China Set To Dominate World Green-Energy Budget
New research from the International Energy Agency (IEA) has revealed that even though Europe may outspend the US on clean energy this year, China’s clean energy spending plans will massively surpass that of Europe and the US combined. China In First Place The ‘World Energy Investment 2024’ report from the IEA, which tracks capital flows…
Read MoreEx-Employees : Offboarding Checklist
Here we look at why organisations need to have an effective employee offboarding procedure in place and suggest a checklist for you that could form the basis of this procedure. Why? Members of organisations inevitably change over time for various reasons, perhaps to relocate to another job and move away, or they may be asked…
Read MoreThought About Cyber Insurance?
Here we take a look at cyber security, why you may decide you need it, how much it costs, and where to get it. What Is Cyber Insurance? Cyber insurance is a type of insurance policy designed to protect businesses and individuals from internet-based risks, and more generally from risks relating to IT infrastructure and…
Read MoreNew Windows Screenshot Feature Sparks Privacy Concerns
The new AI-powered Windows ‘Recall’ feature that takes 5-second screenshots to generate a searchable timeline of everything a user has interacted with has prompted security and privacy concerns. What Is Recall? The Recall feature for Windows (currently in preview status) is a new feature that’s exclusive to Microsoft’s forthcoming Copilot+ PCs. Recall takes snapshots of…
Read MoreWindows 11 Updates & VBScript Kill-Off ?
In this insight, we look at the implications of Microsoft’s announcement that the Windows 11 24H2 update is being tested in a pre-release stage and the deprecation of VBScript is being initiated by making it an optional feature. What Did Microsoft Say? Microsoft has announced that it is making this year’s annual feature update Windows…
Read MoreEE and Plusnet Customers To Get Refund From BT
After an Ofcom investigation that found BT didn’t give clear and simple information to customers who signed up to deal with its subsidiaries EE and Plusnet, BT has been told it must refund early exit fees and let existing affected customers walk away penalty-free. What Happened? Under new consumer protection rules, known as ‘General Conditions’…
Read MoreMicrosoft/Truecaller Now Answers Phone Using Your Voice
A new partnership means that Truecaller’s AI Assistant can use Microsoft Azure AI Speech technology to enable Truecaller to answer your phone (via the Truecaller app) using an authentic AI version of your voice. Truecaller Truecaller is a mobile app, available on iOS and Android, that offers caller identification, call blocking, and spam filtering services.…
Read MoreDMCC Bill May Force Apple To Open Up
The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill (DMCC) which becomes law later this year (autumn) and is aimed at promoting fair competition, regulating digital markets, and protecting consumer rights in the UK, may mean that Apple will need to open up its business practices. Continue reading … …Free MSP Standard Access Required Thank you for…
Read MoreFinns Finally Fabricate Fungus Fodder
Finish company Enifer is bringing back a protein made from fungus (a microprotein) that was first developed and used in the 1970s for animal feed but could now work as a sustainable protein source for the human diet. Pekilo ® Enifer’s Pekilo ® microprotein was developed from fungus in the 70s and used for fifteen…
Read MoreRampant Referrals for MSPs – Part 13
Recap : As a quick recap last time, we concluded the ‘who’ of your communications, in terms of the various different stakeholders that you can be communicating with. We did this by ensuring that you : – Start With an Offer.– Change your offer – different types.– Changing the offer – different times.– Provida a Regular…
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