New ICO Head and Data Protection Law Reforms
Data Protection Reforms Since Brexit, the UK government has been seeking to reform data protection regulations in the UK in a way that it says will cut down on what Digital Secretary Oliver Dowden has been quoted describing as the “needless bureaucracy” of the current system of data protection and data transfer between countries. The Government message […]
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Windows 11 May Not Work On Your Computer. But You Can Try!
A Microsoft recent update announcement about Windows 11 appears to say that although the new OS still won’t run on some older PC’s, Microsoft doesn’t plan to stop you from trying. The Problem When Microsoft’s June Windows 11 announcement showed that its minimum hardware requirements meant that it would only support eighth generation and newer […]
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Microsoft Hikes Prices
Microsoft has announced that from March 1st 2022, it will increase the prices of its Microsoft 365 and Office 365 subscription plans. How Much? Microsoft says that the price rises, which could be as much as 25 percent, will affect its commercial products in the following ways: Microsoft 365 Business Basic, will rise from $5 […]
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Technology & Natasha’s Law
What is Natasha’s law? Natasha’s law is a new law coming into effect in October 2021, it relates to food hygiene and safety. In particular, how pre-packaged food is labeled for people who suffer from allergies. It is no secret what happened to Natasha Ednan-Laperouse who passed away from a severe allergic reaction in 2016, […]
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$610 Million Hackers Return Most Of The Crypto-Cash
On 12 August, the Poly Network DeFi platform announced that, following the theft of $610 Million in digital coins, the hacker thieves had returned $342 million. However, it’s been reported that more recently, almost all of the stolen crypto has now been returned. The Hack The original theft, which had taken place just two days […]
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Vodafone Introducing Roaming Charges From January
Vodafone has become the second big operator to announce the re-introduction of roaming charges in Europe for new and upgrading customers from January 2022. New, Upgrading, or Changing After 11 August 2021 New customers of the network, those upgrading, and those changing their call plans after 11 August will qualify for the new daily charges […]
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Apps & Zapps – Ideas For Automating Your Business
In this article, we look at how Zapier and other alternatives can be used to link apps together and create automated workflows that can carry out daily/weekly marketing tasks for you in the background while you get on with running your business. Zapier Zapier (https://zapier.com/) is a tool that can automate repetitive tasks between two […]
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Protecting Your Business From Spam & Ransomware
Just like every other industry, the hospitality is changing its systems and how they operate and going completely digital. But with that comes risks, the increased risk of spam and ransomware attacks makes all businesses including hospitality vulnerable. But there is good news, there are ways to protect yourself and your business, keep reading to […]
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Half Of Adults Unaware of Medical Records Sharing Scheme
A survey by consumer watchdog Which? has revealed that almost half of adults in England are unaware of plans for their medical records to be shared with a new NHS database. What Data Sharing? Back in May, NHS Digital launched its plan for sharing medical data from GP records in England. As part of the […]
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What Is Business Process Management?
In this article, we take a brief look at Business Process Management (BPM), how it works, and how it can add value. What Is Business Process Management (BPM)? BPM is also referred to as business process improvement (BPI), business process re-engineering, continual improvement process (CIP), and process improvement. BPM is the ongoing, continuous practice or […]
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Why Is Data Science…Big?
In this article, we look at what data science is, and what is driving its growth and value to businesses and organisations worldwide. Data Science Data science uses multiple disciplines, scientific methods, and processes (e.g. domain expertise, programming skills, data engineering, data preparation, data mining, predictive analytics, machine learning, data visualisation, and knowledge of mathematics […]
Read moreCan Technology Give Us Sustainablilty?
With sustainability and being eco-friendly a hot topic in today’s world, it’s important for all businesses across all sectors to make an effort to do their bit, and hospitality is no expectation. There are many ways pubs, clubs, restaurants, and hotels can all do their bit, read on to find out. Why is it important? […]
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