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Technology

Universal digital identity: How do you get it right?

One of the biggest challenges for banks and governments is how to make it easier and safer for people to identify themselves online, while allowing them to have control over the use of their own digital identity. Standard Chartered Bank's Dr Michael Gorriz writes.

Technology

Technology

Is Uber’s ‘surge’ pricing genuine? Study says drivers may be gaming the system

Research from Warwick Business School reveals that Uber drivers may be gaming the system and even going offline en masse to force ‘surge’ pricing, a problem that stems from lack of transparency and human connection at Uber.

Technology

What’s in the new Windows 10 creators update for the surface hub

Microsoft have just launched a major update for the Surface Hub which is a culmination of months of listening to the huge amount of feedback provided by their customers. It includes a vast amount of new features, all highly requested by regular users for the Surface Hub.

Technology

Can an accurate sales forecast improve company performance?

Accurate sales forecasts are essential to sound decision-making. Anaplan's Rowan Tonkin writes.

Technology

The world’s most expensive software mistakes

DCSL Software's Nick Thompson highlights some of the world's most expensive software mistakes, and how to avoid adding your project to the list.

Technology

Tagged and bagged: Would you microchip your staff?

New research has found that over two thirds of the British working population would refuse to wear a microchip if asked by their employer, but is there any scope for this to become a trend?

Technology

Why the self-service revolution hinges on common sense

Common sense is just as vital to a successful business as implementing the latest technology. Dr Mark Goldspink, CEO of The ai Corporation, explains why the self-service revolution starts here.

Technology

How businesses can introduce and maintain a security culture

Almost a third of the UK public are not aware of the safety and security policies implemented by the company they work for. Here's how businesses can implement a security culture.

Technology

Why the self-service revolution hinges on common sense

Common sense is just as vital to a successful business as implementing the latest technology. Dr Mark Goldspink, CEO of The ai Corporation, explains why the self-service revolution starts here.

Technology

How businesses can introduce and maintain a security culture

Almost a third of the UK public are not aware of the safety and security policies implemented by the company they work for. Here's how businesses can implement a security culture.

Technology

How phishing your own employees could prevent a disaster

It only takes one click to take down a whole business, which is why Quiss Technology's Matt Rhodes advises checking how employees react to a phishing attack could save your business.

Technology

The rise of ledger tech: why half of UK financial services leaders bank on blockchain

Blockchain is the public ledger technology underpinning Bitcoin but the technology has also launched other innovations, and is increasingly gaining prominence in sectors beyond financial services. Is the UK prepared?

Technology

UK businesses ramp up security against hackers but what about data breaches?

New research reveals that businesses are overly confident about keeping hackers at bay, but less so about keeping data safe. Here's why.

Technology

‘Application sprawl’: Why most UK employees use over 12 apps to communicate

With the average UK employee using around 12 apps to communication, here's why application sprawl is hampering office productivity.

Partner content

Why upgrading your tech regularly will help your business grow

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis

Accounting and Finance Software

Desktop vs cloud accounting: What to consider 

What are the key differences between desktop and cloud accounting software, and what should you consider when it comes to choosing a solution for your business

Accounting and Finance Software

Accounting and financial management software: What you need to know 

Fast-growth businesses need a solution that can cope with the demands of an ever-increasing volume of data, transactions, and tasks.

Opinion

Boosting confidence in outsourcing your customer service function to call centres in Africa

CCI Kenya discusses why outsourcing key of your business processes to call centres in Africa may be beneficial