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September 16, 2021 16 Sep'21
BT gifts small businesses £7.5m in street advertising as Street Hub 2.0 units go live

Local businesses in Kensington and Chelsea are given the chance to advertise for free via digital screens in Street Hub 2.0 units while research reveals over 60% of small firms say local advertising will boost awareness of their business
September 16, 2021 16 Sep'21
Grace Hopper subsea cable lands in UK

First private subsea cable to the UK funded by Google intended to improve diversity and resilience of network, underpinning consumer and enterprise products, increasing capacity and powering services such as Meet, Gmail and Google Cloud
September 16, 2021 16 Sep'21
Apple unveils iPhone 13 product line

The money truck is set to roll again as Apple launches new flagship device attributed with pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in a smartphone
September 16, 2021 16 Sep'21
UK on a roll with 5G in second quarter of 2021

After two years of stagnant speeds, UK next-generation communications network industry gets into gear in terms of download speeds and availability as all stakeholders work to make conditions ripe for opportunity, with Three UK a ‘decisive’ winner in...

First priorities for the third workplace

Almost 18 months since Covid-19 caused an almost overnight pivot to home working for many firms, hybrid working seems here to stay for knowledge workers. But the role of the 'third workspace' is not yet entirely clear Continue Reading
How mobile operators can cope with staycation boom and sport lockdowns lifting

The periods of lockdown implemented in response to the Covid-19 pandemic led to new mobile network traffic patterns. How can operators adapt to shifting consumer behaviours and continue delivering high-quality experiences? Continue Reading
What the Telecommunications (Security) Bill means for UK industry

The Telecommunications (Security) Bill is intended to reinforce the security of the UK telecommunications infrastructure, but what are the implications for industry? Continue Reading

Ofcom risks sinking Government levelling up agenda

The Openreach "Equinox" offer puts Government plans to expedite broadband roll out at risk. It jeopardises the roll out plans of Virgin, Vodafone, City Fibre, Hyperoptic and fifty or so players by ... Continue Reading
Levelling up Digital Skills and Jobs in the Post-Lockdown Economy

The two most urgent recommendations (with added detail) are to prevent IR35 abuse and fraud (against independent contractors more than by them) and the planned Home Office reversion to paper based ... Continue Reading
Clouds Seemingly Don’t Get In The Way Of Satellites

Had a fascinating chat the other day with a company I really should have spoken to decades ago, but such is life. SES is probably a company wot you think you don’t know, but – for example – anyone ... Continue Reading

Securing the UK's emerging smart cities

UK councils have a huge opportunity to improve services through the use of smart city technologies - but they must avoid the cyber security risks, says the government's digital minister Continue Reading
Artificial intelligence will maximise efficiency of 5G network operations

You’ll have heard of developments that would combine 5G networks with artificial intelligence to enable autonomous vehicles, augmented reality glasses, free-roaming robots, delivery drones and more. It’s anyone’s guess when these applications will become widely available. What is more certain is that AI will play an increasing role in automating 5G network operations Continue Reading
How satellite connectivity can combat the digital divide

Research shows satellite connectivity is now a credible alternative for demanding customers, and there are various actions that operators can take to help combat the digital divide Continue Reading

Inside MyRepublic’s digital transformation journey

MyRepublic’s group CIO and chief operating officer talks up the company’s digital transformation journey and how it has overcome challenges that stood in its way
UKtech50 winner Gavin Patterson, CEO of BT

Gavin Patterson versees BT’s often controversial roll-out of superfast broadband, and the firm’s billion-pound investment in sports broadcasting