8×8, a leading integrated cloud communications platform, has announced that National Express, the largest scheduled coach operator in the UK, has chosen the 8×8 XCaaS (eXperience Communications as a Service) integrated cloud communications and contact centre solution to help employees stay engaged, productive and efficient, regardless of work location, to deliver an enhanced and secure […]
Norwegian-based Green Mountain, a leader in sustainable colocation data centres, reveals plans to expand into the UK. Green Mountain’s owner, Azrieli Group, has announced it has signed an agreement to acquire an existing data centre and available adjacent land, both with further expansion and development potential, in Romford, East London. Through this acquisition, the site […]
Proximity Data Centers, one ofthe UK’s fastest growing regional Edge colocation data centre provider, has announced the opening of its 10th UK facility. Proximity Milton Keynes Edge 10 is a purpose-built, tier 3 standard 48,000 square foot facility with multiple data halls and provides 3 MW of available power. Conveniently located to Milton Keynes, the […]
As ransomware threats become more frequent, targeted and ruthless, Gavin Knapp, Cyber Defence Technical Lead at Bridewell, explains why business leaders cannot afford to rely on cyber insurance alone as a silver bullet. Ransomware is now an unavoidable business issue. What started as a relatively opportunistic method of extorting money for individuals and organisations has […]
As the amount of data continues to surge – largely a result of the pandemic – organisations must find ways to manage their data more cost-effectively and efficiently. Florian Malecki, Executive VP Marketing, Arcserve, offers some best practice advice as to how this can be achieved. Storage costs continue to skyrocket as data creation rapidly […]
Providing a digital identity to create an online account or complete a transaction is becoming more commonplace globally. A digital identity is an electronic file containing a person’s identity information, often used to prove their identity online. Gartner has predicted that by 2024, ‘a true global, portable, decentralised identity standard will emerge in the market to address […]
Organizations around the world significantly accelerated their adoption of technology services during COVID-19 to drive their Digital Transformation and boost their resilience. Telefónica Tech’s Planting Digital Seeds for the Future study reveals that, although lack of budget is the main constraint to fulfilling their ICT strategy, 57% of the global companies surveyed plan to invest […]
A study from Telefónica Tech, which gathered responses from a total of 810 IT professionals in Spain, Brazil, Germany, the UK and the Republic of Ireland, finds 60% of the IT professionals surveyed recognize that after the pandemic their company is better positioned in terms of ICT strategy, but 28% confess that they are only […]
Vantage Data Centers, a leading global provider of hyperscale data centre campuses, has announced the start of construction on a second data centre on its Frankfurt II campus. Adding to its existing presence in the most sought-after European market, Vantage has broken ground on a second facility (FRA22) at its second campus in Frankfurt. The […]
Sopra Steria, a European Tech leader recognised for its consulting, digital services and software development, is joining forces with OVHcloud, a global player and the leading European cloud provider, to develop new open-source tools. Sopra Steria and OVHcloud will participate in the drive to industrialise Artificial Intelligence (AI) and help step up the pace of […]
What would you describe as your most memorable achievement? As a developer I wrote the FTSE calculation system at the London Stock Exchange which was an amazing experience. And as a leader I am very proud of the development my teams have made and the work I did with Trimble where we created a new […]
