General election 2017: a quick guide to the parties’ digital pledges

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ISSUE DATE: 22 May 2017 TOP STORIES General election 2017: a quick guide to the parties’ digital pledges We examine the digital promises in the three main national political parties’ manifestos and how they compare on broadband, skills, digital government, infrastructure and innovation. READ MORE → McAfee researchers test WannaCry recovery method Although there is evidence that some victims of the WannaCry ransomware attack on 12 May have paid the attackers, there is no evidence that they are getting their data back. READ MORE → Manx Telecom streamlines its business with VMware NFV After deploying an NFV platform to replace its IMS service, Isle of Man-based telco has seen substantial improvements to its business agility and processes. READ MORE → ADVERTISEMENT

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