How will AI change the future of IT support?
IT support staff are poised for another major role re-configuration. In recent years, most faced the challenge of adapting to a new set of remote requirements, including mastering effective methods of diagnosing and solving complex issues at a distance. But, now that hybrid systems and practices are finally running (relatively) smoothly, increasing adoption of AI […]
Is your business ready for the inevitable cyberattack?
Today, it’s not a matter of if your business will be hacked, but when. The 2024 UK Government Cybersecurity Breaches Survey revealed a startling statistic: 50% of UK businesses suffered a cyberattack or security breach in the previous 12 months, up from 39% in 2022. The average cost of a data breach in 2023 was $4.45 million. For […]
Why AI isn’t just hype – but a pragmatic approach is required
After all the headlines we have read about how amazing Artificial Intelligence (AI) is and how businesses would literally stagnate if they didn’t have it, it was interesting to read this article in Forbes, who suggest that AI stock is showing “bubble”-like tendencies and may soon experience a sharp correction as businesses struggle to operationalise AI. […]
How tech companies can push for more women in senior roles
Praised for its relentless evolution, the tech industry still hesitates to evolve where it matters most: sorting out the underrepresentation of women in senior leadership positions. With over a decade of experience in recruiting IT leaders and mentoring countless women, including with my own AQ Women in Tech network composed of around 250 women, I’ve […]
Framing the Role of the Board around Cybersecurity is No Longer about Risk
Business protection from cyber threats must be rooted in the reality of the world we live in The role of the Board with regards to cybersecurity is a topic that keeps coming back and is often addressed in simplistic terms in my view. I don’t think it makes sense to look for “one-size-fits-all” answers to […]
Are you ready for the next IT wave?
A quiet revolution is brewing as a compelling stack of apps and tools promises to unleash the full power of multi-cloud computing Sometimes we can all see change coming but, at other times, changes sneak up on us. I believe that we are currently witnessing a quiet revolution in the way we manage and deploy […]
Reengineer some sovereignty back into your cloud strategy
Why are sovereign clouds such an important component of a modern IT strategy? “Sovereign clouds can host and protect critical infrastructure and sensitive government data, reducing the risk of cyberattacks, espionage and other forms of foreign interference” METCLOUD CEO Ian Vickers comments on the importance of data sovereignty in the current geopolitical climate.
Selecting the Right PCIe Interconnect Switch for Today, and Tomorrow
The rapid evolution of technology has made PCIe (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express) interconnect switches indispensable for various high-performance applications. With data-intensive tasks and the need for ultra-fast communication channels becoming more prevalent, selecting the right PCIe interconnect switch is crucial to support the performance, scale and agility required for the use cases where it will […]
Bridging the gender digital divide: Driving inclusive connectivity
Whether it is accessing healthcare, education and financial services, the internet provides access to critical information and services and supports livelihoods. It is not just a matter of convenience but a key driver of economic and social opportunity. In many low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), the primary – and often only – means of accessing […]
Digital and Data Roadmap Reaches Two-Year Mark – Where Are We Now?
A recent report from Tony Blair’s think-tank, the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, sparked interesting conversations in the news cycle earlier this month, around AI and digital transformation in the public sector. In the report, Blair claims that “government departments could cut workforce time by up to 40% using artificial intelligence (AI) and that […]