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UK ecommerce firms underutilise cloud ERP systems, study finds
4 days ago
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A new report reveals that while 87% of UK ecommerce firms use cloud ERP systems, 64% underutilise their full potential, risking estimated losses of GBP £26,580 daily.
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UK study reveals e-commerce checkout inefficiencies
Last week
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cx
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martech
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online shopping
A UK study by Ecommpay and IMRG shows e-commerce checkout inefficiencies are hindering conversions, revealing an average conversion rate of just 58%.
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Tech woes disrupt key life moments for Britons, study finds
Last week
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connectivity
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study
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consumer electronics
A recent study by HONOR reveals that 59% of Britons have faced tech failures during key life moments, raising concerns over unreliable technology.
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Study reveals severe security flaws in finance software
Last month
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application security
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
A study by Veracode reveals that 76% of financial applications have unresolved security flaws, posing significant risks to organisations and their customers.
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UK & US firms slow to adopt cloud & AI technologies
Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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on-premise
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acxiom
A recent Acxiom study shows only 44% of businesses host their operations in the cloud, citing a lack of expertise as a key challenge.
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Trust crisis costs UK tech SMBs GBP £102k each year, finds study
Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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transparency
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study
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trust
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.
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Gen Z demands more digital channels for customer service
Fri, 20th Sep 2024
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ecommerce
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ai agents
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instagram
New research by CommBox reveals UK Gen Z shoppers prefer digital channels like WhatsApp for customer service, while older generations stick to phone calls.
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Gartner study: 30% of enterprises to automate network by 2026
Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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it automation
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rpa
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apm
A Gartner report forecasts that 30% of enterprises will automate more than half of their network activities by 2026, leveraging AI and intelligent automation.
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AI skills shortage is top challenge for UK IT leaders in 2024
Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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ai models
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.
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New study shows screen time concerns, Gen Z struggle to unplug
Wed, 18th Sep 2024
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productivity
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connectivity
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research
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.
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Quantum tech revenue to surge from $2.7bn to $9.4bn
Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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partner programmes
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quantum computing
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investment
A Juniper Research study indicates commercial revenue from quantum technology will surge from $2.7 billion in 2024 to $9.4 billion by 2030, despite only 300 quantum computers being deployed.
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Study shows return policies vital for retail success in 2024
Wed, 7th Aug 2024
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Manhattan Associates' study reveals flexible return policies are key for retail as 72% of consumers return items due to rising living costs, post-EOFY.
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Satellite IoT connectivity set to soar with 150% growth by 2029
Tue, 6th Aug 2024
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iot
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supply chain & logistics
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connectivity
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.
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O-RAN investment to hit $11 billion by 2029, study finds
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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uc
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5g & beyond
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.
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Research shows rising OT cyber threats in essential industries
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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firewalls
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breach prevention
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healthtech
Rising OT cyber threats detected in essential industries, with 72% of NZ businesses hit. Study reveals gap in cybersecurity strategies and urgent need for AI solutions.
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Bango study reveals US shoppers struggle with retail subscriptions
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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digital entertainment
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netflix
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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.
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Insightful's study reveals epidemic of lost focus in the modern workplace
Fri, 12th Jul 2024
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ai
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productivity
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study
An Insightful study reveals a widespread issue of lost focus in the workplace, with 92% of employers and 80% of employees acknowledging persistent distractions impeding productivity.
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APAC leads global average in GenAI adoption for cybersecurity
Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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genai
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cybersecurity
A Tenable study reveals 55% of APAC organisations are adopting generative AI for cybersecurity, surpassing the global average of 52%.
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Study reveals minimal ad view time boosts brand awareness
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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youtube
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facebook
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instagram
A study by Playground xyz reveals key insights into how minimal ad viewing durations on platforms like Instagram and TikTok affect brand outcomes.
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UK study shows spike in cyber threats due to remote working
Thu, 20th Jun 2024
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
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sdn
UK firms face rising network security threats, with 69% reporting increased risks. Remote work, cloud apps strain infrastructures, prompting calls for SD-WAN adoption.