Here is a recap of the HOBI blog for the week of 6/26-6/30 New Petya ransomware attack spread to more than 60 countries A new ransomware attack is running rampant across PCs worldwide. The malware, identified as a type of Petya ransomware, began targeting organizations worldwide Tuesday morning. This attack follows the high-profile WannaCry ransomware …
A new ransomware attack is running rampant across PCs worldwide. The malware, identified as a type of Petya ransomware, began targeting organizations worldwide Tuesday morning. This attack follows the high-profile WannaCry ransomware attack during May that affected more than 200,000 computers. Bitdefender identified the strain of ransomware of GoldenEye. This type of ransomware is especially …
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Yesterday, Greenpeace released findings from their device repairability assessment. The study, sponsored in conjunction with iFixIt, spanned two years and reviewed 40 different smartphone, tablet and laptop devices from 17 different brands according to iFixIt’s repairability scale. IFixit rates device repairability by multiple factors, including time taken to repair, upgradability and modularity, and availability of …
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Enterprises worldwide are deploying more mobile devices each year, thanks to the increasing sophistication of mobile technologies. Allowing employees to utilize the smartphone or tablet of their choice as a primary computing device brings opportunities for increased productivity and a decreased learning curve. Increased mobile adoption is causing enterprises to turn to enterprise mobility management …
Earlier this year, Apple announced 2017 as the official 10-year anniversary of the iPhone. Apple originally revealed the device during January 2007, and the device became available to the public for purchase during June 2007, marking this month as the 10-year anniversary of purchasing iPhones. The iPhone set a precedent for modern smartphone design. Before …
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Here is a recap of the HOBI blog for the week of 6/19-6/23 IoT spending anticipated to grow 17 percent during 2017 IDC estimates organizations worldwide will spend up to $1.4 trillion in IoT hardware, software and services by 2021. While the firm predicts substantial growth within the next four years, IDC reports nearly 17 …
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Data centers are one of the most costly and valuable assets of an enterprise. Each center hosts sophisticated technology worth thousands of dollars, and each of these devices plays a specific role in enterprise data security and management. Managing data centers can be an undertaking for enterprise IT departments. Ensuring devices are used to their …
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]IDC estimates organizations worldwide will spend up to $1.4 trillion in IoT hardware, software and services by 2021. While the firm predicts substantial growth within the next four years, IDC reports nearly 17 percent of that growth will occur in 2017 alone. IDC predicts organizations will spend the most on IoT hardware, but IoT security …
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A new survey from SolarWinds indicates IT professionals are confident in their organization’s security preparedness, but not necessarily with good cause. The survey interviewed 400 enterprises across the United States and United Kingdom. More than 80 percent of the survey’s respondents indicated they believe their organization’s security tactics deserve a rating of average or above …
Enterprises nationwide are decreasing their data center budgets. Electricity, environmental controls and equipment maintenance can lead to high operational costs. To maximize a data center’s potential, it’s important to stick to the best practices and regular maintenance to ensure equipment is functioning at its highest capability. Here are three tips for maximizing data center potential: Maximize …
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