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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ISDN (Integrated Service Digital Network) is a telephone network system that allows voice and data to be delivered simultaneously over a digital line. Released in 1986, ISDN became the go to for many businesses as it allowed for the incorporation of basic video conferencing without compromising internet speeds. However, technological advances have meant that this…
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Recent government statistics have revealed that cyber-attacks are on the rise, and with the average cost of an attack being estimated at nearly £20,000 a cybersecurity breach is an obvious real threat to businesses. Here we highlight the most common cyber-attacks to look out for as well as the measures that can help keep your…
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With the cost of cyber-attack to businesses estimated to be as much as £19,400, it is clear that cybersecurity is an issue that businesses would be foolish to ignore. The recent Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2022 report from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) showed that cyber-attacks are becoming more frequent, with organisations reporting…
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B4b Group has appointed David Armstrong as its new CEO. David Armstrong joins the company after more than 35 years in the information and communications technology industry including over 25 years within senior management roles in the telecoms sector. Most recently, he was Managing Director of Fibrus ISP, the retail business division of the full…
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The prevalence of dangerous or misleading information online has long been subject to intense debate with social media companies coming under heavy criticism for not removing harmful content from their platforms. There have been numerous high profile incidents including the sluggish response from Facebook and Twitter to the onslaught of racist posts directed towards members…
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