Daniel Todd

cyber security

Ransomware costs doubled in Q4 2019

Average ransom payments soared by 104% to $84,116, up from $41,198 in the quarter

27 Jan 2020

mergers and acquisitions

Xerox secures $24 billion funding for HP takeover bid

Company claims the backing provides proof that required finances are available for the deal

7 Jan 2020

Mobile

Apple supplier Japan Displays to receive $829m bailout

Company operates as a major supplier of LCD screens for the iPhone and Apple Watch

13 Dec 2019

Microsoft Azure

IGEL, Citrix and Ingram Micro partner for Azure workspaces

The collaboration could help ease Windows 10 migration woes

6 Nov 2019

Security

Forescout joins global cyber security alliance

The Operational Technology Cyber Security Alliance aims to bridge dangerous security gaps in OT and critical infrastructures

24 Oct 2019

antivirus

Kaspersky extends Office 365 protections to OneDrive

Move will help protect users from malware spread through shared drives, security firm claims

23 Aug 2019

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infrastructure as a service (IaaS)

Global IaaS market increased by 31.3% in 2018 to $32.4bn

Gartner notes that cloud growth favours the dominant players as smaller firms lose market share

30 Jul 2019

Mobile Phones

AMD and Samsung strike mobile graphics deal

The graphics tech will be earmarked for Samsung's future ultra-low power devices

5 Jun 2019

Hardware

Microsoft will open London flagship store on 11 July

Oxford Circus will play host to the software giant's first UK shop

31 May 2019

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IT infrastructure

Gartner: IT spending will see only 1.1% growth in 2019

Total spending is only set to match 2018 levels

18 Apr 2019

software as a service (SaaS)

Kofax acquisitions bolster Intelligent Automation platform

Top Image System and Nuance Document Imaging will enhance Kofax's SaaS and digital capture capabilities

6 Feb 2019

unified communications (UC)

Our 5-minute guide to UCaaS

How do unified comms-as-a-service solutions work - and what makes them so attractive?

1 Feb 2019

Server & storage

Our 5-minute guide to hyperconverged infrastructure

Understanding the hype around hyperconvergence

14 Jan 2019

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Careers & training

SolarWinds unveils software apprenticeship program

Apprentices will have the chance to work alongside industry professionals

29 Nov 2018