Emma Muers, Author at Serviceteam IT

About Emma Muers

Emma is an Economics and Geography student at the University of Birmingham. She completed a market research internship with Serviceteam IT in the summer of 2017 and now works part-time whilst continuing her studies. In her spare time Emma competes in the sport of Lifesaving for her university and enjoys exploring new cities.

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Compliance, Data Sovereignty

Seven deadly sins of Data Sovereignty

The cloud offers a variety of benefits for firms in terms of cost savings and efficiency gains and it is therefore unsurprising that the number of businesses migrating to the cloud is increasing year on year. Despite the surge in migration it is important to consider the implications of data sovereignty when deciding which cloud service provider to use. Data sovereignty is something that can have a massive impact on businesses, but there is still great uncertainty surrounding this subject.

9 October, 2017 /0 Comments/by Emma Muers

Compliance, GDPR

What is GDPR: All you need to know

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will come into effect from the 25th of May 2018 and aims to bring data protection legislation in line with the ways in which data is currently used. One of the key findings from our UK Cloud Snapshot Survey 2017 report was that 62% of respondents highlighted GDPR as the biggest challenge to their IT plans over the next 3 years. Adherence with GDPR in the opinion of one interviewee was “bigger than anything else the company has had to deal with”.

5 October, 2017 /0 Comments/by Emma Muers

Blockchain, Cyber Fraud, Cyber Security

Cyber-fraud or future currency? All about Bitcoin.

Bitcoin, has risen to fame in recent years and become especially prevalent due to the recent media coverage linked to cyber-fraud, particularly the WannaCry ransomware attack. They’re anonymous and not in the control of banks and governments. Despite its affiliations with the illegal economy, and the association with cyber-fraud, major banks and companies across the world are in talks to adopt digital currencies such as Bitcoins.

7 September, 2017 /1 Comment/by Emma Muers

Cyber Security, Glossary, Security

Decrypting the Cyber Security World | Glossary

Cyber security is now a pressing issue for many organisations. If you’re unaccustomed to the technology sector, it can be hard to decode the extensive volume of technical language. As part of the research project I am currently involved, cyber security concerns within UK businesses is a key area. Read more as I attempt to break down the complicated language surrounding the topic in a Glossary of terms.

7 August, 2017 /0 Comments/by Emma Muers

Big Data, Outsourcing, Reporting

Big Ideas for Birmingham Big Data Corridor

Digital Birmingham Big Data Corridor: Serviceteam IT will collaborate to form partnerships with other organisations, the sharing of data and to benefit from the expertise of the partner organisations involved with the project. The possibilities are endless and Serviceteam IT can’t wait to embark on this exciting new project.

17 July, 2017 /0 Comments/by Emma Muers

Cloud, Cloud Connect, Glossary

Making Sense of the Cloud | Glossary

Entering into the world of technology can be a daunting prospect for those without a prior understanding of the technical jargon involved. Cloud is one of the key buzzwords in the technology sector today, but for those that are new to the technology industry it can be difficult to get to grips with what it all means.

11 July, 2017 /1 Comment/by Emma Muers