Tag: Sure
Alderney Library is now connected
USERS of Alderney Library can now access the internet thanks to Sure. After hearing that the island’s volunteer-run public library could not afford to provide internet access to its users, Sure agreed to provide broadband free of charge. ‘We were very impressed by the passion and commitment of the volunteers at Alderney Library as they [...]
Companies warned to be aware of opportunists
MORE than 80% of breaches into a company’s IT system will be opportunistic. Speaking at a seminar organised by Cable & Wireless Communications, Colin Whittaker, vice-president of payment system risk for VISA Europe, warned that just 17% of security breaches were targeted and the rest were opportunistic. He added that the sophistication of breaches now [...]
Sure selected to trial cutting-edge portable energy device technology
SURE has been selected by Intelligent Energy – a global power technology company – to trial a hydrogen fuel cell portable energy device. Intelligent Energy has asked Sure to assess the suitability of its fuel cell technology to power various mobile devices. Over the next few months, Sure will ask selected customers to trial the [...]
E-billing reduces Sure’s paper usage by 3,500 sheets per month
A NEW electronic billing system introduced by Sure has reduced the company’s paper usage in Guernsey by approximately 3,500 sheets per month. The initiative, which customers voluntarily sign up to, was launched in August and already more than 1,700 of Sure’s Guernsey customers have requested not to receive paper bills. ‘E-billing provides customers with easy [...]
Sale of majority of Monaco & Islands business unit to Batelco
Cable & Wireless Communications Plc (“CWC”) today announced that it has agreed with Bahrain Telecommunications Company (“Batelco”) the sale of the majority of the assets of its Monaco & Islands business unit for an enterprise value of US$680 million. CWC will divest its entire shareholdings in its businesses in The Maldives, Channel Islands and Isle [...]
iPhone 5 has arrived and it’s in stock at Sure
Guernsey’s first stock of the iPhone 5 has arrived and is available from the Sure Store on the High Street, just one week after its official global launch. The iPhone 5, with its larger screen and thinner and lighter body, has already proven to be one of the most popular iPhones ever, having sold five [...]
Telecoms providers work together on Bank Holiday bonanza
SURE and JT have worked together to deliver a full day programme of entertainment for islanders on August Bank Holiday Monday. Sure announced earlier this year that its popular outdoor cinema event Sure Big Screen will be making a welcome return to Cobo this summer. The seven day spectacular, which will see 20 films shown [...]
Sure launches new broadband service
SURE is launching a new broadband service aimed at high user households and businesses. With more and more devices connecting to broadband, the need for an option that can cope with heavy demand has steadily increased. ‘It’s not uncommon now for a household or business to have multiple devices connecting wirelessly to their broadband service, [...]
Run Lee, run!
SURE is encouraging islanders to get behind Lee Merrien as he prepares to compete in the Olympic Games. The High Street store will be given an Olympic-themed makeover and staff will be wearing Union Jack t-shirts with a message of good luck on the back. To encourage Lee in his efforts, Sure has also donated [...]
Sure launches new state-of-the-art email system
SURE is launching a new email service to provide customers with state-of-the-art technology. The robust new email system, known as Suremail, will offer customers a 10Gb mailbox and will be provided free of charge to all Sure pay monthly mobile or Sure broadband customers. Existing CWGSY email customers will keep the same address and will [...]
