All articles by Tom Ball

Tom Ball

Bitcoin, Ether, Dash & LiteCoin – Cryptocurrency Explained

Will any of the other digital currencies on this list be able to draw the fame away from the mighty Bitcoin?

HPE Software, Micro Focus merger reaches $8.8 billion conclusion

Will this move go down as the point at which HPE were able to turn over a new leaf, and leave the past behind?

UK Insurtech investment soars to record highs

Cloud Computing and the Internet of Things are the most powerful drivers of Insurtech progress, with Big Data also accounting for major gains.

IBM, Salesforce partnership brings apps and Bluewolf into the mix

The solutions announced by IBM and Salesforce display the wide reach the companies intend to have by harnessing the powers of one another.

UK CIOs brace for GDPR impact as 66% hire staff

This widespread influx of hiring from UK CIOs is a positive indication that companies across the spectrum are taking GDPR seriously and making preparations.

Barclays, HSBC among global banks working on blockchain cash project

The likes of Credit Suisse, MUFG, and the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce are also involved in this latest block chain project.

From space to marriage – 5 outrageous blockchain use cases

You could be visiting Burger King to collect WhopperCoins after getting a blockchain marriage, while exploring space. Meanwhile your lightbulb could be mining bitcoins at home.

CEX data breach: Here’s what the cyber security experts think

GDPR is now only months away, and data breaches like this could result in massive fines.

Google outlines plans for EU compliance following £2bn fine

The EU has been forceful in its protection of fair competition, investigating the likes of Google and Apple.

Salesforce taps neural network for SQL translation

Other major players including Google are looking to neural networks in the development of future projects.