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Enterprises have adopted network firewalls as part of their security stacks in order to build a first line of defense from the perimeter, Computer World reported Mar. 5. Jaikumar Vijayan writes that instead of succumbing to newer technologies, network firewalls have evolved to offer relevant capabilities against the rapidly changing threat landscape. Phil Cummings, security […] More
Software AG has rolled out a business intelligence product prepackaged with data analytics tools designed to help enterprises adopt big data techniques, the IT Business Edge reported Friday. Mike Vizard writes the Intelligent Business Operations bundle includes technologies the company has acquired through the years, including in-memory computing, predictive analytics and open application programming interfaces. […] More
Computer Sciences Corp. will operate and maintain the Customs and Border Protection agency’s financial management systems under a potential five-year, $86 million agreement. CSC will work with CBP to help develop and implement new financial systems for the agency’s nearly 5,000 SAP users, CSC said Thursday. Catherine Kuenzel, vice president and general manager of the homeland […] More
Harris CapRock has achieved accreditation from a nonprofit satellite communications industry association for the company’s training and certification programs on VSAT terminal system work, RR Media Group reported Tuesday. David Hartshorn, secretary general of the non-profit satellite communications industry association, said the designation recognizes Harris CapRock’s work to install fixed and maritime VSAT systems worldwide. […] More
A MarketsandMarkets report on the platform-as-a-service market has forecast the sector to be worth up to $6.94 billion in revenue by 2018 at a 32.54 percent compound annual growth rate. PaaS revenue has grown faster than the infrastructure and software segments due to its impact on the application development process, the market researcher says. The report, […] More
A new research projects the global biometrics to grow into a $20 billion market by 2018 because of growing interest in new security technologies designed to protect identities, information and property. Fingerprint recognition tops the list of preferred tools and vein authentication is among the most popular emerging technologies, Research and Markets said Thursday. The […] More
General Electric has teamed up with Local Motors to develop a new approach to production for companies in the manufacturing industry. Through the FirstBuild open platform, the partnership plans to mine ideas from designers, builders, makers and other enthusiasts for new technologies and products, GE said Thursday. GE says those ideas will then be built, […] More
A Bersin by Deloitte survey indicates companies need redraw their human resources management strategies to remain competitive as the nature of the workforce changes, Principal and Founder Josh Bersin says. “Given the radical shifts in demographics and technology, doubling down on the human capital practices of the past will not be enough to get the job done,” he said Tuesday. […] More
Modernizing legacy systems is one of the top priorities in federal information technology for addressing adaptability and efficiency, Ann Braley-Smith writes in a piece posted on Dell’s blog Monday. According to Braley-Smith, agencies stand to benefit from technology upgrades by converting information silos into open data and addressing redundancy issues. The report cited studies that support […] More
McKinsey & Company hosted a panel discussion on the value of data analytics and potential challenges in the field from the viewpoints of eight executives in the finance, healthcare, communications and retail industries. The leaders recommended companies concentrate on providing a blend of customer-facing, internal or hybrid applications and noted areas where analytics can make a […] More
The GDNexus web portal now offers to help clients find relevant technologies for mission requirements in the intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance business, says Jay Mork, chief technology officer at General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems. “By opening up the GDNexus aperture to include ISR, we help our customers access new and existing technology, as we continue […] More
Motorola Solutions has won a potential $175 million contract to build a public safety broadband network with 4G Long Term Evolution Technology for first responders to conduct wireless data communications in and around Los Angeles, Calif. The Los Angeles Regional Interoperable Communication System Authority selected Motorola Solutions to design, construct, implement, test and maintain the 231-site network, Motorola […] More
