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What Is ‘Job Boomeranging’ ?
Here we look at the trend of ‘job boomeranging’, the reasons why the trend occurred, and why businesses may choose to re-hire boomerangers. What Is It? Job boomeranging refers to when an employee leaves a company and then returns to work for the same company at a later date. How Has It Come About? The…
Fewer Victims Pay Ransomware, Yet More Victims
Blockchain data platform Chainanalysis has reported that cybercriminals have seen a 40 per cent fall in their earnings as more people have refused to pay the ransom following ransomware attacks. More Strains With Shorter Lifespans However, the number of unique ransomware strains being used in attacks increased dramatically in 2022 (Fortinet). Also, Chainanalysis reports that…
Autonomous Buses Now On UK Roads
22 passengers experienced the UK’s first full-size autonomous bus for the first time as part of a testing process by Stagecoach, the UK’s largest bus and coach operator. Trial Over The Forth Bridge The ground-breaking trial of a full-size autonomous single-decker bus, carrying a mixture of invited members of the Co-Design Panel, volunteers helping Stagecoach…
Top Questions To Ask An IT Support Company
This second part of ‘Why Use Outsourced IT Support?’ focuses on what kind of questions to ask when looking for your ideal outsourced IT support company. 10 Important Questions Here, we’ll focus on 10 important questions (although you may have others) and the reasons why you may want to ask them. 1. What specific services…
Fined For ‘Time Theft’
Following a recent case where a remote worker was fined for ‘time theft’, we look at what it is, the legal and ethical aspects, and how it relates to employee monitoring software. What Is Time Theft? ‘Time theft’ refers to any instance in which an employee is paid for time they did not actually work.…
Deepfaked Eyes On Video Calls
A new AI feature for Nvidia’s Broadcast client will overlay your eyes with some deepfake ones which are always looking at the camera. Eye Contact Feature The ‘Eye Contact’ feature has been designed to make users/content creators look more engaged while video conferencing or during a live stream. The feature may make it easier for…
Smart Products Have Just 2 Years Of Life
Consumer champion Which? says that high-end smart products may lose features and functionality, or become a hacking risk, after as little as two years because manufacturers may stop tech updates. Stopping The Smart Updates Limits Lifespan Which? says it discovered the risk after analysing smart appliances in six key household product areas – washing machines,…
What Questions an MSP Should Ask a Business Broker?
If you’re an MSP (Managed Service Provider) looking to buy or sell another MSP business, working with a business broker can be a valuable resource. A business broker can help you find potential buyers or sellers, negotiate the terms of the sale, and provide guidance throughout the process. Here are some questions that you may…
What’s The Difference Between a Share Sale And an Asset Sale?
As a Managed Service Provider (MSP) business owner, you may be considering buying or selling an MSP business. One important consideration is the structure of the transaction. Two common structures for buying or selling a business are a share sale and an asset sale. A share sale (also known as a stock sale), is a…
What Is a Non-Compete Clause For An MSP Owner?
A non-compete clause is a legal provision that is often included in a contract or agreement between two parties, in which one party (often an employee or contractor) agrees not to compete with the other party for a certain period of time after the completion of the contract. As a Managed Service Provider (MSP) owner,…
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