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A new survey conducted by security and systems management company Tanium indicates that 40% of businesses feel more exposed to cyber attacks than ever before – and there is good reason for it. The truth is it’s easier than ever for someone to become a hacker and with GDPR just around the corner, it is vital...

Unreliable and non-responsive IT systems are a no-no in healthcare. As technology weaves its way into every aspect of the practitioner-patient relationship, one IT-blow could literally mean life or death. Healthcare’s technological infrastructure cannot afford to be delicate. Yet worryingly, the sector is a prime target for cyber criminals. According to IBM’s X-Force Threat Intelligence...

Self service is everywhere – you can pay for your groceries without the need of a cashier, you can deposit money at the bank without speaking to a member of staff and now you can access IT support without speaking to a technical assistant. The robotic voice sounding “unexpected item in the bagging area” may...

Data migration should be well planned and well executed. If not, it could seriously hinder your organisation. We have all witnessed the catastrophic effects of what can go wrong when migrating from legacy systems. The banking industry is a particular example; thanks to the large volumes of data they house, a general lack of data...

SCC, Europe’s largest independent IT services business, has announced the acquisition of Hobs On-Site Limited. Hobs On-Site are the business processing outsource division of the Hobs Group. The new business will be renamed M2 Managed Document Services and sit alongside M2, SCC’s existing specialist Managed Print Services (MPS) business. M2 was acquired in 2014 by...

Criminals are launching more attacks on UK businesses than ever before. Enterprises across the country have had to up their game in an attempt to protect themselves from ransomware, data breaches and weaknesses in supply chain.   It just takes a quick Google search of ‘cyber attacks’ to see the sheer amount of news coverage...

A modern business needs a modern data centre. Yet, many enterprises are still quibbling over making the decision to co-locate. Over the years, organisations have capitalised heavily into specific network, storage and computing capabilities, creating a data centre unique to them, in which to manage and host their applications. Hardware and software aren’t the only...

In the last decade, converged systems have revolutionised the world of data centre management. They have transformed the now-defined ‘traditional approach’, which sees a huge amount of business time poured into choosing storage, servers and networking software, to then spend even more time testing and deploying it. Plus, when support is needed, multiple vendors need...

Artificial intelligence’ (AI) is the buzzword on everybody’s lips. It first came to life in the 1950s, but latest advancements and innovations have propelled it into the spotlight and it has now become a talking point for many, especially those in the tech world. The capabilities of AI are reaching unprecedented levels and will continue...

With an exponential increase in data production in the last decade many companies are finding that their private clouds can no longer handle peak-time demand; this is leading to a shift in hybrid cloud usage. But when moving to a hybrid system, will your colocation provider meet your specific needs? Make sure you consider these...

For many millennials and emerging Generation Z customers, the on-demand economy is so overarching that many have no idea what the world was like without instant consumer gratification. The busy high street; queueing in shops; Blockbuster videos; Radio Rentals. All are redundant in the on-demand economy. From instant video streaming on Netflix to online home...

Today, legacy business models are facing an uncertain period, driven by technologies that are disrupting traditional industries. In this new era, competitiveness depends on how well enterprises can react and respond to market requirements and ever-changing conditions. To maintain a competitive edge and advantage, it’s essential for businesses to embrace digital transformation, revamp their existing...