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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.

Published in BC/DR Carriers + Service Providers Cloud + MS DC Facilities + Colo Device Security Flash Infrastructure Infrastructure + Hardware Management Networking Networks + Telecoms Security + Compliance Server Technology Software Defined DC & Storage Storage + Servers Storage Technology Virtualisation Wireless

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

Published in BC/DR Carriers + Service Providers Cloud + MS DC Facilities + Colo Device Security Flash Infrastructure Infrastructure + Hardware Management Networking Networks + Telecoms Security + Compliance Server Technology Software Defined DC & Storage Storage + Servers Storage Technology Virtualisation Wireless

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.

Published in Carriers + Service Providers Networks + Telecoms

ADVA Optical Networking has launched its Data Center Interconnect (DCI) solution. The ADVA FSP 3000 CloudConnect™ has been jointly engineered with leading Internet Content Providers (ICPs) and Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) to ensure that it meets stringent density, scalability and energy demands.

Published in Carriers + Service Providers Networks + Telecoms

By Mike Palladino, vice president, network and support, Internap.

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