One-click to choose from Security Configuration Options

Fortinet, network security solutions provider has launched >FortiGate network security platform. The new update includes: Feature Select: With one-click, customers can choose from a variety of security configuration options, including: High Speed Firewall, NGFW, ATP, Web Filtering, UTM and others Contextual Visibility: Gives organizations real-time and historical insight on network use based... By varun gupta

Private Cloud Deployment Option for APT Detection

Palo Alto Networks, the network security company, announced availability of the Palo Alto Networks WF-500 appliance, the first platform designed to deliver a private cloud solution for timely and thorough detection, analysis and prevention of advanced persistent threats (APTs). Designed to meet the needs of customers with restrictions that preclude them from accessing a public cloud option, the... By varun gupta

Consumerization of IT The SMAC Edge" to steer the SMAC landscape: Nasscom

National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM) today kick-started the fifth edition of its annual EmergeOut Conclave Surge 2013 in Chennai to discuss and debate the changing technology landscape, the opportunities that lie ahead and how do emerging companies stay ahead. This year the theme of the conclave was focused on "Consumerization of IT - The SMAC Edge" driving... By varun gupta

Business is unable to harness big security data

McAfee today released a study revealing how organisations around the world are unable to harness the power of Big Data for security purposes. According to the reportNeedle in a Datastack, businesses are vulnerable to security breaches due to their inability to properly analyse or store big data. The ability to detect data breaches within minutes is critical in preventing data loss, yet only 35... By varun gupta

Cloud BI and Analytics Resonate well with Business

Most often, IT heads are lured by cloud-based offerings as they provide immense benefits. In the case of a cloud based BI and analytics model, it appears its even better as it resonates well with business needs and benefits, drives growth and ensures better RoI. IT heads are leveraging various cloud forms to address business needs, which will eventually help them buy in the line of business. 4... By varun gupta

Thrilling Moments, Delhi Winners: Indian Oil Corporation

Given the excitement that the recently concluded Bangalore leg of the Technology Premier League (TPL 2013) generated all the 22 teams from and around Delhi who came to participate in the corporate IT team challenge at The Pullman Hotel, Pullman Gurgaon Central Park were gung-ho. Alas, only one could be the winner! The participating teams had to solve a business case study and present their... By varun gupta

IT Can Direct Business

The role of IT heads has now changed dramatically and they have been given a mandate of influencing the non-IT functions and business groups to ensure that technology is put to the best of use. The traditional role of IT, as it was in the past, is not in vogue any more as the perception is now different. ITs Standing ITs standing across organisations is currently going through an overhaul and is... By varun gupta

Delivery of IT Application Services Faster Now

HP announced the next generation of its >cloud management software, which is designed to enable enterprise IT to rapidly deliver services on a massive scaleon premises or via the cloudto meet changing enterprise needs. Social networking, mobility, big data and cloud services are changing the role of IT from infrastructure support to acting as a driver of business growth through rapid delivery of... By varun gupta

Delhi IT Teams take on the TPL Ground Today

While there have been many awards and recognitions in the IT function for individuals, there are none when it comes to identifying and honouring the best teams. Or lets say, there was none until last year. IT Next and CIO& Leader magazines (published by 9.9 Media) got together to introduce the first Technology Premier League to the Indian IT market the industry's first unique model to... By varun gupta

Alok Ohrie is the new President & Managing Director of Dell

Dell has namedAlok Ohrieas the President and Managing Director, Dell India. India is strategic to Dell both as a market as well as for its service delivery capability. Ohrie will be responsible for enhancing Dells end-to-end solutions capabilities and expanding the companys strong presence in the Indian IT market. He will continue to position Dell India for long term success and growth. Ohrie... By varun gupta

90 PC of Organizations will not own or control data: Gartner

Organizations should create a privacy program that keeps personal data at arm's length, but under control, according to Gartner, Inc. Gartner predicts that by 2019, 90 per cent of organizations will have personal data on IT systems that they don't own or control. Enterprises have traditionally been the target of security threats, and until recently, those hackers focused on attacking vulnerable... By varun gupta

Red Hat Strengthens OpenStack Ecosystem

Red Hat, Inc., open source solutions provider is building significant momentum and milestones for its Red Hat OpenStack partner ecosystem. The Red Hat OpenStack Cloud Infrastructure Partner Network has graduated from its early adopter program and now boasts more than 100 global technology industry leaders as members, including Bull, Dell, Fujitsu, Hitachi, Juniper Networks, Lenovo, Lockheed... By varun gupta