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Lack of ICT skills 'can hold job candidates back'
Job candidates who are lacking adequate ICT and computing skills are likely to face significant problems, it has been claimed.
SMBs must 'use technology to improve flexibility'
Telecoms systems manufacturer Avaya has claimed that small and medium sized businesses (SMBs) lose as thousands of pounds every year due to staff absenteeism.
Top IT organisations have formal budgeting processes
With the current business climate characterised by change, distributed environments, and tight margins, IT companies require a well planned budget, if they are to be successful in ...
Rate relief could be extended for Welsh small firms
Welsh minister Brian Gibbons has announced that the Assembly Government would be consulting on proposals to extend rate relief to small businesses in Wales.
Online vendors 'going green'
Both business and consumer serving online customers are increasingly adopting environmentally friendly business practices, according to a new report from Online Market World (OMW).
Soft skills 'most sought after' in ICT industry
The ability to manage change, plan strategically and communicate effectively are the skills most valued by technology enterprises, but they are in short supply.
CIOs 'should not wait to innovate'
Although innovation is considered a key priority among chief information officers (CIOs), only three per cent of them have high quality innovation programmes in place, according to...
Small businesses 'should utilise' VoIP
Voice over internet protocol (VoIP) solutions provide small and medium business employees with the ideal method to communicate with their clients and customers while away from the ...
Small businesses concerned about threats to networks
Small and medium-sized businesses are concerned that their networks could be the biggest threat to their success in 2008, according to a survey from business ISP Star.
Employees 'need email training'
UK employers should train their staff to use email more effectively, email management consultancy Mesmo has suggested.
Businesses 'need better insight' to prevent data loss
Businesses need better insight into the way that data is stored and transmitted if they are to protect themselves from the steep costs associated with data loss, it has been sugges...
Businesses increase investment in VoIP technology
Despite questions regarding the current economic climate, enterprises are choosing to increase their investments in voice over internet protocol (VoIP) technology, a new study has ...
Technology consolidation 'central to business success'
A new study of 175 companies by research company Aberdeen has revealed that consolidation of contact centre infrastructure technologies brings about a reduction in expenses, improv...
IT industry 'safe' in economic downturn
In the wake of fears over the current economic climate, analyst Gartner is predicting that the IT industry will avoid the worst of any possible fallout, and could actually benefit ...
Welsh businesses face climate change challenge
The Welsh minister for environment, sustainability and housing has outlined the challenges and opportunities posed by climate change.
IT businesses 'need to deliver' on flexible working
Now that they have the technological means to deliver remote and mobile working solutions, firms must follow through on the promise if they are to encourage female professionals in...
Customer satisfaction 'must be central' to outsourcing decisions
Although outsourcing help desk services can reduce costs by as much as 30 to 40 per cent, customer satisfaction must remain a key factor of consideration, Gartner has claimed.
FPB: Small businesses should be consulted on tax
The Forum of Private Business (FPB) has urged the government to ensure that small businesses are placed at the heart of its new tax scheme.
Enterprise mobility a 'top investment priority' for businesses
In 2008, enterprise mobility will remain one of the top investment priorities among most global organisations, a new survey has revealed.
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