Cryptocurrencies: What are they and are they here to stay?
With Bitcoin hitting another all-time high, people are asking about cryptocurrencies. They are not a physical currency like the Euro or US dollar. They are digital currencies created using encryption software. They live online in [...]
What is Bitcoin and why is everybody talking about it?
Bitcoin is the talk of the world. Why? Some people are making a quick fortune for little investment. But, what is it? Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency created in 2009 as a new form of online [...]
PSD2 for Irish SMEs – Are You Ready?
Irish small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are in for a big year of changes in 2018. The new Payment Services Directive 2 (PSD2) updates the PSD1 to become Irish law on January 13. It updates [...]
GDPR – How Irish SMEs Should Prepare For It
There are less than six months before new General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) take effect in the European Union (EU). These aim to strengthen the rights and protection of consumers in the EU. This means [...]
Is Your SME Protected Against Cyber-Attacks?
Unlike large businesses, small to medium enterprises (SMEs) do not have dedicated IT specialists on staff. They do not even see themselves as being a target for a cyber-attack. So, how are SMEs going to [...]
How Outsourcing Lowers Costs and Boosts Efficiency
Outsourcing is the next best thing in the world of business today. You hire experts to get a job done without the issues of permanent or casual staff. Many small to medium businesses do not [...]