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No Password Required – The Pros and Cons of Going Passwordless

IT Security, New Technologies, Useful Information / Yvonne Clements /

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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The Rise of AI: Friend or Foe?

Industry News, New Technologies, Useful Information / Yvonne Clements /

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 Digital Journey – What Lies Ahead for Adult Social Care?

IT Security, New Technologies, Useful Information / Yvonne Clements /

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 VoIP?

Industry News, New Technologies / Steve Clements /

Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology is a telecommunications solution that uses the internet to make voice calls. Over the years, it has become increasingly popular among businesses, and for good reason. This innovative technology offers numerous benefits over traditional phone systems, making it an ideal solution for businesses of all sizes. One of the

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SMB’s Move to Cloud Computing for Security Improvements.

New Technologies / Tony Donoghue /

In a recent research paper commissioned by Microsoft, it would appear that while large corporate companies are shying away from the Cloud because of concerns over security, small and medium businesses (SMB’s) are adopting Cloud technologies because of security improvements. The paper which was conducted by comScore in the US and Asia found that 35%

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8 Real-World Technical Predictions for 2013

New Technologies / Tony Donoghue /

With 2012 almost complete it’s about that time for us at Magikos IT to put modern pen-to-paper and blog about our technical predictions for 2013. However in keeping with Magikos IT ethos, we provide these predictions without having the need to survey thousands of IT staff and managers, without the need to pay significant fees

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Raspberry Pi – More Than a Baked Dessert!

New Technologies / Tony Donoghue /

Released at the end of February 2012 by the Raspberry Pi Foundation, the Raspberry Pi is a credit card sized single-board computer originally intended to stimulate the teaching of basic computer programming in schools. However the uses for this inexpensive computer will undoubtedly be constrained only by peoples’ imagination. But how will this non-edible Pi

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