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Majority of industrial enterprises face increase cyber threats since COVID-19
Cybersecurity

Majority of industrial enterprises face increase cyber threats since COVID-19

Leadership's top cyber security priority was implementing new technology solutions since the onset of the pandemic.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Oct 2020
BlackBerry, Microsoft enter partnership for Teams integration
Unified Communications

BlackBerry, Microsoft enter partnership for Teams integration

BlackBerry integrates its critical event management platform, BlackBerry AtHoc, with Microsoft Teams for secure communication during crises.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Oct 2020
Report: Power utilities increasingly at risk of devastating cyber-attacks
Internet of Things

Report: Power utilities increasingly at risk of devastating cyber-attacks

Power utility sector faces increasing cyber-attack risk due to remote systems and understaffed facilities, says GlobalData.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Oct 2020
How are industrial enterprises faring with the rise of cyber threats?
Manufacturing

How are industrial enterprises faring with the rise of cyber threats?

The majority of industrial enterprises have experienced an increase in cyber threats since the COVID-19 pandemic began, according to a report from Claroty.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Oct 2020
Rockwell Automation and Microsoft team up to empower industrial businesses
Manufacturing

Rockwell Automation and Microsoft team up to empower industrial businesses

Rockwell Automation and Microsoft partner to provide manufacturers with cloud-to-edge solutions for greater agility and scale.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Oct 2020
Frost & Sullivan: Nine growth opportunities out of COVID-19
Internet of Things

Frost & Sullivan: Nine growth opportunities out of COVID-19

As the industry has been reshaped by the global pandemic, a new report outlines how to stay ahead in the digitally-driven future.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Sep 2020
Beyond Limits hits $133 million in Series C investment round
Artificial Intelligence

Beyond Limits hits $133 million in Series C investment round

Beyond Limits, an AI technology company, has raised $133m to drive global expansion, with investments from Group 42 and bp ventures.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Sep 2020
Hands-on Review: The Jabra Elite 45h headphones
Gaming

Hands-on Review: The Jabra Elite 45h headphones

For a headset coming in at under $200, Jabra has packed in an array of features that appeal to the budget-conscious that demand a quality sound experience.

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Sep 2020
Kaspersky finds red tape biggest barrier against cybersecurity initiatives
Cybersecurity

Kaspersky finds red tape biggest barrier against cybersecurity initiatives

'Red tape' is the main barrier for cybersecurity initiatives in the industrial sector, according to a new report by Kaspersky.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 21st Sep 2020
Application management revenue to reach $21.5bn across APAC
Internet of Things

Application management revenue to reach $21.5bn across APAC

APAC application management revenue to reach $21.5bn by 2024, driven by process automation and adoption of Industrial IoT, says GlobalData.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Sep 2020
OT networks warned of vulnerabilities in CodeMeter software
Internet of Things

OT networks warned of vulnerabilities in CodeMeter software

Manufacturers using Wibu-Systems CodeMeter are urged to update to version 7.10 due to vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to take control of OT networks.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Sep 2020
Netlinkz revenue surges 846% as secure enterprise cloud technology gains traction
Data Analytics

Netlinkz revenue surges 846% as secure enterprise cloud technology gains traction

Netlinkz sees 846% revenue jump to USD $5.25 million, driven by the rising demand for its secure VSN technology, especially in China and India.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Tue, 15th Sep 2020
Fintech innovation set to play huge role in cloud computing market, study finds
Fintech

Fintech innovation set to play huge role in cloud computing market, study finds

Cloud computing revenue in Asia Pacific will be boosted by fintech innovation, with the market estimated to reach $191.8bn by 2024, according to GlobalData.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Sep 2020
What's next for low-code/no-code?
Application Performance Monitoring

What's next for low-code/no-code?

Low-code and no-code platforms are revolutionizing the workplace, empowering workers and boosting productivity. Find out how in this article.

By Brad Drysdale • 5 min read • Fri, 11th Sep 2020
Modular data centres increasingly popular, Vertiv recognised as leader
Hyperscale

Modular data centres increasingly popular, Vertiv recognised as leader

Vertiv named leading supplier in modular data center market, with scalability and speed of deployment driving growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Sep 2020
Vertiv ranked as a leader for modular data centre market
Edge Computing

Vertiv ranked as a leader for modular data centre market

Omdia research reveals that the global market for prefabricated modular data centres, from the edge to the core, increased by more than 65%.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Sep 2020
Epicor acquired by investment firm in huge US$4.7 billion transaction
Manufacturing

Epicor acquired by investment firm in huge US$4.7 billion transaction

Clayton, Dubilier and Rice (CD-R) has acquired Epicor in a $4.7bn deal, with plans to drive growth in the manufacturing and distribution sectors.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Sep 2020

Stories from Other Regions

China to hit US$63.7bn in cloud computing revenue by 2024, dominating APAC market
Internet of Things

China to hit US$63.7bn in cloud computing revenue by 2024, dominating APAC market

China to dominate APAC cloud computing market, capturing one-third of revenue by 2024, driven by government initiatives and demand from enterprises.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Sep 2020