Home Telecom welcomes 3,000 new customers following acquisition from Origin Group

Home Telecom, part of the Telecom Acquisitions group and a fully UK-based provider of broadband and telecommunications services, has acquired 3,000 customers from the original Origin Group base, effective 1st April 2026.

According to Sasha Barnett, Chief Operating Officer at Home Telecom, the newly acquired customers, who are connected to the Vodafone network, will continue to enjoy the same prices, terms and conditions and connectivity they are accustomed to, with the added benefit of being supported by Home Telecom's dedicated UK-based sales and customer service teams.

Sasha told That's Technology: "We are so proud to have the opportunity to support these customers and welcome them into our happy family of 63,000 customers. As a company, we can offer up to 24-hour service, seven days per week, and we also have an app available to download, giving our customers support and full control of their router, right at their fingertips."

“Home Telecom is committed to ensuring a smooth and seamless transition for all customers, with no disruption to their existing service,” she added.

Customers transferring from Origin Group with any questions or who require assistance are encouraged to contact Home Telecom's UK-based customer service team directly.

FACTFILE:

Home Telecom is a leading UK-based telecommunications provider and part of the Telecom Acquisitions group. With a strong commitment to customer service, Home Telecom offers a range of broadband and connectivity solutions, supported entirely by UK-based sales and support teams available up to 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

With over 29 years in business and 16 years serving the residential marketplace, Home Telecom brings a wealth of experience and expertise to everything it does. The company holds full ISO and Cyber accreditations, reflecting its commitment to the highest standards of security, quality, and service.

Home Telecom is proud to hold the highest Trustpilot rating for a telecoms provider covering the UK across all networks, with circa 17,000 customer reviews and an outstanding 4.6-star rating, a testament to the company's unwavering dedication to customer satisfaction. Home Telecom has a long standing partnership with Vodafone.

Origin Group: UK-based Origin Broadband focused on budget-friendly, unlimited fibre broadband, offering average speeds from 11Mbps to 67Mbps. TalkTalk acquired Origin Broadband out of administration in September 2021 and last year began transitioning its 95,000 customers to Utility Warehouse (Telecom Plus).

https://www.hometelecom.co.uk

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Bromcom Computers named as MIS Provider for Isle of Anglesey County Council

Bromley-based Bromcom is proud to announce it's selection by Isle of Anglesey County Council to provide a cloud-based Management Information System (MIS) across their 44 schools. 

This partnership marks another significant milestone in Bromcom's growing presence across Wales, and a clear signal of the trust schools and local authorities are placing in the platform.

The move sees Anglesey join a growing movement in Welsh education: replacing legacy systems with a modern, AI-powered platform designed to benefit staff, students, and parents alike. Crucially, the platform supports bilingual access, ensuring both English and Welsh-speaking users can engage with the system freely and easily.

A Forward-Thinking Partnership

Huw Ynyr, Head of Digital, Performance and Modernisation at Isle of Anglesey County Council told That's Technology: "As the Senior Responsible Owner for this programme, I'm pleased to confirm Anglesey’s commitment to the Bromcom implementation. 

"This transformation is a strategic investment in modern, data driven school information management across the island, and a key step in strengthening how we support pupils, staff and school leaders. The move to a single, centrally configurable MIS will help us reduce complexity, drive consistency, and improve the quality and timeliness of the data we rely upon for decision making. 

"This programme is about more than replacing a system – it is about enabling our schools to work more efficiently, ensuring staff have the right tools and training, and delivering a sustainable platform for the future. We look forward to working closely with Bromcom and our schools to deliver a smooth, well supported transition and to realise long term benefits for learners and the wider education system in Anglesey." 

Commitment to Innovation and Excellence

Ali Guryel, Managing Director at Bromcom Computers Plc told That's Technology: "We're thrilled to welcome Isle of Anglesey County Council and their 44 schools into the Bromcom family. 

"This announcement is part of a remarkable shift we're seeing right across Wales. Six of the last eight Welsh councils have now chosen Bromcom, and that's not by chance. 

"It reflects a shared recognition that schools and local authorities deserve a truly integrated, bilingual platform built for the future. We look forward to working closely with the team at Anglesey and making a real difference for their schools, staff, and families." 

https://bromcom.com

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BlueKong Go: A New On-Demand Platform Promises to Fix One of IT’s Biggest Headaches

Anyone who has ever waited hours, or even days, for an IT engineer to turn up knows how frustrating traditional support models can be. 

When systems fail, businesses don’t want paperwork, contracts, and scheduling delays. They want someone competent on site, quickly.

That’s exactly the problem BlueKong Networks hopes to solve with its upcoming platform, BlueKong Go, a new digital service designed to connect organisations with certified IT field engineers in real time.

Currently in final testing, with a wider launch planned for 1 May 2026, the platform aims to modernise how businesses source technical help when something goes wrong.

IT Engineers, On Demand

BlueKong Go works by matching businesses needing technical support with vetted IT engineers available nearby. Instead of relying on rigid support contracts or overstretched in-house teams, organisations can request an engineer on demand.

Behind the scenes, the platform uses identity verification, skills profiling, real-time geolocation and intelligent scheduling to pair each request with the most suitable engineer available.

In simple terms: the right person, in the right place, at the right time.

The result should be faster problem resolution, less downtime, and a more flexible way for businesses to access specialist IT expertise.

Matthew Conquer, owner of BlueKong Networks, believes the timing is right for a rethink of traditional IT service delivery.

Businesses today, he told That's Technology, need IT support that can move as quickly as their operations do, without the overheads and delays that often come with conventional service models.

A Different Kind of Tech Platform

Unlike many gig-economy apps, BlueKong Go positions itself as a members-only network of verified professionals. Engineers must pass a structured approval process before joining, ensuring clients are matched only with qualified specialists.

The platform also includes built-in communications, location tracking, and quality assurance tools designed to make interactions transparent for both clients and engineers.

To reinforce trust, completed work comes with a ten-day guarantee.

Smarter, Greener Support

Interestingly, the platform has also been designed with sustainability in mind.

By assigning the closest qualified engineer to a job, BlueKong Go aims to reduce unnecessary travel and cut the carbon footprint associated with long-distance call-outs. More efficient scheduling could also reduce repeat visits and wasted resources.

Faster fixes may even extend the lifespan of IT equipment, helping organisations avoid premature replacement.

Flexible Work for Engineers Too

It’s not just businesses that stand to benefit.

For engineers, the platform offers flexible work opportunities, including evening and weekend assignments, along with smarter routing that reduces travel stress.

BlueKong Go will be accessible through web access, mobile apps and API integrations, allowing organisations of all sizes, from SMEs to public sector bodies, to request support and manage jobs in real time.

If the platform delivers on its promises, it could mark a significant shift in how companies access the technical expertise that keeps modern digital operations running.

https://bluekongnetworks.com

Best-in-class sales and operational efficiency, with over 5,200 organisations worldwide relying on NodeZero

Horizon3.ai, the AI-native proactive security leader, today announced strong FY2026 growth, with annual recurring revenue (ARR) increasing 102% year over year. This momentum is driven by rapid enterprise and MSSP adoption, as organisations turn to NodeZero to identify and eliminate exploitable attack paths in production environments.

In excess of 5,200 organisations globally, from Fortune 10 enterprises to local school districts, hospitals, manufacturers, financial institutions, defence contractors, and government agencies, rely on NodeZero to continuously validate and harden their defences in production environments.

Key business and operational metrics include:

● 125% Net Dollar Retention, reflecting expansion from pentesting into broader exposure management use cases

● 94% Gross Dollar Retention, demonstrating strong customer retention and increasing testing frequency

● 32% of Q4 bookings originated by channel partners

Approximately 70% of customers are serviced through Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs), one of the company’s fastest-growing segments. MSSPs are using NodeZero to deliver continuous validation services while expanding into higher-value offerings such as remediation, threat hunting, SOC optimisation, and advisory services.

“MSSPs play a critical role, especially in international markets where local relationships and trust matter,” Snehal Antani, CEO and Co-Founder of Horizon3.ai told That's Texchnology.

“They allow us to scale globally while enabling partners to build high-margin service offerings on top of NodeZero.”

“Vulnerability prioritisation has never been more critical,” Snehal continued. “AI is accelerating vulnerability research, and defenders are overwhelmed deciding what not to fix. Pentesting remains the most effective way to identify what is actually exploitable and focus remediation on what matters.”

“Cybersecurity is currently vital, driven both by the rapid advancement of AI and a more unstable geopolitical landscape,” Dan Bird MBE, Field Chief Technology Officer for EMEA at Horizon3.ai added. “Organisations are right to take every possible step to protect their IT environments and critical business services. But the key is focusing on what can actually be exploited, and where teams need to act first.”

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VidaBay Launches Retro E-Ink Instant Film Fridge Magnet with Classic Aesthetic & Battery-Free Design

VidaBay has introduced its NFC-enabled, battery-free E-Ink fridge magnet, marketed as the “E-Ink Instant Film,” combining nostalgic instant-film aesthetics with modern display technology. 

As a global leader in electronic ink solutions, E Ink Corporation has featured the product on its official LinkedIn channel, noting its zero-battery structure and one-tap content refresh function.

Fitted with a high-definition color E-Ink panel, the product delivers a soft, film-style visual effect with no blue light or flicker, offering a comfortable paper-like viewing experience even in natural light. 

It arrives in classic white alongside vivid colour options including red, black, blue, green and yellow to match a variety of home interior styles. To deepen its artistic brand identity, VidaBay has appointed acclaimed Croatian musician Ana Rucner as its official cultural ambassador.

The device is fully powered by iPhone NFC for instant image updates, while Android users can refresh content conveniently via the optional Bluetooth Dock. 

It supports tens of thousands of image refreshes without built-in batteries or regular charging. The product is protected by extensive U.S. patents, with corresponding intellectual property safeguards in place across China, securing its unique innovative design in the global consumer E-Ink market.

Centered on capturing daily moments, the E-Ink Instant Film turns casual memories, children’s artwork, family notes, meal plans and to-do lists into displayable highlights. It turns the refrigerator into a personal emotional display, while its battery-free construction supports global sustainability trends. With built-in filters and templates for one-tap editing, it also serves as a thoughtful and flexible gift for all occasions.

Since its global release, the product has received positive user feedback across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific, with numerous real-life use cases shared widely on social platforms. The upgraded VidaBay Classic Plus, compatible with iPhone 13 through iPhone 17 series, is now available globally via the official website https://www.vidabay.net/shop, with an official Amazon launch scheduled for early next month, April. 

VidaBay is also welcoming partnership inquiries from authorized distributors and resellers in North America and Europe.

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