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EU leaders pledge to ensure all pay fair share of taxes

Likes of Google, Apple recognise bulk of revenue in Ireland to lower tax bills.

Operators charge 15 times more per GB in Germany than Finland

Mobile operators are charging over three times more per gigabyte in Germany than in the UK and up to 15 times more than in some smaller EU member states such as Finland, analysis published this week has revealed.

24/05/13

Via Telecoms.com

Sky pays Virgin £49m for broadband backhaul boost

Sky signed a deal worth £49m with Virgin Media Business to upgrade its backhaul broadband network, it has been revealed.

24/05/13

Via v3

EU Kroes aims to attract €100bn private investment for chips, semiconductors

Europe could produce more microchips than U.S. with coordinated investment, commissioner claims.

‘Hello. I’m on Mount Everest’: Mobile banking hits highest peak

Two mountaineers have set a world record by being the first to use a mobile banking app on Mount Everest.

24/05/13

Via Finextra

Animals-only social network YummyPets sails from France for a UK launch

French pet-focussed social network YummyPets is to cross the English Channel and launch in the UK on 24 May — the first international expansion for the site since its inception in January 2012.

24/05/13

Via Wired

Testimonials

Not only has CCgroup’s strategy helped us develop our sales pipeline, it has helped build the value of Fundamo and attract the interest of international investors — Aletha Ling, COO, Fundamo

The results delivered by CCgroup have been impressive, not just in terms of the coverage generated, but more crucially, the clear sales leads that have resulted to date — Susan Brady, Director, Marketing and Communications, AIRCOM International

The CCgroup team has an exceptional depth and breadth of industry knowledge, helping position us effectively, ensuring our message is received and understood — Michelle Sklar, VP Industry Relations, Poynt

A single ‘peak’ during CCgroup’s 2011 global campaign generated 30 sales leads and directly impacted our bottom line. This is an outstanding achievement in B2B marketing — Sonny Waheed, Senior Manager, Communications, EMEA, Tellabs

CCgroup’s insight into existing industry issues and knowledge of the media agenda ensured we delivered the right story at the right time — Tim Deluca-Smith, VP Marketing, WDS