Tag Archive for Technology

Email: Top tips for avoiding a major cyber attack vector

In the wake of last week’s attacks, new facts are still surfacing about WannaCry ransomware. The ransomware leverages a known vulnerability called EternalBlue that is widespread in older Windows operating systems and was patched in a security update Microsoft released in early March. This vulnerability allows the malware to travel from system to system, which
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Invest in dedicated websites to yield stronger ROI in the future

Start-ups must invest in a comprehensive online platform, rather than relying on simple template sites to boost business operations. Will Morris, managing partner at Alchemy Digital, explains that by incurring an initial hit on costs for website services, having an integrated and carefully constructed online platform can pay dividends down the line. Will explains, ‘For
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GDPR – one year to go: data protection for the new age

This month marks one year until GDPR finally comes into effect, and in the coming months, many businesses will be finalising, or perhaps even beginning, preparations for their overall data protection strategy. Though current legislation, such as the Data Protection Act of 1998, provides a starting point for safeguarding data, these new regulations will require
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How technology can be the key to your fitness and wellbeing

Technology continues to permeate every aspect of our lives – transforming our day to day existence. Digital fitness technology is no exception. We have seen smartphone applications, fitness trackers and wearables grow in popularity over recent years, but what impact are they really having on our society? Are they simply part of cyclical attempts to
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How can AI really benefit your business?

A few years ago, Artificial Intelligence (AI) would be regarded with suspicion by many businesses, perhaps considered a fad which would deliver few benefits. Nowadays, it’s becoming increasingly mainstream, and is encoded into many applications without most of us realising, even the predictive keyboard on our Smartphones. This is just a glimpse of the potential
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GDPR and Brexit: What every small business should know

With the nation’s decision to leave the EU came lots of questions about our regulatory environment, both in terms of current laws and also ones due to come into force. One in particular is GDPR. How do business owners make sense of the combination of GDPR and Brexit? A major improvement and modernisation of how
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Cybersecurity: Are your employees doing their part?

If you were a hacker, would you target your small business or a large enterprise with ten times the revenue? The answer may seem obvious – clearly the larger organisation is the more attractive target, is it not? The Verizon 2017 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) reveals otherwise. In 2016, two-thirds of breached organisations had
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The digital building blocks of every small business

Imagine you’re a founder of a fresh young company. Or perhaps an entrepreneur looking to take your business to the next level. Whether you are bringing your business to market, or turning up the gear on digital marketing, chances are, you are thinking about your website. In today’s hyper-competitive digital age, your online presence says a
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