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Connected world

from the small business network

3 August 2015

  • Models on a fashion catwalk wearing smart textile clothing lit by LEDs

    Is wearable technology set to take over our wardrobes?

    From Katy Perry’s LED-lit dress to smart soldier uniforms, Suzanne Bearne speaks to the small businesses innovating in smart fashion and wearable tech

30 July 2015

  • Computer in chains

    How will the internet of things impact data security?

    The internet of things has many advantages, but when machines start collecting data, privacy and security become an issue

27 July 2015

  • Face recognition technology

    You are being watched: face recognition deemed 'creepy' by UK shoppers

    Richard Newton
    A survey asked UK shoppers to rate in-store technologies, with respondents asked to label them creepy or cool

24 July 2015

  • Drone

    Delivering the goods: could SMEs benefit from the drone industry?

    Safety concerns, legislation and distance limitations stand in their way, but drones already have the potential to deliver lightweight items the same day

20 July 2015

  • Farm of the future

    Drones and driverless tractors – is this the future of farming?

    With more than half of the British countryside being managed by precision farming methods, is the new agricultural revolution gathering pace?

14 July 2015

  • woman on laptop

    What technology can I use to give my business the edge?

    Experts from the technology sector offer their advice on choosing between the latest app or time-saving software

17 June 2015

  • IoE search engine screen grab

    The Internet of (nearly) Everything

  • Tablets

    Live Q&A: How can technology give your business the edge?

15 June 2015

  • Robot

    Could a robot run your business?

    Automating repetitive tasks could help small companies become more efficient – but trusting robotics with customer service could be a step too far

4 June 2015

  • 140x84 trailpic for Cisco roundtable discussion

    Internet of everything: a catalyst for the startup economy?

  • Multi coloured USB sticks

    The rise of the connected machines

11 May 2015

  • London

    Glasgow, Milton Keynes, Bristol – the smart cities to watch out for

    Internet of Things businesses are forming in clusters in cities across the UK. Sean Hargrave finds out what the new smart cities are doing to attract them

27 April 2015

  • robot workplace

    Robots, hot desking and heat sensors: meet the office of the future

    Businesses are investing in technology to enable flexible and home working – but what does this mean for the traditional office?

15 April 2015

  • jawbone

    Five gadgets to make life easier for the busy entrepreneur

    From a device that makes tea in a hurry to the desk that helps you exercise as you work, here is a wishlist for time-pressed business owners

3 April 2015

  • lamppost

    The Internet of Things businesses taking the sector by storm

    The small and innovative firms leading the way can be grouped into three categories – pioneers, enablers and utilisers

31 March 2015

  • google driverless car

    How small businesses can cash in on the internet of things

    Shane Hickey reports on how early adopters are benefiting as everyday objects become smart and connected via the internet
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