With the rise of cyber-crime now costing firms in the UK billions, many companies have sought to upgrade their defences against hostile outsiders. However, according to a recent study, more than eight in 10 businesses have neglected to take out insurance policies against the impacts of a potential breach, leaving them increasingly exposed in the

As firms continue to chase the potential of data to improve their sales and operational efficiency, the same old problems are preventing them from realising the true value of their data-sets. According to a new study, questions of governance, ownership and skilling the workforce are still hamstringing companies’ efforts to wield data effectively. For some