Emily Turner 
EkkoSense, an AI-driven data centre optimisation firm, has collaborated with Virgin Media O2 to deliver annual energy savings exceeding £1 million in data centre cooling. Through real-time insights into thermal, power, and capacity performance across 20 UK data centres, EkkoSense helped Virgin Media O2 reduce cooling energy consumption by 15%. This translates to cutting 760 … Read more
Neil McArthur, CEO of Freedom Fibre, has been named an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering, recognizing his significant contributions to telecoms and his commitment to creating an inclusive society. McArthur, known for his leadership at Freedom Fibre and his work with the Hamilton Davies Trust, joins a prestigious group of engineers and … Read more
Pulse Fibre has partnered with DW Utilities to deliver comprehensive full-fibre solutions across the UK. This collaboration will enable DW Utilities to offer a full range of utility services, by integrating lightning-fast fibre optic infrastructure provided by Pulse Fibre. With this partnership, more developers can now access our high-speed, reliable full-fibre broadband, ensuring that residential … Read more
Quickline has donated £10,000 to The Suit Works, a Sheffield-based charity that supports young jobseekers. The funds will help the charity continue providing styling sessions and smart, interview-appropriate clothing for those unable to afford it. Alongside the donation, Quickline staff are organizing a clothing collection, allowing team members to donate suitable attire to further assist … Read more
PlatformX Communications (PXC) has announced plans to partner with alternative network providers Netomnia and Brsk, aiming to enhance PXC’s position as a leading wholesale platform with the largest footprint across national carriers and “altnets”. Netomnia and Brsk, recently merged, boast a network covering 1.75 million premises, making them the fourth-largest full-fibre provider in the UK, … Read more
Zzoomm, now delivers its full fibre services to 20% of properties in Northallerton, achieving this milestone in just 19 months. This success follows their recent announcement of reaching over 30,000 contracted customers nationwide and making more than 200,000 properties ready for service. This marks a 15% uptake on their network, which has been available for … Read more
The UK government has announced that they will now classify data centres as Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) alongside energy and water systems, recognizing their vital role in the nation’s digital economy. This move, announced by Technology Secretary Peter Kyle, is designed to protect sensitive data and ensure business continuity during outages, cyberattacks, and adverse events. … Read more
nexfibre has launched a partnership with UK Youth to offer free full fibre broadband to 1,000 youth centres across the UK, aiming to combat digital poverty. In collaboration with Virgin Media O2, these centres will gain access to up to 2Gbps broadband for two years. With nearly 570,000 young people in the UK lacking both … Read more
FullFibre, the open access only “network based in Exeter”altnet”, has announced an exciting new partnership with wholesale aggregator IPRiver, opening the door to enhanced connectivity options for businesses across 170 towns and nine counties. Matt Baker, Head of Wholesale at FullFibre, shared his enthusiasm, saying, “Partnering with IPRiver means that businesses in our network now … Read more