Local Authorities will play an essential role in enabling the UK to bring all greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050. The sustainability benefits of cloud computing make it a key tenet of a responsible technology strategy that will enable your Local Authority to reach net zero. In 2019, the UK became the first …
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68% of organisation leaders believe that cyber security risks are on the rise and becoming increasingly difficult to manage. What’s more, the cost of failure continues to rise. In the UK, the average data breach now costs around $3.9 million, an increase of 4%. Cyber security benchmarking is critical to understanding how your investments stack up …
The software company Kaseya has become the latest high-profile victim of ransomware, as hackers have compromised its software code to launch attacks against hundreds – or even thousands – of organisations. Here’s what you need to know about the Kaseya ransomware attack. Ransomware is one of the most pernicious threats facing organisations today. For some …
The benefits of cloud computing are well-established, but what are the financial considerations your organisation should take when transitioning its infrastructure from on-premises to the cloud? Believe it or not, cloud computing has existed for over two decades. But it’s never been more essential to our day-to-day lives than it is now, with so many …
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It may sound counter-intuitive, but a fail fast attitude may be just what you need to unlock your Local Authority’s digital transformation and improve the vital resident services you deliver. Local Authorities are at the forefront of delivering essential resident services, and the pressure on them has never been greater. Often expected to do more …
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Cyber security threats are constantly evolving and creating new and unique areas of concern. Alongside an increase in ransomware and phishing attacks linked to COVID-19, organisations must consider how the rapid shift to remote working may have increased the risk of a cyber incident. For example, it is likely organisations have bypassed existing cyber security …
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What is shadow IT, what are the risks, and what to do about it in 2021. 80% of modern workers admit to implementing some form of shadow IT, a figure that has drastically increased as organisations have adjusted to remote working, away from the oversight of IT departments. In fact, 67% of teams admit to …
Building societies need to compete for members with retail banks, often without the same access to funding. Digital transformation to secure cloud computing is the clearest path for building societies to not just keep up but lead the charge to deliver exceptional banking services that delight members. In today’s fast-moving retail banking sector, customers have …
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Unprecedented events have forced the world as we know it to drastically adapt, and fast. The public sector is no different. To keep up with global change, public organisations have had to act quickly, which is a difficult and never-ending task for any organisation, let alone one in the public sector. Public organisations experience a …
Cyber security breaches have the potential to cause significant damage across a range of industries. Generally speaking, the financial services industry requires more risk-aversion due to the specific threats it faces, including: Industry regulations: these can result in serious financial implications, as well as reputational damage if they’re not adhered to High exposure: the sensitivity …
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