The financial landscape in the UK is undergoing a seismic shift. The announcement of the Halifax bank branch in Bulwell, Nottinghamshire, closing its doors in January 2025 marks another chapter in the story of traditional banking's decline. As digital banking becomes more prevalent, the
Telstra is set to enhance 4G coverage and lay the groundwork for 5G connectivity in Toronto through a series of mobile base station upgrades scheduled to begin next week. The upgrades, aimed at significantly improving mobile services, will necessitate temporary service disruptions that residents
In the face of increasing cyber threats, Spain's National Intelligence Center (CNI) has approved the Secure Phone, a device claimed to be impenetrable to the notorious Pegasus spyware. This significant development is a direct response to the high-profile hacking incidents that compromised the
In a significant move reflecting the digital transformation of the banking industry, Lloyds Bank on Finkle Street and Halifax on Highgate in Kendal are set to close their doors on February 10, 2025. The closure decision stems from a dramatic decline in physical visits as an increasing number of
The burgeoning world of contactless payments has seen an innovative development with the introduction of a dedicated testing and approval process by EMVCo. This initiative is specifically geared towards the TapToMobile system, known to some as softPOS, Tap on Phone, or Tap to Pay. The system
The bustling city center of Cambridge, known for its high footfall streets and densely packed venues, faces continuous challenges in maintaining reliable mobile network performance. To address this issue, the Cambridgeshire Open RAN Ecosystem (CORE) project has launched a trial of a 5G Open RAN
