Although superfast broadband is available to more consumers than ever before, even in the UK nearly 2.3% of premises cannot receive a broadband speed greater than 10Mbit/s, rising to around 48% of premises in rural areas.
Having access to high quality, widespread broadband is essential to our working and social lives. As we continue to digitally transform, the infrastructure that serves businesses and individuals will only continue to impact further on how much we can achieve. How can we ensure that broadband restrictions do not impact on success?
How do we help rural communities achieve socio-economic flourishing through 5G?; A talk by Professor Katy Mason and Sharon Wagg, Lancaster University Management School.
Liverpool 5G create; A talk by Ann Williams, Commissioner and Contract Manager, Liverpool City Council.
September 2016
Our cities are home to millions of people and are places where incredible innovation and creativity can thrive. To make the most of this opportunity, and to maximise the benefits for residents and local businesses, cities have to be ready to embrace the digital world. […]
September 2016
Around 20 creatives, academics, recruiters and business leaders met on 28th July at the BBC, MediaCity in Salford, in response to a statement produced by Digital Leaders Chair Rachel Neaman, that young “digital natives” are not as savvy as we think. This discussion was one […]
September 2016
Money, entertainment, employment, government online services, education, health – if people are connected, capable and online, they can do it all easier and faster! And so our discussion started with a focus on how these important points cam become frustrations in the rural parts of […]
August 2016
The typical Local Authorities (LA) ICT department has traditionally been seen as a back office function that gets called upon to resolve issues as and when they arise. They work very much in a silo from the rest of the council operating from an individual […]
June 2016
Though getting high speed broadband to many UK rural areas remains a challenge, this is not the only issue facing rural communities seeking to take advantage of digital technologies. The arrival of broadband can have unanticipated consequences for communities as well as benefits. The Digital […]
June 2016
As the Payment Services Directive makes life easier for challenger banks and payment providers using fintech systems, the big banks need to step up their game. The digital revolution has finally hit financial services. The UK financial technology (fintech) industry is worth around £20bn a […]
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