All articles by Tom Ball

Tom Ball

Google ransomware warning: How to keep your business secure

Google announced that over $25 million was stolen using ransomware attacks in the last two years alone.

O2 upgrades Telefonica H1 results as mobile base hits 25 million

Are early upgrades important to you? O2 Refresh proves attractive to customers.

Samsung set to pip Apple to the post in Q2 financial results

Will Samsung be able to claim the top spot from the mighty Apple?

Blockchain to become the new plumbing of finance, says UBS

We can expect to see real use cases of blockchain emerging in the next eighteen months to two years.

Apple patent dispute leads to $506m order from judge

Can Apple dig in and argue its way out of having to pay the hefty fine, or will the university prevail?

Santander taps UK startup for FinTech innovation

Collaboration appears to be the key to survival for both fintechs and the established banks.

Legacy databases killing off the hopes and dreams of digital projects

Only 19 percent of organisations feel that their database is up to the task of supporting digital innovation.

Oracle puts the pedal to the metal in Bloodhound 1000mph land speed record attempt

This partnership between Oracle and the Bloodhound Project will target the land speed record with data playing a crucial role.

Cybersecurity search engine from CrowdStrike looks to find threats fast

Can a high speed search engine make a major difference in the way organisations tackle cyber-attacks?

IBM patent reveals new way to protect cryptographic keys

This patent is an example of physical innovation still having an influence on overall security.