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Over half a million UK businesses struggle with insufficient bandwidth
One-in-ten UK businesses are being held back by insufficient bandwidth, a new report from Beaming has revealed. This equates to over half a million (560,000) firms nationwide, including 370,000 small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) on standard broadband services and 122,000 using fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) connectivity. Medium-sized and large organizations are being affected as well, with around 35,000 of these larger firms…
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Apple Maps may soon get ads, letting businesses pay to boost visibility
Apple is reportedly considering introducing advertisements into its Maps app in a move to boost its growing Services revenue, according to an Apple insider. As per Bloomberg’s Power On newsletter, Apple is mulling ways in which it might monetize the navigation app, after an all-hands meeting was called to “explore” the matter. This is not the first time that ads…
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6 Best Proxy Providers for Businesses in 2025
Proxy services have become a powerful tool in the digital era for businesses to maintain security, conduct market research, boost competitiveness, and manage digital operations efficiently. Whether it’s for web scraping, ad verification, or accessing geo-restricted content, the right proxy service can make a significant difference. However, with so many providers offering a range of features and pricing options, finding…
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This Experimental Google Feature Lets You Send Robocalls to Local Businesses
Usually, it’s the businesses that are behind robocalls, but if you work at a nail salon or an auto repair shop, get ready for customers to start sending hordes of AI Karens your way. Google’s latest experimental AI feature, available to those who sign up for “Ask for me” on Google Search Labs, is aiming to be a sort of…
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UK regulator may investigate AWS and Microsoft cloud businesses
If the various points made in the inquiry are dissected, said Maisto, “we can argue that: a) it is not actually true that cloud customers face a limited choice of providers as there are plenty of cloud vendors; b) it is unlikely that the US hyperscalers may not reflect the evolving business needs of UK clients; c) the significant barriers…
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Businesses get their own version of the Chrome Web Store – Computerworld
Though there are a variety of cool extensions for the Chrome browser, there are also malicious extensions that pose a security threat. To increase security, Google has now launched the Chrome Web Store for Enterprises, a new store specifically designed for business users. For example, businesses can create a list of approved extensions to ensure employees do not install malicious…
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UK businesses patchy at complying with data privacy rules
Only half of UK businesses are fully complying with all data privacy regulations and industry guidelines – an improvement, but not much of one. Research from Zoho Digital found that the figure has risen from 2023’s 42%, but that many businesses still need to improve their data practices. On the plus side, transparency of data practices emerged as a growing…
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Best Savings Accounts for Businesses
Best overall bank for business savings accounts: Live Oak Bank Member FDIC Best business savings for full banking services and branch access: Capital One Member FDIC Best online savings with high-yield and FDIC insurance: Axos Bank Member FDIC Best automated business savings account: Relay Provider is a fintech platform, not a bank. It provides FDIC insurance and deposit services through…
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China cyber threats: What businesses can do to protect themselves
China-based threat groups are a constant concern for cybersecurity teams. As Western governments ramp up warnings of China cyber threats, business leaders must consider their defense posture and exposure as viable targets. While China ranked third for cybercriminal activity in a 2024 study by the University of Oxford and UNSW Canberra Cyber, behind only Russia and Ukraine, recent attacks have…
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UK rural businesses set for broadband improvements
Remote spots in the UK look set for a boost in broadband speeds and coverage, thanks to new government funding – and the possibility of a new satellite broadband service from Amazon. As part of the government’s Project Gigabit, four new contracts, together worth more than £289 million ($362 million), have been signed with Openreach. The areas covered include North…
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