The Government’s Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is currently consulting on the subsidies it needs to put in place to support Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS) from 2027-2050 Growing enough energy crops to make this work would require around 1.3 million hectares of UK land every year that is needed for food production. If that land were instead used to grow wheat, it could produce 15 billion loaves of bread or enough calories to feed 4 million people for a year. Some have estimated the…
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Air-Connected Mobility introduces its “Decisive Impact” eBook to help local governments become Smart Cities
The second eBook in the Smart Cities series highlights the power of data to increase efficiency and productivity in local and city government Milan, 22nd June 2022 – Air-Connected Mobility today launches a new eBook, entitled “Decisive Impact: Smart Choices for Tomorrow’s Smart Cities”, the second in the “Smart City Series”, which aims to help public sector bodies from small towns to large cities, to exploit mobility data and its analysis as a basis for making informed and objective decisions. The eBook illustrates how mobility data can help use limited…
Read MoreEclipse Global Connectivity, Smiths Interconnect and ST Engineering iDirect Collaborate to deliver a new Airborne ISR SATCOM capability for Mil/Gov Operators
Aircraft SATCOM system interoperable with current and future commercial and military satellites PARIS / TAMPA, FL / HERNDON, VA —19 January 2022 — Eclipse Global Connectivity, Smiths Interconnect and ST Engineering iDirect (iDirect) today announced their collaboration to deliver an integrated airborne Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (A-ISR) satellite communications (SATCOM) capability for military and government aircraft. The solution, drawing on the extensive expertise of the three companies, will initially address the beyond-line-of-sight connectivity requirements for an EMEA government unmanned platform. Marc Pinault, CEO of Eclipse Global Connectivity, elaborated on the…
Read MoreGovernment Bulk Tender for Software-Based Data Destruction Awarded to Blancco Technology Group
GovTech contract provides agencies with the ability to erase sensitive information from used computers, including those with SSDs, for safe and sustainable reuse. SINGAPORE, 12 OCT 2021— Blancco Technology Group (LON: BLTG) has been awarded its latest government tender for data sanitisation, in large part due to its ability to erase solid-state drives (SSDs) within laptops and PCs. As part of the PC Bulk Tender put forth by the Government Technology Agency of Singapore, the data erasure leader’s software will be used on up to 100K computers available to government…
Read MoreMexican Mobile Operator Exis Telecom Launches on MDS Global-Powered VADSA Platform
Warrington, United Kingdom, 26 November 2020: Exis Telecom, a new mobile virtual network operator (MVNO), will launch in Mexico in December 2020 using MDS Global’s VNOnDemand solution to power its business support systems. As well as connectivity, the new operator aims to provide its customers with a range of additional services, such as personal security and Fintech solutions. Exis Telecom is the first MVNO to launch using the end-to-end platform provided by Mexican MVNO Enabler VADSA (Valor Agregado Digital, S.A. de C.V.). As an MVNE, VADSA offers a full service…
Read MoreINCA announces Annual Conference line-up with Government’s Telecoms Director James Heath among speakers
Event will bring together more than 300 delegates from the UK’s altnet sector and local and national Government London, UK, September 6, 2018: The author of the Government’s recent Future Telecoms Infrastructure Report will provide insight into its findings and the next steps required to achieve the goals it outlines at Independent Networks Cooperative Association’s (INCA’s) 2018 Annual Conference. James Heath, author of the FTIR and Telecoms Director at the Government’s Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Department, will join other Government representatives, network operators, service providers and equipment manufacturers to…
Read MoreINCA welcomes Government’s Future Telecoms Infrastructure Review
CEO Malcolm Corbett says new report reinforces the central role altnets will play in realising new digital networks London, UK, July 23, 2018: The Independent Networks Cooperative Association (INCA) has today offered support for the Government’s Future Telecoms Infrastructure Review (FTIR) and welcomed the emphasis placed on full-fibre, 5G and the role alternative network operators (altnets) play. Designed to transform the UK telecoms industry, the FTIR aims to open up access to world-class connectivity, regardless of where users are geographically located. It is hoped that this move will ignite new channels of…
Read More“The Government will continue to fail clean air targets if it ignores construction site emissions,” London’s former Deputy Mayor for Environment urges
Following the UK Government losing its third court case after being told it must tackle illegal levels of pollution due to its “seriously flawed” approach, Matthew Pencharz highlights the role that construction sites are playing in pollution London. 28 February 2018: As the Government’s current policy to tackle the growing problem of air pollution is declared “unlawful” in another High Court ruling, Matthew Pencharz, former Deputy Mayor of London for Environment, has urged ministers to re-evaluate their construction practices in their efforts to clear this dirty urban air. “The Government…
Read MoreForging Public and Private Collaboration to Boost Indonesia’s Digital Economy
Communic and Broadcast Indonesia wrap up successful second edition JAKARTA, Indonesia: Indonesia’s Minister of Communication and Technology has hailed the second edition of Communic Indonesia and Broadcast Indonesia as an important event towards driving greater participation and synergy between the Government and private enterprises to encourage further digital innovation in the country. Speaking at the event, H.E. Rudiantara, Minister of Communication and Technology, reiterated the Indonesian Government’s commitment to developing the telecoms and broadcasting sectors. He cited stepped-up efforts to improve the country’s place on the International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU)…
Read MoreFree city centre WiFi is a big hit for Inverness and the Highland Council
Inverness, the largest city in the Scottish Highlands, has seen over 17,000 people access its free city centre WiFi in just 6 months following a collaboration between The Highland Council, Purple and Rapier Systems. The Highland Council sought a WiFi solution that would allow them to identify who visits the city and gain a way of effectively communicating with people. Having limited visibility of visitors prohibited them from making effective, strategic changes to the city’s facilities, stores, events and promotions. At the end of last year Rapier Systems, specialists in…
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