Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionising business and industry as well as the everyday lives of individuals – and its take-up is growing. However, the more we rely on AI systems, the more these systems will be targeted by malicious actors. How this happens is the subject of this whitepaper. Its focus is AI and cybersecurityContinue reading “Artificial intelligence and the cyberthreat landscape: understanding and navigating the challenges”
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Insights into the future of cyber security in IoT
Axon Consulting Partner, Álvaro Neira Rey, moderated the ‘Cybersecurity in IoT’ panel at 5G Techritory in Riga, Latvia last week and covered the challenges and risks facing the world as IoT devices boom. With the exponential growth of IoT devices expected to reach 27 billion by 2025, the risks associated with their implementation have becomeContinue reading “Insights into the future of cyber security in IoT”
Latest Whitepaper: From Hype to reality. Embracing AI in 2023
A new wave of AI-first businesses is flowing into the market, shifting the competitive landscape, and having a profound impact on our daily-life activities. With AI evolving at an unprecedented pace, it is important for businesses to take advantage of this wave of innovation now, as it represents a significant opportunity for organisations to innovate,Continue reading “Latest Whitepaper: From Hype to reality. Embracing AI in 2023”
Secure-by-design: Cybersecurity, IoT and the role of regulation
Security in technology is a double-edged sword for consumers and providers. It’s supposed to be a driver for technological progress. But consumers’ lack of confidence in security can make them slow to adopt new technologies. The secure-by-design (SBD) approach seeks to address this issue and to help build a technology ecosystem where consumers can feelContinue reading “Secure-by-design: Cybersecurity, IoT and the role of regulation”
The increasing need for OT cybersecurity
The growth of operational technology (OT) and its integration with IT in the industrial context is inevitable. This integration brings obvious operational benefits. It also brings new cyber threats. When the historically separated technologies of IT-OT become a single network, a fully integrated security system is essential. This paper explains why – and how itContinue reading “The increasing need for OT cybersecurity”
Axon 5G study for EC shows 84% of Europe will have access to 5G by 2025
Positive cost-benefit forecasts for future 5G deployments Axon Partners Group Consulting today announced it has completed a detailed EU-wide strategic study for the European Commission (EC) into the costs and timelines for 5G deployments in the EU and EEA. The study has shown networks are planning for 5G to be carrying half of data trafficContinue reading “Axon 5G study for EC shows 84% of Europe will have access to 5G by 2025”
IPv6: Benefits and best practices of public policies
“Lack of IPv4 addresses is threatening the future of the Internet, however, IPv6 delivers the long-term remedy. Our study explains how and what actions policy makers are taking in order to increase its penetration.” IP protocol is one of the main building blocks of the Internet by enabling communication between all kinds of connected devices.Continue reading “IPv6: Benefits and best practices of public policies”
Axon Consulting: Commercialising Emerging Technologies
When it comes to digitalizing and expanding the ICT domain, we immediately confront with emerging technologies and their power to change daily lives of people, transform way of doing business and value proposition of governments, public entities and enterprises. While technological developments keep enabling such technologies to become practical, stakeholders within ICT industry such asContinue reading “Axon Consulting: Commercialising Emerging Technologies”
Sustainability in the Digital Sphere: How green is ICT?
Information and Communication Technology’s share of global greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) is believed to have stood at between 1.8-2.8% in 2020. However, despite huge projected sector growth, the sector still can stabilise or even reduce its carbon footprint. To do so, the world needs to reach net-zero emissions by revamping current climate policies and adoptingContinue reading “Sustainability in the Digital Sphere: How green is ICT?”
Regulating `Big Tech´ & current initiatives in key jurisdictions
The Big Tech companies have grown at an astronomic pace over the last decade, becoming vital enablers in both our private and professional lives. Particularly the US tech giants have redefined digital economy through extremely popular proprietary products and services, and unassailable network economies. On the flipside, their outsized market power and immense influence onContinue reading “Regulating `Big Tech´ & current initiatives in key jurisdictions”
The European Commission’s proposed AI Act: a global regulatory paradigm?
The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in business is increasingly prevalent and disruptive. According to a recent study, up to 7% of all SMEs and 24% of all large companies in the EU were using some form of AI in 2020. This is a vast number of businesses and will only increase as the technologyContinue reading “The European Commission’s proposed AI Act: a global regulatory paradigm?”
Regulating AI: An EU first with more to follow?
On 21 April, the European Commission published a long-awaited draft regulation with harmonized rules on Artificial Intelligence (AI). This is not just an EU first: its effects are bound to spill outside of EU borders, both jurisdictionally and as a precedent other countries may emulate eventually. The proposal defines AI and recognises its power as an importantContinue reading “Regulating AI: An EU first with more to follow?”