DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION MONTH: Building architectures that support real-time insight
For both the public and private sectors, digital transformation is increasingly being driven not by applications alone, but by how effectively data can be captured, connected and acted upon in real time. IT leaders are recognising that legacy data architectures (often fragmented, slow and siloed) are no longer fit for purpose. To support modern services, […]
UK industry risks falling behind in AI-driven manufacturing as China accelerates
China is designing the factory of the future, while Europe, and the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) in particular, are struggling with the past. That’s according to Bodo Philipp (pictured), CEO of MHP Consulting UK Limited, and Prof Dr Johann Kranz from the Ludwig Maximilians University (LMU) Munich and others as part of the Industry […]
Have you confirmed your place at the Elevate.Tech Summit?
Free delegate places are still available for the Elevate.Tech Summit, but are in high demand – confirm if you will be joining us in June at the Andaz Hotel in London. We have recently confirmed Sarah Leteney (Group CIO at Urenco) as our Event Chair – She will be hosting a session on “The New IT Leader Mandate – […]
April 2026 is Cloud Strategy Month on IT Briefing – Make sure your solutions are part of it!
Each month on IT Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the IT and cyber security markets – and in April we’re focussing on Cloud Strategy solutions. It’s all part of our ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help IT and security buyers find the best products and services available today. So, if you’re […]
Modernising legacy systems amid ageing infrastructure and skills shortages
Legacy systems remain essential to global business operations. They run core processes, hold important data and are relied on by teams across the world every single day. Yet as organisations globally accelerate digital transformation plans, the future of these core systems is being questioned. With the skills required to maintain and enhance these systems disappearing […]
Memory price surge set to slow PC and smartphone shipments, analysts warn
Rising memory costs are expected to significantly impact global device shipments in 2026, with new research forecasting declines in both the PC and smartphone markets as component price inflation pushes up device costs. According to Gartner, worldwide PC shipments will fall by 10.4% in 2026, while smartphone shipments are projected to decline by 8.4% compared […]
Agentic AI reshaping cyber resilience as CISO role expands
Artificial intelligence, particularly the emergence of agentic AI, is rapidly reshaping cybersecurity strategy, according to a global report from Splunk, part of Cisco, highlighting the growing pressures facing Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs). The CISO Report: From Risk to Resilience in the AI Era, based on a survey of 650 CISOs worldwide, reveals that security […]
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION MONTH: Breaking the legacy barrier – Modernising core systems without disrupting operations
Across the UK’s public sector, legacy IT systems remain one of the biggest barriers to successful digital transformation. Many government departments, local authorities and public service organisations still rely on ageing infrastructure and applications that were never designed for today’s digital demands. Yet replacing these systems outright is rarely straightforward, particularly when they underpin critical […]
AUTOMATION MONTH: Governance, security and compliance in automated healthcare IT environments
Automation is rapidly reshaping healthcare IT estates. From automated patching and infrastructure provisioning to workflow orchestration and AI-assisted service management, NHS trusts and private healthcare providers are increasingly relying on automation to improve resilience and efficiency. But in a sector where patient safety, data protection and regulatory compliance are paramount, automation cannot be allowed to […]
Spike in cyberattacks demand persistent tracking at sea
Not a day goes by without hearing about cyberattacks wreaking havoc for organisations and consumers across the world. The shipping and marine sectors are no exception either. However, the complexity of the attacks here is becoming more sophisticated, and the cost of dealing with them is spiking too. Research from the law firm HFW – as […]