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QR codes lure Brits into a false sense of security as UK economy unlocks scanned a QR code in a bar or restaurant , a notable increase from 45 % six months ago . Four in five ( 80 %) consumers agree QR codes makes life easier in a touchless world . As these venues continue to serve an increasing number of customers and reopen fully , scanning a malicious QR code without the correct security could compromise the integrity of a device and any data it holds .
According to the survey , 70 % of UK consumers want to see QR codes used more broadly in the future , with 69 % open to using QR codes for future payments .
Ivanti , the automation platform that helps make every IT connection smarter and more secure , has announced the results of a study , which found that 96 % of UK respondents have scanned a QR code on their mobile device in restaurants or retail stores in the last six months , despite almost half ( 48 %) still not knowing if they have mobile security software .
With the UK economy reopening , it appears QR code use is steadily increasing across the hospitality and retail industries . More than half ( 58 %) of respondents have
Those willing to use QR codes for payment are up nearly 20 % compared to six months ago .
The research also found that 85 % of respondents feel secure using QR codes for financial transactions , but over half ( 53 %) cannot distinguish a malicious QR code .
Transport for West Midlands and WM5G partner with Vivacity Labs to innovate road traffic networks
Transport for West Midlands is harnessing the power of 5G technology to cut traffic congestion on some of the West Midlands ’ busiest roads , with the help of Vivacity Labs , the Londonbased AI tech and transport scaleup .
The congestion-busting network of 5G sensors will relay live traffic information to local authorities so that swift action can be taken as queues build up – including diverting buses , implementing diversions and issuing instant warnings to motorists .
West Midlands 5G ( WM5G ) and Transport for West Midlands ( TfWM ) have joined forces to work on the project to demonstrate how 5G technology can make a major impact on our road network . Vivacity provides AI powered sensors which gather detailed and anonymous data 24 / 7 on travel patterns , transport flow and different modes of transport to support strategic decisions on urban infrastructure .
The project centres around the Key Route Network , a set of A and B roads equivalent to 7 % of the available network , but which carry over half of all traffic within the region . This has resulted in congestion hotspots affecting drivers and bus passengers alike , something which the Road Sensor Networks project hopes to alleviate .
Mark Nicholson , CEO and Co-founder at Vivacity Labs , said : “ The pandemic has seen a significant shift in travel trends and , as well as live insights , data provides the ability to both analyse where to implement changes and evaluate the effectiveness of schemes in place .” p
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