Opinion stories - Page 2
Why fibre connectivity must be a front-end consideration in data centre site selection
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network infrastructure
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Fibre must be assessed at the start of data centre site selection, warns expert, as poor connectivity can add months and millions to projects.
Strategy and innovation: Key takeaways from Gamma's regional forums
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uc
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digital transformation
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cx
Gamma Communications' Regional Forums urge partners to shift from one-off sales to roadmap-led growth as AI, UCaaS and R&D reshape the channel.
Tariffs and sustainability: Why master data is a supply chain game-changer
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
Master data is becoming a strategic tool as firms juggle tariffs, sustainability demands and supply chain compliance in a fast-changing trade landscape.
Microsoft April Patch Tuesday reveals 167 vulnerabilities
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
Microsoft's latest security update fixes an exploited SharePoint flaw and a critical Windows IKE bug as browser patches surge to record levels.
Trusted data is the backbone of digital healthcare
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data protection
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digital transformation
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iam
Patient data quality becomes a crucial trust test as AI, telehealth and interoperability reshape digital healthcare.
Cutting through the noise: Lessons from deploying AI in a live SOC
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socs
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risk & compliance
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genai
Gamma Communications says AI in a live, multi-customer SOC can cut triage time five to ten times — but only with strict guardrails and human oversight.
A 7-step enterprise fraud framework to redefine scam prevention
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cx
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phishing
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martech
UK banks urged to use customer profiling, real-time monitoring and ecosystem data sharing to curb authorised push payment losses and protect trust.
Has AAA gaming left portable too late?
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gaming
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network infrastructure
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edge computing
GTA 6's switch away from Nintendo Switch 2 at launch underlines a wider shift as studios rethink portable play, exclusives and hybrid gaming.
From vulnerability management to AI-powered exposure assessment: building a modern CTEM program
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devops
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
AI-driven exposure assessment is reshaping CTEM, helping cyber security teams move beyond vulnerability lists to prioritise business risk and cut exposure.
Platforms, sovereignty and global growth at Cavell Summit Europe
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uc
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cx
Cavell Summit Europe highlights how platform-led buying, data sovereignty and global expansion are reshaping service provider strategies.
The why and what of FIPS 140-3 validation in modern cybersecurity
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firewalls
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encryption
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network security
Why FIPS 140-3 validation matters as organisations face tougher cyber rules, tighter assurance demands and the need for independently tested encryption.
Why Legal Services demand is about to grow, not shrink
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
AI in legal services is unlikely to shrink demand, with clients seeking more senior expertise and using efficiency gains to unlock latent work.
The biggest shift in M&A: Strategic and cultural fit first (then financial)
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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leadership
Fortra's Chief Executive Officer says acquisition success hinges on strategy and culture before price, after 19 deals since 2020.
From DSPM to data protection: Closing the last mile on sensitive data in the era of AI
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storage
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data protection
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cloud security
AI-era data security needs more than DSPM visibility, as firms must track how sensitive information moves and enforce controls in real time.
Migration strain exposes partner capacity challenges
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crm
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uc
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devops
Capacity, not capability, is emerging as partners' biggest headache as PSTN migration threatens support, growth and customer relationships.
Patents, batteries and the next phase of electric vehicles
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cartech
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physical security
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supply chain
Battery patent filings lag oil-price swings, while EV makers split into specialist niches and weigh protection across materials, packs and processes.
Small alert, big defense: Inside a SOC's early-morning response
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vpns
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ransomware
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mfa
UK SOC spots Monday-morning conditional access failure from Germany, helps reset compromised Microsoft 365 account before attackers can strike.
5 eCommerce trends set to define 2026
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Ecommerce in 2026: AI shoppers, social sales and returns pressure push retailers to rethink data, compliance and cross-border growth.
Pivoting marketing strategy in the face of a recession
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cx
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martech
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partner programmes
Fractional Chief Marketing Officers say brands must ditch blanket discounting, sharpen value messages and tailor offers as households split into two wallets.
The rush to GEO is understandable. But here's what gets missed in the scramble
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digital transformation
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martech
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llms
GEO spending is surging, but marketers risk wasting money if they do not first fix inconsistent brand messaging and content foundations.