Opinion stories - Page 3
Why the next phase of AI adoption will be determined less by models and more by data foundations
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
AI adoption's next phase hinges on data foundations, with enterprises needing real-time pipelines, governance and portability to scale safely.
OpenAI acquires TBPN to expand media and strategy reach
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digital entertainment
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genai
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ai
OpenAI buys TBPN, adding Silicon Valley's influential daily tech talk show to its Strategy team while pledging editorial independence.
How Apograph uses proactive firewall upgrades to protect clients and control costs
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
Apograph's £60-a-month firewall plan helps clients dodge emergency refresh costs, cut downtime and strengthen security across 1,500 endpoints.
AI can inspire travel, but it still can't book it. That's about to change
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digital transformation
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fintech
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cx
AI is moving travel from inspiration to transaction, but live inventory, accuracy and booking infrastructure still stand between chat and checkout.
5 mobile-first strategies to ensure contact data quality
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Retailers warned that mobile checkout typos, duplicate profiles and recycled numbers are draining sales unless data is checked in real time.
The evolving role of the CSO: From technical guardian to business strategist
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firewalls
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data protection
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siem
CSOs are shedding their purely technical image as security chiefs are pushed into the boardroom to drive sales, trust and growth.
Why AI-powered security needs network telemetry across the hybrid cloud
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firewalls
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private cloud
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hybrid cloud
AI security tools are only as smart as the data they see, and network telemetry is emerging as the missing piece in hybrid cloud oversight.
How embedded DaaS finance drives IT upgrades and creates predictable refresh cycles for the channel
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digital transformation
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fintech
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cx
DaaS finance helps channel partners unlock IT upgrades, cut upfront costs and build predictable refresh cycles for SMEs.
Szuplat warns UK leaders over AI-heavy communications
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genai
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ai ethics & governance
Obama speechwriter Terry Szuplat urges UK founders to keep communications human as AI-driven posts risk eroding trust and audience connection.
Bain, Cambridge Judge launch women's finance forum
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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ai
Bain and Cambridge Judge team up for a confidential forum of more than 50 women finance chiefs, tackling AI, geopolitics and leadership strategy.
Gartner names Tenable the company to beat in AI exposure
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firewalls
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cloud security
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iot security
Gartner says Tenable is the 'company to beat' as its AI-driven exposure platform outpaces rivals on asset coverage, risk scoring and remediation.
Wildfire wins Apogee, Cadence & SNP Group PR briefs
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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digital twins
Wildfire lands UK and EU PR roles with Apogee, Cadence and SNP Group as agency broadens its B2B technology portfolio.
Data governance vs. data quality: Which comes first in 2026?
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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ai
Governance alone is no safeguard as enterprises are urged to make data quality the proof of trustworthy information in 2026.
From chaos to control: Building a unified data security posture
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firewalls
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data protection
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digital transformation
Drowning in noisy alerts and fractured tools, security teams are turning to unified data security posture management for real visibility.
Cyber security that works with humans, not against them
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data protection
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ransomware
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digital transformation
As AI-fuelled social engineering rises, firms are urged to adopt phishing-resistant MFA that supports, not undermines, human behaviour.
Black in Fintech launches speaker index & advisory board
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fintech
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risk & compliance
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payment technologies
Black in Fintech unveils a new speaker index for Black professionals and installs a five-strong advisory board to drive sector-wide change.
How cybersecurity partner programs are evolving in 2026
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firewalls
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network security
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cloud security
SonicWall overhauls SecureFirst for 2026, shifting to firm-level skills, role-based training and services to boost partners' recurring revenue.
How Sourcepass turns firewall upgrades into a competitive edge
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crm
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firewalls
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network security
Managing 600+ SonicWall firewalls, Sourcepass turns routine upgrades into a strategic weapon for security, efficiency and client trust.
NIIT MTS wins Training Industry top content honour again
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devops
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e-learning
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apm
NIIT MTS secures a sixteenth straight spot on Training Industry's Top 20 custom content developers list for 2026, citing AI-led design.
Re-thinking cyber security from prevention to operational resilience
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malware
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data protection
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dr
As logins replace break‑ins, experts urge a shift from perimeter defence to operational cyber resilience grounded in identity security.