Ericsson supports Surrey Search & Rescue with advanced hybrid WAN connectivity

14 May 2025

Ericsson has supplied cutting-edge hybrid WAN connectivity solutions to Surrey Search & Rescue (Surrey SAR), enabling faster response times and better survival outcomes.

This is delivered through UK Connect’s Search & Rescue Network (SARNET), a specialized communications platform designed for emergency operations.

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AWS pledges to equip 100,000 in UK with essential AI skills by 2030

07 May 2025

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced a major initiative to provide 100,000 people in the UK with essential skills in artificial intelligence (AI) by 2030. The commitment comes as research indicates that one in three UK businesses currently lack the necessary digital skills to effectively adopt AI technologies.

The announcement underscores the urgent need to bridge the skills gap in critical areas such as AI, cybersecurity, and Big Data to support the UK’s rapidly evolving digital economy. A key vehicle for achieving this goal will be the AWS Skills to Jobs Tech Alliance program, launched in June 2023 as part of a global effort. This program brings together businesses, government bodies, and educational institutions to offer practical, hands-on training to students, professionals, and job seekers, aligning their skills with the demands of the modern digital economy.

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VoIP for energy companies: a quick-fire guide for success

06 May 2025

Jez Pickering, Head of Customer Experience, Nebula

Voice over IP (VoIP) is not a new or unfamiliar concept to those responsible for managing corporate networks or IT decision-makers, but within certain sectors it has been under-adopted. One of the most interesting examples is the energy sector, which often have dispersed workforces, complicated workflows, intense margin scrutiny and a critical need for effective communication.

Since its emergence, increasingly faster internet speeds and more reliable connectivity have made the technology more appealing to businesses. Some of the biggest uptake has understandably been in call-heavy industries, such as hospitality, call centres, healthcare and insurance.

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Neutral ground: how neutral host networks could future-proof UK connectivity

06 May 2025

Neutral host networks are emerging as a seriously compelling solution, taking the mess out of mobile infrastructure by offering operator-agnostic platforms.

Neutral host networks offer a stark contrast to the traditional siloed approach of individual operator deployments. Instead of duplicating efforts and hardware, a neutral host acts as the backbone everyone can share.

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