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Power of Data 2025
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Data centres scale sustainably and securely with optical networking
Rob Shore, Head of Portfolio Marketing, Optical Networks at Nokia, says that the rise of AI presents unique — but solvable — data centre connectivity challenges for hyperscalers, cloud providers and enterprises. What is behind the extraordinary growth of data centres? AI is the primary driver. AI requires far more processing and distributed communications —...
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AI-driven trends are reshaping network infrastructure demands
As AI workloads grow in scale and complexity, resilient, high-performance network connectivity to, within and between data centres is more essential than ever. Currently, the hype surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) is off the scale. Some commentators have called it the business disruptor of our generation, noting that AI has the potential to be even bigger...
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Why data protection demands global action: UN’s cybercrime treaty explained
Cybersecurity investments prevent financial losses, yet global security remains fragmented. The UN’s new cybercrime treaty enhances international cooperation, tackling threats, protecting vulnerable groups and strengthening digital resilience worldwide. Traditional investments focus on financial growth and efficiency while cybersecurity investments aim to prevent financial losses, disruptions and reputational damage. This leads to the concept of Return...
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Prepare for the quantum threat: why data protection must start now
Quantum computing is on more organisations’ radars, but many still see it as a future issue. The real threat, however, is already emerging. Adversaries are actively harvesting encrypted data now, with plans to decrypt it once quantum technology reaches scale. It’s a tactic known as ‘harvest now, decrypt later,’ and it poses a significant risk...
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UK data reforms continue to test cybersecurity professionals
The UK Data Bill and EU regulations like DORA and NIS2 are reshaping cybersecurity, compliance and operational risk for UK security professionals and businesses. In June, the UK Data (Use and Access) Bill received Royal Ascent and officially passed into law. It’s a wide-ranging legislation, essentially updating many existing UK data regulations, including the UK...
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Cybersecurity threats, incidents and how to deal with them
In today’s digitally dependent world, cybersecurity is no longer just an IT issue — it’s everyone’s responsibility. With local authorities increasingly reliant on online services, the threat of data breaches, fraud and disruption is ever-present. From phishing scams to system vulnerabilities, practical advice can help public sector staff stay alert, reduce risk and build resilience....