Most companies are not prepared for IT needs of the future
IT infrastructure among UK enterprises, but also elsewhere around the world, is not equipped for the digital future. This is according to a new report from IBM, which claims that IT decision makers are aware of the fact and are working diligently to make their networks future-proof. However, there are a number of challenges to navigate along the way. Polling …
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Ransomware attacks set for huge growth in 2021
The strategies employed by cybercriminals are becoming more sophisticated, which means ransomware attacks will likely be more frequent – and more devastating – in the coming year. This is according to a new report from disaster recovery firm Databarracks, which claims that outright prevention of ransomware is “impossible”. The only way to truly stay safe from ransomware attacks, the company …
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Gartner: CIOs now judged on emotional intelligence over technical skill
As the pandemic rolls on, technical skills are no longer the most important qualities for prospective CIOs . Instead, emotional intelligence and soft skills have taken precedence. This is according to a new report from analyst house Gartner, which claims that organizations now understand that their CIOs need to be able to make timely decisions, regardless how tough they are, …
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Websites of UK-based .eu domain holders withdrawn
Tens of thousands .eu domains belonging to British businesses stopped working on the first day of the new year, as a result of Brexit-related legislation. The move was enforced by EURid, the organization that runs the .eu registry. According to a report from The Register, the European Commission’s initial intention was to revoke .eu domains owned by all UK citizens …
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How will headless commerce change your retail experience?
Digital commerce has been a key lifeline for brands this past year, and digitally savvy retailers have been able to drive considerable growth despite the closure of stores. While the national lockdown has now come to an end, local restrictions mean many shoppers are still unwilling to visit the high street. The recent collapse of household names will be a …
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How will automation change the human workplace?
Discussions about the future of the workplace and the growth of automation almost inevitably include its impact on jobs – both positive and negative. Understandably, the focal point is often on the risks to employment, especially given stats such as those from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) that say that roughly 7.4 percent of jobs in England are in …
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Brexit deal recommends use of long-dead software
Imagine copy-and-pasting chunks of legislation into the Brexit trade agreement. Believe it or not, that seems to be exactly what happened. As reported by the BBC, it has been discovered that the Brexit deal refers to Netscape Communicator 4.0, an internet client essentially dead for more than 20 years now, as a “modern e-mail package”. It also recommends the usage …
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SolarWinds hackers found to have accessed Microsoft source code
Microsoft has revealed that whoever was behind the SolarWinds cyberattack managed to view source code repositories for some of its products. The company, however, was quick to downplay the significance of the compromise, providing two main reasons why the criminals can do little with the material accessed. For one, the accounts were view-only, so the attackers could not have altered …
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Most businesses aren’t fussed about AI and automation this year
Most businesses do not intend to work on AI and automation with any sense of urgency this year, despite the fact that board members would generally love to prioritize the use of these technologies. This is according to a new report from technology services company GDS Group. Polling more than 300 senior leaders at global companies, including 150 IT leaders, …
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Paperless vaccination records – it’s smart to digitise the yellow card
The Carte Jaune or Yellow Card is an official vaccination record issued by the World Health Organization (WHO). It is a type of ‘medical passport’ that is recognized internationally and may be required for entry to certain countries where there are increased health risks for travelers. Until recently, holidaymakers will have written down their vaccination status, or printed the details …
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