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ROUND-UP The latest news, views and opinions.


CONTRACTS & COLLABORATIONS Sports Events 365 becomes the world’s first hybrid website for sporting and music events tickets.


IOT AND POLLUTION: A BREATH OF FRESH AIR In light of the recent debate surrounding climate change, the topic of air pollution is increasingly becoming a major concern for many cities around the world.


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GDPR COMPLIANCE ‘SKIN-DEEP’ ON FIRST ANNIVERSARY SME RESEARCH SHOWS New Shred-it survey of over 1400 UK SMEs reflects positive understanding and embracement of GDPR but highlights key areas of concern under the surface.


PRODUCTS Gadgets and gizmos you might not need but will definitely want.


SOAPBOX What is Customer Experience?


APPOINTMENTS New faces in IT places.


CUTTING THE QUEUE WITH BUSINESS MOBILITY TECHNOLOGY By Leigh Moody, Managing Director at SOTI UK.


GADGETS Galaxy Watch Active.


MOTORING Jaguar F-Type Chequered Flag Coupé.


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OPPORTUNITIES JULY 2019


ISSUE 292


IoT and pollution A breath of fresh air


• GDPR compliance ‘skin-deep’ on first anniversary SME research shows


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• Cutting the queue with business mobility technology • What is Customer Experience?


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