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Gartner Predicts IT Spending Growth Despite Economic Strife

Overall, the 3% growth projection will push worldwide IT spending to $4.5 trillion by the end of 2022, according to Gartner's forecast. Read more.

Google, Deutsche Telekom Trial 5G, Edge Features

Google Cloud expanded work with Deutsche Telekom that will drive Google’s cloud expertise into the depth and toward the edge of DT’s various 5G network operations around Europe. Read more.

Data Center Switch Market Remains Healthy, Resilient, Dell’Oro Says

Dell’Oro Group forecasts the data center ethernet switch market will grow to near $100 billion in the next five years and remain resilient despite macro-economic headwinds. Read more.

Barracuda: Failing to Enforce MFA Opens Doors for OT/IIoT Attacks

Organizations are struggling to protect their operational technology and industrial IoT, according to a Barracuda Networks survey. Read more.

Aqua SaaS Security Aims to Protect EU Cloud-Native Apps

Aqua Security launched its cloud native-focused software-as-a-service (SaaS) security tool in Europe. Read more.

Cybersecurity’s Next Generation

Nikita Raman started carving their story in cybersecurity much earlier than others that dedicate themselves to the field — in middle school. Read more.