Opinion stories - Page 36
From locked-out to let in: Tokenisation's promise for everyday investors
Mon, 18th Aug 2025
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crypto
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blockchain
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defi
Real estate tokenisation lets everyday investors buy property shares via blockchain, unlocking a $60bn market shift while regulation races to keep pace.
Beyond the firewall: the physical threats to your data centre security
Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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firewalls
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data protection
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surveillance
Physical threats like theft, fire, and power failures pose serious risks to data centres, now deemed critical national infrastructure requiring robust security.
Beyond the checkbox: embedding cyber security into organisational culture to improve resilience
Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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data protection
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phishing
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email security
Organisations must embed cyber security into daily culture, shifting from box-ticking to shared responsibility to boost resilience against evolving threats.
NetSuite AI connector service: Have AI your way
Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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erp
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llms
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ai
NetSuite launches AI Connector Service, letting businesses integrate their own AI with NetSuite ERP for secure, flexible, and scalable automation.
August Patch Tuesday: Microsoft addressing 111 vulnerabilities
Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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malware
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Microsoft's August 2025 Patch Tuesday fixes 111 vulnerabilities, including nine critical remote code executions and a moderate zero-day flaw.
37% of employees feel pressure to be 'always on' despite Right to Disconnect laws
Tue, 12th Aug 2025
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smb
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licensing
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opinion
Nearly 40% of Australian employees feel pressured to be 'always on' despite Right to Disconnect laws aiming to protect after-hours work boundaries.
Building a more resilient energy system in Europe
Tue, 12th Aug 2025
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hyperscale
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dc
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cartech
Europe's growing power demand, driven by EVs, AI and appliances, prompts a push for smarter grids and flexible energy standards to boost system resilience.
Now VAT's what I call custom clearance
Mon, 11th Aug 2025
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financial systems
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e-commerce
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tax
With new VAT developments emerging across Europe, 2025 is shaping up to be a year of simplification for UK businesses navigating post-Brexit trade.
Master of the trade tools: The case for becoming a power user
Wed, 6th Aug 2025
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document management
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digital transformation
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ecm
Mastering work tools-from laptops to AI software-transforms productivity and satisfaction, giving insurance brokers a crucial edge in a digital-first world.
Context, constraints and control: The keys to building reliable purpose-driven AI agents
Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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risk & compliance
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llms
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ai
Building reliable AI agents requires clear constraints, purpose-driven design, and robust control to ensure trustworthy and practical enterprise adoption.
AI-driven spend management vital for better visibility, says new Hackett data
Fri, 1st Aug 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
New Hackett data shows AI-driven spend management boosts CFOs' visibility, cutting costs and accelerating sourcing in tight finance environments.
The case for multi-rail instant payments in an interoperable future
Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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fintech
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risk & compliance
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payment technologies
US enterprises reap benefits from multi-rail instant payments, using both RTP and FedNow networks for speed, reach and smarter cash flow control.
Beyond 'black box' mode - Proving AI's controls actually work
Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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risk & compliance
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llms
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ai
Compliance leaders must prove AI outputs are reliable, using validation and human checks to avoid costly regulatory errors in complex legal tasks.
Sourcing video data for AI training: overcoming the challenges of scale, safety and representation
Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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smart cities
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surveillance
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digital entertainment
AI-powered video analytics market will soar from USD $32bn in 2025 to over USD $133bn by 2030, driven by advances in data sourcing and privacy solutions.
Why deep tech venture capitalists have resilience in the face of global tariffs
Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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semiconductors
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quantum computing
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ai
Despite US tariffs disrupting global trade, deep tech venture capital remains resilient due to its strategic, long-term innovations and growing investor confidence.
Predictive risk scores: The future of AI in disease prevention and diagnosis
Sat, 26th Jul 2025
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data analytics
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
AI-powered predictive risk scores are revolutionising disease prevention by enabling early detection and personalised health interventions before symptoms arise.
Q2 2025 ransomware trends analysis: Boom and bust
Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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ransomware
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mfa
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cloud security
Q2 2025 saw a 14.47% drop in active ransomware groups but a 41.18% rise year-on-year, with new alliances and arrests shaking the cybercrime landscape.
Exclusive: Elevate meets increased DC demand with integrated solutions platform
Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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dc
Elevate has formed strategic partnerships to meet growing demand for data centres, aiming to expand its capacity and enhance service delivery.
Cloud cost conundrum: Rising expenses hinder AI innovation in Europe
Fri, 18th Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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edge computing
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partner programmes
Rising cloud costs in Europe are forcing businesses to cut AI, cybersecurity and IT staff spending, risking innovation despite high AI investment plans.
Qualtrics doubles down on global partner community to accelerate shared growth
Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Qualtrics enhances its global Partner Network to boost experience management, offering new tracks, tiers, and investment to accelerate shared growth and customer impact.