Go back 30 or even 15 years and it’s safe to say Northern Ireland would not be considered a mecca for the global tech industry. Traditional industries still (largely) dominated and we were only starting to see the green shoots of new sectors emerging as the economy slowly but surely diversified. Fast forward to the…
Leading IT and telecommunications provider, b4b Group, is making great strides to create lasting change to individuals in need by partnering with Hope 4 Life NI as its new Charity Partner. The charity delivers invaluable programmes to support the mental wellbeing of individuals across Northern Ireland and are developing to extend into the UK and…
The UK government recently announced telecoms investment plans that would pump millions of pounds into creating “world class digital infrastructure” that it said would pave the way for a “better, more secure, more prosperous future”. It has pledged to spend £150 million in the future of digital technology including on a new wireless infrastructure strategy…
If you took even a cursory glance at social media over the past week or two, you couldn’t fail to have seen coverage of the TikTok CEO’s now infamous appearance before a United States Congressional committee hearing. Shou Zi Chew was grilled during a session that lasted more than five hours, as lawmakers continue to…
Today marks Safer Internet Day, 24 hours dedicated to keeping ourselves from harm while online. It’s incredibly important for all of us as individuals, particularly those more vulnerable than others – but there’s also good reason for businesses to be on their guard as well. We are only weeks into 2023 but already there have…
b4b Group has renewed its corporate sponsorship of The Saffron Gael. The long term association with the Antrim GAA news outlet, an indispensable resource for fans of Gaelic games in the county, forms part of b4b Group’s wider commitment to support the local community. David Armstrong, CEO, b4b Group said: “I am pleased to renew…
The annual Consumer Electronic Show (CES) in Las Vegas is now over for another year having unveiled the technology trends that will shape 2023. Here, we look at what we think are some of the biggest developments and advancements from the conference that will headline the coming months and years as global brands harness digital…
The annual Consumer Electronic Show (CES) – the most influential technology event in the world – drew to a close in Las Vegas over the weekend, once again setting the tone for what will be making waves in the 12 months ahead. Without a doubt, the buzz word for 2023 is ‘sustainability’ as the globe’s…
Many businesses will be aware of the financial cost of a cybersecurity breach – according to the Centre of Economics and Business Research (CEBR) the combined cost of cyberattacks throughout the UK is as high as £34 billion. Attacks are also becoming more frequent, with organisations reporting a significant increase in breaches over the last…
Despite being a relatively new phenomenon, hybrid working has proven immensely popular amongst employees, largely owing to its reputation as a way to improve work-life balance. However, research suggests that many businesses have been hesitant to commit to a flexible working model, largely due to concerns regarding employee productivity and overall organisational efficiency. Investment in…