Tech Insight : Smart Doorbells and UK Law
In this insight, we look at ‘smart’ doorbells and how the outcome of a recent legal case has highlighted the legal responsibilities that owner/operators of smart doorbells have under UK law. Smart Doorbells Smart doorbells, such as Eufy, Ring, Nest Hello, Arlo, Vuebell, IseeBell, and more are Internet-connected replacements for traditional doorbells. Smart doorbells use […]
Tech Insight : Should You Make An ‘E-Will’?
In the past, people have primarily focused on their physical belongings and financial assets when planning for the future. However, as more and more of our lives move online, digital assets have become just as important to consider. So, do you need to make an ‘e-will’? What Are Your Digital Assets? Digital assets can include […]
Tech Insight : Shorter Chatbot Answers Less Accurate?
In this Tech Insight, we look at why new research has shown that asking AI chatbots for short answers can increase the risk of hallucinations, and what this could mean for users and developers alike. Shortcuts Come At A Cost AI chatbots may be getting faster, slicker, and more widely deployed by the day, however […]
Tech Insight : Sharing Files That Self-Destruct
In this insight, we take a look at some of the many options available for sharing files that self-destruct. Why? Many business IT users have occasions where they need to send sensitive information, e.g. passwords and other private work data and files but would feel uneasy about simply sending it via the normal email system, […]
Tech Insight : Shadow AI and Shadow SaaS Risks?
A Next DLP survey (conducted at RSA Conference 2024 and Infosecurity Europe 2024) has revealed how the rise of ‘Shadow SaaS’ and ‘Shadow AI’ may be putting businesses at risk of data loss, lack of visibility, and data breaches. What Are Shadow SaaS and Shadow AI? Shadow SaaS refers to the use of software-as-a-service (SaaS) […]
Tech Insight : Screens, Sleep & A Decade of Mental Health
New research has revealed a sharp link between using screens in bed and disrupted sleep, while a separate study suggests that switching off mobile internet on smartphones may significantly boost focus and mental health, delivering cognitive benefits equivalent to turning back the clock by a decade! Bed, Phone, No Sleep Concludes Norwegian Study Using your […]
Tech Insight : Restrictive Cloud Licensing & Public Sector Skills
In this insight, we look at how recent reports have revealed how the UK’s public sector is facing the dual challenges of potentially losing £300 million through restrictive cloud licensing and the limitations of an open-source software skills gap. Restrictive Cloud Licensing Costs A report from the cross-party think tank, The Social Market Foundation (SMF), […]
Tech Insight : Recording Calls On Your Mobile
In this article, we look at the legal issues around recording calls on your mobile, and the different methods for doing so. Is It Legal To Record Phone Calls On Your Mobile? In the UK, as an individual mobile phone user, generally speaking, secretly recording a conversation is not a criminal offence and is not […]
Tech Insight : ‘Quiet Quitting’ …?
In this insight, we look at what ‘quiet quitting’ is, what its causes are, together with what could be done to prevent it. Quiet Quitting? Quiet quitting is a term commonly associated with employment where it refers to how workers decide to only do the job they’re being paid to without taking on extra duties […]
Tech Insight : Questions To Ask An IT Support Company
This second part of ‘Why Use Outsourced IT Support?’ focuses on what kind of questions to ask when looking for your ideal outsourced IT support company. 10 Important Questions Here, we’ll focus on 10 important questions (although you may have others) and the reasons why you may want to ask them. 1. What specific services […]