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Cross-industry

Published 01/09/2021

How multi-factor authentication empowers secure hybrid working

As we increasingly work outside the office and across different devices, organisations are looking at cloud modernisation and resilient security strategies. To adapt to a complex modern environment, organisations need a strategy that embraces the mobile workforce and empowers productivity, all while protecting people, devices and data no matter where they’re located.

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Cross-industry

Published 19/05/2021

6 ways leaders can build responsible AI and data systems and the tools that can help

Organisations need to build and maintain trust by having responsible data and AI principles. Discover how to build your own AI governance strategy.

Cross-industry

Published 03/05/2019

Striking the balance: how modern technology is changing IT leadership roles

Balancing acts – we all have to do them. Whether that involves juggling work tasks with social activities, or eating clean during the week then ordering pizza at the weekend. It’s the same deal for chief technology officers like me.

Cross-industry

Published 03/04/2019

Who’s smart now? Leadership in the time of artificial intelligence

It’s tough being a leader today. Unlike the explorers of yesteryear, no longer is it as easy as organising an expedition to a distant summit then sitting back in the expectation of certain success.

Female office worker with glasses sitting at conference room table, looking over shoulder and smiling. An open Surface Book sits on the table in front of her (screen partially visible but blurry). A female coworker sits behind her, in midst of conversation.

Cross-industry

Published 10/02/2019

Why you should migrate your business to the cloud

Building a plan to migrate to the cloud if you haven’t already will give you more time to focus on the core of your business and staying competitive.

Cross-industry

Published 29/11/2018

Migrating to the modern desktop made easy

Everyone wants the latest and greatest tech but something is stopping IT teams from migrating employees to modern desktops. A Windows PC is where the majority of your employees will do most of their work and, for them, it’s always been an easy choice. Most people are already happily using Windows 10 at home.

Cross-industry

Published 26/11/2018

How do you get employees to care about security?

Your people just want easy and effective ways to do their jobs. A security culture can turn security into a benefit – not just a necessity. AI can help you build this culture, but how do you get your employees to care?

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Cross-industry

Published 16/11/2018

The future role of a CIO

A modern CIO is taking a human-centric approach to technology. They’re focussing on the employee experience, ensuring everybody is empowered to work the best they can, using technology that suits their working style. Find out what a modern CIO needs to do to help their organisation flourish.

Financial services

Published 22/03/2018

The latest trends in the Banking Landscape

Find out about new technologies gaining traction in the sector, and how banks are moving cautiously towards innovative digital transformation.

Financial services

Published 27/02/2018

Why cybersecurity is a boardroom issue

As long as technology continues advancing, so will the sophistication of cyber threats. It’s time for the senior managers in businesses to lead the charge.

Financial services

Published 27/02/2018

10 essential Microsoft IT security sources for CISOs

As a busy CISO, keeping up to date with the latest security trends, data and products can be time-consuming. Here are ten must-read Microsoft IT security sources.