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  Family Online Safety Institute Members
Kingston Communications is a leading provider of communications solutions to businesses and public sector organisations throughout the UK.
Kingston's national capabilities have been built on its strong foundations within East Yorkshire, where the company has been providing leading edge services to residential and business customers for over 100 years and where it has been a pioneer in the use of ADSL technology.
Kingston is also a member of the Internet Watch Foundation, the UK body designed to track and remove illegal Internet content.
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 Kingston Communications - Home
Kingston Communications is a leading provider of communications solutions to businesses and public sector organisations throughout the UK and to consumers within East Yorkshire.
North Wales Police boosts workforce efficiency across all 75 stations with new communications system - 16 July 2007
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  Smooth Operator — Paul Simpson, Kingston Communications - 27 June 2006
When Paul Simpson was appointed as chief financial officer at Kingston Communications in 2004, he had a distinct advantage over others of his ilk moving into a new role.
Kingston’s £170m buy-out of Omnetica, provider of telecom services to businesses, is a good example of Simpson’s multiple remit.
Kingston’s move to PLC status caught at the end of the dotcom boom, skyrocketing share prices six-fold, and leading to tales of a new breed of millionaires in East Yorkshire.
www.financeweek.co.uk /cgi-bin/item.cgi?id=3845&d=11&h=24&f=254   (772 words)

  
  Newport Networks Selected by Kingston Communications
Kingston Communications is a leading provider of communications solutions, providing a wide range of voice, data, internet and contact centre services to businesses and public sector organisations throughout the UK.
Kingston is a converged communications company with expertise and experience in both telecommunications and enterprise networking, supported by its own 2200km broadband network.
Kingston's national capabilities have been built on its strong foundations within East Yorkshire, where the company has been providing leading edge services to residential and business customers for over 100 years and where it has been a pioneer in the use of ADSL technology.
www.newport-networks.com /press/press051124-Kingston.html   (716 words)

  
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Kingston Communications (HULL) PLC evolved from the Hull City Telephone Department, an operator set up by the local authority in 1902.
Kingston Communications Group shares were floated on the Stock Exchange in July 1999.
Kingston's main shareholder is Kingston upon Hull City Council, with a 30.6% stake (December 2005).
www.pyramidresearch.com /store/pr_iti_kingstoncom.htm   (240 words)

  
 Kingston Communications - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kingston Communications (Hull) PLC is a telecommunications provider based in Kingston upon Hull serving primarily the East Riding of Yorkshire.
In February 2006, Kingston Communications announced that it would be shutting its Video on Demand and Digital TV services (called Kingston Interactive TV - KIT) on 1 April 2006.
Kingston Communications was floated on the London stock exchange in 1999, during the peak of dot.com euphoria, and soon found itself in the FTSE 100 group of companies, only to exit the FTSE 100 shortly thereafter.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kingston_Communications   (679 words)

  
 Kingston Communications - Our Group
Kingston Communications (HULL) PLC is an independent Yorkshire based telecommunications group, providing dedicated communications on a local, national and international basis.
Kingston Communications Ltd our core business is a supplier of advanced telecommunications services to 185,000 homes and businesses in and around the city of Kingston Upon Hull.
Kingston Information Services is the Group's directory services business, producing the classified and telephone listing directories for the Hull area as well as providing telephone directory services to independent telephone operators including Manx Telecom, the Isle of Man telephone company.
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Kingston Communications (HULL) PLC announced that it has acquired of JAM IP Limited (JAM IP), a specialist in the area of converged IP contact centre solutions, for an initial consideration of £2.56 million.
Kingston Communications (HULL) PLC announced an interim dividend of 0.65 pence per share (2005: 0.39 pence), representing an increase of 66.7%.
Kingston Communications (HULL) PLC announced the acquisition of Smart421 (Smart421) for a cash consideration of £24.2 million, including cash and cash equivalents of approximately £4.0 million.
today.reuters.com /stocks/KeyDevelopments.aspx?symbol=KCOM.L   (419 words)

  
 Kingston Communications and Newbridge Networks Team up to Bring Interactive Multimedia Services to Hull Residents ...
Kingston will be able to deliver services at up to 4.5 Mbit/s ensuring a picture quality comparable to other digital television providers.
Kingston Communications (HULL) PLC is an independent Yorkshire-based telecommunications group, providing dedicated communications, locally, nationally and internationally.
Kingston Interactive Television is the service arm of Kingston Vision, which was formed in November 1998 to research, develop and market a technological platform suitable for a wide range of multimedia and interactive services.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0EIN/is_1999_Oct_12/ai_56216261   (822 words)

  
 Telsis Conferencing Solution Provides Payback For Kingston Communications
Kingston Communications is using advanced on-demand voice conferencing from Telsis to help manage rapid growth.
The UK telco and communications solutions provider, currently merging recent corporate acquisitions Omnetica and Technica into newly-branded Kingston subsidiary Affiniti, is cutting cost, and improving efficiency and decision-making with a Telsis LinkCall 240 system.
The LinkCall 240 is integrated with Kingston’s internal communications network, which joins more than 30 offices spread throughout the UK from Exeter in the south west to Menstrie in the north.
www.telsis.com /0295.htm   (451 words)

  
 PR: Kingston Communications & Integralis to Offer Customers Access to Security Expertise
Kingston Communications, a leading national telecommunications provider for businesses, has today announced a joint collaboration with IT security integrator Integralis to offer a range of advanced security services to provide protection from Internet risks such as computer viruses, spam and hackers.
Under the agreement, Kingston Communications' customers will be able to take advantage of a range of services including network based anti-virus scanning, spam and content control systems, managed firewalls, managed URL filtering and managed authentication.
Kingston Communications offers a comprehensive range of data networking solutions including broadband internet access and VPN technology, so comprehensive security measures are crucial to ensure its customers' information assets are fully protected.
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 Nortel Networks: Bluepoint Deploys Nortel Networks Solution to Create 'State-of-the-Art' Infrastructure
Kingston Communications worked closely with Bluepoint to implement a high-performance, high-speed internal IP (Internet Protocol) network capable of carrying both voice and data traffic.
At the core of Kingston Communications’ IP infrastructure solution is Nortel Networks Business Communications Manager (BCM), which is designed to address the needs of small- to medium-sized enterprises.
We chose Kingston to do this because it is one of only a handful of telecoms system integrators with the portfolio of products and services and the expertise required to complete such a project,” Sarfaraz said.
nortel.com /corporate/news/newsreleases/2003b/06_04_03_bluepoint.html   (1114 words)

  
 Nortel Networks: Nortel Networks Lights UK Optical Backbone for Kingston Communications
"Kingston Communications has ambitious plans, with bandwidth and network intelligence at their heart," said Malcolm Collins, president, next generation service providers, Nortel Networks.
The OA&M system enables Kingston Communications to proactively monitor and control network integrity and performance, enabling the network to deliver to its maximum potential.
Kingston Communications has also signed a strategic agreement with Nortel Networks.
www.nortel.com /corporate/news/newsreleases/2001c/08_01_01312_kingstoncomms.html   (538 words)

  
 BBC News | BUSINESS | Kingston profits fall
Kingston Communications, privatised by Hull City Council last year, reported that profits before tax in the year to 31 March were £7.9m, down from £36m last year.
Kingston announced a deal with fellow FTSE 100 group Colt Telecom and plans to roll-out its business telecoms service in two new regions.
Kingston will also launch its Torch business telecoms services in the Thames Valley and in Manchester, taking the total number of Torch regional services to six.
news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/business/758726.stm   (392 words)

  
 Terawave Press Releases
Hayward, June 8, 2005 – Terawave Communications announced today that it has secured a contract to supply UK- based Kingston Communications its FTTP multiservice converged broadband access platform to facilitate the delivery of advanced services for service providers, government and MSO to its customers in Lincs, UK.
Kingston Communications is a leading provider of communications solutions to businesses and public sector organisations throughout the UK.
Terawave Communications is a leading manufacturer of next generation converged access solutions for service providers, MSOs, government and enterprise customers.
www.terawave.com /pressreleases/pr_kingston.html   (610 words)

  
 What You See is What You Get for Businesses Using Kingston Communications Voice Services
Its assessment of Kingston’s billing covered key internal processes; interdepartmental and outsourced supplier interfaces; effectiveness of the billing process; existing evidence of accuracy; and accuracy of published tariffs and avoiding overcharging.
Because Kingston Communications has a turnover in excess of 40 million, it is a regulatory requirement under the Communications Act 2003 to have accreditation, enforced via Ofcom.
Kingston Communications’ East Yorkshire Division (consumer) already has accreditation.
www.emediawire.com /releases/2005/2/emw211813.htm   (775 words)

  
 Kingston Communications - Careers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
Kingston Communications is recognised as an Investor in People
Kingston Communications is a diverse business, operating in everything from basic telephony for almost 200,000 customers in our East Yorkshire heartland through to advanced nationwide voice and data communications.
Whatever your role and ambitions, join Kingston and we'll constantly encourage you to enhance your expertise and help you develop your career.
www.kcom.com /careers   (391 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | Business | Kingston stays quiet on bid talks
Telecoms group Kingston Communications declined to give any update on takeover talks as it unveiled a 22% rise in first-half earnings.
But Kingston, which has termed the approach as "conceptual" and with "several conditions and preconditions", did not give any further details.
Kingston Communications provides phone, internet and digital TV services in the Hull area and to businesses across the UK.
news.bbc.co.uk /go/rss/-/1/hi/business/4480918.stm   (160 words)

  
 Kingston Communications (Hull) Plc Executive Briefing - Market Research Reports - Research and Markets
Kingston's main shareholder is Kingston upon Hull City Council, with a 41.4% stake.
Kingston is an expanding communications group with a strategic focus on its national business capabilities and new media divisions.
Kingston's new media activities include the DSL-based interactive TV service, Kingston interactive, and international satellite communications company, Kingston inmedia.
www.researchandmarkets.com /reports/c5455   (392 words)

  
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Kingston said talks about a potential offer for the firm had ended after the parties failed to agree on price and structure, sending shares down as much as 15 percent.
U.S. private equity group Carlyle was widely reported in media as weighing up a bid for the firm, but sources close to the situation had said talks stalled over the value of Kingston and after Carlyle was not given access to the telecom firm's books.
Kingston also said second-half revenues and earnings from its Affiniti division would be below expectations due to increased costs and and an altered billing cycle as it attempts to re-vamp its product portfolio and offer more a more complex mix of voice and data services.
today.reuters.com /business/newsArticle.aspx?type=telecomm&storyID=nL31304389   (371 words)

  
 Sheffield Patients to Sleep Easier, With Help from Kingston Communications
A three year contract awarded to Kingston Communications means that 0845 numbering services and IVR (interactive voice response) technology have been offered to 189 GP and dental practices.
This was achieved largely through strong collaboration between the four Sheffield NHS Primary Care Trusts (PCTs), Kingston Communications and telecoms consultancy Trust Consulting.
Tony Cox, Director, Public Sector, Kingston Communications, said: “The nice thing about the system is that the initial investment in the underlying technology, an intelligent network, provides the health authority with a solid springboard for other telephony based services in future.”
www.emediawire.com /releases/2005/2/prweb211824.htm   (811 words)

  
 KC Stadium - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kingston Communications Stadium or KC Stadium is a new facility for the city of Hull, England, hosting football, rugby league and a series of pop concerts.
It is named after the stadium's sponsors, Kingston Communications, and is owned by Hull City Council and run by the Stadium Management Company, headed by Adam Pearson.
Also incorporated in the Stadium complex is the 1,500 seat Gemtec Arena sports arena (previously known as the Vulcan Arena), skate park, two multi-use all weather pitches, and a community learning zone, complete with classrooms, health and fitness suite, cyber cafe and library.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kingston_Communications_Stadium   (556 words)

  
 Kingston Communications Wins National Sales Award   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
Kingston scooped its award for the outbound telesales it undertakes on behalf of energy company Powergen, part of E.ON UK, over fellow nominees including HSM and Yorkshire Autotrader.
Commenting on the win, Sian Davies, Kingston's telesales manager, said: "Winning a national award for outbound sales, which is such a competitive activity, is a great achievement for the team and I'm delighted that our efforts and commitment to meeting Powergen's objectives have been recognised.
Kingston delivers a full range of inbound and outbound call handling services from its contact centre in Hull.
press.xtvworld.com /article9889.html   (329 words)

  
 Course Summary - MSc Networking and Data Communications at Kingston University
If you are keen to acquire the knowledge and skills required to design, model and effectively operate secure and dependable IP-based networks, the MSc in Networking and Data Communications course is ideal.
By the end of the MSc in Networking and Data Communications course, you will have developed the technical skills and professional attitudes necessary to progress your career in the rapidly evolving communications industries.
In addition, it may be possible for you to gain an industrial placement and undertake a 'real-world' project or work alongside the Faculty's networking and communication research group.
cism.kingston.ac.uk /mndc.htm   (453 words)

  
 Rns Announcement   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
Kingston will use the proceeds to reduce bank debt.
In December 2004 Kingston acquired Omnetica Holdings Ltd, specialists in the provision of converged IP networks; and in March 2005 it acquired Technica, a leading supplier of network storage services.
Last month, it launched Affiniti, which combined Kingston's Business Services Division, Omnetica and Technica to create a unique communications integration business.
production.investis.com /kingstoncomms/rns?id=1116568860nRNST5537M   (308 words)

  
 Wireless Developer Network
London 17th May 2006 - Advanced web-based desktop SMS text messaging is to be made available to business customers of Kingston Communications, thanks to a partnership announced today with PageOne.
PageOne's industry leading Connect product will be re-branded and integrated by Kingston Communications to allow its customers to send and receive text messages to clients and colleagues directly from their Kingston Communications account.
Kingston Communications offers a comprehensive communications portfolio of voice, data, internet and mobile solutions to businesses and the public sector.
www.wirelessdevnet.com /news/2006/may/17/news4.html   (315 words)

  
 Kingston Communications releases results | Internet Marketing News and Blog | E-consultancy.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
Kingston Communications, the Hull-based telecommunications company today announced growth in group turnover by 22% to £181.3m, and a 78% decline in pre-tax profits to £7.9m, for the year ended March 31, 2000.
With cash reserves of £136m, Kingston, which raised £256m through its IPO last year and a subsequent placing, will spend a further £60m in capital expenditure on building the network with Colt which will ultimately provide it with 70% coverage of the UK population.
Conflict between Kingston and Yes TV was spurred when Yes TV positioned itself as competition rather than a service provider when it announced its flotation plans in March.
www.e-consultancy.com /news-blog/12218/kingston-communications-releases-results.html   (494 words)

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