As European companies struggle to realise the full value of their cloud investments, we as technology leaders need to recognise that successful digital transformation rests on three fundamental pillars: people, processes, and tools. While the industry emphasises ‘people-first’ approaches for emerging technologies such as AI, we must apply this same principle to cloud migration, while […]
Recent advancements in quantum computing, including improvements in qubit count, coherence time and gate fidelity, have yet to provide a practical edge over classical computers. That was the conclusion of Forrester’s 2024 Quantum Computing Trends report. Quantum systems remain experimental and are unable to deliver the large-scale results needed to rival traditional computing methods. So […]
Warner Hotels, originally founded in 1932 as Warner Holiday Camp, is a hospitality company boasting numerous picturesque country and coastal properties dotted all around the UK – including North Wales, Somerset, Herefordshire, Berkshire, North Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire, Isle of Wight, Suffolk, Hampshire and Warwickshire. For the past four years, the company’s head of cloud and IT […]
AirTrunk, a key player in hyperscale data centres in Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ), is stepping up its commitment to Malaysia. The company has unveiled plans for JHB2, its second cloud and AI-ready data centre in Johor’s Iskandar Puteri region. Once fully built, JHB2 will deliver over 270 megawatts (MW) of capacity, catering to the […]
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 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 […]
Despite widespread market volatility and geopolitical tensions, the global tech sector is demonstrating unexpected resilience, according to a comprehensive new industry survey released by international law firm DLA Piper. The firm’s 2024 Tech Index, which expanded its scope beyond Europe for the first time to include 1,200 executives in six major regions, reveals a tech… Read more »
Cisco is pushing the frontiers of quantum technology with a focus on practical quantum networks and data centres. At its recent Quantum Summit 2024, Cisco brought together industry experts to explore breakthroughs in everything from quantum networking to security. However, its vision for a next-generation quantum data centre took centre stage. Cisco’s ambitious concept for… Read more »
As AI continues to shape cloud strategies, UK IT leaders are prioritising investments in cloud technology, but they are also facing significant challenges. A recent survey conducted by Censuswide on behalf of Red Hat polled 609 IT managers across the UK and other major markets. More than 80% of IT managers report an urgent AI… Read more »
Oracle has unveiled new AI-powered capabilities within Oracle Fusion Cloud Service and Oracle Fusion Cloud Field Service that help service teams increase productivity, better understand customer issues, and serve their customers more effectively. The latest updates improve customer satisfaction by automatically identifying customer issues, recommending actions, streamlining resolution, and improving first-time fix rates. Jeff Wartgow,… Read more »