Security News
There's one very noticeable exception: Multi-factor authentication is universally hailed as a leapfrog security measure that drastically reduces online threats like identity theft and online fraud. Security experts routinely recommend that users implement MFA technology where available, stressing the value of additional layers of authentication to thwart malicious hackers.
Actian announced the general availability of its new Zen V15 embedded database for mobile and IoT. Actian Zen V15 addresses the demanding needs of today's on-premise, cloud, mobile, and IoT application developers by providing persistent local and distributed data across intelligent applications deployed in enterprise, branch, and remote field environments. "Actian Zen V15 edge data management delivers against a broad and demanding set of requirements including leveraging a variety of hardware architectures, operating environments, networks, communications interfaces, and languages to offer comprehensive support, performance, and the flexibility modern enterprises need to stay competitive."
Tripwire announced the results of a research report that evaluated cloud security practices across enterprise environments in 2021. According to the research, 73% currently operate in a multi-cloud environment, but security professionals responsible for these types of complex environments overwhelmingly report that relying on multiple cloud providers creates additional security challenges.
Fujitsu is collaborating with the Telecom Infra Project OpenRAN Project Group to accelerate adoption of open radio access network infrastructure, helping service providers speed new 5G services to market at reduced costs. With commercial 5G deployments gaining momentum worldwide, an increasing number of network service providers are embracing Open RAN technologies to take advantage of greater component choice, reduced costs and improved network performance.
Huawei launched a series of 5G products and solutions oriented to "1+N" 5G target networks. Supercharged by innovation, these products and solutions will help promote multi-antenna technology to all bands and all scenarios to build leading 5G networks.
Splunk announced the new Splunk Security Cloud, a data-centric modern security operations platform that delivers advanced security analytics, automated security operations, and integrated threat intelligence with an open, unparalleled ecosystem. "As the volume and complexity of data grows and customers' digital environments get more complex, Splunk Security Cloud provides the best solutions to help customers solve their ever-evolving security challenges."
Sapio Research conducted a survey of more than 400 IT leaders at U.S.-based organizations with more than 1000 employees which offers a picture for enterprises transitioning to the cloud and multi-cloud so that they understand the challenges and are empowered to make informed decisions about cloud networking and security. The results show that while multi-cloud transit can dramatically improve network latency, the move to multi-cloud also introduces significant complexity and security challenges.
VMware and Vapor IO announced they are building a Multi-Cloud Services Grid that integrates the VMware Telco Cloud Platform with Vapor IO's Kinetic Grid platform, allowing developers and service operators to hypercompose grid services on-demand. The collaboration aims to greatly simplify and lower the costs of deploying distributed 5G systems and real-time applications by stitching together multiple cloud and edge environments into a unifying framework that can serve up resources for use, on-demand, across shared infrastructure.
Verimatrix announced a technology partnership with Madrid-based NexStreaming. Verimatrix integrated the company's NexPlayer multi-screen player SDK into the recently launched Verimatrix Multi-DRM Core solution aimed at video streaming service providers, content owners and operators looking to quickly set up a customizable, powerfully secured cloud-based DRM system while only paying for the capabilities and scalability they need at the time.
OwnBackup announces the acquisition of Nimmetry, based in Santa Clara, CA, with a significant presence in Hyderabad, India. "This acquisition accelerates OwnBackup's multi-cloud strategy. The entrance into the Indian market and the access to the talented professionals that are now part of the OwnBackup family marks the continuance of a long-term commitment on OwnBackup's part to providing industry-leading products and services to help our customers protect their mission critical SaaS data," says Sam Gutmann, CEO of OwnBackup.