VPNs are causing a number of problems for businesses
A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is generally considered a must-have for businesses looking to keep the data that flows through the network safe and secure. However, most organizations also report problems with using the tool. This is according to a new report DH2i, based on a poll of 228 respondents across IT job functions and industries, which argues that most …
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Better apps are the key to your business surviving the pandemic
Some businesses managed not only to maintain agility and reliability during the Covid-19 pandemic, but actually managed to make improvements in these categories, a new report from VMware states. Based on a poll of 5,000 business decision makers, IT decision makers and app developers, the report asserts that this is all down to modern applications. Modern, cloud-native apps helped organizations …
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Older bosses are coping better with remote working
Remote working poses various different challenges, but a new report seems to suggest that those aged 55 and over are coping with the practice better than their younger peers. A new report from ABBYY, based on a poll of 4,000 office workers, found that almost four in ten young managers (39 percent) have struggled to stay motivated for work. Among …
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Many businesses totally unaware of significant UK telecoms changes
The effects of Covid-19 and uncertainty over Brexit are not the only challenges UK businesses now face; they should also be gearing up for the “Great British Switch Off”. According to a new report from Zen Internet, one in four businesses are oblivious to impending changes to the telecoms network in the UK. If unprepared for these changes, firms risk …
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Why it’s time for the tech industry to stand up and be counted on sustainability
Games consoles, tablets and new models of mobile phones were likely to be just some of the items topping Christmas wish lists last year as consumer obsession with the latest gadgets continues. But what impact is this obsession with the newest models of these devices having on our planet? It’s estimated that the average person upgrades their mobile phone about …
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NHS completes ‘world’s largest’ mail migration
Earlier this week, the world’s largest email migration to the cloud was completed, with little to no disruption to service. NHS Digital, the IT arm of the national healthcare organization, has migrated 2.1 million NHSmail mailboxes onto the Microsoft Exchange Online platform, the organization confirmed in a press release. The process took roughly half a year, kicking off in August …
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IT directors often resort to drastic methods to dispose of old hardware
Many IT directors fear old and obsolete hardware could put them at risk of data leaks, if it is not properly disposed of. With 10 percent of them describing their employer’s knowledge of data erasure and disposal of IT hardware as either “average” or “poor”, the threat is very real. This is according to a new report from IT asset …
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Email-based scams pose the greatest threat to business data
The quantity of cyberthreats businesses have started facing since the pandemic kicked off has increased significantly. Among all the different types of threats they are facing, email-based scams appear to be the most prevalent. This is according to a new report from Mactavish, a company specializing in outsourced insurance buyer and claims resolution. Polling 218 business owners and managers for …
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5G will add billions to UK economy over the next decade
5G technology will contribute an additional £43 billion to UK GDP by 2030, according to analysis from consultancy firm PwC. The technology will allow for productivity and efficiency gains across various sectors, such as health and social care, finance, manufacturing, utilities and more. The next generation mobile network is expected to be more widespread in devices and applications by 2025 …
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How tech firms can become carbon neutral
Given the chaos and uncertainty of the past 12 months, it is perhaps not surprising that some tech firms have lost a little focus on sustainability. Transitioning entire workforces to homeworking, ensuring employee well-being and mental health is ok, managing changing customer requirements and balancing an array of personal and professional concerns around Covid-19 – it has been a demanding …
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