BBC defends decision to continue using Flash

Dawinderpal Sahota
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Erik Huggers says Flash technology does not betray the BBC's commitment to open standards

The BBC has stood by its decision to continue using Flash, in the face of criticism The BBC’s director of future media and technology, Erik Huggers, has defended the broadcasting corporation’s us...

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