Ever since the pandemic dramatically shifted our mode of work, there has been a surge of expectations placed on telecom operators in terms of network traffic, data speed, and information security. Telcos have been quick to adapt by leveraging emerging technologies, at the forefront of which is currently edge computing. With the need for digital
When it comes to cyberthreats and ransomware attacks, we are accustomed to seeing alarming numbers. So, the numbers from the UAE would come as a most welcome surprise. In the first quarter of this year, the UAE government announced that ransomware attacks in the nation declined by more than 70% compared with the same period
Last year, the Australian telecommunications giant, Optus, revealed that the personal data of about 10 million customers was stolen in a cyberattack. Two weeks later, it was considered one of the worst data breaches in the history of the country as it spiraled into ransom threats and a huge public outcry. Almost at the same
When we resorted to remote working in 2020, we believed it to be a short-time fad brought on by sheer necessity. Now, from the poorly planned work-from-home strategies of two years ago to the thriving hybrid work model that has recently emerged, the way we work has gone through a swift evolution. The first couple
IT leaders have to navigate a sea of challenges in today's cloudy business environment. Inflationary pressures make it difficult for businesses to acquire critical IT infrastructure. Companies struggle to hire and retain skilled IT personnel. As organizations actively accelerate their digital and cloud transformation strategies, maintaining digital and technological sovereignty is a massive priority. Added
“36% of manufacturing enterprises realize above average business value from IT spending in digitalization when compared with peers,” says a Gartner report on how advanced manufacturing companies are now capitalizing on the latest technology trends to drive value. One of these technology tools that has been adding consistent value to manufacturing businesses is Desktop-as-a-Service (DaaS).
It’s no secret that happy workers are better workers – although if you want proof, check out what IDC says about how a positive employee experience breeds positive customer experiences. Yet, it has become harder than ever for IT departments to keep workers happy. With more and more employees working remotely, ensuring that workers have
The healthcare sector has been grappling with looming cyber security challenges over the last several years. Healthcare records offer a high-value target for cybercriminals looking to make quick money on the dark web or initiate more focused attacks. Additionally, with lives potentially at stake, caregivers become increasingly vulnerable to disruptive digital acts, including healthcare ransomware
Desktop virtualization technologies are undoubtedly here to stay and are a flourishing trend of measurable outcomes. Desktop-as-a-Service (DaaS) and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), two prominent solutions in the industry, have cemented their place as the go-to IT solution for workplaces of all sorts. The steps involved in VDI implementation are the same as those in
You may not think of your company’s desktop computers as the weakest link in your environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy. But for some companies, they are. In multiple ways, desktop PCs contribute to bloated carbon footprints, undercut sustainability initiatives, and reinforce global social inequality. That’s yet another reason why businesses can benefit from desktop-as-a-service,