Microsoft increases software and services pricing by 13-22%
The sharp fall in sterling following Brexit has triggered Microsoft to announce sterling price increases, effective January 2017. Price increases…
HP printers start rejecting budget ink cartridges
Important stuff, given that savings on compatible cartridges often are key to the success of office supplies projects: “The COO…
Communications Industry news
Apple has released the iPhone 7 which is very similar to the iPhone 6S, but it has a much improved…
Are the apps you use for work a security threat?
The BBC reported last week that more and more IT departments are finding that employees are using their work phones…
ACCO Brands to acquire Esselte
ACCO Brands has just announced that it is to acquire Esselte for $333 million. The deal will see ACCO combine…
Utilities Market Report – August 2016
Wholesale energy costs rose for the fourth consecutive month amidst considerable volatility fuelled by the announcement from Centrica that the…
UK’s premium rate regulator says rules on text messages should be strengthened
Payphone Plus, the premium rates regulator, has told Radio 4’s today programme that they believe the rules on…
Ofcom rules on BT’s relationship with Openreach
BT has avoided it’s infrastructure arm, Openreach, being split off following Ofcom’s latest review. Many suppliers have argued that…
Utilities Market Report – July 2016
UK Wholesale energy prices rose for the third consecutive month with gas prices up 14% to 1.39 p/kWh and electricity…
The changing face of electricity contracts
Over the last 2 years, wholesale energy costs have fallen month on month and in early 2016 were at the…