Government-run TÜV SÜD United Kingdom has achieved Certified Body status for the test and validation of IT systems as part of the government's Cyber Essentials programme, which is designed to protect businesses from cyber security threats.

A new study has found that the majority of businesses expect to push forward with their plans for digital transformation despite concerns prompted by high profile cyber attacks.

Research has revealed that 82 per cent of public cloud databases are unencrypted, leaving them completely open to cyber attacks and data theft.

Nearly half of companies believe Artificial Intelligence (AI) will transform their industry, but only a third feel their business currently has the skills to adopt data-driven technologies.

Cloud computing is moving passed its benefit tipping point, with many of its capabilities and cost efficiencies now exceeding those achieved by in-house data centres around the world, according to a new white paper from the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC).

Cloud computing projects are set to become commonplace in the finance sector in the coming years as banks reveal they will start entrusting core systems to public cloud providers, according to an industry expert.

There are a host of benefits for councils and other public sector organisations moving to the cloud - but they must “do their homework” before switching, according to a new study. Researchers at Brunel University London said local authorities should prepare thoroughly and have proper leadership in place before they move IT services to the internet.

Businesses are preparing to expand their cloud usage over the next 12 months, with most companies seeking hybrid offerings, according to new research.

Security remains the number one concern among business executives when it comes to storing data in the cloud, despite accelerated adoption across all industries.

Chief information officers and IT managers are adopting hybrid cloud models as they look to use a combination of public and private cloud solutions to manage their operations, according to a new report.