Mandating Change to Achieve AI, XR-Driven Productivity Transformation The global skills shortage, especially in key areas such as engineering, is well established. From critical infrastructure, including power and rail, to manufacturing, industries are wrestling with an ageing workforce, increasingly dated expertise...
With the ‘pandemic-era’ ecommerce boom firmly in the rearview mirror, retailers now face the challenge of ensuring sales remain high in a cooler market. According to Forbes, in 2020, during COVID, ecommerce sales in the UK accounted for around a third...
It’s been ten years since the UK’s Modern Slavery Act came into force, and its real world impact is being closely examined. At the close of 2024, a House of Lords committee tasked with assessing the legislation, reappraised it, and said,...
Kelly Gill, SVP & CTO, ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions EMEIA, explores today’s regulatory environment, including NIS2 and the Cyber Resilience Act and what the access control industry must do to remain digitally secure. In today’s connected world, attacks are more...
A major data leak, in June 2025, exposed 16 billion login credentials linked to platforms such as Apple, Facebook, and Google – underscoring the growing inadequacy of the old password-based security. This colossal leak, compiled from various infostealer attacks over...
War risk insurance costs have soared by up to 60% thanks to recent escalated Middle East tensions. Is this increase surprising? No. Is it substantial? Yes. The increase reflects heightened volatility in regions like the Red Sea and Persian Gulf, particularly around...
Practical Steps to Decarbonise Fleet Operations As global efforts to combat climate change intensify, the decarbonisation of fleet operations has become a strategic imperative for UK businesses. In fact, a release published last year by the Department of Transport revealed...
Public safety concerns increasingly dominate the agenda for all event organisers. The introduction of The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 – also known as Martyn’s Law – has focused attention on accountability and the risks associated with terrorism. But...
By Gary Taylor, Vice President of Fleet Solutions in EMEA, Descartes For commercial fleets across the globe, transitioning to electric vehicles (EVs) is no longer in the realm of experimentation; it’s now a mission-critical priority. And with regulatory deadlines approaching...
How AI Is Transforming Trade Compliance The intricate nature of trade compliance, coupled with the constant pressure to adapt to changing sanctions and geopolitical risks, often places a heavy burden on logistics professionals and businesses that are trading globally. Since...
