IT spending to grow 4% in 2021, Gartner forecasts
Worldwide IT spending is forecast to reach $3.8 trillion in 2021, an increase of four per cent from 2020, according to research firm Gartner.
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Backed by fresh funding, Sourced Group launches cloud security spin-off
Sourced Group has launched a new cloud security company in the form of Kivera, fresh from securing an additional $2.5 million in funding.
MongoDB Atlas unveils multi-cloud cluster support
MongoDB Atlas database-as-a-service now allows distributed MongoDB databases to span the AWS, Google Cloud and Microsoft clouds.
Windows 10 October 2020 Update now available to all
Microsoft's Windows 10 October 2020 Update is available to all now, either to download manually or wait until it's pushed to your PC.
Unexpected Office web apps in Windows 10's Start menu said to be a bug
A source close to Microsoft said that Office apps that unexpectedly appeared in the Windows Start menu were due to a bug that's being fixed.
Zoom looks to super-charge videoconferencing
As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to lurch on, Zoom announced a slew of new features to help improve its offering for remote workers.
What's in the latest Edge update? Rollbacks and new browser telemetry policies
Microsoft's Edge 86 includes a 'rollback' function that lets IT admins restore an earlier version of the browser.
How businesses can maximise the AWS free tier
10 customer tips for stretching AWS' free services to the limit and keeping cloud bills near zero.
Tech’s big trade-off: complexity vs. conformity
The multiplicity of clouds, databases, microservices and containers are spiralling in their complexity - this is the tech challenge of the decade.
4 common C programming mistakes - and 5 tips to avoid them
Here’s what to watch out for, and how to keep your C programs on the straight and narrow.
Google warns of ‘exponential’ rise in DDoS attack volumes
Google has revealed it fought off a 2.5 Tbps DDoS attack in 2017, with the company flagging exponential growth in DDoS attack volumes.
Could blockchain power the next smart city? One Singaporean specialist thinks so
Blockchain is being used to bring a smart city on the outskirts of Phnom Penh to life. How will its use benefit business?
Customers embrace cloud collaboration, video conferencing equipment rebounds
Customer investment in relation to unified communications collaboration tools increased seven per cent year-on-year during the second quarter of 2020.
DBS signs seven-year mainframe deal with IBM
DBS Bank has unveiled plans to roll out IBM z15, deploying next-generation mainframe technology in a seven-year agreement.
SAS sharpens AI sword in Vietnam through TMA Solutions sync up
SAS has partnered with TMA Solutions to drive adoption of AI and data analytics in Vietnam, underpinned by enterprise-level consultation services.
Westcon deepens DevOps play, on-boards Sumo Logic in Asia Pacific
Westcon has signed a distribution agreement with Sumo Logic across Asia Pacific to enhance capabilities within an expanding regional DevOps market.
What’s next for VMware’s channel community?
VMware’s global channel chief Sandy Hogan discusses her plans for the company’s partner ecosystem, areas of new and emerging opportunity and what lies on the horizon for the vendor’s partners.
How to mandate agility in software development, operations, and data science
Spoiler alert! The honest answer is that you can’t mandate agility, but you can achieve it through consensus by focusing on the benefits.
Microsoft is testing Office PWAs, which could change how you work with apps
Microsoft's Office PWAs are designed to offer all the convenience of Microsoft 365, without the need to install anything.
Backing up databases is critical and complex
Proper database back-up is essential because of the importance of the data they contain, so understanding how the work is also a must.
Delivering Security to Distributed and Remote Operations During a Pandemic
Building security solutions in a way that addresses the way people are using IT, without adding siloes, is important. But it’s just as important for security specialists to refresh and retrain staff on the safe use of technology, educate them on how to access the business network, and develop strong new policies around the technology used to access that network.. Read more
