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Acronis, a global enabler in cyber protection, has unveiled new Acronis Cloud Data Center in Mumbai, launched jointly with local partners like Crayon Software Experts India. As one of the 111 new data centers being deployed by the company, it gives service providers access to a full range of cyber protection solutions upon which they can build new services while …

Expanding its ‘Everything as-a-service’ portfolio, Yotta has joined hands with Norwegian long-term data storage technology developer – Piql – to launch Yotta Preserve – for the Indian market. Using Piql’s innovative approach of using a photosensitive film to store digital information that can survive for any length of time – Yotta Preserve aims to address the issues of governments departments, …

Technology implemented to keep employees engaged and productive is frustrating and slowing them down. According to a new study from Citrix Systems, employees feel they’ve been given too many tools and not enough efficient ways to execute. And it’s hindering their ability to get things done. In response to the global pandemic, companies have given their workforce the tools they …

Use of technology has turned the Operations at Prasar Bharati around. It’s no more business as usual, as in less than 2 years, 577 Centers and 22,348 employees of DD, AIR have embraced e-Office operations. Well established IT-enabled working structure through e-Office at Prasar Bharati came in handy during the pandemic when employees across the country had to work within …

Microsoft has revealed Windows 11, the latest version of its Windows operating system. The new version focuses on enhancing the Windows user interface through a completely redesigned layout. It includes visual improvements, Microsoft Teams integration for people working from home and a new Microsoft store, among other changes. Windows 11 comes six years after Microsoft last overhauled its operating system …

McAfee has released its McAfee Threats Report: June 2021, examining cybercriminal activity related to malware and the evolution of cyber threats in the first quarter of 2021. The quarter saw cyber adversaries shift from low-return, mass-spread ransomware campaigns toward fewer, customized Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) campaigns targeting larger, more lucrative organizations. A proliferation in 64-bit CoinMiner applications drove the growth of cryptocurrency-generating …

Cloud security continues to be a significant concern for cybersecurity professionals as 96 percent are moderately concerned and 32 percent are extremely concerned, according to the new Fortinet 2021 Cloud Security Report survey conducted by Security Insiders. The report found that cloud security concerns among cybersecurity professionals remains high as the adoption of public cloud computing continues to surge in …

Decimal Technologies, one of India’s leading FinTech firms, announced the appointment of Manish Sharma as the Chief Business Officer for Saarathi, its AI-based one-of-a-kind lending marketplace, specializing in digital transformation of loan files. Manish will be spearheading the expansion of Saarathi, along with optimising the customer experience for the company’s flagship offering.   With over two decades of experience under …

iValue InfoSolutions, one of the leading value-added distributors in the Asia Pacific region, today announced the appointment of Amarjeet Singh Manchanda as Vice President – Data Centre and Cloud Business. In this new role he will be responsible for the DC and cloud business division based out of iValue’s Delhi office.   Krishna Raj Sharma, Director and CEO at iValue …

Oracle has launched a new Oracle Support Rewards program to help customers speed migrations to the cloud while reducing their software license support costs.  Under the rewards program, customers making new commitments to buy Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) services can earn rewards that reduce or even eliminate their Oracle on-premises technology licensing support bills. With this program, all Oracle technology …