Peter Ray Allison
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What are digital natives and are they the future of tech?
By Peter Ray Allison published
Explainer Digital natives, the generation that has grown up with computers and the internet, are entering the work place; but what does this mean for industry?

What is a data ethicist?
By Peter Ray Allison published
Explainer Though a relatively recent role, the data ethicist has already become a valued member of any C-suite looking to make informed tech decisions

Are we facing a generational decline in digital literacy?
By Peter Ray Allison published
In-depth Digital natives are now entering the workforce, but are there gaps in their technical knowledge?

The top API risks and how to mitigate them
By Peter Ray Allison published
In-depth While APIs are the backbone of online applications, they can offer a backdoor to sensitive information – making API monitoring by IT teams an absolute imperative

Stopping cyber attackers from targeting the weakest links in security
By Peter Ray Allison published
In-depth Hackers are targeting the weakest link in network security – detecting and protecting these most vulnerable points is one of the most urgent jobs for any security team

How IT leaders can respond to the evolution of ransomware
By Peter Ray Allison published
With a proper strategy for response, communication, and recovery, leaders can respond for the evolution of ransomware and ensure staff are prepared for the worst

How the UK’s Ministry of Defence is overhauling its internal cloud with a secure by design approach
By Peter Ray Allison published
Case study With the goal of consolidating its internal network, the MoD has turned to automated threat detection and questioning the effectiveness of practices such as air gapping

Why long-term data storage continues to challenge businesses
By Peter Ray Allison published
In-depth As businesses grow their data estate, cracking the issue of long-term data storage remains a primary focus for IT teams

How a paperless approach cut wasted staff hours at Bradford Teaching Hospitals Trust
By Peter Ray Allison published
Case study Through DrDoctor’s digital portal for patient appointments and advice, the Rheumatology team at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has dramatically cut

What is the PSTI Act and what are its implications?
By Peter Ray Allison published
In-depth The PSTI Act seeks to strengthen the UK’s cyber security posture by legislating minimum security requirements, but is industry ready and does the Act go far enough?

How to become a data scientist: A guide to the profession and securing a job
By David Gargaro last updated
In-depth Advice for those looking to build a career as a data scientist, including what the role entails, potential career opportunities, and how to land a job

How to become a more collaborative leader in the post-COVID workplace
By Peter Ray Allison published
Features Business management has evolved into collaborative leadership, but when an organization is working remotely how can business leaders put this into practice?

How to manage – and mitigate – performative working
By Peter Ray Allison published
Features An increasing number of people are putting on a show of working, rather than actually getting on with it

The cyber security skills your business needs
By Peter Ray Allison last updated
In-depth The threat landscape is constantly evolving, so it's important you have the right cyber security skills in place

How Copenhagen Airport become a big data powerhouse
By Peter Ray Allison published
Case Study Copenhagen Airport has become one of the most digitized airports in the world due to the deployment of a real-time data-management platform

What have system administrators ever done for us?
By Peter Ray Allison published
System administrators are a crucial part of any organisation, but with limited resources and an ongoing skills gap, they are frequently overworked and under-appreciated

What are decentralized identities and are they viable for businesses?
By Peter Ray Allison published
In-depth Decentralized identities aren’t new, but policies enabled through Web3 technologies make this methodology more realistic

The best LinkedIn courses for IT decision-makers and leaders
By Peter Ray Allison published
Best A guide to some of the best LinkedIn courses for IT decision-makers and leaders, including everything from building data strategies to managing digital transformation projects

River Island ditches enterprise hardware for ‘prosumer’ handhelds
By Peter Ray Allison published
Case Study The retail chain swapped Zebra MC14s for Samsung Galaxy XCover Pros across its more than 300 UK stores

Inside Interpol's plan to police the metaverse
By Peter Ray Allison published
In-Depth The international law enforcement agency is hoping to buck the trend by getting ahead of innovation as the industry primes itself for the metaverse
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