Nathan Eddy

Eighty percent of secure Web gateways installed by Fortune 1000 companies miss the vast majority of malicious outbound communications, according to a report from attack detection and analytics specialist Seculert. The study examined a subset of its 1.5 million user base that included more than 1 million client devices that had generated more than 200 […]

There is a measurable link between more mobile-first working environments and an increase in employee engagement, according to a global Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) study sponsored by Aruba Networks. The study showed that companies rated by employees as pioneers in how they support mobile technology saw a rise in productivity (16 percent), creativity (18 percent), […]

Nearly three-quarters (72 percent) of organizations, led by the financial services sector, support BYOD for all or some employees, according to a recent Bitglass survey. However, relatively few organizations are able to control access to corporate data, remotely wipe devices or enforce device encryption, the survey found. The survey, which polled more than 800 cyber-security […]

Two-thirds of IT professionals believe increasingly complex technology is making it more difficult for them to do their jobs successfully, according to a global Ipswitch survey. The goal of the research, in which more than 1,300 respondents were surveyed, was to gain insight into the current IT management challenges facing today’s IT teams, specifically regarding […]

The software industry merger and acquisition (M&A) deals volume increased 7 percent, with a total of 523 transactions, over the past three months; however, overall value decreased 81 percent to $21.6 billion from $111.5 billion, according to independent mid-market investment bank Berkery Noyes’ “Q1 2016 Software Industry M&A Report.” Of note, the industry’s largest transaction […]

Identity protection solutions and cyber-intelligence services vendor InfoArmor has launched PrivacyArmor Secure, a security platform designed to keep corporate networks safe from threats while at the same time educating employees on security best practices. With PrivacyArmor Secure includes technologies to protect a company’s data as well as the personal information of its employees. PrivacyArmor Plus, […]

One-third of retail IT professionals say a data breach has occurred at their company, according to a Tripwire survey of 200 respondents conducted by Dimensional Research. Tripwire’s 2016 Retail Security Survey found that 90 percent of the respondents believe they could detect a data breach on critical systems in one week or less. That contrasts […]

While 84 percent of technology executives see a stable or modestly improving economy, the number of those projecting strong improvement have dropped 38 points from six months ago, according to an Ernst & Young (EY) survey of 1,700 executives in 45 countries across industry sectors. Economic and political instability, including the impact of the strong […]

Nearly two-thirds of organizations are banning their mobile workers from using free WiFi hotspots amid security concerns, according to an iPass survey of 500 CIO and IT decision-makers worldwide. The report revealed a further 20 percent of organizations stated they are planning to enforce bans in the future. Overall, 94 percent of those surveyed see […]

Chief financial officers (CFOs) and senior management teams are reassessing their revenue management practices and technology in response to shifting market conditions that demand new billing models. That’s according to a FinancialForce and IMA survey of 6,000 accountants and financial professionals worldwide. Market demand is also leading to the adoption of new billing models, supported […]

CTERA Networks announced a series of updates to its cloud storage gateway portfolio, including a virtual appliance configuration that allows enterprises to use their existing remote office/branch office (ROBO) hardware to deliver a CTERA cloud storage gateway. The company also announced a re-engineering of its gateway file management system, with the primary file system maintained […]

Although more than half (53 percent) of small-business owners do not view climate change as a serious threat, the majority still embrace eco-friendly practices, according to a Manta survey of 1,174 small-business owners. The survey found 93 percent of owners believe sustainability is important to their business. Nearly two-thirds (64 percent) of owners say they […]