Virgin Media O2 expands National Databank to tackle data poverty over Christmas

Telecom innovations

Following a successful three-month trial, Virgin Media O2 is expanding its National Databank across the UK to tackle data poverty over Christmas. A shocking 1.5 million homes in the UK are currently without internet access. This “digital divide” limits opportunities all year round, but it’s especially bleak around Christmas. Lutz Schüler, Chief Executive Officer at…

Virgin Media O2 expands National Databank to tackle data poverty over Christmas

Industry News

Following a successful three-month trial, Virgin Media O2 is expanding its National Databank across the UK to tackle data poverty over Christmas. A shocking 1.5 million homes in the UK are currently without internet access. This “digital divide” limits opportunities all year round, but it’s especially bleak around Christmas. Lutz Schüler, Chief Executive Officer at…

Women Return to the Workforce

Internet of Things

Women left the workforce in waves during the pandemic—most due to lack of childcare. Now, many are looking to return, and they are eyeing one area in particular: STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). This is according to a new MetLife survey, which was conducted in September 2021 and consists of a representative sample of…

The Era of IoT Regulation

Internet of Things

Register Now The internet of things (IoT) has been a part of our lives for some time now. What’s new though, is magnitude of growth we’ve seen in IoT – both with devices and connections. And this spans our professional and personal lives. In fact, according to a recent report from Quadrant Knowledge Solutions, “internet…

Bellabeat’s Ivy bracelet tries to do it all — but it can only do some – TechCrunch

Smart Tvs

Wellness startup Bellabeat, which has primarily marketed its wearable health trackers to women, recently introduced Ivy, a stylish, comfortable health tracker with a long-lasting battery life, poised as a prettier version of a Fitbit. But the accompanying subscription “Coach” software supporting the new bracelet feels like it’s still in beta, which is concerning for a product…