Email security ‘a ticking time bomb’ in the finance industry

As financial services companies grow, so does their dependence on email. However, the increasing use of email brings with it the potential for a rise in cyberattacks, and leaders in the industry are worried. These are the conclusions of a new report from cybersecurity company Mimecast, which states that almost two-thirds (62 percent) of financial services organizations believe it’s either …

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Google says it has created a “time crystal” in a quantum computer

In a new research paper, that might prove to be a shot in the arm for Quantum computing, scientists from Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) along with several others from around the world, have used Google Quantum AI hardware to reportedly create the world’s first time crystal. Described by the scientists as a new form of quantum matter, time …

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Maintaining legacy systems is a major drain on time and resources

IT engineers are spending huge portions of their time addressing technical debt, which prevents them from working on their goals and has a negative impact on morale. This is according to a new report from software development firm Stepsize, which claims the average engineer spends approximately six hours every week sorting out technical debt – a product of rushed delivery …

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It’s time we made connectivity critical to national infrastructure

The term ‘Critical National Infrastructure’ (CNI) is often bandied around without much explanation of what it entails. Put simply, CNI is the engine that keeps the nation’s wheels moving forward. It’s the backbone of the UK, comprising the facilities, systems, sites, information, networks and processes upon which daily life depends, whether that’s the water coming out of your taps, or …

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Hackers have stolen a march during the pandemic: It’s time to catchup

With the UK economy now in recovery mode, Andy Barratt, UK MD at international cybersecurity consultancy Coalfire, looks at the advantages Covid-19 has afforded hackers, and what businesses need to do to level the playing field. A large proportion of businesses have had what would be lightly termed as a ‘challenging’ 12 months, with Covid-19 restrictions forcing firms to adopt …

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Why today is the perfect time to prepare for a 5G revolution

For several years, 5G has promised to transform connectivity for the better. The technology is designed to provide a high-speed, high-bandwidth connection free of wires and geographical constraints — but it hasn’t been fully rolled out in many areas, and experts doubt it will be anytime soon. Despite this doubt, 5G implementation has continued steadily in recent years, moving closer …

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The spread of time and global regulations in Asia PAC

Today, everything is getting faster: our mobile phones, sports cars, Olympic athletes. Most noticeably, our computers.  But speed doesn’t come without problems. As we process more data at higher speeds across more servers, it becomes difficult to ensure data is reliable. Reliability is particularly important for the financial services industry where there are significant consequences for those that can’t prove …

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Cloud spending topped data centers for the first time last year

Businesses around the world spent more money on cloud infrastructure than they did on on-premise solutions for the first time last year, new figures have said. A report from market researchers Synergy Research Group claims enterprise spending on cloud-based solutions grew by another third (35 percent) in 2020, compared to the year before, adding that total annual spending has now …

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Why it’s time for the tech industry to stand up and be counted on sustainability

Games consoles, tablets and new models of mobile phones were likely to be just some of the items topping Christmas wish lists last year as consumer obsession with the latest gadgets continues. But what impact is this obsession with the newest models of these devices having on our planet? It’s estimated that the average person upgrades their mobile phone about …

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