Sophos, a global provider of next-generation cybersecurity, has acquired Refactr, which develops and markets a versatile DevSecOps automation platform that bridges the gap between DevOps and cybersecurity. Based in Bellevue, Washington, Refactr launched in 2017 and is privately held.
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Buyer beware: Ransomware-as-a-Service is about to bite
Aug 03, 2021
The insurance market is making a series of fundamental changes to existing policies as they aim to address the potential losses they face as a result of the dramatic rise in ransomware-as-a-Service attacks. This is according to Kevin Timms, CEO of managed services provider eacs.
Data breaches reported to ICO drop 20% due to Covid-19
Aug 03, 2021
The Information Commissioners Office (ICO) has reported a 20 per cent drop in personal data breach reports, from 11,854 in the 2019/20 financial year, down to 9,532 in the most recent financial year (FY 20/21).
A four-day week will increase High Street sales by 20%, says ParcelHero
Aug 03, 2021
The e-commerce company ParcelHero is urging the Government to seriously consider switching to a four-day working week as soon as possible. This, it believes, would give a much-needed boost to those parts of the economy hit hard by the pandemic at a time when employers are still flexible about new working practices. ParcelHero argues that the economic and environmental benefits more than outweigh the costs.
What does the Edge mean for IoT?
Aug 03, 2021
A lot has been written about the IoT revolution and how the technology has the capability to revolutionise industries, transform productivity and unlock new levels of insight. But for those intrigued by the possibilities and looking to dip their toe in the water, the potential myths of high price point, infrastructure and connectivity challenges, as well as the required skill set can be significant hurdles that seem insurmountable.
Extenda Retail partners with SuiteUP to deliver POS and Retail Cloud platform to the Spanish market
Aug 03, 2021
ExtendaGO, a business unit that is part of the global retail software company Extenda Retail, will provide its cloud-based software POS and Retail Cloud solutions to the retail and hospitality sector via the Spanish software consultancy business SuiteUP, which is a leading NetSuite implementation partner in Spain.
Sage Partner Cloud provides a flexible path to the cloud for UK and Ireland businesses
Aug 03, 2021
Sage, the cloud business management solutions provider, has expanded its Sage Partner Cloud programme to the UK and Ireland market.
