UK businesses are being hit with thousands of new cyberattacks each day
Every 45 seconds, a business in the UK suffers a cyberattack. This is according to a new report from business ISP Beaming, which claims the attack rate has never been higher. The report states that the number of cyberattacks against organizations in the UK rose 11 percent in Q1 2021, compared to the same period last year. In the first …
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Five strategies for businesses to jump start 5G digital transformation
5G certainly had its moment in the spotlight in 2020. From Huawei’s removal from UK infrastructure to Ericsson leading the UK’s nationwide deployment, it has certainly been a talking point from a political, economic and consumer perspective. But, how can businesses realize the potential of 5G? We read a lot about how it is going to transform our lives, from …
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How businesses are making way for zero trust
Traditionally, the companies used to work on a castle-and-moat security principle. In this model, it is not easy to obtain access to the application from outside the network. However, anyone inside the network is considered a trusted source by default. The issue with this system was that once anyone gained access to the network, the attacker could easily access all …
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The need for businesses to adopt a start-up mentality
The Covid-19 pandemic radically changed the way we worked across the UK in 2020. April 2020 saw almost half of the UK working from home, while there has been a 212 percent rise in job adverts that involve remote working. Many have welcomed the change to a better work-life balance, with some employees going so far as to claim they …
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Database-related bottlenecks are holding businesses back
Covid-19 has forced many organizations to speed up their digital transformation, resulting in the creation of unprecedented amounts of data and putting databases under strain. To solve this emerging problem, businesses are turning towards cloud-based solutions. This is according to a new report from database management system SingleStore, based on a poll of 500 IT professionals, which claims data demands …
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Businesses woefully under-prepared for ‘work anywhere’ model
Businesses across Europe are woefully under-prepared for the ‘work anywhere’ model, a new report from technology and accessories provider Targus suggests. Polling 4,000 office workers in the UK, Germany, and France, the company found that businesses are failing to equip staff with all the necessary tools to enable them to work productively and sustainably from home. These tools include a …
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How businesses can drive mobile app engagement in 2021
Did you know that the combined app downloads from both Google Play Store and App store were 36.5 billion in 2020? The figure is rising as we speak and comment on how apps have become an extension of people’s mobile usage. Echoing this finding, another study has found that on an average adult spends more than 4 hours with mobile …
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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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Network complexity is becoming a serious problem for businesses
WAN is growing in popularity among businesses, but it’s also causing plenty of concern. This is according to a new report from cloud-first WAN solutions provider Aryaka, which states that continued WAN and application growth is resulting in increased network complexity. The company’s latest report states that the number of enterprises deploying at least 500 distinct applications has grown to …
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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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