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Modern uk office employees working with printers computers highlight security vulnerability

UK businesses neglect printer security despite rising risks

Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
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Despite rising cyber threat awareness, only 14% of UK employees trained on security receive printer-specific training, leaving devices vulnerable.
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Half of UK education professionals worried about AI risks

Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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A new survey from Sharp reveals that half of education professionals in the UK feel anxious about AI heightening cybersecurity risks, highlighting urgent training needs.
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Sharp celebrates 30 years in Europe with solar campaign

Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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power / energy
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clean technologies
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sustainability
SHARP Energy Solutions Europe celebrates 30 years in the solar market with a campaign highlighting the durability of its solar modules across Europe.
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Sharp appoints Roland Singer as new VP of IT services Europe

Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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it services
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Sharp appoints Roland Singer as VP of IT Services to spearhead European expansion, leveraging his 35-year industry expertise and prior success at ITpoint.
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Sharp UK teams up with Gamma for enhanced VoIP services

Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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it services
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voip
Sharp UK partners with Gamma Communications to enhance telephony services in anticipation of the ISDN/PSTN switch-off, focusing on seamless transition to VoIP for clients.
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Productivity in SMEs struggles due to staff's tech skill deficit

Thu, 11th Apr 2024
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microsoft
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skills shortage
Four in ten UK SMEs see a productivity dip due to poor staff tech skills, particularly in using Microsoft 365, according to a new study by Sharp.
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UK SMEs lack security measures against concealed cyber threats

Thu, 9th Nov 2023
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firewalls
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network security
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phishing
About one third of UK's small and medium-sized enterprises lack protective measures against hidden cyber threats, a study reveals.
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IT professionals in UK SMES lack crucial knowledge

Tue, 8th Aug 2023
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censuswide
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Research by Sharp, a provider of business technology products and SMEs across Europe, shows a clear IT knowledge gap amongst smaller firms in the UK.
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Sharp Europe appoints New President for Growth & Innovation

Fri, 28th Jul 2023
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sales
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job moves
Sharp Europe appoints Joe Tomota as president, focusing on expanding IT services, document solutions, displays, and environmental goals.
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Bitdefender, Sharp partner up for printer security

Fri, 28th Oct 2022
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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printing
The partnership enables the integration of Bitdefender antimalware technology into Sharp's new range of Future Workplace A3 multifunction printers.