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Top tips offered on security for National Working from Home Day
Today is National Work from Home Day which could see an estimated five million people not coming into work but instead working from the comfort of their home. However, even though ...
Small firms 'can attract customers with website'
Small businesses can attract more customers if they can develop a website that is an "enjoyable experience" for users, according to an industry expert.
UK firms 'struggling to comply with regulations'
IT professionals working at UK companies are finding it difficult to meet regulatory compliance requirements for systems and network security, a new survey has revealed.
Top IT organisations have formal budgeting processes
With the current business climate characterised by change, distributed environments, and tight margins, IT companies require a well planned budget, if they are to be successful in ...
Lack of ICT skills 'can hold job candidates back'
Job candidates who are lacking adequate ICT and computing skills are likely to face significant problems, it has been claimed.
SMBs must 'use technology to improve flexibility'
Telecoms systems manufacturer Avaya has claimed that small and medium sized businesses (SMBs) lose as thousands of pounds every year due to staff absenteeism.
Soft skills 'most sought after' in ICT industry
The ability to manage change, plan strategically and communicate effectively are the skills most valued by technology enterprises, but they are in short supply.
Rate relief could be extended for Welsh small firms
Welsh minister Brian Gibbons has announced that the Assembly Government would be consulting on proposals to extend rate relief to small businesses in Wales.
Online vendors 'going green'
Both business and consumer serving online customers are increasingly adopting environmentally friendly business practices, according to a new report from Online Market World (OMW).
Small businesses 'should utilise' VoIP
Voice over internet protocol (VoIP) solutions provide small and medium business employees with the ideal method to communicate with their clients and customers while away from the ...
Small businesses concerned about threats to networks
Small and medium-sized businesses are concerned that their networks could be the biggest threat to their success in 2008, according to a survey from business ISP Star.
CIOs 'should not wait to innovate'
Although innovation is considered a key priority among chief information officers (CIOs), only three per cent of them have high quality innovation programmes in place, according to...
Employees 'need email training'
UK employers should train their staff to use email more effectively, email management consultancy Mesmo has suggested.
Businesses 'need better insight' to prevent data loss
Businesses need better insight into the way that data is stored and transmitted if they are to protect themselves from the steep costs associated with data loss, it has been sugges...
Businesses increase investment in VoIP technology
Despite questions regarding the current economic climate, enterprises are choosing to increase their investments in voice over internet protocol (VoIP) technology, a new study has ...
Welsh businesses face climate change challenge
The Welsh minister for environment, sustainability and housing has outlined the challenges and opportunities posed by climate change.
IT industry 'safe' in economic downturn
In the wake of fears over the current economic climate, analyst Gartner is predicting that the IT industry will avoid the worst of any possible fallout, and could actually benefit ...
Technology consolidation 'central to business success'
A new study of 175 companies by research company Aberdeen has revealed that consolidation of contact centre infrastructure technologies brings about a reduction in expenses, improv...
IT businesses 'need to deliver' on flexible working
Now that they have the technological means to deliver remote and mobile working solutions, firms must follow through on the promise if they are to encourage female professionals in...
Customer satisfaction 'must be central' to outsourcing decisions
Although outsourcing help desk services can reduce costs by as much as 30 to 40 per cent, customer satisfaction must remain a key factor of consideration, Gartner has claimed.
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