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How important is the IoT to the future of your business?

The internet of things (IoT) is being heralded as a breakthrough technology that will be instrumental in enabling other next-generation technologies, such as AI, driverless cars and robotics. So far, much of the hype has focused on consumer items like smart TVs and fridges that can order extra milk. But [...]

Learn how the IoT is transforming healthcare

Medical devices have always been at the forefront of technology. Modern equipment has integrated wired and wireless networking technology for some time, allowing access to real-time patient information and improved treatment. The Internet of Things (IoT) is another great leap for patient care. One of the medical sector’s biggest challenges [...]

Why your school should offer data security training

When most of us think about online privacy and data security, our thoughts turn to technology solutions such as firewalls, anti-virus software and encryption. But the most critical risk factor of all is the human operator: after all, even the most sophisticated security systems won’t help if they’re not activated [...]

When does it make sense to outsource your print job?

The bonus of living in the digital age is that designing and printing in-house is now perfectly feasible and cost effective. The affordability of relatively sophisticated digital printers means you can now produce high-quality print materials in a full range of formats as and when required – without having to [...]

The secret costs of not upgrading your hardware

It’s easy to calculate the cost of new hardware or software. But there’s more to a business case than these hard costs. Delaying your upgrade cycle may save on these costs in the short term, but there are other costs that may start ballooning as your fleet ages beyond its [...]

Keep business laptops secure

When it comes to laptop and notebook computers, their greatest strength can often seem to be their most profound weakness. The very portability that makes them such useful tools for the mobile professional leaves them vulnerable to a host of catastrophes that never faced the average desktop machine. Fortunately for [...]

Shining a light on Shadow IT

‘Shadow IT’ refers to apps and services that are in use by members of an organization but not under the control of the IT team. An example might be a team setting up its own Dropbox or Google account to manage documents, or even using more advanced, typically online services [...]

Finding a home for your data

Options for enterprise data storage Local data center, hybrid cloud or cloud? As an enterprise IT manager, you have an unprecedented amount of choice for your storage needs, but finding the best solution still requires a good deal of research. Enterprise storage has been all the rage over the past [...]

Top 10 productivity tools and tips

In the days before the internet, productivity was a slow process requiring manual input and long-form mathematics. The internet has changed all that and is getting better all the time. So what are the top 10 productivity boosters for 2018? 1. The toughest USB device Aegis Secure Key 3Z is [...]

Pitch tech solutions to upper management – and succeed!

Explain the financial benefits One of the challenges of IT is that, if you do your job well, no one will ever know you’ve done anything at all. Take the issue of data loss and downtime, which 64 percent of IT workers at small to medium businesses (SMBs) say is ‘a [...]