Rise charted in use of ‘mobile money’ services
Consumers around the world are using ‘mobile money’ services more regularly than ever, according to a new report by global mobile operators’ association GSMA. Read Complete Article
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European Commission to work with Japan, China and the US on 5G mobile standard
The European Commission aims to create a single global 5G standard and global spectrum harmonisation, EU digital economy commissioner Gunther Oettinger said in a speech at Mobile World Congress in […]
Continue Reading →NTT Communications buys majority of e-shelter to expand presence in Europe
NTT Communications (NTT Com) has acquired most of German data centre operator e-shelter, making it the third biggest data centre operator in Europe. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Mobile operators back standardised device-based ID authentication
Mobile users in the UK, France and Germany will be able to use a single mobi device-based identity for health, banking and government services under a new scheme being backed […]
Continue Reading →Government consults on Electronic Communications Code reforms
The UK government has published new plans to reform the Electronic Communications Code in a move it said is designed to improve consumers’ access to digital services whilst recognising landowners’ […]
Continue Reading →New French communications surveillance regime subject to legal challenge
Digital rights campaigners in France have launched a legal challenge against new communications surveillance powers introduced in the country. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Apple’s data centre investment highlights trend towards regionalised data storage, says expert
Apple’s investment in two new European data centres highlights European companies’ increasing appetite for more localised storage of their data, an expert has said. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Number of internet of things connections tops 1 billion
The number of business-to-business ‘internet of things’ (IoT) connections reached more than 1 billion for the first time last year, according to new research. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Growth in online courses shows need for universities to incorporate new technology in their teaching models, says expert
“Forward-thinking” universities must be open to the benefits that new technology can bring to their teaching models and to their students, an expert has said, as the UK’s first online-only […]
Continue Reading →Mobile SIM card encryption codes ‘accessed by UK and US intelligence agencies’
UK and US intelligence agencies hacked into the computer systems of a major mobile SIM card manufacturer and stole encryption keys, according to new documents leaked by a whistleblower to […]
Continue Reading →Report: communications laws need to be reformed to account for social media age
UK communications laws should be reformed to account for the social media age, a civil liberties group has said. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Image of Paris as place of arbitration restored by Court of Appeals’ ‘Affaire Tapie’ ruling, experts say
The Paris Court of Appeal overturned an award in favour of French businessman Bernard Tapie this week, in the latest stage of a long-term dispute that has potentially damaged the […]
Continue Reading →Lord Browne: future of energy industry depends on leaders ‘learning from mistakes of the past’
Large energy companies should take the lead on action to tackle climate change, rather than wait for or even resist government intervention, according to Lord Browne of Madingley, the former […]
Continue Reading →Use of ‘white spaces’ sanctioned for delivering wireless data services in the UK
Businesses will be able to deliver wireless data services to consumers using ‘white space’ in between UK radio frequencies under new plans outlined by the UK’s telecoms regulator. Read Complete […]
Continue Reading →BT agree terms of £12.5bn EE takeover
The parent companies of mobile network operator EE will both be issued with equity shares in BT as part of a £12.5 billion deal enabling BT to buy EE. Read […]
Continue Reading →UK government looks to make better use of existing publicly-owned digital infrastructure
The UK government has outlined its intention to make the most of existing publically-owned telecommunications and digital infrastructure and avoid investment in duplicate networks. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Managing risk in technology projects demands overview of business and consumer issues, says UK cyber agency
Public sector bodies and their IT suppliers must weigh factors such as the importance of organisational assets and services, their reputation and consumer privacy when deciding what steps to take […]
Continue Reading →Nearly two million UK consumers registered for ‘Paym’ mobile payments service
Nearly two million UK consumers have registered for a growing mobile payments service offered by UK banks, according to a new study. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →UK mobile networks face 2017 licensing deadline for new voice service network coverage target
The UK’s four largest mobile network operators (MNOs) must each ensure that the voice services they provide cover at least 90% of the UK’s “geographic landmass” by the end of […]
Continue Reading →Business executives anticipating more and larger value tech M&A deals in 2015
Four out of five senior executives at technology companies and private equity and venture capital firms believe that there will be more European technology mergers and acquisitions (M&A) this year […]
Continue Reading →Cyber Security Agency to be set up in Singapore
A new Cyber Security Agency (CSA) will be operational in Singapore from April, the Singaporean government has announced. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Digital content licences must be fair, says CMA
Suppliers of digital content must ensure the terms of their licensing agreements with consumers are fair even if consumers are not eligible for statutory protections under new consumer protection laws, […]
Continue Reading →Internet companies could be forced to ‘share encryption keys’ to enable EU surveillance
Technology companies could be forced to “share encryption keys” with law enforcement agencies under new plans being considered by EU law makers. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Communications data filtering back on legislative agenda in the UK
Communication providers could be forced to set up a system for filtering the communications data they store so as to provide that data to law enforcement bodies in a more […]
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