Device platform security front of mind among IT pros, says HP research
81% of IT and security decision-makers (ITSDMs) agree that hardware and firmware security must become a priority to ensure attackers cannot exploit vulnerable devices. An HP report, based on a global study of 800+ ITSDMs and 6,000+ work-from-anywhere (WFA) employees, shows that platform security is a growing concern. However, 68% report that investment in hardware and […]
Global public cloud spending by end-users to hit $723bn in 2025
Worldwide end-user spending on public cloud services is forecast to total $723.4 billion in 2025, up from $595.7 billion in 2024, as AI takes hold across the market. “The use of AI technologies in IT and business operations is unabatedly accelerating the role of cloud computing in supporting business operations and outcomes,” said Sid Nag, Vice President Analyst at Gartner. […]
Majority of UK government bodies lacking cyber insurance despite increasing threats
Many government entities remain unprepared for cyber incidents, with inadequate backup strategies and a lack of cyber insurance coverage, according to research based on Freedom of Information (FoL) request. 256-bit AES XTS hardware-encrypted USB drive specialist Apricorn has revealed findings from its annual survey and FoL requests, revealing what it says is a ‘concerning disregard’ for cyber insurance across both public and […]
Software supply issues leaving UK public sector vulnerable, says report
More than half (51%) of UK IT decision-makers across healthcare, education and government organisations received notification of an attack or vulnerability in their supply chain of software in the last twelve months. Worryingly, it took more than two in five (42%) of organisations more than a week to recover. BlackBerry’s survey of 200 IT decision-makers […]
One third of enterprises will automate 50% of network activities by 2026
By 2026, 30% of enterprises will automate more than half of their network activities, an increase from under 10% in mid-2023. “Infrastructure and operations (I&O) leaders are increasingly looking to AI-based analytics and augmented decision making, including intelligent automation (IA), to improve operational resilience and responsiveness, address complexity and process increasingly large amounts of data through […]
Global information security spending to surpass $200bn in 2025
Worldwide end-user spending on information security is projected to total $212 billion in 2025, up 15.1% from $183.9 billion in 2024, according to data from Gartner, which attributes the expected growth to increased threats and a talent crunch. “The continued heightened threat environment, cloud movement and talent crunch are pushing security to the top of the priorities […]
Formal AI guidance for acceptable AI use at work issued by less then half of employers
The majority of businesses acknowledge AI’s potential risks, yet only a small portion have established comprehensive controls surrounding its use, according to findings from Sapio Research that examine both consumer and employer attitudes towards AI across Europe. The report surveyed 800 consumers and 375 business decision makers responsible for their finance department, with respondents from the UK, […]
Majority of UK businesses expect a cyberattack within a year
70% of UK business leaders expect to suffer a cybersecurity incident in the next 12 months, but only 35% of organisations feel well prepared to deal with one. That’s according to new research from Cloudflare, which polled over 4,000 business and technology leaders across Europe and 430 in the UK, finding that almost half (48%) of […]
Executive leaders ‘struggling to prioritise sustainable IT initiatives’
Some of the most cost-effective sustainable IT initiatives currently have less than a 30% adoption rate by organisations, according to a new survey by Gartner. The survey was conducted in the fourth quarter of 2023 to assess the actions and impact of IT to reduce greenhouse gas emissions within IT and the enterprise. In total, […]
Sustainability monitoring high on CIO agenda for cloud environments
Fifty percent of organisations will adopt sustainability-enabled monitoring by 2026, to manage energy consumption and carbon footprint metrics for their hybrid cloud environments, according to a poll of CIOs conducted by Gartner. This is in response to pressure from investors, customers, regulators and governments, which is forcing organizations to adopt carbon neutrality and net zero […]
