What Are the Implications of the EU’s NIS2 Cybersecurity Regulation for Businesses Operating in the EU and UK?
In the wake of the recent cyberattack on Transport for London (TfL) that is expected to cost millions, the need to strengthen cybersecurity measures is clearly pressing. On 19 October 2024, the EU’s second Network and Information Security Directive (NIS2) focusing on cybercrime will be introduced, bringing new responsibilities for businesses and governments alike. Here, […]
Achieving Net Zero: The Role of Sustainable Design in Tech Sector
Achieving net zero carbon emissions is arguably one of the biggest challenges confronting contemporary society and economies. Globally, and particularly within the tech sector, business leaders grapple with the imperative to minimise environmental impacts, while facing pressure to enhance efficiency. Over the years, technology companies have been spearheading the global efforts to address sustainability, through […]
Harnessing technology to diversify your business
For entrepreneurs, scaling a start-up is both exciting and challenging. After navigating the initial challenges of launching a business: from securing funding to building a customer base, and establishing a brand, the next stage for many will involve expanding into new markets. This isn’t a process which happens overnight. Entering a new market will require […]
Women in Tech: Sparking Curiosity, Sustaining Success
The UK tech sector continues to face significant and persistent challenges with gender inequality, despite the industry’s claims of progress. While some strides have been made in the past decade, women are still underrepresented in the industry, and alarmingly, being systematically pushed out altogether. Recent studies reveal that women are 1.6 times more likely to […]
From greener payments to financial inclusion: How biometrics are driving social impact
As the focus on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategies accelerates, Anette Trulsson Corda, SVP Market Development at IDEX Biometrics explores what sustainability means for the payment industry, and how biometric innovation is driving a more sustainable ecosystem… For the next generation of consumers – Millennials and Gen Z – sustainability has never been more […]
Bridging the Tech Skills Gap: A Race Between Education and Technology
The rapid acceleration of technology across businesses has intensified a long-standing challenge: the widening gap between the pace of innovation and our ability to adapt our skills. This tech skills gap, a persistent issue for years, has expanded dramatically over the last decade, pushing us into a race where education and workforce development are struggling […]
The shifting role of business mobile
How can resellers attract new customers? According to BT, almost 60 per cent of business owners claim their smartphone is the device they use most to run their operations. Yet, smart phone sales are slowing, with many companies shifting to a bring-your-own device (BYOD) policy to utilise employees’ existing mobiles. Here, Kristian Torode, Director and […]
How to Effectively Communicate TPRM and Supply Chain Risk to Your Board
Managing third-party risk should be an urgent priority for all organisations in today’s world of complex digital supply chains. But getting such technical matters heard and understood at the top table can be a challenge for CISOs and their teams. Here we offer some key talking points and strategies to help you communicate third-party risk […]
5 tips all aspiring B Corp workplaces can use
“We’re a B Corp!” Those three words (or four if you count the B as a separate word) profoundly impacted me and all of us at PaperCut when our Legal Counsel, Jeremy Davey, spoke them at a staff BBQ. PaperCut has a 250-ish headcount, three central workplaces (in the UK, US, and Australia), and a […]
Why overcomplicated process creation is getting in the way of your digital transformation success
Last year spending on digital transformation reached $2.15 trillion globally as businesses across all sectors faced ongoing pressure to streamline operations and provide a better and more efficient service to their customers. Whilst this total is expected to reach $3.9 trillion by 2027, for many organisations, the complexity surrounding the creation and ongoing maintenance of […]