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Storm Technology futureproofs Trinity’s internal communications strategy in digital transformation deal

Storm Technology, the market-leading digital solutions provider, today announces that it has futureproofed how Trinity College Dublin staff communicate and access information internally in a digital transformation deal.

A world-leading university and Ireland’s highest ranked university, Trinity has approximately 3,500 staff members and serves a community of 20,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students. To bring staff together on a communications platform and support the organisation’s strategic goals, Trinity partnered with Storm Technology to roll out a new staff intranet.

Leveraging SharePoint, which was already in use across the campus, a one-stop knowledge centre and communications hub was implemented by Storm Technology to address the requirements of university staff.

The solution ensures that staff have instant access to the resources they need on a day-to-day basis – including news, events, job listings, health and safety information, and learning and development resources.

It also helps the communications team to maximise the impact of their own content by measuring same, in terms of engagement and reach. The platform also automatically pulls content from social media channels and allows staff to interact with posts – while protecting employee privacy through the anonymisation of data.

Furthermore, the cross-organisational initiative streamlines internal communication processes within Trinity and enhances user experience by enabling two-way communication via a centralised and easy-to-use channel.

By streamlining communications, content and accessibility for staff, the intranet minimises the impact on Trinity’s internal IT resources. In fact, the system can be easily managed by the in-house communications team, reducing the need for ongoing third-party support and associated costs.

Mike Lillis, Chief Commercial Officer, Storm Technology, said: “By digitally transforming the way Trinity staff share, publish and access information, we are driving success for the organisation. This is both enhancing how they work today and will enable them to scale and maximise value for the future. In turn, this helps Trinity to deliver educational support to thousands of students and remain a leader in its field.”

Trinity’s Deputy Director, Public Affairs and Communications, Sally-Anne Fisher, said: “Our aim was to create a community for staff and modernise our methods of communication, moving from the dependence on internal emails to a hub where people can easily interact, collaborate, and innovate. By transforming the employee experience, we are improving not just their working lives but how we operate as an educational establishment.

“Our decision to partner with Storm was an easy decision, given their experience and expertise in intranet design and user experience. It has also been key to project success. We were impressed by the professionalism of the entire team – a team which looked beyond the technical implementation, providing us with tips and advice to support roll-out and system adoption, this was really appreciated and added to the overall positive experience.”

Next-Generation Dell PowerEdge Servers Dramatically Improve Performance for More Sustainable Data Centres

Dell Technologies announces the next generation of Dell PowerEdge servers with 4th Generation AMD EPYC processors. With their highest application performance to date, these new systems are designed to help customers more effectively power today’s demanding, compute-centric workloads such as data analytics.

Designed for efficiency and security in mind, the new PowerEdge Servers are equipped with Dell’s Smart Cooling technology to help reduce CO2 emissions and a built-in cyber resilient architecture to help reinforce customers’ security efforts.

“Customers demand uncompromised compute performance delivered in the most sustainable manner possible. Our latest PowerEdge servers are purpose built-to meet the needs of today’s demanding workloads with efficiency and resiliency,” said Rajesh Pohani, vice president of portfolio and product management for PowerEdge, HPC and Core Compute at Dell Technologies. “With up to double the performance of the previous generation, combined with the latest in power and cooling innovations, these servers are designed to meet the growing demands of our customers.”

More performance and storage options for the data centre of the future

The next generation of Dell PowerEdge servers with 4th generation AMD EPYC processors provides performance and storage advancements while integrating into existing customer environments. The servers are well-suited for organizations with advanced workloads such as data analytics, AI, high performance computing (HPC) and virtualization.

Available in one- and two-socket configurations, with support for as much as 50% more processor cores compared to the previous generation, the latest systems offer the highest performance to date for AMD-powered PowerEdge servers. Customers can expect up to a 121% performance improvement, up to 33% more front drive count for 2U servers and up to 60% higher front drive count for 1U servers.

  • PowerEdge R7625 offers increased application performance and data storage. With the performance of dual 4th generation AMD EPYC processors, this server is designed to be the backbone of a data centre. This 2-socket, 2U platform has proven to accelerate in-memory databases by over 72% surpassing all other 2- and 4-socket SAP Sales & Distributions submissions, achieving a new world record.
  • PowerEdge R7615 is a one-socket, 2U server with a faster memory bandwidth than previous generations. Improved drive density is designed to complete multiple jobs faster with a smaller data centre footprint. This platform accelerates AI workloads with maximum accelerated expansion capabilities, achieving an AI benchmark world record.4
  • PowerEdge R6625 is a two-socket, 1U server delivering the optimal balance in performance, flexibility and density. The system is suited for HPC workloads or running multiple virtual desktop infrastructure instances.
  • PowerEdge R6615 is a one-socket, 1U server that offers more virtual machine density than previous generations. The thin design offers increased compute power in a dense form factor, limiting data centre footprint expansion without losing performance.

“AMD and Dell Technologies are committed to delivering leadership products that help organizations improve the performance and efficiency of their data centres while also working toward a more sustainable future,” said Ram Peddibhotla, corporate vice president, EPYC product management, AMD. “With the launch of Dell PowerEdge servers, powered by 4th Gen AMD EPYC processors, we continue to break performance records while delivering on the most stringent environmental goals and business outcomes our joint customers demand.” 

For sustainable data centres, less is more

Built with sustainability in mind, the servers offer advancements in Dell Smart Cooling technology that allow for more airflow through the systems than previous generations, keeping them cool while performing at the highest levels for long periods of time.

With greater core density, organizations can replace older, less efficient servers with next generation PowerEdge servers designed to reduce heat generated, energy consumed and the burden on other resources required to power the systems. In particular, the PowerEdge R7625 delivers up to 55% greater processor performance efficiency compared to previous models.

The new servers reinforce Dell’s commitment to source recycled or renewable materials in more than half of Dell product content by 2030. In addition, when shipping multiple servers at once with Dell’s multipack option, these servers are delivered more sustainably, reducing the number of boxes and materials it takes to ship the systems.

“Like many, we follow the CPU market carefully and look forward to seeing the next generation PowerEdge servers accelerate our potential,” said Dr. Matthew Storey, head of Storage and Virtualization at Lancaster University. “The new servers help address our ever-growing needs for more innovative and powerful solutions and put us on the leading edge of our industry while delivering a state-of-the-art research environment to our users.”

Building modern, scalable and more secure IT

 As cybersecurity threats evolve, so have the built-in security features in PowerEdge servers. Anchored with Dell’s cyber resilient architecture, the servers include features like system lockdown, drift detection and multifactor authentication. The next-generation systems enable a more secure operation with end-to-end boot resilience, helping to establish a data centre with safety at its core.

With a dedicated, fully integrated on-die security processor, the 4th generation AMD EPYC processors help enable innovative technologies like confidential computing. In addition, AMD’s “Security by Design” approach includes an embedded security subsystem to help protect data and expand on the AMD Infinity Guard security feature set, continuing to add layers for both physical and virtual security.

Coupled with Dell iDRAC, these servers record details of the server hardware and firmware build at the time of manufacturing. Using Dell’s Secured Component Verification (SCV) supply chain assurance, organizations can verify the PowerEdge server arrived as ordered and built from the factory.

“Continued innovation in server performance is critical to ensuring companies have the tools they need to address an increasingly data-centric and real-time world,” said Kuba Stolarski, vice president within IDC’s enterprise infrastructure practice. “With advanced security features designed directly into the platform, Dell’s new PowerEdge servers can help organizations keep pace with data proliferation in a growing threat environment. The improvements in performance can enable customers to implement AI, HPC and other modern workloads to extract the most value from their data and IT investment.”

Availability

  • The Dell PowerEdge R7625 server is available globally in limited configurations in November 2022. The next generation servers have planned full global availability in February 2023.

SSE Airtricity launches nationwide EV charging network

SSE Airtricity has today announced plans to develop a nationwide EV charging network.

The initiative will see SSE invest €35m to install 30 ultra-rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging hubs across Ireland over the next four years, all of which will be powered by 100% green electricity from SSE Airtricity.

As part of the EV infrastructure rollout, it has been confirmed that the first hub will open at the Lough Sheever Corporate Park in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath next year. The site will be publicly accessible and designed to accommodate long-wheelbase vehicles and buses, as well as cars and fleet vehicles.

As part of Phase One of the project in 2023, and subject to planning permission, additional hubs with 10 charging bays will be installed in Blanchardstown Business Park and Greenogue Industrial Estate in Dublin.

It is expected that a total of six sites will be operational by the end of 2023, with a further 10 coming online in 2024. Each ultra-rapid bay will have charging capabilities of up to 150 kilowatts (kW), sufficient to deliver 12.5 kms of range per minute of charging.

The announcement follows the Electric Vehicle Summit 2022 at the RDS in Dublin this week, where SSE Airtricity was a headline sponsor.

Kevin Welstead, EV Director Sector SSE, said: “At SSE, we have extensive experience in the development and rollout of EV charging infrastructure. From our network in the UK, we understand that when it comes to charging people just want to be back on the move on in the shortest amount of time possible.

“We’re delighted to launch our first EV charging hubs in Ireland, and we’re really excited about the network we are going to develop over the coming years. In building out this infrastructure, we want to ensure peace of mind for all EV drivers – domestic, car fleet, commercial – that when they show up at one of our facilities, they can plug in to a working, high power charger as soon as they arrive, and that they can be back on the move within the shortest amount of time possible.”

Klair Neenan, Managing Director SSE Airtricity, said: “SSE Airtricity has a long-standing commitment of delivering green energy and green energy solutions to our customers, and we’re delighted to take that a step further with the announcement of the SSE Airtricity EV charging hubs.

“With COP27 underway in Egypt, today’s announcement is fitting as we renew our commitment to supporting Ireland’s climate change targets and support Government’s Climate Action Plan and EV transport targets.”  

SSE has committed to installing 300 ultra-rapid charging hubs powered by traceable, renewable energy across Ireland and the UK over the next five years. The very first hub, on Castlebank Street in Glasgow, went live at the end of September.

A 2021 study by the UK’s Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology found that Ireland ranked joint-last in terms of implementing charging infrastructure. The Government’s 2021 Climate Action Plan has set a target of one million EVs on the roads by 2030, including private cars, heavy goods vehicles, small public service vehicles, and larger public transport vehicles.

Figures released last month by the UK’s Department for Transport revealed that Northern Ireland has the lowest level of charging device provision in the UK (18 devices per 100,000).

In addition to announcing this nationwide infrastructure across Ireland, SSE has also just completed a deal with pan-European portfolio company, M7 Real Estate, to install charging hubs at the 20 locations the company manages in the United Kingdom.

New UCC Sustainable Futures report, commissioned by Microsoft, reveals Irish businesses are largely underprepared for a net zero transition

A new sustainability report launched today at Microsoft Envision has revealed that Irish businesses are significantly underprepared when it comes to making the transformative changes required to transition to a net zero future.

The new UCC Sustainable Futures report entitled “The Sustainability Transformation: Assessing the Readiness of Irish Businesses” was commissioned by Microsoft Ireland to understand the level of business preparedness for a sustainable, net zero future and includes a national survey of 380 SMEs and larger enterprises across a range of sectors.

The report found that one in five (19%) businesses are yet to start their sustainability journey, while less than one in ten (9%) consider themselves to be well-advanced or truly sustainable. Concerningly, even for those who are in the early stages of their sustainability journey, three in five businesses are yet to formulate a dedicated sustainability strategy or policy. 20% of businesses surveyed said they had no set commitments or targets relating to any critical sustainability issues.

The research also points to a concerning lack of sustainability leadership and suitable skills among Irish businesses when it comes to driving sustainable transformation. Approximately seven in ten (69%) do not have someone tasked with developing and implementing a sustainability strategy. A similar proportion (69%) do not have someone tasked with identifying environmental sustainability priorities. When it comes to sustainability skills, approximately two-thirds of Irish businesses said they were either yet to develop the required skills or had basic competencies in this area.

There is strong evidence to suggest that Irish businesses underestimate the scale of ambition and action that are required to build a path to net zero emissions by 2050 with just 22% of Irish businesses having committed to a net zero target.

This is despite Government setting out to reduce emissions nationally by 51% by 2030 and to become carbon neutral by 2050. Moreover, larger Irish businesses will be required to publicly disclose information on how they engage with environmental, social, and governance issues as part of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive from 1st January 2024.

Whilst many businesses are yet to start addressing the sustainability crisis, it’s clear that Irish businesses see digital technologies as an enabler of their journey to a net zero future. Four in five (81%) businesses stated that digital technology was “important”, “fairly important” or “very important” to their organisation’s sustainability transition. However, almost two thirds (64%) of Irish businesses said they had not adopted digital technologies to support their sustainability efforts or were in the early stages of adopting technology for this purpose. Only a very small proportion (6%) of businesses are either “well advanced and ahead of most others” or “an exemplar of best practice” in this area.

Commenting on the research results, Anne Sheehan, General Manager, Microsoft Ireland, said: “The ever-growing need to protect the planet is forcing companies of all sizes to transform how they operate, with “business as usual” no longer a sustainable way forward. Whilst organisations globally are putting sustainability at the heart of their business, Microsoft included, many are yet to commence their sustainability journeys and that’s why we commissioned UCC Sustainable Futures to assess the readiness of Irish businesses for this transformation.

“It’s clear from UCC’s report that Irish businesses underestimate the scale of ambition and action that is required to transition to a net zero future. The lack of progress is concerning given Government’s overarching climate action commitments for 2030 and beyond. In order for national targets to be met, every organisation must play its part and take action by making sustainability a business imperative and a leadership priority.

“Simplifying sustainability measurement and reporting is one area that will help SMEs who may not have the in-house expertise or skills. Developing a workforce with the sustainability skills Ireland needs will also require a concerted and coordinated effort from businesses, industry organisations, the education sector and Government. At Microsoft, we are committed to playing our part in this regard.

“Irish businesses of all sizes see digital technology as a critical enabler of their sustainable transitions, however, most are yet to leverage it for this purpose. From using data intelligence to monitor carbon emissions to harnessing AI to reduce energy consumption, technology can empower businesses on their journey whilst also opening up new business opportunities.

“It’s clear that now really is the time for Irish businesses to move faster and go further in order to achieve a net zero future for all.”

Dr. Marguerite Nyhan, Associate Professor in Future Sustainability & Environmental Engineering, University College Cork said: “Climate change is one of our world’s most pressing challenges, and this decade will be extremely important in terms of setting us on a path to a sustainable and net zero future. This week at COP27, global leaders are gathering to build significant momentum for climate action. It is absolutely certain that businesses will play an extremely important role in the sustainability transformation and their actions will be vitally important in our global and national efforts to rapidly reduce emissions and mitigate climate change.

“Our research shows that although some businesses are embracing the sustainability transition, the majority are not and need to step up their sustainability and decarbonisation efforts immediately.

“That begins by defining a sustainability strategy with firm net zero commitments and targets that are measured and monitored. Organisations urgently need to be aware of the new sustainability reporting obligations and address the challenges associated with sustainability reporting. That will require enhanced sustainability expertise and skills at every level within business including at leadership level.

“To drive meaningful change, leaders must look to understand the economic case for sustainability within their organisations and the competitive advantages it can gain in the years ahead. As digital technologies offer potential to drive systems change and manage, monitor and track progress, businesses should maximise the opportunities of the digital revolution to achieve their sustainability and net zero ambitions. By taking the lead and harnessing the opportunities of the sustainability transition which is underway, Irish businesses can play a positive role in addressing this pressing challenge of our time.”

The results of the report were unveiled to business and IT leaders at Microsoft Envision today. The event, which took place in Dublin’s Convention Centre, showcased how businesses can harness the power of technology to achieve more with less and incorporate sustainability into every business process and function, igniting infinite possibilities for the future.

To support Irish businesses to start their sustainability journey, Microsoft has made a number of resources available on the Microsoft Sustainability Learning Center. There are also a number of tools that are available to help organisations to accelerate their sustainability journey wherever they are on their path to net zero, enabling them to amplify progress and transform their business through environmental, social, and governance (ESG) capabilities, available on the Microsoft Cloud for Sustainability. 

Fintech Software Development: The Foundation of Financial Services

In the financial world, some people are looking for thoughtful support for web-based applications in need of having good visualization about the best practices of payroll management and the processing of money. In such matters, the fintech software is very much crucial in providing the proper support and guidance on how to bring the implementation of the fintech products for the rapid growth of the business. 

The service of any Fintech firms provides global ideas of applications for developing the investment. Digital transformation will aid the banks and other commercial sectors in terms of wealth management and anticipating relevant facts about the business based on global market trends. The sector is growing, and the generation of sufficient income will improve the fintech company’s resilience in global turmoils. 

There are plenty of ways to access valuable information on financial services that can assist the software industry in its progression. One such fintech software development platform is https://yellow.systems/fintech-software-development-services. 

Fintech Software Applications in Services 

Fintech software development describes the implementation of artificial intelligence, and the importance of machine learning is significantly important alongside the reduction of the cost in financial institutions. The financial institutions are describing the prevention of different fraudulent activities, and the technologies are going to be helping in the identification of the larger blocks arriving in the processing of further information about the financial costs. The incorporation of artificial intelligence can be taken as an example of the banking industry, where AI has become an integral part of the system. 

Also, blockchain technology has been employed to find out the easiest way of data distribution, and the privacy of the data is maintained. This, in return, can help in setting up the records for different data of financial transactions. The proper protection of the documents will build good relationships between the users and the providers of financial services. 

The provision of solutions in the new age of banking is going to consist of cyber-security. The results of the raw data are significant; having information about the financial transactions and access to the big data is going to help in developing strategies for building new opportunities in creating effective marketing options. Pay iO is a great example of a successful fintech company.

Guide for Using the Fintech Products and Services  

Evolution in functionality is often dependent on the verification of the different accounts with the help of various fintech software. The database would be provided with ample security backups to have the proper management of the bank accounts in the banking services. The financial organizers would be looking after the use of online assistance to support it. Such technology would help in finding out the following services:

 

  • There are procedures for managing the card system, and in the entire journey, the main work would be developing the authentication process for both debit and credit card transactions. 
  • In data management, the fintech services are going to be providing every necessary financial information from reliable and trustworthy sources. 
  • The fintech firms are even working on seeking business data for the analysis of different financials and also using the products for the tracking of every financial transaction used. 

How Does Fintech Service in Security and How Can It Expand the Financial Business? 

There has been the use of the proper code protection of many financial data. The software developers are going to be working on digital transactions and banking. It is beneficial for the growth of the development of different security channels that are working on the generation of revenue. This will lead to a pathway of a proper stream and the cash flow of the company. It is crucial to spread awareness about the various pieces of information about the fintech software, which might help in removing the threats and the traffic monitoring in these development services. 

Conclusions

Fintech software development will bring better outcomes where it would help in handling the cost of business operations. Eventually, it would be helping startups and independent businesses by giving them the latest access to the products from the Fintech software market. It is mostly going to be discussing the adoption of blockchain technology for enhancing scale-able and financial transactions in the modern economic and banking ages. With the passing of years, the application of fintech software would be helping in building reliability in the financial services for business owners and growing institutions. 

LexisNexis Risk Solutions Insurance Opens for Business in the Republic of Ireland

A year from the launch of the Insurance Fraud Coordination Office (IFCO) in Ireland[i], LexisNexis® Risk Solutions Insurance has expanded into the Republic of Ireland to deliver data enrichment services to insurance providers in the region and boost the market’s fraud detection capabilities. A leading data, analytics and technology provider to 97% of the U.K. insurance market, LexisNexis Risk Solutions, driven by requests for greater choice and scale from the Irish market, will deliver solutions to support more accurate underwriting and pricing, streamline claims’ processes, help reduce fraud and improve the customer’s experience when they are buying or renewing a policy.

Research shows that 84% of people in Ireland believe insurance fraud is unethical[ii] and a separate study of insurance providers themselves found the vast majority want to improve their fraud detection and prevention techniques[iii].

The expanded business will share space with the highly expert and continuously growing team of data scientists LexisNexis Risk Solutions Insurance already has based in Dublin, who support Irish insurance providers with geospatial intelligence solutions and advanced analytics, as well as provide consulting on all things data science globally.

Insurance providers in the Republic of Ireland will now be able to take advantage of some of the latest data innovations from LexisNexis Risk Solutions to help ensure consumers are priced accurately and fairly and protect them from fraud risks such as ghost broking as the cost of living rises and fraud climbs[iv]. Indeed, there has been an 88% increase in fraud-related crimes in the past year according to Central Statistics Office data.[v]

Shane McCabe who brings more than 18 years’ experience in the Irish insurance market, has joined to lead the company’s client engagement efforts.

Jeffrey Skelton, managing director, Insurance, Europe, LexisNexis Risk Solutions, said: “Having an operation firmly in the Republic of Ireland means we can now be much more hands-on supporting both our new and existing insurance customers, which is essential to building trust and engendering long term relationships.

“Insurance providers in Ireland face similar challenges as those in the U.K., so it’s only right that we can offer our proven solutions to deliver more streamlined and faster decisions at point of quote and claims, reduce insurance application fraud, improve pricing accuracy and help minimise risk exposure across their personal lines businesses. This is the start of an exciting new era in our business growth to help Irish insurance providers solve for their challenges, while meeting their business objectives.”

The LexisNexis Risk Solutions Insurance business is part of Risk, a market segment of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. RELX is a listed FTSE 100 company.

[i] https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/fake-insurance-claims-can-be-reported-to-new-garda-unit-40800479.html

[ii] https://www.insuranceireland.eu/news-and-publications/news-press-release/insurance-fraud-surveys-show-84-in-ireland-believe-insurance-fraud-is-unethical

[iii]https://esource.dbs.ie/bitstream/handle/10788/4316/Dissertation%20Susan%20OBrien%2010536966.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y

[iv] https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-62247499

[v] https://www.cso.ie/en/releasesandpublications/ep/p-rc/recordedcrimeq12022/image

TP-Link Introduces Its First Deco Whole Home Mesh WiFi 6 System with PoE Port

TP-Link®, a leading global provider of consumer and business networking products, the AX3000 whole home mesh WiFi 6 system Deco X50-PoE, further covering all network scenarios. The product is being released to the UK market before its global launch.

If you’re looking for an ultra-fast WiFi 6 mesh system that covers every corner of your house, with PoE, a 2.5 GbE port, and ceiling/wall installation, Deco X50-PoE.

AX3000 Dual-Band WiFi, Ideal for Non-Stop Entertainment

Armed with WiFi 6 technology, Deco X50-PoE delivers up to 3.0 Gbps wireless speed for flawless video streaming, downloading, and online gaming – all at the same time.

Compared with 4-stream WiFi 5mesh systems, Deco X50-PoE is 250% faster thanks to the 160 MHz channel, which doubles bandwidth and throughput.

Deco X50-PoE is an upgrade of traditional AX3000 mesh WiFi, the two built-in PoE/WAN/LAN auto-sensing ports open more possibilities. The highlight of the Deco X50-PoE is its flexibility. It lets you install, power, and access the internet exactly as you need. The flexible installation meets a wide range of user scenarios. Place it on a tabletop or install it on a ceiling or wall with our adaptive accessories. Its exceptional performance with compact design ensures simple WiFi installation while saving space. Deco X50-PoE has been designed to be unobtrusive in a home environment and fit any home decor.

Multi-Gig 2.5 Gbps PoE Port

With a 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Port, Deco X50- PoE delivers exceptional multi-gigabit performance to support the insatiable demand for better and faster WiFi. Break through the 1G bottleneck and drive your devices to peak performance. What’s more, users are allowed to use the 2.5 GbE port to enjoy blazing-fast wired connections.

If you’re looking for true whole home 2.5 Gbps internet access, just connect all your Deco X50-PoEs (working in Access Point Mode) to the PoE switch. This maximizes the 2.5 GbE port and provides a more stable network.

Power over Ethernet (PoE) for Simplified Network Deployment

Deco X50-PoE is designed to use a single Ethernet cable for both data and power transmission via its two Ethernet ports. The built-in PoE ports simplify installation and streamline deployment, which means no need for electricians. Also, it’s cost-efficient since there is no need for additional cables and power adapters. Flexibility is the key. Deco X50-PoE provides more placement options that allow for deployment in complex environments. Lastly, it also supports a DC power supply (power adapter included) for flexible installations.

Higher Device Capacity and Broader Coverage

Coverage and device capacity has always been one of the main benefits of mesh products. With powerful hardware and software capability, Deco X50-PoE is designed to dramatically improve capacity and coverage in traffic-dense environments. To blanket your entire home with WiFi, Deco X50-PoE ideally boosts coverage to 6,500 sq. ft. or 4-6+ rooms (3-pack) and connects over 150 devices. This way, there’s no need to worry about receiving weak or poor signals in bathrooms, basements, garages or garden rooms.

AI-Driven Mesh, WiFi Tailored to Your Home

The integrated AI-Driven Mesh technology intelligently adjusts the system to best fit each home by learning individual home environments and network loads. With its algorithms and self-learning, devices will seamlessly switch to another channel to maximise device performance.

Keep Everything Secure – WPA3 and HomeShield

With the enhanced WPA3 encryption and TP-Link HomeShield, Deco X50-PoE is one of the most secure WiFi mesh systems to keep your home network safe.

Parental Controls within TP-Link HomeShield manages online time and blocks inappropriate content to help develop healthy online habits for your family. Quality of Service (QoS) and Network Protection keep your home network smooth and safe. With comprehensive reports, you can check all the statistics and insights to help you understand your home network better

For more information about the Deco X50-PoE please visit: https://www.tp-link.com/uk/home-networking/deco/deco-x50-poe/

How can you improve the cyber security of your business?

In the digital age we live in, most of the work produced by businesses is online which leaves them susceptible to cyber-attacks. In September 2022, there were more than 35 million compromised records as a result of cyber-attacks and data breaches which puts people’s personal information at risk of falling into the wrong hands. 

To combat this, businesses will need to improve their cyber security to keep their information, their employee’s information and their customer’s data safe. Failure to do this may lead to a lack of trust in the company.

What is cyber security?

Cyber security is the level of protection your online systems have. If this is weak then you could be compromised and lose valuable and sensitive data to cyber criminals. This is why it’s important to take every step against this. This starts with looking over your entire system to find potential weak points that attackers could exploit. Once a team of experts finishes an IT security audit and identifies these risks, you can take steps to improve your cyber security and protect your business. Taking the right measures greatly reduces the risk of being attacked and is a vital part of running a business in today’s digital world.

How can companies bolster their cyber security?

There are numerous ways for business owners to increase their security depending on their budget. This includes:

Antivirus software

Your first line of defence is good antivirus software to protect your devices from malware attacks. It will detect potential attacks and remove any threats to your computer or laptop. There are many types of malware that can affect your laptop and antivirus software can often protect you from them all.

Training staff

The main weakness of your cyber security as a business is the people within the business. They may be the ones to allow malware to get into your business because they don’t know how to spot it. That’s why you should make sure to train all staff on how to spot phishing attempts and cyber-criminal activity. Consider partnering with experts like SupercityOS out of Dartmouth, NS, an IT company specializing in cyber security training, to provide comprehensive training programs for your staff. This proactive approach ensures that your team is well-equipped to identify and mitigate potential cyber threats, enhancing the overall security posture of your business in today’s digital world.

Using password software

Using a password generator and storage software will help you and your employees to generate high-strength passwords that are very difficult to guess. This is much better than allowing employees to create their own passwords which may be easier to guess and breach. Most people reuse passwords, so if your employee’s personal devices are hacked then the cyber criminal may then target their work devices.

Don’t forget about physical security

Similarly, your business’ data can’t just be compromised online through hacking but it can also be obtained physically through a breach of property. You can protect your office using a drill to secure locks to doors so they cannot be opened whilst the office is not in use. It is also recommended for employees to have lanyards to pass through security gates so that only employees can enter the office.

Don’t leave your company’s data to chance and allow hackers to steal it all. Implement the strategies above so you don’t have a cyber-attack down the line.

 

Tech Review – ITSKINS case round up for the iPhone 14 Pro

We have been testing out ITSKINS cases since their launch some time ago and they are great cases it must be said and for the iPhone range and other devices there is a massive range to pick from to suit all tastes and we get a taste of what is on offer for your iPhone 14 Pro with the range of cases we have here to check out from the company. With these cases you get full protection with bumpers front and back and extra grip and not only this we have wireless charging on all cases as tested below in our video review and of course the buttons work well and all ports are accessible as you would expect.

What does ITSKINS offer with their cases.

ITSKINS strives for green manufacturing and it can be seen in every product that we release. From compostable cases to plant-based inks, we are always looking for more ways to reduce our carbon footprint while creating great products.

Extra strong magnets align and attach better to MagSafe chargers and accessories. All their MagSafe cases use 100% recycled rare earth elements in all of the magnets.

 

With a message being clearly sent here by the company they are keeping the environment in mind and giving you good value for money with their cases and excellent protection for whatever device you use and we can stand by this as we have been using their cases some time, check out the range we have in for the iPhone 14 Pro below

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