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“Apply For Broadband Grants Before It’s Too Late” Urges Vaizey

Digital Economy Minister Ed Vaizey has urged businesses to apply for £3000 broadband grants before it’s too late.

60% Of CEOs And MDs Push SMEs To Move To Cloud

A survey by Cloudamour found that CEOs and MDs are behind a movement that is seeing more companies move to the cloud with 81 per cent now using cloud services in some way.

Are UK Businesses Failing To Realise The Potential Of Workplace Wi-Fi?

Just a few short years ago, working life heavily revolved around the office as the hub of all activity.

BT Is "Stifling" London’s Growth With "Unaffordable Broadband"

The City of London has claimed that BT's lack of high-speed broadband in the square mile is blocking the capital city's growth - an accusation that will be sure to raise hackles.

Civil Servants Concerned By Lack Of IT Skills

A poll of civil servants has revealed that although they feel IT is essential, they are concerned their Departments lack the skills and culture needed for successful digital transformation.

ExaGrid Bags "Best Disk-Based Product For SMEs" Title

The company’s solution for SMEs was lauded by the general public and picked up an award at the London ceremony for the fourth year running.

Focus On Customers, Staff And Tech - Not Money - For Success

A survey carried out by YouGov and Vodafone found that SMEs are progressing further by focusing more on other factors such as customers, staff and tech over money.

HP Claims It Can Help SME Prove Security Credentials More Affordably

The company confirmed that its new security standard would strengthen its public sector supply chain, by allowing over 600 small/medium enterprises to achieve security accreditation.

Many Small Businesses Still Lack Digital Skills

Although more SMEs in the UK are beginning to see the benefits of being digitally enabled, there are still around 1.2 million that lack basic digital skills.

NHS Announces Major New Commercial Vehicle

The framework will enable providers to avoid having to go through the full OJEU process and instead "localise" their requirements, it is claimed.

Opinion: Have UK SMEs Put Off Cyber Protection Investment For Too Long?

For UK co-location and cloud specialist Node4's Chief Technologist Steve Nice, the bill's starting to get unacceptably high.

Report Claims SMEs Are Outflanking IT Giants On G-Cloud

A business-to-government (B2G) business development agency has claimed that the G-Cloud procurement framework truly embodies the government’s SME strategy.

Should Government SME Strategy Focus On G-Cloud?

Former Culture Secretary Sajid Javid has given his first speech in his new role as Business Secretary, revealing new measures to support small businesses and entrepreneurs.

SMEs Offered Help By New Google Skills Portal

Digital Garage Academy will provide tutorials across a range of subjects, including analytics, marketing and social media skills.

Successful Election Campaigns Cannot Ignore The Digital Economy

Anthony Sherick, MD of specialist jobsite Technojobs, voices his concerns for the digital economy and urges election campaigns to address the skills shortage in the UK’s fast-growing technology sector.

UK Businesses Losing Millions By Missing Calls

New research has revealed that SMEs in the UK are losing £90 million in potential sales revenue each year as a result of failing to answer phone calls.

What Internet Of Things Apps Do SMEs Actually Want?

New research from the Economist Intelligence Unit shows 96% of business leaders expect their businesses to be using IoT in one form or another by 2016, says Magic Software's Stephan Romeder.

Will G-Cloud 'Widen The Playing Field' For SMEs?

As G-Cloud 6 goes live, Dan Sutherland, CEO of Carrenza, discusses how G-Cloud has simplified the selection and bidding process for public sector work and has opened up new and exciting opportunities for SMEs.