After years of debate, the consensus is clear: cloud infrastructure, apps and services are here to stay. Enterprises understand that cloud computing is the enabler of digitisation. According to a recent study by the Taneja Group, over 65 percent of enterprises surveyed were at least running some business-critical workloads in a public cloud. It’s no […]
We’ve all seen the stats, heard the statements and know the consequences – cyber threats are continually on the increase, and it’s a matter of when, not if, your organisation is penetrated. Yet at the same time, we’re spending more than ever before on security. How does that work? It’s a situation Pat Gelsinger, VMware […]
by Louise Öström, Vice President of Cloud, EMEA at VMware Companies are feeling the pressure. Constantly evolving customer expectations and disruptive digital competitors are demanding an intense balancing act; safeguarding existing businesses while consistently unlocking future growth potential. Key to delivering on both aspects is the ability to innovate – that’s not just generating new […]
by Louise Fellows, Director, Public Sector UK&I at VMware As the world becomes connected, so it comes under attack. Organisations of all kinds face daily, if not hourly, cyber intrusions, as criminals, hacktivists and hostile nations seek to profit from poor IT security practices. For organisations used to dealing in sensitive information, the apparatus is […]
Join us at VMware Cloud Briefing 2019 for exclusive insights on the forces shaping the cloud today and what this will mean for the enterprise of tomorrow. Make sure you’re up to speed with the latest cutting-edge developments in the cloud. Don’t miss this insider’s event on June 4, when VMware CEO Pat Gelsinger and […]
By Louise Fellows, Director, Public Sector VMware UKI In my role as a leader within the public sector, and from my many years of experience in tech, I’m passionate about the role IT can play in creating a healthier, more sustainable and better world for everyone. Building more responsive and intelligent public services is a […]
Andy Philp, EMEA Solutions Marketing, VMware As the world becomes more closely connected, workforces have become more diverse and blended. Work is no longer confined to a place, rather it has become about making things happen – wherever you are, and however you work. A new report from IDC ‘Becoming “Future of Work” Ready: Follow […]
Professor Feng Li, PhD, FBAM, Head of Technology and Innovation Management, Cass Business School Many business leaders underestimate the scale and speed of digital disruption that is bearing down on them. Innovation is on every organisation’s agenda, and although most don’t have issues developing strategies or generating new ideas, they often fail in their execution; implementing new business models or turning […]
Twenty-six different local authorities, each holding the personal details of local citizens, including health and financial data as well as their employers. Each collecting and distributing tens of thousands of pieces of information and payments each week. And each of the 26 has a different set of data management regulations. In information security terms, the […]
When discussing the impact of technology on the organization, we’ve typically done so in terms of platforms and infrastructure: on-premise, off-premise, cloud, data centers, networks, Edge. And you might measure value and effectiveness in terms of the value of cost optimization, agility, speed to market, security, compliance, control and choice. What this focus overlooks is what’s actually driving business decisions today – something that, until a few years ago, most people outside of the […]
Innovation is king. In the face of rising expectations and disruptive digital competitors, enterprises are desperate to innovate to safeguard their businesses and unlock future growth. Yet how often do we see many struggle to be able to execute? Look at Xerox, Kodak, Nokia. All big names that struggled to adapt to the changing demands […]
SIBUR is the largest integrated petrochemical company in Russia, which is engaged in the processing of associated petroleum gas, thus annually preventing the emission of more than 70 million tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. As part of a large-scale digitalization of the enterprises comprising the holding, in 2017, SIBUR decided to change the […]