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Getting to the route of the problem

In 2016, Venkat Subramaniam wrote an incredible book called ‘Test-Driving JavaScript Applications’ which, along with JavaScript tools such as Mocha, Istanbul, Prettier and Eslint, have made me fall in love with JavaScript and Node.js (well for UI development anyway). JavaScript isn’t a proper language, right? For a long time I argued not, because the tools weren’t available to develop software with unit tests, static analysis and code coverage. This has changed and now I’m starting to take JavaScript seriously, even beyond jazzing up a web based UI. I’m almost over the lack of static typing.   I’m currently using Express.js, a web framework for Node.js, a lot and Venkat includes a section on testing Express.js routes in his book. They’re a bit like controllers in the Modal View Controllers pattern:   router.get(‘/’, function(req, res, next) {  task.all(function(err, tasks) {   res.send(tasks);  }); });   Venkat’s example test looks like this:   it(‘should register uri / for get’, function(done) {     // …               var registeredCallback = router.get.firstCall.args[1];     registeredCallback(req, res); });   I’ve left out some mocking and other boilerplate for brevity and so that we can concentrate on the one bit I don’t like. Venkat describes the test in full detail in his book.  Take another look at this line:       var registeredCallback = router.get.firstCall.args[1];   What it does is get the second argument for the first get route declared with the router. That’s what is returned by firstCall, the first declared route. So if there is more than one get route declared with the router and at some point you change the order in which they are declared or you declare another get route in-between, the test will break. It’s brittle.   In fact it’s worse. To get the second get route you’d use secondCall and so on. So although it’s probably a very large number, there are a finite number of get routes you can get from the router with this method. For me this rang alarm bells. Google suggested this is the way that everyone is doing it. It appears to be the standard practice. It doesn’t sit at all well with me. I’d much rather be able to look up route in the router by its path. After a while printing all sorts of things to the console to find out the data structures, I was able to develop this:   var rh = {     findGet: function(router, path) {         for (var i = 0; i < router.get.args.length; i++)             if (router.get.args[i][0] === path)                 return router.get.args[i];           return null;     },      // .. };   module.exports = {     execGet: function(router, path, req, res) {         var get = rh.findGet(router, path);         if (get != null) get[1](req, res);     },       // .. };   The findGet function takes a router and the path to test and returns all of the arguments declared for that route or null if it’s not found.  The execGet function uses those arguments to execute the route, meaning that the test now becomes:   it(‘should register uri / for get’, function(done) {         // …           execGet(router, ‘/’, req, res);     });   Which is not only far more expressive, but less brittle and less code per test. It means that the declaration order of the routes for the router no longer matters. Of course similar functions can be added to facilitate testing post, put and delete.   I wanted to write this up as I couldn’t find any other solution with Google. Hopefully it will encourage developers to write more tests for Express routes as they become easier and less brittle.   Click here to read the blog on our site.

A Review: Express in Action

Node applications with Express and its companion tools   By Evan Hahn ISBN: 978-1617292422   This is another excellent JavaScript book from Manning. It contains a great introduction to Express.js and I wish I’d read it sooner as it explains a lot of things about Express.js and how to use it, as well as the tools surrounding it and Node.js, which I had previously worked out for myself. If you’re thinking of writing a web application, especially one in JavaScript, I recommend you read this book first.   The book is far from perfect. It could have been a lot shorter. There is a fair amount of repetition and the chatty style makes it overly verbose and irritating in many places.  The author tries to cover too much and goes beyond Express.js unnecessarily in a few places. However, given that, it’s still not a huge book and quite easy to read.   Click here to read the blog on our site.

A review: JavaScript the Good Parts

By Douglas Crockford ISBN: 978-0596517748   Every JavaScript developer with a pre-existing working knowledge of JavaScript should read this book. JavaScript is a powerful and varied language, but it was developed in a hurry and there’s plenty wrong with it. This book outlines the good bits of the language and highlights the bad bits and the bits you should just avoid. There’s also a fair amount about the author’s JSLint project in the appendices.   This book was written in 2008 and probably needs updating. It’s hard going in places and the diagrams did little to nothing to help my understanding. I’ve come away still wondering about new and constructors, but I know I just need to review them again when I need them and it’ll get clearer.  I’m still not sure which function declaration syntax is best, but I’m not sure it matters too much.   Click here to read the blog on our site.

Small Business Advice Week

Small Business Advice Week (SBAW) will enter its 14th year this September. Set up to maximise the potential of the UK’s thriving SME industry, this week is here to help the UK’s 4.5 million SMEs thrive in tough times.

Small Business Advice Week

•             4th-10th September 2017

•             Advice from leading experts and businesses

•             Closer look at Grants & Cashflow

Enterprise agency Nwes and NatWest have partnered to host a series of free events in King’s Lynn, Lowestoft and Norwich for aspiring entrepreneurs,

Held on 5th, 6th and 7th September, the theme for Small Business Advice Week 2017 events is growth and productivity.  The week is set to see leading experts and businesses provide all important advice on how SMEs can maximize growth and productivity over the coming year. 

Considering the economic uncertainty created by Brexit, the key partners of SBAW will be discussing valuable recommendations, to boost the confidence of SME’s in how to optimise their enterprises, discussing important issues, such as accounting, an online presence, and security.

In a recent speech, Mark Carney, Governor of the Bank of England offered some words of encouragement to forward-thinking businesses:

“While the most productive companies have continued to innovate, others have become slower at adopting those innovations.  Speeding up the rate of take-up of new inventions and processes… would provide a significant boost to overall productivity growth.” Whilst accumulating popular support from key industry players, SBAW has also gained support from parliament, with former Prime Minister David Cameron championing the event.  

Andy Gray, local Business Growth Enabler for NatWest said:

“New research by Nominet, the official registry for UK domain names, has revealed that Norwich is in the Top 10 most popular cities for entrepreneurs.   I am excited to bring together the wealth of knowledge that exists across Norfolk into  three events to support our business community. 

The collaboration between Nwes and NatWest for Small Business Advice Week 2017 demonstrates the commitment they both have for Norfolk and the surrounding area.”

With 99% of all business in the UK being classified as small or medium, despite international conglomerates continuing to grab the headlines, SBAW is here to champion the unsung backbone of the UK economy.

To find out more and to register visit www.nwes.org.uk/events

Interview – Naked Element: Crunching Complexity

Directorzone GRID company interview series: Paul Grenyer, CEO of Naked Element.

  • The story
  • Innovation
  • What’s next?
  • GRID co-ordinates and relationships:

The story   Paul Grenyer took the classic route – and one of the best – into entrepreneurship: the company he was contracting for, Aviva, became the first client of his new business, NAKED ELEMENT, in 2012.   After nearly a decade of coding for financial services firms – Lehman Brothers, Barclays Capital and Aviva – he decided to build a business in Norwich, reputedly one of the best parts of the UK to live and work in*.   So what does Naked Element do? It’s a software, web and mobile applications developer that converts inefficient company systems into time- and money-saving software. Most of the applications are for internal commercial and administrative processes and some are public-facing.   Paul is an active figure in the Norwich tech and business scene. In addition to playing an active role in local networks, he is Director of Norfolk Developers which organises software development events and workshops. He is a passionate advocate for apprenticeships and Naked Element walks the talk in nurturing its own apprentices.   Innovation   Naked Element has discovered that what it is really good at is crunching complexity – analysing intricate and laborious processes and building secure, elegant software that keeps on working. In comparison to the traditional software development model, clients like these Naked Element innovations:   BITE-SIZED CHUNKS – the fact that the work is carried out in 2-week iterations (Agile) – allowing for continuous interaction and small, sometimes radical, changes in client requirements; OWNERSHIP …. that the client gets to own the source code from day (or iteration) one; IT WORKS – thanks to the reliability of Naked Element software, which comes from an obsession with robust software, automated testing and continuous measurement.   The plaudits: FOUNTAIN PARTNERSHIP: “Naked Element has saved us 4 weeks’ worth of work per year! The script they built us is saving up to 95% of our processing time. What was taking 20 hours of work is now only taking an hour – a big saving.” IDSYSTEMS: “Despite the vast complexities behind the system, we have received feedback from almost every user that it is the most straightforward, and often the best, system they have ever used. The product delivered by Paul and Naked Element has given us the opportunity to grow the business and keep ahead of the competition.”   What’s next?   Although Naked Element has worked with local companies to date, it has just won new business in London and further afield as it spreads its wings into new geographies and markets.   Given his background in Financial Services, Paul would be interested to get more involved with fintech companies. Having said this, however, Naked Element is sector-agnostic — it’s just hungry for complexity….   GRID co-ordinates and relationships   Founded: 2012 Business: software developer Location: Norwich, NR1 Size: micro enterprise Staff: 4 + contractors   Customers (selection):

  • 4itsec – Cyber Security Advisors
  • Bluemoon Investigations – Private investigators
  • Broadland Radiators – heating and cooling systems
  • C A Design Services – design and building data
  • Clarke St James – Adwords, social media marketing and SEO
  • Create Design – Architects
  • Digital Media London/Your media London – lifestyle magazines
  • Electrical Testing – Electrical inspection and testing
  • Feedmark – Supplements for horses
  • Fountain Partnership – Digital Marketing Agency
  • ID Systems – Windows and Doors Manufacturers and Installers
  • Integro Languages – Translation services
  • Luminous PR – Tech PR agency
  • Multi Signs – Signage and banners
  • Residentially – Chartered surveyors
  • Soak Digital – Specialist digital and data design agency
  • SQN – Clinical biometrics
  • Wantdontwant.com – Second hand office furniture, office desks, chairs and storage
  • Water Management Alliance – Group of Internal Drainage Boards

Suppliers (selection):

  • Amazon – Hosting
  • Cracknell Law – Legal
  • Digital Ocean – Hosting
  • Farnell Clarke – Accountants
  • Hugh J Boswell – Insurance
  • Onebyte – Phone Systems
  • Premier Links – Hardware
  • Redcat Partnership – Health and Safety
  • Sandler – Sales Training

Click here to read the blog on our site.   The link to the interview on DirectorZone’s site: https://www.director-zone.com/publish/1562

5 Tips: Making your voice heard in the planning system

There’s plenty of development going on right now…and you will have views on how this development may affect your business. If you think a development proposal will affect your business then it is important that you make your voice heard to those making the decisions.

When a planning application is made you have an opportunity to make a representation to the local council about that development. The local planning authority are statutorily required to consider yours and all the other comments they receive about an application. As a planning officer for 15 years I read numerous letters of representation on planning applications. However, these letters did not always convey an opinion about the development proposal.

Based on my experience below are 5 tips to ensure your representation conveys your opinion on a planning application.

1.    Clearly state your opinion

If you think the development will have benefits say so. Likewise, if you think the development will have a negative impact say so. However, do not assume that those dealing with the application will make inferences from what you have written. The points you state in your email will be taken into account when the application is processed, but assumptions about what you may or may not have been inferring will not be considered.

2.    Provide justification for your opinion

Your opinion will have more weight if it is justified or explained. For example, if you think a development will support existing business in the area then say how it will do this? Or If you think a development will cause traffic problems, explain what these traffic problems will be.

3.    Avoid only asking questions

It can be relevant to ask questions, but don’t assume your question conveys your opinion. You may think you are implying something by asking a question, but a question is very often just a sentence seeking clarification about something. By asking a question you are not actually giving your opinion on a matter. You can always telephone or use the duty officer service at the council if you require clarification about what is being proposed.

4.    Be concise

You do not need to write any more than is necessary to make your point. Be clear and to the point, and try not to be repetitive or to contradict yourself. A planning application can attract anything from no comments at all to hundreds of comments, and the planning officer will read all of them.

5.    Only include comments relevant to the proposed development

Your email will be considered as a representation on a particular development proposal. If there are other local matters that are affecting your business direct these to the relevant department. If you include matters in your email that don’t relate to the proposed development this can result in your comments about the development not being successfully conveyed. The planning department cannot normally help with existing issues with other public services, and you may find the points you make about those matters never reach the person responsible for them.

A representation on a planning application is your opportunity to give your opinion on that development proposal. Your email will only apply to that one application and any subsequent appeal. If further applications are made in the future you will need to write again. Your comments will not automatically be carried over from one application to another.

Its important that the planning system hears from all those that want to comment on a proposal. Following the above 5 tips will help you make sure your voice heard. However, if you have concerns about a proposed development near you and would like further advice please contact me at planning@lyonctp.co.uk .

Chloe Smith MP: Round-table discussion at the Chamber of Commerce

On Wednesday 9th August I attended a roundtable discussion at the Norfolk Chamber of Commerce with Norwich North MP, Chloe Smith, along with several other Chamber members from the agriculture, retail and media sectors. The most recent general election was the first time I could legally vote.. and I did! With this in mind you can imagine as a young person ascending into the world of work I don’t know a great deal about the activities of the government, especially not my local government. Brexit “Brexit”, a very loud continuous noise, and of course at a roundtable discussion with an MP the Brexit conversation is going to arise.  Until this discussion I’d always associated Brexit as a negative thing. I’ve heard numerous businesses speak fiercely how the impact of Brexit will damage their business and decrease their profits. But I was reassured that most of the participants at this meeting see Brexit as much more of an opportunity than a threat. We cannot now go back in the EU on the previous terms due to already triggering article 50 and that we must accept it’s not going to be the same so we must ride it out and see it positivity.  Infrastructure Communications Infrastructure: Broadband Those of us in Norfolk are all aware of our rural broadband struggles, in fact last August Norwich was ranked seventh in a table of cities with the slowest broadband speeds. According to a recent Norfolk Chamber questionnaire, 20% of people stated their network is completely unreliable and a whopping 54% are not having the internet and coverage that they need to complete business as they’d like too and as they need too. 11% of Norfolk still only have access to 2G!  So who’s to blame? Is it BT? A lot of participants around the table mentioned that BT tend to choose where they put their investment, going for easy wins and projects that win them more returns. E.g prioritising residential broadband rather than business. Although the majority of individuals believe BT is a large part of the problem, there are other problems contributing to our slow network speeds, money is a big one.  It is actually possible to invest in your own internet, but you could be looking up to a large spend of £30,000 to put your own reliable internet in place. There are options to take up what’s already about such as this, however local broadband should be improved and businesses shouldn’t be forced to spend such large sums to be able to carry out day to day work.  Not many businesses have instructions on these sorts of options and a marketing campaign was a good suggestion in the meeting to spread the word to businesses that may need it desperately.. that’s if they have the budget. Chloe told us we should take caution in believing that this can be quickly and easily sorted and that it’s not a quick fix. Skills deficit East Anglia student qualification levels are below the UK average and students are not fully prepared for work when they leave education, some of this comes down to national curriculum not being enterprise focused enough. There was discussions of schools not having the correct budget, forcing them to pull out of being a member of the chamber, which will eventually affect their children and their skills. However Chloe reassured us this is not the case, budget is still there.  Although Chloe assured us budget is still there, we are seeing terms of engagement shutting down. Schools haven’t got time or capacity, and we don’t blame the teachers. We understand there’s a lot on them already, so in order to make students life and work ready, what’s the solution? We’re still not sure. “Norwich in 90” On an encouraging last note, network rail has said the “Norwich in 90” line is perfectly achievable by 2024. The government is currently refining an action list to make this possible. Click here to read the blog on our site.  Words by Rain PA

e-HR User Group

Innovation in e-HR

When local HR Consultancy “Human Capital Department” looked at options available for an e-HR platform for their existing and prospective clients, they found that there was a gap in the market for a Cloud HR solution which was user friendly, and low cost but could be tailored to meet client’s requirements.    

“We believe that there is a need for an e-HR solution suited to SME’s that can be tailored to their specific organisational requirements and that is low cost and user friendly. We have got together with a software house, and our approach will be to develop one application at a time including; time management and holidays, performance management, training and development etc. and ensure that these modules are integrated and link together”. 

Human Capital Department intend to start with the end user in mind, to ensure that they produce something that the market needs, and so would like to reach out to those interested in, or considering introducing an e-HR system, and invite them to attend a “user group meeting”. The meeting will be held at the Kings Lynn Innovation Centre in Kings Lynn on 28th Sept 17 [12:00 – 14:00] to consider what their user requirements might be. [For those unable to attend in person the the meeting will also be available virtually as a zoom meeting]. 

Anyone interested in attending this meeting should contact:

Peter Lawrence on 01553 609968 or

email info@humancapitaldept.com    

        

What does GDPR Mean to My Business? – Part 1

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has become quite a buzzword in 2017. With its enforcement on May 25, 2018, many businesses have started preparing themselves for the change. But, the most obvious question that strikes everyone mind is: “What does GDPR mean for me and my business?” The answer to this question is simple – “IT MATTERS A LOT”. After all, GDPR is enforced to make the companies abide the security and privacy factors when maintaining personal information and data of the customers. The purpose of its implementation is to update the existing Data Protection Directive. With the update, the entire process of creating, using, sharing, and storing information was leveled for better data privacy and security. When compared with the past, the effectiveness of GDPR in 2018 will have a huge impact which has already made companies follow the rules much more rigidly, and that, by companies across the globe.

Here are some key points to consider while preparing your organization for GDPR compliance – Wider Geographic Scope

GDPR is not only applicable to the companies based in Europe, but in fact, for all the companies across the world because maintaining privacy and security is a global objective.

If you process or hold information on people then it applies to you (this could be a name and email address or phone number, it has been defined as 2 pieces of information that could be used to identify an individual). So, even if you are running a business online, you are also subject to GDPR in case you collect IP addresses or track cookies.

Severe Penalties

Breaches of personal data are bound to make a company face severe penalties. According to Data Protection Authorities (DPA), for serious infringements a fine of 4% of annual global turnover or €20 million would apply, while for less serious infringement, a fine of up to 2% of global annual turnover would apply.

Organisations Need Explicit Consent from Individuals

Processing customer’s data is no longer an easy thing for organisations because they need to take explicit consent from individuals. In simple terms, individuals are given more rights for processing and transferring their data. Moreover, companies will no longer be able to use illegible terms and conditions. The proof of consent also needs to be available on demand with accuracy and can be requested at any time.

Data Encryption

Protecting customer’s data is mandatory for all companies. This relates to hashing and encryption of personal data in order to keep the information confidential and secure. With the help of data encryption, the potential impacts of data breach also get reduced as information cannot be identified without the encryption key. Even if a breach occurs on any system, the information would still remain secure, thus saving the company from GDPR penalties. THIS IS A KEY PART OF GDPR – If the data is encrypted you are not obligated to report any breach to the authorities or the end user.

Also, encryption of personal data is possible with an existing database format, which helps reduce the work pressure of the company experts since they do not require re-development of current systems and applications.

Data Processing Registry is Mandatory

Companies now need to keep a track of all the data by registering their data in the systems. This means they need to keep electronic record of personal data, which includes the name and contact details of the data controller.

Reporting of Personal Data Breaches is also Mandatory

According to GDPR regulation, businesses need to inform DPA about data breach within 72 hours. If the breach is high, i.e., if it might affect the individuals up to a great extent, they need to be informed without delay. This is not applicable if the data in question is encrypted.

Hire a Data Protection Officer (DPO)

Hiring of Data Protection Officer (DPO) is must, if any organisation is dealing on a large scale of data protection. The DPO will keep an eye on all the activities and monitor whether the organization is operating in compliance with the regulation. Smaller organisations should put sensible policies in place which they can show and adhere to.

Data Protection

Businesses require maintaining data protection by design and by default. This means businesses would require conducting data protection assessments for new products, services and other data processing services.

All data must stay within the EU (this includes via cloud services), if that is not possible and with good reason then a legal agreement should be in place to protect the data in the event of a breach and to make sure the company providing the service is aware of their obligations under GDPR and consent to complying with it.

Data Access Requests

Data is encrypted only in order to keep it safe. Customers have the right to obtain their own unencrypted data from the data controller. They can also demand their data be removed from the controller’s systems. This must be done on request and must be complete, i.e. not leaving it on a backup drive for example.

Data Loss Protection

Prevention of data loss is must, and this is made possible with Data Loss Protection (DLP) software. Outgoing emails, messages, and files which are not encrypted are debarred from outgoing. The encryption of data is must in order to protect and safeguard it from the loss. So, these are a few key points, necessitated by the GDPR changes, which every organization needs to abide by in order to protect customer data. However, any organization cannot make the data encryption task possible all alone. In fact, legal and information security team efforts are also equally essential to comply with these laws. Though many companies are struggling to abide by the rules and regulations of GDPR, they are failing to protect their customer data because of lack of budget and business-level support. Therefore, to meet the requirements of GDPR, it is important for every company to not only have the right expertise but have the right finances, resources, and senior-level support. In fact, only an ideal blend of all these can help in keep up with compliance and keep the data secure. So, what’s your call?

Please give us a call us on +441603 670682 to discuss GDPR in more detail and how we can help you and your IT system. Also keep an eye on www.s2-computers.co.uk/blog for part 2 of this blog.

Great way to increase sales!

Increase sales!

Taking the time to understand your customers can reap huge rewards!

How frequently have you tried really hard to engage with a customer, only to find that they walk away and buy from someone else? 

With so much choice in the marketplace, we need to find a way that will help us quickly use the right communication methods, use the right language and ‘sales pitch’ to ensure that a prospect turns into a sale.

You can build up a relationship with a customer over time, develop their trust and really get to know their needs and wants.  But there is a quicker way!

The Everything DiSC® Sales Profile Assessment allows you to understand not only yourself but your customers too so that you can use the communication method and approach that best suits each customer.  This assessment, which takes around 10 minutes to complete, is reliable and cost-effective.  The resulting profile report is comprehensive and detailed.

After you complete the Everything DiSC® Sales Profile Assessment, you can use the MyEverythingDiSC.com facility to plot the personality preferences of all your customers.  For example, if you find out that Mr Jones always wants hard facts and figures right away, you can record this and when you next speak to Mr Jones you can be prepared with all the facts and figures and bottom line impact; in this way, Mr Jones is quickly on board with you and will appreciate you ‘getting straight to the point’.

You can extend this further and, using your CRM facility, record the preferences of each customer so that all of your staff know customers’ preferences. 

To find out how you can increase sales and get to really know your customers better in a reliable and tested way, visit our website, www.corporategrowth.org and get in touch with Mary Aslett on 07931 098 023 or by email at mary@corporategrowth.org. We can send you a sample Everything DiSC® Sales Profile Assessment so that you can see for yourself how comprehensive the report really is.

Do you make the most of video within your marketing strategy?

Video is a main player in the world of online marketing and most businesses are well aware of the concept of viral videos. When a video representing your company goes viral, it can very quickly impact on the traffic to your website and the social buzz surrounding your business, for better or worse.

But viral videos, whether natural or staged, are not the only way that videos can benefit your company. Adding movement has become an integral part of web design, be it through animations, effects or video.

We have recently relaunched our own website and have chosen to incorporate video across the pages, to showcase our Norwich digital agency and offer some vibrancy within the content. Our ‘About Us’ page features moving photos of our staff and our banners show life in our rural design agency.

Using video within your online marketing campaigns and on your website not only helps to increase user interactivity and prolong the amount of time visitors spend on the page, but importantly encourages sharing on social media and therefore lends a hand in generating more traffic to your business and potentially a higher rate of conversion.

If you are interested in giving your online image a facelift, or would like to know more about incorporating video into your marketing campaigns call us on 01603 859007 or email hello@nuimagedesign.co.uk

What Tech will look like in 2022 and how Naked Element are working ahead of the curve

The results of the Tech Nation 2022 survey have arrived, predicting the future of the digital tech sector in the UK, and Naked Element are pleased to recognise that the work we are doing now in 2017 is contributing towards these strong aspirations and ambitions.   So what are people across the tech sector envisioning the digital tech sector to look like in 2022?

  • 73% believe that the UK tech sector will grow over the next 5 years
  • 62% believe that the UK will continue to be Europe’s digital tech leader
  • Sectors with the most growth potential are identified to be Cybersecurity, healthtech and fintech
  • Sectors predicted to attract the most investment for the UK are thought to be Fintech and Cybersecurity

As Naked Element expand our team and skills, we are also expanding our list of clients and projects. We are currently developing bespoke apps for our clients, helping them to cut out their manual rekeying and paper processes by creating them their own fully integrated system tailored to their business. We are continuing to develop these apps and we look forward to contributing to the growth of the digital tech sector.   We are also looking to grow and train those working in the tech sector. Naked Element has now employed and trained two Apprentice Developers and one Junior Developer on their Uni gap year.   The survey also showed strong optimism for additional possibilities within the digital tech sector, such as:

  • Almost 50% believe 5% of UK cars sold in 2022 will have driverless technology
  • 45% think that women will represent nearly half the digital tech workforce
  • 43% think that drones will be used for express parcel delivery
  • While 41% think that Augmented Reality/ Virtual Reality will be used in many classrooms

It’s great to see technologies such as driverless cars, drones, VR and AR will be introduced into our everyday lives. We’re also glad that women will represent nearly half of the digital tech workforce as at Naked Element we have transformed from 2 men, to 3 men and 3 women, therefore we are strongly routing for women in tech.   It’s also thought that in 2022 it’s less likely that:

  • We will have 3D Printers or Virtual reality headsets in homes
  • We will receive 5G or super-fast fibre broadband
  • Government services delivered digitally will be as good as consumer services (eg. Amazon)

Although these “less likely” scenarios have been answered by a good percentage of those surveyed, more than a third of those asked think that “The UK will have a tech company that competes on a global stage by 2022 and is compared favourably alongside Facebook, Amazon, Netflix and Google.”   We’re feeling optimistic!   The link to the results: https://www.techcityuk.com/blog/2017/06/what-will-uk-tech-look-like-in-2022-here-are-the-results-of-our-tech-nation-2022-survey/   Click here to find out how Naked Element are working ahead of the curve or click here to read the blog on our site.