Debunking the usage vs subscription myth

In recent years, there has been a significant uptick in SaaS companies, in particular, investing in usage-based pricing models. Datadog, Twilo and Snowflake are just some of the big names to become a part of this growing trend, creating a belief amongst many that it is the future when it comes to selling services. Underpinning this shift in business strategy, …

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Harnessing unstructured data during and beyond the pandemic era

While we have been spending more time indoors during the pandemic, the extra data that we’ve produced during that time – the Tweets, the Instagram pictures, the product reviews – have taken on an active and highly exploitable life of their own, winging their way into the pockets of companies who can now take advantage of this valuable marketing intelligence …

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Fewer businesses reported data breaches to authorities during the pandemic

During the 2020/21 fiscal year, businesses in the UK reported a total of 9,532 data breach incidents, representing a 20 percent drop compared to the same period the year before. This is according to a new report from the Parliament Street think tank, based on data published by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).  The report states that the Covid-19 pandemic …

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Businesses now far more likely to encounter a cyberthreat

In the last year, the chances of a business coming face to face with a cyberthreat have increased by a quarter, a new report from cybersecurity firm Avast suggests. Based on data from 10,000 private computers, as well as 1,000 devices belonging to businesses, the report states that the overall chance of employees encountering a cyberthreat rose from 11.25 percent …

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Phishing attacks hit a huge number of businesses last year

In the past year, almost three-quarters (73 percent) of businesses suffered a data breach as a result of a successful phishing campaign. The trend can be partly attributed to remote working, as businesses struggle to maintain visibility and protect their remote workers, a new report from Egress suggests. Based on a poll of 500 IT leaders and 3,000 employees in …

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The rise of cloud is creating security blindspots

Businesses are growing increasingly reliant on Amazon Web Services (AWS), but with all the good, businesses must also face the bad. This is according to a new report from threat detection and response company Vectra AI, which says that the rise of cloud means greater complexity and more security blind spots. Basing its conclusions on a poll of 317 IT …

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Tresorit review 2021 | ITProPortal

Tresorit is a highly secure provider of cloud-based file storage and management solutions, with desktop clients available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Smartphone apps can also be found for Android and iOS, while there are add-ons available for your web browser. Tresorit review: Snapshot In exchange for a fairly steep price tag, Tresorit offers unmatched privacy through robust end-to-end encryption, …

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Box for Business review 2021

Box  is a longstanding provider and one of the best cloud storage platforms. It offers both an individual service and a business one, with its main focus now on helping businesses operate efficiently, securely, and collaboratively, even when working remotely. Read our full Box review to get an insight into the personal cloud storage element of the service. Box for …

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Google Drive vs OneDrive | ITProPortal

Cloud storage technology has advanced in leaps and bounds over the last few years, making it a favorable choice for businesses looking to upgrade their storage solutions. With improvements in security and collaboration tools, many businesses are making the shift from storing their files on localized hardware to uploading them to centralized cloud storage services.  However, choosing the right cloud …

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