Apr
24

Information Security Awareness Week

Monday April 27th 2009 is the first day of Information Security Awareness Week. The industry has created this week as a way to improve the UK’s understanding of information security by.. more
Apr
24

Sky One goes Ballroom High

The success of celebrity ballroom dancing shows has proved that there must be an interest in this subject and Sky One is about to test the market with a new show.. more
Apr
24

3 UK Offers Free Mobile Skype Calls

Skype is technically free – if you are using it for Skype to Skype phone calls. But, using Skype to call a friend or relative on other landlines and mobile phones.. more
Apr
24

Setanta Sports to stream programming

The satellite sports broadcaster, Setanta, has partnered with one of the main providers of live sports internet TV, Swarmcast, to deliver a new service offering online video of live and on demand sports content. Setanta i is a service that will stream all of Setanta’s.. more
Apr
24

BBC3 travels north for talent

The satellite channel BBC3 is travelling around the country looking for talent and has commissioned a series by Manchester Freedom Productions. This is initially named “Gemma Factor” and is a six part series following Gemma, who is hungry for success and stardom by the time.. more
Apr
24

Phorm and ISPs to be pressed by MPs

MPs have launched a new investigation into internet traffic, filtering and the use of Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) systems like Phorm. This will be part of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Communication (APPGC) chaired by John Robertson MP and Derek Wyatt MP. The object of.. more
Apr
24

ASA tells Virgin Media to change advert

Once again, the word “unlimited” is landing internet service providers in trouble with the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), following complaints. The use of unlimited can be a confusing issue for consumers, especially if they fail to read the small print. Surprisingly ASA is not concerned.. more
Apr
24

Virgin Media stays with Phorm

There have been rumours that some internet service providers are considering pulling out from any deal that they may have with the targeted advertising service Phorm. However, these rumours have been countered by Phorm who claim that BT and Virgin Media will not be pulling.. more
Apr
24

Wikimedia goes with Orange

Orange UK will be offering Wikipedia through co-branded mobile and web channels, offering its customers a wider range of services. This comes after the signing of an agreement between the Wikimedia Foundation and Orange UK, which will see dedicated pages for the internet based information.. more
Apr
24

Broadband essential for Wales

For most broadband users the ability to shop, bank and even watch on-demand television has become a way of life, no matter what the connection speed. Yet in Wales there are rural areas where broadband is not available at all. The communications minister, Lord Carter’s,.. more