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Mobile apps and software
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July 20, 2021
20
Jul'21
Nordic banks join forces to compete with fintechs
Collaboration will be key for traditional Nordic banks to retain business amid intense competition from tech companies
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July 19, 2021
19
Jul'21
Chelsea and Westminster NHS launches acute Covid app
The app aims to work as a one-stop Covid-19 information and resource shop for doctors and nurses working with coronavirus patients
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July 19, 2021
19
Jul'21
Pegasus mobile RAT abused to monitor journalists and activists
Israel-based surveillance specialist NSO Group is facing renewed pressure after it emerged its Pegasus mobile surveillance tool may be being widely abused by repressive regimes
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July 16, 2021
16
Jul'21
Ericsson lands landmark Verizon 5G deal as it reports strong Q2
Just as it was announcing a robust end to its first half, global comms tech provider reveals massive contract with US communications giant to deliver 5G solutions
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July 15, 2021
15
Jul'21
Fintech sector continues to attract investment as Revolut hits $33bn valuation
Revolut has become the most valuable financial technology firm in the UK after its latest round of investment, with plans for a ‘superapp’
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July 15, 2021
15
Jul'21
ODA reaches milestone as TM Forum calls on telcos to grab cloud opportunity
Industry association set up for driving digital transformation through collaboration calls on comms providers to take advantage of industry-defining cloud native standards
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July 15, 2021
15
Jul'21
3G net to be retired in 2023 as BT promises 5G across entire UK by 2028
UK’s incumbent telco unveils new mobile and convergence ambitions with almost universal next-generation wireless over next seven years
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July 14, 2021
14
Jul'21
EC approves pan-Nordic payments platform
Pan-Nordic payments platform will move to its next phase after receiving merger approval from the European Commission
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July 14, 2021
14
Jul'21
Mastercard, Verizon Business team to bring 5G to global payments industry
Global payments company harnesses comms provider’s 5G network to innovate in payments and commerce sector, delivering solutions to support immersive retail technology and point-of-sale
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July 14, 2021
14
Jul'21
O2 Business improves in-store customer experiences with advanced connectivity-based AI technology
Technology uses artificial intelligence and video analytics to help retail businesses improve the in-store experience, with processes boosted by 5G
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July 14, 2021
14
Jul'21
Vodafone Spain deploys Ericsson 5G Core Standalone for pre-commercial operation
Spanish subsidiary of Vodafone follows UK and German counterparts in selecting Ericsson for core standalone solution to unlock the full potential of next-generation networks
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July 13, 2021
13
Jul'21
More women in South Asia using mobile internet
A GSMA study found that the gender gap is closing for mobile internet usage in South Asia, along with higher smartphone ownership fuelled by the falling cost of handsets and data
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July 13, 2021
13
Jul'21
Buoyant Nokia expects to raise 2021 guidance
Comms tech provider says positive news likely in forthcoming Q2 results and despite some headwinds in the second half, it has good foundation for the full year
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July 13, 2021
13
Jul'21
SNCF on track for industrial 5G in France
French train operator and technical partners unveil 5G Living Lab devoted to industrial practices, designed to extend 5G tests in local station and support modernisation of the group’s industrial entities
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July 13, 2021
13
Jul'21
UK fintech investments recovering from lost year
Fintech investments have bounced back in the first half of this year after a Covid-19-hit 2020
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July 13, 2021
13
Jul'21
GSMA calls for 2GHz of mid-band spectrum to meet UN targets
Starting from the position that meeting mid-band spectrum needs is vital to the future of 5G and requires forward-planning from policy-makers, mobile industry trade association warns that without additional spectrum, it will be impossible to realise...
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July 12, 2021
12
Jul'21
KUKA taps Nokia to facilitate industrial 5G SA private wireless network
German industrial robot manufacturer turns to comms technology provider for 5G private wireless for reliable connectivity in the development of intelligent automation
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July 12, 2021
12
Jul'21
Liverpool 5G Create, Blu Wireless develop industry-boosting IP
5G mmWave networking equipment provider teams with Liverpool-based part of 5G Testbeds and Trials Programme to develop new multi-sector intellectual property
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July 12, 2021
12
Jul'21
CMA consults on market investigation into emergency services’ mobile radio network
Competition watchdog considers whether to launch market investigation into role played by Motorola’s mobile radio network used by all emergency services in UK
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July 12, 2021
12
Jul'21
Enterprise 5G, cloud and IoT disrupting the comms service provider market
Research predicts major uptick in enterprise IT spending, spurred by edge, 5G and private network investments, representing significant opportunity for communications service providers in 2022 and beyond
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July 12, 2021
12
Jul'21
IoT at tipping point but multi-region connectivity, device deployment hinder UK adoption
Research from connectivity specialist finds three-quarters of UK respondents say their internet-of-things project is at best only somewhat successful in meeting expectations and realising benefits, but 91% still plan increased investment
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July 09, 2021
09
Jul'21
Enterprise private LTE, 5G networks projected to realise more than $7bn in annual spend by 2026
Study finds mission-critical use cases in manufacturing and energy/utilities driving demand for dedicated comms networks, but ecosystem remains challenging
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July 08, 2021
08
Jul'21
Vodafone creating indoor OpenRAN solution for business customers
UK operator Vodafone continues its momentum in developing OpenRAN solutions by partnering with Mavenir to create an indoor small cell solution for business customers
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July 08, 2021
08
Jul'21
Virgin Media O2 unveils ‘significant’ 4G and 5G boost
Ahead of the summer holidays, newly merged communications company announces what it says is a significant 4G and 5G boost to holiday hotspots
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July 08, 2021
08
Jul'21
CSP share of enterprise 5G deals falls 5% in 2021
Study shows that while the number of enterprise 5G projects doubled over the past year, competition from alternative service providers has significantly impacted CSPs’ share of the market
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July 07, 2021
07
Jul'21
UK 5G availability and speeds progressing at steady clip
Analyst’s latest monthly snapshot of next-generation mobile network development shows steady progress of 5G in Leicester, Liverpool, Manchester and Newcastle
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July 07, 2021
07
Jul'21
Remote workers feel disconnected from company IT departments
As hybrid working becomes the norm, study advises that now is the time to invest in more robust technology to support remote workforces for the long term, and to fend off lingering feeling of resentment over lack of support
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July 06, 2021
06
Jul'21
Ocado sees 19.8% increase in retail business revenue
Online retailer’s half-year results show a significant increase in revenue for its retail business, with numbers reaching £1.2bn
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July 06, 2021
06
Jul'21
Pharrowtech claims first viable fibre alternative with wireless
Launch of 60GHz high-speed board designed to allow manufacturers and service providers to test broadband capabilities and support high-speed internet roll-out
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July 06, 2021
06
Jul'21
OneWeb confirms successful launch and contact with 36 new satellites
Controversial satellite operator OneWeb completes its ‘Five to 50’ mission to cover regions north of 50 degrees latitude, including UK, Canada, Alaska and Arctic region
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July 06, 2021
06
Jul'21
TPG Telecom taps Nokia to launch world’s first live 5G standalone 700MHz service
Leading Australian telco unveils low-band 5G standalone service to cover wide outdoor areas, as well as deep indoor urban environments using Nokia’s triple-band remote radio unit
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July 05, 2021
05
Jul'21
Quarter of UK financial services staff want to continue working from home
Working from home looks set to stay in the finance sector after Covid-19 restrictions are lifted, as staff express their preferences for remote working
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July 05, 2021
05
Jul'21
Port of Ipswich trials IoT system to digitise operations
BT and ABP deploy intelligent asset platform across East Anglian maritime commercial hub to help its voyage towards smart port status
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July 05, 2021
05
Jul'21
Aurrigo gets into autonomous gear through Vodafone, AWS partnership
Autonomous vehicle specialist becomes one of the first UK companies to benefit from a new technology partnership between UK comms operator and leading cloud provider
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July 02, 2021
02
Jul'21
Qualcomm, Capgemini collaborate to boost 5G private network implementations for industries
Partnership between 5G comms tech provider and leading business management firm looks to improve interoperability, provide proven performance and ease deployment for clients looking to unlock benefits of 5G private networks
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July 02, 2021
02
Jul'21
UK government launches 5G network building competition
Latest part of UK government’s 5G diversification strategy sees launch of competition to put UK at the cutting edge of developing tech for 5G mobile networks
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July 02, 2021
02
Jul'21
Ericsson, Huawei claim 5G core tech lead with Mavenir, Affirmed Networks leading challengers
Research reveals 5G core dominance is contingent on supplier positioning and strategy, but also that hungry pure-play software suppliers were already offering disruptive innovation and agility
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July 02, 2021
02
Jul'21
AT&T to move 5G mobile network to Microsoft Azure
Leading US operator to run its mobility network on leading cloud platform as it aims to deliver cost-efficient 5G services at scale, while network cloud technology will be deployed to gain competitive advantage through streamlined operations and ...
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July 02, 2021
02
Jul'21
Ericsson, Deutsche Telekom, Samsung claim world first in 5G network slicing trial
Global operator joins leading tech firms in test showcasing the benefits of 5G end-to-end network slicing optimised for cloud virtual reality game streaming, while also allowing service providers to offer customer-focused service assurance
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July 01, 2021
01
Jul'21
Nordic mobile wallets to merge onto single tech platform
Plans underway to merge the mobile wallets of various Nordic banks into a single public cloud-based technology platform
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July 01, 2021
01
Jul'21
Openreach warns UK firms to check comms CPE ahead of analogue switch-off
Ahead of current analogue phone network reaching the end of its life by December 2025, UK broadband provider advises firms to start checking digital compatibility of CPE such as alarm services, lifts, payment card readers and medical equipment
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June 30, 2021
30
Jun'21
Half of mobile phones sold in the UK at risk of security issues
Lengthy mobile phone contracts leave buyers at risk of their devices losing support for security updates
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June 30, 2021
30
Jun'21
Orange unveils Europe’s first 5G SA fully end-to-end experimental cloud network
Global operator to launch region’s first standalone fully end-to-end cloud network from devices to IS in a cloud-native mode
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June 30, 2021
30
Jun'21
Incoherent technology investment saps motivation at mid-size businesses
Research suggests that mid-size businesses are falling into the trap of investing in technology for technology’s sake, rather than identifying what the business actually needs, with stress especially acute supporting remote working
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June 30, 2021
30
Jun'21
Google Cloud, Ericsson target telcos with 5G, edge cloud solutions
Google Cloud and Ericsson form partnership based on respective compute platform and 5G technology portfolios to help comms service providers deliver capabilities to the edge to unlock new possibilities for enterprises
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June 29, 2021
29
Jun'21
Productivity apps here to stay as quarterly mobile app spending hits all-time high
Research from leading mobile data and analytics company App Annie finds $7bn jump in app spending year on year, suggesting the start of a global economic rebound
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June 29, 2021
29
Jun'21
UK government reveals full extent of benefits of mobile, fibre development schemes
Scotland, Wales and North East England set to benefit most from mobile coverage boost under £1bn scheme with more than 230,000 Welsh homes and businesses to get access to faster broadband through Project Gigabit, and nearly 1,000 public buildings ...
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June 29, 2021
29
Jun'21
MWC 2021: Global mobile industry leaders show commitment to 5G mmWave
Mobile industry leaders unite as key 5G business segment expands its momentum across multiple regions, aiming to allow operators and OEMs to meet rising demand for data and expand into new service opportunities
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June 29, 2021
29
Jun'21
Bank branches will be a thing of the past in five years, say bankers
Traditional bank branches are likely to disappear from the high street in the next five years, but banking ecosystems will ensure customer service levels are high, say bankers
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June 28, 2021
28
Jun'21
OneWeb, BT sign agreement to explore rural satellite connectivity solutions
Low Earth orbit satellite constellation provider OneWeb announces agreement with BT to discover how satellite technology might support improved capacity, mobile resilience, backhaul and coverage in challenging geographic locations