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Cisco Study: Cybersecurity Readiness Lags as AI Threats Surge
📅 - A new global study from Cisco has revealed that just 4% of organizations are fully prepared to handle the growing complexity of modern cybersecurity threats, despite the accelerating adoption of artificial intelligence and hyperconnectivity in enterprise environments.
The 2025 Cisco Cybersecurity Readiness Index, based on a double-blind survey of 8,000 security and business leaders across 30 countries, paints a stark picture of the preparedness gap facing the private sector.
This year's results show a modest increase from 2024, when only 3% of organizations were classified as ‘Mature' in terms of cybersecurity readiness. However, the negligible progress underscores a persistent and [...][... Check source for end of article ...]
📅 - Nokia Unveils Aurelis Optical LAN for In-Building Enterprise Connectivity - Nokia has introduced Aurelis Optical LAN, its next-generation fiber-based local area network solution designed to meet the evolving demands of enterprise connectivity. Targeted at campus and in-building environments, the system marks a significant shift from traditional copper-based LAN networks by leveraging the performance, energy efficiency, and long-term viability of optical fiber.
With the rapid digitization of workplaces and the growing reliance on high-bandwidth applications such as Wi-Fi 7, the need for resilient, scalable network infrastructure has never been greater. Nokia's new offering addresses this challenge head-on, delivering immediate benefits in energy consumption, cost [...]
📅 - U.S. MSP Blue Mantis Acquires North Shore Data Services - Blue Mantis, a U.S.-based managed digital services provider known for its managed IT, cybersecurity, and cloud solutions, has acquired North Shore Data Services, a network infrastructure specialist headquartered in Kingston, New Hampshire. The acquisition is a strategic move aimed at expanding Blue Mantis' capabilities in networking and further positioning the company to serve the growing demands of mid-market and enterprise clients across the northeastern United States.
North Shore Data Services brings over three decades of technical expertise in IBM Power Systems, managed IT services, network security and compliance, and data center colocation. Under the leadership of founder and [...]
📅 - IBM Debuts watsonx Tools to Power Enterprise AI with Data - IBM has unveiled a comprehensive suite of new hybrid technologies aimed at removing longstanding obstacles to scaling enterprise AI. The initiative enables businesses to build and deploy AI agents tailored to their proprietary data, significantly enhancing the potential for enterprise-wide automation and efficiency.
As companies brace for the emergence of over a billion new applications by 2028, according to IBM estimates, the demand for seamless integration, orchestration, and data readiness across increasingly fragmented environments has never been more pressing. A recent CEO study by IBM reveals that business leaders expect AI investment growth to more than double within the next two [...]
📅 - Data Center Outages Continue to Decline, Says Uptime Institute - The latest Uptime Institute 2025 Outage Analysis reveals a significant positive trend: for the fourth consecutive year, both the frequency and severity of data center outages have declined. Despite the rapid expansion of digital infrastructure, operators have successfully improved system reliability and reduced major disruptions.
The Uptime Institute research also highlights a growing issue: the frequency and impact of cybersecurity events are rising, creating long-term operational concerns.
Power-related failures remain the leading cause of major data center outages, but incidents tied to network and IT system failures surged in 2024, now accounting for 23% of serious disruptions. This [...]
📅 - Google Backs Advanced Nuclear to Power Data Centers with Clean Energy - Google is taking a significant step toward securing clean, reliable power for its growing data center operations by partnering with Elementl Power, an independent developer specializing in advanced nuclear energy projects. In a move aimed at accelerating the deployment of next-generation nuclear power, Google will provide early-stage development funding to support three proposed nuclear sites, each expected to generate at least 600 megawatts of carbon-free baseload electricity.
This partnership aligns with Google's long-term commitment to achieving net-zero emissions and ensuring a stable energy supply for its expanding infrastructure, particularly as the demand for AI computing [...]
📅 - Scale Computing Expands Global Virtualization via Arrow Electronics - Arrow Electronics, a worldwide provider of IT and application-specific compute solutions, today announced a new partnership with Scale Computing, the market leader in edge computing, virtualization, and hyperconverged infrastructure. In order to guarantee that its clients continue to gain from state-of-the-art innovation and operational efficiency, Arrow is working to standardize on a new virtualization platform.
Arrow specializes in providing application-specific, intelligent compute systems that integrate wireless networking, software applications, and embedded processing. In order to help its clients bring breakthrough products to market more quickly, Arrow collaborates with Scale [...]
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