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Building a secure, efficient and resilient IT environment is essential for every organisation. With a requirement to support fundamental business objectives and goals, your IT infrastructure will be as unique as the organisation itself. It’s vital to understand your needs before deciding on your IT architecture, and to obtain the help and guidance required to […]

Cloud computing has transformed the way we use technology and enabled new possibilities for innovation and growth. The concept of ‘cloud’ goes back to 1963, when the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) gave the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) a $2 million grant for Project MAC. They asked MIT to create a way that […]

Cloud computing has profoundly changed the way we do business. Although cloud cost optimisation has become a top priority for organisations (Cloudwards.net), the cloud is still an attractive prospect for many. According to Gartner, enterprise IT spending on cloud computing will overtake spending on traditional IT in 2025. Cloud is here to stay. That doesn’t […]

Microsoft has announced that Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) is becoming Microsoft Entra ID. The company said the name change “represents the evolution and unification of the Microsoft Entra product family, and a commitment to simplify secure access experiences for everyone". Microsoft insists that customers do not need to take any action, and Azure AD […]

Building resilience and a strong security posture require time and investment. Unfortunately, tight budgets and a lack of appetite to focus on security, particularly cybersecurity due to its complexity, leave businesses open to attack. The Maltese government recognises the challenges local businesses face when implementing security measures and recently launched an initiative – the Cyber-ALT […]

Microsoft 365 is a cloud-based subscription service that offers a suite of productivity tools and applications for businesses and individuals. It includes popular programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Teams, SharePoint, and more. Last year, Microsoft said it had 345 million Office users with 270 million Teams users (FY22 Q2 results). But what […]

In December 2022, the European Union approved the final text of a new legislative framework called the Digital Operational Resilience Act or DORA for short. Covering the financial services industry, DORA comes into force in January 2025 and imposes stringent requirements in relation to ICT and risk management. While DORA is specific to one industry, […]

Cybersecurity is a critical concern for every business though not everyone accepts the facts and by then it is usually too late. Businesses need to understand how important it is for them to protect sensitive data, intellectual property, and the overall reputation of the business. Investing in cybersecurity is a cost of doing business but […]

Multi Factor Authentication now required for all users Microsoft has announced that as part of its efforts to boost security of its cloud services, it will be turning on the security defaults setting for all Azure tenants. This includes multi factor authentication (MFA). Microsoft’s security defaults are a set of preconfigured security settings that are […]

Data protection and cyber resilience have become paramount for businesses across the globe. The growing reliance on technology and the increasing sophistication of cyber threats have made it crucial for organisations of any size to prioritise the security of their data. Recently, BMIT had the privilege of organising along with The Malta Chamber an event […]