NEWS IN BRIEF 07
NEWS IN BRIEF 07
Sequans and Gemalto revolutionise IoT connectivity
Gemalto , is partnering with LTE chipmaker Sequans Communications to revolutionise Internet of Things ( IoT ) connectivity with LTE-M technology . The companies are demonstrating at GSMA Mobility Live ! in Atlanta , the first Cat M1 IoT solution , based on Sequans ’ genuine Cat M1 chip , delivering the greatest level of network efficiency and simplicity achieved to date . The solution significantly improves power saving capabilities to extend the lifespan of IoT devices while boosting performance in indoor environments . It ’ s ideal for low bandwidth IoT use cases including alarm systems , asset trackers , smart meters , smart city controllers , wearables and industrial sensors . New low-power , wide-area ( LPWA ) network technologies like LTE-M will give network operators the opportunity to generate significant revenues from the billions of connected things .
The LTE-M demonstration leverages a Gemalto wireless module that uses dedicated Cat M1 technology based on Sequans ’ Monarch chip to enable a whole new level of low power , low bandwidth IoT connectivity . The module connects to Ericsson ’ s RBS6000 Multi-Standard base station updated with Cat M1 software . The solution is capable of supporting more than 10 LTE frequency bands from a single hardware device allowing for true global coverage . Dynamic power management technology enables more than 10 years of battery life for standard IoT devices . Samples of Gemalto ’ s forthcoming LTE Cat M1 wireless module are expected to ship in Q4 2016 . n
ForeScout reveals common enterprise IoT devices are hackable in under three minutes
In-depth analysis highlights the dangers posed by enterprise IoT devices , discovering that most can act as simple points of entry into critical enterprise networks . The IoT Enterprise Risk Report led by one of the nation ’ s leading ethical hackers , Samy Kamkar , offers new insight into how common enterprise IoT devices pose an inherent risk to the overall security posture of organisations .
“ IoT is here to stay , but the proliferation and ubiquity of these devices in the enterprise is creating a much larger attack surface — one which offers easily accessible entry points for hackers ,” said Michael DeCesare , president and CEO , ForeScout Technologies , Inc . “ The solution starts with real-time , continuous visibility and control of devices the instant they connect — you cannot secure what you cannot see .”
Kamkar ’ s research focused on seven common enterprise IoT devices , including IP-connected security systems , smart HVACs and energy meters , video conferencing systems and connected printers , among others . According to his observations from a physical test situation and analysis from peer-reviewed industry research , these devices pose significant risk to the enterprise because the majority of them are not built with embedded security . Of the devices that were outfitted with rudimentary security , Kamkar ’ s analysis revealed many were found to be operating with dangerously outdated firmware .
Additionally , Kamkar ’ s research included a physical hack into an enterprise-grade , network-based security camera . Entirely unmodified and running the latest firmware from the manufacturer , the camera proved itself vulnerable and ultimately allowed for the planting of a backdoor entryway that could be controlled outside the network . n
Intel-based flash Storage-asa-Service at HDD prices
Zadara Storage , recently announced that their Zadara Storage Cloud will offer Intel-based , flash storage solutions providing industry-leading flash performance in an OpEx-based model at prices that rival traditional hard disk drive configurations .
As the market continues to abandon traditional CapEx-based storage and move at an increasing rate toward OpEx-based Storage-as-a-Service , Zadara Storage has teamed with Intel to provide new industry-leading flash-enabled solutions to address the insatiable demand for high-performance storage . The new solutions combine Intel PCSD servers , Intel Xeon E5 v4 processors and Intel SSDs based on the new Intel 3D NAND technology with the Zadara Storage Cloud software architecture . The resulting solutions enable both service providers and enterprise customers to enjoy unprecedented flexibility , scalability and performance .
“ Our goal at Zadara Storage is to create solutions that align with our customers ’ needs ,” said Nelson Nahum , CEO and cofounder , Zadara Storage . “ This often causes us to disrupt the market by introducing technologies and business models that are non-traditional . In this case , we believe the market has passed an inflection point , and flash should be priced on par with disk-based solutions – providing flash performance to the mass market .” n
French data science startup invests in UK tech market despite Brexit
Despite the negativity and looming uncertainty of Brexit , there are still many European companies that have plans to expand into the UK market regardless of the uncertainty . Paris-based advanced analytics software maker and start-up , Dataiku , has announced they have raised £ 11.5 million to accelerate global growth and plans to further expand into the UK market .
Dataiku develops Dataiku Data Science Studio ( DSS ), a unique advanced analytics software solution that enables companies to build and deliver their own data products more efficiently . More than 100 customers in industries ranging from e-commerce , to industrial factories , to finance , to insurance , to healthcare , and pharmaceuticals use Dataiku on a daily basis to collaboratively build predictive dataflows to detect fraud , reduce churn , optimise internal logistics , predict future maintenance issues and more . n
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