Majority of large businesses caught up in supply chain attacks last year
The majority of large enterprises (64 percent) suffered a software supply chain attack last year, according to a report from security company Anchore. Based on a poll of IT, security and DevOps leaders at 425 companies, the report states that the use of software containers is on the rise thanks to the widespread use of DevOps processes to speed up …
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Inability to locate information quickly is holding businesses back
Modern businesses rely heavily on data and when employees aren’t able to access it quickly, the bottom line suffers. This is according to a new report from intelligent search company Sinequa and research firm APQC, which claims that reliance on data has become even greater since the pandemic. Polling more than 200 high-level knowledge management (KM) and IT leaders for …
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Businesses must reduce digital wastage in cloud
If businesses are able to cut down on digital wastage, a greater proportion of their budget could be funnelled towards cloud investments that drive better business outcomes. This is according to a new report from cloud data management firm NetApp, which claims businesses using cloud could reduce their digital wastage by up to 60 percent. Polling 602 UK employees for …
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Many businesses abandoned failed technology projects during pandemic
The pandemic forced many businesses into rapid digital transformation. While many managed to adopt at least one new technology, plenty of businesses had to backtrack on technology ambitions. This is according to a new report from London-based digital agency Studio Graphene. Polling 750 UK business leaders for its new report, the company found that the majority (56 percent) have successfully …
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Smartphones have become a security nightmare for businesses
Protecting mobile devices used by remote workers from cyberattacks has never been more difficult, cloud security experts at Menlo Security claim. The company surveyed circa 600 IT decision makers from the UK, US and Australia and found that more than half (53 percent) believe it’s impossible to be prepared for all the tactics criminals use against remote workers. Further, almost …
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Security training policies failing to keep pace with change at many businesses
Businesses are struggling to establish cybersecurity training practices that keep up with the pace of change, resulting in heightened exposure to cyberattacks. This is according to a new report from Fujitsu, which also states that the attitude of employees is not helping the situation, as many are not eager to engage with cybersecurity teams. The report states that more than …
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Businesses are on the hunt for technology talent
The pandemic has inspired many businesses to move forward with their digital transformation plans, which also means hiring new staff and upskilling their current employees. This is according to a new report from digital product agency Studio Graphene, which claims that, out of 750 UK decision-makers polled for the report, almost half (45 percent) plan to hiring new tech staff …
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More and more businesses are creating privacy departments
The widespread transition to remote working has put data privacy under the spotlight and organizations of all shapes and sizes have been forced to take note. According to a new report from privacy compliance technology company TrustArc, the number of enterprises with formal privacy departments rose by 17 percent last year. That puts the total percentage at 83, up from 67 …
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BT launches new program to support the smallest businesses
BT has created a new business unit, the sole purpose of which is to help microbusinesses remain operational during the pandemic and grow to their full potential. Classified as companies with up to nine employees, microbusinesses make up 95 percent of the UK’s private sector companies, the telecoms operator explained. In order to help those businesses survive and thrive, the …
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Crossing the chasm: How UK businesses can bridge the digital skills gap
Society is becoming increasingly digital with every day that passes. In January 2020, the UK had 65 million internet users, 45 million social media users and 72 million mobile connections. These figures precede the moment when the pandemic hit British shores and forced even more of us online. UK businesses and organizations have reacted appropriately. In today’s world, news is …
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