Streamlining collaboration and boosting productivity: Exploring workflow management platforms
Marc Hoogstad, Head of Product Management at Finworks, explores various ways in which workflow management platforms can enhance collaboration and productivity.
Rockford Associates: The true cost of neglecting unforeseen errors today
In the midst of several nation-wide financial issues, accounting departments need to be more vigilant than ever. Rockford Associates explain the scope of the issue, and just how much of an impact unforeseen errors can have.
Scientists discover massive “Noctis volcano” and buried glacier ice on Mars
A colossal volcano and a potentially buried glacier ice sheet in Mars' Tharsis volcanic province has been unveiled near the equator of the red planet.
Using technology to help local authorities to counter fraudsters
Fraud continues to be a significant and growing issue across all sectors in the UK, with stats showing that hundreds of millions are being lost every year; unfortunately, the public sector is far from an outlier to this trend. What can technology do?.
British government extends deadline for banks to combat rising fraud
The UK government has announced measures granting banks 72 hours to scrutinise suspicious transactions before processing payments.
Potential infertility treatment: Skin cells transformed into viable eggs
A new technique by researchers at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) could change the infertility treatment .
The theory behind sand ripples: Mars and Earth’s surprising connection
Researchers from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and collaborators from Denmark, Germany, Italy, China, and the US have challenged conventional ideas by proposing a suitable theory explaining the formation of sand ripples on both Mars and Earth.
Top 5 security improvements to protect against public sector cybercrime
Sharing the experience of working with an NHS Foundation Trust, Firstserv’s Sebastian Tyc emphasises how managed services and cloud hosting are critical in the fight against public sector cybercrime.
Bariatric surgery opens doors for ESRD patients
Scientists have linked bariatric surgery with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients to see if it helps them become eligible for a kidney transplant.
Global leaders gather to combat fraud on an international scale
Yesterday, international ministers and industry leaders met at the inaugural Global Fraud Summit to address the escalating threat fraudsters pose worldwide.
High availability versus disaster recovery: Four elements of high availability infrastructure
As a managed cloud service provider, Firstserv Ltd takes its responsibilities towards disaster recovery and high availability solutions seriously and is committed to providing these for your business.
Harnessing the benefits of solar power for the public sector
With volatile energy prices continuing to cause concern and budgets being tightened, there has never been a better time for organisations to look at their existing assets and explore options of how to become more sustainable and lock in cost savings. Solar power can deliver both - and a wide range of other benefits.
EU policy analysis of the Green Deal, climate, oceans and circular economy
The EU policy on the Green Deal, climate neutrality, oceans and fisheries, plus the circular economy are examined in this in-depth environment analysis.
The power of photons: A quantum leap in computing
Scientists are trying to redefine the capabilities of quantum computers.
Building a resilient and future-ready democracy in the EU
Dubravka Šuica, Vice-President for Democracy and Demography, charts her priorities for building a resilient and future-ready democracy in the EU.
How past extinctions highlight future risks of human-induced climate change
Fossil records show what makes certain species more sensitive to extinction due to climate change.
The ‘Green Cloud’: Four strategies for a sustainable and responsible digital future
As a cloud service provider, Firstserv Ltd takes its responsibilities towards the environment seriously and is committed to reducing its carbon footprint, pursuing green hosting policies and, in turn, helping customers to be greener themselves.
Improving AI models: Teaching Artificial Intelligence to be more like humans
Researchers are fusing the human brain, knowledge and data to enhance AI models.
Seven steps to boost IT business value and success! – Part II
David P Jacobs, director of MaxVal Consultancy’s Business Value Maximisation Research and Development Programme, continues this two-part series on increasing business value, success and return on investment (ROI) from IT and digital transformation.
Flexible demand: Unlocking the energy transition
Dr Irene Di Martino from Amp X explores the global approaches to the energy transition and mass-market flexibility.