Non-profits: how to do cyber-security the right way
Non-profit businesses hold a wealth of funds and valuable data that make them an enticing target for hackers. Though modern security solutions exist to help protect them, budgetary constraints and lack of knowledge can make charities more vulnerable than other businesses. While it’s difficult to discern the true number, due to lack of reporting, a […]
IT priorities for small businesses in 2021
Small businesses are poised to enter a new year that, for the first time, is focusing on creating fewer in-person connections with customers, rather than more. The rapid digitalisation of the past year has created an environment where SMBs must adapt to remain competitive. The priorities of small businesses are shifting as a result, towards […]
How to protect your #1 asset: your business identity
A business, in most cases, lives or perishes by its brand. A good visual identity can create feelings of familiarity and positivity for customers, whilst offering significant competitive advantage. It’s also about internal character though – your brand can affect how employees think of the business and their roles. A strong brand can increase employee […]
Hiring remote workers: your onboarding checklist
Working from home is a phenomenon that isn’t going away. Businesses and employees have realised the benefits of a flexible work environment, and economic uncertainty will see companies less willing to shell out for pricey office space. But starting a new job remotely can be scary and intimidating. New starters don’t have their co-workers around […]
How IT has evolved during 2020
Despite its significant challenges, 2020 has been a monumental year for IT and technology in businesses across many industries. Out of necessity, the world has undergone rapid adoption of remote working solutions, but we’ve also seen technology utilised in more innovative, niche ways. In the hospitality and retail industries, self-service has been on the rise. […]
Do you know how hackers attack?
The workplace has transformed rapidly over the past ten years, as enterprises look to take advantage of the emerging technologies. Increasingly, employers and employees alike are able to leverage modern communications platforms and cloud technology to greatly enhance productivity and collaboration. As adoption of internet-based solutions increases, however, so does cybercrime. Almost half of UK […]
Remote education – technology tools for success
Students across the world have been met with a very atypical environment this educational year. They’re trading desks in classrooms for virtual learning spaces, and teachers have so far been faced with many challenges associated with this kind of learning. Whilst nothing will replace in-person teaching, education has been trending towards remote learning for some […]
How e-signatures can offer value and ROI for your business
E-signature technology doesn’t often catch headlines, but behind the scenes its market has been growing rapidly over the last decade. Between 2014 and 2017, adoption of e-signature software snowballed from £67 million to £561 million worldwide. As companies continue to evolve their flexible working practices, that revenue figure is only going to increase. Even before […]
Visions of a post-pandemic workforce
With the heavy impact Covid-19 has had on economies, jobs, and business operations, the prevailing question is “when will everything go back to the way it was?”. The security and resilience many organizations previously enjoyed has been in flux as they’ve been forced to adapt to regulations that are changing daily. As we head into […]
Cybersecurity essentials for businesses looking to become data-centric in 2021
Due to the chaos of the coronavirus pandemic, cyber-attacks have seen a sharp upward curve this year – accelerating the increase that’s been occurring over the last five years. According to cybersecurity company Darktrace, malicious emails targeting home workers increased from 12% before the first UK lockdown to 60% just six weeks later. Such attacks often […]