Ransomware-as-a-Service: The next big threat to business
Covid-19: A catalyst for cybercrime The introduction of remote working in response to the Covid-19 pandemic has led to a spike in cybercrime. Many organizations have implemented teleworking overnight and were ill-prepared for threats that dominate the realms of cyberspace. Some remote workers are still unfamiliar with security concepts and controls, IT staff continue to be overwhelmed, business leaders …
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UK businesses are spending big on security, but drowning in false positives
Businesses in the UK are spending serious money on cybersecurity tools and programs, but instead of tightening up on security, these tools only increase the number of false-positive alerts. This is according to a new report from CDN provider Fastly, which says false positives are having a major impact on the bottom line. Polling 250 UK information security and IT …
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Getting onboarding right has been one of the big challenges of the pandemic
Most people that switched jobs during the pandemic suffered a poor onboarding experience, a new report from employee engagement and culture app Totem shows. Polling 1,000 UK-based employees that recently started a new job, Totem found that just 15 percent had an excellent onboarding experience, with an additional third (29 percent) having an “average” one. For the rest, the experience …
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Most companies aren’t ready for the next big tech disruption
Despite 2020 acting as a major reality check for the entire business world, many Chief Information Officers (CIO) in the UK still believe they’re not completely prepared to help their organizations survive another similar disruption. These are the conclusions of a new study from digital transformation service provider Genpact. Polling 500 CIOs and technology leaders all over the world, the …
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Many firms set to shift from big to small and wide data
Gartner believes it’s time for a shift in the direction data-hungry, AI-powered organizations are taking. Its latest report, “Top Trends in Data and Analytics for 2021: From Big to Small and Wide Data,” states that by 2025, almost three-quarters (70 percent) of organizations will shift their focus from big data, to small and wide data. That way they’ll be able …
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Using big data better can be the key to business success
The boundary between chief data officers and chief digital officers has become blurred, according to a new report from analyst firm Gartner. Based on a survey of 469 chief data officers, the report states that most data and analytics (D&A) leaders with digital initiatives are either leading, or are heavily involved in their organization’s digital transformation efforts. “The results indicate …
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Hybrid cloud is getting more popular, but there are some big challenges
IT leaders everywhere are coming to the realization that hybrid cloud is a great way to optimize their IT infrastructure without disrupting business-critical applications. However, there are major challenges ahead, mostly around cloud-based identity and access management (IAM). This is according to a new report from Google Cloud and identity management company ForgeRock. Based on a poll of 300 IT …
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Edge computing could play a big role for UK businesses
As UK businesses seek to recover from the devastating effects of the pandemic, they should look towards Edge computing. This is according to a new report from trade organization techUK, which believes Edge computing could play a major role in the recovery. According to the report, edge technology can help businesses strengthen their digital infrastructure, build flexibility and resiliency into …
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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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Technology is more important than ever for big business
Large companies believe technology will play an even more central role in their success this year, an analysis of annual reports from FTSE 350 companies suggests. According to consulting firm Accenture, technology was among the most discussed topics in reports these companies put out in 2019 and 2020, with discussions around technology growing by 50 percent year-on-year. Running the annual …
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