Collaborative tools such as Microsoft Office 365 can seem a bit much for small businesses and SMEs. Still, they allow your team to work together seamlessly across all departments, and in a small or start-up business, productivity is everything and more! In this article we’re going to break down all the benefits of working from […]
Read moreIn this article, we take a brief look at the relative merits of Office 365 compared to Google Workspace and how Google’s recent introduction of features and greater integration have been aimed at challenging Microsoft 365’s dominant position. Google Workspace Many of us are likely to have started with a Gmail account and witnessed how, […]
Read moreRising electricity prices, energy-hungry crypto mining operations and falling cryptocurrency prices are thought to be behind a significant decrease in the amount of electricity being used for crypto mining. What Is Crypto Mining? Crypto mining, such as Bitcoin mining, uses specialised computers that are constantly powered-on and connected to the cryptocurrency network to verify transactions […]
Read moreFollowing a recent Intellectual Property Office (IPO) consultation, it has been decided that AI will not be allowed to patent inventions. What’s The Issue? As highlighted by a legal battle dating back to 2018, some people believe that if AI systems invent something, they should be granted the status of being listed as the inventor […]
Read moreMuch like any business, retailers rely on their IT networks to process transactions and make money without even realising it. PDQs, tills, computers, and more all rely on your network, and if one element fails it creates a weak link in your venue. Find out why investing in professional IT equipment and support is essential […]
Read moreMicrosoft’s Internet Explorer browser has been retired after 27 years and here we take a brief look back over its history and why it fell behind competitors before being succeeded by Microsoft Edge. It Came From ‘Mosaic’ Microsoft first launched its Internet Explorer (IE) browser in 1995. The browser was built under license to Microsoft […]
Read moreA Strengthened EU ‘Code of Practice on Disinformation’ will require big tech companies to take more action to ensure that purveyors of disinformation do not benefit from advertising revenues. Broader Range Of Commitments The strengthened ‘Code of Practice on Disinformation’ will aim to achieve the objectives of the European Commission’s Guidance presented in May 2021, […]
Read moreA government Bill has laid out a new UK data protection regime (which diverges from EU regulations) and which the government says will ease the burden of compliance on businesses. Data Reform Bill The government says that the ‘Data Reform Bill’, announced in this year’s Queen’s Speech, and outlined as part of London Tech Week, […]
Read moreIt’s no secret that costs for our basic needs and utilities have recently increased, and it appears to affect everyone, including businesses. Hospitality businesses in particular are looking at a considerable price increase in things like energy and electricity usage, transportation costs, food and beverage stock, and more. It’s important to look at ways you […]
Read moreFollowing news of a Freedom of Information (FOI) disclosure revealing a lack of public reprimands issued over GDPR breaches in the public sector, we take a closer look at the FOI, what it can be used for, and how it’s linked to the ICO. What Is The Freedom of Information Act? The Freedom of Information […]
Read moreIn this insight, we take a look at Shopify, what it offers, and how it has grown to become a major e-commerce platform. Where And Who? The Canadian-based Shopify Inc. is a multinational e-commerce company founded in 2006 by Tobias Lütke and Scott Lake after they tried to set up an online store for snowboarding […]
Read moreFollowing the recent news that the EU plans to introduce a single, universal charger for all devices, it has been reported that the UK has said that it is not currently considering copying the idea. Just One Universal Charger Cable A week ago, the EU parliament announced that by autumn 2024, USB Type-C will become […]
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