Enterprise News Spotlight: Securing IoT Technology, 4 Cloud Must-haves, a New Smart Meter Solution

The need for added security measures has become increasingly prevalent as more technologies are connected to networks and used to collect and disseminate data. This week, we take a look at a new managed security certificate service from Verizon that's used to validate network-connected devices, as well as a call-to-action for British retailers to better combat cyberthreats. Also on our reading list, you’ll find insights on the features and services enterprises need from their cloud providers, a close look at Verizon’s connected-car service and the inside scoop on Itron’s new smart meter.

Verizon Launches Security Certificate Service for IoT
The rise of the Internet of Things (IoT) has brought a wave of security tools for the enterprise. To help secure the different components of IoT, Verizon introduced a managed certificate security service to authenticate machines and other objects that will be networked together. (ZDNet)

4 Things Cloud Users Say They Need from Cloud Providers
As more cloud workloads are deployed and become increasingly complex, companies’ expectations of cloud providers are evolving too. Here are four needs cloud adopters say they want from their cloud providers. (Enterprise Cloud Blog)

Verizon Offers Connected-Car Service Even Beaters Can Use
Designed to enhance driver safety, Verizon Vehicle will provide diagnostic technology and live assistance with GPS accuracy in times of need. Moreover, when launched this Spring, it will connect drivers with live A.S.E.-certified mechanics who can diagnose potential problems and offer solutions. (TechNewsWorld)

British Retailers Call for Improved Policing as Cyberthreats Increase
Many retailers are unaware that they even have a [cybersecurity] problem — in fact, last year’s Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) saw that in 99% of point-of-sale intrusions, someone else told the victim they had suffered a breach. (Info Security)

Itron Introduced New Smart Meter Solution
The OpenWay smart grid solution enables utilities to deploy any combination of cellular and RF mesh communications, including 4G LTE, all under the same network management system. (smartmeters)

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