boomi Partner Network provides partners worldwide with best practices and expertise to better support their customers with implementing and managing Dell Boomi’s cloud-based solutions. Members of the Dell Boomi Partner Network include system integrators, independent software vendors and managed-service providers whose customers need to simplify the creation of application, data and business integration processes.
CloudDoor Joins Dell Boomi's Partner Network | Dell
Global information security spend grows by 5% in 2015
Total global spend on information security will have increased by 4.7 percent by the end of 2015, taking the figure to $75.4 billion.
This is according to new analysis from Gartner, which stated that the boost in spending can be attributed to a number of factors including increased legislation, more government initiatives and as a result of high-profile data breaches.
Global information security spend grows by 5% in 2015
AVT-PR-Avnet Velocity’s Pascal Fernandez to Present at Marcus Evans Sales & Operations Planning Conference
Fernandez to discuss challenges and solutions related to Supply Chain of Things
AVT-PR-Avnet Velocity’s Pascal Fernandez to Present at Marcus Evans Sales & Operations Planning Conference
90% of large businesses in the UK experienced data breach
The UK government has called on all businesses in the country to protect themselves from the growing threat of cybercrime.
Ed Vaizey, minister for culture and the digital economy, said that while many enterprises are “reaping the benefits” of being online, no organization is immune to the menace of cyberattacks.
90% of large businesses in the UK experienced data breach
Friday, September 18, 2015
Windows Journal Vulnerability Disclosed Plus A Weekend Bonus | Fortinet Blog
FortiGuard Labs disclosed a heap overflow vulnerability earlier this week in Windows Journal, a notetaking application developed by Microsoft that is included in Windows XP Tablet PC Edition, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10. Windows Journal allows users to create and organize handwritten notes and drawings and save them in native JNT files or export them in TIFF files. It also allows users to simply use an ordinary computer mouse to compose a handwritten note, as well as a graphics tablet or a Tablet PC.
Windows Journal Vulnerability Disclosed Plus A Weekend Bonus | Fortinet Blog
Windows Journal Vulnerability Disclosed Plus A Weekend Bonus | Fortinet Blog
CNET en Español Names Sprint CEO Marcelo Claure Top 20 Most Influential Latinos in Technology | Sprint Newsroom
Claure Honored as One of Most Outstanding, Creative and Talented Hispanic Professionals in Technology for Second Consecutive Year
CNET en Español Names Sprint CEO Marcelo Claure Top 20 Most Influential Latinos in Technology | Sprint Newsroom
Snapchat, Periscope Make Small Business Headlines
Some new names are making waves in the social media world. If your brand isn’t taking advantage of tools like Periscope and Snapchat, both of which made headlines this week with some new features and growth benchmarks, it may be time to change that.
In this week’s Small Business Trends news and information roundup, we share headlines about Periscope, Snapchat and plenty of other tools and updates that may be relevant to your biz. Read on for the full list.
Snapchat, Periscope Make Small Business Headlines
UK’s NCA calls for global approach to cybercrime
The UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) is keen to work more closely with security organizations around the world to tackle the global threat of cybercrime.
Speaking recently at the CLOUDSEC London 2015 conference, Oliver Gower, head of strategy, partnerships and transformation at the NCA’s National Cyber Crime Unit, said that a joint-up approach is vital.
UK’s NCA calls for global approach to cybercrime
The evolution of ransomware: From PC Cyborg to a service for sale
Without a doubt, malware is – and has always been – one of the main threats to IT. Over the years, it has become one of the primary causes of security incidents, from the early years with viruses, to more sophisticated and relatively high-impact threats such as ransomware.
Similarly, the reasons for developing and distributing malicious code have changed over time from testing a system’s functionality in order to gain recognition for the malware’s creators, to reaping some kind of benefit – mainly financial profit – in an increasingly quicker timeframe.
The evolution of ransomware: From PC Cyborg to a service for sale
Sprint adds 33 more destinations to Sprint Open World – unlimited free texting, great rates on calls and high-speed data | Sprint Newsroom
Stay in touch easily when you travel to France, the Caribbean, Fiji and other destinations by adding Sprint Open World to any Sprint domestic service planSprint Open World offers free calls, text and high-speed data in more international destinations than any other carrier
Sprint adds 33 more destinations to Sprint Open World – unlimited free texting, great rates on calls and high-speed data | Sprint Newsroom
How to Use Email Analytics for Email Intelligence
Do you consider successful email delivery the only job an email marketing tool should perform for you? Are you happy with the macro-level statistics – open Rate, click rate, bounce rate, and unsubscribed rate that any common tool provides you?
And is the derived information enough to move your email marketing objectives to the next level? Does your existing email service help you in better campaign monitoring and reduce manual tasks while applying email marketing intelligence?
How to Use Email Analytics for Email Intelligence
Thursday, September 17, 2015
AVT-PR-Avnet Opens Registration for SmartFusion2 SpeedWay Design Works
PHOENIX – Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), a leading global technology distributor, today announced that registration is now open for a series of SpeedWay Design Workshops™, centered around Avnet’s new KickStart Kit featuring Microsemi Corporation’s SmartFusion®2 system-on-chip (SoC) field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs). The workshops will focus on the unique features of SmartFusion2 flash-based devices, which include an ARM® Cortex™-M3 CPU and programmable logic, USB interface with a PC GUI and Bluetooth low energy with an Android app.
AVT-PR-Avnet Opens Registration for SmartFusion2 SpeedWay Design Works
AVT-PR-Avnet Opens Registration for SmartFusion2 SpeedWay Design Works
The Galaxy Note 5 is What the Note 4 Should Have Been
There aren’t a ton of changes to Samsung’s Galaxy Note smartphone line, but the newest, the Galaxy Note 5, quietly delivers some worthwhile improvements and a few hidden gems.
The Galaxy Note 5 is What the Note 4 Should Have Been
The Galaxy Note 5 is What the Note 4 Should Have Been
AVT-PR-Avnet Offers New SmartFusion2 KickStart Development Kit for...
PHOENIX – Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), a leading global technology distributor, and Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq: MSCC), a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, today introduced the new SmartFusion™2 KickStart Kit. The versatile prototyping solution designed by Avnet offers engineers in communications, medical, automotive, video, smart energy and industrial markets the much-needed low power, high security and reliability required for today’s Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled devices in a low-cost development and demonstration platform. The SmartFusion2 KickStart Kit is priced at $59.95.
AVT-PR-Avnet Offers New SmartFusion2 KickStart Development Kit for...
AVT-PR-Avnet Offers New SmartFusion2 KickStart Development Kit for...
NetSuite to Spotlight Disruptive Technology and Business Model Innovation at New York Stock Exchange Event
For the First Time Ever, Billy Beane and Bill James Take the Stage Together to Speak on ‘The Business Game of Moneyball’
NetSuite to Spotlight Disruptive Technology and Business Model Innovation at New York Stock Exchange Event
NetSuite to Spotlight Disruptive Technology and Business Model Innovation at New York Stock Exchange Event
iOS AirDrop vulnerability allows for malware installation on Apple devices
In addition to the usual benefits that come with an updated operating system – new enhancements that make your device easier to use – there are other, less visible advantages to downloading the latest software.
Security is one of these, and, as Apple launches iOS 9, this understated benefit has been highlighted by an expert who has come across a flaw.
iOS AirDrop vulnerability allows for malware installation on Apple devices
Second Russian pleads guilty in record US data breach
A second Russian man has pleaded guilty in an American court for his role in what is thought to be the biggest data breach in the history of the US.
A day after 34-year-old Vladimir Drinkman pleaded guilty in New Jersey for helping orchestrate the theft of 160 million credit card details, Dmitriy Smilianets, 32, admitted his involvement in the cyberattack.
Second Russian pleads guilty in record US data breach
Final Release of Microsoft Office 2016 Due on September 22
Microsoft announced the final release of Office 2016 is coming on Sept. 22, 2015. There are several improvements to existing features as well as new tools to improve the business owners experience.
Office 2016 has been in the works for a while. Since May, a trial version has been open to the public for evaluation.
Final Release of Microsoft Office 2016 Due on September 22
AVT-PR-Nimble Storage Announces Pan-EMEA Expansion of Distribution...
Avnet Selected to Address Growing Demand Across EMEA for Pre-Validated SmartStack Integrated Infrastructure Solutions
AVT-PR-Nimble Storage Announces Pan-EMEA Expansion of Distribution...
The Trojan Games: Odlanor malware cheats at poker
Whenever ESET malware researchers discover a new interesting attack, a new piece of malware, or an old threat evolving in an interesting way, we share the news on this blog. Every once in a while, though, we stumble upon something that stands out, something that doesn’t fall into the “common” malware categories that we encounter every day – such as ransomware, banking trojans, or targeted attacks (APTs) – just to name a few of those that are currently causing the most problems. Today, we’re bringing you one of those uncommon threats – a trojan devised to target players of online poker.
The last time I wrote about poker-related malware, it was about PokerAgent, a trojan propagating through Facebook that was used to steal Facebook users’ logon credentials, credit card information and the level of Zynga poker credit.
The Trojan Games: Odlanor malware cheats at poker
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
SharePoint 2013 XSS Vulnerability Discovered | Fortinet Blog
Researchers with FortiGuard Labs recently discovered a persistent cross-site scripting vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint 2013. SharePoint is a web application platform in the Microsoft Office server suite that combines intranet, extranet, content management, document management, personal cloud, enterprise social networking, enterprise search, business intelligence, workflow management, web content management, and an enterprise application store. It is frequently deployed for internal use in mid-size businesses and large departments alongside Microsoft Exchange, among other Microsoft enterprise software.
SharePoint 2013 XSS Vulnerability Discovered | Fortinet Blog
SharePoint 2013 XSS Vulnerability Discovered | Fortinet Blog
Tuesday, September 15, 2015
Using Android Pay Will Change Your Customers' Expectations
As a business, the number of payment options you offer to your customers can greatly determine your earning potential. With cash no longer the preferred method of carrying out financial transactions, your point-of-sale system better take every available platform, including mobile.
The new Android Pay platform is currently deployed at American Eagle outfitters, AT&T, Bloomingdale’s, Coca-Cola, Disney Store, Footlocker, Fuddruckers, Game Stop, Jamba Juice, JetBlue, Lego, Macy’s, McDonald’s, Nike, Panera, Pepsi, Sephora, T-Mobile, Whole Foods and over one million additional locations across the U.S.
Using Android Pay Will Change Your Customers' Expectations
Facebook Verified Profiles Can Now Broadcast Live
Got a verified profile on Facebook? You can now reach more people and engage your followers as Facebook has opened up Facebook Mentions and Facebook Live, its broadcasting app to anyone with a verified account.
This means the Facebook Live app, which was previously available exclusively to only celebrities, can be now accessed by public figures and journalists.
Facebook Verified Profiles Can Now Broadcast Live
4 Ways to Stay Ahead of the Competition on Social Media
Social media marketing has gone from being a “good to have” tool in your marketing toolbox to one of the first go-to platforms that new businesses promote themselves on.
It’s not just new businesses. Established businesses and known brands spend millions of dollars promoting themselves and engaging with their users on a one on one basis via social media. In 2014, advertisers worldwide spent a collective $17.74 billion on social media. That figure is set to go up by over a third this year.
4 Ways to Stay Ahead of the Competition on Social Media
Lasers can ‘immobilize driverless cars’
The laser technology used in driverless cars can be manipulated by attackers on a shoestring budget, allowing them to gain control of these vehicles, it has been revealed.
Speaking to the online technology news provider IEEE Spectrum recently, Jonathan Petit, principal scientist at Security Innovation, said that he has developed a way of getting into the system that allows autonomous cars to “see”.
Lasers can ‘immobilize driverless cars’
Salesforce Launches SalesforceIQ for Small Business
Salesforce has launched a product which it says will make it easier and faster for small businesses to close more sales.
Called SalesforceIQ for Small Business, it is based on the “relationship intelligence” technology Salesforce acquired in its 2014 purchase of RelateIQ for $392 million.
Salesforce Launches SalesforceIQ for Small Business
Top tips on safe online banking from the comfort of your home
Banking online from the comfort of your own home may sound safe, but it doesn’t mean you are immune from attack. We look at what you need to do to reduce the chances of opportunistic attackers accessing your banking records and stealing your money.
Top tips on safe online banking from the comfort of your home
Top tips on safe online banking from the comfort of your home
Brocade Extends Leadership in Open Source Software-Defined Networking (NASDAQ:BRCD)
NEW BROCADE SDN CONTROLLER 2.0 AND APPLICATIONS EASE SERVICE PROVIDER AND ENTERPRISE TRANSITIONS TO MODERN, NEW IP NETWORKS
Brocade Extends Leadership in Open Source Software-Defined Networking (NASDAQ:BRCD)
Women in security - why are there so few?
Next month brings us the 13th annual Executive Women’s Forum conference in Scottsdale, Arizona, where people gather to discuss information security topics with a focus on women in technical and leadership positions. People often wonder why having diversity in these positions is such an important thing; this is why I felt it important to cover this subject in my recent webcast.
Women in security - why are there so few?
Women in security - why are there so few?
Monday, September 14, 2015
Intel Commits to Mitigating Automotive Cybersecurity Risks
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Sept. 13, 2015 – To help mitigate cybersecurity risks associated with connected automobiles while encouraging technological progression and innovation, Intel Corporation today announced the establishment of the Automotive Security Review Board (ASRB). The board will encompass top security industry talent across the globe with particular areas of expertise in cyber-physical systems. The ASRB researchers will perform ongoing security tests and audits intended to codify best practices and design recommendations for advanced cybersecurity solutions and products to benefit the automobile industry and drivers. Intel also published the first version of its automotive cybersecurity best practices white paper, which the company will continue to update based on ASRB findings.
Intel Commits to Mitigating Automotive Cybersecurity Risks
Intel Commits to Mitigating Automotive Cybersecurity Risks
Fiserv Successfully Pilots CardFree Cash at ATMs Via Accel Debit Payments Network (NASDAQ:FISV)
Fiserv Successfully Pilots CardFree Cash at ATMs Via Accel Debit Payments Network (NASDAQ:FISV)
Verizon and Cognizant Join Forces to Help Clients Digitally Transform and Innovate - Sep 14, 2015
BASKING RIDGE, N.J. and TEANECK, N.J., Sept. 14, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon and Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) today announced they are joining forces to accelerate the delivery of leading-edge, technology-based solutions to enterprise clients.
Verizon and Cognizant Join Forces to Help Clients Digitally Transform and Innovate - Sep 14, 2015
Verizon and Cognizant Join Forces to Help Clients Digitally Transform and Innovate - Sep 14, 2015
The Beauty Collective Replaces Sage with NetSuite to Accelerate Business Growth and Efficiency
New Zealand Beauty Products Manufacturer Experiences Significant Revenue Growth Since Deployment
The Beauty Collective Replaces Sage with NetSuite to Accelerate Business Growth and Efficiency
The Beauty Collective Replaces Sage with NetSuite to Accelerate Business Growth and Efficiency
AVT-PR-Avnet announces new VP of Marketing for EMEA Region
Bracknell, UK – Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), a leading global technology distributor, today announced the appointment of Sirma Ozkan to the position of VP of Marketing for the Technology Solutions group in the EMEA region, effective 1 October 2015.
Ozkan has worked in the IT distribution industry since 2008 in a number of key roles including channel management, product management and marketing. She joined Avnet in Turkey in April 2013 as marketing manager and currently holds the role of sales and marketing director for Technology Solutions in Turkey.
AVT-PR-Avnet announces new VP of Marketing for EMEA Region
Ozkan has worked in the IT distribution industry since 2008 in a number of key roles including channel management, product management and marketing. She joined Avnet in Turkey in April 2013 as marketing manager and currently holds the role of sales and marketing director for Technology Solutions in Turkey.
AVT-PR-Avnet announces new VP of Marketing for EMEA Region
UK businesses ‘number one target for cybercriminals'
UK businesses are more likely to be the victim of cybercrime than their international counterparts, according to new data from ThreatMetrix.
Its analysis revealed that British enterprises were attacked more than double the number of times as their US counterparts, from both domestic and international sources – the latter tending to be from the US, Germany, Nigeria and Mexico.
UK businesses ‘number one target for cybercriminals'
Sunday, September 13, 2015
IBM Acquires StrongLoop to Extend Enterprise Reach using IBM Cloud
IBM #News Release:
StrongLoop is a leading provider of popular application development software -- known as enterprise Node.js -- that enables software developers to build applications using APIs (application programming interfaces).
IBM Acquires StrongLoop to Extend Enterprise Reach using IBM Cloud
Offers Fast Path for Developers to Rapidly Build and Deliver APIs for Mobile, Internet of Things and Web Applications
ARMONK, N.Y. - 10 Sep 2015: IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced the acquisition of StrongLoop, Inc., a software provider, to help developers connect enterprise applications tomobile, Internet of Things (IoT) and web applications in the cloud.
APIs are pieces of software that act as technology glue for integrating applications, data and business processes that connect businesses with customers, partners and employees.
As data becomes increasingly critical in cloud environments, developers are using APIs to create protocols and routines that specify how one application can interact with another application. For example, developers can create new information assets by combining data and services shared by other organizations, ranging from startups to global enterprises, to deliver new innovation and business value.
IBM intends to integrate Node.js capabilities from StrongLoop with its software portfolio, which already includes MobileFirst and WebSphere®, to help clients better use enterprise data and conduct transactions whether in the cloud or on-premises. These new capabilities will enable clients and developers to build scalable APIs, and to more easily connect existing back-end, enterprise processes with front-end mobile, IoT and web apps in an open, hybrid cloud. Node.js is one of the fastest growing development frameworks for creating and delivering APIs.
“Enterprises are focused on digital transformation to reach new channels, tap new business models, and personalize their engagement with clients,” said Marie Wieck, general manager, Middleware, IBM Systems. “APIs are a critical ingredient. By bringing together StrongLoop’s Node.js capabilities to rapidly create APIs with IBM’s leadership in Java and API Management on our cloud platform, we are unlocking the innovation potential of two vibrant development communities.”
Fast and Easy Enterprise Development in the Cloud
Starting today with this acquisition, Node.js developers now have a richer, operating environment on IBM Bluemix™, IBM’s platform-as-a-service. JavaScript ranked as the #1 language for discussion and usage followed closely by Java (1). Java remains the leading language for web applications and transaction systems. Combining StrongLoop’s tools and services with IBM’s WebSphere and Java capabilities, IBM will help clients bridge Java and Node.js development platforms, which can enable clients to extract greater value from their application investments.
Through integration on IBM Bluemix, these Java and Node.js communities will also have access today to many other IBM and third-party services including access to Mobile Services, data analytics and Watson.
“With this acquisition, the industry benefits from Node.js’ formal entry into the mainstream enterprise,” said Juan Carlos Soto, Chief Executive Officer, StrongLoop. “As leaders in the Node.js open community, we plan to further advance open, community-driven innovation coupled with global, enterprise class software and services offerings to grow client value in the API economy.”
One company that has realized value through Node.js is GoDaddy, which uses StrongLoop LoopBack Framework to create APIs for domain name creation through its partner network.
"Node.js has been a strategic technology and key to innovating at GoDaddy,” said Elissa Murphy, Chief Technology Officer at GoDaddy. "With partners like StrongLoop, the Node.js community has enabled us to develop and deliver world-class products. StrongLoop helped accelerate our reseller program, driving growth for our partners.”
Commitment to Open Source Communities
IBM’s acquisition of StrongLoop continues its commitment to open source technologies and communities including Apache, Eclipse, OpenStack, Cloud Foundry and many others.
As a founding member and Platinum member of Node.js Foundation, IBM has dedicated experts working within the foundation. IBM will continue to provide support and investment in the open Node developer community.
New Services at IBM Bluemix Garage
Developers will also benefit from IBM Cloud and developer experts who provide technical guidance on creating, managing and monetizing APIs using StrongLoop at IBM Bluemix Garages.
StrongLoop added to IBM IoT Platform
Select cloud capabilities from today’s StrongLoop acquisition are expected to be incorporated into the IBM IoT Foundation, along with Bluemix, IBM’s platform-as-a-service, security and analytics to provide enterprises access to a powerful IoT platform that derives insight from sensor-driven data.
IBM intends to provide global support for the StrongLoop platform by 2H16, adding language translation support for Chinese (simplified and traditional), Japanese, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese.
Financial terms and conditions were not released.
About StrongLoop
Founded in 2013 and based in San Mateo, CA, StrongLoop is a provider of enterprise Node.js capabilities in the development of Systems of Engagement applications. StrongLoop is a key contributor to the Node community and maintains over 160 modules for the Node community within Node Package Manager.
For more information about IBM’s acquisition of StrongLoop, visit ibm.com/strongloop.
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IBM News room - 2015-09-10 IBM Watson Health Announces New Partnerships, New Cloud Services and Global HQ in Cambridge, MA - United States
CAMBRIDGE, MA - 10 Sep 2015: Opening its new IBM Watson Health global headquarters in Cambridge, Mass., IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced that Deborah DiSanzo is joining the company as the business unit’s General Manager, introduced a pair of new cloud services, and revealed major new partnerships — all reflecting IBM’s commitment to helping advance the quality of health globally.
IBM News room - 2015-09-10 IBM Watson Health Announces New Partnerships, New Cloud Services and Global HQ in Cambridge, MA - United States
IBM News room - 2015-09-10 IBM Watson Health Announces New Partnerships, New Cloud Services and Global HQ in Cambridge, MA - United States
Teva Pharmaceuticals and IBM Partner to Build Global e-Health Solutions on the IBM Watson Health Cloud
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Teva has chosen the IBM Watson Health Cloud as a preferred global technology platform and aims to build solutions designed to help millions of individuals worldwide with complex and chronic conditions such as asthma, pain, migraine and neurodegenerative diseases. In addition, a joint Teva-IBM Research team will deploy Big Data and machine learning technology to create disease models and advanced therapeutic solutions.
Teva Pharmaceuticals and IBM Partner to Build Global e-Health Solutions on the IBM Watson Health Cloud
Collaboration Plans to Commercialize Solutions for Deployment Worldwide
Jerusalem and Cambridge, Mass. - 10 Sep 2015: IBM (NYSE: IBM) Watson Health and Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NYSE and TASE: TEVA) today announced that Teva has been selected as its first Foundational Life Sciences Partner for the Watson Health Cloud. As part of this new strategic partnership, Teva becomes the first global pharmaceutical company to tap the power of the Watson Health Cloud to benefit patients and healthcare providers across geographies.
“Teva is actively exploring the e-health evolution with a strong focus on fulfilling unmet and emerging patients' needs. The IBM Watson Health Cloud provides a strong foundation on which we can realize this vision,” said Guy Hadari, SVP and CIO for Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. “By building on the Watson Health Cloud, we believe Teva will be in a unique position to put the best information and insights in the hands of physicians, care teams and patients, to empower treatment optimization for individuals and populations across the spectrum of acute and chronic conditions. Watson holds promise to provide Teva with better insights, real-time feedback and options for clinicians to consider to improve patient care.”
Watson is a groundbreaking cognitive computing platform that represents a new era of computing based on its ability to interact in natural language, process vast amounts of Big Data to uncover patterns and insights, and learn from each interaction. The Watson Health Cloud provides an open development platform for physicians, researchers, insurers and companies focused on creating health and wellness solutions.
Teva will work with IBM on long-range platform and solutions development, with experts collaborating to enhance IBM Watson Health Cloud capabilities and explore synergies with existing Watson Health ecosystem partners. The company, which has one of the world’s largest portfolios of medicines, expects to develop solutions designed to collect and analyze real world evidence, draw powerful insights and inform a variety of initiatives such as reducing drug misuse or increasing prescribed medication adherence.
“Teva’s pioneering digital health vision, reach across global markets, extensive portfolio of medicines and significant industry experience make them a preferred life science ecosystem partner for the Watson Health Cloud,” said Mike Rhodin, senior vice president, IBM Watson.
IBM’s Global Business Services will work closely with a Teva Analytics team to assess the data and the analytics model requirements for the Real World Evidence e-health solution.
IBM Watson: Pioneering a New Era of Computing
Watson is the first commercially available cognitive computing capability representing a new era in computing. The system, delivered through the cloud, analyzes high volumes of data and complex questions posed in natural language and proposes evidence-based answers. Watson is continuously gaining in value and knowledge over time, from previous interactions.
In January 2014, IBM launched the IBM Watson unit, a business dedicated to developing and commercializing cloud-delivered cognitive computing technologies. The move signified a strategic shift by IBM to deliver a new class of software, services and apps that improves by learning, and discovers insights from massive amounts of Big Data. As part of the unit, the company has increased the number and diversity of cognitive computing services delivered to its partners, adding new beta Watson services in February 2015, and scalable deep learning APIs with the acquisition of AlchemyAPI in March 2015.
In April 2015, the company continued to build on its strengths in cognitive computing, analytics, security and cloud with the launch of IBM Watson Health and the Watson Health Cloud platform. The new unit will help improve the ability of doctors, researchers and insurers to innovate by surfacing new insights from the massive amount of personal health data being created daily. The Watson Health Cloud allows this information to be anonymized, shared and combined with a dynamic and constantly growing aggregated view of clinical, research and social health data that clients choose to share.
About IBM
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About Teva
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NYSE and TASE: TEVA) is a leading global pharmaceutical company that delivers high-quality, patient-centric healthcare solutions to millions of patients every day. Headquartered in Israel, Teva is the world’s largest generic medicines producer, leveraging its portfolio of more than 1,000 molecules to produce a wide range of generic products in nearly every therapeutic area. In specialty medicines, Teva has a world-leading position in innovative treatments for disorders of the central nervous system, including pain, as well as a strong portfolio of respiratory products. Teva integrates its generics and specialty capabilities in its global research and development division to create new ways of addressing unmet patient needs by combining drug development capabilities with devices, services and technologies. Teva’s net revenues in 2014 amounted to $20.3 billion. For more information, visit www.tevapharm.com.
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