From Blog to Global SaaStock Conference: Alex Theuma
When Alex Theuma, founder of SaaStock, started his blog for the SaaS industry, he had no idea that it would…
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How Our 2x Founder Built a Successful Marketing SaaS Product
The journey from a traditional marketing agency to a Software as a Service (SaaS) marketing product requires a shift that…
Reinventing SaaStock: What’s new for 2024
SaaStock is heading back to Dublin this October–but this time, with a difference. The team and I have been busy…
Why SaaS startups are ideally placed to weather the storm.
Henrik Grim, GM Europe Capchase, explains why SaaS startups are ideally placed to weather the storm.
Gravit8 launches DIY SAAS platform forhybrid events
Gravit8 launches ‘market first’ fully configurable VEP showcases ‘game-changing’ software solution, based on its Virtual Event Platform (VEP), a true-to-life 3D virtual environment, with a series of ready-to-use virtual tools aimed at organisers, brands, exhibitors and delegates.
Why SaaS explosion won’t last without resilient backup
Investing in Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) has become fairly standard practice within the business world. The subscription format of SaaS naturally appeals to enterprise customers due to its affordability and flexibility.
What is a SaaS company and what is a Unicorn company?
With SaaS companies offering apps that continue to provide efficient solutions to an array of modern business and consumer needs, the success of this platform format was assured. Nonetheless, as the volume of VC’s driving astronomic valuations increases and becomes more competitive, methods of driving growth and valuing companies are going through a much-needed evolution.
SaaS Procurement: A must for modern business
We look at SaaS procurement and the new company taking this sector by storm, Sastrify.
SaaS Management Platform Zluri raises US$10M led by MassMutual Ventures
SaaS Management Platform Zluri, has raised US$10M in a Series A round of funding led by MassMutual Ventures with participation from existing investors, Endiya Partners and Kalaari Capital.
The future of SaaS and unstructured data
The shift to remote working caused an explosion in the use of SaaS apps for virtual collaboration and document sharing. But this has not been without risk, especially when the data within is unstructured. Maximising visibility and keeping tabs on access rights is key to protecting this new perimeter for security said Grady Summers, Executive Vice President of Product at SailPoint.
The top 10 largest B2B SaaS companies in the US
Top Business Tech takes a closer look at the largest US SaaS companies providing B2B service based on Mike Sonder’s stock market valuation list taken at the start of August 2021.
Which players continue to lead the SaaS market?
ResearchAndMarkets.com has released the “Software as a service (SaaS) Global Market Report 2020-30: COVID-19 Impact and Recovery” report.
Overcoming SaaS chaos: how to pave the way for the future of work
In 2020’s rush to adapt to remote work, organisations turned to SaaS to guarantee business continued as usual. A year on, decisions made in haste are beginning to show the cracks; one-size-fits-all blanket subscriptions are no longer a viable long-term solution. Leigh Martin, Product Director at Snow Software, explains how businesses can overcome SaaS chaos and better optimise their solutions.
How can SaaS benefit businesses?
The cloud may pose a number of questions but SaaS (Software as a Service) can provide an affordable, efficient solution tailored to a business.
West Yorkshire ICB brings app to unpaid carers
Technology company, Care Networx, has signed a major deal with NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) to bring a new, first-of-its-kind carers app, to the 250,000 unpaid carers in West Yorkshire.
AI-SDRs and the Future of B2B Sales: Risks vs. Rewards
The advent of AI-driven sales development representatives (AI-SDRs) is set to revolutionise the B2B sales landscape. These tools are designed…
The new e-commerce phenomenon in Latin America
The growth, the players, the opportunities and the pitfalls
3 1⁄2 Options for Embedded Analytics
An eBook to help B2B SaaS providers select an approach to embedding analytics as an integrated capability inside their applications.
Integrated Analytics, Seamlessly Embedded
Elevate your SaaS offering with icCube in your engine-room
Vertice reveals cloud friction between C-Suite leaders
Vertice today announced the results of its global survey, “The State of Cloud Cost Optimisation”, which reveals that organisations are being held back from controlling their cloud spending and gaining ROI because of a lack of alignment between finance and tech leaders.
To help organisations tackle the challenge of spiralling cloud spending, Vertice today launched its Cloud Cost Optimization platform, which empowers businesses to cut cloud spend by as much as 25%. Vertice has designed the platform to solve the acute problems faced by finance and tech leaders trying to reduce cloud spend.
Follow the Yellow Brick Road to S/4HANA
What’s holding you back from moving to S/4HANA? Confusion about which S/4HANA deployment route? An unclear business case? The fear of business disruption? Whatever the reason, ignoring the looming end of support for ECC in 2027 is the wrong choice.
Cashless retail? It’s a false economy.
Retailers should be cautious of jumping on the cashless retail bandwagon: the answer lies not in turning cash buyers away, but by automating cash acceptance wherever possible.
It’s Time to Get Serious About Backup
In 2023, data is an organisation’s most valuable resource. And yet, it is a resource that is, time and again, taken for granted and under-protected.
Report reveals the economic benefits of strong data protection
Commvault announced, with Microsoft, the results of an independent study from Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG) showing real world cost savings of strong data protection
How a website can perfect supply chain management
A well-designed website is an excellent tool that can be used to address a wide range of issues. The more accessible, helpful, and automated a website is, the smoother a business’ supply chain process will be.
Why MACH is the future of customer experience
Because MACH architecture is modular, retailers can not only select the best technology solutions on the market to create their eCommerce system, but also integrate them together without the need for a disruptive re-platforming project.
How big data drives ecommerce analytics.
Gediminas Rickevičius, Director of Strategic Partnerships at Oxylabs.io, shares about how big data drives ecommerce analytics.
A New Journey to the Cloud
ERP implementation has changed. And for those companies facing the 2027 maintenance deadline for SAP ECC 6, that is good news. In today’s cloud-first, ‘adopt not adapt model, there are no more white boards. No more consultants offering to customise software to meet any business need. And no more long drawn implementations – followed by expensive and disruptive upgrades and a complete loss of commitment to using technology to accelerate change.
Sales and Marketing Professionals Rejoice: Launched is Here to Simplify Your Life
Gone are the days of spending hours on end building campaigns that may or may not resonate with your target audience. Launched, the new SaaS solution, is here to shake up the sales and marketing world and make your life a whole lot easier.
London office reduces Small Power energy use by 33%
PUBLIC Hall, a co-working space in Westminster, achieves a 33% reduction in the Small Power energy consumption by installing measurable.energy solution.
How software can help support working mothers.
Simon Walker, Managing Partner
at Kubrick, help us learn how software can help support working mothers
The Intelligent Automation Collective launches
Seven IA solution companies collaborate to provide ultimate end-to-end intelligent automation solution for enterprise businesses
Immuta awarded Framework Contract with CCS G-Cloud 13
Immuta becomes G-Cloud approved provider of Saas services for public sector organisations
Ab Initio partners with BT Group to deliver big data
AI is becoming an increasingly important element of the digital transformation of many businesses. As well as introducing new opportunities, it also poses a number of challenges for IT teams and the data teams supporting them. Ab Initio has announced a partnership with BT Group to implement its big data management solutions on BT’s internal networks.
The Cloud – Debunking the Myth
Mid-sized businesses are head down, wrestling with constantly evolving operational challenges, from skills shortages to supply chain delays and raging inflation. Management teams lack the time and often confidence to explore technology innovation and, as a result, too many companies are missing vital opportunities to cut costs, boost efficiency and reach new customers.
Network evolution.
Song Toh, VP Global Network Services, Tata Communication, shares about Network evolution.
Cloud Analytics: Growth through strategic decision-making
Analytics and the cloud can play a critical role in optimizing IT operations, streamlining processes, building high-performance teams, and ensuring data security for the organisation. It frees up resources to work on innovation rather than worrying about break-fixes and trying to keep services online. This article explores key benefits businesses stand to gain by moving analytics to the cloud.
Making Cloud Marketplaces Viable Channels for Sales
There are major gains to be had by selling on cloud marketplaces, but SaaS companies must be prepared to invest time and effort.
The need to protect Kubernetes in cloud infrastructure.
Mike Miracle, Head of Marketing, Strategy, and Alliances at Catalogic, shares the need to protect Kubernetes in cloud infrastructure.
WYSPR launches first-ever Friendfluencer Marketplace
WYSPR has launched the first marketplace that connects businesses with their most ardent customer advocates and produces social media campaigns with record-breaking engagement rates, WYSPR is upending the influencer marketing industry.
Patchwork systems are more than just an annoyance.
Fred Plais CEO and Co-Founder of Platform.sh, shares how patchwork systems are more than just an annoyance.
Why CISOs must now embrace SD-WAN
As Simon Hill, Head of Legal & Compliance, Certes Networks insists, it is time for CISOs to take a lead role in the Digital Transformation process – or risk being side-lined for good.
Rainbow Office In Today’s New Workplace
In a recent interview for Ringside, RingCentral’s blog, Jasper Van Sas, Global Head of Sales for Rainbow Office at Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise, shared his insights into how Rainbow Office is making an impact in today’s new workplace.
Hybrid cloud: the future-proof approach to data
Today, cloud services are used by most businesses to support their day-to-day operations. By Massimo Bandinelli, Aruba Enterprise Marketing Manager,
Balancing cloud ERP security with operations: continuous updates are not a ‘cure-all’.
Cloud adoption rates have certainly increased in recent years as migration of people, systems and data became simpler, costs have decreased and concerns over security eased. By Chris Clifford, Technical Solution Architect, Columbus UK.
Navigating the hybrid multi-cloud world using next-gen data management.
There’s data in the data center, data at edge locations used by remote offices, data on mobile devices, and data in the cloud. And when an organization has data in the cloud, it usually doesn’t mean just one cloud. By: Chris Wiborg, Vice President of Product Marketing, Cohesity.
The advantages of distributed cloud.
Distributed cloud is a mix of on-premise and (multi-) cloud computing in which the control plane for the on-premise part of the system matches that of the cloud(s). By Jim Webber, at Neo4j.
The cloud will shape the future of banking
Disruptive technologies have made it easier for new entrants to launch products fast and scale efficiently. By Prema Varadhan, Chief Product and Technology Officer, Temenos.
Future-Proof Your Business.
Delight customers, and stay ahead of competitors by selecting the right API management partner. Questions to ask, must-haves for partners, and what to do after you’ve built your shortlist.
Mid-Market IT Priorities, Budgets & Concerns
Based on the findings and analysis from Node4’s Mid-Market IT Priorities Report 2021/2022
Computer success teams: getting the most out of yours
SaaS companies have been discussing the importance of building and maintaining a strong sales team to the success of organizations for years. However, it’s only recently that sales leaders have begun to truly understand the value of customer success to revenue retention and generation.
How agile networking helps CIOs rest easy
Being able to rely on a scalable platform enables businesses to gain back-up network option during periods of network disruption, and CIOs to sleep soundly.
Rivery launches next-generation CDC
– Rivery, the leading SaaS ELT platform announced its next generation CDC capabilities for Snowflake users at this year’s annual Snowflake Summit. In addition, Rivery is proud to announce that Snowflake has recognized its expertise with joint customers in the media vertical and awarded Rivery with the Snowflake Media Competency Badge, which is part of the newly launched Snowflake Partner Network (SPN) Competency Program.
The rise of no-code – what it is and why it’s the future of AI
In the past, building software
applications required months
and years of training to learn
programming languages and
frameworks. A typical software
development journey would
require excessive computing
power, endless trial and error,
and a niche, highly skilled
workforce – just to arrive
at a successful outcome.
But thanks to the rise of
no-code software, things have
changed dramatically – and
soon all the technically difficult
software development and
endless hard toll – will come
to an end.
Corelight Announces New Platform
Corelight, the leader in Open network detection and response (NDR) today announced Corelight Investigator, a SaaS-based solution that extends the power of open-source driven network evidence to SOC teams everywhere. Investigator delivers advanced capabilities for transforming network and cloud activity into evidence in a fast, intuitive platform that is easy to deploy and use.
Logpoint poll highlights unmonitored business-critical applications
Latest Logpoint poll reveals business critical applications such as SAP are going unmonitored. The poll reveals the need for these applications to be brought under the remit of cybersecurity to reduce risk and protect the vital data assets these systems access.
Rivery Raises $30M B Round
Rivery, the SaaS ELT today announced a new funding round of venture capital led by Tiger Global alongside existing investors State Of Mind Ventures and Entrée Capital.
OpenDialog launches with $5M seed funding
OpenDialog AI Ltd. (OpenDialog AI), a newly launched company setting out to unlock the potential of conversational AI technology, has raised $5m in its initial seed round of funding.
Is the Great Resignation causing data leaks?
89% of employees were able to access sensitive corporate applications well after their departure including Salesforce, Quickbooks and other sensitive corporate apps.
Is the Great Resignation causing data leaks?
89% of employees were able to access sensitive corporate applications well after their departure including Salesforce, Quickbooks and other sensitive corporate apps.
Onapsis Announces Offering to Jumpstart SAP Security
The company delivers new vulnerability management offering to help resource-constrained organizations combat increasing attacks on mission-critical SAP applications
Zerto and IDC Release New Ransomware Report
According to new research by Zerto and IDC, almost two-thirds of organisations have responded to a cyberattack with a disaster recovery solution in the last 12 months. The impact of ransomware and significant growth in unrecoverable data highlights the need for effective disaster recovery responses.
Cloudflare Makes Every Internet Application More Programmable
With Cloudflare for Platforms, organizations can easily customize and build on top of any application to cater to their customers’ needs
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The demand for access anytime, anywhere has grown massively in recent years as the workforce has become more distributed and IT teams have adapted to connect and protect users in new ways. Users are accessing applications from multiple locations (home, office, remote) — and the applications they’re accessing are just as distributed. As the world continues to move in this direction, organisations are faced with a growing challenge: how can network and security teams provide consistent, secure access to an increasingly distributed, mobile workforce without taking on more complexity?
Is The MSSP Market Set To Disrupt The Cybersecurity Industry?
38% of IT leaders believe the consolidation in the managed security service provider (MSSP) market, leading to cyber security-as-a-service (CSaaS) being commonplace, will be the sector’s biggest disruptor of the next five years, according to new research from Distology. Read what Lance Williams, Chief Product Officer at Distology has to say.
CIAM Without Compromise
Here in the UK, CIAM is playing a central role in maintaining trusted relationships with consumers online. In fact, 78% of the 200 UK and Ireland respondents who took part in a recent WSO2 and Vanson Bourne research study said they are already using an identity and access management platform (IAM), with 67% utilizing a customer identity and access management platform (CIAM).
Payment Partner Ecosystem Enables Next Generation eCommerce in Europe
Plaid, the global open finance data network, and payments platform have announced an expansion of its Payment Partner Ecosystem to include three new European partnerships – Primer, UniPaas, and NoFrixion.
Incepteo, a UX software development ready to help customers
Incepteo is a trusted strategic technology partner offering bespoke software, application development, and support for scale-ups, SaaS organizations, and well-established enterprises.
2022 the year of the Unicorns?
Insider, a leader in cross-channel customer personalization experiences, has recently announced a $121 million Series D funding round valued at $1.22 billion. Other investors that joined funding included the likes of Sequoia, Riverwood Capital, 212, Wamda Capital, Esas Private Equity, and Endeavor Catalyst.
Building a successful zero-trust strategy in a hybrid environment
Martin Riley, Director of Managed Security Services at Bridewell tells us about zero-trust strategy and building a successful hybrid environment
You’re in the cloud: but how much of your license fees are you wasting?
Gareth Meyer, Chief Operating Officer at Ultima, informs us about cloud licenses and using your cloud assets fully.
Taking the first steps toward a hybrid-first cybersecurity environment
Ian Jennings, CEO Technical & Operations, BlueFort Security, gives us his insights into the future of the workplace and the hybrid environment.
Virtual Private Network Market: Top trends boosting the industry demand through 2027
Graphical Research takes a look at the Virtual Private Network Market and the top trends boosting the industry demand through 2027.
Data analytics: employee empowerment or surveillance?
Caroline Lewis, sales director at data analytics organization Tiger, explains how businesses have adapted to this new era.
7 strategies for CSO cybersecurity survival
Adrian Taylor, VP of EMEA at A10 Networks, lays out 7 key strategies that can streamline the workload of chief security professionals. The result is a must read for CSOs, CIOs and CISOs, but also CEOs that may be delegating an overwhelming workload to their security teams.
The vital role business plays in the business intelligence equation
As organizations continue turning their attention to technology advancements, to maintain some form of ‘business as usual’, there has never been a greater need for companies to truly understand the data they hold, and how to interpret it. Phillip Smith, the chief architect at workplace data analytics firm Tiger, explains more.
Is it time to take a fresh look at cyber hygiene?
Danny Lopez, CEO at Glasswall explains the importance of being cyber smart and why businesses should make a conscious effort to refresh their cyber hygiene regularly.
Personalization is the beating heart of successful hybrid cloud
In the post-millennial era of real world cloud deployment, the modern digitally distributed nature of businesses requires a range of infrastructure options to allow each customer to leverage a mix of cloud technologies to best suit their unique needs while optimizing the associated costs. How can we enable this kind of flexibility in the face of infrastructure complexity and still accommodate for a degree of legacy IT in the modern IT stack where operating models are still being reinvented and built for next-generation use cases? Rob Tribe, Vice President System Engineering EMEA, Nutanix explores the answer.
The key zero trust practices to keep a hybrid workforce cyber secure
Heather Hinton, Chief Information Security Officer at RingCentral looks at how the role of zero trust has been accelerated by hybrid work, and how organizations can ensure that employees can remain protected.
What is advanced cloud automation?
George McKenna, head of cloud sales, Ultima, explores the main differences between cloud automation and advanced cloud automation.
Upgrade Branch Infrastructures with Fortinet Secure SD-WAN
As the use of business-critical, cloud-based applications and tools continues to increase, distributed organizations with multiple remote offices are switching…
Automate the discovery of security flaws within your network perimeter quicker,easier, and more accurately with the AppCheck scanning tool
AppCheck is a best-in-class Web Application and Infrastructure vulnerability scanner. Designed and developed by experienced penetration testers, it provides the…
Why you need to be data assured
James Blake, Field CTO Security EMEA at Rubrik, looks at defining data assurance and explains how businesses can ensure an architecture that supports it going forward.
Thinking beyond the cloud
The action plan and sequence of moving beyond the cloud should become a step-by-step road map to transform the enterprise with a clear business case and case for change. Whilst the plan by its nature will be different for each enterprise, the end goal is the same as it is your business is unique, not your IT.
7 strong authentication practices for zero trust
As organizations grapple with protecting data and infrastructure in the era of cloud technology and remote working, Yubico’s Chad Thunberg argues that strong authentication should sit at the heart of zero trust plans.
Power to the people: automating with low code
Craig Stewart, CTO at SnapLogic, explores the value of low code for business.
How do virtual fitting rooms work?
Goodstyle.app shared the evolution of virtual fitting rooms.
Organizations neglect DevOps security in latest Cloud Threat Report
Today, Unit 42 (the Palo Alto Networks Security Consulting Group) released new research that illustrates how supply chain security in the cloud continues its growth as an emerging threat.
Overcoming the complexity of compliance
Elizabeth Schweyen, Senior Manager of Global Privacy and Compliance at Druva, discusses the complexity of compliance.
AWS for success: 3 UK case studies
Andrew Rigg, the Managed Services Solution Architecture, Perfect Image, examines three cases studies that utilize Amazon Web Services (AWS) successfully.
Microsoft announces price increase for Office 365 and Microsoft 365
Microsoft has announced that the new pricing will start in March 2022.
The lingering effect of blind spots in the cloud
Jesse Stockall, Chief Architect at Snow Software, explores the lingering effect of blind spots in the cloud during a time of increased reliance on these technologies.
Netskope’s breakfast webinar on SASE
Netskope is hosting a breakfast webinar on the essential role of Secure Access Service Edge (SASE). Join us on Wednesday, 29th September 2021 at 10:30AM to hear about the capabilities of SASE over breakfast.
A closer look at IBM’s new SASE services
IBM has announced that it is expanding its zero trust strategy capabilities with new SASE services to modernize network security.
Why every company needs to implement Zero Trust
Thanks to the new pandemic-induced normal, the world of work has become increasingly defined by connectivity and digitalisation, and within this context, traditional ‘detect and prevent’ security solutions are no longer effective. Here, Tom McVey at Menlo Security discusses the importance of Zero Trust – what it means, why businesses should be considering it, and how it can be achieved with the use of isolation technology.
Extreme Networks to acquire Infovista’s Ipanema SD-WAN business
Extreme Networks has announced its intent to acquire the new entity Ipanematech SAS (“Ipanema”), the SD-WAN division of Infovista.
5 cloud computing trends you need to consider
The use of the cloud is ubiquitous in business today. From the Internet becoming the corporate network to the IT supply chain being rewritten, Adrian Davey, IT strategy consultant at Agilisys outlines the five cloud computing trends every business needs to consider as we move beyond the cloud.
The future of iPaaS
Anjana Fernando, Director – Developer Relations at WSO2, UK, Spain and France discusses how iPaaS (Integration-Platform-as-a-Service) helps to ease workloads for software developments, what the current shortcomings are and also where the future of this tool is headed.
Confluent named Google Cloud Technology Partner of the Year
Confluent’s strong partnership with Google Cloud delivers a fast path for Google Cloud customers to set data in motion.
Hybrid work create new challenges for IT leaders
The realities of hybrid work create new challenges for IT leaders, finds snow software study.
VMware #1 in worldwide IT automation and configuration
VMware has ranked top for the fourth consecutive year in Worldwide IT Automation and Configuration by IDC Group.
Supporting your remote workforce: cloud migration for your business in five steps
Andrew Rigg, Head of Managed Services Solution Architecture at Perfect Image, shares the five steps IT decision makers need to…
Why you should be thinking about scalable commerce now
Andrew Busby, Founder & CEO of Retail Reflections, emphasises that businesses should consider scalable commerce. Here’s why.
Snow Software on cybersecurity trends and challenges in 2021
Top Business Tech catches up with Chief Information Officer, Alistair Pooley, who looks at the digital transformation, the role it has played in the pandemic, and cybersecurity trends across 2021.
Veeam continues its streak as a leader in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant
Veeam has been named by Gartner as a Magic Quadrant Leader for the fifth consecutive time and positioned highest in the ability to execute two years in a row.
Veritone releases new version of its aiWARE operating system for AI
Version 3.0 delivers new capabilities for enterprises to operationalise AI and ML
AT&T and Google Cloud expand 5G and edge collaboration
Codeveloped innovative, end-to-end solutions will enable new customer experiences and business services across industries with on-premise or network-based deployment.
A look at the beta version of Samsung Internet 15.0
The beta version of Samsung Internet 15.0 is now available for download on the Google Play Store or Galaxy Store. Top Business Tech takes a look.
Microsoft unveils Windows 365
Windows 365 will deliver a full, personalised PC experience from the cloud to any device, giving workers and organisations power, simplicity and security for hybrid work.
How is digital construction improving safety and sustainability within the building sector?
The construction industry as we know it is changing – recent events have forced the industry to sit up and rethink the safety, efficiency and accountability of its practices. Climate change also remains a pressing issue, with construction responsible for around 40% of all CO2 emissions. But what role does digital construction play in overcoming these issues and why should this new approach be received with open arms? Richard Waterhouse from NBS explains the impact digital construction is having on safety and sustainability.
McAfee: Year of lockdown sees surge in mobile malware targeting banking, billing and Covid-19 vaccines
McAfee’s latest Mobile Threat Report finds hackers capitalising on the pandemic to target unsuspecting consumers.
What is the worldwide value of digital transformation?
ResearchAndMarkets.com has released its report on the digital transformation market, and its expected growth by 2027.
WATI secures fundraise as it scales WhatsApp experience for businesses
WATI raises Pre Series A funding from Sequoia Capital India’s Surge to help companies have personalised conversations with customers at scale, starting with WhatsApp
The future of work: driving employee engagement in a hybrid working landscape
Stéphane Kirchacker, VP EMEA at Sinequa, takes a closer look at the key factors driving employee engagement in a hybrid work environment.
Adapting business process management for the new normal
SER Group’s CTO Gregor Joeris discusses how organisations can achieve effective process digitalisation to support today’s business needs and move beyond the constraints of traditional BPM.
Huawei releases its 2020 sustainability report
Huawei has released its 2020 Sustainability Report, Tech for Good: Sustainable Social Development with ICT.
McAfee: How to make telehealth safer for a more convenient life online
McAfee shares its top tips on how individuals can protect their personal data online.
How Wi-Fi6 will optimise hybrid working
Sean Lowry, Chief Technology Officer at Glide, explains how WiFi6 can help organisations to foster a collaborative working environment, despite staff regularly being split between the office and home.
Sir Richard Branson has launched his first space flight with Virgin Galactic
Virgin Galactic Holdings, announced that VSS Unity successfully reached space, completing the Company’s fourth rocket-powered spaceflight.
Tencent Cloud and Boston Consulting Group announce strategic alliance
Tencent Cloud and Boston Consulting Group have announced a strategic alliance to bolster digital transformation.
Why Heifer International and IBM are working with coffee and cocoa farmers
Smallholder coffee and cocoa farmers use IBM Food Trust blockchain technology and powerful AI in IBM Watson Decision Platform for Agriculture to improve farm-level decision-making and speed up transactions.
Schneider Electric recognised as 2021 Microsoft Sustainability Changemaker Partner
Together with Microsoft, Schneider Electric supports customers such as JLL and Blackstone to develop and achieve decarbonisation ambitions.
The significant cybersecurity pressures on UK businesses
new research by Keeper Security has revealed that 92% of UK businesses have experienced a cyberattack in the last 12 months, with over two-thirds (72%) successfully breached at least once.
GoDaddy launches new service to sell unused domain names
New List for Sale tool makes it easier for customers to sell domains on Afternic, with a US$2,000 average sale price.
Pepper the robot is coming to SMEs
RobotLAB has announced a scaled-down software that will make Pepper more accessible to small and medium-sized companies.
Which European countries have the best and worst cybersecurity?
New research released by ESET, reveals Europe’s most cyber safe countries, with Portugal taking the crown, while the UK is named the 8th worst.
The uptake of IoT for UK county councils
Nick Sacke, head of IoT solutions at Comms365, discusses some of the priority challenges local authorities are facing, and how IoT deployments can be rapidly rolled out and scaled to not just overcome such challenges, but exceed them.
1.1mn web attacks exploited the gaming theme worldwide in April 2021
Kaspersky identifies how gamers can safely enjoy playing, whilst staying safe from cyberattacks.
DHL Express plans US$360mn+ in infrastructure investments across Americas
From 2020 to 2022, DHL Express plans to spend over US$360M on infrastructure in key markets within the Americas Region to increase capacity and efficiency.
Starcom launches first media-booking bot
Starcom has launched the first media-booking bot, Abacus.
McAfee LiveSafe delivers consumer security to Samsung PC users
McAfee will continue its partnership with Samsung but delivering consumer security to Samsung PC users with McAfee LiveSafe.
Tactus Group wins 2021 Microsoft Device Partner of the Year
North West-headquartered Tactus Group, the specialists in consumer and educational technology, has received the prestigious Microsoft Device Partner of the Year Award for the outstanding growth of its Geo Computers brand, as well as its commitment to supplying more than 165,000 laptops to schoolchildren in the UK.
The dangers of going it alone with cybersecurity
Mark Skelton, CTO and VP of CANCOM UK&I, argues that the current growth in the frequency and sophistication of cyberattacks has made the pressure on in-house IT teams untenable and that businesses should seriously evaluate their need for external support.
Ontologies in information security
Alexander Moiseev Chief Business Officer at Kaspersky outlines how ‘ontology’ (a formal process of categorising and drawing relationships in data) holds huge potential to accelerate cybersecurity.
Innovation, but at what cost? Why today’s CFO must build a business case for cloud
Sanjiv Sachdev, Director, Strategic Business Value Consulting, Serviceware, examines why it is up to today’s CFO to build a business case for cloud, and how effective IT financial management and greater cost visibility will be crucial to this.
E.ON creates Amazon Alexa skill to help make UK homes more sustainable
Renewable electricity provider E.ON1 has launched a new Alexa skill featuring advice designed to help people become more sustainable at home.
Verizon Frontline unveils THOR: mobile, 5G rapid-response command center
The Tactical Humanitarian Operations Response (THOR) vehicle is built to provide public sector partners, including the Department of Defense and first responders, with the full range of Verizon Frontline technology.
Domino effect: 5000 attack attempts in 22 countries detected as a result of REvil
Kaspersky researchers have already observed over 5000 infection attempts in Europe, North and South America from ransomware gang REvil
Do your staff really have to return to the office? How to make homeworking ‘work’
Tamas Kadar, founder and CEO, SEON looks at how businesses can effectively implement remote work.
European IT leaders say flash-based object storage will fuel AI and ML
90% of British, French, and German IT decision-makers say flash-based object storage will replace primary storage to fuel AI, ML and other emerging applications.
Hubble takes total fundraising to £10mn as it launches the world’s first hybrid workplace platform
The new market-leading platform will equip businesses with rapid office search, on-demand global access to workspace, and home working solutions.
Women-owned businesses power usastrong.IO to become first blockchain-verified marketplace for made in US
Entrepreneur Krissy Mashinsky has launched usastrong.IO. Top Business Tech takes a closer look.
Top 10 tips to overcoming the biggest transformation risks
Karen Thomas-Bland, founder of Intelligent Transformation Partners, explores the 10 biggest factors to pay attention to in order to ensure your transformation is a success.
Banks predict the death of branch banking
A new report from Temenos shares the insights from banking leaders, who predict the future of brick and mortar banking.
How can tech solve UK businesses’ long-standing issue with contract visibility?
Mark Rhodes, MD of ContractWorks, details how technological innovation can help businesses avoid the costly practice of ‘file and forget’ and stay on top of contract obligations.
How much will the cloud market grow in the next five years?
MEA Cloud Computing Market worth US$31.4bn by 2026 according to a new exclusive report by MarketsandMarkets.
Security and compliance in the age of cloud-first working
Steve Whiter, Director, Appurity, explains why working is officially here to stay.
AWS to open data centres in Israel
The new AWS Infrastructure Region will arrive in the first half of 2023, enabling customers to run workloads and store data in Israel while serving end-users with even lower latency.
Riverbed appoints Dan Smoot as president and CEO
Dan Smoot has been appointed as President and CEO of Riverbed in order to drive the Company’s next phase of growth.
In the war for credentials, PAM might be your business’s most valuable asset
Mark Harrison, Head of Cyber Security, MTI, takes us on a deep dive into the value of Privilege Access Management (PAM) for businesses.
Adobe appoints new Executive Vice President and Chief Business Officer of its digital media business
Adobe has appointed David Wadhwani as executive Vice President and Chief Business Officer, Digital Media.
Proofpoint: cloud account compromises cost organisations over US$6mn annually
Over two-thirds of surveyed IT professionals believe cloud account takeovers are a significant risk to their organisations.
Key takeaways from VeeamON 2021
Top Business Tech reviews the key takeaways from Veeam’s seventh annual user event, VeeamON 2021.
Scaleup Spotlight: GoodCloud, cloud storage for good
This week’s Scaleup Spotlight features an exclusive interview with CEO and Co-founder of GoodCloud, Russell Marriott, who details the scaleup’s role in its drive for ‘tech for good.’
ServiceNow delivers new security integrations with Microsoft
ServiceNow has announced new strategic Security Operations-focused integrations with Microsoft, extending the two companies existing partnership.
Who is the UK female-led startup specialising in data insights?
ScaleXP is a women-led company that has raised £600,000 in its seed funding round. Top Business Tech takes a closer look.
Forecast raises US$19M series A to reimagine project-based work using AI-native technology
Forecast, the leading AI-native platform for project and resource management, today announces that it has raised $19M in Series A funding.
AWS announces general availability of AWS App Runner
AWS has announced a new container application service makes it easier and faster for developers to build, deploy, and run high-performance containerized web applications and API.
Tackling the threat of cybercrime in the healthcare sector
Anurag Kahol, CTO at Bitglass discusses the growing concerns about data security in the healthcare sector and what can be done to safeguard sensitive patient information.
Blackberry announces its first AI-empowered Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) product
Today it has been announced that BlackBerry has built out its Extended Detection and Response (XDR) capabilities with new cybersecurity innovations.
TCF Online 2021 will feature keynotes from PayPal, Barclays and Varo
Temenos Welcomes Industry Leaders and Rising Stars of Fintech to Make Banking Better, Together at TCF Online 2021
IRIS Software Group Turner Corner With New Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)
IRIS Software Group (IRIS), one of the UK’s largest software firms, has today announced that David Turner has been appointed as its Chief Marketing Officer (CMO).
DeepCoding appoints former ServiceNow VP and IT Titan Yuval Cohen as Executive Chairman
The company’s latest successes attract serial tech entrepreneurs, that are joining DeepCoding to fuel the company’s hypergrowth
Top 6 Key Elements for a Successful Cloud Applications Migration
Today, technology has the power to make or break the fortunes of virtually any business. With technological progress, business growth cycles have effectively been ramped up to astonishing degrees.
How Conversational AI is Changing Customer Service
B2B and B2C client expectations regarding customer service are higher than ever. How will conversational AI help?
COHO launches coliving management platform to boost tenant compatibility
COHO’s new platform for HMO property investors and managers enable them to tap into tenant compatibility
Founder Feature: Andreas Schneider, Co-founder & MD, Vimcar
In our latest Founder Feature, we’ll be talking with the Co-founder and Managing Director of Vimcar, Andreas Schneider.
Founder Feature: Bruce Talley, CEO and Co-founder of NAKIVO
Bruce is responsible for the overall vision, direction, and revenue attainment for NAKIVO, a global company developing data protection and site recovery software for the SMB and enterprise market.
Founder Feature: Sophie Bolzer, CEO and Founder of Audvice
In our latest Founder Feature, we talk to Sophie Bolzer, CEO and founder of Audvice
Founder Feature: Alex Preece, Co-Founder & COO of Tillo
In this week’s Founder Feature, we’re talking to former serviceman in the British Army, serial entrepreneur and Co-founder of Tillo, Alex Preece.
The world’s first all-in-one Ecosystem for Strategic Programs
Jared Whitaker, Founder and Managing Director at Ideologic, explains Flowstate – their solution to program management.
Founder Feature: Tarryn Gorre, CEO and co-founder of Kafoodle
In this week’s Founder Feature, partnered with the Super Connect Series powered by Empact Ventures, we are talking to the award-winning, CEO and Co-founder of Kafoodle, Tarryn Gorre.
6 tips to #BeCyberSmart this October
This year’s Cyber Security Awareness Month focuses on the human element of the conversation, with the theme being ‘Do your part. #BeCyberSmart’.
Founder Feature: Matt Hawkins, Founder of Cudo
In this week’s Founder Feature, partnered with the Super Connect Series powered by Empact Ventures, we are talking to the ambitious serial entrepreneur and founder of Cudo, Matt Hawkins.
SentryOne Releases Premium Edition of SQL Sentry
SentryOne announced the general availability of SQL Sentry Premium, a new edition of its flagship database performance monitoring solution.
Rewriting the IT Security Manual for the Cloud Era
Anurag Kahol, CTO at Bitglass, investigates the ‘people perimeter’ within workplace IT security and why our existing technologies are not designed with the cloud era in mind.
Two-Thirds of Organisations Failing to Deliver Business Impact from Analytics, research reveals
New research from ThoughtSpot and TDWI has revealed that two-thirds of organisations are failing to deliver business impact from their analytics, with analysts spending a disproportionate amount of time compiling reports and dashboards.
Overcoming the pressure to perform: revealing the truth about business spending will fuel growth
Ronnie Wilson, Group Executive Vice President, Serviceware, helps us navigate the stormy waters of the global crisis and what businesses need to do to limit their ‘casualties’.
The Evolving Global Privacy Framework
Andre Thompson, Privacy and Ethics Counsel at Trūata discusses the growing complications of global privacy frameworks, especially during the COVID era where contact tracing is essential for tackling the virus effectively.
Founder Feature: Adam Sharp, CEO and Founder of Clevertouch Marketing
This week’s Founder Feature is Adam Sharp, CEO and Founder of Clevertouch Marketing. Adam nhelps businesses around the world deploy marketing automation systems that actually work.
Founder Feature: David Grimes, CEO and Founder of Sorted Group
Noticing the common frustrations shared by retailers and carriers, David Grimes, CEO and founder of Sorted Group, set off to become the global technology choice for retailers looking to improve retail and e-commerce efficiency.
Founder Feature: James Dean, CEO and Co-Founder of SenSat
James Dean is a technology entrepreneur fascinated by the way the world works. He founded Sensat in 2017 to enable the greatest step change since the internet; the digitisation of the physical world.
Dell Technologies On Demand
A unified approach to flexible consumption models across the full, end-to-end Dell Technologies portfolio Shift to Consumption-based Model Extends to…
Founder Feature: Joyeeta Das, CEO and co-founder of Gyana
This week on our Founder Feature series we are talking to Joyeeta Das, CEO and co-founder of Gyana. They seek to democratise data science by enabling through a no-code and intuitive user interface designed with the user in mind.
Understanding the B2B 5G opportunity
Angus Ward, CEO at BearingPoint//Beyond tells us how the disconnect between communication service providers (CSPs) and business customers threatens lucrative future revenues.
Financial services organisations increasingly prone to authentication and DDoS attacks
F5 Labs assesses three years of Security Incident Response Team data.
Founder Feature: Steve Arnold, CEO of e-days
This week for our sixth Founder Feature series we are speaking to HR specialist and wellbeing advocate, Steve Arnold, CEO of e-days.
Is Channel Marketing Right For Your Tech Company?
When deciding if channel marketing is right for your tech business there are some advantages and disadvantages to consider.
Are Mobile Networks Ready for the Streaming Data Tsunami?
The stream of data heading into the mobile network is growing at an enormous rate. Simon Crosby of SWIM.AI calls the forthcoming data deluge a “tsunami that won’t end” How do we stem the tide?
The State of Digital Transformation | EMEA 2019
Overcoming the Challenges and Concerns of Digital Transformation Digital transformation is fast becoming a priority for enterprises. As IT considers…
How vital is digital transformation?
As new technologies dramatically alter the business landscape, an effective digital transformation is essential for continued viability, sustained success and ROI
IoT malware attacks are up 55%, according to SonicWall
IoT malware attacks are up 55%, according to SonicWall’s Cyber Threat report, which collects data from over a million security sensors in over 200 countries.
