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Tackling loneliness in tech businesses
Employers are increasingly recognizing that loneliness is a business challenge they need to address. While one could presume this issue is down to the growth of remote working, it actually extends far beyond the change in working patterns we’ve seen in recent years. The reality is that loneliness had been increasing before the pandemic and the sudden move to working…
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Navigating devirtualization as businesses move away from the cloud
The landscape of virtualization is rapidly shifting, with Gartner having recently noted that infrastructure and operations (I&O) teams are actively exploring their public, distributed and private cloud options. This involves some organizations leaning towards either devirtualization, where workloads are migrated from virtual to physical environments, or revirtualization, where workloads are moved back to virtual environments, or to a different provider.…
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Businesses must get better at sharing cyber information, urges former GCHQ chief
The former head of GCHQ has warned businesses face increasingly sophisticated cyber attacks on critical national infrastructure (CNI), urging firms to pay closer attention to geopolitics and collaborate on fighting the next generation of threats. Jeremy Fleming, who served as director of the agency from 2017 to 2023, says the ‘big four’ – generally understood as China, Russia, North Korea,…
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6 Best Accounting Software for Multiple Businesses
Ultimately, the best accounting software for multiple businesses must have consolidation features so that you can combine financial reports of different business units into a single, unified report. Our favorite pick for multibusiness management is Sage Intacct, with its robust reporting and easy visibility across business profiles. Acumatica Cloud ERP Employees per Company Size Micro (0-49), Small (50-249), Medium (250-999),…
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7 Best Payroll Software for UK Businesses
UK payroll software reports PAYE information automatically after each payroll, keeps track of changing labour laws, manages employee pension deductions, distributes end-of-year P60s and P45s, and is HMRC-compliant. But, the best payroll software layers on functionality, such as automation, employee self-service, and advanced payroll cadences like managing Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) returns. I’ve researched seven top UK payroll solutions and…
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Over half a million UK businesses struggle with insufficient bandwidth
One-in-ten UK businesses are being held back by insufficient bandwidth, a new report from Beaming has revealed. This equates to over half a million (560,000) firms nationwide, including 370,000 small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) on standard broadband services and 122,000 using fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) connectivity. Medium-sized and large organizations are being affected as well, with around 35,000 of these larger firms…
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Apple Maps may soon get ads, letting businesses pay to boost visibility
Apple is reportedly considering introducing advertisements into its Maps app in a move to boost its growing Services revenue, according to an Apple insider. As per Bloomberg’s Power On newsletter, Apple is mulling ways in which it might monetize the navigation app, after an all-hands meeting was called to “explore” the matter. This is not the first time that ads…
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6 Best Proxy Providers for Businesses in 2025
Proxy services have become a powerful tool in the digital era for businesses to maintain security, conduct market research, boost competitiveness, and manage digital operations efficiently. Whether it’s for web scraping, ad verification, or accessing geo-restricted content, the right proxy service can make a significant difference. However, with so many providers offering a range of features and pricing options, finding…
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This Experimental Google Feature Lets You Send Robocalls to Local Businesses
Usually, it’s the businesses that are behind robocalls, but if you work at a nail salon or an auto repair shop, get ready for customers to start sending hordes of AI Karens your way. Google’s latest experimental AI feature, available to those who sign up for “Ask for me” on Google Search Labs, is aiming to be a sort of…
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UK regulator may investigate AWS and Microsoft cloud businesses
If the various points made in the inquiry are dissected, said Maisto, “we can argue that: a) it is not actually true that cloud customers face a limited choice of providers as there are plenty of cloud vendors; b) it is unlikely that the US hyperscalers may not reflect the evolving business needs of UK clients; c) the significant barriers…
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