IT decision-makers wary of remote working data breaches

Half of companies surveyed by Equinix plan to invest more in data security in the future as a result of Covid-19

Maurice Mortell, managing director of Equinix Ireland: ‘Industries are still experiencing teething problems when it comes to managing a remote workforce’

Seven out of ten Irish IT decision-makers feel vulnerable to data breaches due to remote working, according to new research published by Equinix.

The digital infrastructure company surveyed 127 IT professionals in Ireland. The survey found that, on average, organisations have invested an additional €556,916 in their IT infrastructure to maintain secure and efficient operations during the pandemic.

The majority (71 per cent) of IT professionals surveyed in Ireland said their organisation has had to ...