Tech News: IT Insights in January

What has been going on in the IT world in January? We compiled the latest vendor news and trending topics of the past month. It just takes you a few minutes to stay up-to-date in the world of IT.

Microsoft says Meltdown and Spectre patches will slow some PCs down significantly

Microsoft: No more Windows patches at all if your AV clashes with Meltdown fix

After removing payment option: Microsoft welcomes back Bitcoin for Windows and Xbox Stores

Windows, Mac & Linux: Adobe patches information leak vulnerability

The future of AWS holds new tech, heated competition

Simplifying the compensation structure: Citrix introduces revamped channel program

McAfee and D-Link to protect your smart home from cyberattacks with new router

Veeam announces record-breaking numbers for 2017

Windows Meltdown-Spectre: Watch out for fake patches that spread malware

Joint Venture: IBM and Maersk are creating a new Blockchain company

New Experience Cloud features: Adobe launches commerce-based microservices

Spectre, Meltdown Update: Oracle introduces 237 security patches

Veeam invests in AWS disaster recovery with $42.5 million N2WS acquisition

VMware updates container platform but remains high on VM control

Acronis announces partnerships with CloudLinux and Plesk

Adobe updates Photoshop to work with 8K displays and adds selection improvements

Amazon Web Services scoops up security startup Sqrrl

IBM looks to cultivate diverse ecosystem with new channel strategy while driving next-gen solutions

Gartnersays artificial intelligence is a game changer for personal devices

SUSE’s key software trends for 2018

TechRepublic: 10 ways AI will impact the enterprise in 2018

TechRepublic: Cyberattacks are third largest threat to global society over next five years

Gartnersurvey finds government CIOs will increase spending on cloud, cybersecurity and analytics in 2018