FlexFibre co-founder Neil Lonergan's article in #Datacentredynamics on 'What the rise in Internet speeds and the growth of connectivity means for data centres.' Written in Nov last year, the advent of COVID19 has reinforced this view with the lockdowns. bit.ly/2D81hlQ

Can #VR get you fit? In a week where the PM has highlighted efforts to combat #obesity, can #tech be the answer? bit.ly/2ZZ6NjO

#Amazon's profits in 2020 are a sure sign that #connectivity and online shopping has changed consumer behaviour irrevocably. With its #datacentres acting as the web's infrastructure, is Amazon becoming 'unstoppable' as was alleged at an antitrust hearing? bit.ly/3ibkgv9

Is the US and China dispute going to lead to a splintering of the #internet? Will it be a new divide in a potential Cold War between authoritarian regimes and the West? bbc.in/3ksqp85

Oxford University is getting the UK's largest #supercomputer for #AI research. Developed by French company Atos, the system will put Oxford at the heart of UK-based AI research. bit.ly/3is9aC1

When it comes to powering the #IoT, will ambient light be the answer? New techniques in photovoltaic cells indicate it might help power the #data economy of the near future. bit.ly/3ivnY2X

What are the advantages of a #leasedline for your business? Getting access to the #Cloud for any organisation can lead to a new way of doing business and reaching new customers, as well as building flexibility into your processes. bit.ly/2PFSWsH

Google has written an open letter to Australians, saying plans to make them pay media owners for content could force them to charge for their services. But in this era of #fakenews, shouldn't media be properly compensated for quality not click-bait? bit.ly/3h2NRXm

Another sign that #connectivity and #datacentres are at the forefront of a new Cold War. Australia believes the Huawei-built data centre in Papua New Guinea, financed by a Chinese govt loan, contains "glaring errors" that would allow spying. bit.ly/3ayxj73

How much #data does your organisation generate? And why it's important that you know! Data is classed as the 'new oil,' and it's a resource that needs careful management for any company in our #connectivity driven age. bit.ly/2Q2U4H3

Is #homeworking here to stay after Covid? Some think so - and the BBCs latest survey indicates how some managers are thinking, but the impact on city centres could be severe. bbc.in/32qrhSu

Will the government's campaign to get workers back to offices succeed? It's testament to the power of #connectivity and flexible #bandwidth that city centres seem to have emptied as #remoteworking has taken hold. bbc.in/3gW5BCQ

With the November election coming up in the US, will #deepfakes become more problematic? Microsoft has unveiled a tool to detect fraudulent videos, the latest technology to be used in the ongoing battle between real and fake news. bbc.in/3lJElew

The demand for office space is changing. A serious rethink is going on throughout the UK with companies re-evaluating their needs. At FlexFibre, we have seen demand for #networks & flexible #bandwidth increase as #homeworking has risen. bit.ly/2I5Hfed

What is Nielsen's Law of Internet #Bandwidth Speed? And what does it means for #connectivity? With the pandemic increasing the trend to #homeworking, #ondemand bandwidth & #Cloudmigration, this trend is increasing at a quicker rate. bit.ly/3dCqpzn youtube.com/watch?v=2yiBWj…

As Facebook demands that New York University researchers halt the collection of data via adobserver showing who is being micro-targeted by political ads, there is no doubt that democracy hinges on #connectivity. Accountability for this technology is key. bit.ly/3mivWOI

Interesting article from the Sydney Morning Herald about 'Technostress.' Has your #homeworking brought about any of the symptoms? From London to Sydney, we have advised our clients on #remoteworking, but new #HR and Management techniques are needed. bit.ly/3omwi8J

With the race to find a #vaccine on, is our #connectivity giving humanity a new perspective on nature? With modern #science now composed of vast data sets, it is impossible for the human brain to comprehend the patters. Can a #network do better instead? bit.ly/2Te7Zwf

Almost a year ago today, FlexFibre published this article by Neil Lonergan, our co-founder, on how the rise in internet speeds is closely reflected in the rise of #datacentres. Who knew what 2020 would bring to speed this up? datacenterdynamics.com/en/opinions/wh…

Interesting interview with former head of #NCSC about the UK's preparation for a #cyberwar: Don't weaponise the Internet, but make sure it's robust in defence. Offensive #cyber is hard to control, and to keep secure. #Connectivity is the new battleground. bbc.in/3eQwfO9