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Dec 10, 2024 | 
comparethecloud.net | Alan Stewart-Brown
Global manufacturing activity has failed to show signs of growth for much of 2023. S&P Global’s gauge of worldwide manufacturing activity came in at 49.1 in September, below the 50 mark that separates expansion from contraction. China’s Caixin/S&P Global manufacturing PMI also fell to 49.5 in October, down from 50.6 in September.
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Oct 11, 2024 | 
digitalisationworld.com | Alan Stewart-Brown
Forming the foundation of a robust IT infrastructure, network resilience is crucial for maintaining seamless business operations today. It is not merely about avoiding downtime; it’s about creating a network capable of continuous operation, rapid recovery, and scalable performance to meet unpredictable demands. A resilient network can adapt to changes, withstand various challenges, and ensure that business remains operational under any circumstances. However, it is not always easy to achieve.
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Oct 11, 2024 | 
msp-channel.com | Alan Stewart-Brown
Forming the foundation of a robust IT infrastructure, network resilience is crucial for maintaining seamless business operations today. It is not merely about avoiding downtime; it’s about creating a network capable of continuous operation, rapid recovery, and scalable performance to meet unpredictable demands. A resilient network can adapt to changes, withstand various challenges, and ensure that business remains operational under any circumstances. However, it is not always easy to achieve.
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Aug 5, 2024 | 
ecampusnews.com | Alan Stewart-Brown
Key points:Institutions should consider always-on connectivity through OOB management5 higher-ed IT leadership prioritiesWhat community colleges can gain by moving to the cloudFor more on network continuity, visit eCN’s IT Leadership hubTechnological innovations have always been a vital aspect of education, with today’s classrooms coming a long way from chalkboards and overhead projectors to the latest in cloud computing and the Internet of Things (IoT) devices.
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Jul 31, 2024 | 
digitalisationworld.com | Alan Stewart-Brown |Vp Emea
Governments around the world are increasingly investing in artificial intelligence (AI), with the UK taking a leading role. In the 2023 Autumn Statement, it was announced an additional £500 million for AI computing over the next two fiscal years as part of an expansion of the AI Research Resource. With increased investment comes far-reaching implications for data centre infrastructure.
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Jul 31, 2024 | 
datacentre.solutions | Alan Stewart-Brown |Vp Emea
Governments around the world are increasingly investing in artificial intelligence (AI), with the UK taking a leading role. In the 2023 Autumn Statement, it was announced an additional £500 million for AI computing over the next two fiscal years as part of an expansion of the AI Research Resource. With increased investment comes far-reaching implications for data centre infrastructure.
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Jul 31, 2024 | 
eschoolnews.com | Alan Stewart-Brown
Key points:Institutions should consider always-on connectivity through OOB managementFCC adopts $200M cybersecurity pilot programCritical steps to help school districts combat ransomware attacksFor more on network continuity, visit eSN’s IT Leadership hubTechnological innovations have always been a vital aspect of education, with today’s classrooms coming a long way from chalkboards and overhead projectors to the latest in cloud computing and the Internet of Things (IoT) devices.
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Jul 23, 2024 | 
unite.ai | Alan Stewart-Brown
Every professional can relate to the feeling of watching an older, highly experienced coworker retire. While it’s often a happy occasion to celebrate the contributions, an individual brought to a company, the gulf of skill and knowledge that person leaves can be intimidating to fill. Many businesses today are all too familiar with this retirement trend – especially in developed and Western nations – as more individuals from older generations continue to leave the workforce.
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Jul 1, 2024 | 
mytotalretail.com | Alan Stewart-Brown
A seamless and streamlined customer experience (CX) is everything in retail. Modern consumers want to find, peruse, and buy products easily and conveniently, in-store or online. However, maintaining an enjoyable CX for shoppers can become unfeasible during network outages. Prolonged incidences can jeopardize more than CX; they can impede retailers’ ability to process payments, track inventory, access surveillance footage, and other essential tasks.
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May 23, 2024 | 
datacentrereview.com | Vp Emea |Alan Stewart-Brown
Data centres need to take advantage of cutting-edge technologies and strategic approaches to workforce management to support the growing demand and complexity of AI applications, says Alan Stewart-Brown, VP EMEA at Opengear. Governments worldwide are today prioritising investments in artificial AI, and the UK is among the pioneers.
