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Jump in M&A spending in 2014 pushes Internet of Things deal-making past $14bn

$14bn spent acquiring more than 60 Internet of Things-related companies in 2014.

New Linux Foundation members span diverse market segments

he Linux Foundation, the nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating the growth of Linux and collaborative development, has announced that IIX Inc., Micron Technology, Inc., and Planisys are joining the organization.

Published in Cloud + MS Compliance/Governance/Risk Management Datacentre + Network Security Identity/Access Management Infrastructure Security Security + Compliance Security-as-a-Service Storage

New release brings significant new features in support of Microsoft Azure AD and Azure RMS including expedited deployment, more comprehensive forensics and reporting, and deeper mobile support.

Private cloud builds a strong foundation for hybrid cloud future

According to Current Analysis, companies have been slow to adopt public cloud based on security concerns, but private cloud solutions offer self-service flexibility, combined with data security.

Published in Cloud + MS Colocation/Hosting Data Analytics DC Facilities + Colo Design + Optimisation Infrastructure Platform Security Software Storage Storage + Servers Storage Technology

WFT Cloud provides cloud migration services to help users plan, access and migrate existing applications to cloud. Through the use of applied cloud techniques and innovative tools, WFT Cloud migration services provide simplified and cost-effective SAP application migration services to Cloud. With its broad cloud portfolio, robust data privacy and deep expertise, WFT Cloud provides its customers, the security and scalability to realize the benefits of the Cloud. WFT, with its expertise in SAP...

Published in Cloud + MS Colocation/Hosting Data Analytics DC Facilities + Colo Design + Optimisation Infrastructure Platform Security Software Storage Storage + Servers Storage Technology

Following Gartner’s publication of its top 10 cloud myths, Co-CEO of Outsourcery Piers Linney says that many of them will be demystified over the coming 12 months. ‘Myths’ Gartner identified included the need for “one cloud strategy or vendor”, cloud being “less secure than on-premises capabilities” and that “cloud is not for mission-critical use”.