TECH TALK: BILL MAGEE “I love technology,” an industry veteran whispered to me during an online e-commerce conference keynote and, of course, I get his point. Smart IT in this digital economy is exciting. The trouble is far too many tech-related moving parts are set to hit mainstream in the coming months. That’s if the […]
Bill Magee
Next steps on the road to a tech revolution
TECH TALK BILL MAGEE has been asking what has happened since the Logan Report on the tech ecosystem was published in the summer The Logan Report, on which hangs Scotland’s hopes and aspirations of establishing a fully-aligned digital ecosystem capable of matching London, Cambridge and even Silicon Valley, was well-received when it was published in […]
IoT promises big benefits, but often lacks business value
TECH TALK: BILL MAGEE “When the rate of change outside exceeds the rate of change inside, the end is in sight.” – late General Electric chairman/CEO Jack Welch As we all attempt to adjust to a new future it is absolutely no surprise to me that more than half (55%) of Internet of Things projects […]
Counting down the days to a digital Christmas
TECH TALK Retailers need to get their e-commerce campaigns in place, says BILL MAGEE “Xmas Is Cancelled” screamed the headlines. Melodrama apart, it’s clear that for any organisation with an online presence it’s make-or-break time in terms of surviving the COVID-19 crisis. Digital Christmas has become a bit of a political football in the midst of […]
Unsupportive employers put their home workers at risk
Tech Talk Firms should identify the pressures of home working that lead to mental health issues, writes BILL MAGEE Stress in the workplace is a personal thing. For one person it can represent a fascinating challenge helping them to crack a key deal. For a close colleague it can tip them over the edge and […]