Many business leaders have had a rough ride over the past two years. However, the corporate world can be an unforgiving environment, global pandemic or not. We live and work in an increasingly litigious world and any indication of wrongdoing or malpractice (intentional or otherwise), runs the risk of costly […]
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Online Safety Bill: legal but harmful now permitted
Social media sites will no longer have to take down material designated “legal but harmful” as part of the government’s proposed plans for online safety. With many social media sites failing to enforce a sharp, consistent and effective content moderation programme, the internet is becoming an increasingly dangerous place for […]
Why auditors should stop choosing convenience over security
USING multiple channels to collaborate with clients could lead to data breaches and financial losses, according to a new survey commissioned by Ideagen Plc. According to the survey, of 547 accounting and advisory professionals in the UK and US, auditors are predominately choosing convenience over security when sharing files with […]
The fax is dead! Long live the fax!
Fax remains a pervasive technology underpinning vital business processes and productivity Fax today remains a pervasive technology, powering many of the things we all rely on from finance and insurance, to buying a house, for healthcare and forgetting the food on our plates. This is even though the UK telecommunications […]
Skills shortage and recession fears could halt tech investment
More than half of UK business leaders believe their companies’ digital platforms (websites, apps and customer-facing tech) fail to stand out against competitors, with almost half ready to invest in making improvements in 2023, new research from Studio Graphene has revealed. The digital agency commissioned an independent survey of 754 senior […]
There is No Silver Bullet for Secure, Cheap and Easy Login
One Time Passwords (OTP) along with pins and codes were originally designed to be used as a second factor of authentication to the humble and flailing password. However, over time, like passwords, OTP’s have also become weak as hackers turned their attention toward breaking them, yet they are both very […]
Businesses need to upskill Gen Z and Alpha for the future of work
The World Economic Forum has estimated that 150 million new technology jobs will be created globally over the next five years, and 77% of all jobs will require digital skills from workers by 2030. However, businesses currently face a global shortage of digital skills, with only 33% of technology jobs worldwide filled […]
UK PLC ‘sleepwalking’ into major AI skills crisis
Organisations must reskill and train up their workforce now to avoid wasting AI and Machine Learning investments Marlow, UK (21 September, 2022) – Former star of BBC Show Dragons’ Den, James Caan CBE, is calling for urgent action to tackle a major AI and analytics skills crisis that’s already stifling […]
5 Packaging Design Tips That Will Increase ROI
For many companies, marketing and branding can be hindered by poor packaging designs. Good packaging is at the core of establishing a visual connection between product and producer – it needs to be engaging and consistent. With more and more new products entering the market every week, it’s become increasingly […]
Understanding how all businesses can benefit from voice analytics
82% of customers now consider no longer engaging with a business after a poor customer experience. Understanding potential issues before they arise could therefore be the single most valuable thing a business can do to retain customers, which can be provided by voice analytics solutions. In a byline, James Lockhart, Head […]