Many companies had already taken their first tentative steps towards remote working before the onset of the Coronavirus. Now, companies in their waves are dealing with getting whole workforces up and running at home - and at speed. Whilst this is an unprecedented environment that organisations are navigating through, the good news is that there are solutions available to businesses, to swiftly combat these challenges. Solutions that not only help maintain productivity but also cause minimal...
Read MoreWhen it comes to the Internet of Things (IoT) the potential for our lives, businesses and industries as a whole to completely transform and improve, from the data being collected from sensors and apps, has never been greater. From a fully connected home, through to data being shared with manufacturers to help enhance products and manufacturing methods, the monitoring of patient wellbeing and medical equipment, with the creation of ‘smart’ hospitals, optimising the supply chain and ensuring...
Read More“The ever-changing demands and expectations of employees coupled with the introduction of advanced new technologies have shaped an entirely different business environment from that of ten years ago. Stories about people losing their jobs to robots have become legion. Last year, it was reported by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), that some 1.5 million people in England are at risk of losing their jobs to automation. By Emma Morris, SAP SuccessFactors Manager, delaware and Brian...
Read MoreThe latest Internet of Things (IoT) Security Regulations proposed by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport in January 2020 are undoubtedly a step toward ensuring that internet-connected devices are secure. However, the complex question of where the industry goes from here is threatening the future success of the IoT industry. The lack of penalties or punishments referenced in the draft legislation is an indication of where the roadblocks will form down the line – much sooner...
Read MoreIn the digital era, it's now easier than ever to support a remote workforce as so many applications are moving to the cloud. Applications such as Office 365 are ensuring that employees can work from anywhere, which is especially important in the current environment, but this also raises issues for IT managers. By Kathie Lyons, EVP & GM of ParkView at Park Place Technologies.
Read MoreNowadays, most businesses – and their leadership – seem to be aware that digital transformation and technology are the key to their future. This is just as well, since their customers expect nothing less. The race for AI supremacy shows no signs of slowing down, but Europe is lagging behind the AI leaders, the US and China. Recent research from McKinsey illustrates that Europe’s digitisation efforts are 35 per cent behind the US, and that this digital gap has not narrowed in recent...
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