As the pandemic empties offices, on-premise IT has become a risk

New regulations and tracing apps are taking data centers into new directions

What makes for a good high-security fence?

We expect that strong demand for data center space, combined with limitations on supply capacity and pre-existing skills shortages in the sector, will result in upward price pressures

Ways you can improve operations when things are different

The best way to avoid data loss is to plan in advance for disasters

Different countries have different quarantine rules and there is no standardization, even within Europe

Fintech has changed the face of banking, insurance, finance in recent years. How will the sector adapt in the post Covid-19 landscape?

Although the system is resilient, there have been some alarming staff shortages

Best practices in developing a virtual data management strategy

So far the industry has coped well - but there are some concerns for the future

There’s a tipping point, especially in cybersecurity, between the volume of information and what should be flagged for action

Why is there a growing appetite among IT leaders for cloud-enabled physical security?

In a time of crisis, a global lockdown needs a digital unlocking

Data centers are recognized as critical infrastructure, and their staff are widely classified as “essential.” Let’s make sure we look after ourselves and the people who depend on us

Due to lack of reporting many businesses still underestimate the threat of cyber-attacks and the scale of damage that can ensue

Companies are under pressure to balance the need for the flexibility and scalability of cloud with traditional infrastructure, at the same time protecting their customers, employees and brand

The data center sector is prepared - it needs to be sure of government support

We've heard that outages are getting more serious. But why are they also getting longer?

You might think it's too soon to be thinking about the next crisis, but it is the only way to minimize the pain it will cause

The big dangers - and how to manage them

Operators will have to handle new tech, while distributed systems bring new security risks, and new hubs will have to open up

Under new cryptography regulations, Chinese authorities will have full, unrestricted access to any data transmitted or stored within the country. Can anything even be done about this?

A year ago, I made predictions. Checking against reality, my grades are a mixed bag