The Online Rip-Off Tip-Off

In this insight, we look at the new online form where customers can report online rip-offs that’s been developed as part of the new government campaign “The Online Rip-Off Tip-Off” to help shoppers spot and avoid misleading online practices. The Online Rip-Off Problem According to a recent poll of over 2,000 UK adults by the […]

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Erasing Yourself From Google

In this insight, we look at the steps you can take to erase any details about yourself from Google to protect your privacy.  Why Might A Person Want To Erase Their Details From Google?  Google collects your personal information when you go online, some (or all) of which you may want to erase, e.g. a […]

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What If AI Goes Bad?

Following “AI Godfather” Dr Geoffrey Hinton’s departure from Google to talk about the dangers of AI, we look at what the threats could be and what this could mean for businesses. Departure From Google Dr Geoffrey Hinton was dubbed as the “AI Godfather” because of his pioneering research on neural networks and deep learning which […]

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WhatsApp Wows: One Account Accessible on Multiple Mobiles

WhatsApp has announced that it is introducing the ability to use the same account on multiple phones. Message Seamlessly Across All Devices WhatsApp says that this change gives users globally the ability to message seamlessly across all their devices without signing out, and to pick up their chats where they left off. Employees Can Use […]

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Microsoft 365 | Reduced OneDrive Cloud Storage 

Changes to Microsoft 365 could lead to less OneDrive cloud storage and disruptions with Outlook. Change  In February, Microsoft announced that cloud storage used across Microsoft 365 apps and services would include Outlook.com attachments data and OneDrive data. Microsoft has warned that this change may decrease the available cloud storage on OneDrive. If the storage […]

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Quantum Computing | Quantum Threat Growing

Following large investments in quantum computing followed by the ensuing advancement of this technology in recent years, as well as looking forward to benefits this could bring, there is also the growing threat of ‘quantum hacking.’  Quantum Computers  Quantum computers can carry out complex calculations at high speed. Whereas traditional computers store data in binary […]

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The Impact of AI: Revolutionizing Industries and Changing Lives

Artificial intelligence, or AI, has become a buzzword in recent years. It is a rapidly growing field of computer science that involves creating machines and algorithms that can perform tasks that usually require human intelligence, such as learning, reasoning, and problem-solving. With its potential to revolutionize industries and change our lives, AI is becoming increasingly […]

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Top Technologies to support Working from Home

The growth of COVID-19 is motivating an increasing number of companies to allow workers to work from home. Have they, however, equipped their workforce to do so? Modern businesses are jam-packed with technology and infrastructure that allows people to work, yet most households lack even a portion of such assistance. The global economy is changing, […]

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Everything you need to know about: Microsoft Azure

What is Microsoft Azure? Azure was created in 2010 by Microsoft to provide cloud services where users could build, test, deploy, and manage their applications on data centers of Microsoft. These data centers have been spread across 54 global regions. Microsoft offers various services across multiple domains such as Compute, Database, Content Delivery, Networking and […]

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Microsoft Intune | Everything You Need to Know About Microsoft Intune

What is Microsoft Intune? Microsoft Intune is a cloud-based device management tool that enabled businesses to manage all the devices and applications their employees use, from anywhere at any time. Microsoft Intune can be described as a component of Microsoft’s Enterprise Mobility + Security (EMS). It offers and integrates seamlessly with Microsoft 365, Azure Active […]

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