Opinion stories - Page 116
5 data center ideas that would never have been imagined 50 years ago
Thu, 28th Jun 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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iot
From power backup to predictive maintenance, modern data centers have come a long way. Embracing new technology is key for businesses to stay competitive.
Service providers take note: an insight into the future of work
Wed, 27th Jun 2018
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partner programmes
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supply chain
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managed services
The $3 trillion services market hovers on the cusp of disruption as organisations worldwide begin to transform the way they work forever.
Three effective strategies for protecting your backups from ransomware
Mon, 25th Jun 2018
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storage
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malware
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dr
Three key things you should be doing with your data protection strategy to make sure your backups are there when you need them most.
Fileless malware: Today's unseen threat to businesses
Mon, 25th Jun 2018
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advanced persistent threat protection
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interactive
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opinion
The number of fileless malware attacks is on the rise, with a survey estimating a 35% increase in 2018. Here's how to protect yourself.
Gartner: Is security just too damn hard? Is product+service the future?
Sat, 23rd Jun 2018
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siem
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ueba
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cybersecurity
A Gartner analyst believes there is a revolution coming in the cybersecurity industry that will sweep away many existing products.
Getting up to speed: five EOFY tips to improve your IT security
Fri, 22nd Jun 2018
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cybersecurity
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opinion
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content security
As the financial year ends, it's the perfect time to boost your IT security. Discover five key tips to safeguard your business infrastructure.
Small businesses don't ignore the GDPR; it matters now
Fri, 22nd Jun 2018
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data protection
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
Any company that's doing business in Europe will be subject to the GDPR, including companies based in a foreign country.
How to get the right kind of control over your cloud
Fri, 22nd Jun 2018
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data protection
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iam
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risk & compliance
Trusting the cloud means redefining control—understand your CSP's role, craft a robust IAM strategy, and ensure compliance for a secure transition.
Data centre security: Technology alone is not the answer
Wed, 20th Jun 2018
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hyperscale
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dc
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breach prevention
Arturo Maqueo says he has seen many security breaches over the years and ironically this is most often in data centres with state-of-the-art security.
Edge data centres: Future-defining tech or just a bad joke?
Tue, 19th Jun 2018
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hyperscale
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edge computing
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dc
Volta's managing director discusses the topic of edge data centres and how the days of consolidation could be numbered.
How IT service desk admin jobs will be transformed by smart automation
Tue, 19th Jun 2018
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uc
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martech
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it automation
Developments in AI technologies like ML and natural language processing will strengthen the connection between IT teams and their organisation.
Why 'best-fit' is replacing 'best-of-breed' software solutions
Fri, 15th Jun 2018
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data analytics
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planning
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software
Businesses are shifting from 'best-of-breed' to 'best-fit' software solutions, prioritising customisation and cost-efficiency over one-size-fits-all approaches.
Thinking beyond the box: Why software-defined networks are the future
Thu, 14th Jun 2018
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
Enterprises are constantly under pressure to innovate, scale and deploy new services at speed all while trying to ensure costs remain low.
Weighing up the email security threat in EMEA
Tue, 12th Jun 2018
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firewalls
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email security
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breach prevention
Barracuda's SVP shares some startling new research - 80% of EMEA organisations faced an email attack last year, while 73% believe they're increasing.
The hard question from Lenovo: Is your data centre sustainable?
Tue, 12th Jun 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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supply chain
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power / energy
Lenovo Data Centre Group's Rob Makin shares how organisations that embrace a green data centre strategy will be the winners long term.
Phishing declines, but targets increase - report
Mon, 11th Jun 2018
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phishing
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email security
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opinion
For the second quarter in a row, Q1 saw a slight decrease of over 2% in overall phishing detections from Q4 of 2017.
Back to basics: 4 common sense steps to avoid a software attack
Fri, 8th Jun 2018
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cybersecurity
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software
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flexera
Flexera's SVP for EMEA shares inside information into why businesses are more at risk than ever and what they can do to better protect themselves.
How virtual services drive real local internet breakout benefits
Fri, 8th Jun 2018
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
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sdn
How the rise of SD-WAN has simplified local internet breakout deployments, and why security is still a pervasive issue.
Making an impact with data: top tips for CDOs
Thu, 7th Jun 2018
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Chief Data Officers must reframe their approach to data, shifting from static stores to dynamic flows, leveraging real-time insights for operational impact.
Workplace culture: The first line of infosec defence
Thu, 7th Jun 2018
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advanced persistent threat protection
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bitdefender
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opinion
A company's greatest data security threat isn't tech-related; it's a lax workplace culture. Here are four essential steps to fortify your organisation.