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The smartphone boom is over, says Gartner

Faster processors, flashier screens and extra features are failing to attract people to upgrade their existing smartphones. Gartner has predicted the end of the smartphone boom, claiming sales will drop to single digits. The analyst forecasts smartphone market growth of just 7% in 2016 – less that half of the 14.4% growth experienced in 2015. [...]

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Will an app ever replace pen and paper?

Just 1% of UK startups have gone completely digital – so is the pen still mightier than the keyboard? With all the advances in workplace technology, debate continues over the future of the workplace and when offices will go completely digital. This conversation is amplified by recent research from CV-Library, which shows that 63% of [...]

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Human error causes more data loss than malicious attacks

Stupid humans, you are the weakest link, at least according to the ICO. Human error is the main cause of data breaches, according to statistics obtained from the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office. Figures obtained by Egress Software Technologies via a Freedom of Information (FOI) request found that human error accounted for almost two-thirds (62%) of [...]

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Research: Reasons behind the growing use of SDN in the enterprise

For those ready for the next step in network traffic control, SDN is the answer. Find out who is using it, and why, in this research report. The next step in network traffic control is Software Defined Networking (SDN), as it gives greater agility and control over managing environments. SDN uses software and policies to [...]

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The future of auto safety is seat belts, airbags and network technology

How networking is ushering in a new era of car safety and why a world of connected cars is a safer one. The 1950s saw the introduction of automobile seat belts; in the 70s, airbags began showing up in cars. Electronic Stability Controlled rolled out in the late 80s, and the last decade has seen [...]

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Cloud security concerns rise as investment grows, report shows

Cloud security concerns are evolving with the increasing adoption of cloud computing, but continue to top the list of barriers to adoption, a study reveals. Enterprise cloud security concerns are rising as investment in cloud grows, with abuse of user credentials seen as the biggest single threat, a report has revealed. More than half of [...]

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IT Talent Gap an ‘Existential Threat’ in Need of New Tactics

According to the Wall Street Journal, the war for high-tech talent, particularly in disruptive technologies such as robotics, is growing fiercer than ever. According to the Wall Street Journal, the war for high-tech talent, particularly in disruptive technologies such as robotics, is growing fiercer than ever: Last June, Uber reportedly poached 40 researchers and scientists [...]

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IT hiring keeps rolling, but at a slower pace

If the trends for the first four months of 2016 hold true, growth for the U.S. IT job market will be way down from the past two years. The good news: IT hiring is still strong. The bad news: It’s shaping up to be a second straight year of decline. In its monthly analysis of [...]

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UX battle: Enterprise software vs. consumer software

When enterprise software is directly compared to consumer software, the UX of consumer applications wins. Find out in this new report what the enterprise is looking for in software, and why it matters. Enterprise software use is quickly growing in use among companies, but consumer software still provides a better user experience, according to a [...]

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Young people unaware of IT roles in financial services

Careers firm Investment 2020 claims young people have little awareness of the IT roles available in the financial services sector, or what routes to take to get there. Young people are unaware of technology roles and opportunities available in the financial services industry, according to careers firm Investment 2020. Investment 2020 partners with firms to [...]

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