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 […]
Here’s how much data breaches cost US businesses in 2025
By Mark Edgeworth (pictured), CEO at Hicomply Data breaches across the US continued at scale throughout 2025, reinforcing cybersecurity as a board-level business risk rather than a purely technical issue. While breach volumes remained high, the defining feature of 2025 was the expanding cost, with regulatory exposure, supply-chain disruption and reputational damage compounding direct financial […]
From AI and Data Security to Analytics and Automation, the Elevate.Tech Summit has you covered
You’re invited to attend the Elevate.Tech Summit, taking place in person on 17th June at the Andaz Hotel, London Liverpool Street – delegate places are in high demand, so be sure to register today! This event provides the best experience for senior IT professionals, looking to attend thought leadership sessions & explore a diverse range of key industry solution […]
March 2026 is Digital Transformation 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 March we’re focussing on Digital Transformation 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 […]
121% YoY increase in DDoS attacks, with UK in the firing line
The total number of DDoS attacks more than doubled in Q4 2025 to hit 47.1 million, compared to 21.3 million in the same period of 2024, representing a 121% YoY increase. That’s according to Cloudflare’s latest quarterly DDoS threat report, sharing the latest global attack trends and insights, including the Aisuru/Kimwolf botnet attacks which bombarded network servers at unprecedented levels. Cloudflare […]
AUTOMATION MONTH: Preparing enterprise IT estates for an automation-first operating model
Across enterprise IT estates attending Elevate.Tech, automation has moved from isolated scripting to a strategic priority. Infrastructure provisioning, patch management, service desk workflows, cloud cost optimisation and incident response are increasingly automated. Yet, the biggest barrier to success is rarely technical, it’s organisational. Automation programmes succeed or fail based on how well IT teams are […]