Telecoms networks and broadband communications
Broadband communications and telecoms networks have been key enablers for the internet revolution and for organisations using the web to deliver new online services. Broadband is key to the UK's economic success and competiveness, and the roll out of superfast, fibre-based networks to deliver the next generation of services has become a political and technological issue, especially for rural networks on the wrong side of the digital divide. We analyse the implications and opportunities for IT managers as broadband adoption continues to grow.
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20 Nov 2024
Virgin Media O2 streamlines fixed and mobile service delivery
UK operator claims major milestone in its long-term network evolution strategy by switching on Converged Interconnect Network to rationalise and enhance service delivery Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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19 Nov 2024
Essential tech for optical data comms, sensing and AI hits headwinds
Paper on future of optical modulators and integrated photonics reveals research moving beyond traditional silicon platforms to thin-film LiNbO3 and III-V semiconductors for applications in artificial intelligence, quantum information processing and Lidar Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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24 May 2022
Oxbotica completes Europe-first on-road zero-occupancy autonomous vehicle journey
Driverless vehicle software provider collaborates with regulators and insurers to facilitate autonomous vehicle testing and announces landmark deployment with zero-occupancy, fully autonomous, new-type electric vehicle on UK roads Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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24 May 2022
Steady growth for fibre networks across Europe over next five years
Research from European fibre trade association covering 39 countries shows more than half of total homes now passed with fibre, with FTTH/B roll-out accelerating Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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24 May 2022
Virgin Media brings gigabit broadband to O2 arena
Gigabit broadband provider opens service at leading London entertainment venue bolstered by 5G mobile network which it claims will provide ‘unrivalled’ connected experience for the millions of fans who visit every year Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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23 May 2022
Three UK claims 5G network population coverage leadership
With £2bn network transformation said to be gathering pace, UK operator reveals 5G network population coverage has reached 54%, available in over 400 locations across more than 3,000 sites Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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23 May 2022
Reimagining the cities of the future in Finland
New ideas around new space: Helsinki not only imagines, but can see, the cities of the future Continue Reading
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23 May 2022
AT&T Business launches managed wireless WAN
Telco unveils wireless wide area network designed to allow enterprises to untether locations, assets and people with a solution managed and monitored by network experts Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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20 May 2022
Fibre claims more than three-fifths of global total fixed broadband subscribers
Study of 130 countries shows that by the end of Q4 2021, the number of global fixed broadband connections stood at more than a billion, with fixed broadband subscriber figures growing by 89% Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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20 May 2022
Two-thirds of UK homes can now sign up to gigabit broadband
UK broadband roll-out gathers pace over the first three months of 2020, with ability to sign up for gigabit access open to 66% of households. Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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20 May 2022
Liverpool Football Club signs Extreme Networks to kick up Anfield Wi-Fi experiences
England’s most successful football team installs high-capacity Wi-Fi and network analytics to drive ‘exceptional’ experiences for fans and more fluid operations for the club Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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19 May 2022
BT strengthens push into enterprise and public sector
UK’s incumbent telco unveils charter to provide enterprise customers with springboard for growth by fuelling innovation through new investment in Division X unit, combining innovation and expertise with customer service and purpose-driven improvements Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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19 May 2022
Three UK boosts business offer with Currys partnership
Telco claims game-changer in long-term partnership with technology retail chain in plans to reshape the business connectivity market with business services offered across all B2B sales channels and via retail referral programme Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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19 May 2022
Marsden building society deploys UCaaS to enhance employee, customer experiences
Regional financial services leader chooses unified communications as a service offering for more agile, flexible and scalable communication to support both immediate needs and long-term growth Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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19 May 2022
OneWeb sets sail with Navarino to extend connectivity to commercial shipping
Growing satellite broadband provider agreement expands availability of low Earth orbit connectivity for commercial shipping in bid to transform operational efficiency and support smarter shipping Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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19 May 2022
AMD, Qualcomm collaborate to optimise business connectivity
Joint effort between chip firm and processor platform provider brings remote Wi-Fi management capabilities to IT administrators through AMD PRO technologies suite of enterprise technology offerings Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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18 May 2022
Openreach, CityFibre further full-fibre roll-out pace
As part of its regular programme of build updates, BT-owned broadband provision firm adds just under half a million homes and businesses, including both rural and urban areas, to its fibre network Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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18 May 2022
Virgin Media O2 Business launches tech fund for medium businesses
UK-based cableco launches tech fund for new and existing medium business customers, as well as a free digital review to ensure businesses are set up for the future of hybrid working Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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17 May 2022
Cato Networks beefs up SASE offer with Marseilles point of presence
Point of presence in South of France port city joins SASE provider’s global private network of more than 70 PoPs worldwide, extending converged security and networking to the region while expanding in-country resiliency across key territory Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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17 May 2022
Etisalat takes stake as Vodafone reports ‘good’ fiscal year
In the wake of major MENA provider buying 9% share, global operator claims satisfactory fiscal year with continued growth in both Europe and Africa Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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17 May 2022
Nokia and University of Technology Sydney unveil 5G-connected microbrewery
5G-connected microbrewery located in the Tech Lab of leading Australian educational establishment, which forms part of Industry 4.0 research facility, uses comms tech provider’s 5G backhaul connectivity solution and digital twin technology to optimise brewing process Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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E-Zine
17 May 2022
Digitally transforming UK power networks for renewable energy
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we find out how the UK’s power networks need to be digital transformed to be ready for renewable energy – and the role of open source. Wi-Fi 6 was meant to give a boost to wireless connectivity – we examine why adoption has stalled. And we look at what a quantum datacentre might be like. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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16 May 2022
Verizon Business and Visionable open connected healthcare centre
Verizon Business and Visionable to open technology-led centre dedicated to accelerating the adoption of connected healthcare technologies for patient-centric care Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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13 May 2022
Record Wi-Fi 6/6E demand as digital-first European homes make wireless indispensable
Products based on next generation of wireless internet standard flourish as the past two years results in dramatic shift in home connectivity demands Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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13 May 2022
Pharrowtech raises Series A funding to develop first ‘viable’ wireless fibre alternative
Millimetre wave hardware and software design and developer gains investment to accelerate go-to-market for cutting-edge gigabit-per-second wireless solutions for internet access, consumer applications, 5G and smart cities Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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12 May 2022
Yearly revenue growth stutters but BT continues on fibre, 5G focus
Mixed bag in leading UK telco’s 2021/22 fiscal year, but company says it is on the right track and will continue to invest for the future Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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12 May 2022
Amdocs unveils digital transformation and SaaS support
Software and services provider supports media and communications base with offerings designed to deliver integration of streaming services for leading UK cableco Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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12 May 2022
Asia-Africa-Europe-1 consortium taps Infinera to upgrade submarine cable net
Owner of one of the largest sub-sea cable consortiums in the world makes technical choice in upgrading network to increase capacity and diverse resilience Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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12 May 2022
Three UK to switch off 3G network in two years’ time
End of UK’s first third-generation network planned as operator announces its investments in 4G and 5G gather pace, with next-gen network hitting new usage milestone, increasing by over 358% over the past year Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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12 May 2022
Qualcomm unveils new Snapdragon, readies virtualised Open RAN with Viettel, advances robotics
Chip giant reveals next-generation of core Snapdragon platform with emphasis on smart transit and mmWave solutions, and deployment of virtualised and modular 5G networks Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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11 May 2022
Vodafone sharpens Edge Innovation Programme focused on distributed, dedicated MEC
UK operator introduces Edge Innovation Programme 2.0 to inspire the creation of new products and services using multi-access edge compute technology and its 5G infrastructure Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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11 May 2022
CyberUK 22: Data-sharing service to protect public from scams
A new data-sharing service set up by the NCSC and industry partners will give ISPs access to real-time threat data that they can use to block fraudulent websites Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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11 May 2022
GTT announces 400G upgrade of global IP network
New IP infrastructure designed to improve scalability and performance for enhanced internet services as IP traffic continues to increase, with initial phase of deployment expected to complete in the second half of 2023 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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11 May 2022
Ofcom outlines plans to make mmWave 5G spectrum available for new uses
UK comms regulator reveals roadmap to take advantage of opportunities for users and applications across the country to access high-frequency spectrum for new uses Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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10 May 2022
NCSC pins Viasat cyber attack on Russia
UK authorities have attributed the 24 February cyber attack on the network of satellite comms company Viasat to Russia Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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10 May 2022
Nasa takes off with SES for near-Earth satellite broadband
US space agency selects Luxembourg-based satellite operator to develop near-Earth communication services and investigate potential to partner on future projects involving proven non-geostationary orbit systems Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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10 May 2022
EE hits coverage landmark with 5G network
UK operator hits key milestone in its ambition to offer 5G anywhere in the UK by 2028 through its macro network and on-demand connectivity solutions Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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09 May 2022
5G connections set to double year-on-year by the end of 2022
Leading analyst says that while next-generation mobile infrastructure growth is set to be strong, providers should look to bundle-rich 5G apps and services to drive demand and sate consumer needs Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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09 May 2022
Qualcomm announces Wi-Fi 7 product line
Chip giant announces product line that supports latest version of wireless standard, anticipating a new class of customer systems for current applications and emerging Wi-Fi 7 ecosystem Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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09 May 2022
Verizon Business opens gates to international stadium, deploys SD-WAN at Bertelsmann
Business services division of US comms giant announces dedicated strategy aimed at stadiums and venues located in Europe and Asia Pacific, offering specific technologies designed to benefit their requirements Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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09 May 2022
SES to enable GovSatCom satellite broadband with medium Earth orbit constellation
Luxembourg-based satellite provider SES delivers communications platform for governments and institutions will include medium Earth orbit satellite networks in project co-funded by leading European space agency Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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09 May 2022
Amdocs launches Americas 5G Experience Lab
Communications software and services provider opens up 5G Experience Lab to capitalise on a diverse mobile communications partner ecosystem to unlock new applications and services Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Feature
09 May 2022
CPaaS – a technology for the future
There is a received wisdom that as businesses flock towards the cloud, they are looking for a single platform on which to manage all their communication needs, leading to boom times ahead for communications platform as a service Continue Reading
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05 May 2022
EchoStar Mobile launches pan-European satellite-based LoRa IoT early adopter programme
What is said to be unique combination of S-band satellite service with LoRa protocol is made available to unleash potential for mobile and remote connectivity and capability for millions of internet of things devices Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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05 May 2022
iPhone sales soar even as global smartphone shipments decrease in 2022 Q1
Study into global smartphone arena finds Apple on a high while shipments by Chinese manufacturers have fallen sharply due to the slowdown in their domestic market, leading to global device industry maintaining negative growth trend Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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04 May 2022
5G finds voice as Nokia, Optus claim first 3CC carrier aggregation standalone 5G data
Voice-over-5G market shows strong growth as tech provider and Australian operator establish 3 components carrier data sessions using a Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra smartphone and Nokia’s 5G AirScale portfolio on Optus’ 5G network Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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04 May 2022
Almost 2,000 5G cities globally at end of 2021
Research shows 23 live open radio access network deployments and 24 standalone 5G networks in addition to almost 2,000 cities in the world having a next-generation mobile network Continue Reading
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04 May 2022
Samsung serves DISH for 5G Open RAN roll-out
Networks division of electronics giant selected by US operator for the deployment of open 5G network solutions based on virtual and open radio access network technology to play an integral role in Smart 5G Network development Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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04 May 2022
Community Fibre hits full-fibre benchmark as Giganet increases CityFibre commitment
Company claiming to be London’s fastest full-fibre broadband provider now taking orders from 500,000 London homes and 116,000 businesses, while former altnet and now the UK’s third-largest full-fibre provider extends partnership with key ISP Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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03 May 2022
Tata Communications further strengthens IZO Internet WAN for global enterprises
Digital ecosystems enabler announced strengthened variants of its IZO Internet wide area network offering for global enterprises, in particular those looking at introducing cloud services to their existing IT and networking architecture Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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03 May 2022
UScellular taps Qualcomm, Inseego to launch 5G mmWave fixed wireless in 10 US cities
US provider’s Home Internet+ service will use high-frequency 5G technology to provide high-speed internet to homes and businesses, with expansion from 10 to dozens of cities throughout 2022 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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29 Apr 2022
Attackers enlist cloud providers in large HTTPS DDoS hit
A recent large-scale DDoS incident shows how cyber criminals are switching up their tactics to conduct more sophisticated attacks Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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29 Apr 2022
Orange Business Services delivers global SD-WAN to Siemens
Digital services company and global enterprise division of the global telco teams with leading German technology firm to complete what is said to be one of the largest software-defined wide area network deployments in the world, covering 1,168 worldwide locations across 94 countries Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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29 Apr 2022
European employers missing the opportunity to automate processes for hybrid work
The transition to hybrid work has stimulated a shift among employees looking to their business to streamline their workflows, but research finds just a tenth have access to automation tools Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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28 Apr 2022
SoftBank invests in Aryaka for international SD-WAN service, SD-core
With the objective of shoring up its international networking service, enabling a flexible and highly secure network that meets overseas customer needs, Japanese multinational upgrades software-defined wide area network and core Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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28 Apr 2022
Vercom plots ‘spectacular’ entry into global CPaaS market with MailerLite acquisition
Communications platform-as-a-service market continues hot streak as Polish solutions provider enters the world stage by acquiring global provider of tools for email communication Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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28 Apr 2022
Oracle teams with Verizon as it expands global network of industry innovation labs
New facility outside Chicago will explore how 5G can create and test use cases to solve industry challenges, from carbon reduction to worker safety and sustainable building Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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28 Apr 2022
Huawei demands innovation for greener world based on 5.5G
Communications technology giant outlines three pillars for innovation in a greener world, including advancing the connectivity industry Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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27 Apr 2022
The importance of mid-band 5G for European economic growth
The roll-out of 5G networks promises to revolutionise the role of high bandwidth wireless connectivity, but underestimating the role of mid-band spectrum could needlessly restrict its benefits Continue Reading
By- Luciana Camargos, Computer Weekly
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27 Apr 2022
BT, Toshiba team on first commercial trial of quantum secured network with EY
Revolutionary computer infrastructure to be used in trial of management consultancy’s aim to connect quantum secure data transmission between its major London offices Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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26 Apr 2022
SES, SnT test MeluXina supercomputer to boost satellite broadband
Grand Duchy’s leading satellite operator and supercomputer site begin project to enable research partners to perform advanced optimisation tests for steadily growing broadband sector Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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25 Apr 2022
C-suite regards adapting to remote working as key challenge
Senior management survey finds significant numbers noting remote working or flexi-working will be a long-term change for their business, with half seeing the switch to remote as one of their top three disruptions Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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25 Apr 2022
CityFibre study identifies £38bn economic benefits from full-fibre roll-out
Independent provider’s roll-out of full-fibre networks to 285 cities, towns and villages claimed to bring £22bn in productivity benefits, £4.8bn from a widened workforce and £1.2bn from flexible working, as well as creating 16,000 jobs Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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25 Apr 2022
UK’s first full-sized autonomous bus takes the high road in Scotland
Live road testing is taking place for the next two weeks in what is claimed to be Europe’s most complex and ambitious public autonomous bus pilot, with passenger service due to go live in late summer Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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22 Apr 2022
‘Postcode lottery’ for UK gigabit broadband affordability
UK gigabit connectivity roll-out continues apace with total fibre-to-the premises coverage hitting 9.8 million at the end of February 2022, but pricing of basic tariffs and installation costs vary across the country Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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21 Apr 2022
Zoom adds new round of cyber security enhancements
Videoconferencing platform Zoom adds multiple third-party security certifications and service enhancements Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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21 Apr 2022
Orange opens Warsaw 5G Lab
Telco adds Polish facility to its roster of 5G Labs across Europe, allowing businesses across the country to have the opportunity to discover and experiment all the potential of next-generation networks Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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21 Apr 2022
One-third of manufacturers considered fit for the future with IoT and mobile edge
Survey shows pandemic drove the manufacturing industry to accelerate its digital transformation and be better prepared to deal with future challenges such as increased competition, changing employee expectations and rising customer demand Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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21 Apr 2022
NexGen Networks deploys Equinix platform to scale business in Europe
Digital infrastructure company teams with fibre optic-based network systems provider to expand capacity in Europe in response to increasing demand for secure, low-latency interconnection Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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21 Apr 2022
General Motors taps Cisco to accelerate in-car connectivity
Automotive giant becomes first manufacturer of its kind to deploy comms tech provider’s wireless backhaul technology for real-time, high-speed performance testing of pre-production vehicles Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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21 Apr 2022
Leadwind completes €140m first closing to fund deep tech scaleups
First investment for fund designed for firms at the intersection of technologies such as edge computing, artificial intelligence, data analytics, 5G connectivity, blockchain and cloud services located in Southern Europe, prioritising Spain and Latin America Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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20 Apr 2022
Scuderia AlphaTauri gets in gear with RapidAPI to improve performance
Challenger Formula 1 team deploys technology from growing US tech company to drive efficiencies and accelerate innovation from the factory to the track Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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20 Apr 2022
EE, Qualcomm collaboration claims European 5G first
UK operator says use of spectrum aggregation technology across 4G and 5G bands to boost network capacity has seen it become the first European network to deliver 5G over seven combined spectrum carriers, achieving the network’s fastest 5G speeds to date Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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20 Apr 2022
Flexible return-to-office policies are hammering employee experiences
Research shows work-related stress and anxiety is skyrocketing among office workers and those without flexibility, stressing that trusting teams to work where and when works for them will lead to better results Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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20 Apr 2022
Hispasat, GlobalSat team to offer free satellite broadband across Mexico
Broadening its Latin American connectivity footprint, Spanish satellite firm becomes part of Mexican federal agency programme to bring broadband to 500 rural communities Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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19 Apr 2022
Verizon takes equity stake in Casa Systems to sharpen 5G edge
US telco takes 9.9% stake in provider of core 5G technologies to develop mobile edge computing solutions Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Feature
19 Apr 2022
Positive benefits in the new experience economy
While creating a positive employee experience (EX) has been on the agenda of companies for years, the concept – and that of the experience economy in general – has come of age in the Covid-defined working arena Continue Reading
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19 Apr 2022
Mavenir, Fujitsu, Aspire accelerate global development of Open RAN
Network software provider and network solutions developer accelerate O-RAN-compliant cloud-native CU/DU with pre-tested and integrated remote radio head units, while Japanese tech firm announces collaboration to hasten global adoption of Open RAN Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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18 Apr 2022
Singtel expands datacentre footprint in Indonesia
Singtel’s datacentre platform will host selected datacentre assets from Indonesia’s Telkom as part of the telco’s move to grow its datacentre footprint in key regional markets Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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14 Apr 2022
Zoom unveils platform innovations to elevate customer experience
Breakout videoconferencing leader announces conversation intelligence service and enhances online events offering, with aim to modernise how businesses engage with customers Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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14 Apr 2022
Cisco and Venywhere reimagine the future of hybrid work in Venice ‘living lab’
Cisco employees live and work remotely in Venice for three months as part of a pilot programme to help the city reinvent itself as a work-from-anywhere destination Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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14 Apr 2022
Openreach accelerates UK full-fibre build
BT broadband provision division claims significant milestone in its full-fibre build programme, revealing it is more than a quarter of the way to reaching 25 million homes by December 2026 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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14 Apr 2022
Edge computing is critical enabler of transition to digital-first connected operations
Research reveals drivers of edge computing deployments, challenges and solutions for maintaining resilience, connectivity and supporting digital-first connected operations that are secure, reliable, resilient and sustainable Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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13 Apr 2022
Virgin Media O2, Samsung deploy multiple live 4G, 5G sites across UK
UK mobile operator announces successful completion of multiple live site deployments in its 4G and 5G estates Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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13 Apr 2022
UK 5G nets ready for gaming explosion
Research reveals UK gamers are ready for a ‘post-console’ future, enabled by 5G connectivity, cloud and the metaverse Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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13 Apr 2022
Alef announces mobile enterprise network in 60 minutes without 5G
Mobile network-as-a-service provider claims a new category in wireless networking, allowing enterprises to create a private mobile network inside a firewall within an hour without 5G or knowledge of 3GPP standards Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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13 Apr 2022
Scotland 5G Centre issues call to business for improved healthcare delivery
S5GC launches innovation challenge to use advanced connectivity to transform and improve healthcare delivery in Scotland, with three shortlisted projects to receive access to a private 5G testbed Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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12 Apr 2022
PassiveLogic to get more active in smart building tech with $15m funding
Global alternative asset manager partners with provider of autonomous building systems and foundation technology for smart cities to bring the first general-purpose autonomous platform to the building market Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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12 Apr 2022
TU Kaiserslautern demos automatic eSIM download for standalone private 5G network
German engineering and science-focused research university demonstrates the interoperability of compatriot global security group’s eSIM management technology Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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12 Apr 2022
Aryaka addresses accelerating European customer demand with Paris services PoP
As European businesses are hit by supply chain issues, telcos issues and a disrupted workforce, SD-WAN and SASE provider Aryaka claims to guarantee network and application performance through new Paris service point of presence Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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12 Apr 2022
Netomnia, YouFibre secure further funding for fibre roll-out
As it works towards its target of a million premises passed in the next two years, growing altnet and ISP partner secure significant cash injection to support rapid scaling of multi-gigabit fibre broadband network Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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11 Apr 2022
UK altnet demands regulatory probe into broadband mid-contract price hikes
UK full-fibre broadband provider ‘startled’ to see majority of broadband customers are unaware of being locked into large-scale price rises Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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11 Apr 2022
Vodafone extends 5G network across UK
Latest part of Vodafone network modernisation programme to improve the 4G and 5G experience while retiring 3G networks sees next-generation mobile infrastructure deployed in towns and cities across the UK Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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11 Apr 2022
Connectivity network operator 01T unveils high-capacity Global Network Exchange
Network operator claims revolution in edge networking, planned to provide multi-services with simplicity and optimised connectivity built for agile, secure and high-capacity data transfer Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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08 Apr 2022
5G overtakes 3G on Three UK network
Operator’s Mobile Britain 2022 report reveals how nation is making the best of connectivity and reveals that 5G handset usage quadrupled in 2021 and use of its 5G network has increased by 385% since 2020 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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08 Apr 2022
Parlem Telecom demos 5G online shopping with augmented reality, real-time products
Catalan operator teams with Cellnex Telecom, Lenovo and Red.es to create a system designed to transform e-commerce in local shops by offering virtual users an immersive shopping experience Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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07 Apr 2022
UK government backs trial of full-fibre broadband delivery through water pipes
Novel means to advance national gigabit connectivity roll-out sees Yorkshire test of full-fibre broadband deployment via drinking water mains Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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07 Apr 2022
Telent takes the National Express to transform communications for buses across the West Midlands
Secure digital radio managed service from critical digital infrastructure technology specialist designed to deliver increased flexibility and performance to support leading regional bus provider’s operations Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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06 Apr 2022
A1 Digital makes right connections for intelligent empowerment of construction industry
Telco’s digital transformation subsidiary, with a business focus on the German market, announces participation in the Intelligent Empowerment of Construction Industry research project Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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06 Apr 2022
Lynk claims commercial-ready world’s first with cell-tower-in-space deployment
Satellite-direct-to-phone telecoms company announces the successful launch of what it says is the world’s first commercial-ready cell-tower-in-space, helping to solve the world’s ‘0G problem’ and enabling its subscribers to connect everywhere Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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06 Apr 2022
Amazon Project Kuiper gains orbit from Arianespace, Blue Origin, United Launch Alliance
Cloud giant claims the largest commercial procurement of launch vehicles in history with agreements to provide heavy-lift capacity for Project Kuiper to deploy most of its low Earth orbit constellation of 3,236 satellites Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Feature
06 Apr 2022
Has Wi-Fi 6 stalled before it even got started?
The need for wireless internet connectivity is more crucial than ever. Wi-Fi 6 and 6E were supposed to meet that need, but some say that uptake has stalled. We see what is happening in wireless Continue Reading