Workplace technology upgrades leaving employees frustrated
Businesses were forced to implement a host of technological changes last year to support the wholesale transition to remote working. While most employees see this as a positive, some were left frustrated. This is according to a new report from software company Citrix, based on a poll of 1,000 UK office workers in large businesses. Asking employees about their workplace …
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Businesses struggling to manage multi-cloud environments
Multi-cloud is becoming increasingly popular, but the complexity of the cloud infrastructure is posing various challenges for businesses. This is according to a new report from cloud identity security company ThycoticCentrify, which claims organizations are increasingly opting for cloud-based identity and access management (IAM) and privileged access management (PAM) solutions as a result. Polling 150 IT decision-makers in the US …
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UK sets out new cyberscurity laws for IoT era
The UK government is planning a new set of laws that aims to improve the security of consumer-oriented Internet of Things (IoT) devices. In a press release, the UK government said Brits are increasingly purchasing various internet-connected devices, from smartwatches to cameras, seemingly oblivious to the threats that come with these devices. To make sure manufacturers do all they can …
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UK firms could struggle to attract tech talent without remote working
The pandemic has placed remote working in the spotlight, with many businesses and employees coming to understand the range of benefits for the first time. However, new research from recruitment platform CodinGame shows organizations aren’t rushing to offer remote working positions to new tech employees, which could make finding and retaining top talent a challenge. Analyzing the state of the …
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Why technology and startups are key to accelerating sustainable banking practices
Sustainability has been evolving as an increasingly important issue in the banking industry for a long time now. As stakeholders called for increased importance on Environmental, Social and Governance issues, banks had begun incorporating ESG considerations into their risk management processes, purpose statements and investment decisions. The importance of ESG considerations has been emphasized even more in wake of the …
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More investment in digital technology required to solidify pandemic gains
The Covid-19 pandemic has expedited the digital plans of many UK businesses, who were forced to improve how they communicate with their customers via digital channels. However, many of the changes made in the past year were mostly short-term measures to ensure continuity. Now, to make sure these changes work for the long term, organizations will need to invest further. …
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UK government turns to Microsoft for digital transformation assistance
The UK government has agreed a new deal with Microsoft, giving public sector organizations discounted access to its cloud productivity tools and services. In a blog post, Microsoft explained the Crown Commercial Service, the UK’s largest public procurement body, has signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), running from May 1 until April 2024. Signing the MoU, called the Digital …
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New regulations could soon cause problems for data center operators
As we get closer to summer, data center operators across the UK and Europe will have another cooling-related problem to worry about: remaining compliant with new regulations. This is according to a new report from temperature control equipment supplier Aggreko, which claims that European data centers with mechanical cooling systems need to be particularly careful when refurbishing or replacing their …
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Switching to sustainable IT equipment could save businesses billions
By opting for remanufactured laptops instead of brand new ones, UK businesses could save billions of dollars, while also cutting their carbon footprint drastically. This is according to the sustainable IT experts at Circular Computing, whose latest report claims organizations could stand to save $10.72 billion over the next nine years. By embracing sustainable IT, UK firms would also emit …
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Remote workers are struggling to build relationships with colleagues
Remote working may be great for work-life balance, but it’s terrible for people looking to form meaningful relationships with their coworkers. This is according to a new report from employee engagement and culture app, Totem. Polling 1,000 new starters in the UK, Totem has found that for most (54 percent) it’s been harder to build relationships with colleagues while working …
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