Businesses expect to up IT security budgets by 9% over 2 years
02 December 2024
As reported by Kaspersky's latest IT Security Economics study, businesses are projected to increase their IT security budgets by up to 9% over the next two years in response to growing financial losses due to cyber incidents.
Kaspersky's research indicates that large enterprises currently allocate a median of US$5.7 million towards cybersecurity within a general IT budget of US$41.8 million. In comparison, Small and Medium-sized Businesses (SMBs) invest US$0.2 million in IT security from a median IT budget of US$1.6 million.
Find out more Telent to maintain National Highways’ WAN
29 November 2024
Telent has been appointed by National Highways to operate and maintain its Corporate Wide Area Network (WAN), enabling collaboration and digital security across the company’s facilities.
As well as providing the WiFi infrastructure for all National Highways staff, the Corporate Network Service connects and supports crucial operational systems across over 130 National Highways sites, including regional operations centres, satellite offices, and depots.
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Neutral Host Networks 38% greener than 5G SA
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28 November 2024
New research from ABI Research commissioned by Boldyn Networks has revealed that Neutral Host Networks (NHNs) are 38% greener and up to 47% more cost-effective than traditional standalone 5G deployments.
Increased network demand and higher frequencies used for 5G technology mean a higher densification of base station sites is required to support 5G network rollouts. Those requirements result in additional costs incurred from building and maintaining new 5G sites, as well as a negative impact on national power grids. As telco players continue their efforts to deliver an interconnected future, models of network sharing present new opportunities.
UK Space Agency announces £3.5 million government deal to improve connectivity
28 November 2024
The UK Space Agency, in partnership with DSIT and the European Space Agency, has announced a £3.5 million government-backed initiative to improve digital connectivity in some of the UK’s most remote areas for education, healthcare and businesses to enhance quality of life and economic opportunities.
These projects aim to utilise hybrid satellite technologies to deliver high-speed, gigabit-capable internet to regions where digital infrastructure is impractical due to difficult terrain.
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