Encouraging 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 […]
Read MoreHow smaller businesses can cut IT costs
The world of computers and technology has always been a fast moving one. Whatever you buy this month will most likely have been replaced by something better, faster and probably cheaper next month. For smaller businesses looking to make sensible decisions, this is a problem. But not having effective information technology is an issue too. […]
Read MoreThere’s a cyber skills shortage – it’s official
There has been talk within the IT industry of a shortage of cyber security skills for several years. However, last week the Government made the shortage official by adding cyber security engineers and analysts to its Shortage Occupation List. [1] The SOL, drawn up by the Government’s Migration Advisory Committee, is the recognised measure of […]
Read MoreHow the cloud is transforming IT in more ways than you think
The cloud was initially all about a convenient way of storing and sharing data. No more messing about with memory sticks when you needed to take work home and no more worries about forgetting to back up your data. As the technology has developed and our links to the internet have become faster, it’s become […]
Read MoreWhy text may not be the best choice for two-factor authentication
Many cyberattacks are carried out using stolen or weak credentials. Which is why the security industry is encouraging us to take more care of our logins by adding two-factor authentication (2FA). This means that after entering your password, you have to enter a verification code that’s sent to you via another device. There are a […]
Read MoreCloud access could be crucial to US-China trade
Trade talks – some would call it a trade dispute – between the United States and China have been ongoing for several months [1] with goods, services and the threat of tariffs and an all-out trade war at the heart of the negotiations. But it’s emerged this week that the cloud could be a key […]
Read MoreHow the cloud is transforming IT
We all know that the IT world is a fast moving one. One of the major shifts in recent years has been the movement of systems to the cloud. This started with storage as public services quickly caught on as a way to store and exchange data. But as faster and more reliable internet connections […]
Read MoreAfter Google was hit with €50m GDPR fine, what next ?
When the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) was introduced last year, giving regulators the ability to levy big fines of up to four per cent of turnover for non-compliance, it was only going to be a matter of time before a company got caught out. It is perhaps surprising, however, that one of the first […]
Read MoreHow businesses can make the most of their cloud resources
Cloud technology has now been around for long enough that most companies have adopted it in some form. Whether it’s public, private, or hybrid, the cloud is now widely used and it’s matured into being far more than just a storage medium. The global cloud market is expected to exceed $1 trillion by 2024 [1] […]
Read MoreThe IT security trends to look for in 2019
The IT security trends to look for in 2019 The cyber security landscape is a constantly evolving one; not only do threats change but so does the technology to fight them, together with the regulatory landscape surrounding the protection of data. So, what are some of the trends that will impact how businesses secure their […]
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