All articles by Tom Ball

Tom Ball

GDPR 100 day countdown: 74% of UK business confident

There has been a great deal of doom and gloom regarding the road to GDPR compliance, but this study has shed some positive light on the matter globally.

Intel chases quantum computing breakthrough with silicon processor

Intel faces major competition in the quantum computing space, with the likes of IBM, Google and Microsoft also looking to bring this potetially transformational technology to life.

UK government pins NotPetya ransomware blame on Russia

It is unusual for the government to make a public accusation like this this, but ministers have said the malicious behaviour will not be tolerated.

Top 5 most prominent forms of cybercrime

Not only must major organisations be acutely aware of the risks of cybercrime, but so must small businesses and individuals.

Data scientists in high demand as salaries beat national average

If you are a highly qualified, live in London and have the skills to be Data Scientist, it is likely you could earn significantly more than the national average.

Microsoft learns from Bitcoin and blockchain for new ID system

With consumers proving increasingly willing to give away their data and the threat landscape becoming more and more threatening, Microsoft intends to provide ID control with blockchain technology.

Global fintech funding passes $122bn in last three years

Global fintech funding in 2017 soared above the $31 billion mark and there is no sign of the positive trajectory changing.

Dell EMC dials into digital transformation with VxBlock 1000

Scalability, simplicity and flexibility are the core benefits of this latest system from Dell EMC.

Manufacturing’s next disruptor: the share economy

Organisations that don’t adopt rental models could get left in the dust, and those that do adopt rental models without improving the efficiency of their after-sales service functions will face challenges.

Starling Bank opens Marketplace doors to FinTech startups

Fintech companies are set to gain a great deal of traction this year, with the PSD2 and Open Banking directives making it easier for consumers to leverage innovative offerings.