Opinion stories - Page 114
Why a cloud-first approach is the only valid one
Thu, 9th Aug 2018
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iaas
Cloud computing has reached a tipping point, with 93% of organisations already relying on cloud services. The sky's the limit.
Data classification: What's the point of brushing off 'digital dust'?
Wed, 8th Aug 2018
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storage
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opinion
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data classification
To a lot of us data is boring but a necessary evil. Our organisations create documents that end up being stored somewhere, gathering digital dust.
Whitepaper: Warmer water can improve the cost of data centre cooling
Thu, 2nd Aug 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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dc
Research from Schneider Electric finds turning up the temperature can lower data centre PUE to provide energy savings of up to 64%.
A deep dive into the present and future of retail off- and online
Wed, 1st Aug 2018
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martech
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commerce systems
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omnichannel
Russell McVeagh Special Counsel Liz Blythe examines the opportunities and risks associated with the eye-wateringly quick pace of change in the sector.
Data centre heavyweights debate 'hottest automation topic of 2018'
Wed, 1st Aug 2018
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network infrastructure
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cisco
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netevents
Senior execs from Dell EMC, Apstra, Mellanox, and IDC discuss intent-based networking systems and how they will revolutionise the data centre.
Optimising data centre energy efficiency in a world of renewables
Tue, 31st Jul 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Eaton East Asia VP of sales says the move to renewable energy is encouraging, however change is required to combat its volatile nature.
Networking is experiencing a paradigm shift due to IBN
Tue, 31st Jul 2018
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opinion
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allied telesis
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ibn
Intent-Based Networking set to transform network management with streamlined operations and AI-driven solutions.
Identifying security risk-takers to minimise and mitigate risk
Tue, 31st Jul 2018
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risk & compliance
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opinion
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responsight
Risk-taking doesn't necessarily mean that the majority of a company's workforce is deliberately being bad actors.
Data security: the new frontier of app protection
Tue, 31st Jul 2018
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ddos
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
Many organisations are fearful of becoming the first to experience a data breach and be burdened with the heavy costs for non-compliance.
Why water use is a key consideration when cooling your data center
Mon, 30th Jul 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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schneider electric
An expert from Schneider Electric discusses the process data centers should take when considering cooling options.
The race to keep ahead of healthcare cyber threats
Mon, 30th Jul 2018
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Healthcare cyber-attacks soar; 50% of firms hit, latest ServiceNow report reveals urgent need for security upgrades.
Gartner opinion: The data centre is dead
Fri, 27th Jul 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Gartner's managing VP says by 2025, 80% of enterprises will have shut down their traditional data centre, versus 10% today.
Why quantum computing could be bigger than blockchain
Tue, 24th Jul 2018
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blockchain
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iaas
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quantum computing
Quantum computing is hailed as the next big thing, but it will take time to become a reality and won't solve everyday IT problems.
Why a cybersecurity awareness week is just not enough
Tue, 24th Jul 2018
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opinion
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fraud
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awareness
From personal privacy to online scams, it seems almost every IT security-related issue now has its very own awareness week.
Security takes priority, but is IoT security a barrier to deployment?
Mon, 23rd Jul 2018
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semiconductors
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iot security
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opinion
Security is critical in IoT deployment, with experts predicting it will compose 20% of annual security budgets. Is it, however, hindering progress?.
Why Agile has become more prominent within projects in the manufacturing industry
Mon, 23rd Jul 2018
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devops
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manufacturing
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apm
In today's increasingly competitive market, streamlining any product development process is key to a manufacturer's success.
Super-fast IoT enabled 5G is right around the corner - or is it?
Fri, 20th Jul 2018
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uc
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
Steven Carlini says telcos are falling over themselves to be the first to offer 5G services, but it looks like Asian telcos have the inside line.
How chatbots can enhance the customer experience
Wed, 18th Jul 2018
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uc
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data protection
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cx
Companies are increasingly using chatbots in their mobile apps to enhance customer service and improve the overall customer experience.
How brick-and-mortar retail is becoming a leader in edge computing
Tue, 17th Jul 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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edge computing
Schneider Electric's Dave Johnson says few industries feel the disruption of new digital business models more than traditional retailers.
Users, applications, and data: The new frontiers in identity
Mon, 16th Jul 2018
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ai
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opinion
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sailpoint
As digital transformation accelerates, enterprises face the daunting task of managing expanding user bases, exploding data, and a growing application landscape.