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UK Users Abandon Mobile Broadband
Dongle sales have plummetted as users realise it doesn't live up to the promises
Google Eyes Apps Integration With Full Voice Launch
Search giant makes Voice application available to anyone, while looking at deeper Google Apps integration
Workers Hold Strike Vote As BT Calls For Delay
As the CWU ballots its BT members over strike action, managed service provider Star advises companies on how to deal with industrial action
Skype Continues Push Into Mobile Space
Skype's VOIP software will now run on Sony Ericsson's Satio, Vivaz and Vivaz Pro smartphones, which use the latest version of the Symbian mobile operating system
Citrix Online Outlines Video Development Plans
The developer of GoToMyPC had admitted that it is working to bring video features to its line of web collaboration products
BT Told To Share Fibre Network
BT is to regain some control over its fibre network under new regulations, but the EC has called upon it to share its network with rival ISPs
Virtualisation, Cloud And Voice Drive Ethernet Growth
Ethernet switch and router spaces are seeing strong revenue growth, driven by virtualisation, cloud computing, and voice and video-over IP, according to IDC
Google Launches Chrome Web Store
The search giant introduces Chrome Web Store so 70 million users of its web browser can find create shortcuts to web apps
Google Sets Its Wave Platform Free
Google has opened up Google Wave to everyone for free, one year after introducing the real-time collaboration platform to Google Apps users
Europe Finally Gets Digital Agenda
Digital manifesto for the region faces criticism on open source and copyright expectations
O2 Officially Launches Broadband-Phone Bundle
O2 has officially moved into the home phone market, bringing it into direct competition with its former owner BT
Skype Offers New Calling Subscription Plans
In yet another sign of Skype's heavyweight presence in the global voice arena, the VoIP provider has unveiled new calling plans for more countries
RIM May Have Missed The Boat
Version 5 of RIM’s BlackBerry Mobile Voice System is both new and late, says Andrew Garcia
Orange Hands LLU Network Back To BT
Unbundling didn't work for Orange: the operator is handing its fixed-line network back to BT after struggling for broadband market share
Skype’s Updated iPhone App Works On iPad
Skype has released an updated version of its free iPhone app and said it should be compatible with the newly released iPad
Truphone, Citrix Launching iPad Business Voice Apps
Truphone joins Citrix Systems and Cisco Systems in moving quickly to make voice applications for the iPad that allow users to take a virtual office with them anywhere
Europe Approves Cisco’s Tandberg Purchase
Antitrust regulators on both sides of the Atlantic have granted approval for Cisco’s $3.4 billion deal for telepresence competitor
Ofcom To Get Tough On Broadband Line Speeds
Ofcom is threatening to flex its muscles, after research showed that UK web users are still not getting the broadband speeds promised by their ISPs
Staff Ignoring Corporate Social Networking Restrictions
A new study has found that half of organisations are still restricting the use of social media tools, but half of all staff are ignoring these rules
Nortel’s Old VoIP Business To Demo Hosted Solution
Officials with Nortel’s VOIP business, which is in the process of being sold, will demonstrate their Hosted IP Communications solution at VoiceCon
Tory Broadband Plans Could Lose Rural Votes
A new report analysing the distribution of rural broadband subsidies has found the Tories' "wait and see" policy could do them out of the rural vote
Google Apps Tool Targets Exchange Users
Google releases tool to help Microsoft Exchange customers move their email, calendar and contact data to Google Apps
Cisco Touts Borderless Networks With Revamped Switches
Cisco unveiled a refreshed line of fixed Ethernet switches, new services and enhanced routers as part of its larger Borderless Networks strategy
Cost-Conscious SMBs Dependent On Wireless Technologies
A survey by AT&T finds nearly two-thirds (65 percent) of small businesses could not survive without wireless technology
Now Is The Time To Switch To Free Software
The CEO of free software firm Global Graphics is urging companies to adopt free software models in order to reap financial rewards
Cisco CRS-3 Router Answers Demand According to Analysts
Cisco's powerful CRS-3 router will meet rapidly growing demand for bandwidth, according to analysts, but its closest rival, Juniper Networks, is less impressed
BT Boss Condemns Government Piracy Measures
Ian Livingstone has spoken out against the government's Digital Economy Bill, saying that file-sharers should be fined rather than cut off
Review: FaceTime’s USG 3.0 Provides Employee Mangement over IM
FaceTime USG 3.0, due to be shown at the UC Expo in London this week, enables businesses to safely harness the power of collaborative Internet through IM and social networks
Shoretel: Unified Communications Is Real At Last
As UC Expo opens in London, John Combs, CEO of Shoretel tells us unified communications is exciting - and we nearly believe him