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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,…

The Top Mistakes MSPs Make That Devalue Their Business
Below are some of the top reasons causing business owners to negatively impact the value of their business when it comes to selling : Failing to properly prepare for the sale in advance: This includes failing to gather all necessary financial documentation, not reviewing the company’s operations and processes, and not having a clear understanding…

Why Use Outsourced IT Support?
Looking at this question in two parts, here we’ll be firstly looking at the pros and cons of opting for outsourced IT support. The Popularity Of Outsourced IT Support A considerable number of businesses in the UK now use outsourced IT support, as outsourcing has become a popular way for businesses to access specialised expertise…

Tech Trends For 2023
In this feature, we look at some of the most prominent tech trends for 2023 and how businesses could benefit from them. A Dozen Key Tech Trends Here are as dozen key tech trends to watch this year. 1. Satellite mobile connections and satellite broadband are expected to become more widely available in 2023. This…

No Bank Robberies For First Time Ever (in Denmark)
Although figures show no bank robberies last year in Denmark, it appears online banking fraud and other forms of digital crime are now replacing the traditional ‘hold-up’. Why No Bank Robberies? It is believed that the recent Danish bank association ‘Finans Danmark’ figures showing no physical bank robberies in 2021 compared to 221 back in…

Satellite Connection For Android Phones
Iridium, a satellite phone company, and Qualcomm, a chip manufacturer, are partnering to bring satellite connectivity to premium Android smartphones later in the year. Connect To Satellites The Partnership will mean that in areas where there is no mobile coverage, users will be able to connect to passing satellites to send and receive messages using…
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