Tech Insight : How Microsoft Will Block Macros To Stop Malware
Microsoft recently announced that it will be blocking Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) macros by default as a way to stop the spread of malware. Since these macros are important automation tools for Microsoft Office apps, how is this going to work? What Are Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) Macros? Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) […]
Tech Insight : How Marks & Spencer Was Brought To A Standstill
In this Tech Insight, we look at how a major ransomware attack on M&S could happen, who was behind it, how it caused such widespread disruption, and what it means for the company, its customers, and the wider UK retail sector. What Happened and When? To help understand how the cyber attack on Marks & […]
Tech Insight : How Fair And Effective Are AI Recruitment Platforms?
With more companies using AI to screen CVs and candidates’ body language during interviews, we look at what this could mean for today’s job applicants. Widely Used IBM research from November last year shows that 4 out of 10 companies now use AI to improve recruiting and human resources. Also, in June last year, IBM […]
Tech Insight : How Employment Rights Bill Will Reshape Tech Industry
With the UK’s new Employment Rights Bill expected to become law by 2026, we look at what this could mean for tech employers, the key changes, and practical impacts. Protections for Workers from Day One The UK’s new Employment Rights Bill is set to bring seismic changes to the employment landscape, with major implications for […]
Tech Insight : How ‘Copilot’ Can Help Your Business
In this tech insight, we take a look at what Microsoft 365 Copilot is, how it is being used, and how it can help your business. What Is Copilot? Introduced in March 2023, Microsoft 365 Copilot is an AI assistant that’s embedded within the Microsoft 365 apps and services to help users save time and […]
Tech Insight : How A Norwegian Company Is Tackling ‘AI Hallucinations’
Oslo-based startup Iris.ai has developed an AI Chat feature for its Researcher Workspace platform which it says can reduce ‘AI hallucinations’ to single-figure percentages. What Are AI Hallucinations? AI hallucinations, also known as ‘adversarial examples’ or ‘AI-generated illusions,’ are where AI systems generate or disseminate information that is inaccurate, misleading, or simply false. The fact […]
Tech-Insight : Hot Weather & Hardware
In this tech-insight, we look how extreme heat can affect IT hardware and what measures you can take to keep the equipment cool and prevent damage. High Temperatures Hot weather UK-style is not normally a problem. With an average temperature here of about 14 °C, temperatures over 30 °C are a fairly rare occurrence – although becoming more […]
Tech Insight : Google’s New Features For Maps, Search, And Shopping
Following the roll-out of a range of new features for Google’s Maps, Search and shopping, we take a look at what they are and what benefits they could bring to users. Two New Features For Shopping It’s the ideal time of year to introduce new features to Google Shopping, hence the roll-out of two new […]
Tech Insight : Google’s $32 Billion Bet on Wiz
Google Cloud has just signed one of the biggest cybersecurity deals in history with a bold $32 billion all-cash agreement to acquire Wiz, a fast-growing cloud security firm. Awaiting Approval The deal, still subject to regulatory approval, signals Google’s most aggressive move yet to close the gap with rivals Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft […]
Tech Insight : Google Maps Alternatives
In this insight, we look at what’s good about Google Maps, what may be less ideal about it, plus we provide 10 examples of alternative mapping and navigation apps. What’s Good About Google Maps? Before we look at potential reasons for trying alternatives, it’s worth acknowledging why Google Maps (with 1.8 billion monthly active users […]