The UK 5G launch Season Is In Full Swing, But It Is A Pale Shadow Of What We Need - 4G Still Reigns Supreme
5G has arrived – or has it? At the time of writing, EE, Vodafone and Three have announced the availability of the UK’s first 5G networks, and O2 has announced launch plans. The new services are surprisingly limited in geographic coverage, performance and features, focussing on broadband only applications. The massive IoT connectivity application of the services has been delayed to 2023. The current incarnation in all carriers except Three UK does not offer the promised alternative to replace leased lines (‘millimeter wave’). Even the much hyped mobile broadband speeds have been downgraded from Gigabits to burst rates in the hundreds of Mbps at best. Add in the lack of reliability, spotty coverage and inconsistency in commercial approach, and 5G is no more than a work in progress.
Stadium Seating First in Telford
A UK first has been announced at a sports venue in Telford. Its grandstand is to become the first in the country to have seating that increases capacity when used for standing.
How Real-Time Visibility Of The Supply Chain Can Help Mitigate Food Waste
In today’s market, consumer demands have not only driven supply chain efficiencies for greater speed and convenience but are increasingly now forcing retailers to address expectations of improved sustainability. The consequences of keeping up with customers’ wishes aren’t always easy and may have an adverse effect on short term business plans and processes, especially if your supply chain isn’t as seamless and transparent as it should be. Even the smallest of inefficiencies can add up and lead to all manner of waste during production, transport and even disposal.
Electrical Compliance – quality and safety are being swept aside by cost-cutting
By Ian Carnall, Managing Director of Guardian Electrical Compliance Ltd
Electrical compliance is a legal duty, as specified within the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 (EaWR). Unfortunately, far too many duty-holders see this an obligation that must be dealt with as quickly and cheaply as possible, leading to a box-ticking, corner cutting attitude to compliance.
Global merger integrates data-led consulting and technical authority
- Deal struck between 1.1bn GBP global consultancy GHD Group and UK-based people movement and analytics business Movement Strategies
- Merger will enhance GHD Group’s consulting, technical, data and digital solutions, and add sports and events sectors expertise to its global proposition
- The move adds 35 Movement Strategies team members in London to the 600 GHD staff in Europe, Middle East and Africa, and global headcount of over 10,000
UK people movement and analytics business, Movement Strategies, has joined forces with global consultancy, GHD Group.
