EU | TechRepublic https://www.techrepublic.com News, Tips, and Advice for Technology Professionals Sat, 12 Feb 2022 00:54:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Working from home is making companies rethink IT spending. Here’s how it’s changing https://www.techrepublic.com/article/working-from-home-is-making-companies-rethink-it-spending-heres-how-its-changing/ Wed, 12 May 2021 15:02:00 +0000 Businesses are prioritizing their IT spending to focus on tech investments that support a 'hybrid' mix of working at home and in the office, according to new research.

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]]> This country just gave all workers a ‘right to disconnect’ https://www.techrepublic.com/article/this-country-just-gave-all-workers-a-right-to-disconnect/ Thu, 08 Apr 2021 16:29:00 +0000 Employees in Ireland can no longer be penalized for ignoring work-related calls, emails and other forms of communication outside of their agreed hours.

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]]> Is the UK becoming the open source capital of Europe? https://www.techrepublic.com/article/is-the-uk-becoming-the-open-source-capital-of-europe/ Fri, 12 Mar 2021 14:35:00 +0000 Open source could be worth up to £43 billion to the UK economy, according to a new report from OpenUK.

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]]> Right to repair moves forward for your broken devices. But campaigners want to go much further https://www.techrepublic.com/article/right-to-repair-moves-forward-for-your-broken-devices-but-campaigners-want-to-go-much-further/ Tue, 02 Mar 2021 13:34:00 +0000 New rules mean certain electrical goods sold in Europe need to be repairable for at least 10 years. But smartphone and laptop owners can't celebrate just yet.

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]]> Can’t escape work? Politicians want to give you a right to log off https://www.techrepublic.com/article/cant-escape-work-politicians-want-to-give-you-a-right-to-log-off/ Tue, 26 Jan 2021 11:52:00 +0000 The European Parliament is calling for an EU-wide law giving workers a right to disengage from work-related tasks outside of office hours.

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]]> Broke your smartphone? ‘Right to repair’ rules just took another step forward https://www.techrepublic.com/article/broke-your-smartphone-right-to-repair-rules-just-took-another-step-forward/ Thu, 26 Nov 2020 14:54:00 +0000 'Right to repair' calls on manufacturers to make it easier for consumers to fix their own devices and to be more transparent about the lifespan of their products.

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]]> Guide to becoming a digital transformation champion https://www.techrepublic.com/resource-library/ebooks/guide-to-becoming-a-digital-transformation-champion/ Wed, 30 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.techrepublic.com/resource-library/whitepapers/guide-to-becoming-a-digital-transformation-champion/ Digital transformation is not a new idea. The term, “digital transformation” has evolved from a trendy phrase to a must-have business strategy and shows no signs of slowing down. In fact, worldwide spending on these projects are expected to surpass $2.1 trillion by 2021. Becoming a digital champion is no easy feat — strategic digital ...

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]]> What is Gaia-X? A guide to Europe’s cloud computing fight-back plan https://www.techrepublic.com/videos/what-is-gaia-x-a-guide-to-europes-cloud-computing-fight-back-plan/ Thu, 18 Jun 2020 19:43:44 +0000 Europe is pushing for more independence from cloud giants in the US and China with Gaia-X, which aims to create an ecosystem of cloud and data services protected by EU laws.

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]]> Biden comments reignite debate over Section 230 rule protecting online platforms https://www.techrepublic.com/article/biden-comments-reignite-debate-over-section-230-rule-protecting-online-platforms/ Tue, 11 Feb 2020 11:00:08 +0000 As lawmakers consider changes, corporations and social platforms offer business reasons to have it removed or reinforced.

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]]> IDG Spotlight paper : The state of midsize businesses and IT today (Spanish) https://www.techrepublic.com/resource-library/whitepapers/idg-spotlight-paper-the-state-of-midsize-businesses-and-it-today-spanish/ Mon, 23 Dec 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.techrepublic.com/resource-library/whitepapers/idg-spotlight-paper-the-state-of-midsize-businesses-and-it-today-spanish/ To find out more about how mid-market businesses are taking advantages of information technology, Dell Technologies and Intel commissioned IDG to conduct a survey across 11 European countries and South Africa. The study has provided a deep understanding of IT needs, challenges and opportunities of these businesses in Spain. Learn more about Dell solutions powered ...

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