New fibre cable could make FTTC cheaper
A new fibre optic cable that can bend round sharp corners has been developed by BT.
The ‘bend intensive fibre’ cables can make sharp bends without kinking, which could reduce the cost of installing fibre to the cabinet (FTTC) superfast broadband around the UK.
Google patents new bandwidth bidding system
A new patent, awarded to search engine giant Google on 1 May, could see it auctioning off bandwidth for use with specific devices for specific purposes.
The revolutionary system could see businesses and consumer bidding on bandwidth to allow them to download a movie or allow for remote working for a limited period.
Cloud computing helping charity sector
Cloud computing is becoming increasingly popular with the charity sector, according to a recent report in The Guardian newspaper.
Report shows broadband speeds dropping at end of 2011
A report by Akamai shows that broadband speeds in the UK have slowed down.
The average broadband speed endured by customers in the last three months of 2011 slowed to 4.9Mbps. A slow down of 3.5 per cent on the previous quarter's average speed of 5.1Mbps.
BT targets Battersea for fibre-optic roll-out
Battersea residents are to receive fibre-optic broadband as part of BT’s roll-out of superfast broadband services across the UK.
EC launches fast broadband consultation period
The European Commission (EC) is releasing a consultation document to discuss how best to reduce the cost of rolling out high-speed broadband.
Vodafone gains business managed networks in CWW deal
Mobile giant Vodafone has completed its £1 billion acquisition of Cable & Wireless Worldwide (CWW) in a deal that will gain it the UK’s largest business fibre network.
VoIP could become the norm among businesses
Businesses are increasingly keen on Voice over Internet Protocol technology, or VoIP, as it’s more regularly called.
Firms still need more information about Olympics broadband impact
A survey of London businesses by ZDNet UK found that most said they were still in the dark about potential broadband connection limitations during the Olympics.
Virgin Media will begin to cap peer-to-peer usage
Broadband provider, Virgin Media, has announced it is to start monitoring usage and capping it at very high levels to help the majority of its customers receive an improved service.
Lancashire in line for FTTC technology under government scheme
Lancashire will be the first UK county to receive superfast broadband funding and investment under the government’s £62.5 million Broadband Delivery UK (BDUK) programme.
VoIP grows in popularity
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology has become increasingly popular among business users in recent years, and recent research suggest its use is to grow even further.
Superfast broadband to add billions to the economy
Economic research by Regeneris Consulting, has found that the rollout of so-called ‘superfast’ broadband across the UK could contribute up to £19.8 billion to our economy over the coming 15 years.
Gartner publishes list of trends that could impact cloud uptake
Cloud strategies between today and 2015 will be influenced by a number of trends, according to Gartner, which has published a list of these factors.
Ofcom launches consultation on meeting mobile data demand
Communications watchdog, Ofcom, is working with the mobile industry to try to establish the best way to increase access to mobile data in the coming few years.
Air traffic control service adopts virtualisation
The National Air Traffic Service (NATS) has announced that it is rolling out a virtualised desktop environment to enable more employees to work remotely and to boost productivity.
BT says Deddington will be first all fibre telephone exchange
A new BT blog has announced that Deddington in Oxfordshire will be the first telephone exchange in the UK to receive the company’s fast fibre broadband.
Investment needed in data centre networks, claims expert
A new argument has entered the arena with regards to the government’s plans to roll-out superfast broadband, this time coming from networking firm Brocade.
Regulators find 'traffic management' is common among EU telcos
A group of high profile EU regulators claim that telecoms firms in the region are blocking Voice over IP (VoIP) and person-to-person file sharing using 'traffic management' practices.
Government frees up more cash for fast broadband
Today’s Budget held more than a few positives for businesses around the country that are worried about their network speeds and broadband connections.
BT has announced that it is upgrading another 73 exchanges to its fibre-to-the-cabinet (FTTC) broadband fibre technology.
The FTTC service is expected to deliver downstream speeds of up to 80Mb/s and upstream speeds of 20Mb/s to homes around the country within a few months. However none of these exchanges will be upgraded to its fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP) network yet, which is expected to deliver speeds of around 330Mb/s.
IT departments concerned about meeting bandwidth demand
Although finding the right staff with the appropriate levels of skill is still concerning for many IT departments, new research shows that cloud computing and obtaining enough bandwidth are the now the top concerns for IT managers around the globe.
BT launches new same-number VoIP tool
A new service from BT will allow VoIP users to keep their primary phone number for use with all their devices.
Fast broadband and the cloud can save start-ups cash
Investing in fast broadband can help small firms reduce start-up costs, according to the chief executive of Real Status, an IT modelling firm, Royce Murphy.
Cloud computing uptake to double by 2015
A new study by IBM has found that business leaders expect the number of firms using cloud computing to increase two-fold within three years.
Greater use of devices at work means strained networks - report
A new report from US-based mobility services provider, iPass, has discovered that as mobile use increases in the office, network satisfaction declines.
Sky Broadband customers struggle with congestion through 34 exchanges
Connection issues are blighting Sky Broadband customers, according to recent reports from 34 areas of the country.
UK Broadband launched 4G network in Southwark
Businesses in the London Borough of Southwark are enjoying new 4G broadband connections, thanks to new services from wireless provider, UK Broadband.
Experts support business use of voIP
High profile experts have been singing the praises of voice over internet protocol (voIP) this week, including a telemarketing expert and an audiovisual specialist.
They consider the benefits of the telecoms technology to be wide-ranging, but focus on the cost and convenience benefits, along with the environmentally friendly credential.
Broadband networks vital for economic and social growth
A forum of experts and leaders in the ICT industry have concluded that broadband connection is vital to social and economic development.
Half of UK endure extra slow broadband network speeds
New research from uSwitch has found that up to 50 per cent of people in the UK have to endure super-slow broadband connection speeds.
BBC claims bandwidth will limit 3D Olympics broadcast
The BBC has announced that it plans to broadcast several elements of the Summer Olympics in 3D, including the opening and closing ceremonies and the 100 metres men’s final.
Government launches CloudStore
The public sector can now, at long last, obtain cloud computing services on a pay as you go basis via the government’s new CloudStore.
More businesses set to opt for hybrid cloud services
An expert tech consultant has recently spoken out in favour of hybrid cloud computing technology, claiming that firms can benefit from adopting cloud services.
IP communications to boost remote working options?
Remote working is becoming increasingly popular around the UK and the world, but to facilitate these changes businesses need to keep up with the latest forms of technology.
Home networking technology growing in popularity
New research shows that hundreds of million of homes around the world are deploying networking technology.
Drinks distributor uses leased lines to reduce business risk
Robert Roberts and its subsidiary Findlaters have upgraded their IT system to include a virtualisation and recovery system in order to reduce the risk it is exposed to.
Cloud computing benefits felt widely among UK businesses
A new study has been carried out in order to establish just how beneficial cloud computing services have been to UK businesses.
Survey reveals clear move towards VoIP telephony
A US-based survey has found that a growing number of businesses are opting in favour of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) communication instead of traditional landlines.
The survey, carried out by Seattle-based WhichVoIP, found that three quarters of all international calls are now being made over the internet via VoIP.
TalkTalk and BT DEA appeal begins
Internet providers TalkTalk and BT are beginning their long-awaited appeal against the government’s planned Digital Economy Act (DEA).
The rivals are teaming up against plans to involve internet service providers as gatekeepers in the fight against illegal online piracy of video, music, games and films content.
Fast networks allowing students to undertake remote internships
Fast internet connection, using technology like MPLS, could be increasingly important to students looking to make the most of the new trend for remote internships.
IT strategies and business objectives not closely aligned
A new survey has found that only three per cent of businesses feel that their IT strategies are fully aligned with the objectives of their businesses.
IT managers urged to favour open cloud
IT managers have been encouraged to favour cloud computing solutions that keep their options open, rather than tie them in to proprietary technology.
SMEs urged to prepare for Olympics
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have been encouraged to make preparations for the Olympic Games, being held in London this summer.
Super-fast broadband will boost UK economy in 2012, says Cameron
Prime Minister David Cameron has stressed the importance of super-fast broadband services to the strengthening of the UK economy.
Netflix to enter UK market
Film and television streaming service Netflix is set to enter the UK market, stepping up competition among rivals including LoveFilm and Sky+ with the launch of a advertising campaign announcing its presence this week.
UC growth to prompt greater need for managed networks?
Businesses could see their need for managed networks grow over the course of the next year as recent research suggests that unified communications (UC) projects will expand during 2012.
Clever use of lighting could lower data centre expenditure
With so much to consider regarding server usage and cooling, other aspects of energy efficiency can often be forgotten at data centres as the load they are required to bear continues to grow.
Bandwidth key consideration for cloud services
When it comes to cloud computing, much of the attention is devoted to the new levels of storage and applications that are made available through the service.
IP communications benefits lauded
The benefits of IP communications have been highlighted by recent events affecting the emergency services.
