Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) with silicon photonics – the future of secure computing
Nick New, CEO and founder of Optalysys, walks us through the opportunities and challenges in implementing Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE)
Cybersecurity
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Nick New, CEO and founder of Optalysys, walks us through the opportunities and challenges in implementing Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE)
Cybersecurity
AI & Machine Learning
Find out about the ways that AI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM) can safeguard artificial intelligence within your organisation
AI is fighting customer frustrations and driving efficiency in insurtech, explains Nick Martindale, but it should augment, not replace, humans
Generative AI
AI & Machine Learning
Rob Woods, fraud expert at LexisNexis Risk Solutions, tells Charles Orton-Jones why behavioural data and AI are a powerful fraud-fighting combination
Cybersecurity
An increased use of AI within organisations could spell a rise in cyberattacks, explains Nick Martindale. Here's what you can do
AI & Machine Learning
Information Age speaks to Fluke Reliability president Ankush Malhotra and CTO Aaron Merkin on how AI can assist their customers to improve the lifespan of their industrial assets
AI & Machine Learning
AI will play a part in improving the customer experience and reducing carbon emissions in 2024, says Zoa CTO Crystal Hirschorn
Generative AI
It is estimated that by 2026 over 80 per cent of organisations will use generative AI APIs, but there are a lot of myths about its potential, says CTO Robert Mansfield
AI is fighting customer frustrations and driving efficiency in insurtech, explains Nick Martindale, but it should augment, not replace, humans
Generative AI
Cybersecurity
An increased use of AI within organisations could spell a rise in cyberattacks, explains Nick Martindale. Here's what you can do
Generative AI
It is estimated that by 2026 over 80 per cent of organisations will use generative AI APIs, but there are a lot of myths about its potential, says CTO Robert Mansfield
Education
A digital human modelled and trained on the writings of Luigi Einaudi has been released by the Einaudi Foundation and Reply.
Generative AI
In an FT interview, OpenAI chief Sam Altman said further investment from Microsoft is being explored, to back artificial general intelligence.
Cybersecurity
With generative AI being a possible a game changer for legitimate businesses and cybercrime gangs alike, we explore the double-edged sword large language models present to cybersecurity
The history of chatbot software goes back decades, and now its application is making its mark on the enterprise
Automation & Robotics
AI & Machine Learning
David Semach, CEO of AIM Reply, spoke to Information Age about how businesses can keep staff motivated and productive alongside AI-led business processes
Automation & Robotics
The rapidly rising prominence of robotics in the construction space means that businesses need to upskill, or risk getting left behind
Automation & Robotics
UK-based industrial software company AVEVA has been acquired by global automation and energy management specialists Schneider Electric, to bolster industrial digital transformation efforts
Automation & Robotics
Automation & Robotics
Blockchain is driving value for payments businesses and consumers across cryptocurrencies, CBDCs and stablecoin infrastructure.
Blockchain
Blockchain
ChatGPT and OpenAI owner Sam Altman has launched a new cryptocurrency – complete with eyeball scanning
Blockchain
Lavinia Osbourne, futurist and founder of the network Women in Blockchain Talks, spoke to Information Age about how blockchain technology can positively impact business
Blockchain
Jason Delabays explains how fully homomorphic encryption can help businesses innovating with blockchain ensure privacy long-term.
Blockchain
Hybrid working remains prominent across most sectors, but how can tech leadership truly optimise this model? John Dore explores.
Business & Strategy
Business & Strategy
As the role of AI increases across business, JP Morgan chief executive Jamie Dimon says the workers of the future will work less hours as a result
Business & Strategy
Here is your comprehensive five-step guide towards establishing and maintaining a truly connected enterprise
Business & Strategy
CCI Kenya discusses why BPO (business process outsourcing) is a proven strategy to cost-effective international expansion
Business & Strategy
Sometimes, the relationship with your managed service provider (MSP) may not work out long-term. Here are five signs of an underperforming partnership, and how to overcome them
Business & Strategy
Gartner research has revealed that over seven in 10 (72 per cent) high tech leaders have plans to grow revenue in 2023, overcoming economic challenges
N-able's Chris Groot and Stefan Voss discuss the essential issues surrounding back-up and disaster recovery
Business Continuity
Business Continuity
A strong disaster recovery as-a-service (DRaaS) solution can prove the difference between success and failure when it comes to keeping data protected
Business Continuity
Business Continuity
Business Continuity
Business Continuity
2021 Women in IT award winner Sophie Davies-Patrick, CTO of MPB, spoke to Information Age about her event experiences, and the importance of DEI in tech
CIO and CTO
CIO and CTO
Security and compliance leadership must closely collaborate to effectively lead the management of cyber risk across the organisation
CIO and CTO
Delivering true value for tech customers goes beyond offering a service, as explained during the opening keynote of the Forrester Technology and Innovation EMEA conference
Business & Strategy
Hybrid working remains prominent across most sectors, but how can tech leadership truly optimise this model? John Dore explores.
CIO and CTO
Juan Perez, chief information officer at Salesforce, spoke to Information Age during Dreamforce about his role at the organisation, and how AI is going continue disrupting the CRM space
Business Skills
Gartner has identified four ways in which chief information officers (CIOs) can go about mitigating IT employee fatigue, to effectively retain talent
Cloud security helps businesses navigate the challenges of cyber threats and the complexities of regulatory demands
Cloud & Edge Computing
Cloud & Edge Computing
The £7.5bn UK cloud market is set for a CMA investigation into the competition practices of AWS and Microsoft, with findings alleging vendor lock-in
Cloud & Edge Computing
In the opening press conference at Dreamforce 2023, Salesforce announced its new, open Einstein 1 platform, in line with its long-standing metadata strategy
Cloud & Edge Computing
With cloud costs expected to increase by 10% this year, SMEs plan to cut the amount of data they store in the cloud or slash spending on cloud services
Cloud & Edge Computing
Industry cloud is a growing trend, with more than half of companies in Europe experimenting with platforms. Industry cloud enables businesses in the same sector to capitalize on useful data between themselves
Cloud & Edge Computing
Amazon Web Services is the #1 cloud hosting provider but costs can spiral for businesses if they don’t keep a tight grip on usage. Here are some top tips to cut down your monthly AWS bill
Could 5G Advanced be the technology that emerges as the missing puzzle in the advancement towards 6G? Ted Curtis explores
Cloud & Edge Computing
Communications & Networking
Exploring how the 6G era of revolutionary cloud-integrated networks will allow businesses to leverage unprecedented levels of insights.
Communications & Networking
Communications & Networking
Communications & Networking
Cloud & Edge Computing
Cyber Innovation
Cyber Innovation
Cyber Innovation
Cyber Innovation
Morgan Mclean, Director of Product Management at cybersecurity leader, Splunk, tells Information Age about all things observability
Data Analytics & Data Science
Data Analytics & Data Science
Splunk's James Hodge explains the problem with using data (and AI) in helping you make key business decisions
Cloud & Edge Computing
Research from SAS has revealed widespread struggles faced by businesses in the UK and Ireland to drive value from data insights
Data Analytics & Data Science
Global data integration and analytics provider Qlik has acquired data management vendor Talend, to bolster automated delivery of business insights
Data Analytics & Data Science
Jim Goodnight, founder and CEO of SAS Institute, tells Information Age his thoughts on the impact generative AI will have on business analytics
Data Analytics & Data Science
Here's how the business and societal roles of Google and the wider search engine space is set to evolve alongside generative AI tools like ChatGPT
As regulation of artificial intelligence evolves, the future of AI could be private in nature - here's how adoption of open and close source capabilities would compare
Data Protection & Privacy
Blockchain
Jason Delabays explains how fully homomorphic encryption can help businesses innovating with blockchain ensure privacy long-term.
Data Protection & Privacy
Software development automation platform Yuzuy has been looking to drive value from integration with Qumulo and customer partnerships
Data Protection & Privacy
OpenAI, developer of ChatGPT, has been hit with a class action lawsuit alleging misappropriation of personal data scraped from the web
Data Protection & Privacy
The semiconductor veteran will lead all operations at data processor startup Pliops, as former CEO Uri Beitler shifts focus to strategy
Data Protection & Privacy
Here's how the proposed UK Data Protection and Digital Information Bill could affect the operations of businesses
Digitising data storage can be a daunting task and some of the biggest barriers businesses face are with infrastructure, costs, security, compliance and people, says Kubair Shirazee, founder of AgiliTea
Data Storage & Data Lakes
Data Protection & Privacy
Software development automation platform Yuzuy has been looking to drive value from integration with Qumulo and customer partnerships
Cloud & Edge Computing
Software-defined data storage from start-up Simplyblock brings together three main storage types in one platform, saving time for businesses
Cloud & Edge Computing
Finland-headquartered data storage start-up Tuxera looks to mitigate embedded device data loss and bottlenecks through file system software
Data Protection & Privacy
The semiconductor veteran will lead all operations at data processor startup Pliops, as former CEO Uri Beitler shifts focus to strategy
Data Storage & Data Lakes
Here are five top jobs that are open for DevOps tech talent to fill this week, as demand for skills remains high in the space
DevOps
DevOps
The DevOps space still holds substantial potential for growth. Here's how tech talent can get involved, and a host of vacancies to apply for
Development & Programming
SnapLogic's new SnapGPT AI product will allow enterprises to integrate applications and data sources with natural language
Cloud & Edge Computing
Wing Cloud, led by AWS and Microsoft veterans, has announced seed funding of $20m, which will help develop a new programming language for cloud computing
Development & Programming
Toolchain maintenance and other administrative tasks are keeping developers away from coding, leading to burnout and an estimated £10.4bn a year being wasted
Development & Programming
Unveiling a new generative AI platform for tech companies, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has hailed a new era of computing that improves access to coding capabilities
Here are five top jobs that are open for DevOps tech talent to fill this week, as demand for skills remains high in the space
DevOps
DevOps
The DevOps space still holds substantial potential for growth. Here's how tech talent can get involved, and a host of vacancies to apply for
DevOps
GitLab research has revealed that use of AI to check code and deploy testing bots in DevSecOps has increased by over 10 per cent since last year
Cloud & Edge Computing
Here's what organisations need to consider when it comes to deploying their Kubernetes environment
Insurance technology (insurtech) is rapidly evolving, allowing for digitalisation of insurance sector processes. Here, we explore the role of AI in this trend
AI & Machine Learning
Disruptive Innovation
There are a number of growing Insurtech companies, with many startups rapidly emerging to disrupt the market.
Disruptive Innovation
With UK fintechs continuing to attract investment, here are the key factors driving growth in the space, and three fintech jobs being advertised right now
Disruptive Innovation
Here are some companies that are making waves in the payments technology space, bolstering transaction processes for businesses
Disruptive Innovation
Here are the most in-demand skills for fintech companies recruiting fresh talent, and some advertised tech vacancies open this week
Business & Strategy
Here is your comprehensive five-step guide towards establishing and maintaining a truly connected enterprise
Insurance technology (insurtech) is rapidly evolving, allowing for digitalisation of insurance sector processes. Here, we explore the role of AI in this trend
AI & Machine Learning
Disruptive Innovation
There are a number of growing Insurtech companies, with many startups rapidly emerging to disrupt the market.
Disruptive Innovation
With UK fintechs continuing to attract investment, here are the key factors driving growth in the space, and three fintech jobs being advertised right now
Disruptive Innovation
Here are some companies that are making waves in the payments technology space, bolstering transaction processes for businesses
Disruptive Innovation
Here are the most in-demand skills for fintech companies recruiting fresh talent, and some advertised tech vacancies open this week
Disruptive Innovation
The new HSBC Innovation Banking division, announced at the start of London Tech Week, will house SVB UK and new teams based in the US, Hong Kong and Israel
Sydney-headquarted Q-CTRL is the first independent quantum software vendor to achieve ISO 27001 certification
Cybersecurity
Emerging Technology & Innovation
Here's how augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) recruitment will prove valuable in the near future
Emerging Technology & Innovation
Quantum computing expected to drag US GDP down by $310bn a year, due to high cost of integrating these supercomputers which will ultimately turbocharge global economy
AI & Machine Learning
Here, we consider the role that machine learning tech talent could play in the quantum computing space, as R&D gains traction
Cloud & Edge Computing
IBM is looking to meet demand for provisioned quantum systems across the EU by planning a pioneering data centre facility in Germany
Emerging Technology & Innovation
In this article, we identify three cutting-edge tech roles that will prove valuable in the Web3 space
Martin Davies of Drata explains how GDPR is currently enforced and how enforcement could be improved across the European Union
Governance, Risk and Compliance
Governance, Risk and Compliance
Cloudera research reveals that 79 per cent of IT leaders see compliance as the main data management concern, despite widespread investment
Cybersecurity
Earning those trust seals can strengthen relationships with board members and prospective customers, but it sure isn’t easy.
Governance, Risk and Compliance
In the midst of an EU antitrust investigation, Microsoft Teams is now set to be offered to businesses separately from its Office suite
AI & Machine Learning
With big tech having their say on how artificial intelligence should be monitored, Jaeger Glucina discusses why we need to widen the AI regulation discussion
Governance, Risk and Compliance
The European Union are launching an antitrust probe into the bundling of Microsoft Office and Teams, citing concerns over restriction of competition
Hardware & Peripherals
Consumer Electronics & Mobile
Cybersecurity
Hardware & Peripherals
Cloud & Edge Computing
Here's how augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) recruitment will prove valuable in the near future
Emerging Technology & Innovation
Data Protection & Privacy
As buying digital goods and services for your avatar becomes accepted, Dan Llewellyn argues building trust in the metaverse will be increasingly important
Emerging Technology & Innovation
In this article, we identify five key job roles that we're set to see more frequently going forward in the Web3 space
Cloud & Edge Computing
Data Analytics & Data Science
Typically, when we think of sustainable choices in infrastructure, we think of small slices of an industry’s value chain utilising sustainable practices, such as construction projects using recyclable building materials like salvaged steel or concrete, or HVAC and utilities system installations installing more efficient appliances. Networking products are unique in that they can be sustainable throughout every stage of its value chain, from manufacture to network solution design, installation, and future planning.
IoT and M2M
IoT and M2M
Network solutions will play a significant role in developing sustainable, future-proof buildings and cities. Currently, smart building technology sits at the confluence of two growing trends: the continual migration of populations into city centres, and the crisis of climate change motivating sustainable infrastructure choices.
Automation & Robotics
AI & Machine Learning
IoT and M2M
Immersive Technology
Augmented reality is one of the most exciting technologies that made its way into the mass market in the recent years.
Management expert Andrew McAfee has studied how mavericks such as Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk have turned the established way of doing business on its head. And he thinks their way of doing things can transform any business, no matter how established or how small
IT management
Cybersecurity
A strong cybersecurity threat monitoring strategy that evolves with current and prospective threats is crucial towards long-term company-wide protection
Cybersecurity
Choosing the right cybersecurity tools is crucial to business security — here's how security teams can vet potential partner vendors in the space
Business & Strategy
Sometimes, the relationship with your managed service provider (MSP) may not work out long-term. Here are five signs of an underperforming partnership, and how to overcome them
Data Analytics & Data Science
Maintaining strong customer experience and trust in IT systems calls for scaling capabilities that can maximise the value of insights
Business & Strategy
Any merger or acquisition completion will call for the combination of tech from the different networks involved. In this article, we explore the keys to a successful M&A technology integration.
Kubernetes
Kubernetes
The £7.5bn UK cloud market is set for a CMA investigation into the competition practices of AWS and Microsoft, with findings alleging vendor lock-in
Cloud & Edge Computing
Legislation & Regulation
Rival Slack cries foul as Microsoft uses its market dominance to drive out competition. But tangling with EU regulators has cost Microsoft $2bn in recent fines
AI & Machine Learning
Research from AI policy network Appraise reveals that fewer than one in 10 MPs believe existing regulators have the necessary skills or expertise to regulate AI
Legislation & Regulation
Creatives are worried about being thrown out of a job by generative AI, while artificial intelligence developers leave themselves open to copyright infringement claims by training their AI on unlicensed material. Rachel Alexander explains
Data Protection & Privacy
The EU GDPR remains one of the biggest changes to data protection compliance globally, and organisations must be prepared.
Governance, Risk and Compliance
What are the key steps and implications organisations need to take into consideration when implementing GDPR measures?
CCI Kenya discusses why BPO (business process outsourcing) is a proven strategy to cost-effective international expansion
Business & Strategy
Business & Strategy
Sometimes, the relationship with your managed service provider (MSP) may not work out long-term. Here are five signs of an underperforming partnership, and how to overcome them
Business & Strategy
As local leaders from urban areas worldwide race to support growing populations and tackle climate change, connected data will be key to their success, says Lisa Wee, global head of sustainability of AVEVA
Smart Cities
Property
Smart building technology powered by IoT and digitalisation capabilities is playing a key role in facilitating smarter futures in the property space
Smart Cities
Cloud & Edge Computing
Smart Cities
With the fourth industrial revolution well underway, the GMIS Summit in Dubai turned its attention to the concept of Society 5.0
Korally Mandimby, founder of Ki Reply, spoke with Information Age about the rising presence of AI in software development, and how businesses can future-proof projects.
Software and Applications
Cybersecurity
The 2023 State of Software Security report from application security firm Veracode reveals 74.1 per cent of applications to have had flaws discovered in the past year
Cybersecurity
In the aim to bolster observability capabilities, the agreed acquisition of Splunk by Cisco comes in response to increasing AI presence across business
Cloud & Edge Computing
Cloud management is paramount to most businesses — here are the platforms that are driving the most value on the market
DevOps
The DevOps space still holds substantial potential for growth. Here's how tech talent can get involved, and a host of vacancies to apply for
Governance, Risk and Compliance
The European Union are launching an antitrust probe into the bundling of Microsoft Office and Teams, citing concerns over restriction of competition
Venture capital investment is down across Europe, but AI is bucking the trend.
Research
Major Contracts
The new investment scheme — Europe's largest early-stage fund of its kind — comes as B2B software start-ups in the region maintain growth ambitions
Cybersecurity
Innovation centre Plexal, alongside the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has announced the third iteration of its accelerator scheme for UK start-ups
Start-up scene
In this article, we explore the Web3 infrastructure innovations of four UK start-ups that are making waves in the space
Major Contracts
A new government-funded two-year programme series dedicated to boosting regional innovation across the UK has been announced by Barclays Eagle Labs
Generative AI
The new global Generative AI Accelerator initiative from Amazon Web Services (AWS) invites 10 startups to scale and grow operations involving the technology
In the midst of an EU antitrust investigation, Microsoft Teams is now set to be offered to businesses separately from its Office suite
Governance, Risk and Compliance
Releases & Updates
Thousands more staff cuts are expected to be actioned by Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg, as Facebook and Instagram's parent company looks to continue decreasing costs
Cybersecurity
Cloud & Edge Computing
Legislation & Regulation
Media & Marketing