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Banks wrong to reduce SME lending amid economic uncertainty

Tech entrepreneur Paul Haydock has voiced concern that banks are pulling back from lending...

Biometrics “less secure than passwords” despite hype

Samsung’s new Galaxy Note 7 phablet will feature an infrared iris scanner – but biomet...

Significant investment in North East creative industries

The North East is receiving £1.7 million of investment to promote growth across the digit...

UK ‘taking digital detox’ after becoming hooked on devices

Research from internet regulator Ofcom has found an internet overload has led to millions ...

Boxer David Haye invests in recruitment app Syft

Former world champion boxer David Haye has invested in recruitment app Syft. ‘The Hay...

Skills shortage is “damaging” businesses

Businesses are being “damaged” by the tech skills shortage, according to a digital bus...

Big Data without big insights ‘is a big waste of time’

“Big Data without big insights is just a big waste of time.” That was the view of G...

App helps patients monitor recovery following major surgery

BusinessCloud is counting down the technology which could save your life. A new app ai...

Start-ups turn to smaller telecoms businesses for support

Many start-ups are unimpressed with large broadband providers and are looking to smaller t...

Embrace the digital revolution or die, retailers told

The digital revolution should be embraced if retailers are going to remain relevant in the...

Social media warning issued amid huge rise in ID theft

Tech-savvy social media users are increasingly likely to be targeted by ID theft. Credi...

Bitcoin plummets after massive theft of virtual currency

Bitcoin has fallen 23 per cent in value according to some reports after Hong Kong-based di...