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SoftBank says goodbye to HDD & hello to Western Digital's all-flash storage
Storage

SoftBank says goodbye to HDD & hello to Western Digital's all-flash storage

SoftBank Corp has taken Western Digital's InfiniFlash technology to the core of its software-defined storage and has ditched the HDD/SSD approach.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Aug 2016

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Security experts demonstrate that ransomware attacks on robots are possible
Malware

Security experts demonstrate that ransomware attacks on robots are possible

Researchers at IOActive have conducted what could be the world's first ransomware attack on robots, potentially disrupting the booming robotics market.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Mar 2018
SoftBank and NEC offer new business-oriented mobile network service
Unified Communications

SoftBank and NEC offer new business-oriented mobile network service

It can be used at locations where optical fiber lines are not provided or as an alternative to metal-wired lines such as DSL or digital access.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Aug 2017
Simon Segars, CEO of Arm, joins SoftBank Group Board of Directors
Unified Communications

Simon Segars, CEO of Arm, joins SoftBank Group Board of Directors

Arm's chief Simon Segars enhances SoftBank's board, positioning for tech governance and growth post $32bn buyout.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Jun 2017
SoftBank invests $16.9 million in cloud security provider Dome9
Cloud Security

SoftBank invests $16.9 million in cloud security provider Dome9

Japanese internet and telecommunications provider SoftBank has provides $16.5 million in Series C funding to security provider Dome9.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Apr 2017
Alibaba Cloud's four new data centers a 'major milestone' in global expansion
Hyperscale

Alibaba Cloud's four new data centers a 'major milestone' in global expansion

Alibaba Cloud will be opening four new data centers in Japan, Australia, the Middle East & Europe, saying it's a 'major milestone' for the company.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Nov 2016
SoftBank to buy Britain's ARM in multi billion dollar deal
Semiconductors

SoftBank to buy Britain's ARM in multi billion dollar deal

Multiple vendors, such as Applied Micro, AMD, and Cavium, have built processors for servers and other data center gear using ARM's architecture.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Jul 2016
Alibaba and SoftBank partnership to boost cloud services in Japan
Hyperscale

Alibaba and SoftBank partnership to boost cloud services in Japan

Alibaba Group and SoftBank have commenced a joint venture to launch SB Cloud Corporation in Japan, bringing cloud services to the region.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 20th May 2016

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