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Can you be both a critic and a participant in a problematic situation? It’s a question VodafoneThree seems to want us to ask

UK mobile networks are awful, says UK mobile network operator. Yes, they are – and compare unfavourably to the same operator’s networks elsewhere.

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24 September 2026
Forget Whisky Galore!: Could Shetland’s next liquid gold be a very different, but increasingly vital, kind of alcohol?
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Forget Whisky Galore!: Could Shetland’s next liquid gold be a very different, but increasingly vital, kind of alcohol?

Earlier this disturbingly hot Summer, a quiet announcement was made: using wind power and biogenic CO2 alone, a UK energy company that historically focused on mature and late-life oil and gas assets, announced something of a new direction: that it plans to also produce e-methanol on the Shetland Islands.

Guy Redmill
10 Sep 2026
Guy Redmill
If it’s a human-free zone, Digital Marketing 2.0 just won’t work
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If it’s a human-free zone, Digital Marketing 2.0 just won’t work

There may or may or not be an AI Bubble burst soon. What we can be sure of is that you can’t afford to outsource your content creation to it.

Guy Redmill
17 Jun 2026
Guy Redmill
How underwater robotics could save the Octopus’s garden. IoT for a better planet?
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How underwater robotics could save the Octopus’s garden. IoT for a better planet?

A combination of marine robots, comms and AI could mark a way to make saving Ringo Starr’s favourite place so much easier—and attractively cheaper.

Guy Redmill
10 Jun 2026
Guy Redmill
Has Microsoft just given CDR a knockout blow?
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Has Microsoft just given CDR a knockout blow?

Yes, it’s not great the biggest buyer of CDR solutions is having a think. But there’s still lots of cool things you can do in the meantime, in addition—or maybe even instead?

Guy Redmill
27 May 2026
Guy Redmill
Clear blue skies for Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs)? Is D2D going to move the needle? Unlikely.
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Clear blue skies for Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs)? Is D2D going to move the needle? Unlikely.

Rising consumer demand for ubiquitous coverage, the growth of massive IoT, revenue opportunities for MNOs, and evolving standards are all driving momentum in the evolution of NTNs – but they may not deliver on the hype. Where do they offer real value? In the first of a series on this topic, we explore the current noise.

Guy Redmill
20 May 2026
Guy Redmill
Hello hydrogen! You took your time getting here
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Hello hydrogen! You took your time getting here

Hydrogen failed the hype test, yes. That doesn’t mean it’s not a hugely promising energy source for the right applications.

Guy Redmill
24 Mar 2026
Guy Redmill
The next Internet shouldn’t be either AI or human—but animal
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The next Internet shouldn’t be either AI or human—but animal

It’s time to not just look after the environment better, but to use our smarts to help our fellow animals thrive, too.

Guy Redmill
12 Mar 2026
Guy Redmill
Using integrated multi-modal logistics to let Africa roar
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Using integrated multi-modal logistics to let Africa roar

$22 billion VICMED is just one of many comms structures that could unleash huge productivity and innovation.

Guy Redmill
3 Mar 2026
Guy Redmill
10 Overlooked Reasons Why Your Website Might Be Losing You Investment Opportunities and Top Talent
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10 Overlooked Reasons Why Your Website Might Be Losing You Investment Opportunities and Top Talent

Most companies refresh their websites because something obvious needs attention: The branding feels dated.  The message has drifted. The design no longer works well on mobile. These are all reasonable reasons to make a change, and they’re often the ones that drive internal discussions about website design.

22 Jan 2026
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Can you be both a critic and a participant in a problematic situation? It’s a question VodafoneThree seems to want us to ask
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Can you be both a critic and a participant in a problematic situation? It’s a question VodafoneThree seems to want us to ask

UK mobile networks are awful, says UK mobile network operator. Yes, they are – and compare unfavourably to th…
24 September 2026
Forget Whisky Galore!: Could Shetland’s next liquid gold be a very different, but increasingly vital, kind of alcohol?
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Forget Whisky Galore!: Could Shetland’s next liquid gold be a very different, but increasingly vital, kind of alcohol?

Earlier this disturbingly hot Summer, a quiet announcement was made: using wind power and biogenic CO2 alone…
10 September 2026