Many IT pros share their work devices at home
It appears IT professionals are as guilty of poor cybersecurity practices as the wider workforce, a report from access management firm OneLogin suggests. Based on a poll of 2,000 remote workers, the report states that IT pros often fail to take their own advice, with many sharing their devices with other members of the household, installing unsolicited applications and leaving …
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Edge computing set to play an increasingly important role for businesses
Although just a quarter of businesses are harnessing edge computing today, almost all (89 percent) believe it will play an important role within the next decade. This is according to a new report from Telehouse International Corporation of Europe, which suggests businesses want to “bring applications closer to data sources” by 2030. Besides edge, businesses also expect to shift further …
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Many skilled technologists would consider taking a job at a start-up
Most technology professionals would consider working at a start-up instead of an established organization. This is according to a new report from Talent Works, which claims that factors such as opportunity for growth and the ability to work with the latest tech are major motivators. Polling technology staff in the UK, Talent Works found that almost three quarters would take …
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SMB sector could become main driver of 5G-related revenue
Small businesses could account for a major portion of 5G revenue for communication services providers (CSPs), according to a new report from BearingPoint//Beyond and Omdia. However, CSPs do not recognize SMBs as a main source of B2B revenue and are focused predominantly on enterprises, despite these organizations representing just one percent of businesses worldwide. SMBs, on the other hand, have …
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UK PC sales saw huge rise in 2020
As the pandemic swept across the UK, the country went on a technology shopping spree, fresh figures from analyst firm IDC suggest. According to a report from The Register, IDC claims that four million new PCs were sold in the UK in the fourth quarter alone, representing a 58.5 percent jump year-on-year. A total of 439,000 desktops were also shipped, …
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Website design and UX for businesses; a year in review and 2021 forecast
As technology and the digital world ever evolves – even more so due to the recent pandemic and physical separations – so does the need for designers, digital businesses and web teams to keep at the forefront of innovation and demand. Design and UX can make or break the customer journey. Here are the biggest UX and design changes and …
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Hybrid working is changing the lives of many UK workers
The hybrid working model, whereby employees split their time between their home and office, is changing how many UK workers live. According to a new report from Microsoft, while most employees are living somewhat happier lives thanks to remote working, they are also working longer hours and finding themselves stressed at work more frequently. The company recently polled 4,000 UK …
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EU expected to permit data to flow into the UK
The European Commission will continue to allow data to flow freely into the UK from EU nations, the Financial Times has reported. The commission has drafted a decision, stating that the UK has an adequate set of rules and regulations around safeguarding personal data, which should be signed off before the end of the week. The decision will be a …
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The current rate of technological change means careerlong-learning is now a must
It’s safe to say that “the career for life” is over. People now hold an average of 15 jobs in their working lifetime. What’s more, according to Deloitte the lifespan of a skill has decreased to just five years from 30 on average. Rapid technological advancements are increasingly impacting the traditionally steady trajectory of professional development, as businesses adopt new …
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Businesses failing to capitalize on their data
Most businesses believe they understand the value of real-time data analytics, but a new report from KX suggests many are missing out on potential gains. Based on a poll of 600 professionals and IT decision makers from various industries, the report states less than a third (31 percent) think about real-time analytics at the second, or sub-second level. For the …
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