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Many technologies can be employed by the people, who the charities are supporting, themselves to solve some of the obstacles that they face in their everyday lives and charities are vital in increasing the awareness of these technologies and their benefits as well as rolling them out to those who will make use of them.

The missions of charities are as wide ranging as the number of issues that different societies face across the world, however any cause can benefit from embracing the advances in technology that are taking place all around us.

The missions of charities are as wide ranging as the number of issues that different societies face across the world, however any cause can benefit from embracing the advances in technology that are taking place all around us.

There are two technologies in particular which are in themselves becoming integral to IT operations and that are subsequently supporting the growth in BYOD - they are cloud computing and Virtual Private Networks (VPNs).

Reports from factory production lines and leaked parts indicate that Apple is about to put a fingerprint sensor into its next-generation flagship iPhone 5S. But what exactly can a fingerprint sensor do for the average consumer?

Having begun to look at the over arching benefits that video conferencing can offer to business and why these will propel it to greater success in 2012, the second part of this article will consider how the technology is likely to develop in the year ahead.

Video Conferencing looks like it is set to become an increasingly integral tool in the business world whilst growing in all areas of communications in the next twelve months. As the technology offers cost efficiencies coupled with flexibility, it is a case of the right tool at the right time.

Interoute's managed video and media services offer a one stop shop for all your conferencing and content delivery needs, ensuring the delivery of a fully integrated and managed service without an investment in technology and staff needed to implement and manage it.

In these austere times the efficiency of your business has become even more pertinent and businesses are having to think "out side of the box" to ensure their survival. One option that is becoming increasingly feasible with advances in technology is that of working from home.

Having begun to look at the over arching benefits that video conferencing can offer to business and why these will propel it to greater success in 2012, the second part of this article will consider how the technology is likely to develop in the year ahead.

Video Conferencing looks like it is set to become an increasingly integral tool in the business world whilst growing in all areas of communications in the next twelve months. As the technology offers cost efficiencies coupled with flexibility, it is a case of the right tool at the right time.

There are a number of ways that the internet and advancements in internet technology has helped businesses. These include ways that make it easier for businesses whose employees are not always in the office or are in multiple offices. Some of these are outlined below.

VPN (virtual private network) is a technology that allows a secure network between two computers. Examples of this include the internet and internal networks within a business where users are able to log in remotely over the internet. Here is a glossary of some important terms related to VPN.

Interoute are one of Europe's leading Business VPN providers. Their IP Virtual Private Network (IPVPN) service is specifically designed to deliver an efficient, scaleable and reliable way of connecting together your sites no matter where they are located. Based on MPLS technology, this service is available across our complete network and through our connectivity partners can be delivered on a worldwide basis. Many business level connection options are available to you from 3G & DSL to leased lines & Ethernet.

As more and more of us work on the move, from our homes or on personal devices that we bring into the office, it is becoming increasingly important to embrace the technologies behind the VPNs that allow us to 'remote on' to our office networks, giving us the freedom to take advantage of these flexible work practices. The following article provides a quick guide to how they actually work.

The following two parted article examines the key features of mobile technology and how these features can be vital to those looking to use mobile devices for good causes; whether it be aid or health agencies employing them 'in the field' or charities rolling them out to disadvantaged individuals to improve their quality of life.

Winners of the 5th edition of the Wireless Innovation Project were announced on 17 April 2013. The Vodafone Americas Foundation awarded prize money of $600,000 to the creators of three mobile solutions designed to improve lives.

A blog from Matthew Finnie, CTO at Interoute Communications

The following is an article that explores the potential (and frequently realised) uses of Fast Ethernet in both the personal sphere and that of business.

For those working in business IT there is one term that is sure to be cropping up on your radar more and more frequently; for those who work outside of IT departments you'll be familiar with the ideas behind it - in fact you may be responsible for its prominence - even though you may be less aware of its name. The concept is BYOD or Bring Your Own Device.