Confidential computing is the essential data protection layer for evolving cloud threats
The boom in digital transformation and mass adoption of cloud computing has transformed the business landscape over the past ten years. Companies have shifted from the expensive, high maintenance burden of managing their own IT infrastructure on site, toward private and public cloud services, drawn in by the promise of flexibility and scalability. With IT […]
How can businesses keep on top of tech costs in an inflationary environment?
Amidst today’s heightened inflation and interest rate environment, it can be challenging for companies to stay on top of technology costs and keep investing. Chief Technological Officers (CTOs) must seek to balance forward-looking innovation with the rising cost pressures. In addition to the expense of maintaining existing systems and the complexity of multiple licenses, the […]
Separating fact from fiction: busting the myths around migrating database workloads to the cloud
Until now Tier 1 business-critical applications have been firmly on-premises. While Tier 2 and 3 applications have moved from local data centres to the cloud (and to cloud-native applications at that), high-performance databases like Oracle have stayed put. But a change is coming, with organisations starting to reconsider the decision to keep these applications on-premises. […]
Opening up progression paths in the tech and data centre industry
The UK technology sector is facing a significant shortfall in talent. Research by Robert Walters has found that over 70% of employers in the industry are struggling to source the right skills, with Brexit an exacerbating factor for over half of respondents. Economic and technological transformation is driving the need for new skills and is leading to […]
SRE Brings Modern Enterprise Architectures into Focus
Being ‘on’ is not the measure of performance. Just because power is getting to a lamp doesn’t mean it’s giving the user enough light to reliably see what they’re doing. Many different factors beyond power will impact whether or not the user can see. The bulb could be dim—either because it’s dying, or it’s got […]
What’s next in Networking: Innovation, Transparency, and Connectivity
The networking industry is undergoing significant changes due to the constant evolution of technology, which is having a profound impact on businesses globally. The key areas that are expected to undergo development include innovation driven by the major cloud providers, faster connectivity, and the demand for network transparency. Despite the challenging economic environment, businesses can […]
How to Get Instant Access to Performance Data
As DevOps teams face increased pressure to deliver positive customer experiences, keeping track of service levels is becoming increasingly important. Of course, this means different things, depending on the service the product is providing. But for most site reliability engineers (SRE)s, the priorities include providing maximum uptime, and fast response times. That said, the business […]
Untethering from workstations for high-performance collaboration
When we talk about collaboration, the assumption tends to be geared towards a need to connect employees working in the office with those working from home. That’s what the pandemic taught us. But for professionals working in graphic design, VFX, and architectural engineering and construction (AEC), the use of high-performance design software means collaboration can […]
Defence in the Cloud: Embracing Technology for a Competitive Edge
The UK Defence sector is poised for a significant shift towards cloud services in 2023, aimed at unlocking the potential of data and attracting top talent to drive the initiative. Over the past few years, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has made great strides in cloud adoption through its MODCloud programme, resulting in cost savings […]
Seamless CX: Preparing for the troubled waters ahead
With many economists predicting a gloomy 2023, UK retailers are laser-focused on resilience. With many still recovering from the pandemic and increasing competition, we’ve seen an explosion in ecommerce and social commerce, with physical retailers being forced to become e-tailers, shifting a significant amount of their activity online to avoid being swallowed up by competitors. […]