ChatGPT £16 Monthly Subscription Trial Begins
The inevitable monthly subscription for ChatGPT is a step closer following the introduction of a trial ‘ChatGPT Plus’ service in the US priced at $20 (circa £16) per month. Just The US For Now OpenAI say that the new ChatGPT Plus service is just available to customers in the United States but will be made […]
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IT Support & Your Start-Up Business
Starting a business can be difficult, there are so many things to think about, plan, and budget for. IT can be one thing that is swept under the rug, and we understand it may not be at the forefront of your mind, but we are here to tell you why it should be. We will […]
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What’s All The Fuss About Davos And How Does It Affect Business-Tech?
In this feature, we look at what is known as ‘Davos’ is, why it exists, plus how it can help the worlds of business and technology. What Is It? The World Economic Forum (WEF) is an annual meeting held in Davos, a small ski resort town in the Swiss Alps. The WEF meeting in Davos […]
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What Is ‘Job Boomeranging’ ?
Here we look at the trend of ‘job boomeranging’, the reasons why the trend occurred, and why businesses may choose to re-hire boomerangers. What Is It? Job boomeranging refers to when an employee leaves a company and then returns to work for the same company at a later date. How Has It Come About? The […]
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Fewer Victims Pay Ransomware, Yet More Victims
Blockchain data platform Chainanalysis has reported that cybercriminals have seen a 40 per cent fall in their earnings as more people have refused to pay the ransom following ransomware attacks. More Strains With Shorter Lifespans However, the number of unique ransomware strains being used in attacks increased dramatically in 2022 (Fortinet). Also, Chainanalysis reports that […]
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IT Support For Charities & Not For Profits
Finding an IT partner who can support the needs of your charity or not-for-profit organisation can be challenging. Keeping the money inside your organisation is essential so you can support those who need you the most, that’s why Astaris have the perfect IT solution. we support you so you can support them… We’re breaking down […]
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Sailing Towards Sustainability
Here we look at the new technologies which could lead to a more environmentally friendly and ‘cleaner’ shipping industry, plus we look briefly at promising clean tech innovations for air freight. The Challenge With 90 per cent of global trades transported by sea, traditional cargo ships are responsible for a significant portion of the world’s […]
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Why Use Outsourced IT Support?
Looking at this question in two parts, here we’ll be firstly looking at the pros and cons of opting for outsourced IT support. The Popularity Of Outsourced IT Support A considerable number of businesses in the UK now use outsourced IT support, as outsourcing has become a popular way for businesses to access specialised expertise […]
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No Bank Robberies For First Time Ever (in Denmark)
Although figures show no bank robberies last year in Denmark, it appears online banking fraud and other forms of digital crime are now replacing the traditional ‘hold-up’. Why No Bank Robberies? It is believed that the recent Danish bank association ‘Finans Danmark’ figures showing no physical bank robberies in 2021 compared to 221 back in […]
Read moreTwitter Data Breach & How We Can Learn From It
Last week Twitter was hacked in a data breach, resulting in approximately 200 million email addresses being leaked. In this blog, we are looking at what we can learn from this and how we can start to improve security in our businesses, along with a little help from Astaris… What and how has this happened? […]
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Fuss Over Fusion
US scientists have announced a major breakthrough in their efforts to create nuclear fusion energy after they were able to produce more energy from a fusion experiment than was put in, for the first time, ever. What Is Nuclear Fusion? Whereas current nuclear power plants split atoms in a process known as ‘fission’ to generate […]
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Rent-a-Robot
It’s been reported that global logistics firm DHL is using “a good number” of leased robots to help it deal with high demand over the Christmas period. What For … And Where? The Wall Street Journal has reported that DHL is using leased robots for package handling over the Christmas period. Jobs the robots can help with […]
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