The Need for Open Standards in Modern Life
Take a moment to try and think of everything that needed to happen so that you can read this article. The first thing that comes to mind might well be the direct human work involved: my writing, the publication’s editorial oversight, people to format it for the website and decide when new pieces get published […]
3 DataOps Principles to Accelerate Time to Value for External Data – Today
As the appetite for data grows, DataOps professionals have mostly confronted the myriad of challenges involved in integrating internal data from multiple applications. They have invested in the tools and technologies to aid in this task, implemented standard processes, and staffed up internally so they can deliver analytics-ready information to data consumers in their organizations. […]
Business Impact: The Power of Data Experiences
Data experiences revolve around providing meaningful insights that align with human behaviour and decision making. That’s why it is crucial for data experiences to be accessible, relevant, and valuable to every person within an organisation. Fostering curiosity is an important trait for entrepreneurs, and data experiences offer the opportunity for business leaders to ignite curiosity […]
SIAM: The answer to IT system optimization
The constant challenge of managing internal service providers and multiple third-party vendors supported by complex IT systems can seem never-ending. Fortunately, Service Integration and Management (SIAM) has emerged to bring sanity to an IT world plagued with chaos and poor return on digital investment, yet for many organizations adopting the SIAM methodology poses unique challenges. […]
Why has your project cost so much?
How to improve budget management during software development Projects have always been a popular way to organise software development and funding. However, in recent years many have pointed out the restrictive nature of this system, the most notorious being Dr. Mik Kersten, author of Project To Product: How to Survive and Thrive in the Age […]
There may soon be better broadband on the moon than in some regions of the UK
Access to broadband is essential to ensure both social and financial inclusion. Unequal availability hampers progress, increases skills gaps, and has a detrimental effect on a nation as a whole. Unfortunately, a considerable disparity persists between urban and rural areas in the UK. Numerous individuals – both in this country and worldwide – face restricted […]
Why the heat is on for firms to kill legacy IT
Sustainability targets, high energy costs and increased digital usage are reaching a tipping point in the datacentre, making modernising IT infrastructure essential. For the sake of the environment and business continuity, things have got to change now. When a large US domestic airline went into meltdown in December last year, cancelling around 16,700 flights, it […]
The Case for Building Trust in Network Automation
Today’s multi-cloud enterprise-class networks are incredibly complex and every network equipment manufacturer and network security device company has its own specific way that their tools must be monitored, managed, and protected. Network operations and network security professionals struggle to address these requirements and keep pace with the speed of network updates. The simplest configuration change […]
Five Tips to Elevate Your Mobile Testing Strategy
Today’s customers have high expectations for the way they interact with companies. Delivering on them with a seamless user experience across native mobile, hybrid and web applications can help drive overall revenue growth. To achieve this holistic approach, DevOps teams need to shift their mindset to include a comprehensive mobile testing strategy as part of […]
How does multi-cloud enhance televised events on a global scale?
Recently, audiences across the world tuned into the Eurovision Song Contest. Attracting a global audience that typically reaches highs of 161 million, the contest’s technical preparation team were feeling the pressure to perform as well the artists. Shows like these, and how they are delivered, need to surpass all expectations, connecting audiences and delivering stable viewing […]