More than 90% of businesses are unable to properly succeed in the Data Economy

Just 6% of businesses globally use, access, and share data in a way that grants them all the business benefits provided by a robust data strategy, according to new research from Snowflake, the Data Cloud company. The study of 1,000 business leaders and technology managers highlights the significant hurdles that the majority of organisations face… … Read more

Debunking the top myths about cloud-based physical security

Over the years, cloud-based physical security technology has been increasing in power and popularity as many businesses have begun to favour the cloud over on-premises systems. According to cloud security company Thales, 90% of companies worldwide use the cloud. The cloud is essential to data management for most businesses and there are many reasons why. … … Read more

Cloud application delivery: Still a work in progress for many

It’s hard to overstate the key role of application reliability and performance for today’s organisations. To compete effectively and grow in modern digital markets, businesses must meet high customer expectations for a great experience. Hybrid workplace strategies and work-from-home policies make it all the more critical to deliver a consistent high-quality experience wherever people work. Rising cyberthreats and an… … Read more

Why data democratisation is a gamechanger for business

Every day, technology is advancing. It’s removing barriers to success, allowing the broader adoption of applications that were once too sophisticated for the everyday person. It’s placing the power of AI (artificial intelligence) into more hands, inching us increasingly closer to solving some of the world’s most pressing issues. At its core, technological advancements are… … Read more

Accenture launches sovereign cloud practice

Accenture has announced a new worldwide practice to help organisations take advantage of disruptive new technologies in the cloud utilising trusted frameworks, services and controls. The new Accenture Cloud First Sovereign Practice includes four new sovereign cloud centers in Kronberg, Germany; Trondheim, Norway; Paris and Rome. Located within Accenture Innovation Hubs, these centres bring Accenture… … Read more

Evolution of cybercriminals’ attacks on cloud native environments revealed

Attackers are finding new ways to target cloud native environments, according to Nautilus, the threat research team of cloud native security provider, Aqua Security. The team’s latest research shows that adversaries are adopting more sophisticated techniques, leveraging multiple attack components, and shifting attention to Kubernetes and the software supply chain. The “2022 Cloud Native Threat… … Read more

VMware cross-cloud services available in Microsoft Azure Marketplace

VMware has announced the availability of VMware Cross-Cloud services on Microsoft Azure Marketplace, an online store providing applications and services for use on Azure. VMware customers can take advantage of the trusted Azure cloud platform to accelerate application modernization, migrate workloads faster to the cloud, and more securely and efficiently scale virtual desktops to support… … Read more

Boeing aims to transform aerospace industry with Google Cloud partnership

Google Cloud and Boeing have partnered to support the leading aerospace company’s cloud transformation by migrating hundreds of applications across multiple business groups and aerospace products to Google Cloud. The partnership will enable Boeing to address challenges that come with traditional on-premises IT implementations, taking advantage of the scalability and flexibility of the cloud, along… … Read more

Deloitte and VMware launch strategic distributed cloud practice

Deloitte and VMware have teamed up to create the Deloitte VMware Distributed Cloud (DVDC) practice to help clients transform their businesses and the industries they serve by more effectively implementing and utilising distributed cloud architectures. The Deloitte and VMware alliance, and now the strategic DVDC practice, will help clients more effectively and efficiently implement distributed… … Read more

Fujitsu Computing as a Service launched via public cloud

Fujitsu has unveiled its new service portfolio, Fujitsu Computing as a Service (CaaS), to accelerate digital transformation (DX) and empower customers globally by offering access to some of the world’s most advanced computing technologies via the cloud for commercial use. The service encompasses advanced computing resources like Fujitsu’s quantum-inspired Digital Annealer technology, the computing technology… … Read more