The government has announced measures to beef up the resilience of the UK’s 999 emergency call handling system. This comes nine months after communications regulator Ofcom launched an investigation into service operator BT following a UK-wide disruption to emergency call services on 25 June 2023 when 999 callers were unable to connect with the services … Leer más
Warner Bros. Discovery has confirmed that Max is coming to Europe starting from 21 May, but the UK is not on the list of countries confirmed to get the platform. The streaming service, which is home to blockbusters such as Barbie and acclaimed TV series like House of the Dragon, first rebranded from HBO … Leer más
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has published guidance aimed at helping CEOs across the private and public sectors understand how best to manage and respond to a cyber security incident. The guidelines, which have been designed to complement its existing Board Toolkit support package, are intended to serve as a non-technical guide to … Leer más
Most customers of UK mobile operators are satisfied with the speeds they are getting for their everyday mobile activities and are not looking to change operator , according to a study from mobile network benchmarking specialist GWS. For its research, GWS principally sourced data during a six-month test period from 1 July to 31 December 2023 using its Magnify … Leer más
IT services companies are primed to sweep up UK public sector business if Fujitsu’s huge share of the sector declines, amid fury over its role in the Post Office scandal. Suppliers such as India’s Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), already a giant in the UK and global corporate sector, now stand to benefit if Fujitsu’s UK … Leer más
If you want to watch Sky content but don’t want to be tied into a contract, Now’s Memberships are a great option. With services for Entertainment, Cinema, Sports and more, there’s loads of content to stream. Now is exclusive to the UK. However, if you want to catch the latest sports game or episode of … Leer más
IT contractors found to be incorrectly operating outside of the IR35 off-payroll working rules during the 2019-2022 tax year have until 5 April 2024 to reclaim potentially thousands of pounds in tax from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) they may have overpaid. Contractor insurance firm Qdos is urging contractors to check if they are eligible … Leer más
If you need a new affordable phone, you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to great deals right now. The excellent Galaxy A14 and Galaxy A34 are both heavily discounted, but what if you want something a little more premium? Enter the Galaxy A54. It offers everything most people are looking for in a smartphone, … Leer más
In what is said to mark a significant step forward in Ericsson’s mission to empower the US government (USG) with what it calls cutting-edge technology, ensuring national security and driving digital modernisation across federal agencies, comms tech provider Ericsson has announced the launch of the Ericsson Federal Technologies Group (EFTG), dedicated to driving 5G-driven digital … Leer más
The Port of Tyne has been awarded a £1.159m contract with South Tyneside Council to develop its harbour-wide private 5G network. Through use of 5G platforms, the project will look to demonstrate how better digital connectivity can help to drive growth. It will involve 5G cameras and internet of things (IoT) sensors to inspect the … Leer más
