Claroty Selected as Finalist for RSA(R) Conference Innovation Sandbox 2017
Claroty inclusion highlights urgent need to secure and optimize industrial control systems that power the world and drive the global economy
HPE to Acquire SimpliVity and Expand Leadership in Growing Hybrid IT Industry
PALO ALTO, CA — (Marketwired) — 01/17/17 — Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE: HPE)Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE: HPE) today announced a definitive agreement to acquire SimpliVity, a leading provider of software-defined, hyperconverged infrastructure, for $650 million in cash. The hyperconverged market was estimated to be approximately $2.4 billion in 2016, and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 25 percent, to nearly $6 billion, by 2020. By bringing together HPE–s best
Andreas Schneider becomes the new CEO of EnOcean
Co-founder Andreas Schneider has been appointed CEO of EnOcean, and takes over all responsibilities for the executive management of EnOcean with the goal of further strengthening the company–s position as the leading supplier of self-powered solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT)
Genius Solutions Named IT Company of the Month for January 2017
Genius Solutions, a fast-growing IT company, was recognized for its success in the markets as part of the Quebec Technology Association (AQT) Spotlight on SMEs contest
Anita Borg Institute–s President and CEO Dr. Telle Whitney to Retire at the End of 2017
PALO ALTO, CA — (Marketwired) — 01/17/17 — The , a nonprofit organization focused on the advancement of women in technology, today announced that Dr. Telle Whitney will retire from the role of President and CEO at the end of 2017, after 15 years of service.Dr. Whitney joined ABI in 2002 and over the course of her leadership has led ABI–s substantial growth in size and impact. This includes developing the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing into the most influential conference for
Flaws in NAS Firmware Expose Users to –Massive Compromise–
F-Secure researchers find multiple vulnerabilities in a NAS device that attackers can use to steal data and passwords, or even remotely execute commands
True North Service Purchased by LogiGear
SEATTLE, WA — (Marketwired) — 01/17/17 — (TNS), a mobile software testing and staffing firm, today announced that it has been acquired by , a world leader in software testing solutions. TNS CEO Jeff Gough will be an advisor to LogiGear to ensure a seamless transition and to provide guidance on mobile and regional initiatives. The acquisition will be in exchange for a combination of cash and a percentage of future revenues.True North Service is a self-funded Seattle company, founded in 2007
BigRentz Appoints Scott Cannon as President and COO
IRVINE, CA — (Marketwired) — 01/17/17 — BigRentz, the world–s largest equipment rental network, today announced the appointment of Scott Cannon as president and chief operating officer. Cannon comes to with more than 15 years of experience developing high-growth, mid-sized companies, most recently serving as CEO of MNX Global Logistics, a premier provider of specialized, expedited transportation and logistics services. As president and COO of BigRentz, Cannon will be responsible for drivin
Huawei and China Unicom jointly complete world–s first FDD Massive MIMO field verification
SHANGHAI, CHINA — (Marketwired) — 01/17/17 — Huawei, together with China Unicom Group, completed field verification of the industry–s first FDD-based Massive MIMO technology, using the existing two-antenna receiving terminal on the 20MHz spectrum to achieve a peak network rate of 697.3Mbps, 4.8 times that of traditional FDD LTE. The successful verification also demonstrated the innovation ability of both sides.With the rapid development of mobile Internet applications, such as high-definiti
ExtraHop Accelerates into 2017 with New SVP of Marketing
Bryce Hein Joins Leading IT Analytics Provider, Brings High Tech Marketing and Brand Development Experience to Help Drive Next Phase of Growth