07 February 2025

Danel Turk, Data Centres Portfolio Manager at ABB

The meteoric rise of AI means power demand is at an all-time high — and it won’t stop there. The data centres that run it are part of the digital backbone of an increasingly always-on world. For them to stay viable, new facilities must be built to achieve energy efficiency, regulatory compliance, and renewable integration wherever possible.

Scalability and energy efficiency
One of the main things to consider when designing new data centres is balancing growth with energy efficiency. Modular designs allow facilities to be built in smaller pieces, like 20MW blocks that contribute toward a 200MW capacity, while using prefabricated components like skids and eHouses to speed up construction. This ‘grow-as-you-need’ approach prevents overbuilding, while cutting costs and environmental impact.

Developers should also consider using medium-voltage (MV) backup power systems. These set-ups are easier to install and save more energy compared to traditional low-voltage ones. Since they operate around the clock, even small energy savings can add up over time.

06 February 2025

Insider threats are some of the greatest cybersecurity risks. Unlike other types of security threats, insider threats are complicated because attacks typically involve valid credential use and only a few are caused deliberately.

An insider’s access to an organisation’s most valuable assets makes these attacks harder to identify and remediate.

The impacts of insider threats are far-reaching and have the potential to cause irrevocable damage to an organisation’s reputation. On a financial level alone, the Ponemon Institute found that insider threats cost companies an average of $701.5k per incident in 2023. Beyond these financial losses, organisations that fall victim to insider attacks also face severe reputational and regulatory repercussions.

05 February 2025

Melissa Bischoping, Senior Director, Security & Product Design Research, Tanium

Last summer’s IT glitch that led to unprecedented levels of digital chaos was a wake-up call on a global scale. But unlike other incidents, the outages were not the result of a security incident or malicious cyber activity.

In this case, it appears it was due to a routine software update process that didn’t quite go to plan. This latest headline-grabbing event showed how easily things can grind to a halt when a spanner is thrown into the works. In a shift from the usual storyline, many endpoints were patched and protected, but still fell to an exploited risk inherent in our current IT systems. Modern organizations may have yet-unknown single points of failure which can lead to widespread disruption. For many businesses, the outage resulted in significant operational delays, lost revenue, and a breach of customer trust.

31 January 2025

Amit Mehrotra, Vice President, Head of UK & Ireland at Tata Communications

Two-thirds of finance leaders have cost-cutting at the top of their agenda, according to PwC’s August 2023 Pulse Survey. Amidst geopolitical instability, ongoing skill shortages, and the ever-increasing concerns regarding sustainability, it is difficult to imagine a time when cost management will not be a top priority for businesses across the globe.

However, companies today face a paradox regarding digitisation: they must continue investing in technologies like the cloud and artificial intelligence to drive transformation and growth while simultaneously reducing costs to remain competitive.

29 January 2025

Chris Hornung, Managing Director for Public Sector, Totalmobile

As we look ahead to 2025, the public sector faces unique challenges and opportunities. With service demands rising and budgets tightening, finding the right balance has never been more crucial. This is where innovation steps in — it's not just a nice-to-have; it's essential. When harnessed effectively, technology can help ease these pressures, making it possible to deliver services more efficiently, improve transparency, and even boost employee morale. Embracing these advancements could transform how we serve communities and meet the needs of the public.