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Remote desktop services stories

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IGEL & ControlUp now offer advanced device experience apps in the UK
Mon, 4th Dec 2023
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cloud services
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remote desktop services
IGEL and ControlUp have launched advanced digital employee experience applications, ControlUp Edge DX and Remote DX, in the UK.
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BeyondTrust: Customers Choice for Remote Desktop Software
Thu, 7th Sep 2023
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saas
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remote desktop services
BeyondTrust, intelligent identity and access security expert, has been recognised by Gartner Peer Insights as a Customer’s Choice for Remote Desktop Software.
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Deutsche Welle uses TeamViewer to provide secure IT support
Wed, 11th Jan 2023
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iam
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wfh
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file sharing
The security features include single sign-on, scalable and flexible rights management via conditional access, and end-to-end encryption.
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TeamViewer integrates Slack adding new functionalities
Thu, 17th Nov 2022
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iam
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partner programmes
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vr
New functionality allows users to launch web-based TeamViewer remote access and augmented reality support sessions within the Slack environment.
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Delinea updates DevOps security, remote access more seamless
Thu, 29th Sep 2022
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devops
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phishing
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ransomware
New enhancements include development support on the most recent Mac computers and improved secrets' management usability through automation.
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Schneider Electric launches Connected Services with Claroty
Thu, 18th Aug 2022
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uc
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iam
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data centre maintenance / management
Schneider Electric is teaming up with Claroty to assist in maintaining cybersecurity for physical assets - a critical issue.
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TeamViewer remote access software integrated into RealWear Cloud
Fri, 12th Aug 2022
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iam
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vr
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ar
TeamViewer is expanding its partnership with RealWear to offer quicker setup of wearables and remote support for industrial workers worldwide.
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Vertiv introduces line of redundant power transfer switches
Wed, 15th Jun 2022
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network management
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network infrastructure
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iam
Vertiv has introduced Vertiv Geist Rack Transfer Switch (RTS), a new line of transfer switches that provides redundant power to single-corded devices.
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Vulnerabilities pose danger to SonicWall SMA 100 remote access appliances
Thu, 20th Jan 2022
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iam
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sonicwall
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security vulnerabilities
SonicWall and Australia’s ACSC are urging all businesses using SonicWall SMA 100 Series appliances to patch the devices as soon as possible.
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Healthcare workers compromising patient's data during remote sessions
Fri, 24th Dec 2021
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big data
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bi
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data analytics
Almost a third of healthcare providers have experienced compromised patient data during remote telehealth sessions, according to Kaspersky.
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TeamViewer appoints new APAC president to further extend reach across the region
Wed, 1st Dec 2021
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partner programmes
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iam
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remote desktop services
TeamViewer has announced the appointment of Sojung Lee as the new APAC president, with the company looking to enhance its growth within the region.
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CERT NZ urges businesses to disable Remote Desktop Protocol due to cyber risks
Mon, 2nd Aug 2021
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contact centre
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ransomware
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malware
According to CERT NZ, most ransomware attacks can be traced back, in part, to poorly configured remote access systems.
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Cybercriminals leverage remote desktop protocol to brute force attacks
Tue, 9th Feb 2021
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malware
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cybersecurity
Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) attacks surged by 768% in 2020, driven by remote working and COVID-19, according to a report by ESET.
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The current state of ransomware — and its future
Tue, 12th Jan 2021
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malware
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firewall
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vpn
2020 saw an increase in ransomware attacks, with hackers collaborating and using new tactics, according to cybersecurity firm Sophos.
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ManageEngine launches suite of enterprise security solutions
Thu, 12th Mar 2020
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vpn
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wfh
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iam
The new solutions allow security teams to supervise remote sessions which are providing access to critical systems, says ManageEngine.
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Most organisations exhibiting malicious RDP behaviour - report
Mon, 30th Sep 2019
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network management
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firewall
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network security
Remote Desktop Protocol is a vital tool for managed service providers (MSPs) in their management of hundreds of client networks and systems.
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Sophos highlights dangers of remote desktop protocol attacks
Wed, 24th Jul 2019
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firewall
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network management
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network security
Sophos research reveals that remote desktop protocol (RDP) is the preferred method of attack for cybercriminals targeting vulnerable devices.
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Desktop virtualization market to surpass US$13b – APAC leading the way
Thu, 19th Oct 2017
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microsoft
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virtualisation
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daas
​A new report from MarketsandMarkets has a very positive forecast for the desktop virtualization market - especially for countries in Asia Pacific.
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Touching base
Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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iam
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cybersecurity
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customer service
Outsourcer base2 is helping customers with their ICT struggles through its managed service offerings. How did it all begin?.