As post-pandemic demand for goods increases, global supply chains have come under immense pressure to ensure that products are transported to customers when and where they are needed. In order to keep up with demand, many of those within the transport and logistics sector are harnessing the numerous technological solutions available to help them adapt…
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By David Armstrong, CEO, b4b Group As economies, industries and organisations begin to bounce back from the Covid-19 pandemic, business activity and demand for goods and products has soared, placing our supply chains under immense pressure. This strain is felt even more by the Northern Ireland transport and logistics sector, largely owing to the impact…
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Data is one of the most important assets that any business has. Customer details, orders, payment details and accounts are all integral to successful business operations. If this data is lost or compromised, it can have catastrophic consequences both in terms of efficiency and reputation. Hardware or software failure, cyberattacks, human mistakes and natural disasters…
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b4b Group has announced its sponsorship of Larne FC’s 2009 team as it competes in this year’s SuperCup NI tournament. The leading IT and telecoms provider has sponsored new equipment for the team ahead of the competition kicking off on Sunday 24th July. SuperCup NI, formerly the Northern Ireland Milk Cup, is an international youth…
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Leading IT and telecommunications provider b4b Group has signed a multi-year contract with Fujitsu UK & Ireland, a global leader in technology and business solutions, to underpin its smart border solution, Atamai Freight. The solution enables goods to move seamlessly by verifying the integrity of freight from the point of loading to the point of…
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Recent research may suggest that an entirely virtual workplace is still a long way off, but this is not to say that Virtual Reality (VR) cannot be successfully incorporated into the workplace. Here we outline several ways that VR can be used to enhance business performance and improve efficiency. Safer training Using VR to assist…
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By David Armstrong, CEO, b4b Group As the work from home versus work from office debate continues and many employers attempt to strike a balance, virtual reality (VR) has been heralded as an ideal solution. Big tech companies, including Facebook owners Meta, are among the main drivers behind the development of a more ‘real’ virtual…
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Put simply, a firewall is a digital security system that monitors and checks all incoming and outgoing network traffic. Firewalls are an essential part of your business’ security system as without one, your network is open to threats. Cyberattacks can be devastating for businesses, disrupting processes, reducing productivity and causing often irreparable reputational and brand…
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Hybrid working, which has become the norm for many of us, has brought with it many unexpected benefits, from improved productivity to lower running costs, and as a result, appears to be here to stay. Undeniably, the hybrid working era owes much of its success to the exponential growth in technology we have seen in…
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By Thomas O’Hagan, Co-founder, b4b Group I think it is safe to say that the shape of our workplaces – especially for those of us traditionally used to office environments – has changed enormously over the past two years. The recent years have forced us all to change our habits and for businesses, that meant…
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