Managed services and hosting services
With the growth of cloud computing, the range of managed services and hosting services available are increasing too, with new options such as software as a service (SaaS), platform as a service (Paas) and infrastructure as a service (Iaas) now available. We look at the relative merits of the alternative solutions and help IT managers make the right choice for their organisation.
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News
05 May 2023
Capita pension clients told data may have leaked
Capita has told trustees of some of the pension funds for which it provides outsourced services that their customer data may have been stolen by the Black Basta ransomware operation Continue Reading
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Opinion
05 May 2023
Security Think Tank: Thinking beyond IAM in the cloud
Looking beyond IAM, there are other aspects of securing public cloud environments that admins can reasonably expect to control Continue Reading
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Opinion
05 May 2023
Security Think Tank: Thinking beyond IAM in the cloud
Looking beyond IAM, there are other aspects of securing public cloud environments that admins can reasonably expect to control Continue Reading
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News
27 Apr 2023
Google Cloud seals bug that could have led to data breaches
The Asset Key Thief vulnerability gave rise to multiple potential attack scenarios that could have impacted thousands of Google Cloud users, but has now been safely fixed Continue Reading
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E-Zine
25 Apr 2023
Data a driving force at Aston Martin Formula One
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we speak to Aston Martin Formula One’s Clare Lansley to find out how digital transformation helps the team to move further up the F1 grid. We explore how automation and AI is helping businesses tackle rising costs and also look into the maturity of Industry 4.0 initiatives. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
20 Apr 2023
3CX incident may be world’s first double supply chain attack
It’s supply chain attacks all the way down as Mandiant publishes information suggesting that the 3CX software supply chain compromise was initiated via a prior software supply chain compromise Continue Reading
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News
18 Apr 2023
Reduced spending on cloud services weighs European IT services market down
Reduced spending on cloud services in the EMEA region meant a year-on-year drop in total IT and BPO services spend Continue Reading
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News
18 Apr 2023
Tech spending in India to grow by 9.6% in 2023
Digital initiatives in the public sector along with investments in telecoms and other areas are expected to spur technology spending in India this year Continue Reading
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News
17 Apr 2023
Charity data stolen in ransomware attack on supplier
A number of charities in Ireland and the UK have had their data compromised following a ransomware attack on an IT supplier Continue Reading
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News
14 Apr 2023
Global spending on IT and BPO down as cloud deals slow
Spending on IT and BPO services drops as demand for cloud services slows Continue Reading
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News
06 Apr 2023
Clop ransomware booms in March as Fortra zero-day pays off for gang
Backed by the threat actor tracked variously as Gold Tahoe and TA505, the Clop ransomware operation hit new ‘heights’ of activity last month, according to researchers Continue Reading
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News
05 Apr 2023
Developers say Apple and Google are running app store monopolies
Coalition for App Fairness and its members speak to Computer Weekly about alleged anti-competitive practices of Apple and Google in their respective app stores, and call for urgent regulatory action to level the playing field Continue Reading
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E-Zine
04 Apr 2023
Revitalising UK digital government
In this week’s Computer Weekly, as the UK plummets down the international rankings for digital government, can its £400m identity system revitalise the UK’s digital strategy? We examine the container management platforms from the big six storage suppliers. And we look at the challenges of achieving IT sustainability while continuing to drive digital innovation. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
03 Apr 2023
Three-day Capita outage was result of cyber attack
Public sector outsourcer Capita has confirmed a major outage which began on 31 March was the result of a cyber attack affecting its Office 365 apps Continue Reading
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News
31 Mar 2023
How Australian organisations can plug the cloud skills gap
Organisations will need to acquire a broader set of skills and invest in reskilling and employee experience to attract and retain cloud talent Continue Reading
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News
30 Mar 2023
OSC&R supply chain security framework goes live on Github
The OSC&R framework for understanding and evaluating threats to supply chain security has made its debut on Github to allow anybody to contribute to the framework Continue Reading
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News
30 Mar 2023
Reactive approach to cyber procurement risks damaging businesses
Too many organisations are following a reactive approach to cyber security, which WithSecure believes is stifling security teams ability to demonstrate value and align with business outcomes Continue Reading
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News
30 Mar 2023
3CX unified comms users hit by supply chain attacks
Ongoing supply chain attacks against customers of UC firm 3CX appear to be linked to North Korean threat actors Continue Reading
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News
28 Mar 2023
Inside Group-IB’s cyber security playbook
A focus on threat intelligence, fraud protection and its work with Interpol has enabled Group-IB to compete against bigger rivals in the market Continue Reading
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News
24 Mar 2023
Accenture to cut 19,000 jobs globally
Accenture is cutting ‘structural’ costs which includes a reduction of 19,000 staff and a consolidation of office space Continue Reading
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News
21 Mar 2023
Hitachi Energy emerges as victim of Clop gang’s Fortra attack
The power and energy division of Japanese conglomerate Hitachi has disclosed that it has fallen victim to a Clop cyber attack, but insists customer data is safe Continue Reading
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News
16 Mar 2023
Rubrik customer, partner data exposed in possible Clop attack
Rubrik was supposedly compromised by the Clop ransomware gang via a zero-day vulnerability in a managed file transfer software package it uses Continue Reading
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Podcast
10 Mar 2023
Podcast: Why DBaaS and what problems does it solve?
We talk to Tobias Ternström of Nutanix about how the enterprise landscape has seen thousands of databases from multiple vendors mushroom and how database as a service can help manage that complexity Continue Reading
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News
02 Mar 2023
UK government migration scheme to boost tech ties with India
The UK has agreed to allow thousands of young Indian professionals to work for two years in the UK as part of a migration exchange Continue Reading
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News
01 Mar 2023
APAC is proving to be ‘substantial growth engine’ for Rimini Street
Rimini Street CEO Seth Ravin outlines growth opportunities in Asia-Pacific and discusses the company’s move up the support value chain Continue Reading
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News
27 Feb 2023
How Dell is future-proofing its business
Dell Technologies is building a more resilient supply chain, investing in growth areas like edge and multicloud, and responding to shifts in consumption models to position itself for long-term growth Continue Reading
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News
21 Feb 2023
Care provider’s IT capability expands to support wider sector and beyond
Care Plus’s IT operation went from being under NHS control to an autonomous department selling its services Continue Reading
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Opinion
15 Feb 2023
What charities should know about ransomware and reputational threats
The NCSC recently called for charities to elevate their cyber security practice. Find out why charities are a soft target for cyber criminals, and what they can do to fight back Continue Reading
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News
09 Feb 2023
How Check Point is keeping pace with the cyber security landscape
Check Point Software CEO Gil Shwed talks up the company’s growth areas, its approach to cloud security and the impact of generative AI on cyber security Continue Reading
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Feature
07 Feb 2023
APAC buyer’s guide to SASE
In this buyer’s guide on secure access service edge services, we look at the benefits of the technology, key considerations and the market landscape Continue Reading
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News
03 Feb 2023
BDx to open fourth datacentre in Hong Kong
Big Data Exchange’s upcoming HKG8 facility will provide hyperscale and enterprise customers with fail-safe resiliency and connectivity in one of the region’s fastest-growing datacentre markets Continue Reading
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News
02 Feb 2023
Symbio acquires Intrado Australia’s UCaaS business
The all-cash A$5m deal will expand Symbio’s footprint in the UCaaS market and deepen its reach into enterprises and government entities Continue Reading
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News
01 Feb 2023
Reaping green dividends with data management
Getting data management right has been pivotal for Singapore IoT startup SensorFlow to optimise energy consumption and reduce carbon emissions for its hotelier clients Continue Reading
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Opinion
31 Jan 2023
Three outsourcing trends to look out for in 2023
ISG's Andreas Fahr outlines three IT sourcing trends to look out for in the coming year. Continue Reading
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News
30 Jan 2023
Noventiq eyes APAC IT services market
IT services provider Noventiq has been expanding its presence in APAC through several acquisitions in India, and is eyeing a bigger slice of the region’s IT services pie Continue Reading
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News
25 Jan 2023
Boards struggle to resolve cyber risk in digital supply chains
Accelerated digitisation of supply chains is introducing more cyber risk for which many organisations seem unprepared, according to the BSI’s annual report on supply chain risk Continue Reading
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News
12 Jan 2023
AWS opens first Australian Local Zone in Perth
AWS’s first Local Zone in Australia will bring low-latency performance to companies such as Woodside Energy and Nearmaps Continue Reading
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News
04 Jan 2023
Why India’s Mphasis chose West Yorkshire for tech hub
IT services firm Mphasis is moving more service delivery to the UK with around 1000 tech recruits planned for Northern England Continue Reading
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News
03 Jan 2023
Batam datacentre to capture spillover demand from Singapore
NeutraDC’s new datacentre facility in Batam will enable it to meet the spillover demand for datacentre services from neighbouring markets Continue Reading
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News
14 Dec 2022
New cyber approaches ease Registers of Scotland’s AWS migration
As the holder of the oldest national public land register in the world, Registers of Scotland has a storied history dating back centuries. Find out how Palo Alto Networks is keeping its processes and data secure as it goes all-in on Amazon Web Services Continue Reading
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News
13 Dec 2022
More Uber data exposed in possible supply chain attack
A second incident affecting ride-sharing app Uber appears to have originated through a third party in a supply chain attack Continue Reading
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News
13 Dec 2022
Customer frustrations mount as Rackspace investigation proceeds
Rackspace says it is making progress on restoring services following a ransomware attack on its Hosted Exchange business, but customers are becoming frustrated with a lack of communication Continue Reading
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News
07 Dec 2022
Rackspace email outage confirmed as ransomware attack
An ongoing outage affecting Rackspace email customers is the result of a ransomware attack Continue Reading
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News
05 Dec 2022
How HashiCorp is driving cloud provisioning and management
HashiCorp CEO Dave McJannet talks up how the company is supporting cloud provisioning in a hybrid environment and its investments in Asia-Pacific to capitalise on the region’s growth potential Continue Reading
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News
02 Dec 2022
Post Office boosted its ‘coffers’ as Horizon system threw up unexplained shortfalls, inquiry told
The Post Office was ‘keen’ to make subpostmasters cover unexplained accounting shortfall as its business struggled, public inquiry hears Continue Reading
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News
30 Nov 2022
NIS regulations to be extended to cover MSPs
The UK government is moving ahead with plans to update the Network and Information Systems regulations to bring outsourcers and MSPs into scope Continue Reading
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News
28 Nov 2022
AWS eyes mission-critical workloads in ASEAN
Cloud giant AWS is eyeing more business from mission-critical workloads and the financial services industry in Southeast Asia as it readies itself for the next phase of growth Continue Reading
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News
22 Nov 2022
IT services sector hiring slows to pre-pandemic levels
IT services firms have slowed their recruitment after a major acceleration in hiring during the Covid-19 pandemic Continue Reading
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News
17 Nov 2022
Brexit deregulation will make UK next Silicon Valley, vows Hunt
Chancellor vows to revolutionise how the IT industry is regulated to spur competition, investment and innovation in a technological ‘Big Bang’ Continue Reading
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News
11 Nov 2022
Lenovo bolsters services play with PCCW Solutions
Lenovo’s acquisition of PCCW Solutions brings sought-after capabilities in hybrid cloud and application modernisation as it expands its services footprint in Asia Continue Reading
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News
09 Nov 2022
Why Sophos is bullish on managed security services
Sophos has grown its managed detection and response business to more than $100m over the last three years as more organisations grapple with the increasingly complex cyber security landscape Continue Reading
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News
04 Nov 2022
Aiven expands in APAC, builds new capabilities
Managed service provider of open source databases and data platforms Aiven grew its business in Asia-Pacific by over 100% over the past year, and is now building new capabilities in data warehouses and other areas Continue Reading
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News
02 Nov 2022
Alibaba Cloud debuts cloud-powered laptop
Alibaba Cloud launches a cloud-powered laptop that will enable mobile workers to crunch compute-intensive workloads without the need for more powerful machines Continue Reading
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News
25 Oct 2022
Sainsbury’s outsources for cloud-first benefits
Retailer signs multi-year IT services contract with Tata Consultancy Services to support move to cloud-first strategy Continue Reading
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News
25 Oct 2022
AWS to open cloud region in Thailand
Amazon Web Services is planning to launch a Bangkok region, following the debut of CloudFront Edge locations and Outposts in the past two years Continue Reading
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News
21 Oct 2022
Ukrainian and UK IT sectors to deepen collaboration, partnerships
BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT, and the IT Ukraine Association have signed an MoU to deepen collaboration between the UK and Ukrainian IT sectors, and champion new partnerships and growth opportunities Continue Reading
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News
17 Oct 2022
Global IT and business services spending slows amid economic fears
Spending on IT and business services is declining amid economic fears, with the possibility of a further fall on the horizon Continue Reading
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News
14 Oct 2022
Alibaba Cloud readying dedicated cloud regions for private datacentres
The hybrid cloud offering will provide enterprises with a dedicated Alibaba Cloud region in their datacentres with multiple availability zones Continue Reading
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News
12 Oct 2022
NCSC urges organisations to secure supply chains
NCSC’s latest guidance package centres supply chain security, helping medium to large organisations assess and mitigate cyber risks from suppliers Continue Reading
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News
12 Oct 2022
French Supreme Court rejects EncroChat verdict after lawyers question secrecy over hacking operation
France’s Supreme Court has sent a case back to the court of appeal after police failed to disclose technical details of EncroChat hacking operation Continue Reading
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News
11 Oct 2022
Public sector spend on IT climbed to £12.6bn in 2021
Public sector bodies IT spend went up 10% last year, but the majority of the money went to large IT suppliers with 89% of the total spend going to so-called ‘tech titans’, according to a report from Tussell Continue Reading
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Opinion
10 Oct 2022
Currency markets causing choppy waters for UK outsourcing
Anthony Drake, director at tech advisory ISG, explains how the UK government’s botched mini-Budget announcement raised the cost of IT outsourcing Continue Reading
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News
10 Oct 2022
Dutch infrastructure sector seeks closer collaboration with government
Although the Netherlands government is increasingly realising how vital the country’s digital infrastructure is, it lacks sufficient policy-making and vision, say industry associations Continue Reading
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News
04 Oct 2022
Red Hat CEO on OpenShift roadmap, competitive play
Red Hat’s newly minted CEO Matt Hicks talks up OpenShift’s roadmap, the competition with VMware and opportunities in the Asia-Pacific region Continue Reading
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News
30 Sep 2022
How Endowus is leveraging Kafka and microservices
The Singapore-based financial technology company built a distributed microservices architecture to ensure its investment platform remains resilient at all times Continue Reading
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News
27 Sep 2022
American football giants jet into digital age with HCLTech
US football clubs the New York Jets and New York Giants outsource their digital transformations to Indian service provider as they target improved fan engagement Continue Reading
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News
16 Sep 2022
Barnet Council awards Capita contract extension
Barnet Council has awarded Capita a contract extension as part of its transition away from a large contract with the supplier Continue Reading
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News
14 Sep 2022
VMware Cloud on AWS debuts in Hong Kong
VMware has expanded its VMware Cloud on AWS to Hong Kong, following the launch of the Alibaba Cloud VMware service in Greater China Continue Reading
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News
09 Sep 2022
Interview: Keeping an IT business going during the Russian invasion
After heading home and discovering that his country had been invaded, Konstantin Klyagin was forced to make life-changing family and business decisions Continue Reading
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News
06 Sep 2022
Saudi Arabian organisations choose to outsource to improve cyber security posture
Overwhelmed by rising threats and a growing number of government mandates, many organisations in Saudi Arabia are looking for outside help to take care of cyber security Continue Reading
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News
05 Sep 2022
How Okta is regaining customer trust after a cyber attack
In early 2022, cyber firm Okta was among several tech companies hit by the Lapsus$ gang. Vice-president of customer trust Ben King talks about how he has been working behind the scenes to rebuild confidence after the incident Continue Reading
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News
01 Sep 2022
Google workers oppose cloud contract with Israeli government
Google workers and Palestinian rights activists call on company to divest from involvement in cloud and artificial intelligence contract with Israeli government and military, following allegations the tech giant has retaliated against an employee for being publicly critical of the deal Continue Reading
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News
11 Aug 2022
NHS may take a month to recover from supply chain attack
Ransomware attack victim Advanced warns its NHS customers they could be waiting until early September to fully recover their operations Continue Reading
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News
08 Aug 2022
NHS recovering key services after attack on supplier
Incident at software provider Advanced took out multiple NHS services before the weekend, including the 111 advice service Continue Reading
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News
01 Aug 2022
CloudMile banks on trust in regional expansion
Taiwanese cloud and AI startup CloudMile keeps its billing transparent and provides round-the-clock support to build trust with customers as it grows its business in Southeast Asia Continue Reading
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News
28 Jul 2022
Ocado revenue drops despite distribution centre successes
Ocado has spent the past six months rolling out new customer fulfilment centres and signing partners for its smart platform, but the cost-of-living crisis still sees revenue taking a hit Continue Reading
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News
22 Jul 2022
Russia could become the world’s largest market for illegal IT
Russia could become the biggest market for illegal IT equipment as companies try to get round sanctions imposed on the country Continue Reading
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News
21 Jul 2022
Singapore to restart datacentre builds with sustainability focus
The Singapore government is running a pilot exercise to drive the sustainable development of new datacentres following a moratorium on datacentre builds Continue Reading
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News
20 Jul 2022
Barnet Council to bring work outsourced to Capita back in-house by 2026
London borough is bringing swathes of outsourced services back in-house next year, with more to follow by 2026 Continue Reading
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News
20 Jul 2022
How NEC is transforming its business
While NEC is known for its public safety systems, the company has been expanding into new areas including e-government, financial services and customer experience in Asia-Pacific Continue Reading
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News
19 Jul 2022
European IT services see bumper quarter, but signs of slowing emerge
Spending on IT and BPO services in Europe saw significant growth in the past quarter, but there are signs of a slowdown Continue Reading
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News
18 Jul 2022
Dutch multinational hires HCL for digital transformation
Netherlands-based DSM is moving to a single-supplier IT services model for its digital transformation Continue Reading
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News
15 Jul 2022
HPE expands private cloud capabilities in GreenLake
HPE’s GreenLake for Private Cloud Enterprise is a managed service that provides flexibility in deployment models with automation capabilities for a cloud-like experience Continue Reading
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News
14 Jul 2022
Global IT services market shows signs of slowing
Spending on IT and business process services could be set to reduce over the coming months as the latest ISG figures show early signs of decline Continue Reading
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News
13 Jul 2022
Enterprise interest in sovereign cloud on the rise, Capgemini research suggests
Capgemini Research Institute probe into enterprise attitudes towards use of sovereign cloud services suggests interest is on the up Continue Reading
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News
04 Jul 2022
How Lenovo is making the transition into services
Although Lenovo is late to the as-a-service game, it is making headway through its One Lenovo and services-led transformation strategies, says a top company executive Continue Reading
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Opinion
24 Jun 2022
Assessment and knowledge: Your key tools to secure suppliers
There is no silver bullet that will resolve all the issues arising from today’s interconnected businesses and complex supply chains, but there are some key tools at your disposal Continue Reading
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News
23 Jun 2022
SolarWinds unveils new development model to avoid a repeat of Sunburst
SolarWinds has unveiled a new, secure-by-design software development model to protect itself from a repeat of the infamous 2020 cyber attack on its systems, and serve as a blueprint for the industry Continue Reading
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Opinion
22 Jun 2022
Security Think Tank: Balanced approach can detangle supply chain complexity
Achieving an appropriate balance between people, processes and technology can help to detangle the complexities of the supply chain and create better security practices Continue Reading
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Opinion
21 Jun 2022
Supply chain security goes deep – forget this at your peril
It may have hit the headlines as an IT issue, but supply chain security goes far deeper into an organisation than just technology Continue Reading
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Opinion
17 Jun 2022
Consider governance, coordination and risk to secure supply chain
A recent ISACA study found myriad factors that give good reason to be concerned about supply chain security. Cyber adviser Brian Fletcher recommends three areas to zero in on Continue Reading
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Opinion
16 Jun 2022
Security Think Tank: Best practices for boosting supply chain security
In a highly connected world, managing the supply chain landscape requires an adaptation of the ‘traditional’ approach to managing cyber risk Continue Reading
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Opinion
15 Jun 2022
Security Think Tank: Basic steps to secure your supply chain
When it comes to supply chain security, there are some core things you should be doing – but remember, the devil is in the detail Continue Reading
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Opinion
10 Jun 2022
Security Think Tank: Don’t trust the weakest link? Don’t trust any link
Your security model shouldn’t fall apart just because a part of your business, or a partner, has weak security. This is why information-centric security is a must Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Jun 2022
AWS and startups: Using accelerator programmes to help enterprises address their pain points
The early days of Amazon Web Services saw its public cloud technologies keenly adopted by the startup community. Now the company is continuing its support for this customer sector by rolling out its accelerator programmes Continue Reading
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News
09 Jun 2022
SolarWinds CEO offers to commit staffers to government cyber agencies
A new proposal from SolarWinds’ outspoken CEO, Sudhakar Ramakrishna, could see software companies commit key staff to work with government cyber agencies to improve cooperation and incident response Continue Reading
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News
08 Jun 2022
Pure FlashBlade//S and Evergreen//Flex boost as-a-service push
FlashBlade//S brings two new arrays in which customers can upgrade controllers and capacity, while //Flex allows capacity to be bought and moved across any QLC or TLC Pure array Continue Reading
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News
07 Jun 2022
Russia looks towards import substitution in its IT sector
The exodus of Western IT companies from Russia and sanctions imposed on the country amid its military invasion of Ukraine are leading to shortages of IT and professionals in the sector Continue Reading
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Opinion
27 May 2022
Consistency is key to mitigate outsourcing risk
The modern-day abundance of platforms, apps and IT tools presents malicious actors with a web of interconnection that is easily exploited to move rapidly through the network to compromise critical assets. Security teams need to understand these attack pathways better in order to fight back Continue Reading
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News
26 May 2022
Two-thirds of UK organisations defrauded since start of pandemic
Nearly two out of three UK companies say they have experienced some form of fraud or economic crime in the past two years, according to a report Continue Reading
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News
24 May 2022
ICO orders facial recognition firm Clearview AI to delete all data about UK residents
UK data watchdog fines facial recognition company Clearview AI £7.5m for multiple privacy breaches. The firm, which offers services to law enforcement, faces growing pressure from regulators and legal action around the world Continue Reading
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News
20 May 2022
Third of organisations to outsource more IT amid talent shortage
Cutting costs is not the main reason for outsourcing IT in the UK, according to a major study Continue Reading