Podcasts about Openreach

The guys were delighted to welcome special guest Juliette Scott from Openreach, following their half-term break. Openreach is the UK's biggest wholesaler of telecoms infrastructure, including all the legacy stuff, and Juliette is one of the people responsible for migration from old to new. So they start by talking about that, as well as the broader UK fixed line telecoms environment. They eventually move on to acknowledge the completion of the merger between UK MNOs Vodafone and Three, before concluding with a spot of light AI doom-mongering.

People in large areas of Petersfield still cannot order full fibre broadband, more than three years after Openreach started its rollout. The project to connect homes and businesses to the fibre network began in June 2021. But coverage remains patchy. Local business owner Roamy Hunt is one Petersfield resident who lives on a modern estate but who is still having to contend with 20th Century connectivity. She spoke to Shine Radio's Stephen Martin See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Abby Chicken, Head of Sustainability at Openreach discusses leading one of the UK's largest fleet transitions to electric vehicles. Abby shares insights into Openreach's recent order of 3,500 electric vans and the challenges of implementing EVs across their nationwide engineer fleet. With her unique background in retail, sustainability, and passion for wildlife conservation, Abby brings a fresh perspective on how to motivate driver adoption and overcome infrastructure hurdles. Learn how her early experiences, from representing Wales in rowing to championing workplace inclusion, have shaped her approach to driving sustainable change at Openreach. Abby Chicken https://www.linkedin.com/in/abby-chicken-a8464353/ Openreach https://www.openreach.com Merlin Bird ID app https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/merlin-bird-id-by-cornell-lab/id773457673

How does one of the UK's largest infrastructure companies successfully transition 27,000 employees to achieve net zero? Abby Chicken, Head of Sustainability at Openreach, reveals practical strategies for tackling major sustainability challenges - from electrifying the UK's second-largest van fleet to engaging thousands of employees and suppliers in sustainable practices. Whether you're leading a large-scale transformation or just starting your sustainability journey, this episode provides actionable insights on driving organisational change while maintaining business performance.

Openreach is fined over £1 million after an electrical technician dies falling into a river in Wales……electricians are warned not to post pictures of their power tools on social media……and six people die from electrocution as they prepare for a wedding in Uganda…Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Solar Trade Sales, your easy one stop shop for all things solar, whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale counter.============================================Show Notes

As economic conditions continue to create complexity, it's easy to look for quick fixes and short-cuts that ringfence and protect margin and profit. But at what cost? Almost every week a new scandal breaks of an organisation breaching standards and causing harm either to humans or the environment. Ethics, it seems, are on the wane. But what are they and why do they matter? In this episode, Jen, Dom and Cat ask Roger Steare – the corporate philosopher – to explain the cruciality of ethics in business, not least in the age of AI. More importantly, we discuss the role internal communication can play in upholding ethics in the workplace, in a way that serves both people and planet.   Takeaways Ethics is the way we think about and debate how to lead a good life in every aspect of our lives. Ethics in business is a force for good, but it requires leaders of good character and a shift in mindset towards a healthier society. Effective dialogue and communication are essential for ethical decision-making and creating a well-functioning organisation. There is a growing pressure and expectation for organisations to do good for society, but there is a gap between business and societal values that needs to be bridged. The addiction to consumer capitalism and the focus on profit and growth hinder the pursuit of a good life and a sustainable civilisation. Cultural transformation in organisations can happen rapidly when leaders prioritise ethical decision-making and create a culture of trust and dialogue. organisations should align their values with universal moral values and apply the 'gulag test' to ensure their values are morally sound. Generative AI poses risks such as bias, misinformation, security breaches, and lack of accountability. Internal communicators should engage in moral education and facilitate discussions at all levels of their profession. Courage is required to take a stance and do the right thing in shaping the future of organisations and society. It is important to focus on the good work and responsible leadership as an antidote to the pervasive disaster narratives in mainstream media.   About Roger Steare Roger Steare is The Corporate Philosopher recognised worldwide as a leading expert on moral reasoning, values-based leadership and culture, and the responsible use of AI. He has collaborated with CEOs and their teams across multiple industries to address billion-dollar ethical challenges and opportunities, focusing on reflection, learning, and a commitment to positive change. Notable partnerships include working with Joe Garner at HSBC in 2007, Openreach in 2012, and Nationwide Building Society in 2016, aiming to foster a culture of social purpose and ethics. In 2023, Joe wrote this testimonial of their work together. “Roger is brilliant in his field and thinks very differently from most.” Following the 2010 Gulf of Mexico disaster, BP asked Roger to develop a global Ethical Leadership program for 4,000 leaders. The program was so impactful that it earned recognition from the US Department of Justice in 2016 as part of the US$20.8 billion Consent Agreement with BP. In 2012, after RBS's massive restructuring, he was sought for a leadership and culture transformation program in collaboration with PwC, earning high praise from CEO Stephen Hester for the shared learning and growth experience. In 2021, he was invited to help a national government to define those moral values that are essential for a fairer society. Drawing on insights from anthropology, psychology, and moral philosophy, he recommended Humanity, Justice, Wisdom, Courage, Temperance, and Resilience as the values that define a fair and prosperous society.   Find out more about Roger Website:            https://thecorporatephilosopher.org/ LinkedIn:           https://www.linkedin.com/in/rogersteare/ Books:                https://thecorporatephilosopher.org/book/  

How can you thrive amidst changes in AT education?This episode of "DedicATed" features host Katie Scott, MS, ATC, and District Four Director Scott Lawrance, DHSc, LAT, ATC, as they explore critical aspects of the athletic training profession, including getting involved at the state level and driving change within the association. The conversation also touches on the evolving landscape of athletic training education and strategies to thrive in this dynamic profession.Lawrance's deep passion for the profession shines through as he shares what he loves about being an athletic trainer. New graduates and those entering their first AT job will find valuable advice in this discussion. This episode is a great source of inspiration for anyone in the athletic training profession, offering practical wisdom for personal and professional growth.“DedicATed” is a series in which we visit with ATs who have a passion for the profession. Whether it's someone in a leadership role, an AT who is making strides in research or a member who is bringing increased awareness of the profession by working in an emerged setting, “DedicATed” highlights their stories and path as they advance athletic training.RESOURCES:NATA State Leaders informationCurrent volunteer positions openReach out to the Professional Education Committee (PEC)Find the latest information about athletic training educationRead more about the GLATA splitVisit www.nata.org/be-nata to renew your NATA membership for 2024! Follow The National Athletic Trainers' Association on social media!FacebookTwitterInstagramLinkedInHave an idea for an episode or series? Send us an email! thenatacast@nata.org

Ian King examines the latest inflation figures with Sky's business correspondent, Gurpreet Narwan. Ian speaks to chief executive of Openreach about government targets to deliver nationwide superfast broadband by 2030. Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves joins Ian to chat about the economy and a very important chess mach. He also discusses post-covid recovery within the hospitality industry with the President of Operations at the Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts company.

This special episode is guest hosted by Emma-Ruth Arnaz-Pemberton, chair of APM's PMO Specific Interest Group, and Director of Consulting Services at Wellingtone. She's in conversation with Catherine Lumb of Openreach. The Fibre and Network Delivery PMO at Openreach was the recipient of APM's 2022 PMO of the Year award. The judges praised the PMO for “working on relationships and on accessible ways to being benefits” and also for “generating joy through the work itself.” Listen to hear Catherine talk about how and why the PMO was established, the transformation journey it went on, and also why PMOs have something of an image problem – and how to break the bias. Spotify users – please answer our listener poll. Contact: apmpodcast@thinkpublishing.co.uk

How does Sheffield compare with Silicon Valley? What if we reimagined degrees for the 21st century? How do you feel about driving a computer with wheels?   In this week's 5 Big Questions interview we talk to British Silicon Valley entrepreneur and technology executive DAVID RICHARDS MBE.   Known for: Chairman, President & CEO - WANDisco Trustee - The David & Jane Richards Family Foundation Founder - EyUp Co-Founder - LaptopsForKids Non-Executive Director - TechNation Former Vice President - Netmanage, Inc Former Chairman & CEO - Librados, Inc Former CEO - Insevo   The Big 5 Questions: How do you measure the impact of what you do? How should people/businesses be preparing for the future? How do we build the workforce we need for that future? How do you use creativity to solve problems? How do you collaborate?   Key quotes: “He's probably a genius. As a summer intern at IBM they filed three patents based on his work, as an intern. That doesn't happen every day.” “We have probably the only usable implementation of Paxos in the world.” "What we'd actually built a product using massive scale data and actually everybody said how come your revenues aren't through the roof? And it was because the data sets weren't there yet. Then along came 5G.” “I was at a conference where Jaguar LandRover said that their passion and focus was their products and customers, but their monetisation was data.” “The competition is going to be the power of your algorithms and the data sets that you have, which is why Tesla have been so successful. Our technology now is being used to move these colossal data sets, some as large as an exabyte, growing at fifty percent per year. So our technology turns out to be very important with the advent of 5G and we're sat in a very good place right now.” “The beautiful thing with our business is we're licensing intellectual property, we're not selling services or shipping goods. When it hits, scaling a business like ours isn't actually complicated. It's like that old Mousetrap game, you build it, and then you watch the ball go around. Structurally our operating margins, even on ten times current sales and revenue, the incremental cost increase would be small.” “Social impact is critical for this business. We will not do deals with social media companies and gambling companies because they can't be trusted.” “My personal viewpoint is that the regulation on the gambling industry in the UK is just an absolute travesty. Why do we let these guys get away with it? And now when they're using data science techniques they can figure out the level at which they can maximise their revenue from an individual. In the same way, the tricks that Facebook have played on us in the past are not good for society.” "We sourced 15,000 laptops in less than six months and that had a huge positive impact on the business because the local economy and people in our locale can trust us.” “We have to find a way as a nation to provide free, safe and secure Internet for those who need it the most. It's not just giving them free Internet, it's empowering the community. But the most critical thing then is that you measure the impact — independently — and publish the research. Then you can go to government and say ‘you should nationalise OpenReach because the socio-economic impact is going to be this.' You can solve digital poverty very quickly if you adopt this strategy.” “I'm just appalled at the UK's education system, I have to be honest. It was designed by Victorians and the class system was very important. I think it's indicative of a huge weakness in our economy and society.” “The dirty little secret we have in this country, is we can't hire fresh graduates and put them straight into our company. We have a shortage of hundreds of thousands of software engineers in the UK. But the good news is the solution is incredibly simple.” “Philosophy is a brilliant lead-up to computing. You can do philosophy and then go on to do something else. You can have a brilliant education but you need to do the bit at the end where you train someone with the skills for a job.” “Every one of our offices has on the wall the Einstein quote, ‘imagination is more important than knowledge, for knowledge is limited whereas imagination embraces the entire world.'”   Useful links: David Richards MBE on LinkedIn Derwent Edge (via Wikipedia) WANdisco PLC WANdisco (via Wikipedia) Dr Yeturu Aahlad (profile via Crunchbase) Sun Microsystems (via Wikipedia) Paxos (via Wikipedia) Leslie Lamport (via Wikipedia) Tesla Geoffrey A. Moore — Crossing The Chasm (via hive.co.uk) Geoffrey A. Moore — Inside The Tornado (via hive.co.uk) Dr Charlotte Rae's 5 Big Questions interview Dryden Estate, Southey Green in Sheffield cheap broadband pilot (via Sheffield The Star) David and Jane Richards Family Foundation Eyup Coding Academy Sheffield Hallam University AMRC   This episode was recorded in November 2022 Interviewer: Richard Freeman for always possible Editor: CJ Thorpe-Tracey for Lo Fi Arts

This morning, Lisa Nandy defied party orders by joining a picket line in Wigan to support striking BT and Openreach staff. This comes after last week, Keir Starmer sacked Sam Tarry MP, who went on an unauthorised media round at an RMT picket line. Similarly, Labour's biggest union, Unite, threatened to pull all funding from the party over the Labour leader's refusal to back strike action. Is Keir Starmer losing control over his party? Also on the podcast, what's the latest on the Liz Truss vs Rishi Sunak leadership contest? Max Jeffery is joined by Isabel Hardman and James Forsyth. Produced by Natasha Feroze.

In this episode, Zaid talks about the importance ensuring mental health is no longer a taboo topic to be spoken about within the workplace and, demonstrates his passion for team development. He also shares valuable advice for those just starting or early on in their careers based on what he has learnt throughout his career... Who is Zaid?

Today on The Route to Networking podcast, our Senior Fibre Consultant, Max Penn, is joined by Richard Jackson.Richard has been at Openreach for 4 years now.  Richard started off as the Head of Programme Management Office, and has moved his way up in the company to the Principal of the Fibre First Strategy and Transformation.Richard helps us put in perspective how important Fibre has been since the start of the pandemic, with the demand now being higher than ever before. He encourages those without any experience in this field to consider a career in this ever-growing and successful market. If you have any questions for Richard, or you are interested in a career in the Fibre space, send him a message on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-jackson-242b5755/#experience

The UK telephone system is being upgraded to an all-IP service from the old PSTN with a completion deadline of Dec 2025. What does this mean for installers and their customers with security alarms? We talk to Nick Whiting of BT Redcare to find out how you can plan ahead to safely migrate your current customers and find new ones.

In Episode 3 of Series 7 of The Rights Track, Professor Diane Coyle, Bennett Professor of Public Policy at the University of Cambridge and co-director of the Bennett Institute joins Todd to discuss the dizzying digital changes over the last 25 years, how it has disrupted the economy and impacted on our lives. Transcript Todd Landman  0:01  Welcome to The Rights Track podcast which gets the hard facts about the human rights challenges facing us today. In Series 7, we're discussing human rights in a digital world. I'm Todd Landman, in our third episode of the series, I'm delighted to be joined by Professor Diane Coyle. Diane is Bennett Professor of Public Policy at the University of Cambridge and co- directs the Bennett Institute, where she leads research under the themes of progress and productivity. Her most recent book- Cogs and Monsters - explores the problems and opportunities for economics today, in light of the dizzying changes in digital technology, big data, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. And today we're asking her, why is it that digital is so very disruptive? So welcome, Diane, it's wonderful to have you here on this episode of The Rights Track. Diane Coyle  0:49  It's a pleasure, I'm flattered to be invited. Todd Landman  0:52  Well, it's great. And you know, I was reading Cogs and Monsters over the holidays and enjoy very much your dissection of you know, the state of the discipline of economics and where it's going, and some of its challenges, etc. But I was really taken by the section on digital technology and digital transformation. And you, you reference your 1997 book, The Weightless World. And of course, that was 25 years ago. So the time between the publication of The Weightless World and Cogs and Monsters. And you know, factoring in Moore's Law of technological change, a lot has happened over these 25 years. So I wonder if I could just start by asking you, what are the sort of broad brush, absolutely huge changes in this area? And what has been their impact on economics? Diane Coyle  1:34  Well, where to start, as you say, it's 25 years since I first got interested in digital technology, and was always sure, it was going to be transformative. But for a lot of economists, that was not obvious for quite a while. And I remember talking to one very senior figure in the UK profession who said, well, this digital stuff, it's going to reduce transactions costs a little bit, but we know how to handle transactions costs in our models so, so what's so special about this? And I suppose they've been inflection points where small changes or what might seem to be small changes bring about very large consequences. One of those was the switch from dial up internet, to broadband. And simply the loss of friction in the sort of *dial-up joining sound* when the modem did the handshake, for those who are old enough to remember, it made a big difference in the kind of services and opportunities that people thought they were able to put online and expanding the audience for them. And then the other was 2007, and the smartphone. Steve Jobs at that iconic Apple press conference, holding up the first smartphone first iPhone, which converged with the arrival of 3G, so that data transmission became cheaper and more possible at volume and speed. And also the kind of market design ideas in economics that enabled the creation of apps and in particular, matching apps and digital platforms. And if you look at what's happened since 2007, both in terms of individual behaviour and economic transactions, the fact that we spend a whole day a week, whole 24 hours a week, I think it's 28 now, online. And the new kinds of business models and the way that markets have restructured, it has been absolutely extraordinary. And I think in many areas, we're only just beginning to think through what the consequences are, and what the implications are for politics and policy and regulatory choices. Todd Landman  3:38  Thank you for that. And you know, that rapid expansion just in terms of volume, scale, speed has fundamentally transformed our lives. I remember Steve Jobs, the announcement and I thought what am I ever going to do with that? Why do I need a phone that takes a picture? And equally when the iPad came out, I thought, I'm not sure how I'm going to use that now of course I can't live without one. And it sort of does. It changes our workflow, it changes our productivity, people who are amenable to multitasking find that these devices do help us and of course, being able to share information at rapid speed. As we know, through the pandemic, we've been able to communicate and stay on, on track in some ways in engaging with the sorts of things that we do. And so I wanted to focus a little bit on those that haven't really experienced this incredible transformation. I was recently at an event where a representative from one of the local housing association said well, we have about you know, 10,000 houses in our portfolio, if we add up all the housing associations in our, our portfolio plus other providers that might be 100,000 houses in this region, most of whom do not have access to these digital transformations. So what could you say about the sort of the left out, the left behind or the famous word about the digital divide? How do we address some of those issues, both economically but also maybe in policy terms? Diane Coyle  4:52  In different ways it's a different level of the digital divide, and one is just the sheer network infrastructure. And the economics of these networks is such that population density really makes a difference to their financial viability. So to get universal service at high speed, there has to be public subsidy for it. In this country, we've got a government that has since Mrs. Thatcher's time being focused on you try all the market solutions possible first, and then grudgingly, you have some public intervention. And I think there should have been public intervention long ago and much more focused on minimum universal service. Ofcom does set standards and I think the standards that they have set are now outdated by the technology. So that needs revisiting, and then the investments got to happen. And we've had, you know, more or less monopoly of Openreach having the core of the network. And that problem hasn't really been fixed. So there's a set of problems about network infrastructure, and who's going to pay for it, and universal services and utility. And then there's access to devices and the payment plans. And for that, you know, obviously, smartphones are expensive, we've got plans where you can get the handset subsidised if you sign up to a reasonably expensive data plan. But lots of people can't do that. And this is a universal problem in all countries, because they're all pretty unequal. And so the people who are best off have best access. During the pandemic that's been diabolically bad, in particular for schoolchildren who've been learning online. And if you've got a limited plan, limited data, and you've only got a phone, not a tablet or a computer, you're not going to learn, you're not going to learn that learning deficit is going to scar those individuals for the rest of their working careers. So that has been a problem. And I'm not sure I've got an easy fix for this except that this is a necessity of modern life. And if people need subsidising to get necessities, if we subsidise their energy, for example, then we should be subsidising their connectivity as well. And then there's this sort of whole digital literacy bit, which is a whole other kettle of fish. And how do we teach people to be properly sophisticated consumers of whatever it is, whether it's social media misinformation, or whether it's price comparison websites, and how to interpret the information that you're getting from those.  Todd Landman  7:18  When I've listened to you, you know, it feels like you're making the case for digital connectivity as almost a public good like access to health care, education, social welfare, social, you know, the social safety net, if you will, is that your view that this really is, you know, akin to the provision of education and health and welfare?  Diane Coyle  7:43  I think it is because it's about conveying information really. And this is the fundamental characteristic of information and how that drives economic growth, particularly in what we call the knowledge economy. And all of this is useful because it gives people information to do things that make their lives easier or better in some way that matters to them. A trivial example might be, you've got an app on your phone that helps you navigate around the city so that you don't waste time because your bus isn't running. So that's one kind of valuable information and the time saving that goes with that. But you know, that's, that's the fundamental point of it. It's accessing public services online is almost essential now, leading your daily life, making it more convenient, making it more enjoyable, in business, using the information that you can get to deliver better services to your customers. So it's all, it's all about information. And that is the key characteristic of information - it is a public good, it's non-rival. Todd Landman  8:38  Ah it is a non-rival public good and it's very interesting that that crosses over with a lot of discourse of the Human Rights field around rights to information, rights to be informed, etc. But also date obligations to progressive really realise that the fulfilment of social, economic and cultural rights. So there's a really interesting communication or conversation, if you will, that could take place between economists and human rights people around the provision of non-rival public goods. But the other thing that I was struck by what you said was this idea about digital literacy about not knowing in a way, how good all this can be for you, but also what some of the pitfalls are, how is one a good consumer of digital information, but also what's the unwitting phenomenon of people sharing tremendous amounts of information about themselves in the absence of that digital literacy, literacy? And I know you've done some work on you know, how much is your data worth? So how do we calculate what people's data is worth in the marketplace? Diane Coyle  9:36  Aha, how much time have you got? Actually, my colleague here in the economics department, Wei Xiong has done some work looking at Chinese data on how concerned users of one of the huge apps are about privacy. And the finding there that is really interesting. You know, there's this privacy paradox. People say they care and then they act as if they don't, and they found that people care more the more sophisticated a user they are. So people who don't go online very much or don't think about it very much don't care about their privacy, but the more people use it, and learn about the pitfalls, I suppose the more they care about, about the privacy questions. But this is this is a really interesting area. And it's an ongoing area of research for me. And, you know it operates at different levels. So one is just what's it worth to the economy? People think data is an asset, because it helps businesses tailor their services better, develop better products, serve their customers better, make more money, which is a good thing in a capitalist economy. And there's a growing gap between the most productive companies and all the rest. So the top 5% In most OECD countries are pulling further away in terms of productivity and also profitability. More and more research is suggesting that's because they are using digital tools better, they using predictive analytics, they are building their own software to use the data, growing databases. So all of those more digital firms are becoming more productive and sort of winning the competitive race, the competitive rivalry that takes place in market economies. So we would like more firms to do that, to grow the economy and grow jobs and make better products and services. But then there's also the individual point that you alluded to. And being an economist, I think about this in terms of externalities. And as the negative externality that you pointed to that your behaviour online, or the data that people accumulate about you online, can reveal things about you that you don't want to be known. Or you can do the same about other people, you can reveal things about people who are like you, or people who are connected with you that they don't want, want known. And there are also positive externalities that come from joining up data, because a lot of the value, a lot of the information value depends on putting data in context. And even something that seems very personal. Like, do I have a temperature right now? Obviously, has positive information value for the people around me. And so to make use of this, to give people, you know, better quality lives better information, we need to think about how do we get data shared in good ways that creates value for people and doesn't invade their privacy? So this debate, I think is in in a pretty terrible state. And I'd be interested to know what you think about this, I think part of problem is that it's always thought about in terms of individual rights, and actually, it's a data captures relationships and context. Todd Landman  12:38  Yes, and you know, so a lot of the human rights discourse is around the right of the individual. But of course, there are group rights and collective rights that are equally as important. So one can look at minority rights, for example, and other collective rights. So there is that tension in human rights discourse in human rights law between the absolute fundamental rights of the individual vis-à-vis the state then vis-à-vis non-state actors, including businesses, but also non, non, not for profit organisations. And then collective rights - does a group of people have a right to maintain a certain set of practices, or certain linguistic tendencies or textbooks in mother tongue language? Which is a it's a whole another podcast about that I'm sure. So yeah, I think you put your finger on a very interesting tension between these things. And I, I guess, I want to pivot to this idea of capitalism without capital. So you, you mentioned the idea about productivity, growing the economy, jobs, and which is good for capitalism, as you say, but a lot of people have observed that actually, you know, companies like an Uber or any other kind of online car provider, or Airbnb, these are property companies without property. These are taxi companies without taxis. So they're actually wiping out any of the kind of overheads by having to run a big fleet of cars. And yet, the markup on that is, is very high. I mean, I went to one of these data centres in London, where they command all of the data needed to run a successful taxi company. And they get 26,000 bookings a day, I think, at the time, and they were optimising to the point that even if one of their drivers was on the way home, they made sure that there was a fair in the car on the way home because that meant that that car was earning money on the way home. So this phenomenon of the capitalism without capital, I mean, it's it's a bit of a misnomer, because it still requires infrastructure. It still requires devices and cars, but it shifts, you know, who owns what, who does what and where the margins sits. So, what can you say about this changing nature of capitalism in the face of this new phenomenon of digital technologies? Diane Coyle 14:39 It's a big question. I think the relationship between the material and the immaterial is really interesting. And the scale of the physical investment needed in data centres, or the energy use is often overlooked, although people are starting to talk about that more. And as you say, some platform companies operate by pushing the need to invest both in whether it's cars, physical capital, but also their own human capital, they're pushing that out to individuals. And what that means is that we're getting under investment, including in human capital, if you're a gig worker, your incentive to invest in your own training, when you're bearing all of the risk of fluctuations in the business is diminished. So that's quite interesting, too. And then we've got this construct of intellectual property or non-material property, hugely valuable, the stock market value put on companies that hold a lot of data or have a certain kind of brand or reputation is absolutely immense. And yet, it doesn't act like normal, old fashioned physical kinds of capital. It's got very different depreciation characteristics, you can, it can lose its value overnight, if there's a hit to reputation, or if a secret gets gets out and get shared. And I think the construct of property, intellectual property, intangible property is just as an individual right to own the property or corporate right to own the property is just highly problematic. And I would much rather we start to think in terms of rights to access - who has rights to access what? And, you know, particularly going back to data, what can, what can who know about somebody? Because part of the privacy issue is that whether it's big tech firms or governments, they're in a position to start joining up all kinds of data about people. And that's the problem. You don't mind your doctor, knowing very intimate details about you and having that data. You don't mind your bank manager, knowing what your bank balances, but you wouldn't want the government to join up all of those different bits of information about you and get that synoptic view, the Stasi, the East Germans had this term glesano which meant transparent people. And that I think, is is a real problem. So I came across this concept that you probably know more about the idea of privacy in public that comes from other parts of social science literature. It operates offline, it doesn't operate online. So can we start to think about those sorts of access rights or permissions rather than absolute property rights? Does that make sense? Todd Landman  17:21 Yeah, that makes sense. And you know, I was thinking about one of the extreme examples of the the intangibles, which is this non-fungible trading regime. So people are creating digital assets, if you will, that are then trading and you know, a digital asset by a famous artists can can sell on the market for for millions of pounds. And it it again, it gets back to some of the fundamental questions you ask in your book Cogs and Monsters about faith in the economy, you know, we think about coins and currency. Why do I accept the fact that you hand me a £10 note, and I say, that's a £10 note, which is worth something, when actually, it's just a piece of paper. So a lot of the economy is based on that transactional faith that has built up over centuries of people trading. And now of course, during the pandemic, cash and coins weren't used as much, we're going to electronic payment. Apple Pay has lifted its its cap on, you know, pounds per transaction. You know, there's a whole new world of financial transaction that feels even more ephemeral than economics has felt like in the past, and what can you say about sort of where are we going with all of this? What What's the new non-fungible that suddenly is going to have value in the market?  Diane Coyle 18:27 I don't really know. I mean, for NFT's, I can't help but believe that there's a bubble element to that. And that people, you know the art market is a pretty rigged market, if I can put it that way. So I think there are people in the market who are trying to create artificial value, if you like around NFT's. But I don't know the answer to your question and it sometimes seems that value has become so untethered, that surely it's unreal. And yet at the same time, there are people who haven't got enough cash to go and buy food, they're going to food banks, and how has that come about? Yet equally, there are intangible things that are really valuable. Trust is an intangible, and we wouldn't have an economy without it. Cultural or heritage assets, which I'm thinking about at the moment. You know, it's not that we assign value to the stones in Stonehenge in some normal economic sense, but, but there is an additional cultural value to that, and how should we start to think about that, and, you know, more and more of the economy is intangible. So we have to get our heads around this. Todd Landman  19:27 More and more, the economy's intangible. I'm gonna have to quote you on that. That's wonderful. I, I think then what the next thing I'm really interested in exploring with you is, is the role of the state and the way I want to enter this really is that you've already hinted at the idea that provision of no-rival public goods where there's clearly you know, a role for the state in that there is also a role for the state in the regulatory environment. And you know, of course, I was very sort of worried about your observation that the state can combine banking information with health information and know something about you in a connected way that re-identification but also that very private revelation about someone's individual circumstance. So what's that balance between the state helping, the state regulating and the state staying away? Because that's a big concern in human rights, we, we often say the state has a has a, you know, an obligation not to interfere in our rights, it has an obligation to protect us from violations of rights by third parties. And it has an obligation to fulfil its right commitments up to available economic capability and, you know, sort of state institutional capability. But boy, there's a tough balance here between how much we want the state to be involved and how much we really say, just stay away. What's your take on that? Diane Coyle 20:38 It's particularly difficult, isn't it when trust in government has declined, and when democracies seem to be becoming rather fragile? So you worry much more about these trade-offs with an authoritarian state, whose politicians you don't trust very much, I think these issues have become more acute than they might have been 25 years ago, I suppose. And at the same time, we need the state more than ever, because of the characteristics of the way the economy is changing. We've had this period since Thatcher and Reagan, when the pendulum in public discourse about economic policy has swung very firmly towards markets first state fills in the gaps corrects the market failure. And yet, we're in a period of technical innovation when we need standards. Just going back to data, we need somebody who will set the standards for interoperability and metadata so that we can enforce competition in digital markets, or technical standards for the next generation of mobile telephony. So we need the standard setting. And because of the non-rivalry, and because of the returns to scale, I think we're all much more interconnected economically than used to be the case. And those phenomena have always existed. They've always been, you know, big economies of scale, and autos and aerospace, but they are now so pervasive across the economy, that almost everything we do is going to affect other people, I think it's becoming a much more collective economy than it used to be. Or just think about the way that the productive companies are combining all of our data to use predictive analytics to do better things for us. So, I, my strong senses is that it's a more collective economy, because it's intangible because it's got this these elements of non-rivalry and scale. And so we're going to have to have a rethink of what kind of policy discourse do we have around that, and it's not markets first government then fixes a few problems. Todd Landman  22:40 Yeah and that idea of the collective economy really moves away from you know, the discipline of economics has often been characterised as residing in methodological individualism. And as long as you understand the individual rationality of people, you just aggregate that rationality and then you get market force, and you get supply and demand curves, you get equilibrium prices, and quantities, etc. But you're actually making a slightly different argument here that the interconnectivity of human behaviour is the interrelationships of one person's choices and the consequences or the as you say, the predictive analytics in a way talking about, well, we expect you to like these sets of products, and therefore you will go buy them, or we expect crime in this region, and therefore we put more resources there. That's a different enterprise. That's a much more holistic enterprise of looking at the, as you say, data in context, and it changes our way of thinking about modelling the economy, but also thinking about remodelling our relationship with the state. Diane Coyle 23:34 I think you're right, you know, we're in a world then of disequilibrium of non-linear, linear dynamics where things can tip one way or another very quickly, where decisions by state agencies will shape outcomes. And give a simple example in my kind of territory, if you've got digital markets that that tip so that there's generally one dominant company because of the underlying economic characteristics, then any decision that a competition authority takes about a merger, or dominant position is going to shape which company dominates the market. You know, if the merger goes ahead, it's one and if it doesn't, go ahead, it may be another one. So they become market shapers. And I think this is why there's more interest now in self-fulfilling outcomes and narratives which started to take off a little bit in economics more in some other disciplines. Because the narrative affects the outcome, it aligns people's ideas and incentives and points them all in the same in the same direction. So I often think about the Victorians and I think they, they had this kind of narrative of greatness, and legacy long-term prosperity, and so they built these huge town halls that you see in cities around the country. Joseph Bazalgette gave us 150 years' worth of capacity in the London sewers. So they had something going on in their heads. That was not the economics that we've had from 1979 up, up until just recently, they weren't doing cost benefit analysis or thinking about equilibrium supply and demand curves. Todd Landman  25:07 Yeah, it's a much bigger vision, isn't it? And you know, there's an observation now that data is the new oil. It's the oil of the future. And I wonder if, in closing, whether you could just say a few remarks about a) do you think it is the oil of the future? And what's that flow of oil going to look like? Is it just more and more data and more and more confusion? Or is there going to be some sort of consolidation, rationalisation and, and deeper understanding of the limits of the data enterprise and the digital enterprise? Or is it just too hard to say at this stage? Diane Coyle 25:36 Economists don't like that analogy at all because oil is a rival good and data is a non-rival good. So we in a very anoraky way say no, no, that's a very imperfect analogy. And I mean of course, the point is that it's going to be ubiquitous and essential. And people still talk about the digital economy. But before long, that will be like talking about the electricity economy. It'll just all be digital and data. But I think there's so much that we don't know. And so much of what will happen will be shaped by decisions taken in the near term, with, you know, the consequences for governance, really, we've talked a lot about the economics of it. But all of this has implications for governance and democracy and rights, which is where you come in. Todd Landman  26:18 Yes, absolutely and that's what we're exploring in this series of, of The Rights Track. So this has been a fascinating discussion, as ever, I really enjoy your insights and precision your use of language and correcting me about the, the rival nature of data that but that's an important correction and one that I absolutely accept. But you've also raised so many questions for us to think about in terms of governance, democracy, rights, individual rights versus collective rights. And this idea of the non-rival public good that will absolutely, our listeners will want to chew over that one for a long time. So for now, can I just thank you so much for joining us on this episode of The Rights Track. Chris Garrington 26:55 Thanks for listening to this episode of The Rights Track, which was presented by Todd Landman and produced by Chris Garrington of Research Podcasts with funding from 3DI. You can find detailed show notes on the website at www.rightstrack.org and don't forget to subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts to access future and earlier episodes.

Joining TNC's CEO, John Waterhouse, to share his expertise is one of TNC's very own Head of Consulting, Adrian Joyce.In this episode John and Adrian talk about Openreach's analogue network being completely switched off by the end of 2025, which inevitably means organisations need to review their telecoms estate to understand the impact and plan their response.Topics covered include:What is happening across the analogue network and why?What are the key dates between now and the switch off in 2025? Why organisations need to act now, even if they have migrated telephony away from PSTN & ISDNRecommended actions to take to mitigate the possible risks surrounding the switch off.If you would like to find out more about how TNC can help you, and your organisation, we would be delighted to talk to you and share our experience and knowledge. Please get in touch using the below contact details.https://www.networkcollective.co.uk/https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-network-collective Email: info@networkcollective.co.uk Music byRiptide by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4288-riptideLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

This week, Colin talks to Crystal Danbury, the director of safety and insurance for Sainsburys PLC, and who formerly led safety at companies such as Openreach, Geodis and Camelot. Crystal talks to Colin about the ways in which safety has evolved since the beginning of her own journey, the importance of being on the front lines of business in order to better assess requirements, and how to refine processes. KEY TAKEAWAYS Management are embracing the concept of talking to the people on the frontlines in order to get a better understanding of what is needed, and how things work more effectively. Meetings are crucial in establishing communication, but we also need to find time to step away and learn something new each day. Judging potential impact is about examining whether or not the processes we put into place truly help others, and keeps them protected. Our people are constantly coming up with ideas about how we can make things better. We can refine the process by constantly asking where we can not just add, but subtract unnecessary and extraneous procedure. BEST MOMENTS 'I'm making sure people and harm is right in the centre of safety strategy' 'None of us were talking about the reason why tasks were on the list in the first place...' 'You can't do safety without being on the frontlines' 'We're a slave to inboxes' VALUABLE RESOURCES The Interesting Health & Safety Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/vn/podcast/the-interesting-health-safety-podcast/id1467771449         Project Mollitiam - https://www.projectmollitiam.com Crystal Danbury - https://crystaldanbury.co.uk/?page_id=32 ABOUT THE HOST Colin Nottage ‘Making health and safety as important as everything else we do.' This is the belief that Colin is passionate about and through his consultancy Influential Management Group (IMG) is able to spread into industry. Colin works at a strategic level with company owners and board members. He helps business leaders establish and achieve their health and safety ambitions. He has developed a number of leading competency improvement programmes that are delivered across industry and his strengths are his ability to take a practical approach to problem-solving and being able to liaise at all levels within an organisation. Colin also runs a company that vets contractors online and a network that develops and support H&S consultancies to become better businesses. Colin chairs the Construction Dust Partnership, an industry collaboration directly involving many organisations, including the Health and Safety Executive. He is a Post Graduate Tutor at Strathclyde University and a highly sought-after health and safety speaker and trainer. He has a Post Graduate Certificate in Safety and Risk management, an engineering degree and is a Chartered Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune into Ade Adepitan's new podcast. This week he's speaking to leaders from Openreach, Coutts and Green Tomato Cars on how they're driving sustainable change. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tune into Ade Adepitan's new podcast. This week he's speaking to leaders from Openreach, Coutts and Green Tomato Cars on how they're driving sustainable change. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, Carwyn is joined by Ben Cottam from the FSB, Ian Price from CBI Wales, and welcomes for the first time Connie Dixon from Openreach.

Petersfield will be one of the first rural places in England to get full fibre broadband across the whole town. Telecoms infrastructure company Openreach has earmarked our town to receive the upgrade, with work starting within the next three months. Connie Dixon of Openreach says we got bumped up the list because many of their engineers live in this area. She is speaking to Shine Radio's Stephen Martin. And you can check if your home or business will be covered by the new full fibre network at openreach.com We've put a map of the upgrade area at shineradio.uk See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Solidarity 585, 17 March 2021, part 3 of 3, pages 18 to 24. Articles include: Three decades after "It's a Sin" Openreach engineers strike again For real free speech on campuses! Link-up against school victimisations Private hire workers strike for safety GMB: lay democracy still needed British Gas engineers reject deal and fight on London bus workers plan more strikes Diary of an engineer: Nest of vipers Kino Eye: A film about the Paris Commune John Moloney: DVLA votes for action ASLEF votes for Tube strike Back to tabloid format from 14 April Hong Kong: against the Beijing clampdown More online: https://workersliberty.org/publications/solidarity/solidarity-585-17-march-2021

In the latest UnionDues podcast,  we look at members' networks as a way of meeting the challenges of Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity,  focussing on the pharmacists' union the PDAU.  Their networks have blossomed since being established last year.  But you have to pay to join them, and they're open to non-members.  How can this work?  We talk to officials and equality activists to find out this is changing not just the union but the whole sector. Also in this episode, Mel Simms deals with the risks of employee surveillance in an age of home-working in her #thought4theweek.  We shout out to Openreach engineers in dispute. And Josiah Mortimer shares his #RadicalRoundUp – including collapsing union confidence in government Covid response, important developments in the Heathrow Airport #FireAndRehire dispute, and students and unions at SOAS demand a better deal from university authorities. The UnionDues podcast is part of the Labor Radio Podcast network. Read the companion blog here.  A Makes You Think production

Felicity Hannah speaks to the boss of OpenReach about plans to get a full-fibre UK network. She also discovers how charities are being inundated with donations from closed pubs.

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Wanna split £100? You get £50 free AND save money on 100% green electricity by moving to Octopus Energy. Plus I get £50 to support this podcast but ONLY if you do it by using my unique referral code. I moved to Octopus recently and had been putting it off for ages,  but I kicked myself for not doing it sooner, as it’s literally a 5 minute job to give them your details.   Click here: https://share.octopus.energy/free-puma-452   On today’s podcast: What U.S. Politics Means for EVs China Car Sales Keep on Trucking in Pandemic Recovery Chinese autonomous truck startup Inceptio raises $120 mln from CATL Tesla's Shanghai Super Factory plans to produce about 550,000 vehicles Tesla announces it deployed 20,000th charger NIO Launches the 100 kWh Battery with Flexible Battery Upgrade Plans MG Brand Returns To Ireland With Plug-In Only Lineup DTM Electric set for start in 2023 Major UK fleet operators renew call for ICE ban by 2030     Show #926   Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily. It’s Martyn Lee here and I go through every EV story so you don't have to.   Thank you to MYEV.com for helping make this show, they’ve built the first marketplace specifically for Electric Vehicles. It’s a totally free marketplace that simplifies the buying and selling process, and help you learn about EVs along the way too.   WHAT U.S. POLITICS MEANS FOR EVS From Reuters: "Biden is expected to quickly reinstate the legal basis for California’s zero-emission vehicle rules and begin the process of reversing the Trump administration’s decision to ease fuel efficiency and carbon emission requirements through 2025. Automakers could also face sharply higher penalties for failing to meet fuel-efficiency requirements. The Trump administration rolled back those penalties, which the industry said saved at least $1 billion in annual compliance costs, but a federal appeals court in August reversed the administration action."   https://www.reuters.com/article/usa-election-autos-biden-idUSKBN27608S   That said, Biden is also looking to bolster the EV economy in ways that appeal to automakers: via tax incentives for buyers as well as the development of a more comprehensive national charging infrastructure according to Jalopnik.   "General Motors and Ford, the two largest automakers based in the United States, issued statements Saturday saying they look forward to working with President-elect Joe Biden's incoming administration on policies to support U.S. manufacturing and other issues. " asys Autoblog.   As per the Detroit Free PRess: Ford Motor Co. offered congratulations to Biden, along with all winners of the election, according to a statement from spokeswoman Rachel McCleery. "It is our hope these leaders will focus on bringing the country together and pursue policies that encourage U.S. manufacturing, sustainability and global economic stability".  General Motors also called for policies to support their endeavor, according to a statement from spokeswoman Jeannine Givivan. “We look forward to working with the new administration and incoming Congress on policies that support our customers, dealers and employees, help strengthen our manufacturing presence in the United States and advance our vision of an all-electric, zero-emissions future,” she said.   https://www.autoblog.com/2020/11/07/ford-gm-statements-biden-harris-president/   https://eu.freep.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/11/07/joe-biden-president-united-states-michigan/6202866002/   Revisiting fuel economy requirements Expanding and extending the EV tax credit ($250,000 limite to claim) An accelerated conversion of public vehicle fleets to all-electric More charging infrastructure Fewer charging deserts and “energy poverty” A cleaner grid for rural America Helping finance the EV-manufacturing transition Nurturing smaller U.S. EV companies Returning to tariff stability   https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1130224_why-biden-presidency-electric-cars-auto-industry-10-talking-points   CHINA CAR SALES KEEP ON TRUCKING IN PANDEMIC RECOVERY "Car sales continued to recover in China last month as the coronavirus pandemic eased in the country and electric vehicles won more users. Retail sales of cars, SUVs and multiple-purpose vehicles increased 8% from a year earlier to 2.02 million units in October, the China Passenger Car Association said Monday. Wholesales of new energy vehicles, which includes electric cars, more than doubled to 144,000 units." writes Bloomberg today on MSN Money: "Electric vehicles are cementing their role as one growth driver, helped by incentives such as purchase subsidies. Sales of new energy vehicles -- which include pure battery EVs, fuel-cell cars and plug-in hybrids -- are expected to rise to about 1.1 million units this year, according to China Association of Automobile Manufacturers."   https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/china-car-sales-go-from-strength-to-strength-as-virus-eases/ar-BB1aPr8Z   CHINESE AUTONOMOUS TRUCK STARTUP INCEPTIO RAISES $120 MLN FROM CATL "China’s Inceptio Technology, a startup developing self-driving trucks, said on Monday it has raised $120 million in its latest funding led by top Chinese electric vehicle battery maker CATL." repotr REuters: "CATL, which supplies Volkswagen and Tesla , is working with truck makers to develop a business model for electric trucks using its battery-swapping technologies."   https://www.reuters.com/article/inceptio-autonomous-idUSL1N2HU0DG   TESLA'S SHANGHAI SUPER FACTORY PLANS TO PRODUCE ABOUT 550,000 VEHICLES "Tesla’s Giga Shanghai factory plans to produce roughly 550,000 cars in 2021, according to industry insiders speaking to Chinese website 36kr.com (via Reddit). According to an unnamed source, Tesla plans to produce 300,000 Model 3 and 250,000 Model Y units, with order requests apparently already sent to component suppliers." reports TeslaNorth.com: "While Tesla’s Shanghai factory has a planned capacity of 150,000 units in 2020, next year’s more than three-times increase is due to the second phase of the Gigafactory being completed, set to produce Model Y. 36kr.com says insiders predict Tesla’s global sales next year to hit about 900,000 units—with Giga Shanghai taking on more than half of production. Tesla said this year it hopes to achieve 500,000 cars produced in a single year for the first time in its history."   https://teslanorth.com/2020/11/08/tesla-shanghai-factory-plans-to-produce-550000-cars-in-2021-report/   TESLA ANNOUNCES IT DEPLOYED 20,000TH CHARGER "Tesla announced today that the Supercharger network has now reached a total of 20,000 stalls around the world. Last year, Tesla finally launched the Supercharger V3 and picked up Supercharger installations around the world. At the end of last year, Tesla had over 15,000 Superchargers installed at 1,716 locations around the world. Now Tesla is announcing today that it has deployed its 20,000th Supercharger" says electrek: "The rate of deployment is important since Tesla is trying to keep up its infrastructure capacity with the new record vehicle deliveries it is currently achieving. The capacity of the network is also increasing faster with each station thanks to the higher charging output of Supercharger V3, which is reducing the time spent per charging session."   https://electrek.co/2020/11/08/tesla-announces-20000th-charger-supercharger-network/   NIO LAUNCHES THE 100 KWH BATTERY WITH FLEXIBLE BATTERY UPGRADE PLANS The 100 kWh battery features thermal propagation prevention, highly integrated design, all climate thermal management and the bi-directional cloud BMS   The battery upgrade plan benefits all NIO users with flexible monthly or yearly upgrade options for better affordability   Bettered Battery as a Service BaaS with battery subscription for 100 kWh battery   NIO models with the 100 kWh battery will be available for pre-order starting November 7, 2020. Users of the 70 kWh battery can choose to either purchase the new battery for a permanent upgrade, or flexibly upgrade to it for RMB 880 per month or RMB 7,980 per year. The flexible monthly and yearly battery upgrade is a bold innovation by NIO to cater to users’ diverse travel needs in different scenarios.   Prior to the 100 kWh battery, NIO had already launched BaaS for the 70 kWh battery. Users who choose a NIO model with BaaS do not need to buy the battery, instead, they can subscribe to batteries of different capacity and pay the battery fee on a monthly basis in accordance with their actual needs. Users who buy a NIO car with the 70 kWh battery with BaaS can immediately enjoy RMB 70,000 off the price and only RMB 980 per month for the battery subscription. For the purchase of a NIO car with the 100 kWh battery with BaaS, RMB 128,000 will be reduced from the car price with a monthly battery subscription fee of RMB 1,480 per month.   As of today, NIO has already deployed 158 battery swap stations nationwide. Together, they have served users with over 1.18 million battery swaps. In combination with NIO's Power Swap, Power Charger and other power services, the 100 kWh battery will make users' travel more convenient.   https://www.nio.com/news/nio-launches-100-kwh-battery-flexible-battery-upgrade-plans   MG BRAND RETURNS TO IRELAND WITH PLUG-IN ONLY LINEUP "MG is in the process of expansion in Europe and the most recent new market is Ireland, where the company intends to offer only plug-in models. All three models - the all-electric MG ZS EV and new MG5 EV, as well as the plug-in hybrid MG HS Plug-in - will be sold starting this month. ZS EV will be introduced first." according to InsideEVs   https://insideevs.com/news/452544/mg-brand-returns-ireland-plugin-only-lineup/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-all-articles   DTM ELECTRIC SET FOR START IN 2023 "The DTM Electric is set for introduction in 2023 and a first prototype race car was shown during the 2020 season finale at Hockenheim." says Touring Car Timnes: "The car, featuring 1200hp, has been developed in cooperation between the DTM organisation ITR and industrial supplier Schaeffler. Development of the prototype – that has been driven by DTM champions Timo Scheider and Hans-Joachim Stuck, as well as Formula E racer Daniel Abt and F3 racer Sophia Flörsch – will continue during 2021 in preparation for a planned series start in 2023. The plan for the series is to have sprint races of 30 minutes with the possibility of automated battery changes during mandatory pit stops."   https://www.touringcartimes.com/2020/11/06/dtm-electric-set-start-2023/   MAJOR UK FLEET OPERATORS RENEW CALL FOR ICE BAN BY 2030 "The UK’s four biggest fleet operators, BT and Openreach, Centrica, DPD UK and Royal Mail, today called on the British Government to commit to 100% electric vehicle sales by 2030. The demand comes trough the UK Electric Fleets Coalition, run by The Climate Group." according to electrive: "Collectively, the Coalition operates more than 500,000 vehicles and founding members had pledged as early as in 2018 to electrify their fleets. On top of the Climate Pledge, the extra Alliance lobbies the British Government to adopt a 2030 end date to the purchasing of new petrol and diesel cars, a policy that is currently under review as reported."   https://www.electrive.com/2020/11/06/major-uk-fleet-operators-renew-call-for-ice-ban-by-2030/     You can listen to all 924 previous episodes of this this for free, where you get your podcasts from, plus the blog https://www.evnewsdaily.com/ – remember to subscribe, which means you don’t have to think about downloading the show each day, plus you get it first and free and automatically.   It would mean a lot if you could take 2mins to leave a quick review on whichever platform you download the podcast.   And  if you have an Amazon Echo, download our Alexa Skill, search for EV News Daily and add it as a flash briefing.   Come and say hi on Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter just search EV News Daily, have a wonderful day, I’ll catch you tomorrow and remember…there’s no such thing as a self-charging hybrid.     PHIL ROBERTS / ELECTRIC FUTURE (PREMIUM PARTNER) BRAD CROSBY (PREMIUM PARTNER) AVID TECHNOLOGY (PREMIUM PARTNER) PORSCHE OF THE VILLAGE CINCINNATI (PREMIUM PARTNER) AUDI CINCINNATI EAST (PREMIUM PARTNER) VOLVO CARS CINCINNATI EAST (PREMIUM PARTNER) NATIONALCARCHARGING.COM and ALOHACHARGE.COM  (PREMIUM PARTNER) DEREK REILLY FROM THE EV REVIEW IRELAND YOUTUBE CHANNEL (PREMIUM PARTNER) RICHARD AT RSYMONS.CO.UK – THE ELECTRIC VEHICLE SPECIALIST (PREMIUM PARTNER)   DAVID AND LISA ALLEN (PARTNER) OEM AUDIO OF NEW ZEALAND AND EVPOWER.CO.NZ (PARTNER) GARETH HAMER eMOBILITY NORWAY HTTPS://WWW.EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM/  (PARTNER) BOB BOOTHBY – MILLBROOK COTTAGES AND ELOPEMENT WEDDING VENUE (PARTNER) DARIN MCLESKEY FROM DENOVO REAL ESTATE (PARTNER) JUKKA KUKONEN FROM WWW.SHIFT2ELECTRIC.COM RAJEEV NARAYAN (PARTNER)   ALAN ROBSON (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) ALAN SHEDD (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) ALEX BANAHENE (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) ALEXANDER FRANK @ https://www.youtube.com/c/alexsuniverse42 ANDERS HOVE (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) ANDREA JEFFERSON (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) ANDREW GREEN (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) ASEER KHALID (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) ASHLEY HILL (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) BÅRD FJUKSTAD (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) BRIAN THOMPSON (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) BRUCE BOHANNAN (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) CHARLES HALL (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) CHRIS HOPKINS (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) CHRISTOPHER BARTH (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) COLIN HENNESSY AND CAMBSEV (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) CRAIG COLES (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) CRAIG ROGERS (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) DAMIEN DAVIS (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) DAVE DEWSON (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) DAVID FINCH (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) DAVID MOORE (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) DAVID PARTINGTON (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) DAVID PRESCOTT (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) DON MCALLISTER / SCREENCASTSONLINE.COM (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) ERU KYEYUNE-NYOMBI (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) FREDRIK ROVIK (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) GENE RUBIN (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) GILBERTO ROSADO (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) GEOFF LOWE (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) HEDLEY WRIGHT (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) IAN GRIFFITHS (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) IAN SEAR (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) IAN (WATTIE) WATKINS (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) JACK OAKLEY (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) JAMES STORR (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) JIM MORRIS (EXECUTIVE PRODICERS) JON AKA BEARDY MCBEARDFACE FROM KENT EVS (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) JON MANCHAK (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) JUAN GONZALEZ (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) KEN MORRIS (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) KEVIN MEYERSON (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) KYLE MAHAN (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) LARS DAHLAGER (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) LAURENCE D ALLEN (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) LEE BROWN (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) LUKE CULLEY (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) MARCEL WARD (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) MARK BOSSERT (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) MARTY YOUNG  (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) MATT PISCIONE (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) MIA OPPELSTRUP (PARTNER) MICHAEL PASTRONE (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) MIKE WINTER (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) NATHAN GORE-BROWN (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) NEIL E ROBERTS FROM SUSSEX EVS (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) NICHOLAS MILLER (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) NIGEL MILES (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) OHAD ASTON (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) PAUL RIDINGS (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) PAUL STEPHENSON (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) PETE GLASS (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) PETE GORTON (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) PETER & DEE ROBERTS FROM OXON EVS (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) PHIL MOUCHET (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) PHILIP TRAUTMAN (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) RAJ BADWAL (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) RENE KEEMIK (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) RENÉ SCHNEIDER (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) RICHARD LUPINSKY (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) ROB HERMANS (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) ROB FROM THE RSTHINKS EV CHANNEL ON YOUTUBE (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) RUPERT MITCHELL (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) SEIKI PAYNE (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) STEPHEN PENN (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) STEVE JOHN (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER) THOMAS J. 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Trucks, vans, buses, taxis, electric vans, fire engines, ambulances, waste disposal trucks – Britain’s commercial vehicle sector is very diverse. While challenged by the Covid-19 crisis there are bright spots, as home deliveries increase and commercial transport reduces carbon emissions. Will Stirling reports. The UK’s commercial vehicle (CV) sector comprises a nice mix of the old and the new, from Leyland Trucks whose parent company made its first truck in 1896 to start-up Arrival that is already tipped to be a world leader in manufacturing electric vans and buses. Depressed by the COVID-19 crisis, CVs are still essential to business, so the sector has weathered the storm far better than mainstream automotive and some companies are doing well. Industry body the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) showed in August that the light CV market (i.e. vans up to 3.5 tonnes), grew in July for the first time since January. This was up 7.1% on the same month in 2019, attributing the return to work for sectors like construction where vans are needed. Two megatrends are helping the CV and light commercial vehicle (LCV) sector: the growth of home delivery and net-zero carbon targets. A sector hit hard is bus manufacture, as the pandemic dried up demand for public transport, this is only now slowly returning. In this automotive report, we offer a round-up of the commercial vehicle industry with an optimistic view from an automotive expert, Professor David Bailey. Vauxhall Vivaro Vauxhall, part of the PSG Group, manufactures left and right-hand drive Vivaro vans for its Opel, Peugeot and Citroen brands from its Luton factory. Luton went down to one shift during lockdown but returned to two shifts and then three shifts in July as demand for the popular van grew, pulling 200 employees from the quieter Ellesmere Port factory which manufactures the Opel Astra. Luton produced 55,000 vans in 2019 down from 62,000 in 2018, as the plant completely retooled in 2019 for the manufacture of the latest Vivaro model. Headcount is now up to 1750 and production is at full capacity. Some big orders have been placed for Vauxhall’s new fully electric Vivaro-e vans. Openreach, the BT division, has placed an order of 270 Vivaro-e vans and 9 Corsa-e-cars and in July the car company signed a deal with British Gas to supply 1,000 e-vans, the biggest commercial EV fleet in Britain to date. Leyland Trucks US truck builder PACCAR owns DAF, the owner of the Leyland Truck brand, which manufactures circa 19,000 medium and heavy-duty trucks per year from its Preston factory. All European DAF plants in Belgium, The Netherlands and the UK implemented big Covid-response factory measures from March to April and recommenced operations on 27 April. “For the moment we are less concerned about production figures,” said Harry Wolters. “Instead, the safety of DAF and Leyland Trucks employees is our number one priority and it is why the production volume is still relatively low. We will only crank it up when it is safe to do so. London Electric Vehicle Company Originally called The London Taxi Company under then parent Manganese Bronze, until ownership by Chinese automotive group Geely changed it to LEVC, this Coventry firm has always exclusively manufactured the iconic London ‘Hackney cab’ taxis. Responding to the call for Net Zero by 2040 or 2050 depending on the specific industry targets, LEVC chose a fully electric motor variant only and will now manufacture an electric van, the VN5, with up to 5.5m3 capacity and a gross payload of 830kg built on a modified chassis of the classic taxi. VN5 has a ‘zero emissions capable’ range of over 300 miles delivered by LEVC’s eCity electric technology, and its capacity easily accommodates two Euro sized pallets. As more short-range and last-mile logistics firms move to zero emissions, prospects for the VN5 are bright. Alexander Dennis (ADL) The bus manufacturer, part of the NFI Group that owns US bus brands and UK coachbuilder Plaxton, has factories in Guildford, Falkirk and Scarborough and until the pandemic, was riding high with group revenues breaking £500m. Sadly, the virus put the brakes on new sales as thousands of people shunned public transport and orders for buses in the UK and abroad dried up, and the firm announced 650 job losses in July. This could be avoided or reduced if the cash-strapped government fulfils its earlier pledge to buy 4,000 electric buses, a large slice of which would go to ADL. This decision is currently delayed. So, for now, the redundancies are set to go ahead and this great British company is facing a troubled future. Wright Bus Ryse Hydrogen, a hydrogen production and refuelling business owned by Jo Bamford, son of JCB owner Lord Anthony Bamford, rescued troubled Northern Irish bus manufacturer Wrightbus in 2018. Wrightbus had pioneered hydrogen-powered buses and pre-Covid had a small number operating in London when it fell into difficulties. Bamford saw the neat fit with Ryse Hydrogen and pounced, saving hundreds of jobs at Wrightbus. It now needs orders and Ryse and Wrightbus have presented a business plan to the government to subsidise the manufacture of 3,000 new hydrogen buses while outlining how the UK could become a ‘global leader in hydrogen technologies’, that would they claim could create 1,000 new jobs at Wrightbus and 150 at Ryse Hydrogen. Arrival Arrival describes itself as one of the UK’s largest unicorns – businesses with a future value over US$1bn within an unspecified timescale. A quick look at its new electric Arrival Bus gives credence to such hype, and its business plan goes way beyond manufacturing. As well as the bus and the Arrival Generation 2 electric vans that secured a whopping 10,000 unit order from delivery group UPS in January, the new company wants to create an ‘Integrated Public Transportation Ecosystem’ that includes buses, car sharing, taxis, delivery robots, charging infrastructure, micro-factories for production and digital services, where it wants to help cities meet net-zero emissions targets. Angloco Late in 2019, the UK’s oldest manufacturer of fire vehicles secured a big deal to replace and service most of the UK Ministry of Defence’s fire fleet. The £30m order comes via the Defence Fire and Rescue Project – a large outsourcing sales and support contract recently awarded to Capita plc. Under the contract, Angloco will supply more than 80 modern fire fighting vehicles and support them in the UK and globally for the next 12 years. Before the MoD deal, Angloco reported strong growth in 2019 and a second factory opening, a 12,000sq/ft unit opposite its 30,000sq/ft headquarters in Batley, West Yorkshire – that will be capable of manufacturing 100 fire engines a year.   

For 18 months, residents of a village in Wales have been mystified as to why their broadband internet crashed every morning.Now engineers have finally identified the reason: A second-hand television that emitted a signal that interfered with the connection.A crack team of engineers-turned-detectives have become heroes in the village of Aberhosan after finally finding the source of the problem, according to a press release from Openreach, the company that runs the UK's digital network, published Tuesday.Staff had visited the village repeatedly and found no fault with the network. They even replaced cables in the area to try and solve the problem, but to no avail.Then local engineer Michael Jones called in assistance from experts at the Openreach chief engineer team.After carrying out a plethora of tests, engineers had a theory that the problem could be caused by a phenomenon called single high-level impulse noise (SHINE), in which an appliance emits electrical interference that impacts broadband connectivity.Engineers used a device called a spectrum analyzer and walked up and down the village "in the torrential rain" at 6 a.m. to see if they could locate an electrical noise, Jones said in a statement.At 7 a.m. -- "like clockwork" -- the device "picked up a large burst of electrical interference in the village.""The source of the 'electrical noise' was traced to a property in the village. It turned out that at 7 a.m. every morning the occupant would switch on their old TV which would in-turn knock out broadband for the entire village."Jones said the resident was "mortified" by the news and "immediately agreed to switch it off and not use again."Since the old TV was retired there have been no more problems with the connection, said Openreach.Suzanne Rutherford, the company's chief engineer's lead for Wales, said that this kind of problem is more common than people think."Anything with electric components -- from outdoor lights to microwaves to CCTV cameras can potentially have an impact on your broadband connection," said Rutherford, who advised the public to check if their appliances are certified and meet current standards.Earlier this year, UK telecoms regulator Ofcom warned that microwaves could reduce Wi-Fi signals. Ofcom issued several tips on how to keep households connected as millions of people started working from home at the start of lockdown.text by Jack Guy, CNN 

What would it really take to get you to switch Linux distributions? We debate the practical reasons more and more people are sticking with the big three. Plus Carl from System76 stops by to surprise us with some firmware news. Chapters: 0:00 Pre-Show 2:22 Intro 2:36 SPONSOR: A Cloud Guru 4:24 USB Booting the Pi 4 10:10 System76 Open Firmware Update 23:14 SPONSOR: Linode 25:28 OpenPOWER Summit 2020 29:23 EndeavourOS ARM 30:14 Housekeeping 30:53 SPONSOR: Unplugged Core Contributors 32:59 It's Really Just a Three Distro World 46:37 Feedback: systemd Skepticism 50:50 Feedback: EmacsConf2020 51:40 Picks 52:12 Pick: Cloud Hypervisor 53:51 Pick: SongRec 54:45 Pick: tmpmail 55:55 Pick: MyPaas 57:16 Outro 59:11 Post-Show Special Guests: Brent Gervais, Carl Richell, and Neal Gompa.

This week we talk to Zaid Al-Qassab, the Chief Marketing Officer of Channel 4. Zaid leads the marketing and digital teams, and 4creative, Channel 4's award-winning in-house creative agency. Channel 4 is a publicly-owned and commercially-funded UK public service broadcaster, with a statutory remit to deliver high-quality, innovative, alternative content that challenges the status quo. We talk brand management, building teams, education the P&G way, being authentic with diversity and inclusion and discuss the bight future that Channel 4 has - even in a world where streaming dominates the discussion. We've got a T.O.P.T.I.P from Laura Hogan aimed at account managers and people in client facing roles. As always, a big thanks to our sponsor, Moyee Coffee. I'm a big fan of the coffee and the work they're doing to help farmers in Ethiopia and Kenya achieve a living income. Show Notes Zaid Al-Qassab Zaid is also a Director and Council member of the Advertising Standards Authority, and a Board Trustee of WaterAid. He was previously the Chief Brand & Marketing Officer of BT plc, where he led the BT, EE, Plusnet & Openreach brands. Zaid was educated at Oxford University, where he read PPE (Philosophy, Politics & Economics), and has also completed the Financial Times Non-Executive Director Diploma. He spent 20 years at Procter & Gamble, in marketing & commercial roles, including as Managing Director of the Health & Beauty division for the UK & Ireland. Following that, he was Chief Marketing Officer of HouseTrip, a digital start-up which was bought by TripAdvisor in 2016. He is committed to diversity and inclusion. Zaid's book recommendations were: Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions by Dan Ariely Factfulness: Ten Reasons We're Wrong About The World - And Why Things Are Better Than You Think by Hans Rosling The Perils of Perception: Why We're Wrong About Nearly Everything by Bobby Duffy The Long and the Short of it: Balancing Short and Long-Term Marketing Strategies by Les Binet and Peter Field you can find the best charts from the research here: https://effworks.co.uk/ten-best-charts-binet-field/ The award winning C4 Complaints Welcome campaign is worth 90 seconds of your time. T.O.P.T.I.P from Laura Hogan Laura is a dog fanatic who runs Jelly Bean, an agency based in Birmingham delivering sweet results (geddid?!) Find Laura on Twitter or LinkedIn. Andi Jarvis I'm hosting another live podcast for agency owners and directors on Monday 7 September. Following on from the great discussion with Carrie Rose (Rise At Seven) and Tom Etherington (Evolved Search), I'll be chatting to Stacey MacNaught (MacNaught Digital) and Paddy Moogan (Aira). We're discussing how to grow an agency, what its like leading an organisation through a global pandemic and what the secret is to a great agency/client relationship. This live podcasts takes place from 12.00 - 1.00pm on Monday 7th September. It's free but you do need to sign up for a ticket. Register for your ticket today. If you enjoyed the show, please give it a 5⭐️ rating!

Show #864   Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily for Tuesday 11th August 2020. It’s Martyn Lee here and I go through every EV story so you don't have to.   Thank you to MYEV.com for helping make this show, they’ve built the first marketplace specifically for Electric Vehicles. It’s a totally free marketplace that simplifies the buying and selling process, and help you learn about EVs along the way too.   EV EVENT ON THURSDAY IN CINCINNATI "Our fourth E-Vroom Zoom will provide insight into how dealerships are being educated on and playing an increasing role in the adoption of electric vehicles. We'll hear from Trey Woeste of Beechmont Auto Group. EV Cincy is an initiative designed to help build awareness and educate the public about the benefits of electric vehicles and the EV activities happening in and around Cincinnati."   What are E-Vroom Zooms? E-Vroom Zooms are online video conference chats about electric vehicles and the EV work being done in Cincinnati. While they may include a powerpoint presentation, they are not to be confused with a webinar where the speaker has limited interaction with the audience. The purpose of E-Vroom Zooms is to spark conversation to educate so our calls will be more aligned with a video conference format where interaction is encouraged; it is not presenter-centric, but rather group-centric; and everyone can see everyone (video will be encouraged).   Aug 13, 2020 02:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)   Lucid Air gets 517 miles of range in third-party testing https://www.autoblog.com/2020/08/11/lucid-air-electric-car-range-517-miles/#slide-1372598   Lucid Air to top Tesla Model S with astonishing 517-mile estimated EPA ran https://www.teslarati.com/lucid-air-range-517-mile-epa-estimate/   BMW Will Soon Introduce Its 545e xDrive PHEVge https://insideevs.com/news/438015/bmw-545e-xdrive-phev-coming/   BMW sets up eDrive zones in the UK https://www.electrive.com/2020/08/10/bmw-sets-up-edrive-zones-in-the-uk/   Tesla Giga Shanghai Phase 2 Construction Can Be Completed in 3-4 months https://www.tesmanian.com/blogs/tesmanian-blog/tesla-giga-shanghai-phase-2-construction-can-be-completed-in-3-4-months-or-sooner   A Faraday Future prototype hits the auction block https://techcrunch.com/2020/08/10/a-faraday-future-prototype-hits-the-auction-block/   Openreach goes electric with Vauxhall Vivaro-e and Corsa-e https://electriccarsreport.com/2020/08/openreach-goes-electric-with-vauxhall-vivaro-e-and-corsa-e/   Seoul: Dirty Diesel Vehicles Banned From Public Fleets In 2025 https://cleantechnica.com/2020/08/11/seoul-dirty-diesel-vehicles-banned-from-public-fleets-in-2025/   Rivian releases progress update https://electrek.co/2020/08/11/rivian-progress-update-electric-pickup-prototypes-production/   MINI Electric Car Sales Almost Caught BMW i In H1 2020 https://insideevs.com/news/438030/bmw-mini-plugin-sales-h1-2020/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-all-articles   You can listen to all 863 previous episodes of this this for free, where you get your 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Industrial improvement… Chinese output rises for the first time this year but retail sales and fixed asset investment continues to decline. Tensions between the U.S. and China escalate as President Trump warns he could completely cut ties with China, saying he has no reason to talk to President Xi Jinping right now. CNBC learns the President is set to sign an executive order to require key medicines to be manufactured in the U.S to reduce reliance on foreign supply chains. French pharmaceutical giant Sanofi is in hot water with the Élysée Palace after CEO Paul Hudson suggested that the U.S. could be first in line to receive its potential Covid-19 vaccine. And in telco news, BT has refused to comment on whether it will offload its OpenReach stake to fund the launch of its super-fast fibre.

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Last year, in 2018, OpenReach announced the closure of the telephone network in six years’ time at the end of 2025. Since the announcement, a series of consultations have been taking place with Industry. The impact of the removal of the copper network, including tail circuits, telephone lines and more will be the biggest shakeup for UK telecoms since the privatisation of British Telecom in 1984. The rush to get Britain fibred is being led by the Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport and is becoming increasingly important in the event of Brexit to ensure that the UK is ready to take on the world. In this episode we try to bring to up to date with the progress so far.

Britain is fortunate in having fast broadband available to 95 percent of the population, thanks to the extensive reach of Openreach’s FTTC network. But that’s not true fibre broadband. In this first edition of the Total Telecom Podcast Phil Dobbie explores how, until now, the large-scale expansion of full fibre networks has been delayed as the BT Group, understandably, squeezes what they can from their broadband investment. Now the tables have turned, with CityFibre amongst the players now building full fibre networks across the country. But isn’t there a danger of overbuild, with multiple providers destroying the viability of each other’s business case? On the podcast you’ll hear from: - Katie Milligan, MD Customer, Commercial and Propositions at Openreach - Telecoms analyst Benoit Felten from Diffraction Analysis - Mark Collins, CityFibre’s Director of Strategy and Public Affairs

Please support us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/uktech for access to our exclusive ad-free extended version of the show, live-streaming, access to Discord member’s club, weekly columns from Nate, higher quality MP3s, and much more.GET IN TOUCH using hello@techpodcast.uk. All messages sent will be read and considered for inclusion on a future show. This week on the regular version of TECH'S MESSAGE Nate and Ian discuss:- British Airways is finally offering onboard Wi-Fi- Facial recognition for cows in focus as Irish start-up Cainthus gets backing- Mobile phone coverage in Scotland is ‘unacceptable’- Three million homes to get ultrafast broadband by 2020- The CEO of Openreach aims to connect 10m customers to 'ultra-fast' by 2025- Brief first hands-on take with Apple's HomePod from Nate- Your emails and questions answered!Patreon supporters have access to our longer version of the show, which includes the above as well as additional discussions about:- EXTRA STORY: 'Nokia' is introducing a 4G version of its old-timey phone- EXTRA STORY: S9 pricing leak suggests it will be £100 more than the S8- Relevant tangent into discussing whether Nate's wife has ever put an arm up a cow- Outtakes and more!Please support us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/uktech for access to our exclusive ad-free extended version of the show, live-streaming, access to Discord member’s club, weekly columns from Nate, higher quality MP3s, and much more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

BT has been smacked with a £42m for its failure via Openreach to compensate other telecoms providers for delays to fixing leased line "Ethernet" services, Independent Market Analyst Matt Brown says it is a big hit for the BT… good for Vodafone. He adds, “BT will also be fined £300,000 for failing to provide information to Ofcom” Key points · Republicans will get behind Trump when it comes to tax cuts and fiscal spending · Oil: It’s going to be hard for prices to get back into the $50-$60 range. The focus is on what the OPEC does · There is more downside to the Russell 2000 index · Burberry rally was more due to Pound… and is more exposed to China Listen to the full segment for Broker Recommendations BT#UK#stocks#equities#markets#trading#investing#risk-off#US#forex#commodities#currencies

Chris and Ian discuss Hacking, Youtube and WhatsApp http://www.digitaloutbox.com/podcasts/episode305/DigitalOutbox-305-170326.mp3 Download iTunes MP3 Shownotes The CIA is hacking Samsung Smart TVs, according to WikiLeaks docs Apple, Samsung Respond To Wikileaks Claims Of CIA Hacking Programs Extremists made £250,000 from ads for UK brands on Google, say experts Google to Revamp Ad Policies After U.K., Big Brands Boycott Google goes after Slack and splits Hangouts into Chat and Meet Google unveils Android O, promising better battery life Google Maps Introduces Location Sharing Features BT agrees to split from Openreach after striking deal with Ofcom Swatch is working on its own smartwatch OS Amazon adds Alexa to its main shopping app Apple launches a (RED) iPhone, 9.7-inch iPads and the Clips app Apple Acquires Workflow UK also bans large electronics on flights from 6 Middle Eastern and Northern African countries Intelligence services must be able to access WhatsApp, says Rudd Nintendo is repairing left Joy-Cons with ... a piece of foam?

On this weeks show somehow we end up talking about Electric Pork, ways to scan your network on both iOS and Mac OS. Wireless charging, do we really need it and is anyone surprised that Microsoft can read your Skype messages? This and other episodes are available at: iTunes | Opinion | Overcast | Google Play| Direct Download | RSS | FireSide.fm On this week's show: Get Ready for Faster Charging, Longer Life iPhone Batteries. Lithium-ion battery co-inventor John Goodenough just invented what could be the next generation in mobile device batteries – The Mac Observer Tech and culture through an Apple lens. Apple: We've patched ‘many' iOS vulnerabilities exposed by WikiLeaks – Cult of Mac Unsurprisingly the US “security” services have been doing what they do best... spying on their own population – 9to5mac Microsoft is reading your Skype Ars Technica - Think your Skype messages get end-to-end encryption? Think again. Ars catches Microsoft accessing links it sent in its test messages. BT finally lets go of Openreach. Legal separation of fibre network includes transfer of 32,000 staff. About bloody time too if you ask me – IT Pro Adobe Illustrator turns 30 years old Adobe Photoshop gets all the attention but Adobe Illustrator might be used for more things... and I have been using it for nearly all of them... Illustrator 1.1 / 88+ to now – MacDailyNews Nemo's Hardware Store: SmartOmi OPTIMUS Wireless Bluetooth Speakers 16W Louder Volume, 30 Hours Playtime With Wired Remote Controller For Bike, Cycling and Other Indoor/ Outdoor Activities Immerse in Sound: Impressive volume and powerful 360° surround powered by dual 8 watt drivers with subwoofer. Portable speaker perfect for party and outdoors. Long Playing Time: Portable speaker with long battery life of up to 30 hours, whether you're hiking in the hills or going for a picnic. Portable Design: Instantly connects your phone or tablet from up to 100 feet. 2.6 x 2.6 x 7.1 inches compact portable speaker lets you easily move. Connect Siri and Google With One Button - Quickly press the main button twice, hand free to control your mobile phone (Supports TF card). Wired Remote Control: Convenient to remind passers-by with a large volume of the alarm bell when riding. Control your mobile phone and switch songs at your fingertips. Find it Amazon - John Nemo apologises that this is currently not available in the UK and promises he isn't deliberately reviewing items us Brits can't get! This week's “App-session” [obsession.. geddit?] Fing - Network Scanner on the App Store Fing, the top ranking, completely free and super-fast network scanner, that's used by millions of homes and professionals around the world. LanScan on the Mac App Store) LanScan is a free, simple and efficient IPv4 network scanner that discovers all active devices on any subnet: the local one, or any public subnet that you configure. Worthachirp via @dougee on Slack Automatically delete your old tweets with TweetDelete.net (http://tweetdelete.net/). A service that automatically deletes all your tweets older than a specified age. Allows you to mass delete tweets all at once with no fee required. Not sure I approve of this much but Winer has released a new macOS application called Electric Pork. The application allows users to type out something longer than 140 characters and instantly share it on Twitter. The app itself divides the idea into multiple tweets, thus taking over the hardest part about tweetstorms. . The application allows users to type out something longer than 140 characters and instantly share it on Twitter. The app itself divides the idea into multiple tweets, thus taking over the hardest part about tweetstorms. Social media and Slack You can follow us on: EssentialApple.com / Twitter / Facebook / Google Plus / Slack – ask us for an invite any way you can get hold of us If you really like the show that much and would like to make a regular donation then please consider joining our Patreon And a HUGE thank you to the patrons who already do. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

In the first podcast of the post-Skinner era, the team is joined by super-sub Iain Morris from Light Reading. Among the key conversation-points of the week include BT finally caving in to Ofcom’s demands for the ‘legal separation’ of Openreach – whatever that means. The guys also mull over the pros and cons of accelerating 5G NR by itself and reflect on the apparent ability of the CIA to hack our devices in order to keep an eye on us.

With Snapchat's holding company floating last week, Scott and Jamie ponder what it's really useful for - and Millennial Jamie gives Generation-X Scott a lesson in young people's social media. Facebook's jolly good quarter gets examined, Openreach falls under the spotlight AGAIN and the guys look at "research" that suggests people are more likely to dump their significant other than change broadband provider…

Chris and Ian discuss Apple, Routers, pebble and wrap up 2016 http://www.digitaloutbox.com/podcasts/episode298/DigitalOutbox-298-161214.mp3 Download iTunes MP3 Shownotes Apple Abandons Development of Wireless Routers BT ordered to split legally from Openreach by Ofcom Sky Mobile lets you store data, share it, and switch plans mid contract from just £10 a month Yes, the U.K. now has a law to log web users’ browsing behavior, hack devices and limit encryption Phone encryption: Police 'mug' suspect to get data TalkTalk wi-fi router passwords 'stolen' Pebble confirms it’s shutting down, devs and software going to Fitbit Amazon launches a beta of Go, a cashier-free, app-based food shopping experience Netflix adds offline viewing for smartphones and tablets Playstation Experience

With a work-shy Scott skiving off again, Iain Morris joins Tim and Jamie to explore the ramifications of governmental spying in the US and the UK. Trump gets hostile on net neutrality; BT has another mare with Ofcom and Openreach; and if you’re listening to this on an iPhone, you’re probably a girl.

Rich, James and Adam discuss: Is Fitbit buying Pebble? Windows 10 Anniversary Goes Mainstream, BT Openreach Legal Split, iPhone 6S Battery Swap, Nokia's Back! Also LG Paperthin OLED Roll-up Display, Google Earth 30 Year Timelapse and a Fold-Up Drone Car?! Plus: The Official UK Download Chart, Gaming Bit, Movies and 1 Star Reviews!

The team discusses the newly-passed "Snooper's Charter", Fitbit's acquisition of Pebble, an international move for the Internet Archive and Ofcom's ruling that BT and Openreach must split. Our hot hardware candidate is the Seagate Duet, an external hard disk that automatically backs up its contents to Amazon Cloud.

BMW and Baidu part ways, BT and Openreach part ways, and Apple and Airport part ways.

This week the guys go over a torrid week for the government following a grilling from Openreach and Virgin Media at last week’s Broadband World Forum; with pretty much everyone in agreement that Britain’s broadband is kinda broken. Next, we get Alex Wood from The Memo in to the studio to fill Scott’s seat and explain to Tim and Jamie why porn is helping the VR industry take off. Turns out there’s some pretty shady stuff going on out in them internets, and the boys try and take stock of how industries and governments can legislate for a technologically-enabled rapid shift in society. Finally, Samsung loses whatever sense of humour it had left after the continually-hilarious Note7 saga.

Marks & Spencer reports its half year results next week. Richard Fletcher, Business Editor of The Times, talks to Deidre Hipwell, retail correspondent, about what to expect from the retailer that she says the British people are “obsessed” with. Will M&S have managed to find the fashion pulse of the nation, especially in their womens’ clothing range? And why has their food always done so consistently well, even during the recession? There are also full year results from the owners of Primark. Deirdre discusses how the retailer is doing abroad and also gives tips on the best to find a quiet Primark to shop in. Meanwhile, BT has been given the green light by the competition watchdog for its takeover of EE. Nic Fildes, Technology & Communications Editor, explains why BT’s chief executive, Gavin Patterson, will now fight “tooth and nail” to make sure Ofcom does not try to split off its Openreach division. And have they got some unlikely defenders in the form of bankers? Finally, Kathryn Hopkins, Economics... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chris and Ian discuss UK Courts, Apple Pay and Satoru Iwata http://www.digitaloutbox.com/podcasts/episode253/DigitalOutbox-253-150725.mp3 Download iTunes M4A MP3 Shownotes Pao Out as Reddit CEO; Co-Founder Huffman Takes Over High court rules data retention and surveillance legislation unlawful Ripping music and films illegal again after High Court overturns new law Universal finds pirated copy of Jurassic World seeded from its own servers Infidelity site Ashley Madison hacked as attackers demand total shutdown Apple Pay launches in the UK: here's how to use it Apple releases new, faster, iPod touch with 8MP camera and 128 GB option, new Nano/Shuffle colors The end is nigh for Adobe Flash BT and Openreach broadband service could be split in Ofcom review Satoru Iwata was Nintendo Sony’s Playstation Now game streaming service beta launches in the UK Electronic Sports League to implement anti-doping policy, including drug testing Picks Ian Affinity Photo - £39.99 - Mac - Great photoshop replacement for Mac - No subscription - Fast, modern app - Highly recommended if you need to do some photo touch-up/editing Chris GoPro Session - £329.99 - Smallest lightest GoPro - Excellent output

The BBC Trust, the governing body of the BBC, has published its response to last week's government green paper on the BBC Charter Review. The review will look at, amongst other things, how the BBC should be governed and regulated - with many thinking the new charter will spell the end of the Trust. In her first interview for The Media Show, Trust Chair Rona Fairhead discusses her vision for the future of the BBC, her involvement in the recent licence fee deal, and the legitimacy of the BBC's governance system.A new book, Innovators in Digital News, looks at how some news organisations - some old, some new - are succeeding with digital news. Drawing on first-hand research inside organisations, it explores how The Guardian, The New York Times, Quartz, BuzzFeed and Vice approach the field. Steve Hewlett talks to author Lucy Kung about how clear strategies and strong leaders are winning combinations that are enabling new digital brands to take on 'old stalwarts' to win the attention of online news audiences. As part of its once in a decade review of the UK digital communications market, OFCOM is considering whether BT should be completely separated from Openreach. Openreach, currently an infrastructure division of the BT Group, is responsible for looking after the fibres, wires and cables, providing wholesale access to broadband and telephone lines. Other providers like Sky and TalkTalk claim it provides poor service and that it gives BT an unfair advantage. BT is strongly opposed to a split saying it would threaten further investment in the network. Steve is joined by Matthew Howett, telecoms and technology analyst from independent consultancy Ovum.