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May 27, 2021 27 May'21
Nokia, Microsoft team to offer public cloud AI use-case library for telcos

Nokia’s AVA AI use-case library now delivered as a service on Azure public cloud, claiming to combine telco-grade security and instant web scale architecture scalability
May 27, 2021 27 May'21
Aruba claims enterprise-grade Wi-Fi 6E industry first

HPE subsidiary introduces new access points to take advantage of 6GHz spectrum band to deliver greater performance, lower latency and faster data rates to support high-bandwidth enterprise applications and use cases
May 27, 2021 27 May'21
How the pandemic accelerated the Gulf’s edtech revolution

The Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of digital learning technologies in the Gulf region’s education sector
May 26, 2021 26 May'21
Viavi accelerates 5G Open-RAN testing at the AWS Outposts edge

Latest development in advancement of open radio access network technology sees global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance services take test solution to leading cloud environment

May 25, 2021 25 May'21
Amdocs expands telco cloud strategic collaboration with Microsoft

Software provider boosts collaboration that will enable service providers to transform to the cloud with cloud-native systems and cloud transformation services
May 25, 2021 25 May'21
Stockholm’s startup scene seeks more diversity

Swedish capital has created a world-leading tech startup environment, but it still lacks the diversity of people needed to move it to the next level
May 24, 2021 24 May'21
Vaccine status drives more than a million new users to NHS App

Over 11,000 people have registered their preference for organ donation via the NHS App in just four days, 10 times more than average for that time
May 24, 2021 24 May'21
Mavenir powers Thailand’s Smart City to add fuel to 5G Open RAN fire

Thailand’s state comms technology joins consortium of network firms to develop “Silicon Beach”, with end-to-end 5G private network
May 21, 2021 21 May'21
Qualcomm scales out 5G for industrial IoT

Comms tech giant makes major push to advance next-generation network product range to act as catalyst for digital transformation within industrial internet of things environment
May 21, 2021 21 May'21
Lack of developer attention to cloud security prompts alerts

The personal data of over 100 million Android users may have been put at risk through a variety of cloud service misconfigurations

May 21, 2021 21 May'21
Liverpool 5G Create becomes independent digital public service provider

The quality of Mersey is not strained in mobile healthcare as ground-breaking next-gen network-based public health project takes advantage of digital disruption with mobile network operator’s provision capability to make revolutionary step
May 21, 2021 21 May'21
Zoom launches Events platform for virtual experiences

Breakout conferencing platform makes next evolutionary step with platform for producing and monetising interactive virtual events and conferences
May 21, 2021 21 May'21
Huge spike in uptake of UK NHS mobile app

Mobile app tracking specialist records mass downloads of UK health service mobile app after it was chosen to certify Covid jabs record for Brits travelling abroad
May 20, 2021 20 May'21
Three UK boosts 4G and 5G network capability

Leading UK operator further progresses its £2bn network investment programme, claiming to have significantly transformed next-generation and existing network capability, as well as boosting indoor connectivity
May 20, 2021 20 May'21
Virgin Media, O2 merger gains final UK regulatory approval

Competition watchdog CMA removes last stumbling block and gives green light for what is being described as a watershed moment for the UK comms market
May 20, 2021 20 May'21
Amdocs beefs up BT business continuity for mobile customers

Expansion to existing multiyear managed services agreement sees Amdocs and Lightico joint solution deployed to enable telco’s mobile customers to complete sales journeys remotely and securely, without the need for physical paperwork or store visits
May 20, 2021 20 May'21
O2, Microsoft reveal plans to develop mobile edge capability for private 5G

Operator and IT giant O2 partners with Microsoft to trial the benefits of on-premise mobile edge computing in a private 5G network, paving the way for secure data management and enabling confidential information to stay on-premise at all times
May 20, 2021 20 May'21
5G-enabled sales to surpass €400bn and offer huge green gains by 2030

Commissioned by global telco, study in five European geographies finds hugely positive socio-economic impact from 5G roll-out in terms of enabled sales, employment and reduced greenhouse gas emissions
May 18, 2021 18 May'21
Shift to digital remittances helps sector retain transaction value

Global remittance volumes and value was more resilient than expected over the past year, partly as a result of the take-up of fintech services
May 18, 2021 18 May'21
Unlicensed 6GHz spectrum puts 5G economic potential at risk, warns GSMA

As countries diverge on their strategies for critical spectrum band, mobile trade association calls on governments around to license 6GHz to power 5G development rather than permit unfettered Wi-Fi6E expansion
May 18, 2021 18 May'21
Covid lockdowns dent Vodafone fiscal year

Revenues fall for fixed and wireless operator as mobile users obey stay-at-home orders but overall yearly service takings are described as stable, returning to growth in the second half
May 18, 2021 18 May'21
Irish High Court dismisses legal bid by Facebook over EU-US data transfers

Latest twist in long-running legal battle sees Facebook lose legal bid to prevent the Irish Data Protection Commissioner suspending its transfer of data about European citizens to the US
May 17, 2021 17 May'21
AT&T to focus on fibre, 5G after WarnerMedia merger with Discovery

Media mega-deal presents leading US operator with opportunity to unlock value and be one of the best capitalised broadband companies
May 17, 2021 17 May'21
EE boosts mobile coverage across London’s rail network

As the UK embarks on the great indoor reopening and workers start returning to the office, BT’s mobile division beefs up mobile network capability along capital’s main commuter rail routes
May 14, 2021 14 May'21
Dutch police used deep learning model to predict threats to life

Dutch police developed a deep learning model in their EncroChat investigation to predict which messages contain serious threats to life
May 13, 2021 13 May'21
Refuge launches tech safety site for domestic abuse victims

Created with the help of survivors, Refuge’s resource site offers guidance on protecting yourself from tech-enabled domestic abuse
May 13, 2021 13 May'21
Ericsson: 5G already changing smartphone usage behaviour

Largest 5G consumer study to date finds seven in 10 5G users expect more innovative services and apps, while 20% have decreased usage of Wi-Fi on their phones at home and other locations after upgrading
May 12, 2021 12 May'21
More than a third of UK homes have gigabit-capable broadband

First interim update to UK regulator’s audit of mobile coverage and fixed broadband availability finds gigabit industry defies pandemic to continue aggressive infrastructure deployment
May 12, 2021 12 May'21
5PRING, West Midlands local authorities announce smart cities challenge

5G accelerator issues challenge to innovators in health, social and public services to help lead the 5G revolution with local authorities
May 12, 2021 12 May'21
UK government selects NHS App for Covid vaccination passport

UK health service mobile application, currently used by patients to book appointments, order repeat prescriptions and view medical records, chosen to certify jabs record
May 11, 2021 11 May'21
Business Finland rolls out 5G industrial initiative

Finland is incentivising technology businesses to invest in 5G research and development to create export opportunities
May 11, 2021 11 May'21
Samsung inks Ericsson patent agreement, trials 5G on Play Poland

Korean CE and communications technology giant demonstrates its capability and performance on leading Polish operator’s commercial network as it ends all ongoing patent-related legal disputes with Swedish comms tech provider
May 10, 2021 10 May'21
Pandemic drag fails to pull back 5G growth

Study finds worldwide 5G prospects remain strong, with connections to next-generation networks projected to triple to 670 million in 2021
May 10, 2021 10 May'21
Telemedicine to save healthcare industry tens of billions globally by 2025

Research predicts good times ahead for key network-based industry, especially as teleconsultations improve patient care, but warns that deregulation of telemedicine is needed to maximise growth
May 07, 2021 07 May'21
Mildenhall claims digital communications upgrade first for East of England

Openreach focuses on Suffolk market town for the next step towards upgrading to digital services, with properties now unable to buy copper broadband if they are upgrading, regrading or switching provider
May 07, 2021 07 May'21
Brunel goes SD-WAN with Orange Business Services

Global specialist recruitment consultancy aims to accelerate time to market for new global offices with software-defined networking architecture
May 07, 2021 07 May'21
Juniper Networks offers path to ease SASE transition

New cloud-based portal is designed to help customers transition seamlessly and securely to a secure access service edge architecture by safeguarding users, applications and infrastructure amid network transformation
May 07, 2021 07 May'21
Ericsson, Telarus team to take 5G-ready virtual workspace to small businesses

5G-ready virtual desktop subscription service will cover business applications, compute, storage and security needs for small and medium-sized businesses
May 06, 2021 06 May'21
Nokia unveils Smart Node for premium 5G mobile indoor coverage

Nokia rolls out ‘all-in-one solution’ for delivering high-quality 4G and 5G indoor mobile coverage, and is selected to provide technical, maintenance and management services for Germany’s BDBOS public safety digital radio network
May 06, 2021 06 May'21
Google to introduce mandatory MFA for users

In future, holders of Google accounts will have no option but to use multifactor authentication if they want to use the firm’s services
May 06, 2021 06 May'21
5G mmWave delivering speeds 16 times faster than sub-6GHz

Mobile technology provider reveals speed test data that shows full extent of throughout gains at high-end part of next-generation infrastructure spectrum band
May 05, 2021 05 May'21
Early commercial 6G deployments anticipated by 2028

Analyst says data security, user privacy and energy sustainably are the key features that make 6G a completely new communication system, not just a better 5G
May 04, 2021 04 May'21
Aryaka acquires cloud-based SASE platform Secucloud

SD-WAN provider makes its first-ever acquisition with purchase of German security company
May 04, 2021 04 May'21
Verizon sells off media division to focus on core comms

US comms giant follows in the footsteps of BT and divests division in order to make more profitable push into fibre and next-gen communications
April 30, 2021 30 Apr'21
EncroChat: Top lawyer warned CPS of risk that phone hacking warrants could be unlawful

Lord David Anderson QC warned prosecutors that there were formidable arguments against the lawfulness of a police operation to infiltrate the encrypted phone network, EncroChat
April 30, 2021 30 Apr'21
HKT powers Hong Kong business hub with 5G

Business hub in Hong Kong territory goes for next-gen networking technology from leading local operator in a bid to ‘revolutionise’ the workplace with ultra-speed connectivity
April 29, 2021 29 Apr'21
Vodafone, Qualcomm draft blueprint for Open RAN supplier diversification

Operator and comms tech giant collaborate on Massive MIMO RU and DU platform development to boost Open RAN ecosystem and increase pace of 5G innovation
April 28, 2021 28 Apr'21
Huawei takes hit from technology bans in first quarter

Bans batter revenues at Huawei, which is bracing for more challenges but insists good times are ahead in 5G and comms software
April 28, 2021 28 Apr'21
Norway’s agritech innovators are ready to expand to pastures new

A tech startup industry aimed at modernising farming is making hay in Norway and laying down roots in other countries
April 28, 2021 28 Apr'21
Digital divide narrows but 1.5 million UK homes remain offline

Gap between UK broadband haves and have-nots narrows as people have gone online to escape the lockdown and ‘proxy internet’ users emerge, but a significant minority remain digitally excluded