Rising data volumes pose challenges and opportunities for UK businesses

25 June 2025

A new study highlights the increasing reliance on data-driven insights among UK businesses amid growing competition and economic uncertainty.

According to research conducted by Splunk, 58% of IT decision makers express concerns over the rapid expansion of data within their organisations, citing issues related to security, compliance, and operational risk. The survey, which polled 500 IT leaders from companies with 250 or more employees, found that 97% have experienced a surge in demand for data insights over the past two years. Additionally, 29% of these decision makers reported their data volumes have doubled in the last three years, with 11% seeing their data triple or more.

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Bank of England faces criticism after losing hundreds of remote working devices

18 June 2025

The Bank of England (BoE) has come under scrutiny after it was revealed to have lost or had stolen over 300 remote working devices in the past three years, with an estimated total value approaching £300,000.

The figures, obtained through a Freedom of Information (FOI) request, show that 333 laptops, mobile phones, and tablets went missing or were stolen during this period.

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Secure I.T. Environments completes complex data centre upgrade on Jersey

09 June 2025

Secure I.T. Environments Ltd (SITE), a leading UK provider of design and build services for modular, containerised, and micro data centres, has announced the successful completion of a demanding upgrade project on Jersey — the largest of the Channel Islands.

The project involved intricate logistics, including shipping all equipment — such as three air conditioning systems — to a remote location 14 miles off the coast of Normandy, and was delivered on time and within budget.

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Enterprise networks need bulletproof backup strategies to succeed

06 June 2025

Iwona Zalewska, Regional Director for UK & Ireland, DRAM Business Manager, EMEA Region, Kingston Technology Europe

In today’s digital-first enterprise environment, organisations operate across multiple locations, platforms, and networks. With employees connecting remotely, collaborating from branch offices, or accessing systems via mobile endpoints, enterprise networks have become both expansive and vulnerable. Which is why, with cyber threats escalating, backup strategies are no longer optional - they are fundamental to continuity.

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