Government of India to spend USD 7.8 billion in 2017: Gartner

The Government of India is going to spend USD7.8 billion on IT in 2017, 7.5% increase from 2016, according to Gartner. This is down from Gartner’s previous projection for 9.5% growth this year. “The 2% revision in our outlook is primarily due to the effects of demonetization and a drop in industrial production,” said Moutusi Sau, principal research analyst at Gartner. “However, spending... By IT Next

Four vectors changing the security software landscape: Gartner

The security software market is currently experiencing rapid transformation mainly because of four key developments, according to Gartner. The use of advanced analytics, expanded ecosystems, adoption of software as a service (SaaS) and managed services, and the prospect of punitive regulations are causing enterprises to rethink their security and risk management software... By IT Next

Mobile ransomware trebles in Q1 2017

Ransomware keeps spreading globally, with the volume of mobile ransomware rising over three-fold (3.5 times) during the first few months of the year, according to Kaspersky Lab’s Malware Report for Q1 2017. The number of mobile ransomware files detected reached 218,625 during the quarter, compared to 61,832 in the previous quarter, with the Congur family accounting for more than 86%. Ransomware... By CIO&Leader

The business of Apps, security, and consumer expectations

Businesses are embracing digital transformation to engage with customers, and a key aspect of this development is the use of mobile and Internet applications. Consumers too have shown increased preference for these applications with increased adoption and usage. According to a recent Nielsen survey, consumers spend about 37 hours per month on their devices and use over 20 different applications... By Nikhil Taneja

Unleashing the full potential of flash through Gen 6 Fiber Channel

Business leaders are embracing digital transformation as a critical factor for success and they expect IT to help them innovate faster, increase profitability and gain a competitive advantage. Digital transformation is also pushing mission-critical storage environments to the limit, with users expecting data to be accessible from anywhere, at any time, on any device. Faced with exponential data... By Anuroop Gupta

Steps to tackle WannaCry Ransomware: Gartner

Ever since Friday May 12, the WannaCry ransomware attack has kept spreading. As per European authorities, the ransomware has hit over 10,000 organizations and 200,000 individuals in over 150 countries. Although steps have been taken to control the spread of this malware, new variations are surfacing. Gartner has outlined steps that cybersecurity professionals need to take... By CIO&Leader

AMD launches EPYC processor brand for the datacenter

AMD introduces EPYC processor brand for the datacenter, bringing in a revolution in the high-performance server processor market. With its high core count, superior memory bandwidth, and unparalleled support for high-speed input/output channels in a single chip, EPYC intends to transform the dual-socket server market while simultaneously reshaping expectations for single-socket servers.... By IT Next

VMware launches VMware Horizon Cloud on Microsoft Azure

VMware launches VMware Horizon Cloud on Microsoft Azure. This integration will enable customers to drive the move to Windows 10 and forefronts VMware virtual desktops and applications to the increasing global presence of Azure in the enterprise – available in 38 regions worldwide.   “The addition of VMware Horizon Cloud on Microsoft Azure puts VMware in a unique position to... By IT Next

Hybrid IT has arrived: John Lombard, CEO, Dimension Data APAC

In a recent interview, John Lombard, CEO, Dimension Data APAC, discussed trends and technologies impacting enterprises today.   As the CEO of an IT Services Company, what keeps you up at night?   The fact that technology is constantly in flux, and these changes can happen rapidly – which in turn affects so many other things: like the way people connect,... By IT Next

Digital Transformation is the key to survival for enterprises: Werner Vogels, CTO, Amazon.com

In the last 9 months, the largest cloud provider has observed a 60% growth in the number of businesses running on AWS. Its active customer base has grown from 75,000 to a whopping 120,000 in the same period. The list includes large Indian enterprises, such as Jubilant Foodworks, Tata Technologies, Axis Bank and Paytm among others.       "Gone are the days when AWS'... By CIO&Leader

VMware partners with Dell EMC to drive workforce transformation

VMware, Inc., ties up with Dell to enhance VMware End-User Computing solutions to make customers aware of the advantages of workplace transformation via mobile, desktop and cloud technologies. Through such an integration, organizations of all sizes and industries with various use cases will be able to leverage converged infrastructure to optimize integrated desktop... By IT Next

Why cloud security needs visibility-as-a-service?

Whether you are a network administrator, security manager, or CIO, how would you feel if you were unable to see and managemajor parts of your network environment?  This is the problem that organizations migrating their applications and workloads to public clouds are wrestling with today.  Because public cloud infrastructure is owned by the provider, your organization’saccess to... By Jeff Harris