How the cloud is changing organisations
While cloud computing has been around for a long time, it’s only in the last decade that the technology has matured enough for it to enter the mainstream and become a viable alternative to in-house systems and data centres. The cloud is now routinely at the top of business shopping lists when it comes to […]
Read MoreWhy security needs to be closer to the edge
The increase in the number of IoT devices coupled with a trend towards BYOD and the continued adoption of cloud services means that the focus on business security is moving away from protecting the core network to dealing with devices at the edge. All of these extra devices plus a blurring of the personal and […]
Read MoreThe role of blockchain in IT security
Blockchain technology is widely associated with crypto currencies such as Bitcoin, allowing transactions to be recorded in a way that is not easy to tamper with. But blockchain has wider implications for protecting transactions and for securing IT devices, so how does it work and what implications does it have for the future? What is […]
Read MoreWhere next for cloud technology?
When the cloud first emerged in the 2000s, the world wasn’t really ready for it. The attractions of cloud storage, for example, were obvious, but a lack of fast, reliable internet connections limited its usefulness. The 2010s saw the cloud coming of age as networking technology caught up to the point where not only could […]
Read MoreWhy the cloud is crucial to our future
Although the idea of the cloud isn’t a new one, it’s only with the advent of fast fibre optic networks opening up high-speed internet access to large areas of the world that its full potential is starting to be realised. In its early days, the cloud was simply a place to store data, whether backups […]
Read MoreFake social media profiles and how to spot them
Social networking for grown-ups site LinkedIn recently announced a crackdown on fake profiles. The site which has more than 600 million users around the world has been plagued by the fakes which are often used to send spam messages or phish for information. LinkedIn has taken action on over 21 million fake profiles in the […]
Read MoreBig data and how it can assist IT support
In the last few years, businesses have started to accumulate vast amounts of data about their customers. This is thanks to online transactions, Internet of Things devices and more. In many cases, that data is being used to improve services or boost health outcomes. In others, it’s being used for shadier purposes. [1] One area […]
Read MoreCapital One breach raises doubts over cloud security
Credit card company Capital One revealed on Monday the 29th of July that information on over 106 million of its customers had been exposed in one of the largest banking breaches ever. [1] The breach took place on the 19th of July and exposed the data of mainly US and Canadian customers applying for credit […]
Read MoreGlobal public cloud spending set to double by 2023, driven by as-a-service delivery
Spending on public cloud services is already significant as more and more businesses seek to take advantage of the cost savings and scalability that it offers. The public cloud sector is by no means at its peak, however. The latest findings from research company IDC [1] suggest that public cloud spend could have more than […]
Read MoreEncouraging the rise of the public sector cloud
In 2013, the Government announced that it was adopting a ‘cloud first’ policy where public sector IT is concerned. [1] The policy is intended to allow central and local government organisations to exploit the potential cost savings and added flexibility of cloud services. The ultimate aim is to free up funds to be spent on […]
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