Box has launched an additional data zone for its Box Zones offering, presenting a new zone for the UK with separate data centres in London and Cardiff. Back in 2016, the cloud content management company first announced Box Zones and said that it would feature eight separate locations where users can store data. Box offers […]
Oracle unveils Java Card 3.1 for securing IoT devices
Oracle has revealed the latest version of its Java Card, used for securing internet of things (IoT) devices such as smartwatches and other hardware that process large amounts of information. Java Card 3.1 can be used in a vast array of applications, from telecoms devices and contactless payments terminals to cars, smart meters and wearables. It […]
Veeam receives cash injection from Insight Venture Partners to speed up growth
Veeam announced it has received $500 million in investment from Insight Venture Partners to accelerate its growth in the data management sector. As part of the agreement, Veeam will also receive support from the investor’s internal business strategy arm, Insight Onsite as well as the capital to invest in smaller organisations as part of its […]
Cisco showcases shopping at retail’s biggest convention
“Retail’s big show”, the NRF (National Retail Federation) 2019 conference, wrapped up this week in New York City. The retail conference brought together community members and exhibitors from around the world to showcase the latest innovations in shopping. This year’s biggest topics focused on creating impact from an operational aspect, a community aspect, a talent […]
Less than half of businesses can detect IoT data breach
Only 48% of businesses have the infrastructure set up to detect whether their IoT infrastructure is open to a data breach, a report by security firm Gemalto has revealed. Firms are now asking for the government to intervene and set better regulations around IoT security to prevent potentially damaging hacks into such devices. In fact, […]
Google awards IBM MaaS360 with recommended accreditation
Google has awarded IBM’s MaaS360 with Watson the accolade of the first Android Enterprise Recommended for businesses utilising both company-owned and BYOD devices. To become a recognised partner, software must offer businesses a true enterprise-level experience, with the tools to help businesses and employees be more productive. They must utilise Android’s enterprise features and developers […]
Salesforce boosts Commerce Cloud with smart feature suite
Salesforce has updated its Commerce Cloud platform, adding AI integration, visual search, and inventory availability services to businesses in the retail sector. Through these new additions to the company’s e-commerce marketing platform, businesses can connect with customers throughout their entire buying journey and not just when they reach the company’s site. For example, the Einstein […]
AWS will be harnessed by SSE Enterprise and Tigerspike to drive smart city IoT platform
SSE is teaming up with Tigerspike and AWS to deliver smart city services to the masses via its Internet of Things (IoT) platform. Part of the threesome’s strategy is to develop SSE’s Mayflower smart lighting solution, which is comprised of the entire infrastructure for smart lighting in cities, including sensors and devices to light up […]
Siemens upgrades Digital Innovation Platform with Slack and Microsoft Teams integration
Siemens PLM Software has added support for Slack and Microsoft Teams to its Digital Innovation Platform through the Teamcenter Cloud Collaboration Hub. The update means Slack and Microsoft Teams users are able to post messages and view their conversation history from their Active Workspace using Teamcenter. Siemens PLM Software explained that it will enable products […]
Twilio appoints Google Hangouts innovator as chief product officer
Twilio has appointed Google Hangouts inventor Chee Chew as chief product officer, helping developers create more immersive experiences for customers. Chew has more than 25 years of experience helping businesses such as Amazon, Hewlett-Packard, Google and Microsoft improve the ways customers engage with their brands. For example, in his latest role as vice president of […]