Information Technology

SecureCloud+ recognised as an Investor in People

SecureCloud+, the fast-growing IT company that specialises in innovative ICT solutions for Defence and Public Sector has been awarded the Investors in People (IIP) accreditation for demonstrating their commitment to the development of their people. This achievement is a testament to how the company values their employees’ well-being and success.

The Reading based SME were praised by their (IIP) assessor for their outstanding leadership and people management skills for a growing company in just its 5th year. This continuous growth has been achieved by their ability to attract and retain great talent, with employees coming from various backgrounds.

How to Protect Your Tech Business in 2020

No matter what type of business you run, there are risk factors you must navigate if you wish to maintain the same level of profit and growth. Tech businesses, in particular, may be susceptible to harm from interruptions such as hacking or power loss. Although there is potential for great profit in this sector, there is also the possibility that people could steal your ideas — not to mention fierce competition. A minor mishap can cause you to fall behind others selling the same or similar services or products.

German software USU Valuemation classified as a "Leader" by American analysts

Möglingen, Germany, October 16, 2019 – USU was among the selected companies that Forrester Research, the American analyst firm, has invited to participate in The Forrester Wave™: Enterprise Service Management, Q4 2019. USU Valuemation was ranked in the highest possible category as a “Leader”.

ThoughtRiver’s AI platform powers PwC’s New Law Offering

·         PwC to enter LawTech in collaboration with ThoughtRiver

·         First product to launch in Q1 of 2020

·         Internal tests show time savings of 1/3 for general counsels

London, UK. 16 October, 2019: ThoughtRiver, the market leader in intelligent legal pre-screening, has announced that its core platform, which standardises the interpretation and review of legal contracts, is to be used in a broader technology play that represents a significant investment by PwC.

techUK launches study asking, “What does B2B Tech Sales need from Marketing in 2020?”

Take part in the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/b2btechsales

London 16 October, 2019: techUK, Champion Communications and Pure Potential have partnered to launch a study investigating the ways in which marketing can be of greater value to sales and business development in business-to-business technology companies. The first part of this research is a survey of business development executives, to develop a greater understanding of what sales teams really need from marketing to enable them to complete their jobs more effectively. This will be followed by a report and a series of workshops to explore the findings.

Trusted Computing Group accelerates cybersecurity innovation as world enters IoT era

Toronto, Canada, October 15, 2019 – Following 20 years of innovation and adoption of trusted computing standards and specifications, Trusted Computing Group is commemorating its 20th year anniversary whilst planning for the most critical time of all, the Internet of Things (IoT) era.

Celebrating its 20th anniversary at its Annual Members Meeting in Toronto, Canada, over 100 Trusted Computing Group member organizations are gathering to reflect on the critical progress TCG has made in improving secure computing across the world whilst identifying areas which need more action.

2020 State of Tech Spend Report from Flexera shows IT Executives struggle to gain cost visibility and manage spend effectively

Study Shows Significant Opportunity for Companies to Manage IT Spend and Re-Invest Savings in Digital Transformation

Maidenhead, UK – October 15, 2019 – Flexera, the company that helps organisations realise technology’s power to accelerate their business, announces the findings of the Flexera 2020 State of Tech Spend Report. The first annual Flexera 2020 State of Tech Spend Report provides insight into current and future technology spend from the perspective of enterprise CIOs and IT executives. The report highlights how companies are shifting spending to support their critical IT initiatives, how they’re tracking and managing IT spend, and the challenges they face in optimising spend.

Specialist software company Iken launches innovative cloud solution

15th October 2019, Bristol, UK Bristol-based software company, Iken, have announced the arrival of a new cloud-hosted product, alongside significant upgrades to their existing on-premise desktop offering. The launch of Iken Cloud and the development of Iken Desktop is testament to the company’s desire to cater for all customers, regardless of their IT strategy.

Iken’s user-led approach – finetuned over 25 years in the specialist software space – led to the decision, which allows customers to select technology that best fits their business needs; both now and in the future.

Legal AI Company ThoughtRiver Shortlisted for two Financial Times Business Awards

·         FT and RSG Consulting shortlist ThoughtRiver in two categories.

·         Shortlisting comes after tremendous momentum for the company, with key new hires and integrations with Tableau and Microsoft Office

·         Awards on 22nd of October in San Francisco.

London, UK. October 10, 2019: ThoughtRiver, the market leader in intelligent legal pre-screening, has been shortlisted for two awards in the 2019 FT/RSG Intelligent Business Forum and Awards.