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2026: The year networks take control
The "AI for AI's sake" phase is over. After years of pilots and proof-of-concepts, enterprises are heading into 2026 with a reality check: only about one-third of companies have scaled AI beyond experiments. For most, the bottleneck isn’t ambition, it’s other internal systems that aren’t built to scale alongside AI. Networks built for yesterday’s workloads with siloed data simply can’t keep up with the speed, scale, and adaptability that AI-driven environments now demand.
2026: The year networks take control
The "AI for AI's sake" phase is over. After years of pilots and proof-of-concepts, enterprises are heading into 2026 with a reality check: only about one-third of companies have scaled AI beyond experiments. For most, the bottleneck isn’t ambition, it’s other internal systems that aren’t built to scale alongside AI. Networks built for yesterday’s workloads with siloed data simply can’t keep up with the speed, scale, and adaptability that AI-driven environments now demand.
Why a unified data stack matters in the era of AI agents
Despite the explosion in adoption of AI, many businesses still run on architectures in which their enterprise data is split into either operational systems (OLTP) or analytics systems (OLAP). This separation was dictated by legacy infrastructure which made it challenging to run both day-to-day applications and analytical workloads on the same platform. That divide is now a source of operational issues, resulting in friction, waste and delays across teams.
Why a unified data stack matters in the era of AI agents
Despite the explosion in adoption of AI, many businesses still run on architectures in which their enterprise data is split into either operational systems (OLTP) or analytics systems (OLAP). This separation was dictated by legacy infrastructure which made it challenging to run both day-to-day applications and analytical workloads on the same platform. That divide is now a source of operational issues, resulting in friction, waste and delays across teams.
Sorting the enterprise digital mess: why data storage is just the beginning
The world generates approximately 400 million terabytes of new data every day through activities like Instagram likes and comments, Slack messages between colleagues, and Zoom recordings of meetings. Every byte of data needs a home, and storing unnecessary data can be incredibly costly for businesses. What’s worse, most businesses don’t even know what they’re storing.
Sorting the enterprise digital mess: why data storage is just the beginning
The world generates approximately 400 million terabytes of new data every day through activities like Instagram likes and comments, Slack messages between colleagues, and Zoom recordings of meetings. Every byte of data needs a home, and storing unnecessary data can be incredibly costly for businesses. What’s worse, most businesses don’t even know what they’re storing.
Why Indexing and Classification are Crucial for Corporate Data Hygiene
Effective data hygiene begins with proper indexing and classification. When data is accurately indexed, businesses gain a comprehensive understanding of each file—its creation date, author, size, and more. By adding classification, companies can easily determine what the data represents and how it should be handled in compliance with regulations and company policies. The consequences of this are significant.
Why Indexing and Classification are Crucial for Corporate Data Hygiene
Effective data hygiene begins with proper indexing and classification. When data is accurately indexed, businesses gain a comprehensive understanding of each file—its creation date, author, size, and more. By adding classification, companies can easily determine what the data represents and how it should be handled in compliance with regulations and company policies. The consequences of this are significant.
Why Indexing and Classification are Crucial for Corporate Data Hygiene
Effective data hygiene begins with proper indexing and classification. When data is accurately indexed, businesses gain a comprehensive understanding of each file—its creation date, author, size, and more. By adding classification, companies can easily determine what the data represents and how it should be handled in compliance with regulations and company policies. The consequences of this are significant.
Making the transition to Private AI
In today’s tech landscape, enterprise AI has become a game-changer, especially with the emergence of generative AI. Europe’s generative AI market is set for impressive growth, with projections of nearly 42% expansion from 2024-2030 – showing just how significant this technology has become globally.
Making the transition to Private AI
In today’s tech landscape, enterprise AI has become a game-changer, especially with the emergence of generative AI. Europe’s generative AI market is set for impressive growth, with projections of nearly 42% expansion from 2024-2030 – showing just how significant this technology has become globally.
The Enterprise of 2050: Navigating the Future of Business in a Connected World
As we look towards the enterprise of 2050, it’s clear that businesses will transform in ways we can only begin to imagine today. These future businesses will be incredibly complex, hyper-connected, and driven by countless AI-powered solutions, all working together to provide innovative services and insights. This shift promises to bring new opportunities, but it also introduces significant challenges - especially when it comes to security.
The Chemistry of AI: Turning Data into Discernment
Data is quickly becoming one of the most valuable raw materials in the production of generative AI (GenAI) strategies. But, like any other raw material, data starts as an unrefined substance and must be adequately processed before it can produce relevant outputs. Just like chemists eager to turn substances into a finished product, organisations are increasingly keen to convert data into actionable AI-driven insights.
The four main barriers blocking AI adoption
By Dael Williamson, EMEA CTO,Databricks Interest in implementing AI is truly global and industry-agnostic – yet few companies have established the foundational building blocks that enable AI to generate value at scale. While each organisation and industry will have their own specific challenges that may impact AI adoption, there are four common barriers that all companies tend to encounter: People, Control of AI models, Quality, and Cost.
Why companies must be ruthless with their AI prioritisation
The past few years saw companies aggressively pursuing investments in AI. Every company surveyed in a recent MIT report stated that they plan to increase their AI spending over the next year, with half saying it will increase by over 25%. So, how can companies ensure they are keeping pace with this AI innovation race, whilst being conscious of finite resources?
Safeguarding strategies against the growing threat of cyberattacks
Rupal Karia, VP - UK&I at UiPath The perception of the finance industry has long been that the established brands are chasing the agile challengers. The assumption that challengers don't have the issue of legacy systems, specifically in relation to customer communication and journeys, however, is no longer accurate. In the technology of the finance industry, innovation moves, and ages, fast.
Looking ahead to the PayTech landscape in 2024
Rupal Karia, VP - UK&I at UiPath The perception of the finance industry has long been that the established brands are chasing the agile challengers. The assumption that challengers don't have the issue of legacy systems, specifically in relation to customer communication and journeys, however, is no longer accurate. In the technology of the finance industry, innovation moves, and ages, fast.
Challenger banks are now being challenged
The perception of the finance industry has long been that the established brands are chasing the agile challengers. The assumption that challengers don't have the issue of legacy systems, specifically in relation to customer communication and journeys, however, is no longer accurate. In the technology of the finance industry, innovation moves, and ages, fast.
European Cloud : what is the scope of the Commission's IPCEI CIS announcements ? Cohesity's response – Global Security Mag Online
European Cloud: what is the scope of the Commission’s IPCEI CIS announcements? Cohesity’s response Yesterday’s approval by the European Commission of a major project of common European interest (IPCEI), called IPCEI Next Generation Cloud Infrastructure and Services (IPCEI CIS), is a significant step forward in building a dynamic and sustainable technology market.
Double blow - A ransomware group reports its victims to the US authorities – Global Security Mag Online
On 15 November, the AlphV hacker group added MeridianLink to its own list of victims. The attack probably took place on 7 November. The group confirmed to news portal Databreaches that it had reported the company to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). With this move, the AlphV ransomware group has broken new ground by clearly demonstrating the far-reaching consequences that companies can now expect in the event of a hack.
Protecting digital trust from erosion
Every successful IT attack against companies makes consumers doubt whether they want to continue using their data and these services. But data is essential so that companies can digitise their business and develop towards a data economy. Company leaders should rethink and accept that attacks against their IT will be successful. So, what follows from this? The child is crying in their room because the flight that was supposed to bring a parent home in time for their birthday has been cancelled.
How can IT teams safely adopt AI?
Chatbots like ChatGPT have inspired IT vendors to upgrade their own systems accordingly. But how do you use these powerful AI modules without opening backdoors that allow sensitive information to end up in external learning machines? Generative AI chatbots, such as ChatGPT translate complex technical data into human-readable language in seconds, as such it’s no surprise that CEO’s see great opportunity with the technology.
How can IT teams safely adopt AI?
Chatbots like ChatGPT have inspired IT vendors to upgrade their own systems accordingly. But how do you use these powerful AI modules without opening backdoors that allow sensitive information to end up in external learning machines? Generative AI chatbots, such as ChatGPT translate complex technical data into human-readable language in seconds, as such it’s no surprise that CEO’s see great opportunity with the technology.
Shining the spotlight on dark data in the era of generative AI
All organisations have a wealth of invaluable data insights hiding just out of sight, waiting to be uncovered. Whilst many might fear the unknown, in this case, what is unseen could actually be a hidden source of knowledge which, if tapped into, could propel a business forward in unexplored ways. These are known as ‘no regrets’ use cases - when data that holds unspeakable value is locked away, hidden or forgotten.
GOV UK reports record numbers of cybersecurity applicants Vercara Comments – Global Security Mag Online
Yesterday, the UK government reported* over 3,600 people are looking to embark on a new career in cyber this year through applications to its Upskill in Cyber programme. Aimed at people from a non-cyber background and delivered in partnership with the SANS Institute, the scheme is the latest in a series of ambitious programmes delivered through the government’s £2.6 billion National Cyber Strategy.
Optimise cloud spending with a streamlined approach to data
As 2023 progresses, many businesses have found themselves at a crossroads. Generative AI is booming, with organisations in every sector racing to implement large language models (LLMs) into their tech stack at a rate quicker than anyone could have anticipated. The commercial potential of generative AI cannot be understated, but its implementation does not come without challenges. At the same time, economic uncertainty and rising costs are forcing business leaders to reassess their tech investments.
Comment : Wozniak's AI warning - regulation is the key – Global Security Mag Online
The commentary from John Smith, EMEA CTO at global cybersecurity firm OneSpan. John believes that stringent regulation that doesn’t stifle innovation is the key to deterring bad actors from misusing AI, whilst still promoting the evolution of the technology. “Regulation for artificial intelligence (AI) is vital but very challenging to design, implement and enforce.
The Internet of Things (IoT) cybersecurity crisis
Over the past decade, the Internet of Things (IoT) has become one of the most critical and valuable technologies. The IoT is a system of connected devices embedded with sensors and software that allows them to transfer data over a network. This can include anything from a pacemaker in a human’s chest or a network-accessible screen, to a car with sensors that gather information on engine temperature or fluid levels.
The Internet of Things (IoT) cybersecurity crisis
Over the past decade, the Internet of Things (IoT) has become one of the most critical and valuable technologies. The IoT is a system of connected devices embedded with sensors and software that allows them to transfer data over a network. This can include anything from a pacemaker in a human’s chest or a network-accessible screen, to a car with sensors that gather information on engine temperature or fluid levels.
Criminals love remote work as much as employees
Author: Gediminas Rickevičius, VP of Global Partnerships Sentiment analysis is known for its ability to provide descriptive information about emotions, feelings, and opinions of certain people about specific phenomena. The predictive potential of analyzing sentiment, however, has been widely questioned. Investor sentiment data suffer from identical issues. Even when accepted as capable of guiding short-term decisions, it is often seen as an unreliable tool for long-term predictions.
A mental health minefield: the increasing pressure on cyber security teams
Print Details Published: Monday, 12 September 2022 13:36 The weight of stress and anxiety on cyber security professionals is mounting, it is therefore no wonder that many security leaders have experienced negative emotions at work, including depression, anger, and anxiety. Steve Cottrell explores the issue. Anxiety and stress can have a corrosive effect on performance, decision-making, and workplace culture. They often stem from situations where we face problems that we don’t have clarity on.
Relation client : 2022 sera l’année de la résilience et de la croissance
Par Matthias Goehler, EMEA CTO, Zendesk Ces deux dernières années ont été pleines de défis pour les marques et les consommateurs. Si 2020 était l’année de l’adaptation, 2021 a été celle de l’agilité, entre les fermetures et réouvertures successives, en plus des changements de comportements des consommateurs qui en ont découlés.
Defining your Hybrid Working Strategy
By: Dobias Van Ingen, EMEA CTO at Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company Just as the world is getting used to the “new normal” of remote working, it seems that the “next normal” is already on its way. This “next normal” will be defined by hybrid working in one form or another. The cat is now out of the bag when it comes to the feasibility of remote working, but the pandemic has also demonstrated the continued need for real-world interaction.
Push past zero trust barriers to securely connect the distributed workforce
If the past year has taught us anything, it’s that trusting a device simply because it originates from inside a corporate network is not a good idea. If an endpoint is unmanaged, it leaves the company vulnerable to attack. The move to widespread remote and distributed workforces highlights this challenge. Unsurprisingly, the idea of zero trust has been widely discussed as a means to combat this threat.
Banking in the ‘era of the digital reflex’
In 2007, when the first-generation iPhone was initially released, only a quarter of the European population banked online. Since then, our relationship with technology and applications throughout all aspects of our lives has rapidly evolved. Fast-forward to 2020 and the use of mobile applications and digital services in banking has exploded.
Application Isolation and Control - A Modern Defense for New Threats
By Fraser Kyne, EMEA CTO, Bromium The detection method for preventing malware is fundamentally flawed, yet it is still the de facto standard in cybersecurity. Day after day, organizations scramble to protect against a growing number of threats, but all it takes is one piece of malware to go undetected to wreak havoc on IT systems. Ironically, this was predicted by Alan Turing more than 80 years ago.
Why modernize the enterprise security stack? Recent breaches point the way
By Fraser Kyne, EMEA CTO, Bromium Cathay Pacific, Eurostar, British Airways – it’s fair to say last October was a bit of a nightmare for security departments across the world, and for consumers. And the Marriott breach in November was equally horrific.
Opinion: Simplifying data management and storage in a ‘Connected Everything’ world
We’re moving rapidly towards a completely connected world, with approximately seventy five billion connected devices expected to be in use, globally, by 2025, according to Statista, a leading market research firm. Organisations are recognising the opportunities offered by the Internet of Things (IoT) and Machine to Machine (M2M) communication, which is driven by the commercial and operational value that can be derived from the data generated by these technologies.
Simplifying data management and storage in a 'Connected Everything' world
We’re moving rapidly towards a completely connected world, with approximately seventy five billion connected devices expected to be in use, globally, by 2025, according to Statista, a leading market research firm. Organisations are recognising the opportunities offered by the Internet of Things (IoT) and Machine to Machine (M2M) communication, which is driven by the commercial and operational value that can be derived from the data generated by these technologies.
Facebook Spam Campaign Spreading Locky Ransomware And Nemucod Malware Installer
Following the news that there have been reports of a new Facebook scam detected by security researchers over the weekend, Fraser Kyne, EMEA CTO Bromium commented below. The campaign works by hijacking users’ Facebook accounts and then sending all their contacts an image file over Messenger, so can very easily snowball if even just a handful of victims fall into the trap.
The Key Challenges of Migrating Databases to the Cloud
As enterprises continue to embark on their digital transformation journeys part of this change may involve migrating in-house applications, databases and data to the cloud. But while all the benefits of cloud are widely understood, migrating a database or an application to the cloud is not always smooth sailing and there can be challenges to overcome when transitioning. Here I wanted to highlight some of the steps enterprises should take to ensure their database migration is successful.
AI, CLOUD CONTROL AND DATA STEWARDSHIP - KEY FACTORS IN MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR ORGANISATIONS’ DATA IN 2018
In the same way that a CFO sets out the strategy and framework for investment and cash flow, CIOs and CTOs need to take control of making dataflow work for their organisations. Data is now a currency, but one which carries extra responsibility for the holder, especially where our personal information is involved. This data currency will come under regulation in 2018, where failing to get a clean audit will have similar reputational and monetary consequences as failing a finance audit.
The cyber drug war - why prohibition is failing
When I look at the current state of cybersecurity, it seems obvious that something is seriously broken. According to a recent Juniper Research report, global cybersecurity spend will reach nearly $135 billion in 2022, up from an estimated $93 billion this year.
Google Proposes Changes To JavaScript To Combat Malicious Popups
Google is planning on engineering JavaScript modals to work on a per-tab basis, rather than the per-window approach used today to make it easier for users to close potentially malicious popups. Fraser Kyne, EMEA CTO at Bromium commented below. Fraser Kyne, EMEA CTO at Bromium: “We are seeing increasingly sophisticated methods of scare-tactics being used to trick users into activating malware.
New Ransomware Variant Spreads Through Shared Docs
Security researchers have spotted a new variant of the TorrentLocker ransomware that has the ability to spread through shared documents on the infected computer. The variant is currently making its way through Denmark, and according to VirusTotal has been circulating almost undetected, with only 3/55 Anti-Virus software managing to spot the malware. Fraser Kyne, EMEA CTO at Bromium commented below.
Hackers Target Schools By Mimicking Department Of Education
Following the news that hackers are sending ransomware-infected emails directly, to head teachers after posing as officials from the Department of Education. The cyber criminals have been gaining email addresses by calling schools and offering exam guidance or mental health assessments. The ransom is believed to be up to £8,000. Fraser Kyne, EMEA CTO at Bromium commented below.
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