Considerable majority of UK operators expect their equipment vendors to use energy-efficiency labelling

11 January 2023 According to a new report published today, the vast majority of respondents (97%) favour publishing data about energy efficiency of products and solutions, and operators are more likely to work with vendors that use energy-efficiency labels (84%). An S&T Iskratel funded CensusWide survey revealed that while there is overwhelming support for industry-wide energy-efficiency labelling, a third (29%) of UK broadband leaders are not prepared to adopt this now or in the future despite calls for increased transparency and environmental sustainability. This significant minority are not willing to…

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New research: 57% of online shoppers have purchased cross-border during the pandemic

But 66% believe [1] international purchases will arrive later than promised; are more likely to be damaged in transit (47%); and will be more difficult to return (73%) London – (27 October, 2021) – New research suggests 57% of online shoppers around the world have made at least one online purchase from a company in another country in the last 12 months – while a further 22% have considered doing so. And 43% agree or strongly agree that doing more online shopping in general during the pandemic means they are…

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New Survey: More than half of online shoppers are open to buying Christmas gifts from abroad

But 48% are worried that gifts ordered from other countries will arrive too late London – (29 September, 2021) – Over half of online shoppers[1] (55%) around the world reveal that they are open to the idea of buying gifts for Christmas, New Year, and other holidays from other countries, a new survey finds. However, nearly half of those questioned (48%)[2] are concerned that cross-border gift purchases will not arrive in time. The research, commissioned by Logistyx Technologies, the leader in strategic parcel shipping and fulfilment technology, asked 2,035 online…

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Perforce’s Automotive Software Development Survey Reveals Nearly 50% of Those Surveyed Are Developing Electric, Autonomous, and Connected Vehicles

Survey of over 600 professionals finds compliance with a safe coding standard — like MISRA — to be the top safety concern; security and quality were also among top of mind MINNEAPOLIS, June 23, 2021 – Perforce Software, a provider of solutions for enterprise teams requiring productivity, visibility, at scale within the SDLC, released the results of a global survey of automotive technology professionals today. Key findings suggest ongoing concerns with software safety, security, and quality; the growing effects of electric and autonomous/connected vehicles on development, and the continuing focus…

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New survey shows ‘Big Six’ losing ground as challenger brands shake up the energy sector

Big Six have lost 8 percent of market to challenger brands in three years Good customer service still the key to consumer trust Price remains the most important factor when choosing to switch provider Green credentials increasingly important for consumers wanting to switch 70 percent of 18-34 year olds want energy conservation advice Email still customers’ preferred channel of communication London, 19 May 2021 – A new survey has revealed that the ‘Big Six’ energy providers have lost ground to challenger brands over the past three years, revealing that the…

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Independent network full-fibre coverage grows 50%, passes 1.2 million premises with superfast or ultrafast broadband

New INCA and Point Topic survey finds industry has achieved a 50% growth from the previous year and expects the number to rise to 2.4 million in 2020 London, UK, April 8, 2020: A new report has today revealed that the UK’s independent network providers (altnets) increased their full-fibre coverage by 50% in 2019, up from 23% growth in 2018, to pass 1.2 million premises. Compiled for the Independent Networks Co-operative Association (INCA) by Point Topic using data provided by independent network operators, the report – ‘Metrics for the UK…

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Three in four UK adults look for cash rewards before buying, survey finds

Research highlights challenges in rolling out an inventive programme London, 16 August, 2017: Three in four Britons (75.8%) say they research cash rewards or incentives ahead of purchasing a home or garden appliance. However, a third of the UK said they had been put off taking advantage of an incentive or gift with purchase because of complexity. These are the results of a study conducted by 360insights, which surveyed 1,000 UK adults. The survey findings reveal the power of cash rewards in boosting sales but only if businesses are able…

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