Brexit deal recommends use of long-dead software

Imagine copy-and-pasting chunks of legislation into the Brexit trade agreement. Believe it or not, that seems to be exactly what happened. As reported by the BBC, it has been discovered that the Brexit deal refers to Netscape Communicator 4.0, an internet client essentially dead for more than 20 years now, as a “modern e-mail package”. It also recommends the usage …

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Growth in the face of Brexit chaos – how brands can overcome the logistics of going global

Brexit and its long-awaited impact have once again been the talk of the nation in recent weeks. This time, however, time is well and truly running out. With just weeks left for final Brexit negotiations to take place, and EU representatives insisting there will be ‘no more deadlines’, fears of a no-deal scenario continue to grow. Retailers have faced a …

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Brexit confusion playing havoc with key IT update schedules

As a result of confusion surrounding Brexit, the IT systems of suppliers in the UK face serious disruption. According to a report from The Telegraph, due to the fact that it is still not clear whether or not there will be a no-deal Brexit, suppliers are unsure about crucial updates to their IT systems. Speaking to the publication, Steve Barlett, …

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Many IT SMBs have made no Brexit contingency plans

Even though many small and medium-sized businesses (SMB) in the UK work with organizations elsewhere in Europe, and almost a third of their income stems from these partnerships, many businesses remain ill-prepared for Brexit. According to a new report from Aldermore bank, businesses have been preoccupied with tackling the Covid-19 pandemic and could not find the time or the strength …

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