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Huawei and ZTE 5G technology banned in Australia

August 24, 2018

China’s Huawei and ZTE have been banned from providing 5G technology equipment to Australia, citing national security concerns.

Walmart completes FlipKart purchase: Rival Indian traders plan shutdown protest

August 21, 2018

Walmart has finalised its $16bn acquisition of Indian online retail giant FlipKart, as the US supermarket chain looks to take on Amazon in one of the largest growing markets in the world.

Guest comment: Why recruiters need to embrace the gig economy

August 16, 2018

From Uber to TaskRabbit, the gig economy is changing the way we work and use services at an impressive rate. Steve Thompson, Managing director at Forward Role Recruitment looks at why recruiters need to embrace the gig economy now more than ever.

Switzerland digital trends: More than half of social network users on Instagram

August 3, 2018

While Facebook remains the most popular social network, Instagram is enjoying strong growth, according to new research.

Goggle planning censored search engine in China?

August 2, 2018

Google is reportedly working on a censored version of its search engine in a bid to get round its ban in China.

Facebook plans office in China (despite being blocked)

July 25, 2018

Facebook’s subsidiary in China will be an “innovation hub” to support local tech talent, ramping up its presence in the restrictive market where its social media sites remain blocked.

Nearly 3 in 4 London startups staying put despite Brexit uncertainty

July 16, 2018

UK ecommerce growth at risk as 94% of online brands lose EU customers since December

Only 28% of London startups plan to relocate outside of the country as a consequence of Brexit, with the majority believing they are in a better position than large firms to deal with leaving the EU, according to new research.

Going public: Social media needs to be the beating heart of the public sector

July 5, 2018

For public sector organisations, simply being on social networks is not enough. Rob Coyne, General Manager EMEA at Hootsuite, looks at why a clear social strategy, which considers the needs of the people, is the key to success for public sector organisations.

Junk food ban online: Cadbury, Chewits and Squashies first ads disallowed

July 4, 2018

Adverts for Cadbury eggs and Chewits and Squashies sweets have been banned for breaking new rules prohibiting the advertising of junk food to children.

10% of Brits would cut back on EU trips if free mobile roaming ends after Brexit

July 3, 2018

10% of the public would holiday in Europe less often if free mobile roaming is scrapped after Brexit, according to new research.