Take a moment to think about how many times you pick up your phone each day. If you have a monitoring feature or app, you may be able to see the exact breakdown of when and how you use your device. It’s possible that you will be surprised by how many hours you spend on…
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Blockchain technology has become something of a buzzword, first in cryptocurrency circles, but quickly in the world of business, too. There’s no doubt it’s a hot topic, but has the hype left you wondering what it’s all about? We take a look at what blockchain is, how it works, and the surprising ways it could…
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Internet of Things connected devices generate a lot of data. The rise of machine learning and artificial intelligence help to make sense of the data, use it to analyse, make improvements. One way these forces are combining, particularly in the industrial sector, is the idea of predictive maintenance. Predictive maintenance takes advantage of the generous…
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Choosing the right IT consultancy firm may feel daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. There are actions you can take to make sure you’re choosing the company that provides the best fit for your business. Naturally, the budget you have to work with will be an influence, but it certainly shouldn’t be the only…
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Small businesses have a lot going on. The many demands of customers and suppliers can take up a lot of time and effort. Sometimes essential support structures like your IT are taken for granted. Tech is used daily in most operations but it’s often the least understood side of the business. Sometimes growth happens so…
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It’s no secret that cyber security is a growing industry. The global market value increased by over 10% in 2017, and is projected to be worth $232 billion (approx. £165 billion) by 2022. There are significant changes in the industry that are driving the growth. Notably, biometrics and fingerprint ID, cloud-based apps (think Software as…
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