Information Technology

Report by Perforce Software Forecasts that Streaming, the Cloud, and Creative Teams are the Future of Game Development

MINNEAPOLIS, August 18, 2022 – Perforce Software, a leading provider of versioning, collaboration, and planning tools across the software development lifecycle, announced the release of the 2022 Game Development Trends & Forecast report, which outlines trends, challenges, and predictions for the future of game development. Key findings suggest that Cloud Streaming will become the leading platform by 2025, and as teams continue to move toward hybrid/remote work environments, the ability to easily share and reuse assets will be critical to their collaboration efforts.

Forrester Total Economic Impact™ Study Recognizes Orbus Software’s Customers Can Sunset 20% of Their Applications, Driving a Record 394% ROI

London; Aug 18 2022: Orbus Software, a global software vendor and provider of cloud solutions for digital transformation, has today shared the results of a commissioned Total Economic Impact™ (TEI) study that examined the potential return on investment (ROI) enterprises may realize by deploying iServer365. At 394%, Orbus Software has a sector-leading ROI, critical in today’s economic environment.

Is Your Business At Risk of a Cyber Threat this Year?

Small business owners are busy growing their brands, hiring workers, creating new offers and managing customer relationships. It’s natural for them to somewhat put cybersecurity on the backburner. The problem with not protecting your company now is that you may be more at risk of an attack than you think. Cybercriminals don’t just target big corporations with hacking attempts. 

New Report Reveals Exploitable Network Misconfigurations Cost Organizations 9% of Total Annual Revenue

ARLINGTON, VA, August 10, 2022 – Titania, specialists in accurate network security and compliance assessments and risk remediation software, today launched a new independent research report that uncovers the impact of exploitable misconfigurations on network security.

Four Clear Signs that Your Business Isn't Paying Enough Attention to Data Protection

Data protection involves more than just keeping your customers’ personal information safe. You also must be aware of state, federal and international laws regarding data privacy compliance. Busy entrepreneurs may find data protection falls to the wayside amidst the dozens of tasks vying for attention.

New Research Suggests Media and Publishing Businesses Have The Best Performing Websites

Media and publishing companies have the best performing websites according to new analysis of all FTSE 100 and 250 homepages by an expert team at Contensis

Travel, hospitality and leisure and retail and grocery; industries which existentially rely on their online presence, failed to make it into the top half of the table. 

Perforce Transforms Digital Asset Management for Gaming Studios and Virtual Effects Creators

MINNEAPOLIS, July 26, 2022 – Perforce Software, a leading provider of versioning, collaboration, and planning tools across the software development lifecycle, has officially launched a sophisticated solution for artists and designers: Helix DAM (Digital Asset Management). As the latest addition to their Digital Creation and Collaboration suite, Helix DAM lets creative teams in media, entertainment, and game development effectively manage and secure all of their art assets.

Databarracks: Cyber attacks are now the #1 cause of data loss

New research by Databarracks has shown that 38% of organizations reported cyber attack and internal breaches as a cause of data loss in 2022.

The findings come from the annual Data Health Check, a survey of 400 IT decision makers. This year’s survey focused on themes of Ransomware, Cyber, Backup, Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity.

Over half of small companies aren’t taking any precautions against a possible Russian cyber attack

New research from Databarracks has revealed that 58% of small companies (less than 50 employees) were not taking any precautions against a possible Russian cyber attack.

The findings are from Databarracks’ 2022 Data Health Check survey of 400 IT decision makers. This year’s survey focused on themes of Ransomware, Cyber, Backup, Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity.

Barnaby Mote, Managing Director of Databarracks, commented “The current risk of cyber attack is high. All organizations, regardless of size, should be taking extra precautions to protect their data.”

By comparison, only 19% of large organizations (500+ employees) surveyed said they weren’t taking any precautions.

Ransomware volume already doubled 2021 total by end of Q1 2022 says WatchGuard Threat Lab Report

28 June 2022 – Ransomware detections in the first quarter of this year doubled the total volume reported for 2021, according to the latest quarterly Internet Security Report from the WatchGuard Threat Lab. Researchers also found that the Emotet botnet came back in a big way, the infamous Log4Shell vulnerability tripled its attack efforts and malicious cryptomining activity increased.