Information Technology

Only 20% of IBM mainframe customers are embracing multi-factor authentication to protect data and applications

While 64 per cent of mainframers are aware that multi-factor authentication (MFA) is now available to control access to mainframe applications, only 20 per cent acknowledge their organization is already using it or plans to do so, according to a new survey. Concerns about disrupting applications, lack of mainframe and security skills and resistance from end users are some of the issues holding back adoption. 

The findings come from a new poll of 81 mainframe users conducted by Macro 4, a division of UNICOM® Global, at the annual GSE UK Conference in November 2018.

Elegant MicroWeb - Custom Software Development and Software Product Development Requires Expertise

When your business needs custom software development, it may be tempting to turn the project over to in-house IT but you may want to reconsider this option before making your decision.

The first consideration is this: Most IT departments are overwhelmed with workload and embroiled in the day-to-day support of hardware, software and network issues, producing reports and dealing with management and user projects.

Aspect Enterprise Solutions Wins Energy Risk Asia “CTRM Software House of The Year” Award

SINGAPORE — November 23, 2018: ION, the largest global provider of trading, analytics and risk management solutions for commodities and treasury management, announced its Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) in the cloud CTRM solution, Aspect, has accepted the top CTRM software award last night at the prestigious annual Energy Risk Asia Awards dinner in Singapore.

The awards recognize excellence across Asian energy and commodities markets, and are decided by a panel of Energy Risk editorial experts. Aspect was chosen among all industry software firms for its innovation and client success.

Blueliv receives double honors at Computing Security Excellence Awards

Barcelona-based vendor recognized for industry leadership and promoting new collaborative models in Enterprise Security and Enterprise Threat Detection

22 November 2018 – London, UK – Blueliv, a leading enterprise-class cyberthreat intelligence company, today announces two significant award wins at the Computing.co.uk Security Excellence Awards: the Enterprise Security and Enterprise Threat Detection categories for 2018. The independent panel of judges highlighted Blueliv’s collaborative approach to cybersecurity, developing new models to encourage more companies to work together. A Blueliv delegation was delighted to receive the recognition in person at a gala dinner in central London.

ADLV Expects Marked Growth For Online Checks By Local Authority Fleets - As DVLA Ends DLC Option

The ADLV (Association For Driving Licence Verification) is expecting a marked increase in Local Authority fleet demand for its online licence services, once the DVLA’s DLC (Driver Licence Check) service ends in December. Currently, the DLC is used to verify the licences of local authority fleet drivers and also to check the licences of local Private Hire Vehicle (PVH) taxi drivers. By using the ADLV online service, which is based on longer 3 year ‘permissions’, Local Authority users can easily automate more frequent checks than they were previously able to. This will, claims the ADLV, enhance both public and road safety. 

DataCore Named a Leader in Software-Defined Storage and Hyperconverged Infrastructure by WhatMatrix

In-Depth Technical Product Evaluation Places DataCore as a Top SDS/HCI Provider

READING, UK, November 20, 2018 – DataCore Software has been named a leader in the 2018 WhatMatrix SDS & HCI Landscape Report. The report is the result of a rigorous, independent evaluation that used 115 check-points to judge 12 software-defined storage (SDS) and hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) platforms.

Conwy Care Home Multi-Professional Response wins Secure I.T. Environments Sponsored award at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Achievement Awards

Team of the Year Award shows the value of team work in delivering front-line healthcare

London, 16 November 2018 – Today, the winner of the “Team of the Year Award” at the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) Achievement Awards has been announced. The Conwy Care Home Multi-Professional Response received the award, sponsored by Secure I.T. Environments, for its work. The project sees NHS staff with expertise in a range of nursing and therapy disciplines work together to bring care services to the homes of people living throughout Conwy.

Amplience named a Strong Performer in Web Content Management

Independent research firm ranks Amplience as a Strong Performer in its latest report on top Web Content Management Systems.

LONDON, UK, 15th November, 2018 – Amplience, the global leader in Content and Asset Management as-a-Service, has been named a Strong Performer in The Forrester Wave™: Web Content Management Systems, Q4 2018 report.

Egress Software Technologies scoops two awards at 2018 UK IT Industry Awards

Data security solutions provider enjoys successful evening at prestigious ceremony

London – 15th November 2018 – Egress Software Technologies emerged victorious at the 2018 UK IT Industry Awards last night, winning the 'Security Innovation of the Year' and 'Best Not For Profit IT Project of the Year' awards, for the Egress data security platform and Operation SNAP road safety project, respectively.

The UK IT Industry Awards is the largest technology awards of its kind, focusing on the contribution of individuals, projects, organisations and technologies that have excelled in the use, development and deployment of IT in the past 12 months.