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27 November, 2017In the second of a four-part series of articles examining how data is a valuable asset as well as a business risk for organisations, Laurence Pitt, the director of security strategy for EMEA at Juniper Networks, explores the new data dependency.
23 November, 2017For communications service providers (CSPs), in common with all other organisations, the data they collect about their customers, their habits and preferences is a hugely valuable resource which can be monetised and used to enhance business performance. However, the flipside is that the data, if its security is breached presents a substantial business risk. In this four-part series of articles, Laurence Pitt, the director of security strategy for EMEA at Juniper Networks, assesses where the balance lies.
09 November, 2017What will tomorrow’s digital landscape look like? That question has always been difficult to answer, but even the most devoted future-gazers are struggling to address it today, writes Rafael Laguna, the chief executive and co-founder of Open-Xchange. At the very least, it seems logical to assume that there will be more of everything – more data, IoT devices, smartphones, embedded systems and online users. This will prove even more challenging when it comes to protecting families and children, given the abundant and confusing array of platforms available to them.
03 November, 2017EXCLUSIVE REPORT – Brazil Case Study: It can be hard for telcos to collect what they’re owed at the best of times. And in recent years, says VanillaPlus’s editorial director, Jeremy Cowan, Brazil’s economic situation hasn’t been within shouting distance of the best of times. (more…)
03 November, 2017The recent cyber-attack on Deloitte was yet another example of the lax security measures being deployed by some of the world’s biggest corporations. Deloitte isn’t alone; Equifax as well as the likes of Tesco Bank, Wonga, LinkedIn, and Yahoo have all fallen victim to cyberattacks in recent years. But it’s not just a breach that these companies have in common; they all gather and store vast amounts of consumer and client information. Hacks targeting these organisations – plus many more – are diminishing the trust consumers place in those who hold the keys to their financial and sensitive data. More robust security measures must be deployed across all industries, and with the GDPR coming into force next year they must be deployed now, writes Richard Parris, the chief executive of Intercede.
30 October, 2017Acquiring and retaining customers in today’s saturated telecoms market requires providers to make the best decisions quickly and across every individual credit lifecycle, writes Anat Hoida, the Telecommunications Practice lead at FICO. With prescriptive analytics, communications service providers (CSPs) can now optimise their automated decision-making processes to improve business outcomes. (more…)
24 October, 2017CASE STUDY: The Bahamian mobile market has evolved over the years, but one thing remained missing for consumers – choice. However, in 2014 the Bahamian government sought to liberalise the country’s mobile communications sector to allow for new entrants to create greater competition. (more…)
23 October, 2017So there I was, discussing subscriber fraud last week in the steamy heat of Miami Beach with WeDo Technologies’ North America VP, Thomas Steagall, says Jeremy Cowan. Outside, it was still hot enough for Factor 35 and we were both trying to concentrate on profit margins. (more…)
12 October, 2017International management consulting firm, ST2 Technology has announced a new partnership with innovative cybersecurity company Trudera to launch new anti-phishing and fraud technology, GoVerify, designed to restore consumer trust by eliminating phishing attempts and verifying genuine companies to consumers. (more…)
11 October, 2017The debate over the chances of a serious cyber-attack taking down a major part of the country’s national critical infrastructure is now more intense than ever. Because, when it comes to our national infrastructure, cyber risks aren’t limited to damaging a company’s reputation or losing customer data, but could seriously endanger people’s lives. (more…)
