Many UK firms still aren’t making effective use of technology

For the majority of UK businesses, the biggest challenge in the next twelve months will be making the most of their tech stack. This is according to a new report from secure IT, comms and cloud service provider Daisy Corporate Services (DCS). Polling 165 UK businesses, DCS found that this challenge is further exacerbated by the fact that improving their …

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How can service providers address security concerns in today’s world?

Data breaches continue to make the headlines with the cost of breaches reaching a record high in 2021. According to the IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report 2021, the average cost of a stolen data record now stands at $161, and the average overall cost of data breach incident stands at $4.24 million. Not only are the costs of …

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Cloud storage for backups: how to choose a provider

How do you choose the best cloud storage for backup? First, you must understand what the cloud is. Essentially, it’s a collection of computers (or servers) that are always connected to the internet. By storing your data on the cloud, you can collaborate with your team members online, as well as have a failsafe in case your local backups ever …

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Open source ecosystem could drive massive economic growth

Open source software and hardware not only contribute to the European economy in a significant way, but also promise “significant growth opportunities” for the digital economy in the region. This is according to a new report from the European Commission, which concludes that the EU should “pursue a dedicated open source industrial policy” to facilitate growth. Conducted by Fraunhofer ISI …

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Underground forum posts reveal types of company most at risk of ransomware

Instead of going to the trouble of breaching a target network, ransomware operators usually purchase access from third parties (called initial access brokers) on the dark web. New research has shown these groups don’t simply buy up whatever is available, but are only willing to pay for access to specific companies. Researchers from cybersecurity intelligence company KELA recently visited the …

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Why digital transformation for enterprises relies on 5G private networks

Enterprises are continually seeking ways to improve business outcomes. Productivity, operational efficiency, quality, cost, workplace safety, revenue growth and sustainability are all areas that dictate the success or failure of a business. To realize such outcomes, an outstanding digital infrastructure is essential. 5G is the technology that promises to enable new services and applications that will allow enterprises to address …

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Many companies are still failing on customer experiences

Businesses are spending hundreds of thousands of dollars evaluating their customer experience, but even when they discover friction points, they do very little to address them. As a result, they’re missing out on countless repeated customer engagements, and eventually, on higher profits. This is according to a new report from enterprise software specialists IFS which polled more than 1,700 executives …

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Remote working needs are driving investment in new IT

Businesses are investing in new IT solutions to facilitate remote working, even though they’re severely strained on cash, a new report from iOFFICE’s Teem. Called “The state of workplace tech”, the paper polled 300 IT professionals, HR managers, and workplace experience leaders from the United States. It claims that for two in three respondents, a positive employee experience and the …

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More Brits are planning to start their own business this year

Despite the Covid-19 pandemic wreaking havoc among entrepreneurs, many have not been discouraged and will start even more businesses this year.  A new report from NatWest found that these people will need all the help they can get to make things work. Partnering with various business schools and universities across the country, the bank polled some 9,400 adults, and discovered …

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