Surge in fingerprint recognition points way to mainstream biometric authentication in the UK
Almost four-fifths (79 per cent) of smartphone owners use their device’s fingerprint scanner, according to research by Deloitte – higher than in any developed country surveyed. More than a third of smartphones (36 per cent) in the UK now have a fingerprint reader. In a sign that consumers are becoming more enthusiastic about biometric technology, usage of fingerprint sensors increased by a third…
Hammond signals change with 5G upgrade for Gigabit Britain
Julian Rae, Technology partner at Deloitte in Cambridge comments on today's Budget: “5G will have a big bang impact. Its long fuse has today been lit following the Chancellor’s deployment of finances that will lay the foundations of 5G readiness. The UK’s demand for capacity is insatiable; 5G and fibre networks are required to quench that thirst as 4G capacity is exhausted.
Deloitte: Doubling of EIS relief welcome but still too complex for small businesses
Commenting on today's Budget, Lizzie Hill, tax partner at Deloitte in Cambridge, said: “The Enterprise Investment Scheme attracts investment into many of the UK’s fast growing and entrepreneurial businesses. Many high growth R&D companies will welcome the doubling of the limits for knowledge investment companies.
Is AI the answer to UK’s productivity problem?
Paul Schofield, practice senior partner at Deloitte in Cambridge, comments on the Autumn Budget: “With the OBR downgrading the outlook for UK productivity, the Chancellor is hoping improving digital and construction skills will provide a much-needed boost.
Records break as Deloitte announces the 2017 UK Technology Fast 50 winners
Cambridge makes a strong showing as Network members CyanConnode, Ieso Digital Health, Kymab Ltd, Featurespace and Arcus Global all feature in the latest Deloitte UK Technology Fast 50 rankings.
Scale-ups target US as Brexit dampens appetite for EU expansion
The US has overtaken the EU to become the most popular market scale-ups - early stage, high potential businesses - say they will target for export growth, according to a survey of 500 UK scale-ups by Deloitte. Fifty two percent of respondents rated the US as their preferred market for overseas expansion, compared to just 21% who said they were targeting the US prior to the EU referendum.
Deloitte CFO Survey: Optimism rebounds from post-election hit
Optimism among Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) has recovered from its post-election low and is close to levels seen at the end of last year, according to Deloitte’s latest CFO Survey.
UK public is ‘glued to smartphones’ as device adoption reaches new heights
More than half (53%) of 16-75-year-olds in the UK use their smartphones while walking - the equivalent of around 22 million* people - according to the latest research from Deloitte. For younger consumers aged 16-24, the proportion rises to 74%.
Deloitte records double-digit revenue growth
Deloitte, the business advisory firm, has increased revenue by £340m in the year ended 31 May 2017, from £3,040m to £3,380m. This is the seventh consecutive year of revenue growth and the second consecutive year of double-digit growth.
Deloitte opens new Cambridge office
Deloitte, the business advisory firm, has moved to a new office at One Station Square, Cambridge.
2017 UK Technology Fast 50: have you nominated yet?
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2017 UK Technology Fast 50 nominations now open
Are you part of the UK tech elite? Has your company experienced exceptional growth over the past four years as a result of technology innovation? Nominations for the 20th Deloitte UK Technology Fast 50 programme are now open.
Deloitte CFO Survey: Brexit shocks ease
Business optimism and risk appetite have continued to rise from post-referendum lows and the effects of Brexit on corporate sentiment are easing, according to Deloitte’s latest CFO Survey.
Biometric wristband for mental health wins Deloitte TMT Predictions Schools Challenge
Milton Keynes Academy has won the Grand Final of the TMT Predictions Schools Challenge, hosted by Deloitte’s technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) practice.
Spring Budget 2017: Chancellor gives high five to UK 5G
Julian Rae, TMT Partner at Deloitte in Cambridge, comments: “The commitment to invest £16m in a 5G hub will be welcome news for the telecommunications industry and will help provide the building blocks for the UK to be 5G ready.
Deloitte’s preview of Spring Budget 2017
Deloitte’s team of tax experts, its chief economist, head of infrastructure and the public sector team consider potential announcements, the economic outlook and the state of public finances ahead of the Spring Budget.
Deloitte proposes seven principles to improve cyber disclosure
Despite 87% of companies identifying cyber as a principal risk, just a handful (5%) of FTSE 100 company boards disclose having a director with specialist technology or cyber security experience, according to an analysis of annual reports by Deloitte, the business advisory firm.
Professional advisory firm Deloitte boosts its senior team in Cambridge
Business advisory firm Deloitte has promoted two of its senior staff in Cambridge to Director; Hannah Simoes and Paul Adkins.
Deloitte predicts technology trends for 2017
The technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) practice at Deloitte, the business advisory firm, has today announced its predictions for the technology sector in 2017.
Deloitte CFO Survey: Optimism at 18 month high ahead of 2017
Optimism among the UK’s largest businesses has rebounded to the highest level in 18 months, according to Deloitte’s latest CFO Survey. Despite increased confidence, CFOs will enter 2017 with low levels of risk appetite, high levels of uncertainty and a focus on defensive balance sheet strategies.
Deloitte previews the Autumn Statement 2016
Deloitte’s team of tax experts, chief economist, head of infrastructure and public sector leader consider key potential announcements, the economic outlook and the state of public finances ahead of Chancellor Philip Hammond’s first Autumn Statement on 23 November.
Deloitte CFO Survey: Brexit keeps CFOs on defensive
Despite an easing of some negative effects, risk appetite among the Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) of the UK’s largest businesses remains subdued following the EU referendum, according to Deloitte’s latest CFO Survey.
Smartphone ownership peaks as one in three check their phones in the middle of the night
Survey of 4,000 reveals extent of UK mobile owners’ obsession with their devices.
Deloitte reports fastest revenue growth in 10 years
Highlights: Group revenue up 11.2% to £3.1bn (2015: 5.6%); UK Group revenue up 13.6% to £3.04bn(2015: 6.2%)[1]; Firm invests in disruptive starts-ups and support for social enterprises
Deloitte announces new Cambridge director promotions
Following the recent promotion of Lee Welham to partner, the Cambridge office of Deloitte has made two new director promotions: Tom Murray from the audit and risk advisory practice and Ollie Smith in the tax team.