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150 Years of Transatlantic Communication: From Telegraphs to Terabits

In 1866, the first successful transatlantic telegraph cable was laid from the UK to Newfoundland, North America. That marks over 150 years of...

Why Planning Your Windows Upgrades Is Still Critical in 2026

Upgrading your operating system can feel like a routine task, but even in 2026, it’s something that needs careful planning, especially for...

Is Your Home Broadband Fit for Remote Work in 2026?

Remote work is now a normal part of the working world. Even large corporations allow employees to work from home when needed, and many small...

Understanding Superfast Broadband for Your Business in 2026

Superfast broadband is often touted as a must-have for homes and businesses, but what does it actually mean? The key lies in understanding download...

Cybersecurity in 2026: How to Protect Your Personal and Business Data

Your parents were right...  “better safe than sorry” applies just as much to the online world as it did when you were a kid. Today, as soon as you...
Shop owners hope that tech can deter thieves

Shop owners hope that tech can deter thieves

🛍️💰 Retailers are stepping up their game against theft! From high-tech to low-tech, they are leaving no stone unturned in fighting this rising issue. 💪🔒 With an increase in theft cases, shop owners are turning to innovative solutions to protect their businesses. 🏬🚔

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Why are fewer women using AI than men?

Why are fewer women using AI than men?

🤔 Interesting question! 🌍 Gender imbalance is a pervasive issue across various industries, and AI is no exception. 🤷‍♀️ It’s crucial to explore the underlying reasons to bridge this gap. 👥 Perhaps it’s due to fewer women pursuing STEM-related fields, or societal biases discouraging their involvement in tech. 💁‍♂️ To address this, we need to promote equal opportunities, empower women to enter AI, and encourage diverse perspectives in its development. 💪 Let’s work together towards a more inclusive AI community! 👩‍💻👨‍💻 #AI #GenderEquality #DiversityMatters

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Urgent need for terrorism AI laws, warns think tank

Urgent need for terrorism AI laws, warns think tank

🚨 Important issue alert! 🚨 A recent report by a think tank emphasizes the urgent need for legislation specifically focused on artificial intelligence (AI) to combat terrorism. 🤔💭 It highlights the potential risks posed by AI technology being used for malicious purposes and calls on the government to take immediate action. ⚠️💥

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Providing a trouble-free service

Providing a trouble-free service

The Challenge Our client was setting up a serviced office building with 12 offices.  The plan was that it would be a straightforward process, the tenant would move in...

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Cyber spies in training

The government is launching a new initiative in schools.  They’re taking the smartest kids and upskilling them to take on criminals and foreign powers attacking UK...

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Man up and press that button!

We all like to protect our comfort zone and that means that when something familiar changes there’s a level of resistance, no matter how beneficial we’re told the new...

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NotSpots – are you in one?

Everybody has a mobile phone today don’t they?  Most people do and certainly if you’re in business you can’t survive without one. Today’s mobile phones are immensely...

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Get the website you really want

When you decide to have a new website – or to give your current site a serious overhaul it’s easy to overlook the complexity of what this means.  This is why asking a...

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Out of our control …

When our customers have a problem they can either email our help system so their problem is tracked or they can phone us (and then we put it into the system to ensure...

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