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AI-Ready Data Centres: Are we ready or just following the hype?
AI-ready data centres are dominating headlines, but are they right for your business? This blog unpacks the reality behind the hype, explains what AI-ready really means, and offers clear, strategic guidance to help you make informed decisions based on your unique goals and capabilities.
The Human Firewall: The real threat behind AI and social engineering
AI is transforming social engineering into a highly targeted, believable threat. From deepfakes to voice clones, attackers now exploit trust with frightening precision. Discover why technology alone isn’t enough, and what your organisation must do to stay ahead.
The power of proof: Why a PoC is the most honest thing you can do for your client
PoCs aren't just technical, they're a test of trust. In this blog, we share how a real-world PoC helped us uncover limitations early, have honest conversations, and put our customers’ needs first. Because proving what works and what doesn’t is how lasting partnerships are built.
The boy who cried wolf: Why your cyber team can’t afford to ignore real threats
Alert fatigue is real. As cyber teams face millions of daily threats, the risk isn’t just overreaction; it’s missing what matters. Understand how the constant noise of low-priority alerts can mask real dangers, and why cutting through it is now mission-critical.
Understanding the potential impact of NHS decentralisation on Secure Boundary
The NHS decentralisation announcement raises key questions for IT leaders, particularly around the future of cybersecurity initiatives like Secure Boundary. Explore why centralised security remains vital for patient safety, compliance, and digital transformation.
How Application-Centric is your ACI?!
If your ACI fabric is still running in network-centric mode, you’re not alone. But now’s the time to unlock its full potential. Learn how to safely shift to an application-centric model, improve security, reduce OpEx, and get more value from your investment.
Cisco Nexus One Architecture: The future of fabric interconnectivity
Cisco’s Nexus One Architecture is a game-changer for hybrid infrastructures, enabling secure, consistent policy enforcement across ACI and VXLAN EVPN fabrics. Learn how it simplifies multi-domain connectivity and addresses real-world challenges in fabric integration.
From castle walls to XDR: The evolution of cyber defence
Cyber threats are evolving - your defences should too. This blog explores how XDR unifies tools like EDR, NDR, and MDR into a single, intelligent system that detects, prioritises, and responds to threats in real time, giving your organisation a smarter, faster way to stay secure.
Keep calm, Cisco ACI carries on
Rumours of ACI’s demise are greatly exaggerated. After meeting with Cisco’s DC Networking team, it’s clear: ACI is here to stay. With a robust roadmap, major enhancements, and AI-ready features, Cisco is doubling down — and we're ready to guide you forward.
NHS England decentralisation: What’s next for national cyber security initiatives like Secure Boundary?
As NHS England moves toward decentralisation, this blog explores what it means for national cyber initiatives like Secure Boundary - its current role, the 2026 extension, and how Trusts and ICSs can prepare.
Why distributed security policies are your biggest cyber risk
Many organisations invest in top-tier security tools, but without a consistent policy, those tools fall short. This blog explores the risks of distributed policies, common pitfalls, and how centralised policy management can strengthen your security posture from edge to cloud.
Cisco ACI: Answering the FAQs and debunking the myths
Cisco ACI is a powerful solution for transforming data centres, but it’s not without complexity. In this post, we unpack Cisco ACI FAQs, tackle deployment challenges, and bust common myths to help you deploy with confidence.