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UK ecommerce firms underutilise cloud ERP systems, study finds

Mon, 11th Nov 2024
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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 eCommerce checkout inefficiencies

Tue, 5th Nov 2024
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A UK study by Ecommpay and IMRG shows eCommerce 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

Tue, 5th Nov 2024
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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

Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Commercial revenue from quantum technology is set to soar from USD $2.7 billion in 2024 to USD $9.4 billion by 2030, a new study reveals.
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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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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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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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Bango study reveals US shoppers struggle with retail subscriptions

Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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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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A new study from Insightful reveals a startling epidemic of lost focus among workers, with 92% of employers deeming it a major workplace issue.
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APAC leads global average in GenAI adoption for cybersecurity

Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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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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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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UK firms face rising network security threats, with 69% reporting increased risks. Remote work, cloud apps strain infrastructures, prompting calls for SD-WAN adoption.
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Employees report increased positivity towards AI in the workplace

Mon, 17th Jun 2024
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A new Avanade report reveals Microsoft Copilot for M365 boosts workplace communication and creativity but raises concerns over transparency and original thinking.