Across various industries including automotive, aerospace, nuclear, and defence – mechanical engineers use technical drawings to define their product specifications. These are then used in the creation of part(s) by manufacturers. BS 8888 aims to streamline the process of developing these technical drawings to help engineers convey the exact product specifications they want in the most effective way possible.
Although the word standard might bring to mind something prohibitive or limiting, it’s actually the complete opposite: they are catalysts for change. Standards are voluntary tools developed by and for industry. They establish procedures which often save companies time and money – they fuel growth in emerging sectors.
Every month or two, new standards are published and old ones are set aside. We all know that new standards are essential reading for those working in the relevant sector, but what about the withdrawn standards? Do they have any uses once they are no longer current?
Research published by BSI explores the role standards have to play in helping to strengthen and accelerate the development of fintech in the UK. How can the right regulatory environment be created to establish credibility for this growing sector, without stifling innovation?
A recent survey of 568 organisations found that cyber-attacks are seen as the top threat to business. The risk from cyber-crime is viewed as worse than other threats such as IT outages, terrorism, supply chain disruption and adverse weather.
Regardless of the outcome of the EU referendum taking place on 23 June, the UK will be affected by the new EU regulations on data breaches, Captive Insurance Times reports.
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has said users of cloud storage services are being treated unfairly by providers and run the risk of losing access to documents and pictures, International Business Times reports.
