United States stories - Page 81
Comms providers hit by most DDoS attacks in Q3 2018
Wed, 23rd Jan 2019
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ddos
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nexusguard
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communications services provider
New data indicates attackers preyed on the large attack surface of ASN-level communications service providers with a ‘bit-and-piece’ approach.
UK security startup Barac sets sights on America
Tue, 22nd Jan 2019
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malware
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encryption
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cybersecurity
British cybersecurity start-up Barac has opened its first office in Boston and appointed Peter Christou as its first EVP global sales.
Facebook cracks down Ukraine-based fake accounts
Tue, 22nd Jan 2019
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cybersecurity
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facebook
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social media
Facebook has stamped out two massive fake account networks that appeared to originate from Russia and the Ukraine.
Telstra partnerships boost subsea cable infrastructure
Tue, 22nd Jan 2019
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network infrastructure
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ericsson
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telstra
Telstra’s customers across Asia Pacific will soon be able to take advantage of major major boosts to Telstra’s network services and subsea cables.
Experian, Audiens team for Italian data insights
Tue, 22nd Jan 2019
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Information services provider Experian and data management firm Audiens are partnering to drive insight from data on the Italian market.
Can it be trusted? Huawei’s founder speaks out
Thu, 17th Jan 2019
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Ren Zhengfei spoke candidly in a recent media roundtable about security, 5G, his daughter’s detainment, the USA, and the West’s perception of Huawei.
Edtech firm Kami raises $1.5m
Thu, 17th Jan 2019
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edutech
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edtech
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lms
New Zealand's edtech firm Kami raises USD $1.5 million, aiming to expand its innovative paperless classroom solutions across North America and beyond.
iPhone XS Max costs average Kiwi 11.6 work days – world comparison
Thu, 17th Jan 2019
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
A new study has compared how long it will take the average worker in 42 countries to purchase Apple's newest iPhone - NZ doesn't do too bad.
Over 100 million smart home devices shipped in 2018
Tue, 15th Jan 2019
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smart home
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digital entertainment
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digital music
Smart home device shipments reached 110 million units in 2018, with a retail value of nearly $17bn, according to a report by Futuresource Consulting.
NZ companies ill-prepared for new digital marketing era
Tue, 15th Jan 2019
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martech
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google
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amazon
Kim Voon claims New Zealand companies need to get off their bums and get on with adopting new marketing tech or face being left behind by their global peers.
IoT’s rapid rise fuelling an explosion of data
Tue, 15th Jan 2019
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hyperscale
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edge computing
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iot
IDC expects global annual spending on IoT to exceed US$1 trillion by 2022, driving huge demand for data centres.
Reshape to relevance - Accenture’s 2019 consumer survey
Mon, 14th Jan 2019
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
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video
Trends for digital voice assistants, extended reality and the over-the-top video market are explored in the latest global consumer survey.
LogRhythm announces eight cybersecurity predictions for 2019
Mon, 14th Jan 2019
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malware
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ransomware
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siem
LogRhythm unveils eight cybersecurity predictions for 2019, forecasting rises in fatal car hacks, bio-identifier use, and cloud-based ransomware compromises.
IDC: PC shipments decline even in holiday quarter
Mon, 14th Jan 2019
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network infrastructure
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personal computing devices
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lenovo
PC shipments saw a 3.7% year-on-year decline in Q4 2018, with even the holiday season driven by consumer promotions failing to boost numbers.
Smart kitchens: A look at Samsung's Family Hub 2019
Fri, 11th Jan 2019
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smart home
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samsung
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bixby
Samsung's Family Hub 2019 debuted at CES, showcasing AI and IoT integration to enhance kitchen experiences. Can smart tech revolutionise daily routines?.
Hyperscale data centres surging globally, 132 more on the way
Thu, 10th Jan 2019
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hyperscale
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dc
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iaas
Global demand for data surge fuels a boom in hyperscale data centres, with 132 new facilities set to bolster the current 430, a rise led by Amazon and Google.
Huawei launches ‘industry-first’ AI data centre switch amid trade war
Thu, 10th Jan 2019
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Despite being embroiled in the midst of a trade war between China and the United States, Huawei is showing no signs of slowing down its innovation.
Blockchain companies revolutionise electric power
Wed, 9th Jan 2019
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datacentre infrastructure
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blockchain
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power / energy
Blockchain may be the ‘missing link’ that could transform the electric power industry and leave traditional business models in the dust.
Digital Realty wins U.S. efficiency rating and commits to solar
Fri, 21st Dec 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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cleantech
In a time where the environmental impact of data centres is under the spotlight, Digital Realty has just announced a new sustainability achievement.
NZ-Dutch startup to send $3.35 million into space
Thu, 20th Dec 2018
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spacetech
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dawn aerospace
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satellite
Investors will soon be sending $3.35 million into space – and helping Kiwi-Dutch startup Dawn Aerospace to make it happen.