Archive for the ‘Technology’ Category

Free broadband – would you take it?

Business News, Technology | Posted by Katie
Jun 10 2009

Next week sees the publication of the Digital Britain report which lays out plans for broadband for the next decade.  But Ofcom have completed a survey that has found 30% of the UK population are currently offline  and 43% of these wouldnt take up the offer of free broadband and a free computer if they were given the option. 

Now I have to laugh, because if you read the full article on the BBC website here you will also see at the bottom of the page a little invitation : Are you one of the 30% of adults who do not have Internet access?  It goes on to ask for your views using an online form… am I the only one to see the fatal flaw in this question?

Popularity: 36% [?]

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Is broadband as important as electricity & water?

Technology | Posted by Katie
Jun 08 2009

Mad as it may sound that is what 73% of people polled by the government in the UK believe.  From our point of view we would find it virtually impossible to run our business without broadband and liken the effect of no internet connection to having a limb chopped off in the rare event that our connection goes down.  Is it because we have got used to it?  Or is it really an essential part of every day life now?  Interested to hear your comments, and if you want to read more about it then see here

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New Search Engine ‘Bing’ – delivered by Microsoft

Business News, SEO Scotland, Technology | Posted by admin
Jun 03 2009

An intuitive approach to online search from Microsoft, as their new search engine Bing is launched.  Bing uses the vertical search principle and works hard to provide focused user friendly results via four areas …

Microsoft says:
“Bing is specifically designed to build on the benefits of today’s search engines but begins to move beyond this experience with a new approach to user experience and intuitive tools to help customers make better decisions, focusing initially on four key vertical areas: making a purchase decision, planning a trip, researching a health condition or finding a local business.”

We have tried this and like it – ‘a fresh stylish approach to searching the net, which delivers relevent results’ - but will we all leave Google for it … time will tell. Try it yourself and let us know what you think http://www.bing.com/

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Any Question Answered – from your mobile phone

Business News, Technology | Posted by admin
May 28 2009

Got a question that needs a quick answer? AQA63336 is an innovative mobile text based service – you text a question, they text the answer … simple.  You can become a publisher too and make money by getting involved.

“AQA2U is a new micro-publishing service where anyone with a mobile phone can set themselves up as a publisher to write content which is then texted to fans’ and followers’ mobile phones”

A great idea or just another way to spend your phone credit? – find out more at www.aqa.63336.com

Popularity: 34% [?]

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Business by Numbers – online business planning tool launched!

Business News, Client News, Technology | Posted by admin
May 28 2009

Just launched, Business by Numbers is the world’s first online ‘cloud based’ tool and therefore comes with a number of unique benefits ensuring that any business gets off to the best possible start.

Business by Numbers, powered by Sigma, is bespoke software that works as a business calculator and simulator. Simple to follow & easy to navigate,  it’s designed to look and function like spreadsheets. You are however, now in control of your own powerful database. 

  •       No software downloads – software is accessed via your browser 
  •       Data is automatically saved – no lost work if your connection fails   
  •       Data is stored securely online in your unique account
  •       Work online with others in real time

Assess your business ideas; investigate “what if” scenarios; simulate your business in numbers and get to grips with how your business needs to function. 

Check it out and test it FREE at www.businessbynumbers.co.uk

Popularity: 39% [?]

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