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BT increases and accelerates FTTP target to 25m

BT pledged today to increase its fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP) target from 20 million to 25 million by December 2026. In the last year Openreach passed a record 2m premises with FTTP and now believes that it has the capability to reach around 4m premises a year.

Connected UK BT Group

·5 years ago

BT and Google bringing free digital skills learning content and business mentoring to UK’s small firms

BT and Google are extending their partnership to equip the UK’s small businesses with new digital skills and build upon their existing mentoring programmes, to help small business owners bounce back stronger from the impact of Covid-19.

UK BT Group

·5 years ago

Movistar Chile’s commercial 5G network to launch with Nokia’s AirScale tech

Nokia has been chosen by Telefónica’s Latin America brand, Movistar Chile to provide equipment from its AirScale portfolio to launch the operator’s 5G network in the country. This milestone deployment will enable 5G services for Movistar customers.

·5 years ago

Sage launches Sage Intacct in AWS Marketplace

Sage has launched Sage Intacct in AWS Marketplace, providing an optimized and streamlined approach for early-stage SaaS businesses to use a subscription and financial management solution in an easy-to-consume platform, capable of starting small and scaling big to support business growth.

Apps

·5 years ago

BT Cloud Voice with Cisco Webex enhances team collaboration for small businesses

BT is working with Cisco to introduce new collaboration tools aimed at helping UK firms to bounce back stronger following the Covid-19 pandemic. With hybrid working models becoming the norm and 87% of employees in the UK hoping for a choice in working location as restrictions ease, BT is making hybrid working easier and more productive for small businesses by adding Cisco Webex to its Cloud Voice solution.

UK BT Group Connected

·5 years ago

Google Launches Training Scholarship Program with Security Innovation

Security Innovation is partnering with Google to provide training to 200 members of the International Consortium for Minority Cybersecurity Professionals (ICMCP). More than 400 people applied for the scholarships

Connected

·5 years ago

EE brings 4G to more of the Highlands

Partnering with the Scottish Government, the Home Office and WHP Telecoms, EE has connected locations, including Tarskavaig (Skye) and Glencripesdale to its high-speed 4G network, with Killilan (Lochalsh) and Polbain (Wester Ross) due to be connected this summer.

EE Connected UK

·5 years ago

BT launches Draw the Line campaign to end hate speech on social media

BT has today launched Draw The Line, the start of a multi-million pound BT campaign to address the issue of hate speech on social media and take meaningful action. Hate speech on social media is a growing issue

BT Group UK

·5 years ago

NordPass is having a “Spring Forward” sale with discounts of 70%

Password manager NordPass is having a “Spring Forward” sale for its consumer solution. The state-of-the-art password manager is now available at a considerable discount, with 70% off the Premium 2-year plan and 60% off the 1-year plan.

Apps Deals

·5 years ago

Ofcom confirms award of 700 MHz and 3.6-3.8 GHz spectrum

Ofcom has confirmed that the 700 MHz and 3.6-3.8 GHz frequency bands have been awarded by auction. The frequency bands are likely to be used by mobile network operators to deliver a range of services, including 5G mobile.

5G Connected UK

·5 years ago

Huawei launches six new Cloud Native and AI products

At the Huawei Developer Conference (HDC.Cloud) 2021, Huawei launched six new products and services, including HUAWEI CLOUD CCE Turbo cloud container cluster, CloudIDE intelligent programming assistan

Huawei Connected

·5 years ago

Vodafone UK warns of ‘malicious’ DHL scam text

Vodafone have sent a warning to all of its users after a scam text, claiming to be from delivery service DHL, has been targeting their customers. However, the text contains a link to malicious malware targeting Android devices.

Vodafone UK UK

·5 years ago

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