When it comes to data centres, what goes on inside these uninviting buildings can be mysterious. It’s not always clear what role they play in society, leading to incorrect rumours and myths. Most people know two things: that data centres…
Risky business: SMEs’ use of customer data
For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK, customer data and cybersecurity are often paramount to success. And with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic affecting how businesses operate and interact with their customers, keeping data safe has never been so…
Softil releases annual outlook for the burgeoning MCX industry
The MCX industry is rapidly advancing in breadth and market availability. The promise of ubiquitous public safety broadband across the globe is finally becoming a reality and each and every new advance brings the full MCX revolution a little closer…
Cyber fears amidst British Council ransomware attacks
The British Council, the non-departmental public body tasked with connecting people through culture, education and the English language, has admitted to falling victim to two successful ransomware attacks over the past five years, according to official data. The ransomware attacks,…
Righting the wrongs of wrist raising
The constant flick and raise of a wrist to activate some smartwatches can be almost as exerting and challenging as a workout. These are the user observations that drove the team at global smartwatch manufacturer, Amazfit, to evolve its design…
Defining the Internet of Things
There is a linguistic phenomenon called semantic satiation that refers to the fact that, if you say something enough times, it loses all meaning. Could this be said of the constantly-repeated term the ‘Internet of Things’? I’d like to discuss…
How passenger information contributes to customer satisfaction
At the end of a long journey, reaching their coveted destination will always feel very special for passengers. Once they’ve arrived, passengers will delete their tickets and forget about their luggage for a while, taking some time to relax. The…
IoT trends to watch out for in 2022
COVID-19 has dramatically accelerated digital transformation in many critical sectors, including logistics & supply chain and healthcare. As a result of these changes, security took centre stage in 2021, a priority that will remain in 2022 along with sustainability and…
SmarteCAM: the smart AI camera system
The camera, from e-con Systems, has now been validated by the AWS Device Qualification Program (DQP) under the AWS IoT Greengrass category. The camera has also been listed in the AWS Partner device catalogue. SmarteCAM has been certified by AWS…
What areas need defending against cybercrime?
Following the announcement of a new Cyber Strategy in the UK, Chris Ross, SVP Sales, International at Barracuda Networks offers his comments. He offers insight into the damage cyber crime has had and what areas need to be defended against.…