Majority of cloud spend is going to waste

Organizations are wasting billions of dollars every year on unused cloud-based solutions, while also generating an outsized carbon footprint and risking damage to the internal reputation of IT departments. This is according to a new report from StormForge, a Boston-based company that uses machine learning to reduce cloud waste in enterprise computing. Polling 105 IT professionals for the report, StormForge …

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Workers fear a ‘return to the old ways’ after the pandemic

Despite the obvious benefits of the new technologies implemented by businesses at the start of the pandemic, many employees fear their organizations will roll back the changes as soon as restrictions are lifted. This is according to a poll of nearly 4,000 employees and business leaders across 11 countries, the results of which were published in a new report from …

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Understanding cloud-era Shadow IT and how to stop it

Public cloud solutions have made valuable services available to individual employees through just a few clicks. Services like Google Drive, OneDrive, DropBox, Box, and other cloud solutions are free and generally only require an email address to set up. And it’s never been easier for users to access specialized applications. This makes these types of services very appealing to employees …

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MyFICO review | ITProPortal

Now that we’re spending so much of our time online, purchasing the best identity theft software is an increasingly valuable investment. Damage to your reputation, especially your credit score, can cause untold headaches if you’re trying to reach particular financial goals, like buying a house or a new car. Luckily, there are plenty of tech solutions out there, including MyFICO. …

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IDShield review | ITProPortal

Today’s best idshield deals IDShield grew out of a 50-year-old legal business, and prides itself on its identity monitoring and restoration services, making it a solid choice for identity theft protection. With IDShield, you can be confident that your personal data is being checked for breaches in a range of locations, with instant alerts to let you know there may …

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Identity theft: How to check if your ID has been stolen

Identity theft is a serious and unnerving crime. You could be a victim of it for some time without realizing, after which you might be left with troubling financial, or even legal, repercussions. What’s more, identity theft can take several forms—from credit card cloning to online account hacking. Therefore, exploring the best identity theft protection is a wise move. If …

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PC shipments continue to rise after mega 2020

PC manufacturers had a stellar first quarter of 2021, despite the semiconductor shortage playing havoc with supply chains and the anticipated return to the office. According to a report from analyst house Gartner, global PC shipments rose by roughly a third (32 percent) in Q1, compared to the same period last year. A total of 69.9 million units were sold, …

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How organizations around the globe are continuing to grapple with the impact in-person restrictions are having on supply chain operations

Supply chain operations are under pressure. Twelve months from the beginning of the global pandemic, UK organizations are still struggling with the impact in-person restrictions have had on supply chains. Even though ‘delivery driver’ has become one of UK’s most sought-after jobs in 2020, according to ManPowerGroup, the logistics of ensuring successful last-mile delivery is still difficult to achieve. The …

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UK SMEs aren’t getting the cash flow they need

Multiple lockdowns and changes in consumer habits have had a negative impact on cash flow for most small and medium-sized businesses in the UK. This is according to a new report from lending platform CapitalBox, which surveyed 250 UK SMEs and found that more than two-thirds (68 percent) have suffered. For a quarter of those that reported troubles with their …

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Most business intelligence software isn’t getting used

Businesses are investing large sums of money into Business Intelligence (BI) software, only to have it collect virtual dust on their systems. This is according to a new report from financial performance management and business intelligence consultancy firm MHR Analytics, which states that just four percent of all BI software is being actively used. For a fifth of businesses, more …

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