Iain Fraser :: Business Technology Journalist

TCT Mobile Europe Improves Planning with Infor

2012-01-27T18:04:00.000+01:00

Mobile phone manufacturer TCT Mobile Europe has selected Infor10 Sales & Operations Planning from app developer Infor, to help provide a holistic view of demand, supply and finances as part of a re-engineering project of its information systems.
Tags: Business Telecom, TCT, Infor 10
More at :: http://bit.ly/Ax81mX

Microsoft simplifies wireless broadband in upcoming Windows 8 release

2012-01-27T17:59:00.000+01:00

The company said in a post to its Building Windows 8 blog that the new version of its flagship operating system would look to eliminate the hurdles that typically confront users looking to add wireless broadband connectivity to their PCs
Tags: Business Telecom, Microsoft, Windows 8, Wireless broadband
More at :: http://bit.ly/x124S0

Blogger accuses O2 of posting customer data online

2012-01-27T17:45:00.006+01:00

O2 is facing a backlash from its customers after it was claimed in a blog post that the firm has posted users' mobile phone numbers and other information on their device to any web site they visit when accessing the internet via their data connection.
Tags: Business Telecom, O2
More at :: http://bit.ly/zZmizx

Ofcom to borrow Spectrum from MOD for Games

2012-01-27T17:42:00.000+01:00

Ofcom is to borrow Spectrum from a number of public sector bodies, including the Ministry of Defence (MoD), to ensure there is enough capacity for the smooth running of the Olympic Games later this year
Tags: Business Telecom, Ofcom, MOD, Spectrum, Olympic games
More at :: http://bit.ly/yOjxQM

Embrace the Cloud to beat Online Piracy

2012-01-27T17:40:00.000+01:00

The creative industries should use cloud computing, rather than draconian legislation, to beat online piracy according to Neelie Kroes, the vice-president for the Digital Agenda in the EC speaking at the European Parliament's Intellectual Property Forum in Brussels
Tags: Business Telecom, EC, Intellectual Property Forum, Cloud
More at :: http://bit.ly/yYKfAg

Soasta aims to simplify App development

2012-01-27T17:38:00.000+01:00

Soasta is looking to simplify the process of developing applications for mobile devices with the release of three new testing platforms. Its TouchTest, Labs & Private Device services will allow developers to better test performance and troubleshoot applications.
Tags: Business Telecom, Soasta, Testing Platforms, Mobile apps
More at :: http://bit.ly/Abp889

Visa certifies more Smartphones for payWave

2012-01-27T17:36:00.000+01:00

Visa Europe has announced that NFC-enabled smartphones from Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics and Research In Motion (RIM) have been certified for use with Visa payWave it’s mobile application for point of sale contactless payments.
Tags: Business Telecom, Smartphones, Visa, payWave certification,
More at :: http://bit.ly/z1vims

Virgin Media to double speeds from February

2012-01-27T17:26:00.001+01:00

Virgin Media has announced that it will be doubling speeds for all its broadband customers as a “free” upgrade in a move that will literally double online productivity for over 4 million customers throughout the UK.
Tags: Business Telecom, Broadband Speed, Virgin media,
More at :: http://bit.ly/zpdE47

TalkTalk 'safest internet' ad slammed by ASA after BT complaint

2012-01-27T17:23:00.003+01:00

The Advertising Standards Authority has ruled that a series of TalkTalk adverts claiming the firm offers the "UK's safest broadband" must not run again after it upheld a challenge from rival BT.
Tags: Business Telecom, ASA, TalkTalk, UK’s safest broadband campaign
More at :: http://bit.ly/wxM4e2

O2 creates Europe’s largest free wi-fi zone

2012-01-27T17:12:00.010+01:00

Visitors to and residents in Westminster and Kensington & Chelsea are to enjoy free Wi-fi access on their mobile phones, laptops and tablet devices following a landmark deal between the respective councils and network operator O2.
Tags: Business Telecom, O2, Free Wi-Fi Network, Olympics
More at :: http://bit.ly/yEOa5X

Business SEO Blueprint

2012-01-24T22:28:00.005+01:00

Whatever you are selling on the Internet, whether it’s a product or a service or a combination, you need both web traffic & high search visibility...Better still you need to attract targeted traffic & First page search visibility on the leading search engines, especially Google, Bing & Ask…ClickSEO.net delivers fully optimised web content & copy that is simply irrestible to Search Engines, quality backlinks from PR2-9 sites & optimised article & pr production and distribution. The THREE KEY ESSENTIALS when building any sustainable Business SEO Blueprint.....More at http://www.clickseo.net/ or Search Online for Business SEO!

World IPv6 Launch

2012-01-24T10:55:00.003+01:00

World IPv6 Launch

—The Internet Society has rallied Major ISPs, home networking equipment manufacturers and web companies around the world to come together to permanently enable IPv6 for their products and services by 6 June 2012.....More at http://www.connectingeurope.net/ or Search online for Business Telecom News

Behold the Turtle!

2012-01-23T17:43:00.002+01:00

Behold the Turtle! He only makes progress when he sticks his neck out!

Gung Hay Fat Choi 2012!

2012-01-23T15:57:00.002+01:00

Gung Hay Fat Choi! (may prosperity be with you)
Happy Chinese Year to all Dragons!

Broadband enjoys fillip in 2011

2012-01-18T19:51:00.003+01:00

—Broadband operators have reaped their investment in fibre networking as the market enjoyed its best growth since 2009 with subscriber numbers growing worldwide to 580+ million with in excess of 17 million lines added in the Q3/2011 alone. More at http://www.connectingeurope.net/ or Search online for Business Telecom News

ConnectingEurope.net :: 2011 Audited Figures

2012-01-18T15:03:00.001+01:00

—In 2011 ConnectingEurope.net covered 942 key Business Telecom News stories, published 62 features & 42 independent reviews and distributed over 2,200 industry press release & product updates across our entire Telecom News & Web 2.0 Intelligence network. Tags: Business Telecom, ConnectingEurope.net, Publishers statement 2011 Click for full 2011 statement

2012 :: Life Legend

2012-01-18T13:21:00.002+01:00

—Welcome to my 2012 Technology & Life Blog
Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me !

2012 :: Feliz Año from Malaga!

2012-01-18T13:08:00.002+01:00

—In 2010, based on past experience, I predicted riots on the streets of the UK in 2011 and sadly I was proved right. So what does 2012 hold for us? Well the Euro dilema will be more twisty turny than a twisty turny thing with one time partners baying for each others blood and thats where I am maintaining my focus this year. The outcome a 50p Euro by September hopefully ensuring that European property and living will become highly desirable again!