Industry Insights

Apple Bought Some Time

Apple Bought Some Time It's been a few weeks since Apple announced details on the release of their Apple Watch and there's a lot of speculation around its position in the smart watch market. Thinking about some of the existing smart watches, it made me wonder how Apple were going to compare and stand out...

Posted on March 23, 2015 by First Point Group

The Next Big Thing

The Next Big Thing Working in the Telecommunications industry for 20 years I’ve noticed there has always been a regular cycle of industry game changers; new technologies emerge and transform our industry. The next big thing is always just around the corner. At the start of 2015, it seems there is no longer just one...

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Alistair Rynish

The Ups and Downs of Working in Recruitment

The Ups and Downs of Working in Recruitment Some days this job is brilliant. Everything is going fine, clients are happy, candidates are suitable and being placed in roles. It all seems to work perfectly. The sun is shining, you can do no wrong. You think, well this is easy and let’s face it is...

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Alistair Rynish

Will Connected Vehicles Work?

Will Connected Vehicles Work? The connected car market is set to be huge for car manufacturers and mobile networks, but are we ready to take on the challenge? Here are ten (pretty big) challenges we foresee over the next few years... 1. Cars Take Longer To Develop Than Smartphone’s The difference in lifecycles in the...

Posted on November 14, 2014 by First Point Group

5 reasons to get excited about 5G

5 reasons to get excited about 5G Until recently, 5G has been all anticipation and talk. However, with recent developments, trials and partnerships we can (almost) see 5G on the horizon. Making our lives that little bit (hopefully, quite a lot) speedier and connected. 5G is one of the hottest topics in technology at the...

Posted on August 23, 2014 by First Point Group

Whats the difference between M2M & the Internet of Things?

Whats the difference between M2M & the Internet of Things? Once a trend, now a reality, the Internet of Things (IoT) is changing the world in which we live. However, buzzwords can lead to confusion. So, is IoT and M2M the same thing? What is the difference between them? This question has been tackled by...

Posted on August 13, 2014 by First Point Group

4 Ways 4G Makes Recruitment Smarter & Job Hunting Simpler

4 Ways 4G Makes Recruitment Smarter & Job Hunting Simpler 4G... TAKES MOBILE WORKING TO THE NEXT LEVEL 4G has meant that employees have been able to work more effectively than ever been before; whilst on the road, at a hotel, in an airport or at home. A 4G service is fast enough to enable...

Posted on August 2, 2014 by First Point Group

The good, the bad, and the ugly

There is fierce competition for 4G world domination. The deployment of 4G technologies across the globe is moving fast; so, just how far have networks come since 4G was announced in 2002? And how have they impacted on different regions? 4G is a seriously ‘hot topic’. It is everywhere, marketed by everyone! It’s a phenomenon….

Posted on June 30, 2014 by First Point Group