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UK & US firms slow to adopt cloud & AI technologies
Artificial Intelligence

UK & US firms slow to adopt cloud & AI technologies

A recent Acxiom study shows only 44% of businesses host their operations in the cloud, citing a lack of expertise as a key challenge.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
Trust crisis costs UK tech SMBs GBP £102k each year, finds study
Study

Trust crisis costs UK tech SMBs GBP £102k each year, finds study

A study by B2B Stars reveals UK tech SMBs lose GBP £102,000 annually due to an online trust crisis, with 33% struggling to trust new contacts.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
Gen Z demands more digital channels for customer service
eCommerce

Gen Z demands more digital channels for customer service

New research by CommBox reveals UK Gen Z shoppers prefer digital channels like WhatsApp for customer service, while older generations stick to phone calls.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Sep 2024
AI skills shortage is top challenge for UK IT leaders in 2024
Generative AI

AI skills shortage is top challenge for UK IT leaders in 2024

A shortage of skilled professionals is threatening AI implementation in 2024, with 68% of UK IT leaders citing it as the primary obstacle, Confluent's study reveals.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2024
UK study shows spike in cyber threats due to remote working
Network Infrastructure

UK study shows spike in cyber threats due to remote working

UK firms face rising network security threats, with 69% reporting increased risks. Remote work, cloud apps strain infrastructures, prompting calls for SD-WAN adoption.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2024

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Study reveals severe security flaws in finance software
Application Security

Study reveals severe security flaws in finance software

A study by Veracode reveals that 76% of financial applications have unresolved security flaws, posing significant risks to organisations and their customers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
Gartner study: 30% of enterprises to automate network by 2026
IT Automation

Gartner study: 30% of enterprises to automate network by 2026

A Gartner report forecasts that 30% of enterprises will automate more than half of their network activities by 2026, leveraging AI and intelligent automation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2024
New study shows screen time concerns, Gen Z struggle to unplug
EduTech

New study shows screen time concerns, Gen Z struggle to unplug

A survey by ExpressVPN reveals 86% of parents worry about children's screen time, while 46% of Gen Z are actively trying to cut down, despite facing FOMO challenges.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2024
Quantum tech revenue to surge from $2.7bn to $9.4bn
Partner Programmes

Quantum tech revenue to surge from $2.7bn to $9.4bn

Commercial revenue from quantum technology is set to soar from USD $2.7 billion in 2024 to USD $9.4 billion by 2030, a new study reveals.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2024
Study shows return policies vital for retail success in 2024
Customer Experience

Study shows return policies vital for retail success in 2024

Manhattan Associates' study reveals flexible return policies are key for retail as 72% of consumers return items due to rising living costs, post-EOFY.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Aug 2024
Satellite IoT connectivity set to soar with 150% growth by 2029
Internet of Things

Satellite IoT connectivity set to soar with 150% growth by 2029

A new Juniper Research study predicts IoT satellites to surge from 10,000 to 24,000 by 2029, driven by LEO satellite cost benefits and rising nomadic area connectivity demand.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Aug 2024
O-RAN investment to hit $11 billion by 2029, study finds
EduTech

O-RAN investment to hit $11 billion by 2029, study finds

A Juniper Research study predicts operator investment in Open Radio Access Networks will hit USD $11 billion by 2029, up from USD $2 billion in 2024.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024
Bango study reveals US shoppers struggle with retail subscriptions
Digital Entertainment

Bango study reveals US shoppers struggle with retail subscriptions

A Bango study reveals that 66% of US shoppers find retail subscriptions unaffordable, with 76% desiring a single app to manage all their subscriptions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024
Insightful's study reveals epidemic of lost focus in the modern workplace
Artificial Intelligence

Insightful's study reveals epidemic of lost focus in the modern workplace

A new study from Insightful reveals a startling epidemic of lost focus among workers, with 92% of employers deeming it a major workplace issue.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2024
APAC leads global average in GenAI adoption for cybersecurity
Generative AI

APAC leads global average in GenAI adoption for cybersecurity

A Tenable study reveals 55% of APAC organisations are adopting generative AI for cybersecurity, surpassing the global average of 52%.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024
Study reveals minimal ad view time boosts brand awareness
YouTube

Study reveals minimal ad view time boosts brand awareness

A study by Playground xyz reveals key insights into how minimal ad viewing durations on platforms like Instagram and TikTok affect brand outcomes.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
Employees report increased positivity towards AI in the workplace
Generative AI

Employees report increased positivity towards AI in the workplace

A new Avanade report reveals Microsoft Copilot for M365 boosts workplace communication and creativity but raises concerns over transparency and original thinking.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Jun 2024

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