The Open Schoolhouse

As the digitisation of society increases, businesses need a workforce capable of understanding and driving this change. Surely the current generation of children with their phones, tablets, consoles and laptops should all have the digital skills engrained into them from a young age to succeed? However, as Charlie Reisinger , author of The Open ...

Digital Transformation - Beyond The Buzzwords

Digital Transformation has become one of the more recent ‘must haves’ in buzzword bingo. The phrase is so heavily used by organisations looking to make the most out of this trend, but what does it actually mean? Simply put, digital transformation is the “integration of digital technology into all areas of a business, fundamentally changing how ...

6 Key Differences Between B2B And B2C Portals

People interact with B2B and B2C user portals every day. They could be bulk-ordering essential items for a business or buying a new pair of trainers for themselves. However, despite these tasks being conceptually similar (they both involve placing an order with a supplier), how the user wants to interact with the system can be very different. S...

Don't steal jobs from computers

Many manual tasks, previously performed by people, are now being replaced by automation or digital tools. Does this mean an end for the traditional office worker? Within the manufacturing sector, automation is well established. Assembly roles previously held by people are increasingly being replaced with machines. One company in China replaced ...

E-rostering in the NHS - challenges and solutions

This winter has seen the NHS placed under pressure in ways never witnessed in modern times. Staff have been pushed to their limits and ward managers have struggled to ensure adequate staffing levels as the pandemic took hold across the UK. As the number of patients in hospitals increased, with many deteriorating rapidly, clinicians have worked r...