Andrew Holmes

Senior Designer (Messaging) for a Telecommunications Network.

[BT @bt_uk]

This Sunday, 7 September 2025 at 3pm the Government is running the second nationwide test of the UK’s Emergency Alerts system.

Compatible mobile phones and tablets will receive an alert, make a loud siren-like sound and vibrate. You will not need to take any action.

These tests are important to ensure everyone in the UK is familiar with the system so that when it is needed, it can effectively protect people and properties during life-threatening events.

Find out more at https://t.co/jyDrxWxy4N

[Andrew Holmes @AndSteHol]

Happy to say that I have just passed my BCS Essentials Certificate in AI exam

A nice way to start the weekend 🎉

[Andrew Holmes @AndSteHol]

Putting the new Python skills into practise (using Anaconda & Jupyter Notebook) as well as getting some exposure to AI Machine Learning principles. Before taking on a BCS Foundation course later this month.

[Andrew Holmes @AndSteHol]

Wanted a quick Python course as I mostly script in Perl, PHP or Bash. Even my 12yo son knows Python and I have a course coming up where Python is used - so thought I had better get some exposure. Really enjoyed this one.

[Andrew Holmes @AndSteHol]

Upgraded from iPhone 14 to 16
After transferring data & SIM and putting in a near identical case it is much the same so far!

[Andrew Holmes @AndSteHol]

iOS 18 is available today

This means the launch of RCS across Android and iPhone devices.

Reminiscent of the days of SMS interconnect launch.. one OTT messaging app to rule them all 🙌

https://t.co/YF7CG0RcM3

[George Kurtz @George_Kurtz]

All of CrowdStrike continues to work closely with impacted customers and partners to ensure that all systems are restored.

I’m sharing the letter I sent to CrowdStrike’s customers and partners. As this incident is resolved, you have my commitment to provide full transparency on how this occurred and the steps we’re taking to prevent anything like this from happening again.

We are working on a technical update and root cause analysis that we will share with everyone as well.

https://t.co/s7pDqPCkjS

[Gr@ve_Rose @Grave_Rose]

#Crowdstrike #Friday #infosec #Memes

[Vincent Flibustier 👽 @vinceflibustier]

First day at Crowdstrike, pushed a little update and taking the afternoon off ✌️

[Andrew Holmes @AndSteHol]

@theTRUESPEED Over a year later and still no FTTP availability here in Bradley Stoke 🥺
@WeAreOpenreach

[Andrew Holmes @AndSteHol]

Good news
@WeAreOpenreach are finally rolling out FTTP to my area 🙌

[Andrew Holmes @AndSteHol]

That said; @theTRUESPEED are looking to rollout quicker, so they will get my custom initially. But nice to have options in the future 😊

[Andrew Holmes @AndSteHol]

@AppleSupport How long should AirTag batteries last?
Bought one from @AmazonUK (direct) in July and it is reporting as low already…

[Andrew Holmes @AndSteHol]

They must have a team of bots writing positive reviews so that all the negative reviews are outnumbered.
No positive review has a profile picture.. only the negative (real) reviews.
Lesson learned not to trust @Trustpilot (or @mobileunlocked_ obviously - blatent scammers 🙄)

[Andrew Holmes @AndSteHol]

After getting scammed by “https://t.co/XynL0PTUyQ” (I’ll get my money back - don’t you worry!)
I will never trust @Trustpilot ever again. Clearly complicit nonsense 🙄

[Andrew Holmes @AndSteHol]

@virginmedia Called up to terminate the service.. spent 15 mins to get to an operator and they seemingly hung up on me after I asked to for the service to be terminated?
They have my mobile number but they haven’t tried calling me back. What is going on?

[Andrew Holmes @AndSteHol]

@virginmedia Yet more issues with your super expensive broadband. This is causing me issues with working from home.
My laptop is directly connected to the hub via ethernet - so this isn't a WiFi issue. Please resolve ASAP

[Three UK @ThreeUK]

Following the emergency alerts test yesterday, we’ve been working with the government and have identified a technical issue that meant some of our customers didn’t receive the alert. This morning our engineers deployed a fix meaning there will be no issue with future alerts 🧵1/2

[Andrew Holmes @AndSteHol]

Interesting
https://t.co/uPQoVo6hPB

[Andrew Holmes @AndSteHol]

.. and clearly my subconscious is not confident as the dreams suggested there were various issues which caused the project team to wait for me to get back to resolve. I really hope this is not the case 🤞

[Andrew Holmes @AndSteHol]

Heading into the office after a week of leave.. nervous to see how the time-critical project I am tech lead on has progressed in that week 😬
Already had a few instances where the initial check of the e-mails seeped into my dreams over the last couple of nights..