Opinion stories - Page 145
Facebook turns 12: Bigger, better and more secure
Fri, 5th Feb 2016
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facebook
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social media
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opinion
Hard to believe it but Facebook has only just turned 12, meaning it is still young enough to have not been around at the turn of the millennium.
Analyst Opinion: Applying artificial intelligence to digital processes
Fri, 5th Feb 2016
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ai
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healthtech
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ovum
Enterprises should develop their expertise in AI and cognitive computing and begin applying it as part of their digital initiatives.
SEO for small businesses: Why it matters
Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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fintech
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martech
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financial systems
Small businesses, give heed to SEO's power to boost your online presence, or risk obscurity in the digital age.
What's next after the Internet of Things?
Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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iot
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opinion
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solar power
The era of the Internet of Things is ending; we are now entering the era of the Pervasive Digital Presence, according to a security analyst.
Ransom32, the Next Step in Ransomware-as-a-Service, explained
Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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malware
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gaming
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ransomware
The Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) business model is still seeing growth in an industry that is rapidly changing every day.
In plain sight: Avoiding loss of visibility and security in virtualised environments
Thu, 21st Jan 2016
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
Network Packet Brokers are key to mitigating enterprise network blind spots – but unless chosen wisely, they can compromise visibility.
Availability to the remote office: Myth or reality?
Wed, 20th Jan 2016
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virtualisation
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hyperscale
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dc
The perception is a data centre in a head office is capable of everything needed for the company; but can the remote office live up to expectations?.
What is the biggest telco IT trend to watch in 2016?
Wed, 20th Jan 2016
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uc
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digital transformation
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opinion
Telco IT trends are being driven by a number of factors, including competition, the shift towards digital services and the need for business agility.
The CIO's resolutions for 2016 - it's never too late to improve
Wed, 20th Jan 2016
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digital transformation
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opinion
Do you believe New Year's resolutions are too old fashioned for the digital age? Marc Zuckerberg, the CEO of Facebook doesn't think so.
Is it really Big Brother? In-store analytics
Mon, 18th Jan 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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iot
Only recently stores are starting to focus their analytics efforts for a deeper understanding of their customer's behaviours, needs and preferences.
Three customer experience lessons from social media performance in 2015
Thu, 14th Jan 2016
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cx
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martech
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facebook
The performance of social companies contains lessons about the future of social media and the present of marketing.
How cloud technology is helping SMBs take on giants of their industry
Tue, 12th Jan 2016
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fintech
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financial systems
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cloud services
At last, the argument of whether a small business should or shouldn't be operating in the cloud has been put to bed. The cloud has won.
How to ensure people and data work together effectively
Wed, 16th Dec 2015
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uc
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data analytics
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martech
People and data are a powerful combination, but it can be hard to get both right. Effective people management is crucial to the success of data.
How leading CIOs are addressing the digital skills gap
Tue, 8th Dec 2015
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it department
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opinion
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industrial
As analog revenues flatten and decline for many industries, businesses are shifting to a new source of growth: digital revenue from digital business.
Using real-time analytics to dynamically assure network services
Tue, 8th Dec 2015
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network infrastructure
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data analytics
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sdn
Real-time analytics prevent network disruptions, like those seen during Adele's Hello release, ensuring stable home security services.
ECM in the cloud: The changing landscape and growing take-up
Thu, 3rd Dec 2015
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ecm
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martech
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cloud services
The enterprise content management (ECM) landscape has entered a period of rapid evolution, according to global analyst firm Ovum.
Understanding the IoT opportunity: An industry perspective
Thu, 3rd Dec 2015
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iot
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iiot
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opinion
The IoT is one of the hottest technology topics in 2015 and will continue to be the subject of hype and conjecture for the next five years.
Smart Homes: The next CPG battleground?
Wed, 2nd Dec 2015
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uc
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smart home
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opinion
Will the smart home be the next battleground for CPG brands? Gartner estimates that 30 billion devices will be connected to the internet by 2020.
Six transitions that will shape the future of supply chain
Tue, 1st Dec 2015
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Steve describes the six transitions which will shape the future landscape. They will all have an impact on the supply chain of the future.
Making a clear distinction between M2M and IoT
Tue, 1st Dec 2015
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iot
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ovum
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m2m
Analysts often blur the lines between M2M and IoT, yet distinctions remain crucial, particularly for telecoms focusing on connectivity.