The Government’s vision of Broadband Britain is becoming a reality, according to a report from Oftel which shows that the UK now has over half a million high-speed internet connections.Figures collected from UK network operators show that broadband internet access is growing at a rate of 20,000 new connections a week and according to Oftel,… Continue reading Broadband Britain Is Underway
The producer of Channel 4’s new breakfast show RI:SE has left the programme after just four days on air following disagreements with the production company.A spokesman for the programme today confirmed Killick’s departure saying: “It has been obvious for some time that Mark’s interests were at odds with the rest of the production team.”Killick was… Continue reading Producer Quits RI:SE After Four Days On Air
Websites for the Radio Advertising Bureau and MediaTel are the most popular and highly regarded of all media websites, according to a poll conducted by media intelligence and technology company Media-i (see Poster Publicity Launches Media Intelligence Outfit).The survey, which asked UK media planners and buyers to list their top media sites, placed the RAB’s… Continue reading RAB And MediaTel Top Industry Web Poll
Health and fitness media operator QJ Media has secured the contract to install poster sites in Fitness Exchange health clubs across the UK.The deal will see QJ Media install three six-sheet poster sites in each of the health chain’s 14 clubs in London, Oxford, Manchester and Norwich.Commenting on the deal, QJ Media’s managing director, Niall… Continue reading QJ Media Shapes Up With Fitness Exchange
JCDecaux Airport has launched incentivised airport poster packages in an effort to capitalise on the increase in the number of holidaymakers passing through airports in July and August.The company predicts that up to 30 million passengers will travel through JCDecaux affiliated airports this summer and the poster packs are aimed at encouraging new advertisers into… Continue reading JCDecaux Airport Unveils Summer Packages
Video highlights of the World Cup 2002 are to be streamed over the internet for the first time this summer following an agreement between Yahoo!, FIFA and KirchSport AG, which holds the broadcast rights to the tournament.The three-way collaboration means that from 31 May football fans around the world will have limited access to official… Continue reading World Cup Highlights To Be Streamed Over Internet
By 2005, 90% of cyber attacks will exploit known security flaws for which a patch is available or a solution known, according to GartnerG2. Gartner analysts claim that not only are there patches available before the cyber attacks, but 90% are imitation attacks. Also, recent cyber attacks could have been avoided if enterprises were more… Continue reading 90% Of Cyber Attacks In 2005 Will Be Preventable, Says Gartner
The UK Government may want the country to be the European leader in the new economy, but it is unlikely to get its way. This is the conclusion of an analysis of Western European internet penetration forecasts by Net Profit, published today. The forecasts, produced by Net Figures, show that the UK will lag behind… Continue reading UK Will Not Lead European Net Growth
The UK now has over half a million high-speed broadband connections, Oftel announced today. Broadband services are now delivered to homes and businesses using cable modems, DSL technology, broadband fixed wireless and broadband satellite services. David Edmonds, director general of telecommunications said: “Over 500,000 customers now have high-speed internet access using a broadband connection, according… Continue reading UK Now Has Half A Million Broadband Subscribers, Says Oftel
Revenue from internet gaming in the UK is set to reach $361 million by 2006, up from $29 million in 2002 and $72 million this year, according to forecasts from Informa Media Group, released today. The number of Net game players is set to rise from 1.1 million this year to 4.2 million by 2006,… Continue reading UK Internet Gaming Revenue To Hit $361m By 2006
