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Fast-approaching Datacloud Nordic to deliver exclusive opportunities
DataCentre infrastructure

Fast-approaching Datacloud Nordic to deliver exclusive opportunities

BroadGroup's pioneering networking and business deal-making event for the data centre and cloud industry is just around the corner.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Oct 2017
Industry experts weigh in on getting ready for GDPR
Data Protection

Industry experts weigh in on getting ready for GDPR

A recent worrying survey found that only 3 in every 10 UK businesses have started preparing for the GDPR - seven experts have provided their insights.

By Ashton Young • 6 min read • Tue, 17th Oct 2017
Ghana's oldest ISP turns 20, says bright times ahead for IT in Africa
Digital Transformation

Ghana's oldest ISP turns 20, says bright times ahead for IT in Africa

AfricaOnline says they will continue to invest in Africa's digital economy thereby continuing their journey together into the digital world.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Oct 2017
Not again… Expert discusses potential SECOND Equifax breach
Firewalls

Not again… Expert discusses potential SECOND Equifax breach

It was only weeks ago that one of the single largest data breaches in history was announced - now Equifax may have been hacked again.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2017
Nearly half of UK IT infrastructure moving to cloud in next 6 months
Migration

Nearly half of UK IT infrastructure moving to cloud in next 6 months

A new survey has found digital transformation is driving mass cloud adoption in the UK, however many still remain cautious about costs.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2017
Expert provides vital security tips for cloud-connected businesses
Malware

Expert provides vital security tips for cloud-connected businesses

A technologist from Node4 shares his insights on the rise of cybercrime and the basic questions businesses need to answer to protect themselves.

By Steve Nice • 5 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2017
eCommerce apps - Worth the expense or a waste of time?
Marketing Technologies

eCommerce apps - Worth the expense or a waste of time?

The eCommerce market in South Africa will amount to US$2.7 billion in 2017 with an annual expected growth rate of 14.2%.

By Andri Johnston • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2017
Microsoft to share insights on future data centre challenges at DCD event
Hyperscale

Microsoft to share insights on future data centre challenges at DCD event

The London DCD event is free for end-users and data centre operators and as well as Microsoft includes speakers like Google, Tesla, Equinix and Ford.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Oct 2017
CDNetworks study shows cybersecurity confidence is actually complacency
Distributed Denial of Service

CDNetworks study shows cybersecurity confidence is actually complacency

83% of UK and DACH businesses are confident against DDoS attacks - despite 86 percent admitting to being attacked in the last 12 months.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Oct 2017
Survey shows companies with best tech also have best customer experience
Customer Relationship Management

Survey shows companies with best tech also have best customer experience

A new survey has revealed a clear connection between customer experience and technology adoption - but human capital is still very important.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Oct 2017
Hacking of national security projects highlights importance of patching
Breach Prevention

Hacking of national security projects highlights importance of patching

The recent release of the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) 2017 report revealed a small breach – with massive implications.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2017
Equinix strengthens grip on EMEA with multiple data centre acquisitions
DataCentre infrastructure

Equinix strengthens grip on EMEA with multiple data centre acquisitions

Equinix has taken control of seven data centres across EMEA as the company asserts the time looks ripe for interconnection expansion in the area.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2017
Expert opinion: From Grassroots to the cloud – is there a solution?
Network Infrastructure

Expert opinion: From Grassroots to the cloud – is there a solution?

VeloCloud's Mike Wood argues the enterprise market cannot reap the full benefits of cloud migration without big advances.

By Mike Wood • 7 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2017
Cybersecurity still not top priority despite 85% businesses being breached
Firewalls

Cybersecurity still not top priority despite 85% businesses being breached

​Recent research reveals that cybersecurity is still taking a backseat despite the vast majority of businesses experiencing a breach in recent times.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2017
Microsoft buys all power from Irish wind farm for 15 years to power cloud
DataCentre infrastructure

Microsoft buys all power from Irish wind farm for 15 years to power cloud

Microsoft is buying every single kilowatt of energy that is produced from GE's new 37 megawatt wind farm in Ireland to support growing cloud demand.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2017
Expert says Germany's 'hack back' proposal is a slippery slope
AI Security

Expert says Germany's 'hack back' proposal is a slippery slope

German intelligence has urged to be granted legal authority to 'hack back' in the event of international cyberattacks - is it the right idea though?.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2017
How North Korea's nuclear aggression masks a deeper threat
Malware

How North Korea's nuclear aggression masks a deeper threat

According to Carbon Black's national security strategist, the rogue nation has been carrying out a stealth campaign that threatens even worse mayhem.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2017
Russian hackers steal from US government again – expert says US at fault
Breach Prevention

Russian hackers steal from US government again – expert says US at fault

Piers Wilson says that in some ways, it is genuinely shocking that the NSA has allowed a contractor to expose vital US cyber-defence data like this.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Oct 2017
DataCentres Ireland: Free to attend with more than 1,000 industry experts
Hyperscale

DataCentres Ireland: Free to attend with more than 1,000 industry experts

​The largest and longest-running national event of its kind is fast approaching to explain why leading multinationals choose Ireland.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Oct 2017