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FarrPoint's Head of Data, Chris Bond, will be moderating a discussion on "Creating Community Resiliency" at the upcoming #CRRBCWEST Conference & Expo in Kelowna, Canada. 🇨🇦 The panellists include industry leaders from Powerworks Design, Nokia, and Dura-Line. The session will focus on the role of #connectivity in building resilient communities, a key topic for the future of rural and remote regions. Join Chris and the panel on Tuesday, November 5th, from 12:15 - 1:00 PM in the South Hall. It should be a great discussion. If you're attending the event, Chris will be there on both days. Drop him a message to arrange a chat or say hello at the event. Amedeo Bernardi PMP

With landlines going digital, 3G networks being phased out, and the expansion of #4G/#5G coverage, how will these changes impact your #digital services? In our latest blog, Richard Parkinson and Emma Philpott explore what these transformations mean for businesses, highlighting the importance of reliable connectivity.   🔗 Check out the full blog here: https://bit.ly/3YynalF

Reporting live from the #BirminghamTechWeek, we have Matthew, FarrPoint’s Head of Economics. He was on the "Global Growth for the UK’s Tech Sector" panel to discuss how the UK tech industry compares to its global counterparts.   The discussion covered the strengths of the UK #tech sector, the challenges it faces, and the opportunities for future growth. It’s clear that staying competitive in this fast-moving global landscape depends on innovation and cross-border collaboration. If you're at the event, be sure to say hello—Matthew will be around for the rest of the day! Thanks to TechWM and techUK for organising.

FarrPoint CEO Andrew Muir will participate in a panel later today as part of the Local Government Association Annual Conference and Exhibition 2024. If you're at the event, make sure to stick around and join the panel in Queen’s Suite 1 at 18:00 for an important session on Tackling #Digital Exclusion. If you have any questions for Andrew post panel, feel free to grab him for a chat.

Improved 4G #connectivity is making a real difference for Skye fisherman Iain MacAskill, who can now manage his business, communicate with buyers, and stay in touch with loved ones—often over 15 miles offshore. Installed in Mallaig as part of the Shared Rural Network (SRN) programme, these upgrades are expected to deliver over £1 million in socio-economic benefits to the local community. FarrPoint’s report, commissioned by EE, demonstrates how #digital infrastructure can provide significant value, even in remote areas.   🔗 https://lnkd.in/g6e8C3Y6

FarrPoint's Head of Economics, Matthew Izatt-Lowry, will be speaking at #BirminghamTechWeek on a techUK panel discussing 'Global Growth for the UK's Tech Sector'. Looking forward to hearing his insights, and thank you to techUK for the invitation.

FarrPoint’s CEO Andrew Muir was in Washington last week, catching up with the latest developments in US #connectivity at Broadband Nation Expo. BEAD continues to be a focus, not surprisingly, but there are other funding programs and updates to cover. Some key takeaways from the event were:   1. Realisation that #BEAD timescales will be longer than originally anticipated and a strong desire to get the money assigned to start building quickly, but this is a complex program with lots of administrative steps to cover 2. Three main challenges to #broadband deployment are seen as supply chain, permitting and workforce, with the latter a particular focus on some good initiatives from www.broadbandnation.org 3. Electric coops and municipalities play an important role in local broadband delivery, showing the diversity of possible solutions rather than a one-size-fits-all – which clearly doesn’t work, or else there would be no need for such conferences! 4. A really interesting session on the unique challenges around tribal broadband and the different approaches that are needed to engage properly – and Native Americans in all geographies have worse access to broadband than any other racial or ethnic groups (see the report from our partners at https://lnkd.in/eTGSng5C) 5. And a final thought: why can’t UK conferences have catering like the North Americans? They even cook omelettes for you at breakfast!

We've been working with the three Ayrshire councils and local partners on delivering a very exciting #5G Innovation Region project in #Ayrshire. Watch the video to find out how the adoption of enhanced wireless connectivity is driving innovation in the region. Julia McMurdie Michele McColm Ashleigh Jordan Steve Smith Kirsty Scott Muhammad Zeeshan Shakir Russell Wilson Derek Johnstone Johnny Mone Esther F.

Last chance to register for tomorrow's webinar 'Should the public sector welcome data centres'   📅 8th of October | 11:00 - 12:00   Covering topics such as: - The benefits and challenges of attracting data centres - The evolving market landscape - How to integrate green initiatives - Practical steps for public bodies to support industry growth - Strategies to preserve the local environment while fostering development Each of our panellists brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in their field, ensuring an interesting discussion.   Register now: https://lnkd.in/eHDeP5gi Andrew Muir, Luisa Cardani, John Steward, Bjorn Ronning,

Next week, FarrPoint's CEO Andrew Muir will be in Washington for the Broadband Nation Expo to discuss the challenges and opportunities of #broadband deployment across the US.   With sessions covering key topics such as funding, deployment and the potential of fixed wireless access, along with the challenges of resourcing this massive program, this event should be full of engaging discussions.   If you're attending, Andrew would love to connect—feel free to reach out!