Opinion

Opinion

• Digital transformation: How far are we really in the journey?

  Are customers really in as much of a hurry to digitally transform as the shrillest advocates of the technology would like us to believe?  Continue Reading

• Will IAM make you more secure in a less secure world?

  There are growing opportunities for the channel with identity and access management, as migration to hybrid environments gains pace  Continue Reading

• The five challenges SMEs face due to poor internet connectivity

  What are the leading problems for small to medium-sized enterprises when it comes to internet connectivity?  Continue Reading

• Westcoast and iland present a tale of two disties

  Talking to just a couple of distributors reveals the evolution and determination from those firms to remain ahead of the market  Continue Reading

• What can IT providers learn from the Tortoiseshell Group attack

  Following recent news around the Tortoiseshell Group attack targeting IT providers in Saudi Arabia, Alex Bransome discusses what IT providers can learn from the attack and advises on ways to reduce the risk of supply chain attacks  Continue Reading

• Supporting intelligent workspaces

  As new technology continues to drive new ways of working, IT departments need support in facilitating the flexibility and connectivity demanded by today’s tech-savvy workforce  Continue Reading

• Commercial PC growth better for channel than consumer PC growth

  The commercial PC segment experienced a 15% sales increase in July, while consumer sales dropped by 2% – but that’s better than the other way round  Continue Reading

• Are you ready to trade with the world on Brexit day?

  While some claim there are no freight management systems in place to help businesses trade after Brexit, the vendors of such systems – both traditional and newer, more user-friendly versions – would disagree  Continue Reading

• The hybrid cloud and clearing technical debt

  When done properly, hybrid infrastructure can deliver efficiency, cost savings and performance, but with so many options available, good advice from a channel partner is key to achieving these benefits  Continue Reading

• What makes a great managed security service provider?

  With an increasingly challenging threat landscape, being a successful MSSP can be a struggle. Making sure customers stay safe is critical to the success of your business, which is why understanding what makes a great MSSP is crucial for you to be ...  Continue Reading

• Brexit: the demo and the reality

  IT industry should make it clear whether the “technological solutions” being bandied about by politicians to solve the Irish border problem are realistic  Continue Reading

• Friction between management and employees exacerbates insider threat

  Research revealing disparity between workers’ and bosses’ views on data security could shed more light on insider threat  Continue Reading

• How to block DDoS attacks using automation

  Automation can significantly improve response times during a distributed denial of service attack, reducing the potential damage to targeted organisations  Continue Reading

• Securing SD-WAN – beyond the base level

  Software-defined networks has sophisticated security features built in, but additional layers of security are required to ensure robust protection against increasingly advanced cyber threats  Continue Reading

• What are the risks of not responding to a critical alarm in time?

  When selling management tools, managed service providers need to educate users about the importance of acting on the alarms generated by such equipment  Continue Reading