Network World First Look
May 02, 2024
F5 looks to squelch 'ball of fire' that is application security
Updates include security scanning and penetration testing capabilities for web applications, as well as a new container-based web application firewall. Read more
Cisco-backed startup Corelight raises $150M to expand network security services
The new funding will enable Corelight to further develop its technology, which transforms network and cloud activity as well as packet capture into evidence that security teams use to proactively hunt for threats, accelerate incident response, and improve network visibility. Read more
Arista targets lateral security threat in campus and data center networks
Arista Networks is bolstering a key part of its security software with new features that help customers reduce the blast radius of security breaches by setting up 'microperimeters' to restrict lateral movement in campus and data center networks. Read more
Lenovo ships all-AMD AI systems
Lenovo Systems announced AI-centric systems using an all-AMD processor design, along with infrastructure for on-prem and Azure cloud. Read more
PSiQuantum to build first utility-scale quantum computer in Australia
The Australian government has invested US$620 million in startup PSiQuantum to build a fault-tolerant quantum system for commercial use. Read more
Microsoft to invest $1.7 billion in Indonesia to expand cloud infra
The investment spread over the next four years will see the company update its infrastructure to support AI workloads and upskill 840,000 people in AI. Read more
UK court scrutinises legality of mainframe to cloud application migration technology
IBM is suing LzLabs over reverse-engineering claims. Read more
