http://www.djsresearch.co.ukMarket Research RSS FeedsTue, 19 Aug 2025 20:38:40 BST 85% of employees want to see better ways for them to collaborate with colleagues via technology: In an age where more and more people are working remotely, research by Microsoft has found that 85% of employees want to see better ways for them to collaborate with colleagues via technology. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/85percent-of-employees-want-to-see-better-ways-for-them-to-collaborate-with-colleagues-via-technology-finds-survey-05353 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/85percent-of-employees-want-to-see-better-ways-for-them-to-collaborate-with-colleagues-via-technology-finds-survey-05353 AI considered the 'most significant' technology that will impact industries over the next three years: A business survey by Gartner of CEOs around the world has revealed that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the technology they expect to impact their industries most over the next three years, with 'technology-related' matters, the second highest-ranking strategic business priority for respondents for 2023 and 2024. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/AI-considered-the-most-significant-technology-that-will-impact-industries-over-the-next-three-years-finds-survey-05360 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/AI-considered-the-most-significant-technology-that-will-impact-industries-over-the-next-three-years-finds-survey-05360 Eight in 10 IT decision-makers believe their IT department is adequately supporting remote workers: A survey of IT decision makers at organisations in Ireland has revealed that 81% believe that their company is adequately supporting its remote and hybrid workers in terms of their IT needs. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Eight-in-10-IT-decision-makers-believe-their-IT-department-is-adequately-supporting-remote-workers-finds-survey-05362 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Eight-in-10-IT-decision-makers-believe-their-IT-department-is-adequately-supporting-remote-workers-finds-survey-05362 74% of industry executives believe the benefits of GenAI outweigh the risks: A survey has found that 74% of executives across 10 industries believe that the benefits of utilising generative AI (GenAI) outweigh the associated risks. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/74percent-of-industry-executives-believe-the-benefits-of-GenAI-outweigh-the-risks-according-to-survey-05429 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/74percent-of-industry-executives-believe-the-benefits-of-GenAI-outweigh-the-risks-according-to-survey-05429 45% of people believe that new technologies help them to stay organised: A global survey has revealed that 45.3% of respondents around the world agree that new technologies help them to be better organised day-to-day, with younger people being even more likely to believe this (51.5%). http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/45percent-of-people-believe-that-new-technologies-help-them-to-stay-organised-finds-survey-05452 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/45percent-of-people-believe-that-new-technologies-help-them-to-stay-organised-finds-survey-05452 JavaScript continues to be the most commonly used programming language: A survey of software developers has revealed that Javascript is still the top programming language used amongst software developers, for the 11th year running. More than 3 in 5 developers said they use Javascript (63.61%), followed by HTML/CSS (52.97%) in second place. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/JavaScript-continues-to-be-the-most-commonly-used-programming-language-according-to-survey-of-software-developers-05453 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/JavaScript-continues-to-be-the-most-commonly-used-programming-language-according-to-survey-of-software-developers-05453 31% of UK workers believe AI is a threat to most jobs, survey finds: According to new research by The HR Director, nearly a third (31%) of UK workers believe that AI (artificial intelligence) is a threat to most jobs, with 67% believing that AI will replace some jobs but not all of them. Just 3% believe AI 'will not replace anybody's jobs'. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/31percent-of-UK-workers-believe-AI-is-a-threat-to-most-jobs-survey-finds-05475 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/31percent-of-UK-workers-believe-AI-is-a-threat-to-most-jobs-survey-finds-05475 27% of UK office workers believe AI technology helps them do their job better: According to a survey by The HR Director, just over a quarter (27%) of UK office workers believe that AI helps them perform their job better, with 28% revealing that it helps them generate better ideas as well.Furthermore, the survey found that 19% of participants believe that AI has played a role in enhancing the customer experience that their workplace offers. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/27percent-of-UK-office-workers-believe-AI-technology-helps-them-do-their-job-better-survey-reveals-05476 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/27percent-of-UK-office-workers-believe-AI-technology-helps-them-do-their-job-better-survey-reveals-05476 70% of software developers are using or are planning to use AI tools in their development process this year: A survey of software developers has found that 70% are using or are planning to use AI tools in their development process this year. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/70percent-of-software-developers-are-using-or-are-planning-to-use-AI-tools-in-their-development-process-this-year-finds-survey-05527 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/70percent-of-software-developers-are-using-or-are-planning-to-use-AI-tools-in-their-development-process-this-year-finds-survey-05527 72% of business leaders say their companies have started to use mobile technology and cloud: A study into which technologies are most prominently used by businesses has found that 72% have adopted mobile technology and cloud. Furthermore, almost half (48%) are using IoT (Internet of Things); the third most used technology, according to the polling. The study by BluQube polled UK business leaders and uncovered the most used technologies in UK business. The survey also found that just 13% of business leaders use robotics and interoperable systems. When looking at the reasons behind using new types of technology, 65% cited 'improved efficiency' as a key factor; with 44% saying it 'saved them money'. In addition, 39% said the move to a more digital way of working helped with their 'customer experience'. There have been some big changes in the type and amount of technology used, according to the research, with 76% saying they sped up digital development due to the pandemic. Furthermore, 36% of business leaders said that the introduction of new technologies has helped with remote or hybrid working. Improved sustainability was cited as a key benefit by 36% of business leaders, with 32% saying improved transparency is a main factor in adopting a more digital way of working. In addition, 27% of business leaders found their employee engagement increased when using more technologies. Augmented reality is a relatively new technology, however, more than a fifth (21%) of business leaders said they have started to use it in their business. Furthermore, artificial intelligence and machine learning have seen an increase in use, with three in 10 saying they are now using the technologies. Simon Kearsley, Chief Executive of BluQube, said: 'By using the right innovative technologies to automate and streamline time-consuming, repetitive tasks, businesses can unlock the true potential of their staff, and free up team time and headspace to focus on the more strategic tasks.' http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/72percent-of-business-leaders-say-their-companies-have-started-to-use-mobile-technology-and-cloud-reveals-survey-05134 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/72percent-of-business-leaders-say-their-companies-have-started-to-use-mobile-technology-and-cloud-reveals-survey-05134 On average, employees lose 54 minutes of work time every week due to IT issues: A survey into how companies use digital infrastructure in the workplace has uncovered that their employees lose an average of 54 minutes per week of work time because of tech problems. The Lakeside Software study polled 600 executives, IT leaders and employees about how their workplace implements technology. Over the past two years, remote working has become an important part of 'office' life, prompting an increasing number of employers questioning the productivity of remote working. When looking at DEX (digital employee experience), the survey found that just one in five executive leaders believe there needs to be major improvements to DEX. In addition, 52% stated that DEX is important and should be a top priority for management. Furthermore, 57% of executives and IT leaders said that their companies are in the early stages of measuring and managing DEX, with a further 35% stating they have not started measuring it at all. Executive leaders may be underestimating the importance of digital employee experience, suggests the findings, with 36% of employees saying they had considered leaving due to the issue; with 14% saying they already had. When asked about how much downtime their company experienced each week, it was found that organisations with high levels of DEX encounter an average of 30 minutes per week. On the other hand, companies with lower levels of DEX experienced almost three times as much downtime (128 minutes) per week. Traci Palmer, Vice President of People and Organization Capability for Citrix, said: 'Work and the office used to be synonymous. But work isn't a place anymore. It is wherever people perform at their best. And that can be at home, in the office, on the road, and anywhere in between. Companies need to recognize this, and instead of focusing on physical office locations, create work-from-anywhere experiences powered by digital workspace solutions.' http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/On-average-employees-lose-54-minutes-of-work-time-every-week-due-to-IT-issues-reveals-survey-05241 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/On-average-employees-lose-54-minutes-of-work-time-every-week-due-to-IT-issues-reveals-survey-05241 Over £1 billion was stolen from victims who were tricked into authorised push payment (APP) fraud: A survey into the level of trust customers have when shopping online has uncovered that around £1.3 billion was taken from victims of authorised push payment fraud in 2021; up 27% from the year before. The study by Menlo Security polled the British public about their online activity and their biggest fears whilst browsing the web. In addition, the report uses figures from UK Finance in an attempt to further explain the findings. When asked what their biggest fear is regarding online hacks, 55% of respondents said they are more worried about their money being stolen; with just under a quarter saying they are more worried about their identity being taken. The cost of living crisis has increased concerns about being financially scammed online, with 44% of those surveyed reporting that they are worried about online shopping fraud the most; ahead of phishing emails (27%), social media scams (17%), and catfishing while online dating (13%). In an attempt to counter online scams, many people will ask for advice from people they know, found the research, with just over half the respondents polled saying they trust their family and friends the most. In addition, 21% said they trust their work colleagues with online payments and a further 15% saying they trust news sources. It is now well understood that scammers may pose as well-known companies to gain the trust of their victims. The study found that four in 10 respondents said they had been scammed from someone posing as a postal or delivery company, with a further 37% saying they had received bogus messages from alleged public sector services; such as the NHS, HMRC or the Government. Tom Mcvey, Solution Architecht for Menlo Security, said: 'Prevention tactics are an important way of stopping attacks in their tracks before they have an opportunity to reach you. Password security and virus protection can help, but they don't stop you from being a target. A far more effective method is through isolation technology, which essentially wraps a secure bubble around you whilst using any web browser.' http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Over-1-billion-was-stolen-from-victims-who-were-tricked-into-authorised-push-payment-APP-fraud-reveals-survey-05239 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Over-1-billion-was-stolen-from-victims-who-were-tricked-into-authorised-push-payment-APP-fraud-reveals-survey-05239 27 percent of technical and business professionals believe that they are 'advanced' in their digital transformations: A survey of technical and business professionals has revealed that just over a quarter believe they are at an advanced stage in their organisation's digital transformation. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/27-percent-of-technical-and-business-professionals-believe-that-they-are-advanced-in-their-digital-transformations-survey-reveals-05226 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/27-percent-of-technical-and-business-professionals-believe-that-they-are-advanced-in-their-digital-transformations-survey-reveals-05226 Computer misuse in England and Wales increased by 89% over the last two years: A study into fraud and general digital crimes has uncovered that commuter misuse in England and Wales has increased by 89% in the last two years. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Computer-misuse-in-England-and-Wales-increased-by-89percent-over-the-last-two-years-survey-reveals-05202 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Computer-misuse-in-England-and-Wales-increased-by-89percent-over-the-last-two-years-survey-reveals-05202 Number of cyber-attacks has increased amongst UK based environmental firms: A recent survey into cyber-attacks within environmental firms has revealed that the number of cyber-attacks has increased in the last few years. Furthermore, 44% of firms say they have experienced a ransomware attack in the last couple years. Of the firms that had experienced a cyber-attack in the last two years, three in 10 had experienced more than two, with 5% stating they had five or more attacks over the last 24 months. The study was conducted by Egnyte in partnership with Building Magazine and Digital Construction Week and aimed to uncover the issue around ransomware attacks against environmental firms; with the results being concerning for the sector. Ransomware is a type of malware occurs and the perpetrator threatens to release the victim's information. The offender then requests money to ensure the information isn't released. When asked about their opinions on the problem, 87% said they have concerns about ransomware attacks; however, just over seven in 10 (71%) said their strategy to recover from a cyber-attack is either 'weak' or 'improvable'. Ronen Vengosh, vice president of architecture, engineering & construction at Egnyte, said: "Ransomware attacks can bring commercial operations to a standstill, jeopardising projects and tarnishing brand reputations in the process. To protect their business, UK firms need to enable truly holistic defence programmes ' featuring a combination of prevention strategies, content governance, and end-user education ' to ensure they can stay one step ahead of potential threats like ransomware attacks.' http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Number-of-cyber-attacks-has-increased-amongst-UK-based-environmental-firms-survey-reveals-05140 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Number-of-cyber-attacks-has-increased-amongst-UK-based-environmental-firms-survey-reveals-05140 Two-fifths of adults own and use a voice-activated personal assistant or smart speaker device: A survey of households in England has found that two-fifths (39%) of adults own and use a voice-activated personal assistant or smart speaker device. It also revealed details about other technology owned and used by people liv‌ing in England. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Two-fifths-of-adults-own-and-use-a-voice-activated-personal-assistant-or-smart-speaker-device-finds-survey-05114 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Two-fifths-of-adults-own-and-use-a-voice-activated-personal-assistant-or-smart-speaker-device-finds-survey-05114 Seven out of 10 IT employers are finding it difficult to recruit staff with adequate digital skills: A survey of IT employers has found that 69% are finding it difficult to recruit staff with adequate digital skills, with more than three-quarters (77%) stating that their company is facing a digital skills gap. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Seven-out-of-10-IT-employers-are-finding-it-difficult-to-recruit-staff-with-adequate-digital-skills-finds-survey-05130 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Seven-out-of-10-IT-employers-are-finding-it-difficult-to-recruit-staff-with-adequate-digital-skills-finds-survey-05130 79% of senior tech decision makers are planning to increase MACH investment: Research into the adoption of MACH architecture has revealed that 79% of businesses polled in the U.K., U.S., and Germany are intending to increase MACH elements 'over the next 12 months and beyond', while more than a quarter (27%) report they are expecting to do so in the next year. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/79percent-of-senior-tech-decision-makers-are-planning-to-increase-MACH-investment-finds-survey-05086 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/79percent-of-senior-tech-decision-makers-are-planning-to-increase-MACH-investment-finds-survey-05086 Half UK companies are seeking to hire more IT professionals: A survey of UK companies has found that nearly half (46%) have plans to hire more IT staff, with 45% saying they are looking to recruit new tech staff in the next year. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Half-UK-companies-are-seeking-to-hire-more-IT-professionals-finds-survey-05046 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Half-UK-companies-are-seeking-to-hire-more-IT-professionals-finds-survey-05046 Technical recruiters are hiring more software developers from non-academic backgrounds: A global survey of technical recruiters and software developers by CoderPad and CodinGame, has found that the number of recruiters hiring developers from non-academic backgrounds has risen to 39% from just under a quarter (23%) last year. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Technical-recruiters-are-hiring-more-software-developers-from-non-academic-backgrounds-finds-global-survey-05042 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Technical-recruiters-are-hiring-more-software-developers-from-non-academic-backgrounds-finds-global-survey-05042