In Episode 3 of the Nuwave Campaign Series, Rob Scott from UC Today News sits down with Mark Bunnell, NUWAVE COO, and Chad Elford, Webex Engineering Product Manager at Cisco. This conversation is crucial for carriers, vendors, and service providers looking to become certified Cloud Connect vendors for Webex Calling. The discussion covers the latest … Read more
The AWS Mainframe Modernization Service now offers enhanced control over managed runtime environments for modernized mainframe applications. Customers using the AWS Mainframe Modernization Automated Refactor with AWS Blu Age can now configure segregated storage with specific access controls for each modernized application using the new Elastic File System (EFS) access point configuration feature. This added … Read more
GoldenGate is a powerful tool that allows professionals to extract, transform, and load data seamlessly within Oracle Database on Azure workloads. By utilizing Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) GoldenGate, users can ensure the optimal delivery of value from data. Oracle GoldenGate enables the effective replication of data between databases, ensuring that information is consistently up-to-date across … Read more
Azure Deployment Environments has introduced a new extensibility model that allows customers to customize their deployment workflows using various infrastructure-as-code (IaC) frameworks such as Bicep, Terraform, Pulumi, and more. This new model is now available in public preview and aims to simplify application infrastructure provisioning while providing platform engineers with the flexibility to tailor their … Read more
Optus and Cisco have recently announced a new long-term partnership focused on providing improved network and data security services to Optus’ enterprise and commercial clients, specifically tailored to the unique challenges presented by hybrid work environments. As part of this collaboration, Optus will be investing in the expansion of its Integrated Network Operations Centre and … Read more
The Newsmay AC8F-POE is a mini PC designed for professional environments, featuring Power over Ethernet (PoE) support and an Intel N100 processor. This compact device offers users a powerful and efficient computing solution for a variety of applications. With its small form factor, the AC8F-POE is ideal for space-constrained environments where traditional PCs may not … Read more
SIOS Technology Corp. has recently been awarded the prestigious “Nutanix Ready Validated” designation for its LifeKeeper and DataKeeper solutions. By joining the Nutanix Elevate Partner Program, SIOS is able to offer high availability clustering solutions for critical applications within Nutanix AHV environments. This validation highlights the interoperability of SIOS products with the Nutanix infrastructure, showcasing … Read more
In 2014, Microsoft shifted to using cloud server technology, reducing the need for on-premises servers. However, some scenarios still require physical servers due to application dependencies or specific needs. Microsoft’s Manageability Platforms team uses System Center Configuration Manager for on-premises server management, but a gap in managing on-premises infrastructure and IaaS services prompted the development … Read more
_Skorzewiak_Alamy.jpg?disable=upscale&width=1200&height=630&fit=crop&w=1200&resize=1200,630&ssl=1 "New variation of Mallox ransomware focusing on privileged VMWare ESXi environments")
The Mallox ransomware group is targeting VMware ESXi environments with a new Linux variant that specifically aims to deploy its payload on machines with high-level user privileges, as discovered by researchers at Trend Micro. Mallox, also known as Fargo and Tohnichi, have been active since June 2021 and have infected hundreds of organizations worldwide, primarily … Read more
Researchers at Trend Micro have analyzed a new Linux variant of the TargetCompany ransomware, which uses a custom shell script to deliver and execute the payload targeting VMware ESXi environments. This variant exfiltrates victim information to two different servers, enhancing the ransomware actors’ ability to disrupt operations and increase ransom payment chances. The Linux-based variant … Read more