In this month's issue: Shake off Brexit woes

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ISSUE DATE: September 2017  |  Simon Quicke, Editor VIEW THIS MONTH'S ISSUE

FEATURED THEME Avoiding the Brexit gloom For many, the looming Brexit has stalled IT purchasing all together. But what can your organisation do to counteract this and navigate the complicated matter better than your peers, and what does it mean for your employees?

THIS MONTH'S HIGHLIGHTS Channel calls for clarity on Brexit reality Industry is still divided over what the vote to leave the European Union means – is it a chance to thrive, or is there just more uncertainty ahead? Billy MacInnes reports. Colourful future for white box servers White box servers have a cheap and cheerful reputation, but there is scope for channel partners to pitch them as a good fit for individual customer requirements. How DRAM and SSDs can cut software licensing costs Resellers can help customers maximise their software investment by fully utilising their CPU cores, writes Paul Reynolds, northern Europe manager at memory and storage provider Crucial.

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Let this edge router review help guide your next network purchase

Latest Technology News and Expert Advice A roundup of news and tips on the topics you're interested in | September 01, 2017 ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS Let this edge router review help guide your next network purchase Definition: codec What can I do to address hardware vulnerabilities in my network? An edge router buying guide for your next network upgrade Definition: spectrum analyzer EXPERT ADVICE Let this edge router review help guide your next network purchase Read this edge router review to learn what capabilities current product lines now offer, which are essential for your particular network and what questions to ask vendors.   Definition: codec A codec is either a hardware device or a software-based process that compresses and decompresses large amounts of data used in voice over IP, video conferencing and streaming media.   What can I do to address hardware vulnerabilities in my network? Hackers target hardware vulnerabilities in networks, but you can take proactive steps to prevent attacks.   An edge router buying guide for your next network upgrade Read this edge router review to learn what capabilities current product lines now offer, which are essential for your particular network and what questions to ask vendors.   Definition: spectrum analyzer A spectrum analyzer is a device that displays signal amplitude (strength) as it varies by signal frequency.   About This E-Newsletter This email is published by the TechTarget Security Media Group. Copyright 2017 TechTarget, Inc. All rights reserved. Designated trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners. To unsubscribe from all Security Media Group emails, Go to unsubscribe. TechTarget Security Media Group, 275 Grove Street, Newton, MA 02466 Contact: webmaster@techtarget.com When you access content from this email, your information may be shared with the sponsors of that content as described in our Privacy Policy. About TechTarget: TechTarget publishes media for IT pros with more than 100 focused websites providing quick access to a deep store of news, advice and analysis about the technologies, products and processes crucial to your job.

Two-thirds of UK firms hiring for GDPR

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ISSUE DATE: 1 September 2017 TOP STORIES Two-thirds of UK firms hiring for GDPR Most UK firms are planning to hire extra staff to help them meet the requirements of the EU’s new data protection regulation. READ MORE → Government launches digital skills survey to find out more about UK’s needs The government has launched a survey to find out what advanced and specialist digital skills are needed in the UK. READ MORE → Government consults on fibre broadband rate relief The Department for Communities and Local Government has launched a consultation on the draft regulations covering business rate relief for new fibre broadband infrastructure. READ MORE → ADVERTISEMENT

IN DEPTH App-based challenger bank Starling enters next stage of its journey Thousands of people are downloading Starling’s app every week as the bank builds its customer base. READ MORE → Open source helps Schiphol fly to multi-clouds Amsterdam airport Schiphol is utilising open source software to create and use a multi-cloud platform with an open API. READ MORE → Hyper-converged choices: DIY HCI software deployments What are the advantages of do-it-yourself hyper-converged infrastructure deployment and who are the key suppliers of HCI software? We run the rule over the DIY hyper-converged market. READ MORE → Security Think Tank: Look to frameworks, guidance and legislation to boost resilience What key things should organisations be doing in terms of cyber defences to ensure they are robust/resilient? READ MORE →

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Inside look: How non-malware attacks work

Inside look: How non-malware attacks work

Sponsored by: Carbon Black

Modern attackers have developed a robust suite of tactics and techniques to penetrate systems and steal data without using malware at all. These non-malware attacks have quickly become extremely dangerous and prevalent. In 2016, 97% of organizations were targeted by non-malware attacks. This white paper explores how to use endpoint security technologies to combat all forms of cyberattacks, not just malware. Inside, discover: Key statistics on non-malware attacks An inside look into how non-malware attacks work New strategies to stop attacks

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The 10 "worst" networking mistakes

The 10 "worst" networking mistakes

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No organization sets out to create inefficient practices. But by learning from each other, we can improve and hopefully, prevent mistakes from happening to us. That’s why Gartner has compiled the 10 "worst practices" in networking from talking to their clients. These practices can broadly put into three categories: cultural functional/operational financial This research identifies and describes the most prolific and impactful worst practices, and describes specific actions to avoid or curtail these practices.

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The future of all-flash arrays

The future of all-flash arrays

Sponsored by: Nimble Storage

Since the introduction of all-flash arrays (AFA), there’s been much debate on whether all-flash or hybrid-flash is better. IDC expects that by 2019, 60–70% of all primary storage revenue will be generated by AFAs, but the much larger secondary storage markets will continue to drive larger HFA revenue. This white paper will teach you about the future of HFAs and AFAs and how one company plans to handle this growing market.

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Buyer's guide: 24 SSD vendors ranked

Buyer's guide: 24 SSD vendors ranked

Sponsored by: Kaminario

When talking about their all-flash offerings, many vendors will highlight - first and foremost - the cost savings as compared to traditional systems. The truth, however, is that this isn’t the biggest advantage of flash array adoption. The real benefit comes in the app flexibility you can gain by adopting an AFA. But of course, this all hinges upon choosing the right system for your business. Use this exhaustive buyer’s guide to help you sift through 24 SMB AFAs from 11 vendors, ranked based by a rigorous 8-step process, to find the best vendor for your enterprise.

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