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How to modernise identity governance and administration
Modernising identity governance and administration (IGA) capabilities is essential for organisations to manage identities effectively to ensure they remain competitive, compliant and secure Continue Reading
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Security Think Tank: Edge security in the world of Covid-19
That datacentre security is a complex subject is not in doubt and, given the trend to move beyond centralised datacentre to distributed environments, this is not going to change. How can security professionals ensure such setups are just as secure ... Continue Reading
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Security Think Tank: Edge datacentre security depends on specific needs
That datacentre security is a complex subject is not in doubt and, given the trend to move beyond centralised datacentres to distributed environments, this is not going to change. How can security professionals ensure such setups are just as secure ... Continue Reading
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Security Think Tank: No secret sauce for edge security, just good practice
That datacentre security is a complex subject is not in doubt, and given the trend to move beyond centralised datacentres to distributed environments, this is not going to change. How can security professionals ensure such setups are just as secure ... Continue Reading
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Security Think Tank: Beware security blind spots at the edge
That datacentre security is a complex subject is not in doubt and, given the trend to move beyond centralised datacentres to distributed environments, this is not going to change. How can security professionals ensure such setups are just as secure ... Continue Reading
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Sharing responsibility: Why we need to work together to keep the cloud secure
The education sector has been fundamentally altered by months of lockdown, with cloud services topping must-have lists for academic staff, but now it’s time to consider security Continue Reading
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Coronavirus: What does the ‘new normal’ mean for how we work?
Examining the long-term impact of the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic on the world of work, security, privacy and networks Continue Reading
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Security Think Tank: Is data more or less secure in the cloud?
Misconfigured cloud environments are increasingly identified as the source of damaging data breaches and leaks, raising serious questions for enterprises. Where does responsibility for data security in the cloud lie, and how can security ... Continue Reading
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Security Think Tank: Stopping data leaks in the cloud
Misconfigured cloud environments are increasingly identified as the source of damaging data breaches and leaks, raising serious questions for enterprises. Where does responsibility for data security in the cloud lie, and how can security ... Continue Reading
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Security Think Tank: Base cloud security posture on your data footprint
Misconfigured cloud environments are increasingly identified as the source of damaging data breaches and leaks, raising serious questions for enterprises. Where does responsibility for data security in the cloud lie, and how can security ... Continue Reading
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Security Think Tank: Cloud security is a shared responsibility
Misconfigured cloud environments are increasingly identified as the source of damaging data breaches and leaks, raising serious questions for enterprises. Where does responsibility for data security in the cloud lie, and how can security ... Continue Reading
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Security in the supply chain – a post-GDPR approach
A year and a half after the introduction of the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation, Fieldfisher's James Walsh reviews the fundamentals of supply chain security Continue Reading
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Security Think Tank: Adapt security posture to your cloud model
Misconfigured cloud environments are increasingly identified as the source of damaging data breaches and leaks, raising serious questions for enterprises. Where does responsibility for data security in the cloud lie, and how can security ... Continue Reading
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Security Think Tank: The cloud needs security by design
Misconfigured cloud environments are increasingly identified as the source of damaging data breaches and leaks, raising serious questions for enterprises. Where does responsibility for data security in the cloud lie, and how can security ... Continue Reading
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Security Think Tank: Secure the cloud when negotiating contracts
Misconfigured cloud environments are increasingly identified as the source of damaging data breaches and leaks, raising serious questions for enterprises. Where does responsibility for data security in the cloud lie, and how can security ... Continue Reading
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Security Think Tank: In the cloud, the buck stops with you
Misconfigured cloud environments are increasingly identified as the source of damaging data breaches and leaks, raising serious questions for enterprises. Where does responsibility for data security in the cloud lie, and how can security ... Continue Reading
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What Belarus offers the tech sector
Belarus might not be as well known for its IT as some of its neighbours, but it is pushing its head above the parapet Continue Reading
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Security Think Tank: Not all security service providers are created equal
What critical security controls can be outsourced, and how do organisations, SMEs in particular, maintain confidence that they are being managed effectively and appropriately? Continue Reading
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Big data skills shortages – and how to work around them
Businesses are finding it hard to recruit enough people with big data and analytics skills, but for CIOs there are alternative strategies to consider Continue Reading
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Outsourcing is not dead or dying – it just needs to be done properly
The collapse of Carillion and the profit warning at Capita have created a false sense of fear about the stability of the outsourcing sector Continue Reading
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How creative and innovative can technology made in China be?
China's IT industry is becoming more Silicon Valley-like and, as a result, more attractive to the CIOs of western enterprises Continue Reading
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Managed crowdsourcing model: Another ‘made in China’ idea
Chinese suppliers are using managed crowdsourcing to help them provide high-volume services to their customers Continue Reading
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In an age of uncertainty, now is the time to rethink your outsourcing strategy
Brexit and Trump are not only creating challenges but also opportunities in the outsourcing sector, and outsourcing deals will need to be flexible to exploit them Continue Reading
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How AI is disrupting the role of call centres and call centre staff
Artificial intelligence could eliminate many white-collar jobs in coming decades. Its effects are already being felt in the call centre industry, but there is still no substitute for the human touch Continue Reading
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The benefits of digital business process management with blockchain technology
Distributed and decentralised ledger technologies, smart contracts and the internet of things have the potential to disrupt and revolutionise business process management and optimisation Continue Reading
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A new nearshoring game is emerging
Countries selling themselves as nearshore business services locations need to change their sales pitches to avoid becoming like all the other countries doing the same Continue Reading
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Fear, uncertainty and data doubt hold back public Wi-Fi
Venue owners’ uncertainty and befuddlement over what they can actually do with their Wi-Fi infrastructure and the data carried over it is hindering their ability to realise the full potential of public Wi-Fi Continue Reading
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Life on the edge: The benefits of using micro datacentres
Enterprises are demanding faster access to applications and ever more processing power. Could edge datacentres fill the gap? Continue Reading
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Cloud vs. Colocation: Why both make sense for the enterprise right now
With colocation providers moving to adopt simpler, cloud-like charging models, would enterprises be better off ditching the datacentre completely? Continue Reading
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What does the new EU data protection regime mean for datacentres and cloud service operators?
Changes to European data protection law will put new responsibilities on datacentre and cloud providers Continue Reading
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Supercharging cyber security protection: Questions to ask when hiring a managed services provider
With information security concerns and challenges at an all-time high, and a global shortage of security professionals to address them, some enterprises are turning to managed security services for help. To ease the selection process, Dragana Vranic... Continue Reading
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Reinventing outsourcing through agile principles
Organisations are starting to use agile principles to reinvent the outsourcing selection process, with some excellent results Continue Reading
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Sale, spin-off or stay put? What should EMC do next?
With reports suggesting some major changes may be afoot at EMC, Clive Longbottom looks at the reasons why Continue Reading
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IT availability: the whole truth
Some of the figures people quote for the reliability of their IT systems look ludicrously minimal Continue Reading
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US technology companies facing growing UK pressure over internet spying
Tension is growing between the UK and US over Prism spying Continue Reading
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Is the government right to focus on buying IT from SMEs?
Should the government be putting all its energy into encouraging departments to buy from SMEs? Alice Watson from Porge isn’t so sure Continue Reading
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Two years after 'unacceptable' - the state of government IT today
Two years ago, G-Cloud founder Chris Chant called government IT 'unacceptable'. Now outside Whitehall, what does he think has changed? Continue Reading
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Why 2014 is a good year for IT consultants
In a survey of consulting buyers, almost all said they are planning technology improvements this year, and most are bringing in consultants to help Continue Reading
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The Death Of Cloud Has Been Greatly Exaggerated
Revelations about the extent of US and UK government surveillance on the internet will not mean the death of cloud computing, but companies will change their approach. Continue Reading
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How to appoint a new outsourcing supplier
Outsourcing can come with its own security risks if not managed appropriately, making due diligence and clear contractual arrangements key Continue Reading
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Stop service providers becoming data security Achilles heel
Minimising cyber security risks through third-party suppliers is a challenge facing many organisations. Continue Reading
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Forrester: Tips for software contract negotiation
Forrester's Mark Bartrick offers four essential tips on negotiating successful IT contracts Continue Reading
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Developing the modern datacentre into a services hub
More businesses are choosing private cloud over public cloud. Analyst Andrew Buss explains why Continue Reading
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Forrester: The impact of cloud on outsourcing contracts
Although still in its early stages, the transition of outsourcing engagements toward cloud-based models has begun Continue Reading
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Does the EC's cloud strategy go far enough?
The European Commission (EC) launched its cloud strategy last week. Legal experts put it under the spotlight to see if it goes far enough Continue Reading
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Forrester: Five key trends for your cloud journey
Cloud computing is going to go through big changes in 2012, Forrester analysts predict Continue Reading
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Business consulting – the next battleground in IT services
Buying habits are shifting, with profound implications for the IT services and management consulting industries Continue Reading
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Security Think Tank: Intelligence-led security could give IT pros the edge
What should organisations be doing to benefit from intelligence-led security? Continue Reading
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Security Think Tank: Proof of intelligence-led security is in the metrics
What should organisations do to fully exploit intelligence-led security? Continue Reading
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Security Think Tank: Intelligence-led security is about risk management
What should organisations be doing to benefit from move to intelligence-led security? Continue Reading
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Security Think Tank: Intelligence-led security is more efficient and effective
What should organisations be doing to benefit from move to intelligence-led security? Continue Reading
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Security Think Tank: Security intelligence needs a plan
What should organisations be doing to benefit from the move towards intelligence-led security? Continue Reading
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Cloud choices: How to select the right hosted services
Adopting cloud computing can save money, but it is important to choose the right cloud solution for your business needs Continue Reading
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Security Think Tank: IT security outsourcing should be informed and risk-managed
Security experts advice on what should and should not be outsourced in IT security Continue Reading
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Security Think Tank: Effective quality control key to security outsourcing
What should and what should not be outsourced in IT security? Continue Reading
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Security Think Tank: No one-size-fits-all approach to security outsourcing
What should and what should not be outsourced in IT security? Continue Reading
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Security Think Tank: Outsourcing of IT security is not for everyone
What should and what should not be outsourced in IT security? Continue Reading
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Why the public sector is turning to multi-sourcing
Sarah Burnett explains why the public sector is moving from single sourcing to multi-sourcing, in an age of austerity. Continue Reading
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Forrester: Innovation In Outsourcing Relationships
Clients play the most important role in innovation In outsourcing relationships, says Wolfgang Benkel, Principal Analyst, Forrester Research. Continue Reading
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A place for cloud-based office productivity tools
Recent research by Freeform Dynamics suggests that a cloud-only approach to office productivity is worth considering. Continue Reading
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Ten trends you cannot ignore
Vice-president of Nucleus Research, Rebecca Wetteman, counts down 10 issues which should be top of the IT agenda. Continue Reading
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Data Centres Europe 2008 open for registration
The BCS is the organisation sponsor for this year's 4th Data Centres Europe 2008 conference, which will be held 10 to 11 April, in London Continue Reading