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How Businesses Can Reduce the Impact of Unexpected Downtime

Unexpected downtime can affect any business, regardless of its size or industry. Whether caused by power outages, equipment failures, cyberattacks, or severe weather, interruptions can quickly lead to lost revenue, reduced productivity, and dissatisfied customers. While it may be impossible to eliminate every risk, businesses can take practical steps to minimise disruption and recover more quickly when problems arise.

By planning ahead and investing in the right solutions, organisations can improve resilience and keep operations running even when unexpected challenges occur....

Top 5 Best POS Systems in the UK

Authored by BHTNews.com
Posted: Fri, 07/16/2021 - 6:28pm

There are many POS systems available in the market. An efficient and suitable one among these will help your business multiply. However, it gets daunting and confusing with so many options and conflicting reviews to find the perfect fit.

This article will make the daunting task of finding a perfect POS system easy for you. After thorough research and analysis, here I have handpicked the best 5 POS systems available in the UK that will make your business-level up real quick.

What is a POS System?

A POS system or point of sale system refers to where customers make payment...

Are skills assessment tests really useful?

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Thu, 07/15/2021 - 10:37pm

Many recruitment agencies and big companies have taken to using skills testing software over the years. They do find skills assessment tests very useful during the hiring process. And skills testing is utilised prolifically by proactive recruiters along with recruitment software use. Read to find out the ways these tests help the recruitment stage.

Let us begin by addressing what skills testing is. When job seekers apply for a position, they may be asked to take some assessments. These tests, usually online, are designed to measure an individual’s skill and knowledge. The test...

Exeter welcomes flexible workspace operator Clockwise

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 07/14/2021 - 11:04pm

Flexible workspace operator Clockwise is opening its newest building in Exeter this week, expanding its footprint into the South West’s beating heart of tech and innovation.

As Clockwise’s tenth space, the opening marks another step in the business’ rapid growth across the UK and speaks to its strategy to open spaces in cities emerging as hubs for tech and innovation. The 2021 Tech Nation scale ratio report suggests Exeter, alongside Belfast – home to Clockwise’s space in River House - and Dundee, are the most likely cities to become leading UK tech hubs.

Set over three...

When and how often should you pen test?

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Wed, 07/14/2021 - 3:31pm

In 2021 every company should be aware of the possibility of a cyber-attack. Bigger companies know that these situations are almost unavoidable. That’s why they are so eager to hire Bulletproof to help improve their security.

A penetration test, also known as a pen test, is basically a simulated cyber-attack against your system to check for vulnerabilities. It can involve the attempted breaching of any number of application systems in order to uncover unsanitized inputs that are susceptible to code injection attacks and many more.

In this article, you can find information...

How to incorporate holograms and holographic projects into your marketing strategy

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Mon, 07/12/2021 - 9:11pm

When they hear the word “hologram,” many people think of rare and expensive things such as a holographic 2-Pac, or a virtual pop star, a la Hatsune Miku. Others might think of outdated technology that was a big fad a few decades ago.

But, the holograms of today are much more than that. When appropriately used, holograms and holographic projects such as those from Musion can be a vital component of your marketing strategy.

Keep reading to learn more about this exciting technology and why you should incorporate it into your marketing projects.

Holographic technology...

Exeter-based IT firm host free webinar

Exeter-based IT specialists, Nexus Open Systems, are hosting a free webinar on how businesses can improve their telephony systems with Microsoft Teams.

The event, on Thursday 15th July 2021, will be in two parts: The first session will demonstrate the new integrated Teams reception attendant console from Anywhere 365. The second part of the webinar will take a practical look at what is involved in migrating a telephone system to Microsoft Teams.

This will be followed by a Question-and-Answer session. In addition, following the webinar, Nexus will be offering a free 15-...

Peninsula Transport launches its vision for the future of transport across the South West

Peninsula Transport has launched its vision for the future of transport across the South West, as part of its work in developing a full regional transport strategy.

Chair of Peninsula Transport, Councillor Andrea Davis said: “The vision and goals are an important milestone in our work as they will help set the overall direction and principles of our longer term plan to transform transport within the region over the next thirty years.

“Our vision is to enhance our transport system. We want more efficient, resilient and cleaner transport that can help make the peninsula...

Exeter graduates ‘on a roll’ to save planet with launch of carbon-negative toilet paper startup

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 07/12/2021 - 2:07pm

Two Exeter graduates have launched a startup producing the world's first and only carbon-negative toilet roll.

Tom Trow, who studied Business Economics at the University of Exeter Business School, and Sanmarie Grobler, who graduated with a BA in Liberal Arts, launched their startup Bazoo after feeling inspired by SMEs who go out of their way to make positive changes for the planet.

The pair graduated in July 2020 during the height of the pandemic and decided to respond to the situation by starting a company that would make a positive impact on the planet.

With...

Scott Kippax takes the reins at Begbies Traynor in Exeter

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 07/12/2021 - 11:39am

Scott Kippax has been promoted to partner at Begbies Traynor Group's Exeter office, taking the reins at the firm's Balliol House premises in the city.

A seasoned insolvency practitioner with over 20 years' experience in corporate restructuring and insolvency, Scott joined the firm in October 2020 and works with businesses across Devon and Cornwall offering a comprehensive suite of rescue, recovery and restructuring services. He is fully licenced by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.

The move extends the team's overall numbers in Exeter to eight...

Central bank digital currency has its uses, but can it replace cryptocurrency?

Lots of countries' central banks are looking at cryptocurrency as the answer to their economic problems. Swedish Riksbank and the Bank of England have submitted and showed interest in participating in the crypto market.

After spending time tearing bitcoin apart, government and regulatory bodies continue to be surprised at how bitcoin has survived. Cryptocurrency has grown stronger with all the restrictions. Formed out of nothing and supported with large amount of computing power, this has proven that the theory that states that the value we place on things is determined by...

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