Chatbots are everywhere. A recent Oracle survey reported that around 80 per cent of businesses will be using them by 2020. By this time, Gartner predicts that 85 per cent of customer interactions will be handled by a machine and Bill Meisel of TMA Associates has projected that chatbots will generate over $600 billion in
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How low code development tools can help small businesses launch their apps
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Over half of small businesses owned by millennials – born in the early 1980s – have developed a mobile app, but only 13 per cent of small businesses owned by baby boomers (those born between 1946 and 1964) have, according to a recent survey from research by ratings and review firm Clutch. The report also
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Internet of Things (IoT) testing
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IoT evolved in 2010 when dedicated servers and applications featuring IoT emerged to link daily-life devices with the internet for smart controlling. Wait! What is IoT? IoT is, basically, the exchange of data between devices that employ microchips to transfer data between several servers. It may be your smartwatch, counting the number of steps you
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Tech for start-ups: three IT essentials to help your new business
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Start-ups are appearing everywhere. Since the global recession, millions of people in the UK have decided that they would prefer to work for themselves rather than work for someone else. Despite improvements in the global and national economy, this trend shows no signs of slowing down. In 2015, 608,100 new businesses were incorporated, up 4.6 per
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Improve your cyber security using the ‘Check and Change’ method
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Despite their prevalence, SMBs have traditionally been under-served when it comes to cyber security options, especially in comparison to what’s available to larger organisations. Historically, cyber criminal activity has focused on consumers and large enterprises as the most lucrative targets. And while these audiences continue to be a focus, the number of security solutions available
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Data protection officers, security issues and the positive impacts of GDPR
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Headlines surrounding the imminent arrival of GDPR give dire warnings of the potential fines for not adhering to the new regulations. Additionally, there is a fair amount of conflicting information on what needs to be done to be ready for the implementation of GDPR and to comply with the new laws. It is important to
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Considering a switch to IT managed services? Read on
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Within recent years, the IT industry has been moving at a pace which we may never experience again in our lifetimes. With more cloud options becoming available and continuous changes across the industry, it can be difficult for small businesses to keep up or have the inclination or investment to build a team inhouse to
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How the right technology can transform your business
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Transforming businesses with technology isn’t a new idea by any means, but incorporating technology is now a must-have for a business. From manufacturing and retail to design and creative services, all businesses – no matter how small – can improve, innovate and grow. Taking advantage of new technological advances is one way to immeasurably improve productivity,
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Everything you need to consider about business smartphones
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Running a successful company is important, and you’ve got to do everything you can to ensure that you attain this success. And that means looking at all the different facets of the business and doing what you can to improve them. You need to think about how you can make your business more remote so
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How small businesses can make the UK a leader in artificial intelligence
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From the Alan Turing Institute to DeepMind, the UK boasts a rich history and exciting present in machine learning and artificial intelligence research and development, led by academia and industry. According to recent research, AI is the largest commercial opportunity for Britain, projected to add £232 billion to the UK economy by 2030. SMEs and
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