The number of connected things, from smart cars to household items, is projected to reach 50.1 billion by the year 2020, growing at an overall CAGR of 23.1 percent. Connected device adoption is not only growing among consumers, but in the enterprise as well. More enterprise IT leaders are choosing to incorporate IoT in the…
Gartner predicts global cybersecurity spending will exceed $80 billion during 2017. The firm predicts cyber security spending will experience seven percent year-over-year growth, projected to reach $86.4 billion by the end of the year. Cybersecurity spending includes any cyber security product or service. Gartner cites increasing numbers of data breaches, app security testing and the…
A U.S and Norwegian partnership, Kolos, is reportedly constructing the world’s largest data center. The center, also to be called Kolos, will be built in the Norwegian town of Ballangen in the Arctic Circle. The data center is estimated to measure 600,000 square feet, and draw on a record-breaking 1000 megawatts for power. The firm…
LinkedIn recently decided to abandon all efforts in Russia, due to Russian laws requiring the company to store citizens’ data on servers within the country. The site has since been blocked countrywide after a Russian court sided with the government’s ruling. LinkedIn’s issues with Russian data storage mark an emerging trend of companies facing data…
A survey conducted by Creative Strategies indicates users are most concerned about data privacy and security when using a smartphone device. The survey interviewed 800 U.S. consumers about the importance of data security and privacy when using various devices and services. According to the firm’s findings, 60 percent of interviewees indicated security matters the most…
IDC reports 341.6 million smartphones were shipped during the second quarter of 2017. Overall shipments decreased 1.3 percent from second quarter 2016, but major OEMs including Samsung and Apple maintained their number of shipments, or saw positive shipment growth. Samsung led last quarter’s shipments, shipping 79.8 million units, with Apple following behind, having shipped 41.0…
iPad shipments have finally increased after a three-year decline. A reported 11.5 million iPads were shipped during last quarter, a 2.5 million increase from the 9 million devices shipped during the same quarter last year. Pricing changes and overall device improvements are two contributing factors for the sudden increase in iPad sales. Apple decreased the…
Here is a recap of the HOBI blog for the week of 7/31-8/4 Smartphones added to EPEAT program’s registry EPEAT, a Green Electronics Council program, announced the addition of mobile devices to their environmentally-friendly electronics registry on Monday. Previously, the EPEAT registry included computers, displays, TVs and imaging equipment. Global E-Waste Statistics Partnership begins new…
EPEAT, a Green Electronics Council program, announced the addition of mobile devices to their environmentally-friendly electronics registry on Monday. Previously, the EPEAT registry included computers, displays, TVs and imaging equipment. The EPEAT program provides environmental ratings for electronics that “makes it easy to select high-performance electronics that meet an organization’s IT and sustainability goals.” These…
A second global e-scrap study has begun, and its findings will be announced in November. The study, conducted by United Nations University (UNU), the International Solid Waste Association and the International Telecommunication Union, will analyze global e-scrap trends. As of 2017, there are very few studies and statistics detailing global e-scrap generation and trends. The…
Apple enthusiasts everywhere are waiting for the official release date of the highly anticipated iPhone 8. While the official device release date has not been revealed, USA suspects Apple’s third quarter performance could indicate when the device will be released. Apple is expected to announce the iPhone 8 in early September, and depending on Apple’s…
Here is a recap of the HOBI blog for the week of 7/24-7/28 The last step in establishing an enterprise cybersecurity culture The need for top notch cybersecurity is no longer a secret in any industry. The number of ransomware attacks and data breaches continues to rise each year, and shows no sign of stopping…
The need for top notch cybersecurity is no longer a secret in any industry. The number of ransomware attacks and data breaches continues to rise each year, and shows no sign of stopping in the future. Edward McAndrew, a contributor to DARKReading, published an article with tips for creating a “culture of cybersecurity” in an organization. McAndrew…
Last week, the United States House of Representatives Appropriations Committee voted to approve the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed allocated budget, which will evade the substantial EPA budget cuts President Trump proposed earlier this year. The budget proposed to the Appropriations Committee last week would decrease the EPA’s budget by $528 million to a total…
A new study conducted by researchers from Google, Chainanalysis, University of California San Diego, and the New York University’s Tandon School of Engineering found victims of ransomware have paid a total of $25 million within the past two years. The study indicates ransomware attacks are a “vicious cycle,” with one successful attack inspiring many others…