UK businesses turn to employee tracking technology to combat 'quiet vacationing' and 'quiet quitting'
26 March 2025
New insights from Kinly's Trusted Connections 2025 report indicate a growing trend among UK businesses to adopt employee tracking technology as a means of combating issues such as 'quiet vacationing' and 'quiet quitting.'
The study reveals that 81% of UK businesses find employee monitoring effective in mitigating unreported time off, a significantly higher figure compared to the European average of 61%. This demonstrates a proactive approach by UK companies in maintaining productivity and employee engagement.
Find out more UK Government’s AI strategy aims to cut civil service jobs and enhance efficiency
26 March 2025
The UK Government's initiative to reduce civil Service jobs while leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) for improved efficiency has ignited discussion among industry experts. Targeting over £2 billion in savings by the end of the decade, many believe that AI technology plays a crucial role in achieving these financial goals.
Kyle Hill, Chief Technology Officer at digital transformation firm ANS, emphasized the importance of a comprehensive strategy for AI adoption within the public sector.
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Paessler GmbH launches groundbreaking MSP program to drive IT growth
24 March 2025
In a significant move aimed at bolstering the capabilities of Managed Service Providers (MSPs), Paessler GmbH has unveiled its inaugural dedicated MSP program. This innovative initiative is tailored to empower MSPs, providing them with a scalable, predictable, and profitable model that responds to the evolving demands of the IT landscape.
As organizations increasingly seek specialized support to navigate the complexities of their technology ecosystems, MSPs have become integral to optimizing a wide array of platforms and services. The rise in cloud computing, cybersecurity, Internet of Things (IoT) deployment, and data analytics has created a surge in demand for expert MSPs capable of offering customized solutions in these crucial domains.
Find out more Pulsant upgrades Reading SE3 data centre
19 March 2025
Pulsant has announced significant upgrades to its Reading SE3 data centre network, enhancing hardware, bandwidth, connectivity, and overall platform capabilities to accommodate high-capacity requirements, particularly for AI workloads.
This investment extends Pulsant's partnership with Zayo Europe, integrating their high-speed optical backbone into the Reading SE3 facility. The upgrade features one route heading west and two diverse low-latency routes east towards London, enabling regional businesses to access 400Gb capacity directly throughout the UK without needing to backhaul through London. Zayo Europe’s infrastructure is designed to be 400Gb enabled and is future-ready for 800Gb solutions, ensuring businesses can meet the growing demands of AI and data processing.
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