The FBI wants an 'adult conversation' about encryption, according to Director James Comey, reports AP. Whilst the conversation is a good idea, and we should all be able to agree…
What is the difference between a virtualised network and network virtualisation?
With the advent of compute virtualisation, it was necessary to extend the physical network from outside the host into the virtualised environment within the host. This is achieved with the…
Linux is 25 years old
It doesn't seem that long since I wrote this blog post: Happy Birthday: Linux is 20 years old. The time has come around again, and now today is Linux's 25th…
Symantec now wears a Blue Coat
Symantec has completed it's purchase of Blue Coat Systems, announced a couple of months ago. Their press-release quotes the new CEO, Greg Clark (previously CEO of Blue Coat). “At a…
Pokemon Go and security concerns..
So the Pokemon Go app has been launched on both Apple and Android.. A new breed of ARG (Alternative Reality Game), and one that potentially has the marketing might to…
Bluecoat to be gobbled by Symantec
Symantec have made a grab for BlueCoat Systems. Symantec's press release wants to portray this as an attempt to redefine cybersecurity for the future. The boards of both companies agree…
Cisco buys OpenDNS
OpenDNS has been acquired by Cisco . The innovative company that provided a managed DNS service under the guise of security becomes part of the networking giant. The OpenDNS team…
Bain Capital to take Blue Coat from Thoma Bravo
Venture investment company Bain Capital are taking Thoma Bravo's Blue Coat. The deal to acquire BlueCoat is for $2.4bn cash, and will close in first half 2015. Bain is preparing…