They suck up energy and water and don’t employ many people, but the UK economy really needs more data centres.
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A media scholar and photographer walks you through the options for archiving all those photos you’re collecting on your phone.
Could the data centres that power the internet be moved to the bottom of the ocean? It’s not as crazy as it sounds
The energy consumption of Internet use has multiplied by a thousand-fold in 20 years. So how can we better visualise our energy ‘spending’ and reduce carbon emissions?
To understand what happened, you need to know what a CDN (content delivery network) is, and how crucial they are to the smooth running of the internet.
The most effective solution is also the most radical.
Outside IT projects managed without the knowledge of IT departments are on the rise. What are the risks and possible consequences?
Cloud services became popular due to the benefits they can offer to users, but their adoption can be opposed by IT departments.
Four important elements to consider when evaluating how safe you are online.
Storing data in the cloud is convenient, but how secure is it? And what are users’ options for stepping up their data security?
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Professor of Cyber Security Practice, Edith Cowan University
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