CompTIA, the not-for-profit IT industry association has announced that registration to attend its 2016 EMEA Member and Partner Conference is now open.
Spain's Telefonica Chairman, Jose Maria Alvarez-Pallete, said today the company would hold a partial sale or an IPO for O2 before early 2017, four months after regulators blocked its takeover.
EE is launching an exclusive offer that includes six months of Apple Music membership for new and upgrading EE pay monthly customers.
Vodafone UK has announced that it has signed a 10-year extension to its existing agreement with CSL Dualcom (CSL) to provide a managed Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity platform.
Misco UK today announced that it has been awarded a place on all four Lots of the government’s latest G-Cloud Framework.
BlackBerry today announced that In Practice Systems (INPS) has upgraded to BES12 to securely manage its multi-platform mobile fleet. INPS has successfully migrated to BES12 to "infinitely increase" mobile workforce productivity.
Amazon today launched Prime Now in Scotland, offering one-hour delivery on more than 15,000 popular items, to Prime members in selected postcodes in Glasgow.
Samsung just sent out invitations for its Samsung Unpacked 2016 event where it will unveil its latest Note smartphone, the Galaxy Note7.
Last week we reported how the OnePlus 3 may soon cost more in the UK than any other country, due to recent Brexit developments.
The OnePlus 3 may soon cost more in the UK than any other country, due to recent Brexit developments. The OnePlus 3 currently costs £309 here in the UK but OnePlus may be forced to increase the price.
TH Real Estate has secured Blackberry as its latest occupier at The Pearce Building, Maidenhead, at what is reportedly the highest rent ever achieved in the Thames Valley.
Microsoft and Facebook have announced an agreement to build a new, state-of-the-art subsea cable across the Atlantic.
Vodafone UK customers with Android devices can now more easily pay for content in the Google Play Store, such as apps, games, music, films, TV shows and e-books, by charging it directly to their monthly phone bill.
Vodafone UK has written to Sharon White, the CEO of Ofcom, with a ‘10 Point Plan for a Better Openreach’, a plan which contains a series of proposals aimed at creating a reformed Openreach.
The EU Commission has today blocked the proposed acquisition of O2 by Three's owner Hutchison under the EU Merger Regulation.
Swytch today announced the launch of weekly tariffs, designed to give users easy access to a temporary mobile number for a short period of time.
Samsung has pushed out an over-the-air update for Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge owners in the UK, bringing a number of changes and fixes.
Atom Bank, the UK’s first bank designed for digital and optimised for mobile, has announced its regulatory restriction has been lifted, and as of today opens its virtual doors.
Today at an exclusive launch event at London's Battersea Evolution, Huawei unveiled the much anticipated Huawei P9 and P9 Plus.
Oppo has released the Oppo F1 Plus smartphone in UK for £299, in India for INR 26990 and in Europe for €389. The company has also stated that they don’t have any current plans to sell it in the United States.
Nine months after Apple Pay launched in the UK, Barclays and Barclaycard customers are now able to make contactless payments using Apple Pay.
BlackBerry today announced the availability of BlackBerry's AtHoc hosted networked crisis communications platform from BlackBerry's secure data centers in Europe.
Google has today announced that Android Pay will be coming to the UK "in the next few months". Android Pay will support MasterCard and Visa credit and debit cards from many of the UK’s major financial institutions.
BlackBerry are slowly but surely transforming themselves into a software services company with more and more global distribution agreements being signed.
Following the success of BlackBerry and Exclusive Networks partnership in Australia and the Nordic region, the companies are extending their distribution agreement into the UK, Benelux and DACH.
Amazon has today announced that a new fulfilment centre in Manchester will open in the autumn, creating 1,000 new permanent jobs over three years.
For the first time, the BBC’s international news services are to use chat apps to broadcast to even more people around the globe.
Three UK and Three Italy have successfully collaborated with Shine Technologies on implementing Shine’s ad blocking technologies in their networks.
Amazon has today announced that it will open a one million sq ft fulfilment centre in Coalville, Leicestershire, which will create 500 new permanent jobs over three years.
Hutchison Whampoa, the owner of Three, has promised to freeze prices for five years and sell off portions of its mobile spectrum holdings as it looks to push through its £10.25 billion acquisition of O2.
BT has completed its £12.5 billion acquisition of EE, creating the biggest telecoms provider in the UK. In a filing to the stock market, BT confirmed it has transferred shares over to Deutsche Telekom.
Amazon has launched Prime Stations in the UK. Amazon Prime Members can now get unlimited access to Prime Stations--an ad-free, internet radio service you can enjoy at no additional cost to your Prime membership.
BlackBerry Priv, the first Android-powered smartphone by BlackBerry, is now available on O2 via Amazon UK. The smartphone is available on both new contracts and upgrades for £37.50 monthly with zero upfront.
We have a discount code available for select BlackBerry 10 devices for those who want to purchase it sim-free from BlackBerry.
It has taken some time but the BlackBerry Priv is now beginning to be carried by UK networks. Recently available on Vodafone, for those looking to buy the Priv on a contract, EE are now offering the smartphone on both personal and business accounts.
BlackBerry has announced the availability and full features of PRIV by BlackBerry, the first-ever BlackBerry smartphone powered by Android, from Vodafone UK.
EE's WiFi Calling service is now available to customers with a BlackBerry Priv smartphone. We all know a place where the phone signal's a bit patchy, like that niggly spot in the back bedroom.
It would be fair to say that EE has not had too much luck with their Power Bar promotion. Back in August this year, EE recalled Power Bars belonging to a batch named E1-06, conceding that the bars pose fire safety risks.
Amazon.co.uk had its busiest day ever on Black Friday (27th November, 2015). With hundreds of discounted products on offer, Amazon.co.uk sold more than 7.4 million items, at a rate of around 86 items per second.
TalkTalk is offering all its customers a free upgrade to compensate for the recent cyber attack, in which thousands of people's personal data was leaked online.
Broadcast specialist Vision247 has announced the launch of its VisionTV UK app available globally for iOS and Android devices. The app will facilitate a live stream of all 20+ channels available on VisionTV.
The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation under the EU Merger Regulation to assess whether the proposed acquisition of Telefónica UK by Hutchison would harm competition.
The European parliament has voted through new rules that will scrap mobile roaming charges and stop holidaymakers returning home to the nightmare of a massive phone bill.
Ofcom has confirmed plans for releasing valuable new airwaves that could be used to meet the growing demand for mobile broadband services.
In the early hours of this morning, BlackBerry revealed the US and Canadian prices for the BlackBery Priv when they put the device up for pre-order from ShopBlackBerry.
Three’s 4G speeds will increase by up to 50% nationwide as part of an ongoing rollout of additional spectrum on the network.
Carphone Warehouse are claiming that the Priv is an exclusive, which infers that no UK carrier will be stocking it direct.
BlackBerry recently released updates to BBM for Android, BBM for BlackBerry and BBM for iOS which brought Paypal payments via BBM to Canada. This confused many beta users as betas had already implemented Paypal not only to the UK but to the UA, France, Germany, Italy, South Africa and Spain.
Ericsson has announced the expansion of its cross-industry 5G research and development (R&D) program to a range of European markets.
BlackBerry have recently beta to both BBM for Android and BBM for BlackBerry, which implemented Paypal support for more countries and a new upcoming sticker club subcription.
At the beginning of the month, BlackBerry released an update to BBM Beta for Android which brought PayPal payments to the UK and five other countries.
ASUS have announced at IFA that the ZenWatch 2 watch will arrive in October with a starting price of £110 in the UK.
Starting today, users will be able to authorize contactless transactions of up to £30 in the UK.
Last month, BlackBerry released BBM as an external beta for BlackBerry 10, Android and iOS. A new update to the BBM Beta for Android brings PayPal payments to the UK and five other countries.
At an event in London today, Huawei's Honor brand officially launched its latest handset, the Honor 7 for the UK.
According to new findings from a study conducted by Ipsos MORI on behalf of TRUSTe, 64% of UK internet users agree that the 'Right to be Forgotten'* should be a human right.
Recently, BlackBerry launched the BlackBerry Passport Silver Edition, evolving the unique design of the Passport family with thoughtful touches to make the device more useful and attractive.
Ofcom has launched a simple, powerful online tool where you can check your operator’s mobile phone coverage.
The UK's data watchdog is "making enquiries" after Carphone Warehouse admitted being victim of a cyber-attack. The attack was discovered on Wednesday, and details were released on Saturday.
Details of up to 2.4 million Carphone Warehouse customers may have been accessed in a cyber-attack.
Amazon today announced that Prime Now has expanded to Birmingham and selected postcodes in surrounding areas.
BlackBerry announced the BlackBerry Passport Silver Edition Tueday, and made it immediately available to buy in the US and Canada.
EE is recalling all Power Bars belonging to a batch named E1-06, conceding that the bars pose fire safety risks due to overheating.
EE today launched 'Euro Pass', offering customers the option of unlimited calls and texts, and a data allowance (with 4G where available) each day when abroad in Europe – for just £4 a day.
Samsung and Mastercard have announced that they will be extending their partnership to bring Samsung Pay to Europe.
Ofcom is today outlining options to make it easier for consumers to change their mobile phone provider. Consumers currently face different processes for switching mobile provider, depending on whether they wish to keep their existing mobile phone number.
Amazon UK has announced that Prime is getting even better with the introduction of Prime Music. Amazon Prime members have access to over one million songs and hundreds of playlists at no additional cost to their membership.
CESG has updated the standards for the Certified Cyber Security Consultancy scheme. Removal of 3 service categories - Governance, Information Security Strategy, and Legal & Regulatory Environment.
The Communications and Electronics Security Group (CESG) has issued fresh security guidance to aid companies to safely deploy BlackBerry 10.3.
HSBC customers will be unable to use the new Apple Pay system as it launches Tuesday in the UK. HSBC had been expected to be amongst the first to offer the system, which allows some iPhone users and to pay by touching their phone or watch on contact pads.
Apple Pay has officially launched in the UK. Apple Pay will allow iPhone users to "tap-and-pay" with their smartphones and Apple Watch for the first time, marking the first time the software will be available outside the US.
Back in June, Apple announced that Apple Pay would be coming to the UK in July. According to a tweet by HSBC, the service will launch tomorrow (Tuesday 14 July).
BlackBerry today introduced a limited edition cobalt blue colored BlackBerry Classic smartphone, adding to the growing list of color options, from traditional black, to classy white and now classic cobalt blue.
Amazon today announced Prime Now, the newest benefit for Prime members, which offers one-hour delivery on over ten thousand items through a mobile app.
On July 1st, all calls made from mobiles to Freephone numbers (0800 and 0808) will at last be free in the UK.
This move from Ofcom is great news for consumers, but will have a financial and practical impact on any UK business that uses on Freephone numbers for inbound calls.
Barclays launched their bPay payment wristbands last year, and are now expanding the service by launching key fobs, an updated wristband and stickers that can be attached to any flat surface, including a mobile phone.
Netflix has announced the launch of the Netflix Card, a new pay-as-you-go option, allowing you to continue using the service beyond the free trial or enjoy your favourite films and TV shows without the hassle of using a debit or credit card, or a Paypal account.
Earlier today, we reported how Ofcom has called for joint action between the regulator, industry and government to improve broadband services for smaller businesses.
Calypso Technology has entered into a global reseller agreement with SAP. Through this agreement, SAP will resell the Calypso cross-asset, front-to-back treasury and capital markets platform as two solution extensions.
The Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update for the Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge is now available for users in the UK.
Motive Television has released their TabletTV app for Android in the UK and U.S. TabletTV is the free, over-the-air programming conduit/DVR combo specifically targeting computer tablets.
Apple has confirmed that it will bring its Maps vehicle program to the streets of UK and Ireland. Google will photograph the streets in these locations to improve the quality of Maps.
The App Developers has announced it has made it to the semi-final shortlist of the Virgin Media Business Pitch to Rich competition and with voting opening this week
Virgin Media Business has announced the top 32 businesses and innovators who have made it through to the Semi-Final stage of its entrepreneur competition ‘#VOOM: Pitch to Rich 2015’.
The annual Data Centre and Cloud event attracting the leadership of sector businesses worldwide takes place once again in Monaco this week.
Visa on Thursday announced that it has partnered with Google through the new Android Pay platform, opening up new secure Visa payment options to financial institutions and merchants around the world working within the Android eco-system.
BT today made its formal submission to the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority, seeking approval for the proposed acquisition of EE. The company has said the acquisition will be good for competition, investment and innovation in the UK - and that consumers and businesses will benefit as a result.
BlackBerry, and Carphone Warehouse have teamed up with an advertising campaign for the BlackBerry Passport called the '5-Stars' Passport campaign.
Samsung is bringing its Tizen App store to the UK and another 181 countries. In an email to developers, Samsung informed them that the Global Free Tizen Store is now open as they have expanded their Tizen Store service coverage to include 182 countries.
Motorola is launching a new Gold Moto 360 model today that will exclusively be stocked in the UK by O2.
Available for pre-order online exclusively from O2, the Moto 360 blends the latest smartwatch specs with a traditional watch look.
EE today announced the launch of WiFi Calling, making calls and texts available in every WiFi-connected home and small office in the UK.
Vodafone has announced that 4G will be included in all new pay monthly contracts taken out from today. As of today, if you pick one of Vodafone's new 12 or 24 month bundles it will include access to the 4G network.
Google and Hutchison Whampoa, the owner of Three, are reportedly in discussions towards a deal that will allow Americans to use their phones abroad at no extra cost.
EE has announced the launch of EE Power – a free portable smartphone charger with unlimited swaps in store – available to all active customers on mobile and broadband plans in the coming weeks.
Google has lost a Court of Appeal battle to stop UK consumers from suing it in the UK for breach of privacy.
A group called Safari Users Against Google's Secret Tracking accuse Google of bypassing security settings on Apple's browser to track their online browsing and to target them with personalised advertisements.
ALL 650 UK Members of Parliament will be offered a brand-new iPad Air 2 and laptop after the general election as part of a £1MILLION hardware refresh.
BT has launched BT Mobile, a 4G service running on EE's network, with pricing starting at only £5 per month. This follows BT's planned £12.5bn acquisition of the operator.
Hutchison Whampoa will become the UK's biggest mobile phone operator after agreeing a deal to buy O2.
The 10.25 billion-pound ($15.3 billion) price includes an initial sum of 9.25 billion pounds in cash, with a deferred payment of £1 billion
Amazon UK is now taking pre-orders for the Fire TV Stick, with shipping set to commence from April 15. The £35 Stick is a smaller, more affordable version of Amazon's Fire TV box and can be plugged into any set with a HDMI port.
Cloud accounting company, Clear Books, has launched a new scheme that will enable university and college students in the UK to benefit from its online accountancy software services completely free of charge for up to three years.
O2 has opened up pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 Edge and the HTC One M9.
Microsoft has released a new Windows 10 Beta build , bringing the latest version to Build 10041.
The latest update brings a number of new features and Microsoft has retooled its release program to get new, fresher code more quickly to beta testers.
The UK Chancellor has confirmed, in his final budget before the election, that 'Google Tax' will come into effect next month, from April 1. Companies that move their profits overseas to avoid tax will be subject to a "diverted profits tax" from April.
EE has announced that all new and existing customers – on EE, Orange, T-Mobile and broadband plans – will have access to a blockbuster film rental every week for just £1 with leading digital entertainment streaming service Wuaki.tv.
BT and Barclays have announced that they have teamed up to provide free wi-fi and hands on digital support at libraries and community centres in deprived areas across England.
Halifax is the first UK bank to test electronic wristbands that use customers heartbeats to verify their identities in an effort to make online banking safer.
The University of Manchester has extended its partnership with Blackboard to support over 40,000 students and staff in achieving better outcomes and attaining educational success.
Google has opened its first Google Shop in London. Based at Currys PC World on London Tottenham Court Road, the shop will sell Google's latest range of Android phones, tablets, Chromebook laptops and Chromecast TV services.
Virgin Media Business has launched its first unified communications product for start-ups and smaller companies that will allow them to stay in touch regardless of where they are or which device they’re using.
InteraXon, the creators of Muse: the brain-sensing headband, has announced their UK launch. After success with leading North American retailers like Best Buy, and listening closely to customer feedback, they have decided to make it easier for you to "Choose Muse".
EE today announced that the HTC One M9, is now available to pre-order. EE is also the only UK network to offer the exclusive gold on gold variant of the handset in the UK from launch.
The British Chancellor is set to close a number of tax loopholes used by Google, Amazon and other multinationals who have headquarters in Ireland.
The Wearable Technology Show – the world’s biggest dedicated wearables event – opens its doors in London next Tuesday. With 110 exhibitors and nearly 200 speakers.
Honor have announced the Honor 4X smartphone is coming to the UK. The smartphone will be targeted at a slightly lower sector than the brand's previously announced Honor 6 Plus.
Three UK has announced that it has signed an exclusive deal with Honor to sell the Honor 6+ smartphone in the UK.
European policymakers are looking to sign agreements with China, Japan and the United States to cooperate on developing the next generation of mobile broadband, 5G, which promises much faster video downloads, denser network coverage and the possibility of connecting billions of everyday electronic objects to create "the internet of things".
More than 50 UK companies showcasing innovation at Mobile World Congress. The GREAT Britain Pavilion at Mobile World Congress will be a hive of innovation this year with more than 55 UK companies exhibiting.
