VMware delivered on its promise to offer more flexible pricing and consumption models with the launch of its new subscription-based VMware Cloud Universal service.

CSPM for the Sysdig Secure DevOps Platform adds a unified cloud and container security tool to AWS and GCP, and a new free-forever cloud security tier.

McAfee added cloud-native app security; Zscaler, CrowdStrike targeted zero-trust security; and IBM open RAN tech will drive Telefónica trial.

It’s called Mvision Cloud Native Application Protection Platform, and it includes data protection, threat prevention, governance, and compliance for container and OS-based workloads.

A software vulnerability led to the SolarWinds supply chain attack, and according to CEO Sudhakar Ramakrishna, software is also part of the solution to prevent a future breach.

When it comes to hybrid cloud, “Your business goes only as fast as the data infrastructure that supports the business,” NetApp CEO George Kurian said.

“Why would anybody want to work for Microsoft if you're not world class, not just in our products and technologies … if we don't really represent the best there

In addition to its phish-proof MFA product, Akamai also recently made available a free tier for its client-side edge security service.

At least 10 different advanced persistent threat groups in addition to China-linked Hafnium have been actively exploiting the recent Microsoft Exchange security flaws.

Microsoft issued patches for older, unsupported versions of its Exchange Server email software in the wake of a major hack linked to China.

AWS' Jassy was tapped to lead Amazon; Biden bolstered open source recruiting coders; and ex Microsoft exec was tapped to lead CloudSphere.

Ciena posted a robust Q1; KDDI moved on a 5G-focused TIP initiative; and Ericsson reflected on 2020, and is eyeing 5G growth.

Cybersecurity practitioners are calling on public companies to disclose the risks they face from cyber threats, including supply-chain security risks like the SolarWinds breach.

Intel celebrates a successful bug bounty; Gula Tech awards $1 million for diversity; and the Cross Carrier Messaging Initiative stalls.

The Cross Carrier Messaging Initiative was initially a joint initiative between AT&T, T-Mobile US, Verizon, and Synchronoss, but has effectively stalled or been abandoned as a group effort.

Microsoft pushed Azure Arc to general availability; U.S. Sen. Klobuchar called for big tech regulation; Cisco revealed private 5G network vision.

"We need to address the larger set of problems caused by the unchecked power of monopolies, and that includes big tech companies," Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) said.

Deutsche Telekom and Ericsson proved that independent energy supply for mobile network sites with solar power is possible.

Google Puts Kubernetes on Autopilot; VMware Squashes Bugs; and Juniper Mists 128 Technology with AI

The joint initiative will see Siemens apply IBM’s open hybrid cloud approach built on Red Hat OpenShift to extend the deployment flexibility of its IoT software.

Palo Alto Networks claimed XDR protected it from SolarWinds; Ex-CISA chief warned cybercriminals; and Google spurred a 5G initiative with Intel.

“If they came after and disrupted our ability to respond to COVID, we would come after them using our very particular set of skills,” Krebs said, channeling Liam Neeson

Integration, validation, and testing of network functions and use cases are among the biggest hurdles facing 5G operators.

The top White House cybersecurity official said the alleged Russian hackers compromised at least 100 companies, and President Joe Biden plans to take executive action in response.