The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has selected IT infrastructure services provider, Kyndryl, to oversee and support its core network infrastructure. It is hoped this one-year extension of their existing partnership will enable Defra to further reduce technical debt as part of its cloud adoption journey. Defra provides numerous critical digital services […]
The cyber threat landscape is growing more complex and unforgiving with each passing year. In 2025, outdated disaster recovery (DR) plans will leave businesses alarmingly vulnerable to increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks. In the UK, notable incidents such as the NHS Synnovis data breach, which disrupted thousands of medical appointments and procedures, the Asda cyberattack, which left […]
Qlik, a global leader in data integration, data quality, analytics, and artificial intelligence, has launched its Data Flow capabilities within Qlik Cloud Analytics. Designed to address the time-intensive challenges of preparing datasets for analytics and AI, this new feature allows users to visually combine, clean, and shape data through an intuitive drag-and-drop interface. By reducing […]
Proper planning is the first step for a successful on-premises Exchange Server to Microsoft 365 migration. In this article, we will discuss how to plan just such a Microsoft 365 migration project. We will also mention an EDB converter tool that can help smooth the transition from on-premises to Microsoft 365. On-premises Exchange Server to […]
Indonesia’s antitrust agency has slapped Google with a fine of around 202 billion rupiah ($12.4 million) for what it calls ‘unfair business practices’ tied to its payment system for the Google Play Store. The case, which began in 2022, looked into allegations that Google abused its dominant position by pushing Indonesian app developers to utilise […]
Eight European IT organisations, comprising Arsys, BIT, Gdańsk University of Technology, Infobip, IONOS, Kontron, MONDRAGON Corporation, and Oktawave, have launched virt8ra, a multi-provider edge cloud designed for Europe. Led by OpenNebula Systems, a Spanish open-source company, the initiative intends to create a flexible infrastructure that connects many cloud providers. The initial rollout covers six EU […]
The EU’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) regulation came into full effect on January 17, 2025, two years after its official adoption. The regulation aims to strengthen the resilience of the financial sector against various digital risks, including cyber threats and technology failures. It establishes a comprehensive framework that requires financial institutions to put in […]
A recent global survey by Recon Analytics, commissioned by Seagate Technology, paints an interesting picture of the future of AI and data storage. Business leaders from 15 industries in 10 countries are bracing for an explosion of data as AI adoption grows, with many expecting cloud-based storage forming the centre of data repositories in the […]
The SaaS industry is undergoing a significant transformation. In the past, organisations were open to adopting a range of specialised tools en masse. But now, the pendulum is beginning to swing in the other direction. Facing unwieldy tech stacks, fragmented data and considerable overspend, more and more companies are shifting to a strategy focused on […]
Cloud technologies are at the heart of digital transformation today, driving innovation and agility across industries. With the rapid adoption of platforms like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, organisations are increasingly investing in cloud training solutions to upskill their workforces and maximise the benefits of cloud computing. However, the abundance of options available can make […]