Monolithic versus Microservice architecture
A monolithic architecture is one built from a single piece of material; therefore, a monolithic application has a single code base with multiple modules that are divided into business features and...
The importance of cashflow forecasting & why might you need it?
In a pandemic such as this, it is more important than ever to understand and manage the cash flow of your business. A cashflow forecast enables businesses to track the expected...
CWIX 2020: Working to NATO Standards
Last week saw CWIX, the largest annual NATO interoperability event, come to an end after three weeks of interoperability testing. It is normally held at the Joint Forces Training Centre (JFTC)...
Everything You Should Know About Web Hosting
Once your website is complete and ready to operate, you need a web hosting provider to host its files. So users can view it on the internet.
A web host provides the...
Summer Economic update
To support the recovery of the UK economy from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has announced a series of measures to encourage employers to keep on staff...
Modern Bank Heist: from smash and grab to hostage situation as cyberthieves evolve
The financial sector is historically one of the most secure industries in the world. It needs to earn trust and convince customers that their hard-earned money is safe. Nevertheless, the fact...
Understanding Security When Moving to Cloud for Remote Working
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in an unparalleled increase in employees working from home. This sudden change in the way organisations are now working means that remote access to tools and...
Delivering independent retail success online requires better planning and future-proofing
Despite the recent upsurge in consumer support for the high street, the future of retail looks certain to be driven by eCommerce. This is why it’s been encouraging to see many...
Doing cloud-native development on IBM Z
IBM revamped and reinvigorated the IBM Z product line in 2015 with the introduction of the z13 followed swiftly by LinuxONE, the platform that underpins IBM’s blockchain applications. Sales of hardware, software, licences...
The Evolution of Analytics Platforms
A changing landscape
Expectations around analytics platforms have changed. In the past, analytics was about reviewing data, comparing it to previous events so that historical reports could be produced. There is now...
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Can a computer program be unintelligible yet still work?
Is it possible to make a computer program unintelligible to anyone trying to disassemble it yet still retain its functionality? It's a key question...
TigerGraph launches turns back time with free on-premises version.
At the industry’s first open virtual conference organized by TigerGraph Graph + AI World 2020, TigerGraph made several announcements. These included a new free...
Fraud rise driven by shoppers moving online during lockdown
Forter has released its 9th annual Fraud Attack Index. At 46 pages, it paints a damning picture of how fraud prevention solutions are failing...
Cloud adoption saved half of UK businesses from COVID-19 collapse
Fifty-one percent of UK business leaders say their shift to a cloud computing-based business model has saved their company from collapse during the COVID-19...
Police Scotland National Centre of Excellence targets cybercrime
Police Scotland has announced plans to establish a National Centre of Excellence to deal with cybercrime. The move comes as part of its Cyber...
ICON 2.0, an architecture for cross-chain interoperability/DeFi
The ICON Foundation has introduced a roadmap for its next-generation blockchain software architecture. It is, at least initially, calling this ICON 2.0. It believes this...
Do too many users have privileged access at your organisation?
Too many users have privileged access to data across both commercial and government organisations. That is the conclusion of a report from Forcepoint and...
Blockchain Catch-up Week 37 (to w/e 25th September)
This is a start-of-the-week Enterprise Times ‘blockchain catch-up’ for Week 37. The catch-up is not intended to be comprehensive; it seeks to highlight developments...
CrowdStrike strengthens its zero trust capabilities with acquisition
CrowdStrike has strengthened its zero-trust capabilities with the planned acquisition of Preempt Security. The deal is expected to complete in the next few months...
Elia Group + Energy Web launch partnership based around EW-DOS
Elia Group and Energy Web (EW) are to partner in a multi-year strategy. This will focus on testing and validating the technological promises of...
MineralTree raises $50 million and makes double acquisition
Payments automation solution provider Mineral Tree has raised $50 million in a Series D funding round. It was led by existing investors Great Hill...
atSpoke doubles down on Slack integration
atSpoke continues to enhance its workplace operations platform. Its latest announcement sees further enhancements to the atSpoke for Slack integration. It builds on announcements...
Report highlights CMS digital experience innovation gap
Contentful has released results of the industry’s largest-ever survey of digital leaders and content creators. While 90% of respondents believe delivering digital experiences is...
ConnectWise launches bug bounty programme
ConnectWise has launched a bug bounty programme to improve the quality of its software. The programme will be managed by HackerOne, who run programmes...
