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Our editorial board comprises a specialist group of leading industry figures who, in conjunction with the oen editorial team, identify the main drivers of the industry helping to produce regular, thought provoking opinion pieces on the latest issues, challenges and developments.
Making school safety a priority with smart technology
Tuesday 23rd Feb 2021With pupils set to go back to school on 8th March, there are a number of safety measures schools need to implement to ensure the health and wellness of the staff, students and school communities. The first lockdown and closure of schools broug...Read More...
Omnichannel contact centre needs further transformation post-pandemic
Tuesday 23rd Feb 2021For organisations operating contact centres, now is the time to plan for a more settled future where consumer and worker habits are permanently changed from how they were before. This is according to TelcoSwitch, a provider of unified communications ...Read More...
Over 1/3 UK consumers cease purchasing EU goods post-Brexit
Friday 19th Feb 2021Eskenzi PR & Marketing, a voice in the cybersecurity public relations industry has announced the results of a survey which found that over a third (34%) of UK consumers have stopped purchasing goods and services from the European Union since...Read More...
Bureau Veritas presses retailers to refocus on sustainability
Friday 19th Feb 2021Retail businesses are being urged to prioritise their efforts to reduce single-use plastics by Bureau Veritas, following an increase in plastic waste in 2020 as firms took steps to limit human contact during the coronavirus pandemic. Some cafe ...Read More...
The broadband supplier mistakes that cost households hundreds
Thursday 18th Feb 2021With broadband speeds increasing and average costs falling at an average of £37.25 at the end of 2020, comparing broadband packages is increasingly vital for Brits, especially with the majority now working from home. Data released by Com...Read More...
90% admit to boozing while working from home
Monday 21st Dec 2020To say that 2020 has been a tough year is an understatement, and it appears that there has been an increase in the amount of alcohol being consumed at home since the pandemic began. But the worry for many employers is that staff are drinking on the ...Read More...MPU1
PaperCut’s checklist to get print business-ready for 2021
Friday 11th Dec 2020In order for print to be business-ready for 2021, PaperCut has devised a Five Point Print Checklist that public and private sector organisations of all sizes can follow. The advice ensures businesses are maximising their investment in print, w...Read More...
Lack of support during furlough impacted employee happiness and loyalty
Thursday 3rd Dec 2020According to the survey, conducted by Censuswide on behalf of KnowBe4, almost a third of respondents (28%) feel less loyal to their employer post-furlough. Of these individuals, 70 per cent conceded to either not feeling supported by their employer, ...Read More...
Black Friday weekend to smash online sales records
Friday 27th Nov 2020The Black Friday weekend is anticipated to be the largest for online sales on record as the UK remains in lockdown, according to data from eCommerce experts Visualsoft, with daily online sales revenues already having exceeded Cyber Monday 2...Read More...
Around 39% UK consumers intend to spend during the 2020 Black Friday period
Thursday 26th Nov 2020Nearly two-fifths of UK shoppers plan to participate in the Black Friday promotional period this year, with it being an important occasion to purchase Christmas gifts for consumers who have been hardest hit by the economic impacts of COVID-19, says G...Read More...
Predicted future investment in audio technology reflects role in business performance
Monday 23rd Nov 2020Audio quality has become a new priority for global businesses, according to new research published by EPOS. The audio brand’s latest report, ‘Quality Audio: A Sound Investment’ shares insights from 2,000 decision-makers across 7 glo...Read More...
Cloud helps over 90% UK businesses to mitigate the IT challenge of COVID
Friday 20th Nov 2020COVID-19 has forced a real-life, real-time digital transformation on the majority of enterprises, and many leaders have seen digital’s long-term value as a result. This is according to the latest research from Cloud Industry Forum (CIF) which h...Read More...MPU 2
Over half of UK councils don’t have a designated Business Continuity Manager
Thursday 19th Nov 2020A freedom of information (FOI) request conducted by Databarracks has revealed that over half (54%) of councils do not have a designated Business Continuity Manager. However, 91 per cent review their Business Continuity Plans at least a...Read More...
Increased responsibilities pushing IT to breaking point
Monday 16th Nov 2020Increasing pressure on IT teams is pushing many IT decision-makers to the brink of burnout, according to new research from Pulsant, a UK provider of regional data centre and cloud infrastructure services. Nearly two-thirds of UK IT decisio...Read More...
Remote working during lockdown increases ‘Zoom fatigue’
Friday 13th Nov 2020Working remotely during the UK’s first COVID-19 lockdown led to an increase in employees suffering from ‘zoom fatigue’ while generating a need for longer recovery time, says new research by London South Bank University (LSBU). The ...Read More...
Better tech improves patient care confirms 2/3 UK healthcare workers
Wednesday 11th Nov 2020More than two-thirds (68%) of UK healthcare workers (55% globally) agree that investment in new or better technology could help save lives. These are the findings of the new Critical Technology for Critical Care: The State of Mobility in Healthc...Read More...
Amazon charged by EU with breaking competition laws
Wednesday 11th Nov 2020Amazon has been charged by the European Commission with breaking competition rules by abusing its dominant position in online retail. Amazon has said to have used data on the third-party sellers that use its platform to gain an advantage. Amaz...Read More...
PaperCut urges businesses not to forget good print practice
Friday 6th Nov 2020In light of the UK Government’s recent announcement that staff should work from home again if they can, PaperCut is urging businesses to consider the cost and security implications of unmanaged remote print. In March this year, businesse...Read More...MPU 3
71% healthcare organisations more concerned than ever about insider threats
Wednesday 21st Oct 2020Netwrix, a cybersecurity vendor has announced additional findings from its 2020 Cyber Threats Report. Netwrix conducted this online survey in June 2020 to understand how the pandemic and ensuing work-from-home initiatives changed the IT risk lan...Read More...
Retailers must prioritise H&S ahead of online xmas sales spike
Wednesday 7th Oct 2020With tighter coronavirus restrictions forcing increasing numbers of Christmas shoppers online this year, compliance authority Bureau Veritas is advising retailers and logistics firms to prepare for the extra health, safety and hygiene risks this rise...Read More...