BT has announced that an increase to targets for the rollout of fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP) broadband. The increase means four million more homes should be offered FTTP or so-called ‘Full-Fibre’ internet access by March 2021, rising to 15 million by the mid-2020s. The announcement came after the new CEO, Philip Jansen took up his position after the three-month hiatus that followed…
People around the world are accessing the internet with mobile devices. The number of connected devices is soaring. Soon machines will be communicating with each other in the Internet of Things. To progress the development of the digital society and make the Internet of Things working, we need a powerful wireless network that can transfer large volumes of data fast. Connected Car How…
The cyber world is ripe with risk and threats and organizations go to great lengths, and cost, to prevent these threats from becoming an attack. To prevent cybercrime, it’s imperative to have an effective cyber security strategy in place. However, to determine the best plan for your organization you have to start from the beginning. What does this mean? Performing…
A new ransomware cryptovirus called "B0r0nt0K" has been putting Linux and possibly Windows Web servers at risk of encrypting all of the infected domain's files. The new ransomware threat and the ransom of 20 bitcoins (about US$75,000) first came to light last week, based on a post on Bleeping Computer's user forum. A client's website had all its files encrypted…
Paying your way out of a ransomware attack can be a viable option, but this route is not only expensive, it's dangerous. A better strategy is to build a successful defence and response plan. Here's how. We all know ransomware is one of the most destructive malware variants out there. You're talking about clicking on the wrong link and having…
Businesses of all shapes and sizes are moving towards Office 365, primarily driven by their IT departments. The technology reasons for the shift are clear: the cloud makes many infrastructure problems go away, tools can now be accessed from anywhere, and the capabilities of the products are extraordinary. With a whole new ocean of possibilities ahead, what’s odd is that…
f you are new to Office 365, you will notice very quickly that there is no shortage of tools available to you. This abundance can be exciting and overwhelming for an organization looking to roll out these tools in an organized and well-governed fashion. As a consultant, I hear this from my customers over and over. They often are using…
The United Kingdom is one of many countries getting 5G in the coming years. Depending on the provider, UK mobile subscribers can expect to see 5G availability in major areas starting in 2019. 5G is a huge advancement over 4G when it comes to speed and latency, which is why it will improve so many areas of our lives, like…
Perhaps now hard to believe, Ubiquiti’s decision to enter a new market with the introduction of UniFi in 2010 was generally criticized. At that time, some questioned why a company driving explosive growth in the outdoor Wireless Internet Service Provider Industry would risk diverting their focus. Others questioned how Ubiquiti, having less than 25 employees and none of them marketing…
EE's Simon Till said the "shoebox-size" antenna would let more people access the company's 4G broadband service. The company said it had delivered speeds of 100Mbps to homes during a trial in Cumbria. One analyst said the plan would appeal to people who could not get fast speeds through a fixed broadband line. "We've heard of farmers doing a similar…
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