Businesses have been warned that long-term IT planning was only going to become more important as Governments look to the future with digital compliance legislation. And with European data regulators already fining well-known companies for breaches in current regulations, businesses best stay one step ahead to protect their data, and themselves. Advice This was the […]
Microsoft says it believes cloud technologies will be the key drivers of economic development in the near future. Image: Copyright iStock. Microsoft has announced it is to open new data centres in Switzerland and Dubai in 2019, helping businesses ‘achieve more while recognizing the unprecedented opportunity for digital transformation in the region’. The company’s new […]
While technology can help reduce business bills, IT expenses can also get out of hand. Keeping a lid on budgets to ensure they do not spiral out of control is always an important part of business planning and this is especially true for a startup company. Of course, there are many ways businesses can look […]
There are some basic steps users can make to protect their data online. Cyber criminals may be continually evolving their tricks and traps, but it is important to recognise there are still some key steps all users can make to enhance their security online. Firstly, users should ensure they have quality anti-virus software installed as […]
Two-factor authentication is an increasingly popular tool in the battle against cyber criminals. Two-factor authentication is becoming increasingly popular online, and with good reason. In an age where cyber-criminals will go to great lengths to obtain personal details, simply entering your username and password when prompted can prove a weak defense to hackers’ increasingly sophisticated […]
Hackers are claiming to have got worrying footage from their victims’ webcams in the new series of ‘sextortion’ attacks. With people becoming increasingly aware of the risks posed by phishing emails and ransomware, cyber criminals have looked to develop new, malicious tricks to cheat people out of their money, data and passwords. Nicknamed ‘sextortion’, their […]
The pace of change in technology is showing no signs of slowing, so businesses have plenty of challenges to face down in the near future. The IT industry has never moved at a faster rate than now. With cloud computing becoming mainstream and faster internet speeds more common, businesses are finding it is easier and […]
Smartphone security is an increasingly important tool as hackers look for new ways to get to your data. The number of smartphone malware attacks increased by a staggering 400 per cent in 2016, according to a report issued by mobile phone manufacturer Nokia in March 2017. The Finnish firm has been tracking mobile threats since […]
Regulations and data security in the cloud is the topic of the joint event hosted by Penta and Crowe UAE in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) on Monday 5 November 2018. Join other decision makers for an informal meet and complimentary lunch at the exclusive Capital Club. Reserve your space by filling in the form […]
Public wifi networks can provide easy and convenient access when away from the office. But they also come with risks. For those who have to take their work out of the office, public wifi networks can be a godsend, with almost every coffee shop, airport, railway station and hotel offering some kind of connection, normally […]
