UK businesses spent big on digital transformation last year
Businesses spent big on digital transformation last year as a result of the pandemic and the spending spree is expected to continue in 2021, a new report from Twilio suggests. Based on a global poll of 2,500 enterprise decision-makers, as well as data from the Twilio platform, the report states that digital engagement was essential to business survival last year …
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The advantages of open-source software
Open-source software (OSS) has been steadily growing in popularity over the years, transforming from the favored tool of programmers to the default choice for enterprise IT departments in large organizations the world over. Indeed, open source is increasingly displacing proprietary technology, with Red Hat’s 2020 The State of Enterprise Open Source report finding that 95 percent of its IT leader …
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The rise, fall and rise of ransomware
Ransomware and cyberattacks had quite the year in 2020. While we were busy enabling suddenly remote workers, the FBI reported a sudden 400 percent increase in cyberattacks. The more alarming part is that the ransomware attacks also got more precise, thorough, and methodical, which was something previously less common, with criminals favoring softer, less secure targets. Sadly, it’s no longer …
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Four tips to help businesses navigate today’s threat landscape
Following the outbreak of Covid-19, businesses around the world rapidly implemented new technologies to adapt to remote working and accommodate hybrid workforces. In general, businesses have shown great resilience and agility. But as working from home continues, many organizations are beginning to turn their focus to cyber security. From an attack standpoint, the pandemic has not changed the way cyber …
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WhatsApp’s imminent privacy policy update – understanding the risk
Used by 3 million companies worldwide, and after experiencing a bumper year in 2020 – with a 40% uptick in usage during the early months of the Covid-19 pandemic – WhatsApp is firmly positioned as one of the most used and relied upon instant messaging apps globally. WhatsApp is cited and praised by personal and business users alike for its …
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Securing IT systems in the hybrid workplace with identity governance
The current reality of massive remote work began as a pandemic-induced necessity, but what most thought would be a short-term stopgap has become the current norm. And that’s not entirely a bad thing. I’m sure most workers don’t miss commutes or traffic, and enjoy the extra sleep and being able to take a conference call in their pajamas. As organizations …
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Data trends predictions for 2021
Emerging data sources, remote work, privacy regulations and governance all collided in unexpected ways over the last year. As organizations and their IT teams prepare for another wave of challenges in 2021, the new role of data in every facet of business will become a central focus. Information governance, privacy, e-discovery and other data experts across FTI Consulting’s Technology segment …
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Employees believe remote working productivity hinges on quality of technology
The tools and services IT leaders adopted hastily in the early days of the pandemic cannot sustain businesses in the long run, and it’s beginning to show. A new report from LogMeIn, a company specializing in secure remote working, asserts that IT leaders are worried these tools are not secure enough and can’t scale sufficiently to remain viable in the …
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Remote working has made it next to impossible for staff to switch off
Almost a year since the transition to remote working, many people are still struggling to establish an effective work-life balance. According to a new report from price comparison website Money.co.uk, a quarter of the UK workers regularly check their work email while on their phones. The report hints that workers are worried they might lose their jobs (as many have, …
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NCSC reveals plan to help secure UK SMBs
The UK government has released a new digital tool with a view to helping small businesses stay secure while doing business online. Called Cyber Aware, the new National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) tool is effectively a digital questionnaire designed to help determine each company’s level of cybersecurity preparedness. After they complete the questionnaire, business owners will receive a personalized list …
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