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Ransomware attacks continues to dominate headlines and C-suite anxieties due to the colossal scale of disruption caused. Those tasked with protecting their organisations walk a tricky tightrope, risking losses extending far beyond the ransom itself.

OpenUSD solutions are set to revolutionise the construction industry. But is your organisation ready to embrace this technological leap? Rob Smith, CTO of Creative ITC, discusses the key considerations for business leaders considering adopting OpenUSD solutions.

Dependence on IT across all areas of modern business operations means today’s enterprises are carrying a hidden burden equal to half of the emissions from the aviation and shipping industries combined. But for modern CEOs, commitment to Net Zero isn’t just regulatory. It’s central to strategic leadership in the digital age.

Supplier lock-in, especially at hyperscale level, is a fact of life in the cloud that can mean in-house skills wither on the vine. However, cloud migrations can be managed in ways that help transfer key skills to in-house staff.

With rising cyber threats and new international cybersecurity regulations imminent, virtual desktop infrastructure could be key to automotive businesses thriving.

New international legislation comes into force from July 2024, aiming to improve cyber security measures across the automotive sector. With the new cyber security regulations looming, virtual desktop infrastructure may be the answer for automotive businesses. With VDI, data is stored securely and centrally, with access granted to remote workers to the tools and data […]

The construction industry is always evolving with new breakthroughs in technology, and as cybercrimes also evolve and become more sophisticated, firms need to be able to protect themselves from cyber attacks. Our CTO Rob Smith speaks to Construction Voices on how organisations in the construction industry can protect and defend themselves against cybercrime.

It’s time to rethink resilience strategies – As cybercrime losses increased almost fifty percent globally last year alone, it’s no wonder that architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) firms are investing more than ever in cyber security technologies. Rob Smith, our CTO, discusses The Impact of Cyber Crime in Construction

Every 11 seconds a business falls victim to a ransomware attack. In today’s interconnected world, cybersecurity looms as an ever-present concern that organisations can no longer afford to sideline. Creative’s CTO, Rob Smith, explains why the staggering 48% increase in cyber risk last year should serve as a wake-up call for us all.

Our CTO, Rob Smith, discusses the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape, the trend for Cybercrime organisations to become global businesses operating on an enterprise-level scale and why it’s time for companies to implement a new resilience playbook.

With pressure ramping from both government and customers on businesses to play their part in combatting climate change, our MD Keith Ali speaks to SDC Channel on how enterprise technology can play a role.

While steps to reduce energy consumption and recycling has vastly improved, working processes within businesses are still lagging behind. Our MD Keith Ali shares his practical steps in CEO Digital

In the race to net zero, the role of enterprise technology is often overlooked. Creative ITC’s MD Keith Ali shares his advice in Networking Plus

In his latest article, Our MD, Keith Ali, discusses how smarter working practices can help construction businesses meet rising ESG (environmental, social and governance) targets.

Could a lack of sustainable IT investment mean AEC firms run the risk of being excluded from tenders? Managing Director Keith Ali delves further in AEC Magazine

In his latest article, our CTO Rob Smith explores how IT leaders can hurdle innovation barriers, de-risk cloud repatriation and accelerate their digital transformation projects.

Hyperscalers account for more than £4 in every £5 spent on public cloud services in the UK between them. Our CTO Rob Smith shares insights on how to tackle Cloud reparation and how businesses can elevate their performance. See page 36.

“It’s a mounting challenge for the channel to ensure margins aren’t eroded away in the fight to win deals and carve out niches in difficult industry conditions.” Read Keith Ali’s full ‘View from the Channel’ interview in the latest issue of Technology Reseller Magazine & Website (Page 22).

Artificial intelligence (AI) promises to bring strategic benefits to architectural firms, improving decision-making, increasing project efficiencies and enhancing client experiences. In the Winter 2022 edition of Architectural Technologists Journal, Rob Smith explains how architectural and design practices can avoid common AI minefields to achieve greater return on investment.

45% of enterprise budgets will be in the cloud by 2026. Our General Manager, Steve Patterson was interviewed by TechnoPlanet (Publisher of eChannelNews) to share more on how our new Programme is designed to help MSPs develop their cloud strategies, expand their services and increase their wallet share with clients.

As we come to the end of the year, CRN are profiling some of the most successful channel firms in our market to talk to leadership about their 2022 highs, and to ask what’s in store for the next 12 months. Group MD Keith Ali shares his thoughts.

Pursuing a competitive advantage is driving continued innovation and IT investment across the construction sector but staying ahead of the curve is easier said than done. In his latest article with PBC Today, our CTO Rob Smith, discusses the latest construction technology trends helping firms overcome innovation barriers

Legacy systems, specialist industry apps, massive datasets and huge image rendering requirements often hamper innovation in the construction industry. Our CTO Rob Smith shares his insights with Building Talk on how firms can overcome obstacles and maintain a competitive edge.

The global ConTech market is predicted to reach nearly $16 billion by 2028. In this Premier Construction article, our CTO Rob Smith discusses some of the latest trends and explores three new technology solutions helping businesses overcome common industry challenges.

The speed at which construction firms innovate can determine their competitive strength. But staying ahead of the curve can be easier said than done. Our CTO Rob Smith discusses how construction firms can accelerate innovation and stay ahead of the curve.

With many finance and banking organisations exploring the viability of long-term hybrid working, IT leaders are all too aware of the increased security risks. In this Finance Derivative article, our CTO Rob Smith explains why it’s time to change the game to ensure business resilience.

Balancing increasing demands for remote working with mounting cyber risk is no easy task. Read CTO Rob Smith’s article in Finance Digest, explaining why business and IT leaders and regulatory bodies are having to re-evaluate risk management and rethink approaches to cyber security.

“A customer-first approach has become a bit of a cliche,” Creative Group MD, Keith Ali told Computing magazine. “What makes Creative stand out from the crowd is how truly embedded that ethos is in our culture.” Read his interview as a triple finalist in the Computing Cloud Excellence Awards highlighting why Creative ITC is different […]

It’s time to stop adding tools and complexity and start building security operations where cyber security experts are truly empowered to lead response. Our CTO Rob Smith told Cyber Security Intelligence magazine how firms need to rethink approaches to business resilience to battle rising cyber crime.

As businesses increasingly recognise the benefits cloud migration brings, Creative CTO Rob Smith explores 3 important cloud storage considerations so you can stack the odds in your favour.

How do you make hybrid working a reality in healthcare when off-the-shelf VDI platforms weren’t designed to cope with HD clinical imaging applications? Creative Group MD Keith Ali explained to Building Better Healthcare how healthcare organisations can overcome common obstacles reap the full ROI from remote working technologies.

Delving behind impressive AI growth headlines reveals a widening gap between the finance organisations leading the digital transformation charge and the firms who are trying to keep pace. Our CTO Rob Smith’s latest article in Global Banking and Finance Review explains how IT leaders can unlock greater value from their technology investments.

Recognising the potential of AI to transform the construction sector and ability to harness its wider benefits across complex supply chain networks are two different things. In this Construction Europe article, our CTO Rob Smith explains how construction firms can unlock greater value from AI.

72% of business leaders feel positive about the role AI will play in a post-covid world. But unlocking the full potential of new technologies is always challenging in practice. In this article in The AI Journal, our CTO Rob Smith explains how the growing trend of as-a-Service IT models is enabling organisations to harness the […]

For many firms, AI expansion often exposes underlying problems. AI projects can still over-run, overspend and fall short in terms of results. Rob Smith’s article in Finance Derivative explains how finance organisations can avoid common AI minefields to achieve greater ROI.

Although finance firms are achieving success from artificial intelligence, scaling up enterprise-wide remains elusive for many. In this Finance Digest article, Rob Smith explains how the growing trend of as-a-Service IT models is accelerating digital transformation across the finance sector and enabling IT leaders to unlock greater ROI.

IT departments across the architecture sector must overcome C-suite cynicism and user reluctance from previous poor Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) experiences when proposing technology solutions to boost productivity. In the Winter 2021 edition of Architectural Technologists Journal, Keith Ali explains how to overcome five common challenges to ensure practices realise business benefits from digital transformation. […]

Substandard user experience will stop any Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) project in its tracks. Read the article by our MD Keith Ali on page 106 of Manufacturing and Engineering Magazine (issue 492) in which he advises engineering businesses how to unlock ROI from remote working technology.

Beware IT providers pitching one-size-fits-all remote working platforms, assuming all staff will have the same needs and interact similarly with technology – they don’t and won’t. In this Business Matters magazine article, our MD Keith Ali shares his five top tips on how to choose the right VDI solution and ensure your business unlocks ROI […]

Enabling global teams to deliver projects more quickly is a huge opportunity for the construction industry that’s traditionally operated on ultra-low margins. In this Premier Construction article, our MD Keith Ali discusses how construction firms can unlock competitive advantage from implementing effective VDI hybrid working platforms.