Latest articles by Ross Kelly
LGBTQ+ founders face fierce challenges raising capital, but what’s being done about it?
In-depth Despite great strides being made to improve diversity throughout the tech industry, LGBTQ+ startup founders still face roadblocks
US-led coalition of nations agrees to end ransomware payments to hackers
News The anti-ransomware coalition looks to stem the flow of funding for criminal groups
Harmful effects of “cloud concentration” now a key concern for IT leaders
News Overreliance on a single provider is a byproduct of intense efforts to consolidate complex IT estates
Two-thirds of ethical hackers using generative AI in bug hunting
News The report found that more and more ethical hackers are leveraging generative AI tools
Why NetApp’s ties with public cloud ‘big three’ gives it an AI advantage
Analysis The firm’s strong relationships with hyperscalers position it as the go-to storage provider
In the age of AI, leaders need to scrap “monolithic” data transformations
News Sweeping data transformations can cause longer-term headaches for businesses
NetApp Insight 2023: All the news and announcements
Live Blog Stay up to date with all the announcements and news from NetApp Insight 2023
NetApp CEO: Hybrid cloud will be the only way to capitalize on generative AI
Businesses doubling down on generative AI could deliver heightened security and flexibility with a hybrid cloud approach
NetApp aims to become ‘true data pipeline’ for enterprises with latest AI updates
News The storage firm recently unveiled the integration of Google’s Vertex AI within its cloud volumes platform
Why today’s economic turmoil will build stronger startups tomorrow
In-depth Challenging economic conditions mean startups need to be more conscious of cash flow and burn rate than ever before
Microsoft Security Copilot to offer raft of “new capabilities” for 365 Defender
News Microsoft Security Copilot will give 365 Defender users real-time malware tracking and automated incident summaries
Ragnar Locker “likely to rebrand” in wake of takedown
News Ragnar Locker could be the latest to swerve serious repercussions and return with a vengeance
Almost one-third of data breaches reported to ICO came from outsiders
News The number of organizations reporting or being reported to the ICO has reached a four-year high
It’s about time investors paid attention to the ‘north’ of Britain
Opinion After spending years battling for scraps at the feet of the Golden Triangle, maybe northern startups can start gaining ground
Generative AI has had "no material impact" on IT spending
News 2025 could be a watershed year for generative AI-related IT spending
Nokia to cut 14,000 jobs as demand for telecoms equipment plummets
News Nokia said the move could deliver up to $1.37 billion in cost savings
Thousands of IT administrators are using ‘admin’ as their default password
News Organizations must place a stronger focus on password security practices, researchers have warned
Amazon to become Microsoft 365 customer in landmark $1 billion deal
News The Microsoft 365 deal marks a major pivot for Amazon, which has traditionally avoided using rival cloud products
Cisco issues alert over critical IOS XE Software flaw
News Cisco is yet to provide details on the volume of affected systems
Three quarters of UK firms unprepared for NIS2 regulations, study finds
News Senior management can be held personally liable for non-compliance under NIS2 rules
Google, Sage, and Cisco among big tech backers for new SMB innovation hub
News The new SMB innovation hub aims to accelerate digital adoption among small businesses
UK’s National Cyber Force appoints first commander from military background
News Neal-Hopes will replace James Babbage in the top role at the hacker force
Tech Nation relaunch looks to support industry with £10 billion in funding
News Tech Nation collapsed earlier in 2023 amid funding troubles
