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IT governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) are critical for business security and resilience – especially in the face of advancing cybersecurity threats. In the past, SME risks were local or national at best. Today, however, we’re in an AI, cybersecurity, blockchain, and global accessibility realm where any business is under threat regardless of size, location, or industry.

In today's digital age, the success of businesses relies heavily on the efficiency of their IT infrastructure. It not only supports daily operations but also provides a competitive edge in the market. In this article, we will delve into the significance of optimizing IT infrastructure and explore how managed IT services can help businesses achieve maximum efficiency and productivity.

Many global businesses are experimenting with having employees scattered around the country and often the world. Although many companies are sticking to remote and hybrid working post-pandemic, there are signs that these models aren’t a one-size-fits-all, and many employers and employees are rethinking the efficacy of these models.

How much do you trust your employees?

When it comes to cybersecurity, you can’t trust even the most trustworthy employees. Why? 

According to an IBM study, 95% of cybersecurity breaches are caused by human error. Ultimately, it’s not about mistrusting employees and colleagues but mistrusting what they receive or how they’re influenced by malicious content. Emails, pop-up ads, and compromised

By Jason Scanlon, Virtual Chief Technology Officer, Numata

Mental health in the workplace is a critical topic right now. Escalating socio-economic, health, corporate, technological, and personal pressures cause many leaders and employees to burn out before they hit the half-year mark.

Throughout the centuries, societies have migrated to “new” and “better” places, forming new cultures. And as humanity evolved, so did lifestyles, customs, traditions, and tools. Everything became more complex and sophisticated as humans pushed the limits of invention and intelligence.

Automation. We’ve all heard about it (a lot), and it’ll likely remain a hot topic for centuries. But just because modern automation is a trend doesn’t mean it’s a new concept. People and businesses have been using automation for hundreds of years across all sectors.The difference, however, is that automation only recently made its way into our daily personal and professional lives, causing mass

Imagine this: a company decides it will become paperless, capturing all information digitally and backing it up. This sounds great and most employees are excited about the move if a little apprehensive.

Soon, the company rolls out a new HR digital tool so that people can book leave online instead of filling in a form and taking it to the HR department. However, the system hasn’t been properly

The effects of ChatGPT and other AI tools

By Jason Scanlon, Virtual Chief Technology Officer, Numata

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a hot topic at the moment, and why not? It’s shown the world that we can have our innovation cake and eat it, too. However, AI doesn’t end with shouting commands at Alexa or asking Siri to remember your shopping list – it has evolved in a big way.There’s a new kid

SOC-as-a-service adds protection layers to defend against a cybersecurity breach

Banks leave no stone unturned when it comes to security, with alarm systems, robust vaults, threat monitoring, and biometric access control that just about require blood samples to grant access. 

As a result, physical bank robberies have decreased significantly over the years, but not for lack of trying. In fact,