ChannelLife UK - Industry insider news for technology resellers

Opinion stories - Page 20

Julian

Nations race to sovereign encryption in quantum age

Wed, 4th Feb 2026
#
data protection
#
quantum computing
#
risk & compliance
As quantum computing looms, nations race to build sovereign cyber and post-quantum encryption to safeguard critical digital infrastructure.
Rob kunzler

Why High-Stakes Decisions Demand a Different Kind of AI

Wed, 4th Feb 2026
#
digital transformation
#
risk & compliance
#
erp
As AI spreads across business, experts warn high-stakes boardroom decisions demand slower, explainable tools that enhance human judgment.
Global upg. phase 2 partner blog header 7 1200x500px

Apex champions proactive firewall upgrades for MSPs

Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
#
firewalls
#
encryption
#
network security
Apex Computing turns firewall upgrades into planned security strategy, helping clients avoid breaches, downtime and costly distressed buys.
Gina mccintltd.com  41

AI & digital tools reshaping global business travel

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
#
digital transformation
#
erp
#
ai
By 2026, business travel programmes will be smarter, data‑driven and AI‑powered, making trips smoother for both travellers and employers.
Global telco collaboration world map table puzzle connectivity

GSMA brings #ChangeTheFace Alliance into diversity push

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
#
digital transformation
#
it industry
#
nokia
GSMA folds the #ChangeTheFace Alliance into its Connectivity for Good programme, bolstering global diversity and inclusion efforts in tech.
Gina mccintltd.com  41

Travel That Means Business: Why Intentional, AI-Enabled Work Trips Will Define 2026

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
#
digital transformation
#
supply chain
#
risk & compliance
Global business travel spend hit USD $1.57 trillion in 2025, with AI-driven, intentional trips set to power faster growth into 2026.
Gina mccintltd.com  38

The UK's Cyber Security and Resilience Bill is a defining moment for purposeful GRC

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
#
data protection
#
ransomware
#
advanced persistent threat protection
The UK's Cyber Security and Resilience Bill puts GRC at the core of business, demanding real-time oversight, resilience and accountability.
Small business marketer talking to friendly ai with media icons to content

FOMO.ai unveils Hello Gordon for AI-led interviews

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
#
saas
#
martech
#
rpa
FOMO.ai has launched Hello Gordon, a voice-led AI interview tool that turns expert conversations into multi-format, search-ready content.
Nancy smith

Analytic Partners named Forrester Wave Leader for 2026

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
#
cx
#
martech
#
partner programmes
Analytic Partners named a Leader in Forrester's 2026 marketing measurement Wave after topping current offering and scoring highly on strategy.
Fragmented corporate office puzzle segments fraying network cables

Navigating the fragmented future: why enterprise connectivity needs a rethink

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
#
firewalls
#
network infrastructure
#
hybrid cloud
As MPLS declines and the internet fragments, enterprises must build resilient, intelligent networks or see AI ambitions stall.
Tangled multichannel customer journey frustration overflowing data

A CX Measurement Gap That Has Been Circling for Years

Thu, 29th Jan 2026
#
cx
#
martech
#
omnichannel
CX leaders are drowning in data yet missing early friction, as outdated metrics fail to reveal hidden effort across complex journeys.
Prevent duplicate patient records

Duplicate patient records put care & finances at risk

Thu, 29th Jan 2026
#
data protection
#
risk & compliance
#
data privacy
Duplicate patient records can jeopardise safety, inflate costs and risk fines; here's how better data practices and tools can prevent them.
Skyler nesheim

Why lenders need fintech-level payments

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
#
dr
#
digital transformation
#
fintech
Lenders clinging to legacy payment rails are losing borrowers to fintechs that can approve, fund and collect on loans in near real time.
Secure cloud dashboard in network rack with firewall shield glow

SonicWall NSM 3.5 boosts secure-by-design firewalls

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
#
firewalls
#
data protection
#
network infrastructure
SonicWall rolls out NSM 3.5 SaaS, baking credential, data and analytics security into everyday firewall management by default.
Email threat radar

New email phishing tricks exploit QR codes & Teams

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
#
uc
#
firewalls
#
mfa
QR codes in HTML, bogus Teams callbacks and fake Facebook windows are among new email scams sidestepping traditional security tools.
Edmund ng melissa

The impact of email verification on eCommerce success

Tue, 27th Jan 2026
#
cx
#
martech
#
commerce systems
Robust email verification is emerging as a must-have for eCommerce firms seeking higher conversions, lower costs and stronger trust.
Gina mccintltd.com  18

Nine Predictions for AI in 2026, from the Father of AGI

Tue, 27th Jan 2026
#
robots
#
data analytics
#
martech
The pioneer who coined AGI forecasts 2026 as a pivotal year of steady AI gains, from memory-rich assistants to robots in human spaces.
Gina mccintltd.com  13

Government Adoption Signals Web3 Maturity

Tue, 27th Jan 2026
#
digital transformation
#
encryption
#
crypto
Governments are quietly turning Web3 from hype to infrastructure, adopting blockchains for identity, records and public service delivery.
Modern server room firewall shields protecting iot devices secure

SonicWall firewalls strengthen security for IoT era

Mon, 26th Jan 2026
#
malware
#
firewalls
#
ransomware
As IoT devices surge, SonicWall firewalls step in to secure sprawling connected networks without slowing performance or innovation.
Edmund ng melissa

AI data matching: boosting accuracy & cutting costs

Sat, 24th Jan 2026
#
data analytics
#
digital transformation
#
cx
As data grows messy and massive, AI-powered matching promises sharper insight, lower long-run costs and an edge over rigid rule-based tools.