With the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) coming into effect in May 2018, private information that isn’t destroyed correctly, or stored securely, could lead to UK businesses being fined a substantial £20 million per breach. With such huge financial penalties in play, it is vital that sensitive information audits are conducted by businesses who
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Tech That Will (Probably) Die in 2018
by Rob Marvin • • 0 Comments
These apps, companies, and devices have flown too close to the sun. The tech grim reaper is coming for them, and he is without mercy.
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Top five apps to help beat the productivity slump in 2018
by Owen Gough • • 0 Comments
Low productivity has undeniably been a major issue for the UK economy throughout 2017. So, as 2018 comes around, it’s more important than ever to get ahead of the game and make a fantastic start to the year ahead. The following apps can play a crucial part in success by cutting out daily time-drains and
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I Tried Out an Exoskeleton That Some Ford Workers Are Using — and It Was Great
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The EksoVest isn’t quite the robot suit Jeff Bezos piloted, but it’s a look into the near future of work.
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As cyber risk grows, 2018 is the year to get proactive about security
by Owen Gough • • 0 Comments
When it comes to online threats, the landscape moves so quickly that it’s difficult to accurately predict what the coming 12 months hold in store. But one thing we can say with certainty is that the UK’s SMEs will once again be on the receiving end of a barrage of cyber-attacks, from ransomware to data
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Four ways merchants can keep up with Christmas card payments
by Owen Gough • • 0 Comments
It’s no secret the Christmas shopping season is the most hectic time of year for consumers and retailers – and 2017 has been busier than ever for SMEs. Last year, the average household spent £810 on gifts, food, drink, decorations, and travel during the Christmas shopping period, according to the Centre for Retail Research (CRR).
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Technology trends of 2018 – What will the future hold?
by Owen Gough • • 0 Comments
With the introduction of the world’s first AI-enabled smartphone and the rise of Intelligent Voice Assistants, 2017 has seen further advances in technology that continue to facilitate our day to day lives. As the year draws to an end, Huawei reveals the technology trends that are set to impact 2018 and beyond. As part of the
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Insider's Playbook: How Entrepreneurs Can Take Advantage of Livestreaming
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AI Is How You Can Prosper Despite the Global IT Talent Shortage
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GDPR countdown – are you ready?
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Last year the UK government announced the Data Protection Act 1998 will be replaced by General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) from May 2018. The previous act was drafted before the internet and cloud computing had transformed the way personal data is traded and potentially exploited by businesses. GDPR aims to not only resolve these issues
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