{"id":29702,"date":"2017-05-19T22:01:59","date_gmt":"2017-05-19T22:01:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/greenpages.com\/?p=7107"},"modified":"2017-05-19T22:01:59","modified_gmt":"2017-05-19T22:01:59","slug":"tech-news-recap-for-the-week-of-051517","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/icloud.pe\/blog\/tech-news-recap-for-the-week-of-051517\/","title":{"rendered":"Tech News Recap for the Week of 05\/15\/17"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you had a busy week last week and need to catch up, here\u2019s a tech news recap of articles you may have missed for the week of 05\/15\/2017!<\/p>\n<p>Windows 10&#8217;s next big update. VMware brings its virtual desktops to Microsoft Azure with Horizon Cloud integration. Benefits and concerns of storing PHI in the cloud. WannaCry reminds CIOs to stay on top of patching. Migration to Windows 10 to be faster than ever and more tops news this week you may have missed!<\/p>\n<p>Remember, to stay up-to-date on the latest tech news throughout the week, follow\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GreenPagesIT\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@GreenPagesIT<\/a> on Twitter.<\/p>\n<h2>Tech News Recap<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Featured<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>With a smart <a href=\"http:\/\/greenpages.com\/featured\/stopping-wannacry-endpoint-protection\/\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">endpoint compliance<\/a> strategy, damage from ransomware attacks like WannaCry can be drastically reduced<\/li>\n<li>20 critical <a href=\"http:\/\/response.greenpages.com\/SecurityWeb0916-SMRECORD\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">security controls<\/a> every modern company should have<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Microsoft<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.techrepublic.com\/article\/windows-10s-next-big-update-a-new-look-closer-ties-between-pcs-and-smartphones-onedrive-placeholders\/\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Windows 10&#8217;s<\/a> next big update: A new look, closer ties between PCs and smartphones, OneDrive placeholders<\/li>\n<li>How Microsoft&#8217;s new <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ciodive.com\/news\/how-microsofts-new-cloud-migration-service-takes-a-swing-at-oracle\/442470\/\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">cloud migration<\/a> service takes a swing at Oracle<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theregister.co.uk\/2017\/05\/16\/iaas_competition_intensifies\/?mt=1495229946006\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Microsoft Azure<\/a> almost doubles infrastructure cloud market presence<\/li>\n<li>VMware brings its virtual desktops to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.techrepublic.com\/article\/vmware-brings-its-virtual-desktops-to-microsoft-azure-with-horizon-cloud-integration\/\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Microsoft Azure<\/a> with Horizon\u00a0Cloud integration<\/li>\n<li>Microsoft to update <a href=\"http:\/\/www.zdnet.com\/article\/microsoft-to-update-sharepoint-with-deeper-personalized-search\/\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SharePoint<\/a> with deeper personalized search support<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gartner.com\/newsroom\/id\/3690917\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Migration to Windows 10<\/a> expected to be faster than ever, 85% of enterprises will start deployments by end of 2017<\/li>\n<li>Microsoft outlines plan to take Azure beyond <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/janakirammsv\/2017\/05\/18\/microsoft-takes-lead-in-moving-the-public-cloud-towards-the-edge\/#7d21f4ae6258\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">public cloud<\/a>, towards the edge<\/li>\n<li>Microsoft tunes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/adrianbridgwater\/2017\/05\/18\/microsoft-tunes-azure-cloud-for-sap\/#5688ba949271\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Azure Cloud<\/a> for SAP<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Apple<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Apple updates MacOS Sierra, with 36+ security patches &amp; the ability for users to install <a href=\"http:\/\/www.computerworld.com\/article\/3197448\/microsoft-windows\/apple-simplifies-windows-10-installs-with-support-for-creators-update.html\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Windows 10<\/a> on their Macs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>AWS<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>AWS continues to lead <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ciodive.com\/news\/aws-maintains-cloud-lead-but-rivals-are-growing-faster\/442886\/\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">cloud market<\/a>, but rivals are closing in<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Citrix<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>IT experts anticipate exciting news on <a href=\"http:\/\/searchvirtualdesktop.techtarget.com\/news\/450419011\/IT-has-eyes-on-Citrix-Cloud-Microsoft-at-Synergy\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Citrix Cloud<\/a> &amp; Microsoft Partnership at Synergy next week<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cloud<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Benefits and concerns of storing <a href=\"http:\/\/www.networkworld.com\/article\/3197336\/cloud-computing\/is-protected-health-information-safe-in-the-cloud.html\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PHI in the cloud<\/a>, and if healthcare providers should do it<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Dell EMC<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/davealtavilla\/2017\/05\/15\/dell-emc-world-2017-underscores-companys-unique-position-to-capitalize-on-it-transformation\/#27475ebe5136\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dell EMC World 2017<\/a> underscores company&#8217;s unique position to capitalize on IT transformation<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/maribellopez\/2017\/05\/16\/digital-transformation-dell-technologies-and-the-return-of-mega-it-vendors\/#5a44ffa546aa\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Digital transformation<\/a>, Dell Technologies, and the return of mega IT vendor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>IT Operations<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>How a logistics firm <a href=\"http:\/\/www.networkworld.com\/article\/3196628\/lan-wan\/how-a-logistics-firm-leverages-sd-wan-for-competitive-advantage.html\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SD-WAN<\/a> for competitive advantage<\/li>\n<li>Explaining <a href=\"http:\/\/searchhealthit.techtarget.com\/feature\/Explaining-hyper-converged-vs-converged-infrastructures-in-healthcare\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">hyper-converged vs. converged<\/a> infrastructures in healthcare<\/li>\n<li>Databases in <a href=\"http:\/\/www.techproresearch.com\/article\/databases-in-devops-requires-agile-data-management\/?ftag=tip185eb84\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DevOps<\/a> requires agile data management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Nutanix<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>IBM to package <a href=\"http:\/\/searchstorage.techtarget.com\/blog\/Storage-Soup\/IBM-to-package-Nutanix-HCI-software-on-Power-Systems\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nutanix HCI<\/a> software on Power Systems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Security<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>New <a href=\"http:\/\/www.networkworld.com\/article\/3196478\/security\/new-ransomware-jaff-demands-3700-payments.html\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ransomware <\/a>Jaff demands $3,700 payments<\/li>\n<li>Microsoft issues first Windows XP patch in 3-year stymie<\/li>\n<li>Dealing with <a href=\"http:\/\/www.csoonline.com\/article\/3196784\/security\/dealing-with-wannacry-on-monday-morning-and-the-days-ahead.html\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WannaCry<\/a> on Monday morning, and the days ahead<\/li>\n<li>Microsoft just took a swipe at NSA over the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/thomasbrewster\/2017\/05\/14\/microsoft-just-took-a-swipe-at-nsa-over-wannacry-ransomware-nightmare\/#20ba34cb3585\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WannaCry ransomware<\/a> nightmare<\/li>\n<li>Paying the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.csoonline.com\/article\/3196831\/security\/paying-the-wannacry-ransom-will-probably-get-you-nothing-heres-why.html\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WannaCry ransom<\/a> will probably get you nothing, here&#8217;s why<\/li>\n<li>Digital signature service <a href=\"http:\/\/www.csoonline.com\/article\/3196857\/security\/digital-signature-service-docusign-hacked-and-email-addresses-stolen.html\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DocuSign hacked<\/a> and email addresses were stolen<\/li>\n<li>Hacker group behind <a href=\"http:\/\/www.computerworld.com\/article\/3197120\/security\/shadow-brokers-boasts-of-more-windows-exploits-and-cyberespionage-data.html\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WannaCry<\/a> claims to have even more attack tools, plans to release them<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.csoonline.com\/article\/3197392\/security\/dont-panic-breach-at-software-developer-shouldnt-affect-its-customers-or-its-future.html\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Software\u00a0developer Panic<\/a> has a breach, large portion of the source code to its Mac and iOS apps stolen<\/li>\n<li>Yes, you still need endpoint <a href=\"http:\/\/www.networkworld.com\/article\/3197397\/security\/yes-you-still-need-endpoint-malware-protection.html\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">malware protection<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cio.com\/article\/3197361\/security\/wannacry-reminds-cios-to-stay-on-top-of-patching.html\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WannaCry<\/a> reminds CIOs to stay on top of patching<\/li>\n<li>DHS war games included scenario similar to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.csoonline.com\/article\/3197352\/security\/dhs-wargames-included-a-scenario-similar-to-wannacry.html\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WannaCry<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Veeam<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/searchstorage.techtarget.com\/blog\/Storage-Soup\/Veeam-Availability-Suite-10-adds-CDP-cloud-and-physical-support\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Veeam Availability Suite 10<\/a> adds CDP, cloud and physical support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Join us at <a href=\"https:\/\/community.vmug.com\/events\/event-description?CalendarEventKey=06f2b301-845e-4243-98e3-6a512ba3cc08&amp;Home=%2Fevents%2Fcalendar\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Boston Summer VMUG UserCon<\/a> on Thursday, June 1st, 2017!<\/em><\/p>\n<p>By <a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/cryanjake\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jake Cryan<\/a>, Digital Marketing Specialist<\/p>\n<div class=\"feedflare\">\n<a href=\"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/~ff\/JourneyToTheCloud?a=az7iPf_1i-4:F2dptwkijlY:yIl2AUoC8zA\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/~ff\/JourneyToTheCloud?d=yIl2AUoC8zA\" border=\"0\"><\/img><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/~ff\/JourneyToTheCloud?a=az7iPf_1i-4:F2dptwkijlY:-BTjWOF_DHI\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/~ff\/JourneyToTheCloud?i=az7iPf_1i-4:F2dptwkijlY:-BTjWOF_DHI\" border=\"0\"><\/img><\/a> <a 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Windows 10&rsquo;s next big update. VMware brings its virtual desktops to Microsoft Azure with Horizon Cloud integration. Benefits and concerns of storing PHI in the cloud&#8230;.  <a href=\"http:\/\/greenpages.com\/featured\/tech-news-recap-week-051517\/\" title=\"ReadTech News Recap for the Week of 05\/15\/17\">Read more &raquo;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":61,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[179,181,1836,1930],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-29702","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-featured","category-miscellaneous-it","category-tech-news","category-tech-news-recap"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/icloud.pe\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29702","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/icloud.pe\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/icloud.pe\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/icloud.pe\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/61"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/icloud.pe\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=29702"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/icloud.pe\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29702\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":29703,"href":"https:\/\/icloud.pe\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29702\/revisions\/29703"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/icloud.pe\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=29702"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/icloud.pe\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=29702"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/icloud.pe\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=29702"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}