Managed IT - issue 73

Contents 3
Bulletin: Are start-up factories the future of entrepreneurship? 4
What’s New: A selection of the latest and greatest solutions for the modern workplace 10
Insight: Omdia identifies four forces set to shape the world of IT in 2027 14
Workplace: Stress levels rise as AI-driven workloads and employer monitoring put UK workers under pr 15
Cover Story: Kyocera closes critical endpoint security blind spot with launch of PrintGuardian 16
Printers: Canon introduces imageFORCE C1700 A4 multifunction printer series 18
Headsets: Why bad audio is bad for business 20
Notebooks: Panasonic launches new TOUGHBOOK with 12.4 inch screen 21
Wearables: Claire Scanlan of Buckles Law says it’s time to be clear-sighted about smart glasses 22
Managed services: AI-powered MSP comparison site launched to help SMEs find the right technology par 24
AI: Templafy research shows rework is limiting productivity benefits of AI 25
Contact centre: New industry group formed to raise profile of contact centres 26
Cloud: How Node4 is helping Oadby Plastics modernise its communications and IT infrastructure 28
Communications: PPE-compatible headsets cut risk of lead exposure at HJ Enthoven 29
AI: Cleaning services provider saves 25 hours a day on paperwork despite growth of 40% 30
Cybersecurity: AI is changing the CISO mandate, says Proofpoint 32
Research: Kaseya survey highlights cybersecurity’s people problem 33
Office culture: The importance of compassion, employee growth and active trust, according to O.C. Ta 34

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