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Ministry Of Defence To Spend £40m On Cyber Security Centre
The new centre is to defend the UK's military networks and systems and coordinate cyber-defence operations
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 have been critical
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’
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
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
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
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 artificial intelligence
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 boost fixed and mobile broadband
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 only in issue of national security
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
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
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 difficult to jump ship
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
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 been made available
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
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 end of 2017
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 consumer broadband
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 the craic
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
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 in the EU
Sea-Going Drones To Patrol Vast Marine Reserve
Vast Pitcairn Islands marine reserve is now being monitored by solar-powered Wave Glider drones
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
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 law
Ofcom Investigates Ex-Employee TV Data Breach
Ofcom confirms an ex-employee tried to offer a broadcaster sensitive information about rivals
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
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 Robert Hannigan
‘Sluggish’ Governments Are Overwhelmed By Pace Of IT Change
Governments are failing to keep up with the pace of technical innovation, finds Gartner
Government Reviews Atos Contracts After Another IT Failure
Atos Government Contracts Worth £500m Face Review Following Latest Project Failure
UK Government Venture Bemoans Inadequate Workplace Security Education
Effectiveness of security training appears to vary depending on executive versus employee opinion, Axelos survey finds