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Vanson Bourne stories

Vanson Bourne, a prolific writer, has penned an array of columns centred around the impact and integration of technology in business practices. Their broad range of interests encompasses the exploration of technological ROI, data management issues, and the critical aspects of cybersecurity across various sectors. The insights provided delve into how companies are leveraging technology like AI, dealing with regulatory challenges such as GDPR, and battling cybersecurity threats.

Their analysis often highlights the economic and strategic implications of new tech implementations, including the challenges and opportunities tied to cloud services, AI strategies, and the burgeoning realm of digital transformation. Coupled with sector-specific data, Vanson Bourne's writings not only inform but also guide businesses on navigating the evolving technological landscape effectively, fostering a well-rounded understanding of its complex dynamics.

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Businesses face revenue loss due to underutilisation of AI technology
4 days ago
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Underutilisation of AI is leading to a 26% revenue loss for businesses, reveals Clari's 2024 Revenue Leak Report.
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Singapore MSPs moving towards AI but face knowledge gaps
Last month
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network security
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breach prevention
A Barracuda Networks report reveals significant shifts in Singapore's MSP sector, with rising AI use and cloud marketplaces amid concerns over AI competence.
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97% of cyber security teams using AI tools, says report
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A new Check Point Software report reveals over 97% of security teams are using AI tools, enhancing response rates and reducing data loss amid a critical skills gap.
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MSP survey: cybersecurity skills shortage & technology updates lead challenges
Thu, 30th May 2024
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
Sophos' MSP Perspectives 2024 survey reveals that keeping up with the latest cybersecurity technologies is the top challenge for MSPs, according to 39% of respondents.
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UK IT leaders see transformative potential in generative AI, report finds
Mon, 8th Apr 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
New Elastic study reveals nearly all (99%) UK IT decision makers believe generative AI can drive significant organisational change, despite concerns around privacy, security and regulation.
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Why Zero Trust is critical in solving Australia’s cloud security woes
Mon, 25th Mar 2024
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cloud security
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data protection
Australia's cloud security challenges, resulting in roughly AUD $4.9m losses per breach, spotlight the urgent need for the Zero Trust framework to ensure robust data protection.
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Firms trust AI despite poor data quality, says multinational survey
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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Despite persistent data quality issues impacting AI models, a multinational survey shows businesses resolutely trusting AI outputs, with UK and Irish firms facing unique technical hurdles.
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Immutable storage key to cybersecurity, says Scality survey
Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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data security
IT leaders are embracing immutable data storage to bolster cybersecurity, highlighting its crucial role in secure backup recovery.
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Matillion data platform users see 271% ROI, study reveals
Wed, 21st Feb 2024
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data platform
A new study by Forrester Consulting shows Matillion Data Productivity Cloud users experiencing 271% ROI across three years, saving up to 70% of time managing data pipelines.
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Firms cautious of AI implementation over data security fears
Tue, 5th Dec 2023
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digital transformation
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data analytics
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Despite a £500m AI investment pledge, UK firms remain hesitant to adopt AI due to data security fears, says report.
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Report reveals enterprise AI insights & adoption strategies
Thu, 16th Nov 2023
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Nutanix's report illuminates AI adoption strategies amongst enterprises, highlighting a skills gap in generative AI.
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Australian & NZ firms hit hard by cybersecurity breaches
Thu, 9th Nov 2023
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breach prevention
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security breaches
74% of firms in Australia and New Zealand have suffered cyberattacks in the past year, with 41% experiencing multiple breaches.
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UK employees jeopardise workplace cybersecurity with unauthorised downloads
Thu, 9th Nov 2023
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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software
Two-thirds of UK employees are endangering business cybersecurity by unauthorised app downloads, often unbeknown to IT departments, Armis research reveals.
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UK businesses at risk as employees download apps without consent
Wed, 8th Nov 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
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software
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management
UK businesses face a cybersecurity risk as 67% of employees download software and apps without obtaining consent.
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Nearly half of Australian organisations were victims of spear phishing in 2022
Thu, 25th May 2023
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firewalls
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email security
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breach prevention
Cybercriminals continue to barrage organisations with targeted email attacks, and many companies are struggling to keep up.
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Cybersecurity professionals unsupported and overloaded
Thu, 27th Apr 2023
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Australians continue to be at risk as a consequence of security operations teams not having the tools required to carry out efficient cybersecurity protection.
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Managing data is complex amidst cloud deployments: Nutanix
Fri, 24th Mar 2023
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Organisations want a single hybrid multi-cloud platform to run applications and manage data across diverse IT environments, Nutanix finds.
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74% of Aussie organisations fell victim to an email attack in last year
Mon, 13th Feb 2023
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breach prevention
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email
Barracuda Networks has published its 2023 Email Security Trends report that shows how email-based security attacks affect organisations both in AU and globally.
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ANZ IT departments lowest adopters of AI and ML - ManageEngine
Wed, 14th Dec 2022
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ManageEngine, the enterprise IT management division of Zoho Corporation, has presented the results of its new global survey, IT at work: 2022 and beyond.
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Nutanix study reveals financial services sector lagging with multicloud adoption
Fri, 20th May 2022
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fintechs
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converged infrastructure
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multi-cloud
Nutanix has released new research that reveals the financial services sector is lagging behind when it comes to multicloud adoption.