Category: IT Transformation

AI, energy and infrastructure: The future of data centre infrastructure in a high-demand world

The data centre sector is facing a pivotal moment. As AI models become more complex and cloud computing adoption increases, the need for compute power and the energy behind it is rising sharply. Simultaneously, operators are under pressure to meet stringent sustainability goals. The real challenge now is not whether to pursue greener operations, but […]

Employee Experience 2.0: AI as the Performance Engine of the Work Operating System

I recently wrote about the need to think about “employee experience” in a new way. I argued that it’s time for the C-Suite to take ownership of what has become an overused cliché in most organizations and to close the “governance gap” that exists between HR, IT, and Communications. I offer five straightforward steps to […]

AI Is Overheating Data Centres – Is Liquid Cooling the Answer?

Data centre infrastructure is facing a crisis. As AI workloads push energy demands beyond 40kW per rack, traditional cooling systems that have powered the digital economy for decades are reaching their physical limits, and action must be taken to address this. A single large-scale data centre consumes as much electricity as 100,000 households. Traditional […]

IT and Security: Aligning to Unlock Greater Value

The rapid adoption of new technologies and devices has created a chaotic digital landscape for IT and security teams to co-manage. Work from anywhere (WFA) remains the standard, with employees working from multiple locations across a growing range of devices, all while the threat landscape continues to increase. As a result, IT faces greater complexity […]

Shared infrastructure, stronger services: How to unlock public sector potential

The shift to hybrid working in the UK public sector has created both a challenge and an opportunity around effective estates usage. While hybrid models offer staff flexibility, they’ve also put a spotlight on how public sector buildings are managed. From hospitals to council offices, the public sector estate is vast. It’s under pressure, budgets […]

The Cloud Investment Paradox: Why More Spending Isn’t Delivering AI Results

AI has become one of the biggest drivers of cloud adoption in recent memory. Research shows that firms are increasing their cloud spend by 18% on average to support AI ambitions. It’s a strong show of intent, but intent alone is not delivering results. Despite this investment surge, only 20% of organisations say their data is […]

Why data observability is the missing layer of modern networking

Today’s IT networks face increasing complexity. With hybrid working the norm, cloud-based infrastructure everywhere, and IoT devices connecting from all corners of the estate, networks are more distributed and dynamic. They are harder to keep track of and traditional network monitoring just doesn’t cut it anymore. The days of relying on static monthly reports and […]

Powering a sustainable future in today’s digital economy

Over the past half-century, our planet has undergone extraordinary change. Industrialisation and technological advancements have reshaped society, and emerging technologies like AI and hyperscale data centres pose new challenges, such as increasing energy consumption and carbon footprints. As the digital economy grows, so do environmental pressures, making sustainability efforts more urgent than ever. It is […]

Five Steps to Prepare for Network Convergence

Imagine an organisation trying to build a bridge across a vast and ever-flowing river. On one side, there is cloud innovation; fast, scalable, and dynamic. On the other, there is security, which is cautious, vigilant, and often slow to adapt. Bridging that gap has never been easy. But today, many businesses are discovering a powerful […]

Why airlines and passengers need to brace for cyber turbulence this summer

Time and time again, cybercriminals strike at the precise moment when they can create maximum chaos. Now that we’re firmly in the summer holiday period, that means peak travel numbers and heightened operational pressures for airlines around the world. In an industry where physical safety has always been paramount, this summer is also highlighting just […]