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NEWS
UKWISPA MEMBERSHIP SOARS
AS FIXED WIRELESS ACCESS
BROADBAND ELEVATES TO
MAINSTREAM
The number of Fixed Wireless Access internet providers
across the UK has jumped as homes and businesses create
demand for faster broadband.
Ofcom, the regulating body of UK communications services, has
also joined the UK Wireless Internet Service Providers
Association (UKWISPA), the official trade body recognised by UK
authorities for the high-standard delivery of internet access
services. Becoming a key stakeholder in UKWISPA, Ofcom is
recognising fixed wireless as a mainstream broadband service to
the public.
“In light of our current climate where remote working, education
and socialisation has become the norm, the public are becoming
especially frustrated with the lack of improvement to the
broadband landscape. Much of this remote interaction is likely to
continue past the COVID-19 crisis and, as a result, more help is
needed to ensure that everyone receives the adequate bandwidth
to suit this new way of life,” said David Burns, Chairman of
UKWISPA. “UKWISPA members have been dedicated to doing
so for decades, but the role of fixed wireless is now more
important than ever. The recent support from Ofcom and surge in
members, together with the release of next-generation multigigabit
wireless systems are all key indicators of the vital role of
Fixed Wireless in addressing the urgent need for better quality
internet access for everyone.”
Ofcom joins the likes of Briant Communications, Voneus and
GigaAir as recent new members of UKWISPA, taking the total
membership to over 100. To kick start their involvement, Ofcom
is consulting with UKWISPA to include Fixed Wireless Access
(FWA) broadband in their formal annual Connected Nations
report. This puts FWA technology alongside fixed line, fibre and
mobile connectivity as the primary connection options for homes
and business.
There is, certainly, a pattern to this frustration, with more rural
areas such as the rural north of England, Northern Ireland, much
of Wales and Scotland suffering some of the slowest broadband
speeds due to lack of network development. The issue is
affecting both residential and corporate users and is becoming
more problematic as the line between these two demographics
become ever blurred in recent months.
“As a regulator, Ofcom sets the rules, allocates the spectrum and
sets the policies for broadband,” continued Burns. “By joining
UKWISPA, a symbiosis is created where wireless operators can
affordably and efficiently improve their broadband quality whilst
providing Ofcom with the valuable data required to roadmap a
plan for improving connectivity nationwide.”
DIGICERT AND VALIMAIL
PARTNER TO HELP
COMPANIES DISPLAY BRAND
IN EMAIL, GET BIMI-READY
The Home Office has commissioned the Migration
Advisory Committee (MAC) to compile a Shortage
Occupation List focused on RQF levels 3 – 5 (medium
skilled) and report back to the Government in September.
DigiCert, Inc. and Valimail,the leading provider of identitybased
anti-phishing solutions, today announced that they are
partnering to help companies prepare for Brand Indicators for
Message Identification (BIMI), a new standard currently in pilot
that allows companies to display a verified logo in emails with a
Verified Mark Certificate (VMC).
“DigiCert is pleased to partner with Valimail to support pilots
that advance the BIMI email security standard with VMCs,”
said DigiCert Senior Director of Business Development Dean
Coclin. “We anticipate growing demand for digital certificates
displaying verified logos in email and are developing scalable
solutions to help companies be ready on day one.”
“BIMI is a huge step forward for email marketing, and when
combined with DMARC enforcement it will help make the entire
ecosystem more secure,” said Steve Mock, VP of Business
Development for Valimail. “We’re very proud to be working with
DigiCert to create a one-stop shop for companies to make
themselves BIMI-ready.”
SURREY RESEARCH PARK
WELCOMES BMTA
BMTA has moved to The Surrey Technology Centre at
Surrey Research Park to benefit from the collaborative
potential of co-location with leading scientific and
technology organisations.
A major centre of excellence in technology, science, health,
space and engineering, Surrey Research Park is owned and
operated by the University of Surrey. BMTA chose to relocate
to Surrey Research Park because of the synergies with its
customer base that are embedded in the scientific and
technology markets and the industry clusters on the Park. A
great emphasis at Surrey Research Park is the collaborative
culture between tenant companies on the Park and
researchers at the University of Surrey.
Surrey Research Park is delighted to welcome BMTA and
in the current environment it is evident that now more than
ever companies are looking to utilise networks, collaborate
and innovate.