Navigating DORA: Key Considerations for the Financial Sector
It is no secret that the financial industry is a serious target for cyber criminals, driving the need for more stringent regulations to help protect these institutions and their employee and customer data. Recent research undertaken by Security Scorecard indicates that in 2023, 78% of European financial institutions experienced a data breach involving a third party. Also, […]
Your Business Still Needs To Be Upfront About Data Protection
As data protection laws continue to evolve across the world, so too does the public’s awareness of privacy rights. When the GDPR was implemented back in 2018, it ushered in a new era of understanding; one that still shapes consumer expectations to this day. Strong policies and practices for data protection have become a necessary […]
6G, AI and Quantum: Shaping the Future of Connectivity, Computing and Security
2024 witnessed the rise of AI, transforming business operations and customer experiences across the globe. But the true potential of AI is yet to be unleashed. 2025 promises a convergence of transformative technologies – 6G, quantum computing, and cloud – that will redefine the limits of speed, scale, and security. This powerful fusion is poised […]
The Key Steps to Ensuring DORA Compliance
As we approach 2025, financial institutions across the EU face the challenge of complying with the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), which is set to take effect on the 17th of January. DORA is focused on strengthening cybersecurity and operational resilience across financial ecosystems, with the consequences for non-compliance ranging from regulatory fines to reputational damage […]
Turning payroll into a strategic powerhouse – the potential of AI and automation
From awareness to action Payroll is no longer just about processing payments. It’s a data-rich powerhouse that informs decisions across HR, Finance, and Operations. Payroll data can reveal pay equity gaps, helping HR build fairer, more transparent structures. It can also track workforce trends, improve resource allocation, and enhance compliance. When supported by AI and […]
What to Expect in AI Data Governance: 2025 Predictions
In 2025, preventing risks from both cyber criminals and AI use will be top mandates for most CIOs. Ransomware in particular continues to vex enterprises and unstructured data is a vast, largely unprotected asset. AI solutions have moved from experimental to mainstream, with all the major tech companies and cloud providers making significant investments in […]
Driving Digital Transformation in Logistics Through Intelligent Networking, Data Quality, and Standardisation
There’s no denying that the transport sector is a prominent cog across most global industries. As the saying goes, “There is no production without procurement logistics, and no trade without delivery traffic.” Especially as, according to a McKinsey study, 96 percent of freight forwarders surveyed plan to maintain or expand their investments in digital structures, […]
What will be the key trends in AI innovation in the Pharmaceutical Industry in 2025?
The pharmaceutical industry is undergoing transformation thanks to artificial intelligence (AI) in particular GenAI. From drug discovery and manufacturing to speeding up clinical trials and improving sales force effectiveness, AI is reshaping the sector in numerous ways. This trend is set to increase, and the impact of AI will be more pronounced in 2025, enhancing efficiency, […]
What major AI advancements will we see in 2025?
In this Q&A, Mike Loukides, VP of Emerging Tech, O’Reilly shares his top predictions for AI and automation in the coming year. As a result of new capabilities from generative AI, what skillsets do you think will become more important for developers, knowledge workers, and business leaders? Prediction: Almost every application will incorporate AI, and […]
Inside the AI Data Cycle: Understanding Storage Strategies for Optimised Performance
As Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies continue to expand and the infrastructure to support model training and the launching of new services increases, a key consideration for organisations is how to efficiently store and manage the valuable insight generated. With AI creating new data and making existing data more valuable, a cycle is quickly emerging, where […]