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Consumers prioritise experiences and travel, new card spend data from Revolut says

The latest monthly consumer spending report by Revolut, the global financial super app with more than 2 million customers in Ireland, reveals that the average consumer in Ireland is spending 15% more, year on year, with inflation and relaxed covid restrictions contributing. Looking at the average customer, travel spending increased 20.3%, shopping spending increased 9.1%, and entertainment spending increased 9.5% year on year.

New data from Revolut shows that supermarket spending increased by 18.9% compared to last year. The data also reveals that many are looking to cut costs down by shopping at discount stores, which saw an 13.9% increase in the number of customers, and where the average customer spent 6.8% more.

Similarly, Revolut’s data shows that spending on petrol increased by 19.5%, as compared to last year. However, bus companies saw a 36.4% increase in customers and a 36.7% increase in customer spending, year on year.

Furthermore, discretionary spending was up. In travel, customers of cruise lines (+109.3%), airlines (+30.8%), hotels (+14.3%), and travel agencies (+116.5%) all increased their spending, year on year.

In retail, discretionary spending was also up. The average consumer spent more at clothing stores (+12.5%), cosmetics stores (+26.8%), department stores (+14.6%), and furniture stores (+26%).

In entertainment, spending on digital goods, including media, books, films, shows, and music, declined 15%, year on year. Furthermore, the number of customers paying for these services declined by 22.4%, suggesting that many have cancelled their subscription services.

However, physical entertainment has increased significantly. Spending at aquariums increased by 65.1% and footfall increased by 54.5%, spending at museums increased by 58.1% and footfall increased by 47%, spending at theatres increased by 50.3% and footfall increased by 37%, year on year. However, despite awards season, the number of customers going to the cinema decreased by 5.6%.

Looking at month on month data, comparing February 2023 to January 2023, Revolut data gives insight into how people stuck to their New Year’s resolutions last month. For those looking to get fitter, the number of gym customers declined by 0.7%. For those looking to read more, book shop customers declined 8.9%. However, for those looking to find a partner this year, Revolut data suggests some may have succeeded, as the number of people spending on dating apps decreased by 15.7%, month on month.

A Revolut spokesperson said: “The periods of lockdown gave many consumers a new perspective on their priorities. The new priorities include travel, where spending on hotels and airlines continue to increase, and activities for days out, such as museums and theatres.”

“These new priorities suggest a continued desire to be around others and get out of the home.”

Martin Heydon launches €7m Sustainable Digital and Data Research Programmes

The Innovation Value Institute (IVI) at Maynooth University has been selected to lead the €7 million Digi+ and ENTRUST programmes that are focussed on sustainable digital transformation and data. The programmes are funded by the EC under the Marie Sklowdowska-Curie programme and Digi+ is also co-funded by Lero and Adapt; both world leading Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) Research Centres.

Data Driven technology is viewed by many as the next frontier for agriculture and a crucial component required to achieve a sustainable ecosystem, yet there remains a global challenge with a lack of skills and expertise in this space. ENTRUST tackles this challenge head on through the formation of a doctoral network that brings together 16 leading European research institutions. This will attract top tier doctoral candidates who will emerge as leading experts in addressing current challenges around data governance in agriculture and farming.

They will provide evidence based information in relation to the adoption of Data Technologies in order to allow farmers to unlock data potential while safeguarding their data. The ENTRUST programme will build towards a fair and trustworthy agri-data space that is aligned with the European Data Strategy and Green deal. This places Ireland at the forefront of agri-data driven technology on an international stage.

Speaking on the announcement of the awards, Martin Heydon, Minister of State for the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with special responsibility for Research and Development, Farm Safety and New Market Development said: “I am delighted to announce Maynooth University has successfully been selected to lead the 7m €Digi+ and ENTRUST programmes in these two European  research initiatives. I commend the Irish researchers involved for their success in these highly competitive research calls.  The research will contribute to Digital innovation which is fundamental to achieving sustainability in all its forms. Ireland’s agri-food sector has been making good progress in embracing technology and innovation in recent years. These awards highlight Ireland has an innovative, competitive, and resilient agri-food sector, driven by technology and talent.”

The Digi+ programme complements the goals of ENTRUST through its multi-sector focus addressing the global challenges of sustainable digital and data ecosystems. Embedded within Ireland’s leading SFI-funded research centres, Lero and Adapt, and led by Maynooth University, it brings together a group of world-leading experts that will develop a new generation of creative, entrepreneurial and innovative research leaders, able to face current and future challenges aligned with EU’s Digital and Green Agenda.

Ireland will benefit significantly from this cohort of 20 highly skilled Postdoctoral Researchers that the programme will fund. They will work towards advancing digital transformation practices, addressing vital areas such as new and innovative business models, accelerating digital and data skills, developing forward looking data governance and business models while ensuring alignment to the EU sustainable development goals. Ireland is well positioned to be a leader in the digital and data economy and this €7m investment will contribute strongly to Ireland’s continued sustainability and progression towards world leading status both in the private and public sector.

Professor Markus Helfert, Director of the Innovation Value Institute and the Science Foundation Ireland EMPOWER Data Governance Programme explains: “The cross-disciplinary focus on sustainable digital transformation and data will deliver significant positive impact on multiple sectors including agriculture, health, climate, fintech, construction and manufacturing.

 “This investment will drive the co-creation of new ways of doing business, creating value and moving from ‘potential’ to ‘real’ benefits for companies and public sector organisations. At IVI, we are looking forward to working with our partners and prospective new partners to achieve these goals and advancing the digital and data research fields.”

Professor Eeva Leinonen, President of Maynooth University said: “At Maynooth University, we are delighted to play a world leading role towards achieving sustainable digital and data ecosystems. With a growing focus on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors, Digi+ and ENTRUST are timely initiatives that will address the challenges across the ESG spectrum through a highly collaborative engagement model that benefits from the Digital and Data expertise in IVI.”

Tips for Creating a Successful Data Literacy Campaign

Data literacy is an essential skill in our increasingly data-driven world. It involves understanding how to use, interpret, analyze, and communicate data effectively. With the increasing availability of large amounts of data from various sources, it has become increasingly important for individuals and organizations to be able to make sense of this data in order to make informed decisions. For those who are not yet proficient in data literacy, the task can seem daunting. That’s why it is important to create a successful data literacy campaign that will help people become more literate and confident when dealing with data. We will discuss some tips for creating a successful data literacy campaign. Also, we will look at some best practices for teaching data literacy. So, if you are looking to start a data literacy campaign, keep reading!

1. Start with the Basics And Provide Them With A Training

Before embarking on a more complex data literacy campaign, start by teaching people the basic principles of data. Explain what data is, how it can be used, and which tools are available for analyzing and visualizing it. Additionally, provide your participants with a training program that will help them understand the basics of data literacy. This could include tutorials on using spreadsheets or data analysis software, as well as lectures on topics such as descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. You can also explain to them data governance consulting, which is a way to ensure the integrity and accuracy of data in an organization. This kind of training will help build their confidence in dealing with data. Additionally, it will also give them a better understanding of the context in which data is used. For instance, they will have a better understanding of the implications of their data analysis and the decisions that they make based on the data. 

2. Make Sure the Content Is Accessible and Relevant

Once you have covered the basics, it is important to make sure that the data literacy content is accessible and relevant to your participants. This means using language that they can easily understand, as well as providing examples of how data can be used in everyday life. For instance, they could learn how to calculate the average cost of an item or how to analyze data from a survey. Additionally, if you have access to real datasets, such as those used in big data projects, provide them with these and explain how they can be used. This will help make the content more relevant and engaging for your participants. 

3. Create Accessible Materials 

It is also important to create materials that are accessible to your participants. This includes digital resources such as video tutorials, infographics, and other visual content that can be accessed on various devices. Additionally, you should consider providing printed handouts or summaries of the material so that people can refer back to it at their convenience. Finally, if you are able to hold workshops or seminars, make sure to provide your participants with useful take-away materials, such as notes, exercises, and worksheets. 

4. Encourage Engagement and Collaboration

You should also make sure to encourage engagement and collaboration among your participants. This could include group activities, such as discussions about relevant topics, or working together on a project or case study. Additionally, you can hold competitions that involve data analysis and allow people to share their findings with each other. By encouraging collaboration, you will help build a community of data literates who can learn from each other and provide support. Also, this will help create a more positive atmosphere of learning and development. You can, for example, create a Slack channel or other online platform where people can discuss and share resources. Or, you can create a closed Facebook group where people can post questions, share their experiences, and help each other out. Furthermore, you can also reach out to professionals in the field and invite them to share their knowledge and insights. They can provide valuable input and help develop the data literacy of your participants. 

5. Review Your Program

Another step you should not miss is to review your data literacy program regularly. This includes assessing how effective it has been and looking at ways to improve its content and delivery. Additionally, you should also collect feedback from participants so that you can identify potential issues or areas of improvement. This will help ensure that your program is up-to-date and provides the best possible learning experience. Other methods of it can also include setting measurable goals so that you can track progress and success. This means that you will be able to see how well the program is working and make adjustments if needed. Also, you can use tools such as surveys and polls to collect feedback from participants. 

6. Make It Fun

 

Finally, make sure to include a few fun elements in your program. This could include activities that promote team building and collaboration, such as games and puzzles. Additionally, you can give out small prizes or rewards for participants who demonstrate their data literacy skills. For instance, you could offer rewards for the best presentations or the most accurate analysis. Doing so will not only help to motivate and engage participants, but it can also help create a positive atmosphere that promotes learning. And, of course, you should also take breaks during the program so that participants can rest and recharge their batteries. The breaks should be made interactive and entertaining, such as a trivia game or survey. This way, participants can take a break without losing focus. It will also help them stay relaxed so that they can focus on the task at hand. 

By following these tips, you will be able to create a successful data literacy campaign for your organization or community. With an appropriate training program and engaging activities, you can help build a culture of data literates who understand the importance of data in our society today. And by reviewing the program periodically, you can make sure that it always meets the needs of your participants. Good luck!

 

How Sports Apps Are Protecting Your Data And Safeguarding Against Security Breaches

With the new year comes the start of a new season for many of your favorite sports. Also new this year was the launching of many online Sportsbooks in a few states. Coincidentally, with the state of Massachusetts set to launch online sports betting next month, BetMGM Massachusetts will have all the best sign-up bonuses for those looking to try their luck when Ireland’s own Conor McGregor steps back into the octagon for the UFC later this year.

As such, it’s now much easier to bet on your favorite players and teams. However, for those experienced bettors who may be used to placing their physical bets at a casino or retail sports betting site, there may be a legitimate concern for the security of their personal data. The challenge now is to assure potential users that they can trust that their information is secure. 

Setting up an online account usually requires some transferring of information, at least enough to advance past its age restrictions. Alternatively, if an individual who wished to wager a sizable amount of cash were to do so at a casino, such information would not necessarily be compulsory. Also, many geo-tracking devices will prevent bettors from placing wagers outside their place of residence or registration. 

Prior to the legalization of sports betting, in many states, it has been stipulated that sensitive information should be encrypted by all applications that store personal data. This in turn helped to institute a foundation for mobile regulations relating to sports betting. 

 

One of the legislations stated by many of the sports betting apps is that a user’s account must only be funded through an electronic, bank-to-bank transfer only if the operator has appropriate internal controls to guard against payment frauds or breaches. Payments like these (ACH transfers) have to be processed through the Automated Clearing House.

In addition, even stricter measures have been put in place to shelter customers. As many casinos and sportsbook sites accept credit card transactions and save deposits for patrons, they are also expected to meet Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance standards. This is an incentive so companies are encouraged to create a secure environment for credit card transactions. 

Online gaming businesses, as well as sportsbook operators, must comply with the Bank Secrecy Act and the other requirements outlined by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). Under federal law, all casinos must file a Currency Transaction Report on single or multiple transactions (minimum of $10,000) by any individual on a single day. 

Usually, when a customer places a bet, the supplier may only receive a reference number to identify that particular transaction and basic information such as the user’s location. The remaining personal information is gathered by the sportsbook in order to build its customer database. A few sportsbooks also provide security to guard against user liabilities. For example, MGM guarantees its customers cannot lose more than $50 if they fall victim to any unauthorized monetary transfers or upon proof of identity fraud. The claims must be made within two days of the occurrence. 

All licensed sports apps are required by law to utilize the most updated encryption techniques. Most use Secure Socket Layer (SSL) to encrypt server-to-server communication. Sports apps are not exempt from this legislation, and as such, they may use SSL encryption and sometimes even offer password security in an attempt to further secure your information. 

However, although most sportsbooks around the globe use SSL encryption certificates to prevent breaches in transaction data, mobile sportsbook applications may not always offer this same feature. Hence, users need to remain aware of the APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) on their mobile platforms, as any app utilizing this feature can restrict the possibility of a breach during information transfers. Any application lacking this authorization may be susceptible to a data breach. 

Any sports app can be the target of a cyberattack, and as a result, these security issues can affect not only the established sports industry but the online sports industry as well. Users must also be vigilant in remaining aware of security measures and the steps to be taken if a data breach is suspected. The process of creating an account, performing a cash transaction, placing a bet, and cashing out should be as seamless and simple as possible. Anything otherwise may lead to possible scams or hacks. 

One of the top priorities of online sportsbook apps is to ensure that their users’ information is kept private because the reputation of the business depends on it. Users can remain confident that their information remains secure as long as the sport application has taken the necessary steps to guard against breaches in data. 

How to Recover Data from a Formatted Hard Drive in 2023?

Undoubtedly, we live in the era of technology where almost everything is possible, whether you have to perform complicated tasks, book your ticket online, watch movies, or design your home. All such kinds of tasks are performed on the computer; however, if there are many advantages, there are also a few disadvantages. The most complicated is to recover data from formatted hard drive. No one could imagine the condition of the user whose data has been formatted due to unknown reasons until the same thing happens to them. If you are one of those users, stop worrying, as in modern days, several possible methods are available to recover data from formatted hard drive windows. 

Part 1: Some Common Reasons Why Hard Drives Fail and Need to Be Formatted

Several possible ways cause a hard drive to be formatted, which are reasons that no one can stop; however, preventing some reasons could be possible. The available common reasons are given below: 

  • File Corruption

It could be painful when you can’t use your hard drive until you format it. This only happens when some of the file system files get corrupted. When it happens, you can’t run Windows until you reset your hard drive. 

  • Malware or Viruses

The second reason is Malware/Viruses, as they make your computer unsafe for other files; therefore, you should connect your hard drive to trusted devices only. When you attach your hard drive to the affected computer, the malware transfers to your drive to make it corrupt and won’t get removed until you format it. 

  • Sudden Power Loss or Mechanical Failure 

If your power suddenly cuts off when your computer is reading your hard drive, the drive can suffer from an interruption that can only be removed when you format your hard drive. 

  • Manually Formatted

Manual format only takes place when you replace your hard drive or format the hard drive unconsciously instead of formatting a single partition. 

 

Part 2: How to Recover Data from Formatted Hard Drive? 

Most people are searching for a guide on “How to recover data from formatted hard drive.” Fortunately, two possible ways available – using data recovery software like Tenorshare 4DDiG Data Recovery and the second is Windows Backup. 

 

Method 1: Use Tenorshare 4DDiG Data Recovery Software to Recover Data

The days have gone when hard drive formation means all data is gone, thanks to Tenorshare 4DDiG Data Recovery Software, designed to help you quickly recover from local and external disks, including Lost Partitions. It has a user-friendly interface and recovers formatted hard drives within a few clicks. 

In addition to this, 4DDiG has the following features：

  • Recover data lost during formatting, accidental deletion, corruption, system crashes, virus attacks, etc.
  • Support recovery of data from laptops/PCs, external and internal drives, USB flash drives, SD cards, and other windows-based devices
  • Support recovery of more than 1000 file types such as photos, videos, documents and audios.
  • Support recovery of data from Windows and Mac.

 

Step 1: Connect Your Formatted Hard Drive and Select Its Location

First of all, you need to connect your hard drive to your computer. Then, download and install 4DDiG Windows Data Recovery and run the program to open the main interface. To continue the process, you have to select the location where the hard drive is displayed and click on the “Scan” button.

Step 2: Scan Your Formatted Hard Drive

Once you click on the “Scan” button, 4DDiG will examine your hard drive to find the missing data. However, you can pause or stop searching if you have obtained the data you are looking to recover. 

Step 3: Preview and Recover Data from The Formatted Hard Drive

The third step helps you preview your lost data and recover them in a secure location. We recommend you avoid saving data to the same affected hard drive. 

Method 2: Restore Data from Windows Backup

Besides 4DDiG, another method can be used to recover files from formatted hard drive. Many people from worldwide ask, “can you recover data from a formatted external hard drive,” the answer is yes, but it is only possible if you have a backup. To restore data from Windows Backup, you have to follow the steps given below. 

  • Head to the taskbar search box, type “Restore Files,” and select Restore Your Files with File History. 
  • Search for the file you are looking for, and then use the cursor to see all available versions. 
  • Once you discover data, select “Restore” to save the data to your selected location. 

FAQs:

  • Can I recover files from a formatted hard drive?

Yes, you can recover files from a formatted hard drive, thanks to 4DDiG. Following the three steps, you can recover data from devices, including SD cards, Hard Drives, External Drives, and more. You only need to select the drive and hit the start button to scan the drive and restore the data. 

  • How to recover data from formatted hard disk in Windows 10?

You can use 4DDiG Data Recovery Software to recover data from Formatted Hard Drive in Windows 10. Besides, you can back up your files in Windows 10 and restore them whenever you need. 

Conclusion

Recovering data from hard drives in the old days was impossible; however, it is now possible thanks to 4DDiG, which helps you quickly recover data from your formatted hard drive in Windows 10. There’s nothing better than restoring your lost data to a new drive. The user interface is pretty cool, and an average user can easily deal with the software. 

 

eir release ‘2022 Year in Data’ highlighting Irish data usage trends for 2022

eir, Ireland’s superfast broadband network, has revealed its ‘2022 Year in Data’, an annual snapshot of home broadband and mobile data usage across its national customer base across the year. Showcasing when, where and how we use our data, the ‘2022 Year in Data’ highlights some interesting trends across the last 12 months including:

Fixed Broadband

  • Total broadband data usage in 2022 dropped slightly versus 2021, with 4,400 PB in 2022 vs 4,500 PB in 2021 as Covid restrictions lifted.
  • For the first five months of the year, data in 2022 was lower than in the same months in 2021 as customers returned to normal post Covid.
  • Fibre-to-the-Home broadband data increased by 37% in 2022 at 1,500 Petabytes (PB), up from 1,100 PB in 2021.
  • On average, each household used just under 6,000 Gigabytes (GB) across the 12-month period, this is equivalent to 8 hours of video per day.
  • The record high in data usage in 2022 so far was 15.9 PB on Sunday 4th December.
  • Lowest data usage for fixed broadband in 2022 was on Wednesday 4th May at 9.3 PB.
  • Surges in eir TV traffic occurred at several moments in the year including the 2022 FIFA World Cup Final on Sunday December 20th, the RTE Late Late Toy Show on Friday 25th, the GAA All Ireland Finals on July 17th and 24th.
  • On average, Sunday was the highest data usage day of the week across 2022.
  • Weather incidents such as Storm Eunice in February saw a surge in usage as households spent more time at home.
  • The total broadband usage across the network (4,400PB) is the equivalent of 220 billion hours gaming, or 13 billion hours of video chat, or 2 billion hours film streaming or 678 billion songs streamed.

 

Mobile Data

  • 12 million minutes of mobile voice calls were recorded on Christmas Eve, making it the busiest day for mobile conversation as people shared festive wishes with friends and family.
  • Tuesday, December 27th was the busiest day for mobile data usage, as customers streamed video and music services.
  • The equivalent of five million movie downloads took place across the mobile network over the festive period, December 24th – 28th, an increase of over 40% on the same period in 2021 as customers streamed entertainment on the go.
  • Traffic doubled across eir’s 5G network versus the same period in 2021. 5G, is the fifth generation of mobile technology that is up to 100 times faster than 4G, providing faster connectivity speeds, ultra-low latency and greater bandwidth, excellent gaming and video streaming experiences.

Commenting on eir’s ‘2022 Year in Data’, CEO Oliver Loomes: “At eir, we provide our customers with access to world leading technologies and the highest-quality connectivity. The ‘2022 Year in Data’ report provides interesting insights into how our customers use eir’s services, helping us to continuously innovate to ensure that we are constantly delivering what they need, when they need it and helping them connect throughout the year. To this end, eir is investing €250 million per annum in our network to improve speed, coverage and resilience, with 5G already available to over 530 cities and towns and full fibre broadband made available to more than 900,000 homes and businesses across the country. We are well on our way to our ultimate target of 1.9 million homes and businesses across Ireland connected with full fibre superfast broadband.”

Irish consortium led by ServBlock and Irish Manufacturing Research win EU funding to build Manufacturing Data Space

Blockchain and pharmaceutical compliance company ServBlock has received funding alongside Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR) to build a trusted data exchange system for outsourced pharmaceutical manufacturing. Wicklow based ServBlock leads a consortium that includes NEXA | EAM (Cork), Ingeniero Solutions (Dublin) Unison Process Solutions (Limerick) and Plant Quest (Waterford) as a pioneering test case for trusted data transfer in pharma supply chains.

The project is supported by the EU’s i4Trust program, which provides funding for innovative research and development projects. The funding will enable the consortium to bring together experts from various fields, including data science, manufacturing, and engineering.

Welcoming the funding announcement, Adrian Hovenden, IMR’s Industrial Solutions Architect said: “Irish Manufacturing Research is delighted to have worked with IMR Member, ServBlock, to successfully secure the i4Trust funding for MANU SPACE. Collaborating with IMR members to create impactful solutions for the Irish manufacturing industry such as this Data Space, is key to ensuring the continued growth and development of the sector. IMR are excited to participate in this consortium and facilitate improvements in patient outcomes through improvements to pharmaceutical manufacturing and supply chain.”

In pharmaceutical manufacturing 20% of executives in management cite disparate systems and data sources among key challenges in addressing top manufacturing objectives for life sciences companies. A dataspace is a way of bringing together data from different sources and making it accessible and usable for a variety of purposes, such as research, analysis, or decision-making.

Data spaces can be used in a variety of contexts, such as in business, science, or government. The manufacturing data space will bring together data from different factories, production lines, and supply chains, to gain insights into the efficiency and competitiveness of the manufacturing process.

In the pharmaceutical industry 60% of all manufacturing is outsourced, companies outsource business activities to external partners for a variety of reasons – cost, flexibility, time to market, and core competence. This outsourcing leads to an increased risk of non-compliance to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) procedures which in turn could be a risk to the brand reputation of the company. By utilising the Manufacturing data space pharmaceutical companies can ensure contract manufacturers adhere to the same integrity, compliance, and quality operations as in-house manufacturing.

John Ward, CEO and founder of ServBlock, said: – “We are excited to be a part of this important project and look forward to working with our partners to bring the manufacturing data space to life. Coming on the back of our recent collaboration with Microsoft, this opportunity will allow ServBlock to continue to accelerate growth while being at the forefront of the Data Space movement.”

Dell Technologies Strengthens Cyber Resiliency with Multicloud Data Protection and Security Innovations

Dell Technologies (NYSE:DELL) is expanding its industry leadership in data protection appliances and software1 to help customers protect their data on premises, in public clouds and at the edge.

The Dell PowerProtect Data Manager Appliance leads a series of advancements for multicloud data protection that are simple to use and easy to consume. Dell innovation in AI-powered resilience and operational security accelerates the adoption of Zero Trust architectures, helping protect organisations from the increasing threat of cyberattacks.

The new solutions help address rising data protection challenges facing organisations. According to the 2022 Dell Global Data Protection Index (GDPI) survey, organisations have experienced higher levels of natural and modern disasters than in

previous years, resulting in more data loss, downtime and recovery costs. In the past year, cyberattacks accounted for 48% of all disasters (up from 37% in 2021), leading all other causes of data disruption. The survey also revealed 85% of organisations using multiple data protection vendors see a benefit in reducing their number of vendors. Furthermore, it revealed that organisations using a single data protection vendor incurred 34% less cost recovering from cyberattacks or other cyber incidents than those who used multiple vendors.

“With virtually everything connected to the internet in today’s digital world, the need to protect valuable data is more important than ever,” said Jeff Boudreau, president and general manager, Infrastructure Solutions Group, Dell Technologies. “This digital landscape requires a modern data protection and security strategy to address cyber threats. Point solutions don’t go deep or wide enough to help protect organisations. Dell helps customers strengthen cyber resiliency by offering integrated data protection software, systems and services to help ensure data and applications are protected and resilient wherever they live.”

The GDPI survey found that 91% of organisations are either aware of or planning to deploy a Zero Trust architecture – a cybersecurity model that shifts how organisations approach security from relying solely on perimeter defences to a proactive strategy that only allows known, authorized traffic across system boundaries and data pipelines. However, only 23% are deploying a Zero Trust model and 12% are fully deployed. With embedded security features, designed into the hardware, firmware and security control points, Dell’s holistic approach helps organisations achieve Zero Trust architectures to strengthen cyber resiliency and reduce security complexity.

The simplest path to modern data protection

Dell continues to deliver innovation for its data protection software, Dell PowerProtect Data Manager, to help organisations simplify their IT operations and reduce risk. PowerProtect Data Manager software addresses the increasing need for cyber resiliency and supports Zero Trust principles with new built-in operational security capabilities, such as multifactor authentication, dual authorization, and role-based access controls.

The Dell PowerProtect Data Manager Appliance offers a simple path to adopt modern data protection. The debut system is ideal for small and mid-sized use cases with support that scales from 12 to 96 terabytes of data.

The appliance offers customers a:

  • Modern, software-defined architecture: Allows automated discovery and protection of assets and delivers unique VMware protection to ensure the availability of all VMs without business disruption.
  • Secure, cyber resilient solution: Provides more secure access to restricted functions with Identity and Access Management to strengthen cyber resiliency.
  • Simple, unified user experience: Delivers software-defined data protection, making it easy to deploy and use.

“Dell PowerProtect Data Manager simplifies our backup environment, giving us the business agility needed to protect our data as we digitally transform,” said James McNair, vice president, distributed systems manager, Trustmark Bank. “With the new Dell PowerProtect Data Manager Appliance, we can more simply deploy Data Manager across our infrastructure, helping us be more efficient and strengthening our cyber resiliency.”

Dell expands cyber recovery for fast, easy-to-deploy public cloud vaults

PowerProtect Cyber Recovery for Google Cloud enables customers to deploy an isolated cyber vault in Google Cloud to more securely separate and protect data from a cyberattack. Unlike standard cloud-based backup solutions, access to management interfaces is locked down by networking controls and can require separate security credentials and multi-factor authentication for access.

Organisations can use their existing Google Cloud subscription for purchasing PowerProtect Cyber Recovery through the Google Cloud Marketplace, and the service can be acquired directly from Dell and its channel partners.

The new offering marks the latest expansion of Dell’s cyber recovery capabilities for public clouds, following this year’s introduction of Dell PowerProtect for Microsoft Azure and CyberSense for Dell PowerProtect Cyber Recovery for AWS.

 Dell APEX simplifies backup storage with flexible consumption options

 Dell APEX Data Storage Services is expanding to offer a Backup Target option to provide a more secure backup storage in a pay-per-use, flexible consumption model. The Backup Target service is easy for customers to adopt and streamlines the process of purchasing, deploying and maintaining backup storage. Building on Dell’s data appliance and data protection leadership, the Backup Target helps reduce a customer’s storage footprint and can increase data availability.

The new Dell APEX Data Storage Services Backup Target offer will support the increasing reliance on as-a-Service offerings to help overcome data protection challenges. Nearly every GDPI respondent (99%) identified at least one as-a-Service offering as a high priority to help overcome challenges for their organisation. Storage as-a-Service (44%), Cyber Recovery as-a-Service (41%), and Backup as-a-Service (40%) ranked as the top three as-a-Service priorities.

Additional quote

Seife Teklu, senior solutions architect, Arrow Electronics

“The integrated Dell PowerProtect Data Manager Appliance is easy to use and quick to deploy. This system will be a compelling option for our small to medium-sized customers needing to modernize data protection to help reduce risk and ensure business continuity.” 

Availability

  • Dell PowerProtect Data Manager Appliance is globally available this month in more than 15 countries across North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia Pacific.
  • Dell PowerProtect Data Manager software is globally available today.
  • Dell PowerProtect Cyber Recovery for Google Cloud Platform is globally available today.
  • Dell APEX Data Storage Services Backup Target will be globally available in the first quarter of 2023 in 16 countries across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific.

Next-Generation Dell PowerEdge Servers Dramatically Improve Performance for More Sustainable Data Centres

Dell Technologies announces the next generation of Dell PowerEdge servers with 4th Generation AMD EPYC processors. With their highest application performance to date, these new systems are designed to help customers more effectively power today’s demanding, compute-centric workloads such as data analytics.

Designed for efficiency and security in mind, the new PowerEdge Servers are equipped with Dell’s Smart Cooling technology to help reduce CO2 emissions and a built-in cyber resilient architecture to help reinforce customers’ security efforts.

“Customers demand uncompromised compute performance delivered in the most sustainable manner possible. Our latest PowerEdge servers are purpose built-to meet the needs of today’s demanding workloads with efficiency and resiliency,” said Rajesh Pohani, vice president of portfolio and product management for PowerEdge, HPC and Core Compute at Dell Technologies. “With up to double the performance of the previous generation, combined with the latest in power and cooling innovations, these servers are designed to meet the growing demands of our customers.”

More performance and storage options for the data centre of the future

The next generation of Dell PowerEdge servers with 4th generation AMD EPYC processors provides performance and storage advancements while integrating into existing customer environments. The servers are well-suited for organizations with advanced workloads such as data analytics, AI, high performance computing (HPC) and virtualization.

Available in one- and two-socket configurations, with support for as much as 50% more processor cores compared to the previous generation, the latest systems offer the highest performance to date for AMD-powered PowerEdge servers. Customers can expect up to a 121% performance improvement, up to 33% more front drive count for 2U servers and up to 60% higher front drive count for 1U servers.

  • PowerEdge R7625 offers increased application performance and data storage. With the performance of dual 4th generation AMD EPYC processors, this server is designed to be the backbone of a data centre. This 2-socket, 2U platform has proven to accelerate in-memory databases by over 72% surpassing all other 2- and 4-socket SAP Sales & Distributions submissions, achieving a new world record.
  • PowerEdge R7615 is a one-socket, 2U server with a faster memory bandwidth than previous generations. Improved drive density is designed to complete multiple jobs faster with a smaller data centre footprint. This platform accelerates AI workloads with maximum accelerated expansion capabilities, achieving an AI benchmark world record.4
  • PowerEdge R6625 is a two-socket, 1U server delivering the optimal balance in performance, flexibility and density. The system is suited for HPC workloads or running multiple virtual desktop infrastructure instances.
  • PowerEdge R6615 is a one-socket, 1U server that offers more virtual machine density than previous generations. The thin design offers increased compute power in a dense form factor, limiting data centre footprint expansion without losing performance.

“AMD and Dell Technologies are committed to delivering leadership products that help organizations improve the performance and efficiency of their data centres while also working toward a more sustainable future,” said Ram Peddibhotla, corporate vice president, EPYC product management, AMD. “With the launch of Dell PowerEdge servers, powered by 4th Gen AMD EPYC processors, we continue to break performance records while delivering on the most stringent environmental goals and business outcomes our joint customers demand.” 

For sustainable data centres, less is more

Built with sustainability in mind, the servers offer advancements in Dell Smart Cooling technology that allow for more airflow through the systems than previous generations, keeping them cool while performing at the highest levels for long periods of time.

With greater core density, organizations can replace older, less efficient servers with next generation PowerEdge servers designed to reduce heat generated, energy consumed and the burden on other resources required to power the systems. In particular, the PowerEdge R7625 delivers up to 55% greater processor performance efficiency compared to previous models.

The new servers reinforce Dell’s commitment to source recycled or renewable materials in more than half of Dell product content by 2030. In addition, when shipping multiple servers at once with Dell’s multipack option, these servers are delivered more sustainably, reducing the number of boxes and materials it takes to ship the systems.

“Like many, we follow the CPU market carefully and look forward to seeing the next generation PowerEdge servers accelerate our potential,” said Dr. Matthew Storey, head of Storage and Virtualization at Lancaster University. “The new servers help address our ever-growing needs for more innovative and powerful solutions and put us on the leading edge of our industry while delivering a state-of-the-art research environment to our users.”

Building modern, scalable and more secure IT

 As cybersecurity threats evolve, so have the built-in security features in PowerEdge servers. Anchored with Dell’s cyber resilient architecture, the servers include features like system lockdown, drift detection and multifactor authentication. The next-generation systems enable a more secure operation with end-to-end boot resilience, helping to establish a data centre with safety at its core.

With a dedicated, fully integrated on-die security processor, the 4th generation AMD EPYC processors help enable innovative technologies like confidential computing. In addition, AMD’s “Security by Design” approach includes an embedded security subsystem to help protect data and expand on the AMD Infinity Guard security feature set, continuing to add layers for both physical and virtual security.

Coupled with Dell iDRAC, these servers record details of the server hardware and firmware build at the time of manufacturing. Using Dell’s Secured Component Verification (SCV) supply chain assurance, organizations can verify the PowerEdge server arrived as ordered and built from the factory.

“Continued innovation in server performance is critical to ensuring companies have the tools they need to address an increasingly data-centric and real-time world,” said Kuba Stolarski, vice president within IDC’s enterprise infrastructure practice. “With advanced security features designed directly into the platform, Dell’s new PowerEdge servers can help organizations keep pace with data proliferation in a growing threat environment. The improvements in performance can enable customers to implement AI, HPC and other modern workloads to extract the most value from their data and IT investment.”

Availability

  • The Dell PowerEdge R7625 server is available globally in limited configurations in November 2022. The next generation servers have planned full global availability in February 2023.