IBM X-Force Report says security threats have reached record levels
"Threat dynamics continue to multiply and evolve at a furious pace, making it more crucial than ever to look at unfolding trends so we can better prepare our clients for the future," said Steve Robinson, general manager, IBM Security Solutions. "This year’s X-Force report reveals that although threats are on the rise, the industry as a whole is getting much more vigilant about reporting vulnerabilities. This underscores the increased focus among our clients to continue looking for security solutions that help them better manage risk and ensure their IT infrastructure is secure by design."
Egenera’s PAN Manager Software Now Verified as ‘Citrix Ready’
Egenera Inc.’s PAN Manager Software has been verified as Citrix Ready. The software developer’s product underwent a rigorous verification process to ensure compatibility with Citrix XenServer as part of the Citrix Ready Program from Citrix.
According to Citrix, the Citrix Ready Program “identifies verified solutions that are trusted to enhance virtualization, networking, and cloud computing solutions from Citrix, including Citrix XenDesktop, XenApp, XenServer, NetScaler, and GoToMeeting.
The Cloud and Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity
The cloud may be the best thing that has happened for disaster recovery/business continuity (DR/BR) for small- and medium-size businesses (SMBs).
Employ a carefully defined risk analysis of IT systems and procedures before deciding which cloud technology and service is best for your organization.
Log Management Comes to the Cloud
Managing logs is essentially the digital equivalent of taking of the trash. Nobody wants to do it, but if it doesn’t get done all kinds of stinky things can happen.
Dell and HP escalate 3Par bidding war further
In the latest twist, Dell agreed to match an increased $1.8bn (£1.2bn) total bid, or $27 per share, made by HP on Thursday.
But only hours later, HP again raised the stakes, saying it was now willing to pay $2bn in cash, or $30 per share.
Dell already has an agreement with 3Par that makes it the preferred bidder, so long as it matches any rival bids.
Before HP made its latest bid known, 3Par confirmed that as things stood, its board would recommend Dell to shareholders.
3Par’s share price jumped nearly 10% in early New York trading on the latest news, to over $31.
This means the company’s price has more than tripled in the last two weeks.
Qwest brings cloud-based application recovery to SMBs
With the launch of its Real-Time Application Recovery service, Qwest (NYSE: Q) wants to give SMBs the same access to its cloud computing capabilities that are currently offered to its large business customers.
MYOB cloud/desktop model will provide opportunities for developers
One of the biggest problems with the hybrid desktop/cloud model being adopted by MYOB is dealing with any conflicts that arise when at least one user is working in offline mode. For some aspects of the software, the issue is no big deal, but for others it is a crucial consideration.
For example, it is easy to reconcile a situation where two people have created a contact record for the same new customer. But how can you tell if a disconnected user has just paid a particular invoice? And how can you ensure that invoices are issued with strictly sequential numbers?
HP Picks up Database, Cloud Automation Vendor Stratavia
Even while it’s still jockeying with Dell to buy storage vendor 3PAR, Hewlett-Packard has picked up database and data center automation company Stratavia, according to TechCrunch. Financial details were not disclosed.
TechCrunch says of Stratavia’s technology:
CSC Pushes Cisco Cloud Agenda
CSC today announced an extended alliance with Cisco and EMC under which the IT services firm will be touting the Cisco Unified Computing System and VBlocks as the ideal “purpose-built” platform for cloud computing.
HP Sharpens Private Cloud Claws
In a bid to show it hasn’t fallen behind the pack when it comes to cloud computing, HP (NYSE:HPQ) this week revealed plans to launch a set of self-assessment tools for customers to determine their cloud readiness. The tech giant also amassed a crew of cloud advisors to help shape its cloud plan of attack.