With Black Friday just around the corner, thousands of deals and discounts will be up for grabs on November 29th. Whether you’re a savvy shopper hunting for bargains or getting a head start on holiday gift shopping, there will be plenty of irresistible offers to take advantage of. However, it’s crucial to stay vigilant, as online scams tend to increase in the lead-up to major sales events. Cybercriminals often take advantage of the larger audiences drawn to websites by discounted prices and special offers, making it more important than ever to protect yourself from potential threats. Marco Farnararo, CEO and…
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Ben Allwright – Technology Leadership Council Member and Chief Executive Officer of Ogi examines how reliable, high-speed internet is reshaping lives, boosting rural communities, and fueling global competitiveness for businesses. Ladies and gentlemen, I give you ‘the internet’…” These are the words many of us might imagine were said when Tim Berners-Lee introduced his groundbreaking idea of a “web of information” back in 1989. This moment planted the seeds of transformation that have grown into the most powerful tool of the 21st century. But as we know, there wasn’t an immediate “Eureka” moment. Instead, it was the decision to…
The average workplace will have a mixture of personality types, from introverts and extroverts to those who are more task-oriented than people-oriented. Online DISC Profile recognises four main personality types that people identify with: dominance, influence, steadiness, and conscientiousness (DISC) which businesses need to familiarise themselves with. Adam Stamm, co-owner of Online DISC Profile, says: “Business managers who recognise their employees’ different personality types can offer better support. For example, a task with many detailed elements that are expected to take a long time to fine-tune is perfect for someone with the ‘C-Style’ or Conscientious Personality. Suppose that individual isn’t…
Businesses have been warned to look out for tell-tale signs their internet security has been compromised. With cyber security threats a very serious problem to businesses, online cloud experts from TelephoneSystems.Cloud have shared the signs that should be monitored to ensure that there has not been any breaches. When a business’s internet security is compromised, there are some unique signs beyond those that affect individuals. These can range from operational disruptions to financial anomalies. According to figures from The Cyber Security Breaches Survey, half of businesses (50%) experienced some form of cyber security breach or attack in the last 12 months. For…
Artificial intelligence has become one of the key transformative forces in today’s business world, unlocking many opportunities for growth, efficiency, and innovation. As currently seen in tools like ChatGPT, the general imagination captures only a slice of what AI can do. For businesses looking to maximise their value whether it be driving profitability, scaling operations, or positioning for a future sale-it’s important to look at more AI applications than just generative text tools. For instance, McKinsey and Company and PwC are leading industry analysts who think AI will make a significant difference economically in the coming years. For example, McKinsey…
The Autumn Statement has been met with a mixed reception by self-directed investors – dubbed DIY investors, in that they actively choose their own investments – according to new research from the wealth manager, Charles Stanley. The highly anticipated Budget, which saw the Government take measures to raise tax and increase spending, succeeded in not causing market panic at the outset, though the longer-term effects of the changes to the UK economy remain to be seen. When asked whether they believe the announcements in the Budget will help UK investors in the long-run, respondents were almost split down the middle, with 38%…
As another year draws in, 2024 has seen some notable changes to the way UK businesses operate and, ultimately, communicate. In this article, Kristian Torode, Director and Co-Founder of business telecoms services provider Crystaline, offers his reflections for the year. A flexible future This year, return to office orders from big name giants such as PwC, Tesco and Santander have continued to drive the home-office-hybrid debate. With it, we’ve seen the emergence of yet another workplace trend. Hushed hybrid refers to the term where managers discreetly allow employees to work from home, or more flexibly, despite official company policy stating…
Innovators from across the country can support the UK’s push to reach net zero by 2050 from today (Tuesday 19 November) as the UK government pushes forward the use of technology, including AI, to deliver new clean energy systems. Launching the second round of the Manchester Prize, teams of innovators, academics, start-ups and entrepreneurs based in the UK will be able to apply for funding to develop solutions which will decarbonise the nation’s energy grid and boost the UK’s energy security. These innovations could prove crucial in the coming years to support the government’s broader mission of transforming the UK into…
The United Kingdom and United States have joined forces at COP29 to speed up the deployment of cutting-edge nuclear technology to help decarbonise industry and boost energy security. The UK Energy Secretary Ed Miliband and US Deputy Secretary of Energy David Turk have today (Monday 18 November) signed a new agreement while in Baku for climate talks that will help pool together billions of pounds worth of nuclear research and development – including the world’s leading academic institutions and nuclear innovators. The UK will take a leading role in the forum, which aims to support information-sharing on advanced nuclear technologies…
Four innovative tech scale up businesses tackling challenges from connecting cancer patients to clinical trials, to improving IT systems’ resistance to cyber-attacks, have been announced as winners of the Unicorn Kingdom Pathfinder Awards (UKPA) – DBT’s largest global awards for tech scale up companies. The awards, hosted by the Department for Business and Trade (DBT), provide a unique opportunity to unearth the most promising businesses in tech and builds on the success of the UK’s Tech Rocketship Awards in 2023, which resulted in £67.4 million investment into the UK. The government is focused on transforming the UK into even more…