Hackers Stole $80 Million from a Central Bank because it Had $10 Routers and No Firewall
Bangladesh’s central bank was vulnerable to hackers because it did not have a firewall and used second-hand, $10 switches to network computers connected to the SWIFT global payment network, an investigator into one of the world’s biggest cyber heists said. The shortcomings made it easier for hackers to break into the system earlier this year […]
What’s The Difference?: EOL, EOSL, EOA, EOS
By: Reliant Technology When a particular vendor schedules hardware for End of Service Life, it can be a difficult time for the customers who use those products on a daily basis. Not only do you have to worry about what that means for the future of your EMC or NetApp products, but you also have […]
Venture Atlanta Unveils Tech Companies Selected to Pitch at the South’s Premier Investor Conference
With over $1.8 billion in funding awarded to date, Venture Atlanta is the largest Southern tech showcase, networking and deal-making event. Venture Atlanta, the South’s premier technology innovation event, announced today the 32 companies selected to present at its annual investor conference to be held November 2-3 at the College Football Hall of Fame in […]
E-commerce Makes B2B Sales Teams Stronger
Don’t think of e-commerce as an alternative to traditional sales methods. Think of it as a way to make your existing sales channels more effective. Some people think that launching a B2B e-commerce initiative is a sure-fire way to draw the ire of the sales team. After all, doesn’t an investment in e-commerce signify the […]
How to Perform Due Diligence on Sources of Used IT Equipment
Used IT equipment can help a business cut capital costs, but be proactive to protect yourself from dishonest gray-market sellers. How can I find legitimate used IT equipment and protect my data center from black- or gray-market threats? What does AGMA say about this? Gray-market gear can be perfectly legitimate IT equipment that organizations buy […]
The Secret – Multi-Billion Dollar Market (Infographic)
Darker Shades of the IT Equipment Gray Market
Counterfeit IT equipment makes the “gray market” treacherous for data center operators. Bob needed a new server for a small virtualization project, and his regular value-added reseller couldn’t budge on the price. He shopped around and stumbled across a great deal on the same server make and model offered by a little outfit out of […]
Deloitte – Winning the Away Game
Strategies to enhance compliance and business performance in emerging markets It is well established that emerging markets provide a wide range of opportunities for growth-oriented technology companies. Operating in these high-growth emerging markets, however, has its challenges. In reaching customers, technology companies often rely on third parties, such as distributors, resellers, system integrators and other […]
Gray Market Equipment Saves Money But Requires Due Diligence
Businesses may choose to make due with gray market equipment when platform updates simply won’t work or older systems require continued support. Just as used cars can provide suitable and reliable transportation, used servers and other hardware can also provide adequate computing capacity for a business data center. The used IT market has grown in […]
Are the bargain prices of grey-market computer hardware too good to be true?
Be aware of the pitfalls before you rush into buying cheap hardware With budgets under remorseless pressure, containing IT spending is a key item on all IT directors’ agendas. But is buying imported kit from the so-called grey market, estimated to be worth £24bn worldwide, a wise option? At first glance, it could look tempting. […]
