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Ymobile launches UK's first eSIM MVNO with data plans
Customer Experience

Ymobile launches UK's first eSIM MVNO with data plans

Ymobile has launched as the UK's first data-led eSIM MVNO, offering flexible data plans and addressing the environmental impact of traditional SIM cards.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2024
UK considers ban on under-16s using social media
Social Media

UK considers ban on under-16s using social media

Ministers in the UK are considering banning under-16s from social media as discussions grow on enhancing online safety for children.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Nov 2024
Concerns grow over delayed UK broadband switching system rollout
Unified Communications

Concerns grow over delayed UK broadband switching system rollout

Concerns arise over the UK One Touch Switch system as Ofcom deems it unready; customers must stick to existing broadband switching methods, risking ongoing overpayments.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2024
Mastering Mail: Crafting a resilient mail strategy amidst the changing postal landscape
Disruption

Mastering Mail: Crafting a resilient mail strategy amidst the changing postal landscape

As Ofcom hints at reduced letter deliveries, businesses must brace for possible mail disruptions and refine their mailing strategies for resilience.

By David Beirne • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2024
Industry reax: Ofcom warns social media firms of bans without safety compliance
Unified Communications

Industry reax: Ofcom warns social media firms of bans without safety compliance

In a bid for child safety online, Ofcom warns social media platforms they may face user bans for under-18s if new safety regulations are ignored.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
Aston University achieves record-breaking data transmission speed
EduTech

Aston University achieves record-breaking data transmission speed

Aston University researchers set a new record in data transmission, achieving speeds of 301 terabits per second, 4.5 million times quicker than average UK home broadband.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
UK govt's 'wait & see' approach to AI regulation sparks row
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

UK govt's 'wait & see' approach to AI regulation sparks row

UK government's wait and see approach to AI regulation sparks criticism among lawmakers over lack of urgency despite AI's existential threat warnings.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Feb 2024
VerifyMy appoints Lina Ghazal to lead regulatory & public affairs
Online Safety

VerifyMy appoints Lina Ghazal to lead regulatory & public affairs

Online safety tech leader VerifyMy appoints Lina Ghazal, former Ofcom and Meta policy veteran, to head Regulatory and Public Affairs.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024
CMA launches probe into £7.5bn UK Cloud Services market
Network Infrastructure

CMA launches probe into £7.5bn UK Cloud Services market

The CMA investigates the UK's £7.5bn cloud services market for potential competition issues impeding businesses.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Oct 2023
Big Data London 2023 to unveil the future of data analytics
Data Analytics

Big Data London 2023 to unveil the future of data analytics

Taking place in London between 20-21 September, this year's show will emphasise the rise in Generative AI and how humans interact with and utilise data.

By Gaurav Sharma • 7 min read • Fri, 15th Sep 2023
Big Data London set to explore rise of genAI and data evolution
Data Analytics

Big Data London set to explore rise of genAI and data evolution

AI is a pivotal theme to the conference as businesses look to embrace GenAI to stay competitive and innovative as the science of data continues to evolve.

By Catherine Knowles • 6 min read • Thu, 14th Sep 2023
Digital Poverty Alliance tackles digital poverty in the UK
Health Technologies

Digital Poverty Alliance tackles digital poverty in the UK

Digital Poverty Alliance (DPA) has unveiled its National Delivery Plan, comprised of six core missions to end digital poverty in the United Kingdom by 2030.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd May 2023

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UK study highlights stark rural-urban broadband divide
Unified Communications

UK study highlights stark rural-urban broadband divide

Research from the University of Manchester reveals a stark digital divide in broadband access across the UK, with rural areas lagging significantly behind urban centres.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024
Study reveals UK consumer confusion over fibre broadband
Unified Communications

Study reveals UK consumer confusion over fibre broadband

A new study reveals 77% of UK consumers are unaware that part-copper broadband can be marketed as 'fibre', prompting calls for clearer regulations.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024
London conference to explore data's future through Generative AI
Data Analytics

London conference to explore data's future through Generative AI

Databricks CIO Robin Sutara will host a panel discussion with Di Mayze, Global Head of Data and AI at WPP, and Natalie Cramp, CEO of Profusion.

By Gaurav Sharma • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Sep 2023
Multicloud key stepping stone on journey to business resilience
Multi-cloud

Multicloud key stepping stone on journey to business resilience

Businesses relying on a single cloud service provider are setting themselves up for a single point of failure.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Aug 2023
The three types of employees that can cause a data breach
Malware

The three types of employees that can cause a data breach

More and more companies are realizing that trusted & trained employees can also pose an enormous threat. We have identified three types of employees.

By welivesecurity • 4 min read • Mon, 29th May 2017

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