Opinion stories - Page 35
Cybersecurity in 2025: A Landscape of Evolving Threats and Strategic Shifts
Thu, 30th Jan 2025
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ransomware
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cloud security
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ai
As 2025 approaches, businesses face an evolving cybersecurity landscape marked by geopolitical tensions and sophisticated cybercrime threats, demanding urgent strategies.
You need to see your attack surface if you want to manage it
Thu, 30th Jan 2025
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data protection
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devops
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iot
As the complexities of corporate IT environments expand, cybersecurity experts warn that organisations must effectively identify their attack surface to enhance protection.
DeepSeek: The AI game changer shaping the future of innovation
Thu, 30th Jan 2025
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cx
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martech
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supply chain
DeepSeek is making waves in the AI sector with its new DeepSeek-R1 model, reshaping innovation by making advanced technology more accessible and efficient.
Cleaning up the chaos and elevating unstructured data value
Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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bi
With unstructured data comprising 80-90% of global information, businesses must adopt modern management technologies to unlock its hidden value effectively.
Battle for survival: Turning peak season learnings into 2025 strategies
Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Retailers face a survival battle in 2025, with economic pressures and customer expectations reshaping the eCommerce landscape following a strong 2024 peak season.
Underinvested and overlooked: Unlocking the true value of back-office processes with AI
Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
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cfo
In the financial services sector, back-office operations are often neglected, yet innovations in AI could unlock their vital potential for driving growth.
Real-time KYC: Tipping the balance in corporate banking's digital revolution
Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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fintech
As corporate banking undergoes a digital transformation, real-time KYC processes powered by Corporate Digital Identity are set to significantly enhance operational efficiency.
Lessons from platform economies for accounting and advisory firms
Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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fintech
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ai
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opinion
As the accounting and advisory sector transforms through technology, firms are harnessing insights from platform economies to boost efficiency and profitability.
Shifting U.S. consumer debt trends requires new collections approach
Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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data analytics
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inflation
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opinion
Rising consumer debt in the U.S. amid inflation and high interest rates prompts a shift towards multi-channel debt collection strategies to enhance recovery.
The Ultimate Guide to the Best Small Business Security Systems
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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partner programmes
Small businesses are facing rising security threats and administrative challenges, making effective security systems a crucial investment for their survival.
Bringing personalized loyalty strategies to life: From promise to reality
Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Forrester's latest report highlights effective strategies for brands to personalise loyalty programmes, showcasing success stories from retailers like Loblaw and Woolworths.
The AI revolution – security challenges and the critical role of zero trust
Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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genai
As AI technology accelerates in 2025, firms face pressing security challenges, prompting a shift towards Zero Trust strategies to safeguard systems and operations.
From deepfakes to ransomware: The key trends which will shape IT security in 2025
Mon, 9th Dec 2024
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malware
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ransomware
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endpoint protection
As Australia braces for 2025, key IT security trends like deepfakes and ransomware require organisations to adapt swiftly to emerging threats.
Key trends to shape the future of AI in 2025
Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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data science
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martech
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risk & compliance
As 2025 nears, transformative trends in AI, including observability and agentic systems, promise to reshape the industry and unlock new opportunities.
Social media ban to put TikTok security concerns under microscope
Thu, 14th Nov 2024
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
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social media
As Australia moves to ban social media for under-16s, TikTok faces intensified scrutiny over its security practices and controversial data collection methods.
Selling ransomware breaches: Four trends spotted on the RAMP forum
Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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ransomware
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mfa
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opinion
Ransomware operators are increasingly targeting US, French, and Brazilian firms through the underground RAMP forum, leveraging unauthorised access to amplify cyberattacks.
Radware reports web DDoS attack activity
Fri, 13th Sep 2024
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Radware has reported a dramatic surge in sophisticated web DDoS attacks in 2024, largely driven by hacktivists amid increasing geopolitical tensions.
The lowdown on crypto ATMs and their place in the ecosystem
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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crypto
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blockchain
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defi
Crypto ATMs are growing globally, with the US leading at 82% of market share. As the ecosystem expands, here's what to know before using one.
Unexpected advice for tech entrepreneurs
Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
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cx
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martech
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capital
Contrarian advice for tech founders: avoid early capital raising, don't aim for unicorn status, embrace unscalable tasks, and ignore early awards.
Fighting back against the growing threat of ransomware
Mon, 17th Jun 2024
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
A recent ransomware attack on Southern Water by Black Basta highlights the mounting threat to U.K. critical infrastructure, prompting urgent calls for robust cybersecurity measures.