James Skinner

Business Mobiles – iOS versus Android for Business When it comes to business mobiles, purchasing decisions of customers are often influenced by price and design. However, for business-related tasks, the mobile operating software is always the number one priority. The top players in the industry, iOS and Android, come with different features and approaches to…

A panel of internet service providers and security experts told MPs at a Common select committee that the Draft Investigatory Powers Bill will lead to broadband prices increasing due to the technical cost of following the legislation. The Government have announced they will be budgeting £175 million to cover the costs of bringing providers in…

Evolution of the Internet – From ARPANET to Fibre Broadband The internet is said to have evolved from ARPANET, the Advanced Research Projects Agency Network of the US Defence Department. The start date is generally given as 1969 and the project saw funding provided to many computer specialists who developed many of the Internet communication…

Top 5 VoIP Calling Apps With internet access being much easier and straightforward than it has ever been, and more technologically advanced devices, calling apps are extremely important for a large proportion of users. VoIP calls help people to save money and stay in touch in a simple and convenient manner. Whether you are looking…

CEO of Apple Tim Cook has warned that the Government’s proposed Draft Investigatory Powers Bill, which was introduced to Parliament late last week, could have “very dire consequences” for citizens in the United Kingdom. A key part of the legislation would require companies to alter or remove encryption on information or communications. Tim Cook warned…

Getting the Best out of Business Mobiles for Commuters The daily commute can be a drag but with your smartphone or tablet, you have a chance to make it more interesting or run more smoothly. No matter what sort of commute you enjoy or endure, the right mobile accessory can make it so much easier….

Speaking over the weekend, David Cameron has announced he plans to introduce a universal service obligation (USO) which would give customers a legal right to request a 10 Mbps broadband connection in 2020. David Cameron said: “Access to the Internet shouldn’t be a luxury; it should be a right – absolutely fundamental to life in…

 History of telephones These days, communications are vital, particularly when it comes to phone systems for businesses. Imagine how difficult it would be for companies to run their daily operations without business telephone systems. In this article, we take a look at the history of telephones. The telephone is definitely one of the most important…

A report by researchers from Harvard University, MIT and Carnegie Mellon University has uncovered that many mobile apps share sensitive user information with third parties, without notifying users. The research looked into 110 free applications on both Android and iOS, ranked as most popular on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store in June-July…

Digital solutions company Atos have agreed a deal to buy Unify from The Gores Group and Siemens for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition will expand Atos’s digital services to allow more integration between communications and IT services. The deal is expected to go ahead by the first quarter of 2016, pending union and regulatory body…