Government IT

Are The Government’s Satellite Broadband Plans Working?

The government believes satellite can deliver 2Mbps and beyond to properties beyond the reach of fibre, but suppliers and politicians…

9 years ago

UK Smart Meters Rollout ‘Must Be Stopped’

Institute of Directors slams “flawed” Government scheme that is now far behind schedule and ‘needs to be halted’

9 years ago

Ofcom Will Issue VHF Spectrum Licences For IoT

Ofcom says VHF bands are suitable for IoT and will create a new business radio product later this year

9 years ago

Ofcom: EE Is Fastest, Most Reliable Network In UK Cities

Ofcom tests all four mobile operators in major cities to give consumers a 'flavour' of network performance in urban areas

9 years ago

Vodafone Blames Huge Rise In Ofcom Complaints On New Billing System

Vodafone takes most complained about accolade for mobile, EE for broadband and TalkTalk for landline in latest Ofcom complaint figures

9 years ago

IT Life: Microsoft In The UK

Microsoft UK CEO Michael Van der Bel talks about his career in technology, admiration of Dyson and the power of…

9 years ago

Network Rail Could Sell Fibre Broadband Network To UK Telcos

Reports suggest Network Rail could sell its network, start a joint venture or offer wholesale access in move that would…

9 years ago

TechWeek Readers Back Authorities Over Apple In Encryption Battle

Poll: 54 percent of readers say law enforcement agencies should be able to access phone data - but most say…

9 years ago

UK Broadband Speeds Rise But Urban-Rural Divide Persists

Ofcom says average UK broadband speed is 28.9Mbps, but urban speeds are three times faster than rural

9 years ago

Government Starts Work On 10Mbps Minimum Broadband Speed For UK

Government launches consultation into new 10Mbps universal service obligation for broadband, claiming its what consumers and businesses need

9 years ago

Ofcom Proposals Will Make It Easier To Switch Mobile Networks

Ofcom says a customer's new mobile phone provider should handle all aspects of the switchover amid concerns it is too…

9 years ago

Ofcom Orders BT To Open Up Dark Fibre And Install Business Broadband Faster

Ofcom's business broadband review wants better competition, more innovation and cheaper prices

9 years ago

FBI Finds ‘Third Party’ Method Of Unlocking Terrorist’s Encrypted iPhone

Apple hearing suspended after government files motion claiming a third party method of getting into the San Bernardino's iPhone has…

9 years ago

Apple CEO Tim Cook: We Have A Responsibility To Fight For Privacy

Tim Cook thanks the public and other tech firms for their support in battle against the FBI over iPhone encryption

9 years ago

Ofcom Promises 98 Percent Indoor 4G Coverage

Ofcom CEO Sharon White wants nearly all of the UK should be able to get a 4G signal by the…

9 years ago

CityFibre To Build FTTP Network In Southend

CityFibre agrees deal with Southend council to build 50km dark fibre network that could eventually be used for business and…

9 years ago

What Are Tech’s Biggest Companies Up To In Ireland?

On St Patrick's Day, we take a look at the biggest tech firms attracted to Ireland by talent, taxes and…

9 years ago

EU Court: Public Wi-Fi Owners Cannot Be Liable For Piracy On Unsecured Hotspots

Advocate General of the European Court of Justice says it is unreasonable to expect all public Wi-Fi to be secured

9 years ago

Most UK Tech Firms Want To Remain In The EU

TechUK survey claims just 15 percent of UK tech firms want Brexit, while small and large businesses want to remain…

9 years ago

Sea-Going Drones To Patrol Vast Marine Reserve

Vast Pitcairn Islands marine reserve is now being monitored by solar-powered Wave Glider drones

9 years ago

Government ‘Needs To Explain Snooper’s Charter Effects’

Majority of UK public is still unclear on what the IP Bill will involve, Open-Xchange survey finds

9 years ago

ICO Hands Politicians Data Protection Warning After David Lammy MP Fine

David Lammy gets £5,000 fine after two day, 35,000 automated call binge as ICO tells political campaigns to respect the…

9 years ago

Ofcom Investigates Ex-Employee TV Data Breach

Ofcom confirms an ex-employee tried to offer a broadcaster sensitive information about rivals

9 years ago

David Cameron Plans To Relax Mobile Mast Planning Restrictions

Prime Minister David Cameron hints legislation that makes it easy to build networks could be on the way

9 years ago

GCHQ Director: Tech Companies ‘Routinely’ Help Law Enforcement

Security services don't need a master pass-key for all encrypted communications, but IT companies should do their bit, argues GCHQ's…

9 years ago

‘Sluggish’ Governments Are Overwhelmed By Pace Of IT Change

Governments are failing to keep up with the pace of technical innovation, finds Gartner

9 years ago

Government Reviews Atos Contracts After Another IT Failure

Atos Government Contracts Worth £500m Face Review Following Latest Project Failure

9 years ago

UK Government Venture Bemoans Inadequate Workplace Security Education

Effectiveness of security training appears to vary depending on executive versus employee opinion, Axelos survey finds

9 years ago

Government ‘Plans’ Driverless Lorry Trial

Trials of autonomous HGV convoys on motorways reprotedly set to begin later this year

9 years ago

Quiz Of The Week: Happy Birthday Raspberry Pi!

What do you know about Raspberry Pi, the British-made pocket sized computer?

9 years ago