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Internet of Things spending to reach $1.7 trillion in 2020

The Internet of Things (IoT) continues to gain momentum as vendors and enterprises begin to embrace the opportunities this market presents. According to new research from International Data Corporation (IDC), the worldwide Internet of Things market will grow from $655.8 billion in 2014 to $1.7 trillion in 2020 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.9%.

Published in Cloud + MS Datacentre + Network Security Networks + Telecoms Security Security + Compliance Security-as-a-Service Wireless

Information Technology decision makers (ITDMs) believe wireless networks to be the most vulnerable element of the IT infrastructure, according to a survey from Fortinet. Nearly half (49%) of respondents ranked wireless networks as most exposed from a security standpoint, in contrast to just 29% for the core network.

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Acquisition focuses on high-growth data centre and Internet of Things sectors

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IT infrastructure provider Softcat has secured a bid for all 11 Lots within the new Technology Services Framework (RM1058) allowing it to provide a wide range of specialist IT services, including network management, content security, desktop support and disaster recovery, for its growing public sector customer base over the next four years.

Report analyses link between revenue growth and digital technology leadership

CIOs and IT leaders who foster a culture of digital learning and shared accountability generate greater business outcomes, a Harvard Business Review Analytic Services survey sponsored by Red Hat shows.

Published in Networks + Telecoms Wireless

The Convention Centre Dublin (The CCD) has replaced its Cisco® WLAN with a Meru 802.11ac Wi-Fi to support the high density of mobile devices used in its facilities, which include a 2,000-seat auditorium and several large meeting spaces. Event attendees and exhibitors make extensive use of the Internet, email, VoIP and other voice and video applications during concerts, trade shows and other events.

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Enhancing the dining experience for McDonald’s Belgium

McDonald’s Belgium partnered with Purple, Cisco Meraki and Socialspot to deliver a fast, free and secure guest WiFi network in over 80 restaurant locations across Belgium.

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Networks + Telecoms

Internet of Things spending to reach $1.7 trillion in 2020

Wireless network the weakest security link in enterprise IT infrastructure

Intel to acquire Altera

Softcat secures a fourth UK Government public sector framework agreement

Report analyses link between revenue growth and digital technology leadership

Premier Irish business venue replaces old network with Meru Gigabit Wi-Fi

Customer preference is for hybrid IT Service Management

Gigamon kommentiert: Die Netzwerktransparenz ist ein entscheidender Faktor für Mobilnetzbetreiber

Remote connectivity

Autonomous 5G

Intelligent IT solutions for the Internet of Things

Small and mid-sized businesses show strong support for BYOD initiatives

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Enhancing the dining experience for McDonald’s Belgium