The days either side of the Thanksgiving weekend – commonly referred to as Black Friday and Cyber Monday – have become the busiest online shopping days of the year in the Western world. Whilst the potential to truly ‘bag a bargain’ is up for debate, one certainty is that these shopping events present a perfect […]
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The shift towards passwordless methods of authentication is slowly gaining momentum as organisations seek to enhance security and improve user experience. But what does this mean in practice and do the potential benefits outweigh the challenges involved? How Does It Work? Passwordless authentication is exactly what the name suggests – authentication that doesn’t rely on
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping our world at an unprecedented pace and its impact on our lives is becoming hard to ignore. But what does the term ‘Artificial Intelligence’ encompass and is it really going to transform our world in the way that we think? What is Artificial Intelligence? Although many of us picture AI
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The power of social media has come under the spotlight again following the recent UK riots. There’s no denying that the popularity and influence of social media has grown exponentially over the last decade but questions are now being asked about what impact it is having on the fabric of our society. Whilst social media
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What’s Happening and Why? For decades, the crackle and hum of the analogue phone line were the soundtrack to our conversations. But, like the rotary phone before it, the traditional analogue phone is being relegated to the history books. The UK is undergoing a digital switchover, phasing out the old copper wire network in favour
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Since the COVID-19 pandemic, home working has seen a dramatic rise in popularity across almost all business sectors. The increased flexibility that home working offers, coupled with significant savings in travel time and commuting costs means that this phenomenon is here to stay. Whilst home working offers significant benefits to both employees and employers, it
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How can you protect your precious data? In today’s digital world, our data is more valuable than ever. Businesses now hold the majority of their data in a digital format and we as individuals also generate a huge amount of data over our lifetimes, including photos and media files. These files don’t just hold immense
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Magikos IT will be attending the Surrey Care Association Spring Conference to be held at Dorking Halls on Thursday 9th May 2024 Follow this link for further information about the event: https://my.surreycare.org.uk/calendar_detail.html?eid=5CE723E4-E0DE-4335-9970-EE5CAF3FE72A Magikos IT is a local and friendly IT company with over 10 years experience supporting the health and social care industry. Come and
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Magikos IT will be attending the Surrey Heartlands Event – ‘Continuing the Digital Journey in Adult Social Care’ – to be held at Dorking Halls on Tuesday 16th April 2024 Follow this link for tickets to the event: <LINK REMOVED – EVENT REGISTRATION CLOSED> Come and talk to us about how Magikos IT can help
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A New Future Beckons: How Digital Tools are Reshaping Adult Social Care The landscape of adult social care is on the cusp of a transformative journey, propelled by the ever-evolving world of digital tools. As our population ages and the demand for high-quality care intensifies, we’re witnessing a move from traditional models towards a future
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What is it and why does it matter? In the age of digital dominance, where data reigns supreme and cyber threats lurk around every corner, UK businesses must take steps to mitigate their vulnerabilities. One vital step that organisations can take to help protect themselves is the acquisition of Cyber Essentials Certification, a government-backed scheme
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