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IoT connected devices to reach 38bn units by 2020

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The number of IoT (Internet of Things) connected devices is set to almost triple to 38.5 billion in 2020. According to new research from Juniper Research, the industrial and public services sector will form a majority of the device base. Juniper found that while the number of connected devices already …

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Sage revamps relationship with independent software vendors

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Sage has unveiled a new global program for independent software vendors in a bid to ‘kick-start a new era of collaboration’. The program is the first in a series of changes intended to make it easier for Sage partners to solve customer problems. The new ISV program replaces multiple agreements …

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Industry set for a mobile printing surge

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In light of new research about how smartphones and tablets are changing the way users print, Annodata is warning businesses to brace themselves for a surge in mobile printing. Recent research conducted by IDC reveal that in spite of the business value that can be derived from mobile printing, a …

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What you need to know about cloud-to-cloud backup services

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In 2012, businesses had 12 per cent of their applications and IT systems running in the cloud; in 2014, that figure had already grown to 69 per cent. Here we look at why cloud-to-cloud backup services are gaining more interest from businesses as they store more and mission-critical data in …

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Top 10 ways to build your own business app

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Barely a week goes by on IT Channel Expert where we don’t post a white paper, opinion piece or advice column discussing the role of mobile devices in the workplace. As the trends for BYOD and remote working continue, and customers are increasingly using their mobile devices to interact with …

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Are you ready to download Windows 10?

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Microsoft’s Windows 10 is set to launch in just two days (July 29th), but are you prepared? The new operating system will have a number of updated features to benefit business users but there are some simple preparations that can be easily overlooked from both enterprises and home users. It …

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Why you should be partnering with firms that offer managed security services

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With the rise in popularity in managed security services, IT Channel Expert sat down with Matthew Thomas, UK & Africa channel manager at Trustwave, to find out what it’s all about… Your channel partner, Softcat, recently saw its revenue double due to managed security services… Yes, Softcat has seen its …

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All smartwatches have security flaws, so who?s responsible for their protection?

apple watch business mainjpg All smartwatches have security flaws, so who?s responsible for their protection?

New research by HP reveals that smartwatches with network and communication functionality represent a new and open frontier for cyberattack. The study conducted by HP Fortify found that 100 per cent of the tested smartwatches contain significant vulnerabilities, including insufficient authentication, lack of encryption and privacy concerns. “Smartwatches have only …

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Dell improves partner programme to better suite service providers

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Dell has announced improvements to its PartnerDirect programme to better suite the needs of servicer providers, as well as distributors. These updates include an appointment within the distribution business, an increase in the number of training and enablement programmes open to partners, and additional incentives. The programme now includes more …

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Knowing multiple coding languages could increase your salary by ?4,500

coding mainjpg Knowing multiple coding languages could increase your salary by ?4,500

Being proficient in a second coding language could increase the average developer’s salary by £4,500 a year, according to new research by Greythorn. The specialist technology recruiter has found that a bilingual coder earns on average 10 per cent more than ‘single language’ coders. Across the course of a working …

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