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Urgency Increasing on Copper Switch Off

Urgency Increasing on Copper Switch Off

Back in September, I wrote about the impending ‘Copper Switch Off’ – that is, the plans to shut down the entire copper broadband and telephone line network across the UK in favour of fibre. It’s the biggest change in telecoms in 150 years and if you haven’t already...

Businesses must ready themselves to benefit from telecoms investment

Businesses must ready themselves to benefit from telecoms investment

The UK government recently announced telecoms investment plans that would pump millions of pounds into creating “world class digital infrastructure” that it said would pave the way for a “better, more secure, more prosperous future”. It has pledged to spend £150...

TikTok Congress hearing raises important security concerns

TikTok Congress hearing raises important security concerns

If you took even a cursory glance at social media over the past week or two, you couldn’t fail to have seen coverage of the TikTok CEO’s now infamous appearance before a United States Congressional committee hearing. Shou Zi Chew was grilled during a session that...

Safer Internet Day a reminder of the perils of cyber attack

Safer Internet Day a reminder of the perils of cyber attack

Today marks Safer Internet Day, 24 hours dedicated to keeping ourselves from harm while online. It’s incredibly important for all of us as individuals, particularly those more vulnerable than others – but there’s also good reason for businesses to be on their guard as...

b4b Group renews sponsorship of The Saffron Gael

b4b Group renews sponsorship of The Saffron Gael

b4b Group has renewed its corporate sponsorship of The Saffron Gael. The long term association with the Antrim GAA news outlet, an indispensable resource for fans of Gaelic games in the county, forms part of b4b Group’s wider commitment to support the local community....

What we learned at CES 2023

What we learned at CES 2023

The annual Consumer Electronic Show (CES) in Las Vegas is now over for another year having unveiled the technology trends that will shape 2023. Here, we look at what we think are some of the biggest developments and advancements from the conference that will headline...

Sustainability tops technology trends for 2023

Sustainability tops technology trends for 2023

The annual Consumer Electronic Show (CES) – the most influential technology event in the world – drew to a close in Las Vegas over the weekend, once again setting the tone for what will be making waves in the 12 months ahead. Without a doubt, the buzz word for 2023 is...

The real cost of a cybersecurity breach

The real cost of a cybersecurity breach

Many businesses will be aware of the financial cost of a cybersecurity breach – according to the Centre of Economics and Business Research (CEBR) the combined cost of cyberattacks throughout the UK is as high as £34 billion. Attacks are also becoming more frequent,...

How utilising the right digital tools can boost your business

How utilising the right digital tools can boost your business

Digital tools are becoming increasingly important to businesses, as rapidly developing technologies and changes in customer demands have accelerated the pace of digital transformation. Here, we highlight the top 3 skills organisations should harness to promote...

Mobile Technology: how to make sure your business keeps up

Mobile Technology: how to make sure your business keeps up

Let's talk mobile technology... As the fastest growing technology of all time, the size and scope of the opportunities the mobile revolution has created for businesses is hard to overstate. Through the appropriate integration of mobile technology, your business can...