Today, there is a real atmosphere of excitement for the rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools, such as chatbots and image generators. Leaders across industries have a significant appetite for the technology, with a staggering 97% viewing its potential as transformative for their company and industry. Yet, this buzz does not quite align with current usage rates in many organisations. For example, less than half (44%) of organisations are using AI in their HR operations, despite the opportunities the technology offers for streamlining processes, enhancing decision-making, and imp ..read more

In the journey towards transforming ways of working, businesses are looking to enhance operational efficiency, foster collaboration, and drive innovation. Interoperability stands out as the key to achieving these goals – acting as a seamless interaction between diverse systems, devices, and applications. But what allows cloud computing to be such a great catalyst for creating a connected, coherent, and communicative digital ecosystem? Leveraging cloud services to achieve interoperability Interoperability remains a challenge when organisations are undergoing their digital innovation journey. It ..read more

Reliance on cloud technologies has significantly expanded the attack surface, exposing organisations to increasing cyber risks. Recent research from Illumio found that nearly half of all data breaches now originate in the cloud, highlighting the critical gap in security measures organisations often rely on when it comes to securing cloud-based resources. While storing more sensitive data and running more crucial applications in the cloud naturally means an increased risk of breaches, when prepared for accordingly, it doesn’t necessarily mean more critical business assets lost. With the cloud b ..read more

The rise in cloud-based cyberattacks continues to climb as hackers pursue vulnerable businesses transitioning away from on-premises infrastructure. Although decision-makers may have believed the cloud was a more secure space to house valuable and sensitive digital assets, the statistical data appears to prove otherwise. Phishing Schemes: 58 per cent of incidents involved the cloud. Ransomware or Malware: 19 per cent of attacks involve the cloud. Infrastructure Attacks: 30 per cent of incidents were cloud-based. Supply Chain Compromises: 17 per cent of organisations reported a cloud incident ..read more

As the cyber threat landscape continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, organisations are finding themselves in a ‘two-speed’ security environment. In one lane, threat actors are leveraging emerging technologies such as generative AI to their advantage, increasing the frequency and sophistication of their attacks. On the other, organisations themselves are racing to harness the same technology in order to bolster their resilience. It’s often unwise to fight fire with fire, but in this instance, it’s an absolute necessity. This ‘arms race’ comes at a time when cyber threats are already on t ..read more

In today’s volatile economic and geopolitical climate, companies must harness the power of data to safeguard their future operations. However, business leaders and IT departments need to work in close partnership to build robust data management infrastructures. By combining forces, business leaders and IT professionals are well-positioned to create a buffer against marketplace fluctuations while securing a strategic edge. Effective data use enables organisations to anticipate market trends, make informed decisions, and drive innovation with insight – all crucial for achieving commercial succes ..read more

Cloud-first strategies have become commonplace across many industries. In fact, according to findings from Statista, more than 60% of all corporate data is currently stored in the cloud—up from 30% in 2015—and 94% of all enterprises are connected to online services that are hosted on the cloud. Furthermore, Loftware’s annual “Top 5 Trends in Labeling and Packaging Artwork” survey found that nearly three-quarters (71%) of companies believe the cloud or a hybrid solution will be their preferred deployment method for labelling — a vital component to any well-managed supply chain — within the next ..read more

The cloud landscape has an immense impact on how we think about IT and DevOps. With revenues in the cloud infrastructure market increasing at a rate of 35% to 40% annually, there’s a pressing need for leaders to think strategically about where to deploy resource. This shift is technological, but it’s also financial, operational, and strategic. Here are the key trends reshaping the cloud and DevOps landscape. With increased adoption, FinOps maturity needs to increase Since cloud computing is becoming more integral to business operations, IT leaders should concentrate on the maturity of FinOps ..read more

In this episode of the AI Show, host Emily Barrett talks with Paul, Co-Founder and Chief Scientist of Miros, about revolutionising e-commerce search with AI. Paul explains the inefficiency of current search methods, particularly for visually appealing products, and how Mirus aims to improve the shopping experience. He highlights the limitations of keyword searches and introduces Miros’s solution, which involves semantic vector search and an iterative image-based feedback loop to understand and fulfill consumer desires without relying on verbal descriptions. This technology not only promises to ..read more

Cloud’s continued expansion into every vertical is inevitable. Already a predominant and essential part of many businesses, it will expand rapidly, predicted to grow to $2.5 trillion by 2031. Anyone with an eye on the cloud market will be unsurprised by such figures. But for those interested in introducing such technology to their business – whatever that business may be – it is important to act with a certain amount of caution. On-demand, distributed computing, for all its benefits, is not a drop-in solution for every business need.  The security and surveillance space greatly benefits f ..read more