The growth market for managed services: Opportunity in 2025
Despite the current turbulent economic climate, research firms across the world are forecasting great opportunity for managed services providers. For instance the firm, Horizon Grand View Research, points out that in 2023 the market generated a revenue of USD 17,471.8 million. It forecasts that this figure will reach USD 42,125 million by 2023, and anticipates growth […]
Censornet: Let’s simplify cybersecurity
Censornet’s all-in-one cloud security platform brings together the power of email, web, cloud application security, and identity management to provide unmatched protection for small to mid-sized enterprises. Censornet’s unified solution simplifies and strengthens security, helping businesses stay resilient without the burden of managing multiple vendors or complex setups. The platform deploys in days, not months, […]
The human cost of ransomware cyber attacks in healthcare
In recent years, the NHS has faced numerous challenges, with the likes of staff shortages, the impact of an ageing population, and an ever-increasing backlog of patients all playing a part in straining its resources. However, with the government announcing in the recent Autumn Budget that the NHS would receive an extra £1.57bn for new surgical […]
Achieve real behaviour change: Human Risk Review 2024
New research from SoSafe reveals that 85% of UK security professionals consider today’s cyber threat landscape to be the most challenging in five years, with only 44% expecting improvement in the next 12 months. SoSafe’s 2024 Human Risk Review highlights this increasing danger, based on insights from over 1,250 security leaders and 3.2 million data points from […]
Data centres given Critical National Infrastructure status in UK – what does this mean for data centre providers?
By David Varney, partner at UK law firm Burges Salmon Earlier this month, the Technology Secretary Peter Kyle declared that UK data centres will now be classified as Critical National Infrastructure (UK CNI), marking the first new CNI designation since 2015. UK CNI constitutes critical elements of infrastructure of which the loss or compromise could result in […]
How AI can help address security challenges created by IT/OT integration?
By Jake Mitchell, who writes for Phytools, the North American distributor of network solutions The convergence of Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) has been transformative for multiple industries, enabling businesses to monitor processes in real-time, improve operational efficiency and inform thought leaders to make improved decisions. However, this integration comes with its own set […]
Learning from the CrowdStrike Outage: The importance of robust disaster recovery strategies and trusted advisors
In IT and cloud computing, system crashes and outages can have profound impacts on businesses of all sizes all across the world. Systems that usually go unnoticed, working behind the scenes, can at the click of a button be brought down, bringing industries to their knees. The recent outage involving CrowdStrike, a leading cybersecurity firm, highlighted […]
ACCESS CONTROL MONTH: Navigating the Maze – Sourcing trusted access control solutions for CIOs
Securing physical and digital access is paramount for any organisation. For Chief Information Officers (CIOs), the responsibility of selecting a trusted access control solutions provider carries significant weight. This article explores key approaches to guide CIOs in navigating the diverse landscape and finding the ideal partner… 1. Define Your Needs Clearly: Start by conducting a […]
Asset financing – and how to avoid getting stung by unexpected costs from hyperscalers
“To hyperscale or not to hyperscale” remains a key question for any CIO. And, while the majority of large organisations have already taken that step, for some, if not all, they question whether their IT infrastructure strategy is delivering the cost and flexibility benefits expected. At a time when capex budgets are coming under ever […]
New research from Vanson Bourne highlights cloud security concerns among IT professionals
Nearly all organizations are relying on the cloud to store sensitive data and run critical systems. But for many, cloud security hasn’t kept up. New research from Vanson Bourne surveyed 1,600 IT and security decision makers across eight countries to discover that more than 60 percent believe their organization’s cloud security poses a significant risk. […]
