The origins of cloud computing are – rather appropriately – somewhat nebulous. It can be argued that the seeds of this transformational technology were sown in the 1960s when time-sharing systems opened the door to multiple users being able to access mainframe computers all at once. Fast-forward thirty years, and AT&T’s launch of its PersonaLink […]
For organisations that are always trying to leverage the latest technology to gain an edge over their competitors, utilising public cloud computing is at the top of the list for most decision makers. The scalability and cost-effectiveness, along with businesses not needing to invest in traditional infrastructure and having it managed by a third party, […]
In the fast-evolving world of healthcare, technology is playing a pivotal role in improving patient care, streamlining operations, and enhancing overall efficiency. Cloud computing, in particular, is emerging as a game-changer in the healthcare sector. By providing scalable, flexible, and cost-effective solutions, cloud computing is transforming how healthcare providers manage data, collaborate, and deliver services. […]
Could you imagine trying to explain a zero-day vulnerability to your grandma? Or maybe do a deep dive into the mechanics behind ransomware to a friend who still writes their usernames and passwords on sticky notes? If you work in cybersecurity, you’ve likely already faced similar challenges—translating extremely technical concepts to non-technical audiences. And while […]
Rob Vann, chief solutions officer at Cyberfort, explains how AI is fundamentally changing the threat landscape for cloud environments. How is AI fundamentally changing the threat landscape for cloud environments? This is an interesting question as, of course, AI is a tool that is useful to both good and bad actors. For now, let’s assume […]
A reported cyberattack targeting Oracle Cloud has raised concerns about potential data exposure across a wide range of organisations. On March 21, cybersecurity firm CloudSEK said that 6 million records had been compromised, with over 140,000 Oracle Cloud tenants possibly affected. CloudSEK attributed the incident to a threat actor identified as “rose87168,” who allegedly obtained […]
Huawei Cloud has announced several solutions and technologies at the Huawei Cloud Go-Global Summit 2025 (Chongqing, China, March 24-25), designed to support Chinese companies developing their businesses to serve overseas markets. Jacqueline Shi, President of Huawei Cloud’s Global Marketing and Sales Service (see image above), said the key to expansion was a change in practice, […]
Amazon Echo devices will stop supporting local processing of voice requests starting March 28, 2025. In a few days, all requests made to Alexa will be processed through Amazon’s cloud rather than locally on the device. Amazon has notified Echo users about the change via email. “We are reaching out to let you know that […]
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 […]
Major-General Jonathan Shaw’s expertise in cybersecurity and defence strategy has shaped the future of national security. The cybersecurity keynote speaker was the first Head of the Defence Cyber Security Programme at the UK Ministry of Defence, pioneering modern cyber defence initiatives. We spoke to Jonathan to explore how organisations can strengthen their cybersecurity, navigate evolving […]