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 […]
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 […]