Faster broadband fuelling UK online video boom
Faster broadband internet access has helped to fuel a massive rise in Uk online video viewing, according to new research.
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iPlayer going global: BBC plans to charge overseas viewers
The BBC has announced plans to make its popular iPlayer online video platform available for International users, for a fee.
Life on the web in 1997: ‘Archaeological dig’ of the web saves early sites from extinction
The first ever ‘archaeological dig of the internet’ has been launched in London, aimed at preserving some of the earliest websites for future generations.
Half of UK firms fail to check own sites on mobiles
British firms are neglecting the needs of consumers accessing websites from mobile devices, according to research released today by 1&1 Internet.
Data: Global digital access by region
Daily online access by global region – among those who have access.
Kieron Matthews steps down as IAB UK director
Kieron Matthews will be stepping down from his role as marketing director for the Internet Advertising Bureau UK at the end of the year to launch a new company, The Digital Consultancy.
East End- the new Silicon Valley? Facebook and Google to invest in Olympic park
Facebook and Google will invest in the East End of London to help create Britain’s own Silicon Valley, the Prime Minister has announced.
65% of UK advertising now includes a website address
The majority of all UK print and television advertising now includes a web address, with British consumers preferring to be be directed to .uk addresses than .com, according to new research.
Smartphones account for 65% of mobile traffic
Smartphones generate 65% of global traffic, despite accounting for 13% of the market, according to new research.
Right to reply: Spending review threatens UK broadband infrastructure
Delegates at yesterday’s Westminster e-Forum were warned by UK broadband specialists Point Topic that the £530m allocated to broadband infrastructure development across the UK is “not nearly enough”.