Blue Coat reveals security risks from “One-Day Wonders” websites

Blue Coat Systems, Inc. says that 71 percent of hostnames appeared for just 24 hours. While the majority of these “One-Day Wonders” are the backbone for how Internet content is shared and delivered, the sheer volume provides cover for malicious activity, including communication to infected systems.

Read More


Autotask introduces Smart IT guide

Evolving from an hourly-fee based break/fix (B/F) service model to one that includes a managed services (MS) recurring-revenue model provides benefits to both IT Service Providers (ITSPs) and their clients. Len DiCostanzo, SVP, Community and Business Development, outlines five basic steps to creating a customisable pricing framework designed to optimise profitability in Autotask Corporation’s new Smart IT Guide™: 5 Steps to Pricing Managed Services.

Read More




Vuzion, the cloud aggregator, has announced its first international business, Vuzion Ireland,...
University eliminates tape backup by turning to MMY Consulting and TwinStrata.
Cloud, colocation and managed hosting organisation bolsters portfolio and UK presence.
OnApp has announced the full integration of SolidFire all-SSD storage systems with the OnApp Cloud...
The London Internet Exchange (LINX) and Newcastle Internet Exchange (NCL-IX) have announced a new...
CA Technologies has announced the general availability of ‘groundbreaking’ technology...
Latest Video

The most secure data centre in Scandinavia?

Hidden deep in a mountain, Green Mountain’s data centre is cooled by the cold waters of a Norwegian fjord. Working with nature, Green Mountain is saving energy and protecting the environment — leading the way to cutting data centre energy use by a third.

Read more