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The flow of data is core to businesses all around the world – how much can be transmitted, and at what speed, is a fundamental aspect of IT systems ranging from cloud computing to the frontier of AI …
Digital sovereignty is an issue that has been bubbling away in the background of IT for some time but doesn’t often see the limelight. In this episode of the ITPro Podcast, we’ve decided to change th…
In a recent episode of the podcast, we discussed the potential for AI to actually replace developer jobs. This is a complicated issue, as one has to consider both the accuracy of outputs – how well L…
This episode was first published on 13/10/23.
The role of chief information security officer is among the most important in any firm. CISOs shoulder a heavy burden, with responsibility for protecting …
Every now and then, international law enforcement announces a stunning takedown of a cyber crime group.
Typically realized in the form of website shutdowns, in which the National Crime Agency logo is …
For years, we humanities graduates have been told variations of the following message: you’re better off learning to code, because we’ll always need developers but writers will go the way of the dodo…
As the old saying goes, it never rains but it pours. And, seeing how we’re based in the UK, it would be fitting that the month this most accurately described in 2025 so far has been July.
In the past …
Ransomware payments could soon be a thing of the past in the UK – at least that’s the hope of new controls and mandatory reporting requirements to prevent ransomware from inflicting damage on UK busi…
Cyber attacks can feel a layer detached from the real world. Yes, businesses frequently see IP stolen, get frozen out of systems, or have data wiped by malicious actors. But if you haven’t got your f…
As organizations race to train more and more advanced AI models, as well as deploy existing models at scale, an enormous amount of time and money is being invested in expanding AI infrastructure.
All …
The level to which firms are already using AI varies according to technological maturity, strategic focus, and on an industry by industry basis.
But what’s clear is that from the smallest to the large…
This episode was first broadcast on 20 September 2024.
When people talk about the environmental impacts of data centers, normally the discussion focuses on energy usage. It’s something we’ve talked ab…
If you’re looking to adopt AI right now, you’ll likely have heard the term ‘AI agents’. These systems can complete complex tasks autonomously, without user input.
But no doubt some of the audience wil…
June has been another busy month for IT and technology news. Whether it’s new naming conventions for cybercriminal groups, Britain’s big tech potential, and national security concerns over lost gover…
AI reasoning models have emerged in the past year as a beacon of hope for large language models (LLMs), with AI developers such as OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic selling them as the go-to solution for…
Any modern enterprise generates reams of data, which can be difficult to correctly store, process, and use without the right approach.
This has become even more important in the face of AI. Before any…
In the fast-changing world of cybersecurity, IT leaders have to keep up with evolving threats and new technologies to stay ahead of attackers.
With nation states lending a hand to threat groups with m…
We’re past the peak cloud hype of the 2010s and now well into the era of cloud maturity. But even as businesses have come to terms with multi-cloud and hybrid cloud models, new considerations have ar…
May has been a busy month for news in the IT world, with cyber attacks hitting retailers across the UK and Microsoft laying off over 800 developers.
In this episode of the ITPro Podcast, Jane is joine…
Dell Technologies World has just come to a close in Las Vegas and there is no doubt that the company is – in its own words “all in on AI”. From laptops to services, data center infrastructure and par…