During 2018, much of the technology news seemed to focus on data security. The Facebook/Cambridge Analytica scandal saw 87 million social media users’ details made available to the research agency without consent. Big businesses announced data breaches or miss-use, including Amazon, Uber and Marriott. Plus, the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) arrived in May […]

The festive season is wonderful but also has a huge impact on our environment. Technology can help ease the impact of Christmas on our planet and our wallets. Here are our top tips for working with technology during the festive season: 1. LED Lighting – for Christmas and beyond Christmas tree lights are switched on for […]

A new survey has unveiled the current state of technology investment and skills within UK businesses. It also shows leaders’ views about the future of IT within the workplace. The research involved UK workers within and outside of technology, plus business leaders (directors and chief executives). The results, published by Computer Weekly, were very interesting… […]

A survey of nearly 2,000 IT decision-makers has discovered IT managers’ immediate priorities and imminent spending plans. Interestingly, more than half of the respondents (56%) have a larger budget than last year, with an average increase of 6%. This year’s Computer Weekly/Tech Target IT Priorities survey found that: “2018 is the cusp of the big […]

Research shows that in the UK, we spend more time using technology than sleeping. In fact, UK adults spend an average of eight hours and 41 minutes a day on media devices, compared with the average night’s sleep of eight hours and 21 minutes. Results found that British workers spend nine hours a day sitting […]

Commuting Sucks! This summer has brought a new level of horror to commuting. Crowds, a heatwave and unprecedented train problems… it’s definitely time to consider remote working. The Benefits of Remote Working Working remotely helps both employees and the organisation. 91% of British firms have employees working remotely and from home. Half of the UK […]

A deluge of privacy policies and subscribe requests heralded the arrival of the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) at the end of May. From a user perspective, it’s a positive step. For businesses, it’s an opportunity to review and update interactions with customers, ensuring compliance and optimum efficiency. This is where technology has a […]

With so much choice available, it’s easy to see how choosing your IT support solution can be confusing. Here’s a checklist of what you should expect from your IT support provider: Plain Speaking Each industry has its own jargon and technical terms. IT probably has more than most. However, it is reasonable to expect any […]

Cloud storage is an online service which enables you to store, back-up and remotely access your data – from anywhere. All you need is an internet connection. It’s flexibility and cost-effectiveness mean that the online storage market is growing fast.  In fact, the cloud storage market is projected to achieve a compound annual growth rate […]

As more of our business and personal lives become digital and cloud-based, cyber security has never been so important. When it comes to staying safe in our digital world, one tip applies to all: prevention is better than cure. Regardless of the size of your business, you need to be prepared… cyber crime happens every […]