Opinion

Opinion

Networking and communication

• Why quality of experience matters more than quality of service

  David Brunnen writes about why regulators should start thinking about quality of experience when it comes to broadband and not simply the quality of service  Continue Reading

• Democratise internet of things data analytics with virtualisation

  Accenture Labs authors contend that data virtualisation can unlock business value from the IoT  Continue Reading

• The problem of smart cities and connectivity in the UK

  Only once leaders develop a framework for local economic and societal development can the “smart city” buzz can evolve into “intelligent communities”  Continue Reading

• Government must listen to tech sector in Investigatory Powers Bill

  Plans for new powers to allow intelligence agencies to monitor electronic communications must be carefully thought through  Continue Reading

• How to mitigate security risks associated with IoT

  There are five key information security risks associated with the internet of things that businesses can and should address  Continue Reading

• Network security systems – dedicated or multifunction?

  For small and medium-sized businesses looking to secure their networks, multifunction security systems are a better option than best-of-breed technology  Continue Reading

• Life’s a breach: How to handle the press after a hacking attack

  Emily Dent, specialist in crisis PR, offers some advice to organisations that unexpectedly find themselves in the headlines  Continue Reading

• How innovation happens – outliers in the game of progress

  Technologies designed for extreme environments such as space or Formula 1 racing are increasingly driving innovation in everyday working life  Continue Reading

• 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

• Can a digital single market give Europe the lead?

  The objective of the European digital single market looks hard to achieve. A focus on digital platforms could provide a way  Continue Reading

• Building a cloud of clouds to balance flexibility and control

  CIOs need to plan for using a multitude of cloud providers and prepare for how best to manage such a situation  Continue Reading

• Blending humans and technology in the workforce

  We are close to the time when intelligent technology will collaborate with humans to make the workforce more productive  Continue Reading

• The internet of things is an opportunity not a threat

  Businesses need to explain how they will use data generated by the internet of things to avoid public fears over how that data is used  Continue Reading

• Three things you may not know that DNS data can tell you

  Big data tools can help network administrators gather new insights into security and performance from DNS data  Continue Reading

• How to secure the internet of things

  With the expansion of the IoT market, protecting the company's data and IP is more important than ever. Here are four ways organisations can put security at the core of the IoT value proposition  Continue Reading