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Does your whopper contain cyanide, Google Assistant offers help

Does your Whopper contain cyanide? Google may tell you so…

May 5, 2017Tazeem AbbasArtificial Intelligence, Automated Systems, Communications, consumer benefits

Did you read recently that Burger King put out a television advertisement in the US which used language designed to trigger Google Assistant? Read about the pitfalls of linking to Wikipedia.

Shaddon Mill part of Carlisle Story, just like Solway Comms.

How do you fit into Carlisle’s story?

August 19, 2016Tazeem AbbasBusiness Innovation, Business story, Carlisle, Communications

Carlisle has a much more of an innovative industrial story than many realise. Did you know that global firm based in Carlisle’s Nicholas Gate provided enabling technology to the Japanese, whilst Dixons Chimney and Shaddon Mill were ahead of their time, architecturally?

Distangling the BT OpenReach split with Solway Communications of Carlisle

Where’s your place in the Openreach, BT and HM Treasury love triangle

August 12, 2016Tazeem AbbasBroadband, Communications, consumer benefits, Intrastructure, Regulation, Superfast Broadband

We’ve almost all had dealings with Openreach, often less than ideal. Pressure which has finally led to Ofcom issuing new regulations requiring that Openreach be put into a ring-fenced subsidiary… but still owned by BT. But what does this mean for us as customers?

The problem with legacy - Nicks blast from Solway Communications

Must we all rely on our National legacy telecoms network?

July 29, 2016Del JonesBroadband, Broadband Connectivity, Broadband speed, Communications, infrastructure, Superfast Broadband

Last week BT users across the country, including businesses and banks, were left without access to the internet on two consecutive days – and all because of a single power failure!
While you might expect BT – the biggest telecoms operator in the UK – to provide the most reliable internet service, it is not always the case. The floods in Cumbria served as a huge reminder that BT’s copper/fibre hybrid network is not waterproof.

Cyber crime is on the rise. Get protection help for your broadband from Solway Communications

Are you protected? Three ways online criminals are just over your shoulder.

July 22, 2016Del JonesCommunications, consumer benefits, Cyber Crime, Flood Resilient, small business

Cyber-security for the business or professional user, is a big issue. One in ten of us was hit by online fraud last year. That means at least one of your close network of people. What are the common forms of Cyber-Crime and how can you protect yourself.

Why we should all embrace wearable technology

June 24, 2016Del JonesCommunications, consumer benefits, Technology, Waterproof Broadband, wearable tech

There is a perception that older people don’t enjoy being online and aren’t embracing technology, but more and more the older generations are embracing digital technology o help them increase their independence, health and safety.

Are you eligible for the Basic Broadband Subsidy Scheme?

April 29, 2016Del JonesBasic Broadband, Broadband Connectivity, Communications

Despite its name, the so-called ‘Superfast’ copper/fibre hybrid network by BT is often incapable of meeting rural needs. In 2015 the Government committed to giving 2 Mb/s download speeds to every premises in the UK and introduced the Basic Broadband Subsidy Scheme, offering a grant to everyone with less than 2Mb/s so they could get…

Consistency – when you’re glad to be boring

April 22, 2016Del JonesBroadband Connectivity, Communications, Social Media, Superfast Broadband

Consistency is the key to your standing in social and business circles, and not as boring as it sounds. Do you base your business strategy on social media channels? More and more, businesses and professionals do. BUT social media must be your faithful servant, always there to do your bidding, not your master, there when…

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Does your Whopper contain cyanide? Google may tell you so…

How do you fit into Carlisle’s story?

Where’s your place in the Openreach, BT and HM Treasury love triangle

Must we all rely on our National legacy telecoms network?

Are you protected? Three ways online criminals are just over your shoulder.

Why we should all embrace wearable technology

Are you eligible for the Basic Broadband Subsidy Scheme?

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