Topic: it
Report: IT professionals are struggling with the process of tackling tool sprawl within their organizations
Almost all IT professionals are wanting to consolidate the tools in their organizations, but half of them are feeling overwhelmed by the process of doing so. This is according to Quickbase’s new survey of 1,000 IT professionals in the US, United Kingdom, and Ireland, about the state of technology tool sprawl. “For a long time, … continue reading
Report: C-suite doesn’t have a ton of confidence in IT teams currently
C-suite executives are losing confidence in the ability of their IT teams to deliver basic services, leading to concerns over how advanced technologies like generative AI can be implemented successfully. According to a new survey of 2,500 C-suite executives, conducted by IBM, only 47% of respondents believe their IT teams are effective at delivering basic … continue reading
New report reveals riskiest device types
A new study conducted by asset security company Forescout is revealing the most risky pieces of technology commonly found within the enterprise. “The device has evolved from a pure asset to a reliable, sophisticated, intelligent platform for communications and services, driving a transformation in the relationship between devices, people, and networks,” said Elisa Costante, VP … continue reading
GoTo announces AI assistant for IT support
GoTo has recently unveiled GoPilot, a novel AI assistant designed for GoTo Resolve, which is a remote access tool for IT support teams. This new assistant is set to transform IT professionals’ approach towards managing and supporting their device fleet. GoPilot offers a smart, interactive tool that delivers a complete overview of user endpoints, facilitating … continue reading
ManageEngine adds exploit triad analytics to Log360
The IT management company ManageEngine has updated Log360, which is a security information and event management (SIEM) platform. The platform’s Vigil IQ module now has an exploit triad analytics feature that allows security teams to gain a more full understanding of attackers. The new capability unifies the full triad (consisting of users, entities, and processes) … continue reading
Forrester predicts increase in IT spending in 2024
Forrester is predicting a significant increase in global tech spending as economic conditions improve, projecting it to reach $4.7 trillion by 2024. According to Forrester’s insights, this surge may place substantial pressure on tech leaders tasked with managing costs and enhancing efficiencies. A key obstacle in achieving this balance is often the lack of cohesive … continue reading
Broadcom acquires VMware
Broadcom announced that it has acquired VMware to work on solutions that help customers optimize their private, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments, and to run applications and services from anywhere. Broadcom is shifting its focus towards assisting enterprise customers in developing and modernizing their private and hybrid cloud environments. The company plans to invest in VMware … continue reading
Report: 97% of consumers are bracing for cyberattacks to continue getting worse in 2024
Nearly all consumers are feeling like the number of cyberattacks that happen isn’t going down in the next year. Ninety-seven percent of respondents to a survey conducted by ThreatX said cyberattacks will either increase or remain the same in 2024, and 94% say that cyberattacks will be more difficult to defend against. In addition, 69% … continue reading
BackBox introduces automated vulnerability detection and remediation solution
The network automation platform BackBox has announced a new capability that will enable IT teams to more easily discover network vulnerabilities, prioritize CVEs, and automate remediation. Network Vulnerability Manager (NVM) offers capabilities like classification of vulnerabilities by threat level; remediation by configuration changes, network and firewall OS upgrades, and patches; built-in backups, single-click roll-backs, and … continue reading
ngrok launches Global Server Load Balancing to improve performance and resiliency
Ngrok announced its always-on Global Server Load Balancer (GSLB). This service automatically directs both end-user traffic and agent traffic to the nearest Point of Presence (PoP) based on latency, without the need for additional configuration. This feature is now active by default for all ngrok customers, providing faster and more reliable experiences for end users. … continue reading
Broadcom: 81% of companies are using more than one cloud automation solution
Eight-one percent of organizations today employ more than one cloud automation solution, according to a recent Broadcom survey. This practice leads to increased costs, complicates troubleshooting, and causes delivery delays. The survey asked IT, cloud, and deployment professionals at companies of all sizes representing all seniority levels were invited to participate in a survey on … continue reading
ITOps Times Open-Source Project of the Week: Rustdesk
RustDesk is a full-featured open-source remote control alternative for self-hosting and security with minimal configuration. It functions as a full-featured remote desktop app that works on works on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Web. It also supports VP8 / VP9 / AV1 software codecs, and H264 / H265 hardware codecs. “You have full control of … continue reading
