Digital skills ‘disaster’ approaching for the UK
In a time when digital skills are in demand as never before, young people are steering clear of IT subjects on universities, new research has found. These are the conclusions of a new report from the Learning & Work Institute, a think tank that claims, if the trend continues, the UK is heading straight for a “catastrophic digital skills shortage …
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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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UK tech jobs fall, but demand for skills is growing
The number of technology jobs in the UK has seen a major decline in the past year, according to a new analysis from consulting firm Accenture. The company’s UK Tech Talent Tracker claims the number of technology job listings on LinkedIn’s Professional Network in the UK fell by more than half (57 percent) in these last 12 months, seeing a …
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Mac malware saw a huge rise in 2020
It’s been a busy 2020 for hackers, as a new report shows a record-breaking number of malware samples for Apple’s desktop OS, as well as Microsoft’s Windows. In a recent report, Atlas VPN claims that were more Mac OS malware samples in 2020 than the previous eight years combined. Since 2012, when it first started tracking malware for Apple’s OS, …
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Protecting the supply chain: Hardening systems to safeguard vaccine distribution and other critical functions
Security teams began 2021 on high-alert, following a year of unexpected pandemic challenges and one of the most notable supply chain attacks to-date. While the SolarWinds attack posed the greatest threat for high-value targets across government, critical infrastructure, and the private sector, the impact of the attack far exceeds the list of organizations affected. The event initiated a global reckoning …
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Developers are at the core of the business recovery
Digital transformation was important for business growth even before Covid-19 arrived, but the pandemic has made it pivotal. At the center of every digital transformation are software developers, and it seems that decision-makers in the UK are well aware of this fact. This is according to a new report from cloud communications provider Twilio, based on a poll of CTOs, …
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Quantum computing software takes center stage
You’ve probably heard about the rapidly evolving field of quantum computing. These systems operate completely differently than classical computers, e.g. by crunching qubits (quantum bits versus binary bits). QPUs (which refer to quantum computers) process multiple states simultaneously using qubits, and vendors are working hard on their QPUs to bring faster machines to market. But innovation in the space is …
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IT pros can lead businesses to peak data performance
The notion of a data-driven organization – where people have easy access to the insights they need to guide their decision making – has spread fast over recent years. Even before Covid, organizations of all sizes were facing chaotic and uncertain trading environments. Globalization and advances in technology meant that new threats and opportunities could emerge at a moment’s notice. …
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How to assemble the perfect data stack to supercharge growth in 2021
Digital has been the key to survival for many brands since the beginning of the global pandemic. Businesses of all sizes have been forced to take the majority of their customer interactions online, embracing e-commerce and on-demand models almost overnight. The resulting explosion of customer touchpoints – from websites and apps to payment, messaging and support – has also generated …
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AI: The need for transparency in the cybersecurity industry
Over the last decade, AI, once a far-fetched theme of old-school science-fiction movies, has quickly grown into one of the most prolific emerging technologies – and, by association, one of the most recognizable buzzwords out there. Virtually every industry today – healthcare, transportation, manufacturing, agriculture, banking, retail, finance – has either implemented or is planning to implement AI in some …
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