EPR packaging and waste regulation to change in UK from Jan 1 2023
EPR regulation in UK will require organisations to change the way they report and recycle packaging in 2023. EPR (extended producer responsibility) rules due to come into force on January 1st 2023 will require organisations to start collecting and reporting the correct packaging data. The regulations will apply to all UK organisations that handle and […]
Digital transformation has yet to fulfil its promise
Digital transformation is failing due to a gap between what companies hope to achieve and what they’ve accomplished so far. Digital transformation is the integration of digital technology into all areas of a business, fundamentally changing how you operate and deliver value to customers. It’s also a cultural change that requires organisations to continually challenge the […]
Cloud technology to deliver sustainable transport and logistics
Development of the UK’s first hydrogen-electric truck by manufacturer Tevva has been boosted by new cloud, IT and technology infrastructure from SAP. Tevva is the first hydrogen-electric and battery-electric vehicle manufacturer to select SAP SE to update its IT and technology infrastructure to deliver sustainable transport and logistics across the UK. Having recognised the demand […]
Metaverse value is failing to convince CTOs
Metaverse projects have been launched by just 25 per cent of CTOs polled in a new survey of 2023 business objectives. The metaverse is failing to excite UK chief technology officers (CTOs) with just one-quarter having launched a metaverse project in 2022, according to new research from Deazy that found future-proofing the business is their […]
Data scraping protection failing in over half of organisations
Data scraping protection is failing to secure personal user data among more than half of organisations polled in a new survey. A new study finds that while companies recognize that personal user data must be protected, more than half do not have sufficient anti-scraping strategies in place. Data scraping, which describes an automated way of […]
Lack of cyber security skills is leaving SMEs exposed
Almost half of UK businesses have a basic cyber security gap that is leaving them exposed, according to a new UK government report. This stark reality was revealed in a report from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). It found that the people responsible for cyber security in 48 per cent of […]
Data protection and privacy reforms could be re-written in 2023
The latest Data Protection Index results provide insight on the big privacy and data protection issues facing UK and international businesses. The UK is in the process of reforming its data protection law, with the current government offering a smaller scaled consultation to see how stakeholders and organisations view the plans. Around 15 per cent […]
Supply chain strategies for ESG compliance
Supply chains generate around 60 per cent of all global carbon emissions and can represent 98 per cent of an organization’s CO2 emissions but ESG reporting can be challenging due to complexity of global supply chains and the lack of transparency in data. Nick Gibson spoke to a range of industry professionals to explore supply chain […]
Fashion industry programme to create circular manufacturing
Fashion industry sustainability is a priority as manufacturers and suppliers seek to reduce costs and meet climate targets. To address the practical issues involved industry leaders have created a ten-year Fashion Industry Sustainable Change Programme, aiming to create a circular fashion and textiles eco-system in UK. Textile innovation in the UK is ranked number 3 […]
Funding for sustainable biomanufacturing
Biomanufacturing innovation is being encouraged with a new competition that offers up to £100,000 in funding for new solutions. Biomanufacturing is key to economic growth and Innovate UK, the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) and the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) will support cross-sector collaborations to expand research, innovation and commercialisation in UK sustainable biomanufacturing. […]
Forever chemicals capture and removal solution trialled
Forever chemicals such as PFAS and FPOA are being captured and removed in a new solution trial being run in the USA. Forever chemicals must be removed in water purification across a range of industries and are associated with multiple cancer types, hormone disruption, and adverse pregnancy outcomes. Their resistance to breaking down over time […]
Cyber security industry to generate ROI of $210 billion
The cyber security industry generated ROI of around $139 billion in 2021 and is set to gain income of almost $210 billion in 2028. The cyber security market is forecast to register growth of nearly 10 per cent between 2022 and 2028 and will gain traction due a rise in cyber-attacks aimed at damaging or stealing […]
UK fintech one of first in Europe to gain PCI DSS v4.0 certification
PCI DSS is a global data security standard that provides a baseline of technical and operational requirements designed to protect sensitive payment card data. Published in March 2022, PCI DSS v4.0 replaces v3.2.1 and addresses emerging security threats and technologies. Version 3.2.1 remains in force until the end of March 2024 and so technically not […]
IT infrastructure reduction is key to reaching net zero targets
IT infrastructure and reduction of its energy use is the key to meeting net zero targets, according to a new survey of sustainability managers. IT infrastructure sustainability is the number one priority among sustainability program directors with 90 per cent agreeing that companies cannot reach their net zero goals without significantly reducing their technology infrastructure […]
Technology is needed to advance ESG reporting
Given the increasing importance of delivering transparent, accurate data to key stakeholders, there is a clear need for ESG reporting to be simplified through technology, according to a global survey by Workiva Inc. Three out of four (78 per cent) UK respondents noted that technology was important for compiling and collaborating on ESG data, as […]
Cloud comms network for police and emergency services
A cloud-based communications network has been developed to support police and emergency services across five Brazilian cities. The solution Clear-Com, Savana Comunicacoes and Painal Multiservicos is an easy-to-use system utilising communication over IP that speeds up response time and enhances the ability of emergency services to coordinate and react to incidents. Savana’s Director of Engineering, […]
Manufacturers face significant cost rises due to investment in people
Manufacturers’ costs have risen by over 20 per cent due to greater investment in people, say 47 per cent of manufacturing decision makers. That’s according to research by Visual Components that surveyed respondents in the UK, US, Germany and France. For almost one-in-five (18 per cent) manufacturers these costs rise to over 40 per cent. […]
Seamless collaboration connectivity on mobile AV carts
A new unified communications connectivity solution bridges the gap between BYOM applications and USB-C devices. Taurus UCX is a universal matrix switcher that enables users to easily share their content, switch hosts and control their meeting room easily and intuitively. Lightware’s Taurus UCX is designed to tackle meeting room and collaboration challenges. The solution offers […]
Event-driven architecture for digital transformation of healthcare
Healthcare runs on data that must be available and accurate to support optimal patient outcomes. But roadblocks exist caused by complex systems composed of diverse applications and devices. Moving data efficiently, reliably and securely across these complex landscapes is a huge challenge for healthcare providers and a major objective of their digital transformations. Kinseed’s SwiftCare is a […]
Productivity software in a $47.3 billion battle with IAQ solutions
Productivity software is a market worth $47.33 billion but optimising indoor air quality (IAQ) could be more effective and save money. Productivity software offers advantages but many employees fail to effectively manage multiple productivity tools at once. Cornell University’s Ellis Idea Lab researchers found that nearly an hour of every working day is wasted trying […]
Portfolio monitoring solution wins digital innovation award
A portfolio monitoring solution created by FXE Technologies and Shawbrook has won a top digital innovation award in Paris. FXE Technologies and specialist financial services company Shawbrook have won the Digital Innovation Award for their jointly developed Portfolio Monitoring solution at the prestigious Leasing Life Awards in Paris. Portfolio Monitoring uses transactional data to identify […]
