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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
By Thomas O’Hagan, Managing Director, b4b Group While recent global events have exacerbated the issue, a crisis in world energy prices and consumption had been looming for some time. Whether it be fuel for our cars, electricity for our home and businesses, or oil and gas for heating, prices have only been going in one…
As the climate crisis intensifies, it is becoming increasingly clear that real and meaningful action must be taken to reduce carbon emissions and ultimately achieve the goal of net zero. It would be a mistake to underestimate the value of digital innovation within this area – with the environmental benefits of technological innovations and solutions…