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Work from Home (WFH) stories - Page 3

In what most systems administrators may well imagine were the good old days, work was as much a place as an activity. Today, people work from anywhere. While this delivers advantages including flexibility, potentially better productivity and the promise of an improved work/life balance while attracting staff regardless of where they might live, it is not without its challenges. Security and access to company resources is more complex, while appropriate devices, connectivity and even workspaces must be considered.
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How mobile cybersecurity empowers hybrid workforces to stay secure

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Mobile cybersecurity tools like SonicExpress are crucial for securing hybrid workforces, offering real-time control and swift threat response anywhere.
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UK expense claims face slow approvals & vague submissions

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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UK finance teams face slow expense claim approvals and vague submissions, with 27% taking over a month and GBP £60 million in claims analysed.
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UK government's AI spend soars but data quality risks persist

Wed, 12th Nov 2025
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UK AI spend surged over 1,000% since 2018, yet experts warn poor data quality risks undermining government digital ambitions and service improvements.
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NatWest boosts SME cyber resilience with NCRCG partnership

Fri, 24th Oct 2025
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NatWest partners with the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group to boost cyber security awareness for its staff supporting charities and SMEs across sectors.
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CyberSmart joins NCRCG to boost cyber resilience for UK SMEs

Tue, 14th Oct 2025
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CyberSmart has joined the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group as a National Ambassador to bolster cyberdefence for UK SMEs and their MSPs.
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Cyberattacks cost UK firms over GBP £10,000 as hybrid work rises

Sun, 5th Oct 2025
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With 28% of UK workers hybrid working, cyberattacks now cost firms over GBP £10,000 on average, raising urgent security concerns for remote staff.
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L'Oréal named ambassador to boost SME cyber resilience in UK

Mon, 18th Aug 2025
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L'Oréal UK and Ireland is the first beauty firm appointed National Ambassador to aid UK SMEs in strengthening cyber resilience and combating cyber crime.
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CHERRY unveils quiet, sustainable keyboards for offices

Mon, 11th Aug 2025
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CHERRY launches four quiet, sustainable mechanical keyboards from GBP £95, designed for modern offices and home working with wireless connectivity.
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UK set to ban ransomware payments in public sector crackdown

Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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The UK plans to ban ransom payments in the public sector and mandate private firms to report such payments, aiming to curb rising ransomware attacks.
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Pushing the boundaries: how the channel powers hybrid and remote working

Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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With 67% of UK adults hybrid working, Channel partners are key to supporting flexible work through cloud, cybersecurity and unified communications solutions.
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UK taps Altana for AI supply chain platform in GBP £8m deal

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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The UK government awards Altana a GBP £8m contract to deliver an AI-driven supply chain platform, enhancing policy and security across multiple departments.
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Over 1,200 government devices lost or stolen across 2024

Thu, 8th May 2025
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Over 1,200 devices were reported lost or stolen across UK government departments in 2024, highlighting ongoing security challenges despite audits and efforts.
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Gloucester tops UK cities for reliable broadband, Belfast lags

Sun, 16th Mar 2025
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A new study by Broadband Genie reveals Gloucester leads the UK in reliable broadband, while Belfast struggles with over 51% of users facing outages.
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UK unveils bold plan to tackle cybercrime with new rules

Wed, 15th Jan 2025
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The UK Government has unveiled plans to tackle cybercrime, proposing a ban on ransomware payments for public bodies and a new reporting framework.
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Wasting money on useless tech? Cut costs by preventing sprawl

Wed, 16th Oct 2024
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With mid-sized firms averaging 255 apps and enterprises up to 664, tech sprawl is draining budgets and hurting productivity, urging firms to take control.
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HP appointed national ambassador for cyber resilience group

Fri, 4th Oct 2024
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HP has been named a National Ambassador for the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group, supporting cybersecurity for UK SMEs.
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Trustify named National Ambassador for cyber resilience in UK

Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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Trustify named a National Ambassador for the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group, joining firms like Aviva and Microsoft to bolster UK cyber resilience efforts.
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ISMS.online CEO discusses growth, innovation, and compliance

Thu, 4th Jul 2024
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ISMS.online CEO Luke Dash discusses the company's 500% growth, innovations in compliance technology, and global expansion plans, including a new US office.
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Exclusive: InfoTrack's Global CTO on innovation and women in STEM

Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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Global CTO at InfoTrack, Nadene Serman, has discussed breakthroughs in innovation and cybersecurity while championing the role of women in STEM fields.
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Exclusive: Smartsheet's VP talks all things AI and expansion

Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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Smartsheet's VP for APJ, Nigel Mendonca, has revealed the company's AI innovations and expansion strategies, bridging global work management gaps.