Alchemy opens offices in Dubai and Miami

Dublin-based circular technology company Alchemy, has opened new offices in Dubai and Miami which it says will give it the capacity to process another one million devices annually. The company says it has now processed more than five million devices globally for a second life. Alchemy offers device warehousing, device triage and grading, reverse solutions

Virgin Media ordered to pull wi-fi ad after Vodafone complaint

Vodafone has forced Virgin Media to withdraw an ad that claimed “Get the fastest WiFi Guarantee of any major provider”. Vodafone complained to the Advertising Standards Authority that the ad, which ran in July, was misleading and could be not be substantiated. The ASA agreed and ordered Virgin Media to pull the ad and ensure

Ofcom to crack down on mid-term contract telco price rises

Telecoms customers must be told upfront about any price rises their provider includes in their contract, under new consumer protection plans set out today by Ofcom. Ofcom is to stop telecoms companies from levying mid-contract price rises and introduce tougher protections for customers by banning this practice The new ruling woud apply to new contracts. A

US investment firm buys Blancco Technology Group for £175 million

Global investment firm Francisco Partners has bought secure data erasure and mobile lifecycle solutions company Blancco Technology  for £175 million. Blancco, was founded 26 years ago and has 2,500 customers across 70 countries. The acqusiiton of its shares means it is no longer listed on the London stock market. Blancco products allow organisations to protect