Small and medium-sized companies across Europe will need to completely pivot their business offering in the near future due to changing customer demands.According to new research from Ricoh Europe based on a poll of 3,300 SMB leaders from 23 countries, around a quarter (24 per cent) expect to be selling something completely different within half a decade. More than nine in ten (91 per cent) expect to change their offering ‘to some degree’, while 59 per cent of SMB leaders see innovation as one of their top priorities.The report also suggests that value for money, demand for choice and emphasis on the quality of experience are crucial elements to staying afloat in today’s market.All of this can be achieved with the help of technology, it was said. Almost half (45 per cent) of business leaders among SMBs will use data-driven insights to make future decisions. Still, almost two thirds (59 per cent) want better workplace technology, while 42 per cent require clearer … [Read more...] about EU SMBs will need ‘complete reinvention’
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EDP readers react to Clive Lewis ‘joking about suicide’ in House of Commons
PUBLISHED: 10:47 21 November 2018 | UPDATED: 10:47 21 November 2018 Clive Lewis pictured in the House of Commons seemingly mimicking shooting himself in the mouth Photo: House of Commons Archant A Norwich MP who pretended to shoot himself in the mouth during a House of Commons debate has prompted a mixed reaction from EDP readers. Labour MP Clive Lewis attracted criticism on social media after he was seen reacting to comments from a Conservative MP on Tuesday.While some Twitter users accused him of “mocking suicide”, many EDP readers took to our Facebook page to say they were not offended.Mark Newstead said: “I’m not offended (mainly because I don’t buy into this whole “getting offended on other people’s behalf”) but it is pretty stupid of him.”And Roddy Ward added: “There’s an awful lot to be offended by in uk politics, but this isn’t one of them.”Laura Barry said: “The man speaking was debating … [Read more...] about EDP readers react to Clive Lewis ‘joking about suicide’ in House of Commons
Purported Galaxy S10 screen protectors will leave you scratching your head
Some images of purported Galaxy S10 screen protectors have surfaced from China and they will certainly have you scratching your head. We’re heading into a season of leaks as the release of Samsung’s next major device draws near with each passing day. Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy S10 in February next year. The leaks will only pick up going forward. The fact remains that not all of them will be accurate. That’s just the way it is with these things. The latest hints at very slim bezels for the next flagship. Purported Galaxy S10 screen protectors hint at slim bezels Samsung is already expected to maximize the screen-to-body ratio as much as it can on the Galaxy S10. The company recently revealed the four new kinds of Infinity Displays that it has created. At least one Galaxy S10 model is expected to feature an Infinity-O display – the one with a circular cutout for the front camera in the display panel itself. One of the leaked images apparently shows … [Read more...] about Purported Galaxy S10 screen protectors will leave you scratching your head
Try out the ‘notch life’ on the Galaxy S9 Android Pie beta
Samsung is preparing phones with notches, that much is quite certain at this point. Even the base Galaxy S10 variant is said to have a notch. The Korean giant will have a number of variations of the intrusive cutout that you find on every other smartphone these days. But if you’re running the Android Pie beta on a Galaxy S9 or Galaxy S9+, you can experience the “notch life” on your phone right now. See what the notch is all about Google was quick to add official support for notches to Android. It even put up some rules for the number of notches a device can have. And to help developers design their apps with proper support for the various types of notches found on Android phones, Google added the option to simulate “display cutouts” to Android Pie. This option is also available on the Galaxy S9 Android Pie beta. There are three versions of the notch you can try out. It can be a single cutout in the top center of the display, a double cutout that adds … [Read more...] about Try out the ‘notch life’ on the Galaxy S9 Android Pie beta
US says China hacking increasing ahead of Trump-Xi meeting
Joe Mcdonald, Ap Business Writer Updated 2:41 am PST, Wednesday, November 21, 2018 FILE - In this Thursday, July 12, 2018, file photo, the container ship Maersk Emerald is unloaded at the Port of Oakland, Calif. A U.S. government report ahead of a meeting between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping accuses China of stepping up hacking aimed at stealing American technology as a tariff dispute escalated. less FILE - In this Thursday, July 12, 2018, file photo, the container ship Maersk Emerald is unloaded at the Port of Oakland, Calif. A U.S. government report ahead of a meeting between Presidents Donald Trump and ... more Photo: Ben Margot, AP Photo: Ben Margot, AP Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 FILE - In this Thursday, July 12, 2018, file photo, the container ship … [Read more...] about US says China hacking increasing ahead of Trump-Xi meeting