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There is increasing awareness and use of immersive technology in the industrial sectors as more companies see Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR) and Mixed Reality (MR) as significant tools in the workplace. At present, it is VR and AR that are the most prominent technologies, but even now they[...]

It used to be that sophisticated technology in the workplace was a fax machine, photocopier and a couple of computers that only two people in the office knew how to use. Today, the evolution of the technology means the office of yesterday is barely recognisable, while the tasks may remain[...]

The rapid pace of technology adoption in business is changing the workplace as we know it. It's time businesses to invest in people. Artificial Intelligence, automation, robots and cloud technology are all bringing significant benefits to businesses but improvement cannot be achieved and sustained by technology alone – it also[...]

Cross-industry Innovation: Don’t just think outside the box – look outside the box Too many businesses retain a silo mentality and fail to look beyond their sector for answers and inspiration for much-needed solutions. There is a desire to plough on and believe that the answer will come in a[...]

The wheels of industry cannot turn without engineers. The United Kingdom has a long and proud history of engineers who have left an indelible mark on society throughout the three industrial revolutions. The forefathers of the First Industrial Revolution such as Boulton, Watt, Brunel and Stephenson trip off the tongue,[...]

There is no escaping the rise of the chatbot. What may have once been perceived as a gimmick is no longer the case as businesses are waking up to the significant benefits of having a chatbot. Drawing on the latest developments in artificial intelligence (AI), the chatbot is one of[...]

As the year comes to an end, it was time for The Base annual christmas competition. This year we held a mini golf championship. Tenant teams went up against each other to see who was the Rory McIlroy of the bunch. The ‘pop up’ course was provided by Putting Edge[...]

Are you looking to find the perfect office space to set up your new business? Or has your business recently grown out of your current space? It might be time to expand because you aren’t getting what you need from where your company is currently based. The first step is[...]

We are no longer on the cusp of Industry 4.0, we are well underway and taking steps to protect ourselves online is now at the forefront of any company with an online presence. “Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks.” * Meaning that knowing[...]

36% of employees trust leaders  According to Gallup and the CIPD, “only 36% of employees trust their leaders”. The Base Business event on employee engagement raised laughs, but also genuine concerns around management capabilities. Richard Jeffrey from Business Navigators and Kim Hayton from FDR HR both gave presentations underpinned by[...]