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BT Investigated By Ofcom Over 999 Failure

UK regulator investigates BT over technical fault that resulted in UK-wide disruption to 999 calls on 25 June

1 year ago

The Smart Factory 2033

As additive manufacturing, automation, IIoT and data analytics continue to evolve at pace, what does the factory of the future…

1 year ago

Google Sister Project Brings Laser-Powered Internet To India

Google sister project Taara uses back-end laser communications tech from defunct Project Loon to bring broadband to rural India

1 year ago

Biden To Announce Broadband Funding In Major Speech

US president Joe Biden to announce funding plans under $42.5bn plan to bring broadband to rural and underserved areas

1 year ago

Enterprises Planning Expansion Worry Over Connectivity, Expereo Finds

Despite macroeconomic, geopolitical worries, Expereo reveals most businesses have a positive outlook and will increase tech investments

2 years ago

Amazon’s $1.7bn iRobot Acquisition Cleared By UK’s CMA

UK antitrust regulator clears Amazon’s proposed smart home acquisition of Roomba maker iRobot after investigation

2 years ago

European Countries Right To Ban Huawei, ZTE – EU Official

EU industry chief Thierry Breton says decision by some EU countries to ban Huawei and ZTE is justified and in…

2 years ago

Vodafone, Three Merger: Industry Reaction

Merger to create the largest mobile operator in the UK draws reaction from industry experts and commentators

2 years ago

Vodafone, Three Merger To Create UK’s Biggest Mobile Operator

Vodafone UK will own 51 percent of combined entity with Three UK, as challenge to EE and Virgin Media O2…

2 years ago

EU Mulls Mandatory 5G Ban For Firms Like Huawei – Report

European Union is reportedly considering a mandatory ban on member states using high risk companies for 5G networks

2 years ago

UK To Order Removal Of Chinese CCTV Kit From Sensitive Locations

Government to tighten procurement regime to protect national security, and pledges timeline for removal of Chinese surveillance equipment

2 years ago

Silicon UK In Focus Podcast: Fighting Cyberthreats with Data

The digital threat landscape is continually evolving. Ransomware remain a clear and present danger. Learn how your enterprise can defend…

2 years ago

Amazon To Pay $30m Over Alexa, Ring Privacy Violations

Amazon settles with US FTC, after alleged privacy violations with its Alexa voice assistant and Ring doorbell cameras

2 years ago

The Gravitational Pull of Data

As the quantities of data generated every second continue to expand, how does this affect business processes? All enterprises are…

2 years ago

Ericsson Whistleblower Awarded $279m By SEC

Nice little earner. Record $279 million award from the US SEC to unnamed Ericsson whistleblower, over bribery case

2 years ago

EU Approves Viasat Inmarsat Merger

European blessing. Last remaining regulatory hurdle cleared, allowing proposed merger of Viasat and Inmarsat

2 years ago

Microsoft, Five Eyes Warn Of Chinese Spying On US Critical Infrastructure

State-sponsored Chinese hacking group known as 'Volt Typhoon' has been spying on critical infrastructure in the US

2 years ago

Ofcom Allows BT Openreach To Lower Fibre Wholesale Prices

Bad news for altnets? Openreach's new pricing offer for full-fibre broadband, known as Equinox 2, receives Ofcom green light

2 years ago

BT To Cut 55,000 Jobs By 2030

Sign of things to come? BT is cull 55,000 jobs by 2030, and says that a fifth of the roles…

2 years ago

Vodafone To Cut 11,000 Jobs, After Strategic Review

New boss of Vodafone loses little time and confirms 11,000 jobs are to go, as the operator seeks to turn…

2 years ago

UK’s CMA Approves Viasat Inmarsat Merger

UK watchdog greenlights proposed merger of Viasat and Inmarsat, finding there is sufficient competition in the market

2 years ago

ChatGPT: The End of Data Analytics as We Know It?

Discover how AI is profoundly impacts how data is analysed and how your business can use these technologies to extract…

2 years ago

Silicon UK Pulse: Your Tech News Update: Episode 1

Welcome to Silicon UK Pulse – your roundup of the latest tech news and developments impacting your business for the…

2 years ago

Vodafone Appoints Finance Boss Margherita Della Valle As Group CEO

UK-based mobile giant Vodafone confirms interim CEO, Margherita Della Valle, is now permanent CEO of the group

2 years ago

Silicon In Focus Podcast: How Green is Your Tech Budget?

Learn why Managed Service Providers (MSPs) now need to demonstrate sustainability credentials to win some contracts. Discover why organisations are…

2 years ago

Ofcom Finds Millions Missing Out On Cheaper Broadband

Telecoms regulator Ofcom finds about 4 million eligible households missing out on cut-rate social tariffs for broadband due to low…

2 years ago

Government Sets Aside £150 Million For Full 5G Connectivity By 2030

Government investment to expand 5G coverage in UK, as Digital Poverty Alliance says connectivity is a necessity for everyone

2 years ago