Using AI to tackle bias in expense management

Of all the dramatic changes caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, the widespread shift to working from home is certainly one of the most significant. Predictably, employee ‘travel and entertainment’ (T&E) expenses are way down, but the change to widespread remote work has meant the emergence of a whole new category of employee expenses. AppZen research shows that amongst UK employees …

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Why we shouldn’t be so quick to write off the potential of smart cities

Over the past decade, there has been an explosion of embedded sensors, mobile devices, high-speed wireless connectivity and advanced analytics within urban spaces. These have provided city agencies with a wealth of data and insights that resulted in the creation of the “smart city,” places where technology and data are used to enable better decisions that improve citizens’ quality of …

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A discount isn’t just for Christmas – why data can hold the key to relationships that go beyond the festive season

However, an increased adoption of digital technology has resulted in much more data being readily available – and consumers are calling for enhanced transparency and stewardship of that data. With a growing awareness around data privacy rights, consumers have become more intentional about what type of data they share, and with whom. In fact, over six-in-ten (64 percent) consumers say …

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ICO warns SolarWinds victims they must report any related breaches

The UK data privacy watchdog, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), is warning businesses that were potentially breached through a compromised SolarWinds Orion patch that they are obliged to report the incident within three days of its discovery. In a statement published on the ICO website, the regulator stated that all businesses that used the compromised version of the Orion IT …

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Boris’s 10 point plan will transform the energy sector as we know it – but is it ready?

Technology right at the heart center of the nation’s green industrial recovery.  Rachel Eyres is a Business Unit Leader at Expleo UK. She has over 20 years’ experience in the energy and utilities sector, working with many different customers and learning along the way about energy retail, smart metering, power distribution/smart grids and smart cities. She is very interested in …

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Why the future of remote learning depends on fixed wireless broadband

The same study revealed that an additional 60,000 students stated they do not have home internet access whatsoever, meaning a large proportion of students are completely unable to learn online. Businesses and schools around the world could never have forecast the extreme events of 2020. Covid-19 has had an enormous impact on every sector, but the public sector has been …

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Digital transformation and how to future-proof your business

Digital transformation must be a top priority for business leaders and not just the IT department as it should be the foundation of, and driving force behind how, an organization is structured and run. This is because modern workplace solutions go beyond simply upgrading and optimizing IT systems and processes for time and cost saving purposes. Instead, they are about …

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Giving rural areas access to reliable internet services will be pivotal in 2021

2020 has been one of the most challenging years in recent history. In a time when many of us have been physically separate from those we love, internet connectivity has provided a lifeline for many. From remote working and video calling, to online deliveries and endless hours of streaming, it has become even more central to our lives. However, the …

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Uncovered: Are hackers getting smarter and are you really being targeted by China?

To stay ahead of the race and gain a competitive edge, every year businesses are innovating more and more, adopting new process and technologies to tackle different challenges. This has been amplified almost tenfold this year due to the widespread shift to remote working. However, any innovation or major technological overhaul opens up a pandora’s box of issues and comes …

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Best VOIP providers of 2020

Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) has been around for quite some time, but it wasn’t before the development and popularization of cloud-based phone systems and mobile devices that it experienced a true revolution. Thanks to their low price, quick setup, and ease of use, cloud-based VoIP systems have become an indispensable companion to businesses of all shapes and sizes. Not …

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