New evidence has come to the support of those who claim they are more productive when they work from home. It is a luxury that many people want but not all workers are lucky enough to get. However, debate has always existed as to whether employees will get more done from their home or from their desk - now new research has suggested home workers come out on top.
London has the worst broadband services in all of the UK, new research has revealed.
Data analytics and cloud computing, two of the hottest IT trends of the moment, are combining to fuel impressive growth in the cloud analytic market, new figures have suggested.
The government's business broadband voucher scheme should be extended so that rural companies can also access the scheme, a new report by MPs recommends. According to the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee, the current programme is "unbalanced" due to the fact that only organisations in urban areas can access the money.
Cloud computing is increasingly set to be dominated by hybrid infrastructures, according to new research by leading cloud provider Oracle.
Faster business broadband connections are on the way to London's Tech City after it was revealed new technology is being rolled out to this part of the capital. The east London start-up hotspot is one of the capital's burgeoning business locations and now companies based there will soon get faster connections due to an extension of fibre lines.
The north/south divide in the UK has been extended to include broadband coverage, new research has revealed. The latest annual report from The Centre for Cities has explored the quality and availability of broadband across the UK and found that businesses operating in the south generally have better broadband services than those in the north.
Research from the Centre for Economic and Business Research (Cebr) has examined the benefits of allowing employees to work from home could have on the UK economy.
Ofcom is proposing to regulate BT’s retail profit margin on fibre broadband connections, so that rival providers are able to undercut BT whilst still making a profit.
A new cloud computing report has revealed that shadow IT remains a key issue for organisations around the world. Shadow IT usage refers to applications and services being used by employees without the knowledge or clearance of the IT department. This introduces a new range of concerns when it comes to data security and collaboration across different IT platforms.
London is set for new superfast technology, with the rest of the UK standing to benefit from improved infrastructure should the trial in the capital be successful.
Small businesses in the UK are in the digital slow lane, according to an Ofcom report.
IT experts have made their predictions for how the cloud will develop over the coming year, with SDN, PaaS, speed and security all key influencers. To call cloud computing a major IT trend for 2015 would be inaccurate – given how well established it already is – but the cloud itself will witness many sub-trends of its own over the next 12 months.
The government’s plans to invest in superfast broadband are making the UK a more attractive place for business, one minister has claimed.
Data breaches are still top of the list of issues companies are worried about in terms of IT security, according to a new report.
New research suggests that the global mobile cloud computing market will hit $46.9 billion (£30.1 billion) by 2019 as the industry continues to expand quickly. Research published by ReportsnReports.com forecasts that the sector will expand at a compound annual growth rate of 37.8 per cent in the coming years, allowing it to increase in value from $9.3 billion in 2013.
Security is still at the top of the list of issues for companies concerned about cloud computing, according to a new report from KPMG.
New research shows that while financial services organisations are adopting cloud computing products, many are unaware of the security risks involved in using the technology. According to a new report from Skyhigh Networks, the average bank was using 844 cloud services throughout its network during the third quarter of this year.
New research conducted by Dell has shown the extent to which cloud computing is being adopted in the healthcare industry. The company's report, the Dell Global Technology Adoption Index, found that the vast majority (96 per cent) of mid-size healthcare organisations surveyed are using or considering using cloud computing.
Google has revealed its predictions for cloud computing in the coming years, with the company expecting adoption of the technology to continue rising quickly. Barak Regev, Google's cloud head for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, stated that the speed at which consumers are moving data to the cloud is increasing.
Cloud adoption will increase in the early months of 2015, forecasts the Cloud Industry Forum (CIF). The organisation predicts that 90 per cent of UK-based companies will have formally adopted at least one cloud service by the end of next year. The body stated that this will be up from 78 per cent in 2014, while two-thirds (60 per cent) of these will use two or more material cloud services.
A new report by research company Gartner has described software as a service (SaaS) deployments as being critical for organisations. SaaS is one of the most commonly used types of cloud computing by businesses and Gartner's report stated that companies are using the technology for development and testing production, as well as mission-critical workloads.
Cloud computing has been named among the top areas IT departments will be investing in during 2014. The new Computerworld Forecast Study 2015 reveals that spending on cloud computing will rise by 42 per cent in the next 12 months, while spending on security technologies will increase by 45 per cent.
Cloud computing has seen mass adoption in the last year and the vast majority of companies have now used the technology in a part of their business. According to Accenture Australia's cloud computing lead Alison Cairns, "everyone and anyone" is now using cloud solutions.
Larger companies tend to have more concerns about cloud security than smaller businesses, according to a new report. Research conducted in July 2014 by the Thunderbird School of Global Management for Insight found that while efficiency savings are driving a lot of enterprises toward using the cloud, many still do not really understand how the technology works.
Analysts at Forrester have stated that organisations must be prepared for cloud data breaches, as they are "inevitable". In its new report, Predictions 2015: The Days Of Fighting The Cloud Are Over, Forrester explained data breaches will happen and will be the fault of chief information officers rather than software-as-a-service providers.
Firms in many parts of the UK have a limited number of options for their business broadband supply. According to the head of Fujitsu's carrier division Bill Mackenzie, companies need to do more to learn about what choices are available to them.
Spending on cloud security is set to rise, according to an industry expert. Kris Lovejoy, general manager of IBM's security services division, stated that the increasing adoption of SaaS-based services will mean budgets have to rise.
Almost half of companies based in the UK have described the supply of business broadband as poor or even very poor. New research from manufacturers' organisation the EEF found that 40 per cent of firms believe their business broadband supply is not good enough.
New research conducted by the Ponemon Institute has found that IT professionals are losing the cloud security battle. The new report, entitled Challenges of Cloud Information Governance: A Global Data Security Study, revealed that almost half (44 per cent) of all the corporate data that is currently being stored in cloud environments is not managed or controlled by the firm's IT department.
Companies across Manchester are to be given access to superfast business broadband speeds following a successful campaign. Hundreds of people signed a petition calling for providers to deliver improved services to the north-west city and suppliers have now confirmed they will be rolling out the technology soon.
Companies are increasingly turning to the cloud as part of their IT strategy, although security concerns remain around the technology. New research conducted by cloud visibility firm Skyhigh Networks has found that workers are regularly accessing sites their IT departments have tried to block for safety reasons.
High profile leaks from the cloud have undermined trust in the technology, according to Dr Kevin Curran, senior member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). Dr Curran, a senior lecturer in computer science at the University of Ulster, argued that leaks of private photographs from iCloud and Snapchat have contributed to a loss of faith in cloud storage being safe.
The government's scheme to improve business broadband connections by offering firms vouchers has been predicted to fail. According to Cotswolds Broadband chief executive Hugo Pickering, the government has not successfully promoted the project so many organisations remains unaware of it.
Data loss is the top fear of financial firms that are holding back from using the cloud, according to a new report. Research conducted by NCC Group found that 40 per cent of those that are yet to adopt the cloud have not done so as they worry about a huge data loss due to a lack of security.
Many companies are open to switching to another business broadband provider and are considering their options. According to the new TalkTalk Business Value of Business Broadband survey, around one in five small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are currently looking for a new broadband supplier.
Infrastructure as a service (IaaS) is becoming an increasingly popular part of cloud computing for organisations, new research shows. According to a poll conducted by AlgoSec, two-thirds (66 per cent) of companies are either in the midst of IaaS deployments or are planning to start them in the next 12 to 36 months.
Small businesses with slow and unreliable connections to the internet are losing money as a result, according to new research by Citizens Advice. A survey of 2,000 small companies by the organisation found that more than half of firms would lose money if they were not able to get online.
Communications market for small firms comes under the spotlight
Communications industry regulator Ofcom has announced a contract checklist for small businesses and sole traders to check they are getting the best broadband, landline and mobile phone deals.
Fixed broadband connections continue to increase
The number of households and business premises connected to fixed-line broadband is continuing to rise, new figures from the industry regulator Ofcom have revealed.
Office staff say no to homeworking
The right to request flexible working has now been in force for a month, but the majority of British staff still prefer to remain in an office environment rather than working from home, according to a new survey.
'White space' trials bring new broadband hope to isolated areas
Isolated areas which are struggling to get decent broadband services could be connected using the ‘white space’ between TV signals.
North West 'broadband lottery' revealed in report
Businesses in the North West are struggling with slower broadband speeds than many domestic users, according to a new report.
Cloudcatalyst aims to boost European cloud uptake
The European Union is aiming to tackle trust issues preventing some businesses from adopting cloud computing via new project.
The EU is putting money into Cloudcatalyst which will look at issues that are preventing wider take up of the technology and provide help to increase usage by the public and private sectors.
Govt consultation considers copper cabling switch-off
The Government has started a new consultation on the UK’s future digital needs, with suggestions including switching off the copper phone network in favour of fibre-optic broadband cabling.
Cloud continues to confuse consumers, report finds
British consumers remain confused about cloud computing and don’t understand what it is, according to a new survey.
Wales closing the broadband gap
The number of people signing up for superfast broadband services in Wales has increased by 10 per cent in the last 12 months but the figure is still well below the UK average, according to a new report by the telecoms regulator.
Digital 'disaster' in homeworking hot-spot
A South Yorkshire town which boasts one of the UK’s highest rates of homeworking is struggling with some of the slowest broadband speeds.
London tech firms hampered by poor broadband
Start-up technology companies in London are complaining that they are facing major problems due to a poor broadband service that is ‘not fit for purpose’.
Businesses 'confused' by cloud options
Businesses are confused about their options for cloud services, according to a new study.
