How would your business manage if its key systems or data were suddenly taken away, and replaced with a note demanding money for their safe return? Welcome to the world of ransomware, which has become a growing threat in recent years. While it won’t really make your systems disappear, its effect amounts to almost the
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Making time for success: The advantages of outsourcing online payments for SMEs
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According to research carried out by the American Express Global SME Pulse, SMEs in the United Kingdom, and globally, are confident about their future business performance and optimistic about the economy, with 50 per cent of UK SMEs anticipating revenue growth of at least 4 per cent over the next 12 months. In today’s society,
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Your small business hosting needs: What to know before you buy
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If you’re new to the world of online business, then it can be tough to figure out whether a web host is any good, or not. After all, how you are you meant to determine whether disk storage features and bandwidth still matter? What kind of hosting service are you supposed to go with, and
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SMEs must take practical action to address consequences of digital transformation
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Business in the Community and Accenture Strategy are urging businesses to provide all employees with digital skills training and lifelong learning to help them navigate the rapidly changing technological landscape. This is one of a series of recommendations published today as part of comprehensive new guidance to help businesses ensure that digital transformation has a
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Why SMEs need to be aware of GDPR
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For many months now, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has graced media headlines, and with just 12 months until businesses are required to comply, SMEs need to be thinking ahead. Although it may seem like another addition to the list of responsibilities for the business owner, this is an important one to take note
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The importance of cyber security infrastructure hygiene
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The importance of network security and its early undertaking is something most businesses are aware of. Yet, what is often dismissed is the fact that maintaining a cyber security infrastructure is an ongoing responsibility. Benefits are both immediate and long term. But only if defence systems and practices are continually evolving as threats are. Your
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The sensitive data hidden in your documents that you didn’t know about
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You’re probably here because you think you don’t know what metadata is or how it is used, but in fact you’ve probably used it every single day. Now don’t be alarmed. Metadata has a scary reputation because of certain cases of high-profile cyber-spying by the NSA, but no matter what your views are on metadata
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Seven essentials for creating an unbeatable mobile ERP strategy
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Mobile technology is becoming essential as a workplace productivity tool and is changing the way businesses operate. Mobile Enterprise Resource Planning (mobile ERP) is a system built specifically for the mobile user, using the system through a device such as a smartphone or tablet instead of a location fixed computer. Users need access to accurate,
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Using cloud servers for data storage
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Cloud computing is on the rise. With improved security features, scalable storage options and pay-as-you-go packages, it’s easy to see why so many businesses have already migrated their data storage to the cloud. If your business is considering adopting cloud services for storage, we’ve researched the risks, benefits and practicalities to help you make the
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The holy grail of customer experience management
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When it comes to managing the customer experience, technology is critical, but it is not a standalone silver bullet solution; human interaction must still be made available to support the customer journey and drive revenue. When small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) invest heavily in technology, it is undeniably a commendable practice. Across all sectors, SMEs are
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