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Mobile apps and software

• January 23, 2024 23 Jan'24

  Vodafone, Qualcomm, Xiaomi claim European first for enhanced 5G uplink

  Test by leading European mobile operator, mobile platform provider and handset manufacturer said to result in mobile customers being able to receive faster 5G upload speeds

• January 23, 2024 23 Jan'24

  SEC bitcoin hack was result of SIM-swapping

  A cyber attack on the US financial regulator earlier in January 2024 occurred after hackers took over one of its mobile phone accounts in a so-called SIM-swapping attack

• January 22, 2024 22 Jan'24

  Nokia, Etisalat by e& complete first Middle East Cloud RAN trial

  Benchmark in key, strategic territory for communications in trial of cloud-based radio access network technology using In-Line acceleration realised by leading regional operator’s network

• January 22, 2024 22 Jan'24

  Chat control: Tech companies warn ministers over EU encryption plans

  Tech companies have written to EU ministers to urge them to back the European Parliament, rather than the European Commission, over proposed regulations to police child abuse

• January 18, 2024 18 Jan'24

  Tech firms: Investigatory Powers review will undermine privacy of UK citizens

  Trade group TechUK argues in a briefing sent to the Home Office that proposed amendments to the Investigatory Powers Bill could have a far-reaching impact on privacy and security

• January 16, 2024 16 Jan'24

  EE completes first stage of Shared Rural Network commitments

  UK’s largest mobile provider reveals it has expanded its 4G network to over 1,600 more communities, completing 4G coverage upgrades six months ahead of schedule

• January 16, 2024 16 Jan'24

  Vodafone looks to ‘hyperscale’ IoT through Microsoft strategic partnership

  IT giant and telco unite with plan to transform customer experience using generative AI, looking to scale standalone IoT business and accelerate digital transformation

• January 16, 2024 16 Jan'24

  Kaspersky shares Pegasus spyware-hunting tool

  Kaspersky has developed a way of easily exposing the presence of Pegasus spyware on iOS devices and believes its methodology may also help users identify other such surveillance malware

• January 16, 2024 16 Jan'24

  US CBRS market to be driven by energy, mining and manufacturing

  Research predicts growth of over 280% for Citizens Broadband Radio Service from 2023 to 2028, driven by its ability to offer lower-cost 5G services to industries such as energy, mining and manufacturing

• January 15, 2024 15 Jan'24

  5G-Advanced, RedCap set to drive 5G market in 2024

  Latest evolution of next-generation mobile technology and low-load next-generation mobile wireless standard set to be key engines of 5G market

• January 15, 2024 15 Jan'24

  Banco Santander funds Sateliot with €6m to support 5G IoT

  Creator of LEO satellite constellation based on 5G standard secures additional €6m in funding through high-growth enterprise programme to total €13.5m over the past year to aid progress towards a full commercial launch

• January 15, 2024 15 Jan'24

  Shaka closes $1m eSIM seed funding round

  London-based embedded connectivity startup announces $1m seed round led by Haatch, Purple Ventures, Antler and telco angel investors to use eSIM technology

• January 12, 2024 12 Jan'24

  Parallel Wireless partners to bring wireless connectivity across Africa

  Open RAN technology provider inks deals with regional players to ensure 2G, 3G, 4G and soon 5G Open RAN connectivity is contributing to communications across African continent, expanding access to critical health and educational services

• January 12, 2024 12 Jan'24

  CES 2024: automotive to the fore as Qualcomm revs up for new world of AI

  Leading trade show sees latest steps in Qualcomm’s evolution into connected processor and artificial intelligence company, eyeing up a new computing space for its products and services

• January 11, 2024 11 Jan'24

  CES 2024: Stellantis, AWS BlackBerry QNX launch virtual cockpit

  Leading automotive manufacturer teams with mobile platform developer and cloud giant to intro virtual cockpit as key component of virtual engineering workbench

• January 10, 2024 10 Jan'24

  CES 2024: Sony announces development of spatial content creation system

  Sony is developing a device equipped with extended reality head-mounted display and controllers dedicated to interaction with 3D objects

• January 10, 2024 10 Jan'24

  CES 2024: Samsung gets into gear with Tesla, Hyundai

  CE giant unveils at leading tech event connected vehicle offerings for two of the leading global auto manufacturers, with particular emphasis on smart energy savings

• January 09, 2024 09 Jan'24

  CES 2024: Qualcomm claims new era of mobility and inks Bosch deal for digital cockpit

  Mobile platform giant takes to CES with automotive product portfolio claiming industry-leading performance for all tiers of mobility platforms

• January 09, 2024 09 Jan'24

  Software-defined vehicles market to be worth over $700bn by 2034

  Research finds there is plenty of opportunity ahead for software-centric experiences surrounding connected vehicles, but warns that too many OEMs are continuing to equip vehicles with limited and sluggish tech

• January 09, 2024 09 Jan'24

  CES 2024: BlackBerry announces foundation for next-gen automotive, IoT systems

  QNX SDP 8.0 operating platform to feature fifth-generation architecture with safe and secure microkernel, advanced tooling and cloud enablement in what is claimed to be future-proof mission-critical embedded system design

• January 05, 2024 05 Jan'24

  Hyundai Mobis taps Wind River Studio to accelerate software-defined vehicle development

  Global vehicle technology innovator and supplier selects mission-critical intelligent systems provider to accelerate its software-defined vehicle development, looking to create an infrastructure for next-generation mobility

• January 05, 2024 05 Jan'24

  Skylo, FocusPoint claim first for satellite-based IoT monitoring, escalation services

  Non-terrestrial networks provider extends partnership with internet of things tech firm to link up its NTN satellite network for what it calls the first satellite-based IoT monitoring and escalation service

• January 04, 2024 04 Jan'24

  AMD aims to reshape automotive industry with AI engines, in-vehicle experiences

  Chip giant to use forthcoming CES to introduce Versal AI Edge XA adaptive SoCs and Ryzen Embedded V2000A Series processors to power next-generation automotive systems

• December 22, 2023 22 Dec'23

  Top 10 retail technology stories of 2023

  Computer Weekly looks at what 2023 had in store for the retail industry – a year of financial uncertainty and increasing cost of living has made consumers ever more demanding, so how are retailers using tech to cope?

• December 21, 2023 21 Dec'23

  Elizabeth Line intros 4G connectivity

  UK operators announce delivery of 4G mobile coverage to four key stations on London Underground’s latest and state-of-the-art train line, stretching from the West End to the financial heart of the UK capital

• December 21, 2023 21 Dec'23

  Global private wireless networks hit accelerator in 2023

  Study shows good times rolling for private networks industry, with major tech suppliers playing significant roles as integrated solution providers and total deployments set to grow by 33% to 2028

• December 20, 2023 20 Dec'23

  Nokia drones-as-a-service business gains altitude in North America

  Tech provider and partners make drone network backed by 4G/LTE and 5G connectivity available for purchase, lease or one-off flight hire, bundled with services so more enterprises can take advantage of industrial drones

• December 19, 2023 19 Dec'23

  5G continues momentum growth and drives spectrum demand

  Survey from mobile trade association finds 1.6 billion global 5G connections by the end of third quarter of 2023, growing 71% annually

• December 19, 2023 19 Dec'23

  Virgin Media O2 network traffic rises 13% over 2023

  Leading UK operator’s year in review reveals connectivity, digital and TV habits of 2023, with continuation of working from home, online gaming, and streaming live sport, films and TV shows seeing usage on broadband network increase

• December 19, 2023 19 Dec'23

  Top 10 telecoms stories of 2023

  Over the past 12 months, the telecoms market has been defined by the three Fs – fibre, 5G and flying objects. Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 telecoms stories from 2023

• December 18, 2023 18 Dec'23

  Qualcomm allies with Airties for 5G fixed wireless, home Wi-Fi

  Mobile tech giant teams with wireless connectivity technology provider to further enhance FWA offers, driving user experiences and managed network optimisations

• December 18, 2023 18 Dec'23

  Global mobile trade body hails agreement on future mobile spectrum ranges

  ITU’s World Radiocommunication Conference concludes with consensus on roadmap for mobile services using designated low-band and mid-band frequencies

• December 15, 2023 15 Dec'23

  Warwickshire Search and Rescue takes flight with Virgin Media O2 5G connected drone

  Virgin Media O2 delivers search and rescue team ‘signal from the sky’ with mobile base station small enough to be flown on a drone, bringing reliable 5G signal to remote areas to assist with rescue missions

• December 14, 2023 14 Dec'23

  The Security Interviews: Talking identity with Microsoft’s Joy Chik

  Microsoft’s president of identity and network access, Joy Chik, joins Computer Weekly to discuss the evolving threat landscape in identity security, using innovations in artificial intelligence to stay ahead, and advocating for the coming ...

• December 13, 2023 13 Dec'23

  Nokia hails Deutsche Telekom Open RAN, BT API wins

  Leading German operator works with Nokia and Fujitsu for open radio access network products integrated into its live commercial network with initial cluster to provide 2G, 4G and 5G commercial services to customers in Neubrandenburg, Germany

• December 11, 2023 11 Dec'23

  Vodafone: 5G SA to accelerate UK net-zero journey

  Research reveals 5G-enabled technologies could help deliver huge emissions savings, which could accelerate the UK’s renewable energy transition, especially in wind power generation

• December 11, 2023 11 Dec'23

  Telent to boost critical communications for Greater Manchester

  Telent offers support for Greater Manchester’s aim to become a world-class digital city-region with network to provide faster and more reliable connectivity to public sector organisations across the region

• December 06, 2023 06 Dec'23

  Verizon Business, Zebra Technologies team to accelerate private 5G

  Business comms provider certifies mobile device manufacturer to work with private 5G and LTE networks throughout the US to enable frontline workers in multiple industries to manage projects and comms on job sites more efficiently

• December 06, 2023 06 Dec'23

  AT&T taps Ericsson Open RAN to pioneer path to networks of the future

  US comms giant inks five-year network transformation agreement with Swedish comms tech company as it aims to pioneer path to programmable and intelligent networks of the future

• December 05, 2023 05 Dec'23

  BICS and Telcofan team up to streamline private networks

  Collaboration aims to simplify adoption of private networks and ease transition to internet of things ecosystem, removing complexities like provisioning SIM cards and enabling device roaming

• December 05, 2023 05 Dec'23

  Cubic gains SoftBank investment for software-defined connected vehicles, IoT

  Leading Japanese mobile network operator makes significant investment in connected vehicle software provider to accelerate growth of software-defined vehicle market and enter new sectors

• December 05, 2023 05 Dec'23

  Majority of GPs now give patients online access to records

  NHS England is close to reaching its target of having nine in 10 GPs offering patients access to their primary care records online

• December 04, 2023 04 Dec'23

  CCaaS platform subscriptions to generate $18bn revenue by 2028

  Study finds contact centre as a service set for strong revenue gains, driven by growth of RCS and OTT messaging apps as leading providers reduce data silos

• December 04, 2023 04 Dec'23

  eSIM adoption drives growth and market disruption in cellular IoT

  Study reveals that embedded subscriber identity modules have gained more popularity from users and device makers than mobile operators but that is changing thanks to a new specification for IoT eSIMs

• December 04, 2023 04 Dec'23

  5G to be the last 'G' for Orange as comms hits singularity

  Telco believes mobile communications has hit tipping point with imminent end of traditional generational paradigm and delivery of products to be replaced by services enhanced on a continuous basis

• December 01, 2023 01 Dec'23

  Cologne Bonn Airport extends Tetra digital radio network

  German Airport taps Motorola Solutions in 10-year agreement to provide essential radio technology supporting safe and reliable airport services

• November 30, 2023 30 Nov'23

  Government’s Online Fraud Charter welcomed

  The government has corralled 11 of the largest tech platforms in the world to commit to its Online Fraud Charter, designed to tackle online scams, fake adverts, and more

• November 27, 2023 27 Nov'23

  Advanced metering infrastructure deployment to exceed expectations

  Research predicts that while proprietary and RF communications technologies will remain pivotal connectivity options for water AMI projects in the foreseeable future, emerging alternatives are rapidly growing

• November 27, 2023 27 Nov'23

  5G service expansion to drive APAC mobile

  Study forecasts 5G service expansion will drive mobile services market in Asia-Pacific to 2028, with revenue prospects for mobile data segment remaining strong in key territories

• November 24, 2023 24 Nov'23

  Ooredoo Qatar claims milestone for private networks in Middle East

  Leading operator in MENA region reveals first-of-its-kind project designed to provide dedicated voice and customer data services in most remote and challenging locations