About

Nick Ismail is a former editor for Information Age (from 2018 to 2022) before moving on to become Global Head of Brand Journalism at HCLTech. He has a particular interest in smart technologies, AI and cyber security.

Cybersecurity

What is data sanitisation and how can it be implemented properly?

A new data security network has today launched, with the aim of championing and promoting data sanitisation best practices.

AI & Machine Learning

Cognitive disruption: what it means for business

The rise of machine learning, IoT and cognitive apps show that the interconnectivity of the world through technology is undeniable.

Cybersecurity

UK Gov: Firms could face £17M fine if cyber security is not up to scratch

AI & Machine Learning

AI is paving the road for the auto industry

Cybersecurity

When crime pays: the business of DDoS attacks

Distributed denial of service attacks have become an increasingly popular, and effective hacking phenomenon that is near unpreventable.

Data Protection & Privacy

UK’s proposed Data Protection Bill looks to go further than GDPR

IT management

Remote control: developing leaders in a virtual workplace

Companies offering remote work are finding it’s difficult to offer adequate training and development in a virtual environment.

Cybersecurity

Financial services sector innovation hindered by security challenges

New research has revealed that information security is the most common challenge facing IT departments in the financial services sector.

Diversity

Google fires employee over diversity memo

Cybersecurity

The evolution of identity: trust, inclusivity, biometrics and beyond

Government & Public Sector

Enabling citizen engagement in the public sector

Government bodies need to modernise the way they engage with citizens, and adopting the mindset of innovative enterprises can get them started.

AI & Machine Learning

What people think about AI’s potential will come as a surprise

AI's rise is steeped in controversy and possibility. Will intelligent machines wipe out the human race or make the world a better place?