Achieving and sustaining API success
Most organizations are now embracing APIs to provide flexible connectivity between systems, making it easy for developers to get started and build digital products. While developers everywhere are, of course, familiar with API lifecycle management -- a major challenge is how to fully operationalize it.
In order to address this key issue, we must first break down precisely what API lifecycle management is. Essentially, it can be viewed as a set of operational activities that can be split into the following categories: Business Operations, Product Operations and Platform Operations, which include DevOps and InfraSecOps. So, how can organizations focus on API delivery across these categories to achieve and sustain success? There are several foundational requirements:
How SD-WAN solves key retail challenges
The past three years have been challenging in many ways for the retail industry and this uncertain reality isn’t going anywhere. The industry continues to face challenges; the cost-of-living and energy crisis, and expected period of economic downturn, are understandably unsettling for all sectors, with retail particularly hard hit in a recessionary period.
Retailers need to adapt to smarter technology that can not only support their in-store operations and ensure an excellent customer experience and guarantee secure customer payments and business data, but that can also help them to transition into a truly omnichannel offering: improving customer experience and operational efficiency -- all of which are crucial in these uncertain times.
IT requirements: How to build a business case
The IT systems you choose should work for your company, and when they don’t perform as they should, it can cause a host of problems for your productivity and output. Slower processes and missed deadlines can result in unhappy staff and clients alike. Technology should add to your company’s processes rather than hinder and cause frustration.
Therefore, building a case for what you need out of your IT systems and suppliers is vital for the success of your business. Understanding where you need your investments and why it will benefit you as you choose technology suited to your company based on calculated decisions. Predicting the benefits of technology upgrades can be challenging, but by building a business case, you can explore each requirement and the potential outcomes -- whether positive or not.
UK manufacturing in 2023: Sustainability, digitalization and the power of data
It has undoubtedly been a turbulent few years for the UK manufacturing industry. On top of the supply chain headaches caused by Brexit and the pandemic, spiraling energy prices have presented new financial challenges in recent months. All of this comes as larger, darker clouds loom overhead, with recent S&P Global/CIPS UK Manufacturing PMI data showing that the UK manufacturing industry is on the brink of a recession.
To succeed, or even just keep afloat, in this environment, it is now more important than ever for manufacturers to innovate and drive greater operational efficiency. So, what are some of the actions manufacturers need to take to be successful in 2023?
Three cloud computing trends for 2023: Aligning IT investments with business goals
As company leaders plan for the year ahead, budget allocations are a key priority. Over the past few years, IT investments have been largely driven by remote work adoption. While companies initially leveraged remote work to stay afloat amid the pandemic, many are now viewing it as a permanent solution, finding that employees are often more productive working from home.
On top of that, 76 percent of IT leaders agree that a remote work environment enables them to attract and retain top talent from a competitive, global pool.
The sustainability gap in mobile computing: How to break the four-year refresh cycle
As we move into 2023, the rapid pace of digital transformation looks set to continue, as technological advancements such as the metaverse and high-level AI software offer ever newer opportunities for organizations to expand and enhance their day-to-day operations.
At the same time, macro level trends look set to influence business decisions this year and onwards, with a recession and climate crisis hanging on the horizon. Considering both of these, sustainability is a priority watchword at the top of the agenda for most organizations, both in terms of valuable resources and business spending.
5 best accessibility features in Microsoft 365
Software developers and tech companies are striving to expand their customer base by increasing accessibility to their products and services. The Microsoft 365 suite is leading the way in designing accessible interfaces and tools for diverse users in increasingly digital learning and work environments.
Learn more about how Microsoft 365 is innovating accessibility features in their assigned categories -- vision, hearing, neurodiversity, learning, mobility and mental health -- that revolutionize computer usage for a more accepting age.
Software is now driving the Electric Vehicle charging market
Electric Vehicle (EV) adoption is outperforming all expectations, and is now expected to represent over half of US vehicle sales by 2030, as shown in this graph.
The 'key link' to mass adoption is now software, not hardware or vehicles. Fortunately, software innovations are already providing solutions to many of the scaling challenges and will play a crucial role in EV adoption. From $1bn in 2021, EV charging software is forecast to grow to $25bn by 2030, making it one of the fastest growing software sector in the market today and a huge opportunity for value creation for founders and VC’s.
The skills gap to become the skills chasm in 2023
2022 has been a landmark year for cybersecurity, but mostly for the wrong reasons. Although technological advancements in the security industry have been dynamic throughout the year, cyberattacks across industries have reached record highs. According to the latest reports, 76 percent of organizations across North America, Europe, and Australia experienced at least one cyberattack in 2022 -- a staggering 20 percent increase from 2020.
Most of these attacks originated from malicious emails and credential leaks. In fact, phishing attacks increased by 61 percent in 2022, with businesses reporting over 255 million phishing attacks last year. Unfortunately, things are not looking good for 2023. The ongoing cyber skills shortage, coupled with the crushing economic crisis across industries, mean that cyberattacks will continue to soar this year. Inevitably, the security teams will be tasked with the monumental challenge of keeping such soaring threats at bay. So, what major challenges should industry leads expect in 2023? And what advanced practices can businesses leverage to address these issues?
Phishing Campaigns Abusing Web3 Platforms Increased by 482% in 2022
Web3 platforms have surged in popularity over the years and continue to catch headlines with billion-dollar investments as well as significant downturns. According to McKinsey, despite early funding issues, adoption of Web3 applications has occurred at an exponential pace, which has led to many industry professionals questioning how safe and stable these platforms are.
Web3 platforms are designed to make content hosting more available to individuals, evade censorship, guarantee access to the published content and avoid technical problems like server management, making these platforms attractive for threat actors seeking to host malicious content.
Are autonomous vehicles the answer to making cities more livable?
Autonomous vehicles have the potential to revolutionize the way we live and move around in cities. From reducing traffic congestion and improving safety to increasing accessibility and efficiency, there are many positive aspects to consider.
However, there are also negative considerations, such as job loss and privacy concerns, that must be addressed. In this article, we will delve into the various ways in which autonomous vehicles could make cities more livable, as well as address some of the potential challenges.
5 cloud space trends to watch in 2023
The past few decades have seen the cloud evolve from a nebulous concept to an essential component of our increasingly data-anchored lives. Recently, the adoption of cloud-based offerings has skyrocketed thanks to hybrid work models emerging, AI technologies gaining traction and the rapid deployment of automation tools, all of which play an ever-more important role in business strategies.
Here are five ways the cloud space will evolve in 2023 and beyond.
Enterprises need to step up metadata management now
It’s no exaggeration to say that data drives business today. Organizations are literally flooded with data on all fronts, particularly as they accelerate their digital transformation and cloud migration. As data proliferates, it’s increasingly difficult to manage. That’s where metadata comes in. Though metadata is often described as "data about data," it’s actually much more than that.
Metadata is generated whenever data is ingested, accessed by users, moved around an organization, integrated or augmented with data from other sources, profiled or cleaned and analyzed. All this information creates the context for other data elements, providing a complete picture of the data. This holistic view makes it possible to organize and locate data, to understand what it means and to maximize its value.
The impact of the cost-of-living crisis on eCommerce businesses
The current cost of living crisis is having a global impact, with Covid and events like the war in Ukraine playing a significant role. In the UK, Brexit has further contributed to slowing economic growth. It all points to people spending less as they become more cautious with their money. Consumers are feeling the pinch of the highest prices they've seen in a generation, with energy bills soaring, food costs rising, and mortgage interest rates reaching 15-year highs.
As a result, inflation hit a 40-year high of 11.1 percent last November, and while it is too early to predict its future direction, it is currently having a dramatic effect on people and businesses. And, inflation is not the only challenge facing businesses. Supply chain and labor shortages are also significantly impacting eCommerce stores, contributing to higher manufacturing costs and fewer products in production.
Why the mobile experience is important for eCommerce
Mobiles have become a pivotal part of the shopping experience. With each passing year, the statistics favoring mobile shopping increase, further underlining the importance of having an online store configured for mobile shopping. But why is mobile such a key aspect of shopping online? Here, we examine the power of mobile and why your online store should ensure it's optimized for more than one device.
According to Statista, mobile use numbers have grown impressively year on year. There are increasingly more users accessing the web and buying products and services from their smartphones than at any previous point in history, increasing from 52.45 percent of all eCommerce sales in 2016 to an all time high in 2022. This trend in increased m-commerce can been seen globally for example in the US 78 percent of sales traffic came from smart phones.
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