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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E-Zine
10 Feb 2023
CW EMEA: Kyiv is ready for anything
CIOs must be ready for the unexpected, but not many CIOs and IT teams face keeping a city’s vital IT running while fighting for their lives. In this issue of CW EMEA, Oleg Polovynko, CIO at Kyiv City Council, explains how the IT team in the Ukrainian capital has kept services running for its residents amid relentless bombing by Russian forces. We also look at how the Netherlands is planning to regulate AI to reduce bias, how highly accurate time protocols ensure fair trading in finance, and the use of technology in agriculture in Denmark. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
11 Nov 2021
CW Benelux: Dutch IT company rips up the HR rule book for better work-life balance
One Dutch tech firm has used learnings from the pandemic to rip up its HR rule book and implement an official work-from-home policy. In fact, Infolearn has gone further than hybrid working, with a personal mobility budget for staff and a four-day working week, all with retention of full-time salary. Also in this issue, read how Dutch education administrators appear to be underestimating the threat of cyber crime. Continue Reading
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News
29 Nov 2021
5G to the fore in five-year Ooredoo-Nokia strategic agreement
Multi-country strategic deal sees Nokia supply telco with technologies including 5G, RAN, Core, Optics, IP and microwave across Middle East, North Africa and Southeast Asia Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
29 Nov 2021
Porsche revs up for private 5G in production
Leading sports car manufacturer enters into research partnership with Ericsson to take advantage of 5G networks to accelerate production capabilities at manufacturing production complex Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
29 Nov 2021
Singapore telcos get more 5G spectrum
Singtel, M1-StarHub and TPG will be getting 2.1GHz spectrum to support the growth of 5G services in the city-state Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
26 Nov 2021
Nokia strikes gold in Lapland with 5G private wireless network
Comms tech provider implements private network at gold mine, reaching depths of up to 1km to connect people, equipment, sensors, devices and vehicles Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
26 Nov 2021
Ericsson, Telstra claim 5G industry first deployment with spectrum sharing
Comms tech provider teams with Australian operator for first successful deployment of spectrum sharing to simplify the management and evolution of multiple generations of technology on base station sites, enabling expanded 5G coverage Continue Reading
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News
26 Nov 2021
VMware, Mitacs set sights on discovering sustainable path for 6G
Partnership will drive applied research with Canadian universities in the areas of sustainable grid, digital equity and clean tech involving 6G Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
26 Nov 2021
Vodafone announces trial of self-powered mobile masts
Operator says self-powered masts could enable new sites to be built in the most remote parts of the UK without the major challenge and cost of connecting to the electricity grid Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
25 Nov 2021
CityFibre launches first 800Gbps infrastructure backbone ring
UK’s largest independent network provider announces 800Gbps ring, launched in collaboration with Ciena, to serve 23 cities and six ‘super core’ sites as part of a multi-terabit, national backbone project Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
24 Nov 2021
Connectivity issues disrupting most businesses’ IoT roll-outs
Research commissioned by mobile satellite communications provider finds that in the face of significant momentum in uptake of IoT since the pandemic outbreak, poor or unreliable connectivity is a seen as a typical gating factor in deployment projects Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
24 Nov 2021
Global IoT roaming data traffic to reach 650PB in 2026
Study from Kaleido Intelligence finds that likely supply chain concerns are considered as no deterrent to a surge in global mobile and internet of things roaming activity over the next five years Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
24 Nov 2021
Zoom boom rolls on over to Q3 2021
Partial return to the office fails to stop momentum of breakout collaboration technology giant in the third quarter of 2021 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
23 Nov 2021
Hyperscalers top telcos in private network stakes
Research identifies cloud providers as first port of call for enterprises looking to deploy and gain benefits from private mobile networks, with Microsoft named top innovator ahead of AT&T and Deutsche Telekom Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
23 Nov 2021
Mid-band dominates 5G in emerging markets
Research highlights importance of mobile operators taking advantage of globally harmonised spectrum bands and economies of scale for 5G Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
23 Nov 2021
Ericsson boosts business play with $6.2bn Vonage acquisition
Acquisition of IP communications provider expands Ericsson’s presence in wireless enterprise and broadens its global offerings, creating a global network and communication platform for open innovation Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
23 Nov 2021
Four-day week introduced for staff at digital bank
UK’s Atom Bank brings in four-day working week for employees with no salary reduction Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
23 Nov 2021
FTTH Council Europe calls on policymakers for measures to reap full-fibre rewards
Industry organisation with a mission to advance ubiquitous full-fibre connectivity across Europe welcomes publication of the European Commission’s latest ‘Digital economy and society index’ and calls for demand-side measures to boost take-up of fibre networks Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
22 Nov 2021
Mobile trade-in programmes are key driver in stimulating 5G smartphone upgrades
Mobile device tracker for third quarter of 2021 shows continued year-on-year market growth, with new 5G smartphone launches and trade-in promotions contributing to growth of mobile trade-in and upgrade programmes Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
22 Nov 2021
Global broadband speed clipping rockets over past 18 months
Research shows broadband speed clipping is rising sharply, with many subscribers hitting upper speed limits Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
19 Nov 2021
Nokia’s private LTE chosen by Bahrain’s Electricity and Water Authority
Nokia strikes further deal for private network infrastructure, helping leading MENA utilities company modernise its grids Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Feature
19 Nov 2021
Ensuring hybrid work works in the new normal
The hybrid business is becoming a reality, but how can firms ensure a positive employee experience and learn how to identify and manage risks? Continue Reading
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News
18 Nov 2021
Leading telcos urge Europe to act now to build Open RAN ecosystem
Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telecom Italia, Telefónica and Vodafone issue five-point clarion call for building an Open RAN ecosystem for Europe to ensure that the continent continues to play a leading role in 5G and, eventually, 6G Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
18 Nov 2021
UK government enshrines law to strip out ‘high-risk’ suppliers’ tech from networks
UK Telecommunications (Security) Act receives Royal Assent, mandating stronger legal duties on telecoms firms to protect the UK’s networks and giving the government new powers to control use of high-risk suppliers Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
18 Nov 2021
Openreach hits six million homes with full-fibre reach
BT broadband provision division says full-fibre broadband roll-out programme is on track to reach 25 million premises by December 2026 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Feature
18 Nov 2021
How SASE is set to determine the future
We take a look at the SASE environment and what challenges and benefits lie ahead in the adoption of secure access service edge Continue Reading
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News
17 Nov 2021
Qualcomm extends collaboration with BMW on automated driving systems
Tech giant drives into huge deal with automotive group to develop next generation of autonomous driving and driver-assistance systems Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
17 Nov 2021
WBA, TIP team to bring open AFC for Wi-Fi in 6GHz unlicensed band
Infrastructure solutions community driving global connectivity joins forces with Wi-Fi alliance to spur adoption of 6GHz Wi-Fi and enable better user experience Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
17 Nov 2021
Increased 5G availability sees working from home mean working from phone for 24 million
Research finds that more than eight million workers who have bought a 5G-capable smartphone since the start of the pandemic are a key driver of the switch to mobile data Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
17 Nov 2021
Ericsson launches Intelligent Automation Platform for smarter networks
Comms tech provider looks to bring scalability, performance and operations simplicity to mobile networks, including purpose-built and Open RAN Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
17 Nov 2021
Orange Business Services powers Safran with smart-tracking IoT
Telco deploys more than 15,000 trackers and 250 antennas at two aircraft engine production sites in France to remotely locate and manage tools and equipment in real time Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
16 Nov 2021
National Infrastructure Commission pinpoints strategic gaps in UK infrastructure planning
UK infrastructure assessment stresses it remains critical for health of country that gigabit broadband is effectively rolled out to rural areas and towns to ensure genuinely universal provision Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
16 Nov 2021
Vodafone claims solid half-year
Hot on the heels of signing a contract with City Fibre to gain UK fibre leadership, leading European comms operator’s results for the first six months of 2021 shows sustainable growth in both Europe and Africa Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
16 Nov 2021
Blueprint for future high street shows tech’s role in creating thriving communities
Technology will play an important role in creating thriving communities after Covid-19 lockdowns renew interest in local high streets Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
16 Nov 2021
Broadband beats bedrooms for UK homebuyers
Research from global communications provider finds that fast internet access is now a top-two must-have for UK homebuyers Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Definition
15 Nov 2021
satellite
A satellite is any object that orbits something else, as, for example, the Earth orbits the sun. Continue Reading
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News
15 Nov 2021
WM5G, Intercity Technology unveil 5G support session for West Midlands manufacturers
5G innovation centre teams with enterprise mobility and collaboration provider to offer free sessions Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
15 Nov 2021
Openreach in consultation over next stage in transition to fibre
BT-owned UK broadband provision firm accelerates plan to stop selling copper-based broadband and traditional voice services, aiming to use five pilot areas to develop and test approaches for mass-migrating end-users to new digital offers Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
12 Nov 2021
GSMA announces 5G mmWave accelerator initiative
Mobile industry trade association announces new accelerator, with an aim to drive education efforts and showcase innovation Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
12 Nov 2021
Ofcom introduces rules to ease rural broadband development
UK comms regulator aims to address key issue preventing proliferation of gigabit broadband to hard-to-reach places Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Opinion
12 Nov 2021
Flexible working hours the key for increased productivity
With flexible working shifting from being a privilege to a necessity, company leaders must ensure their workers have a high-quality network service, efficient resources, hardware and cloud services, says Whit Andrews, distinguished research vice-president at Gartner Continue Reading
By- Whit Andrews
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News
12 Nov 2021
Klaxoon enters US and launches next-gen meetings workshop platform for hybrid work
French teamwork and smart work technology provider unveils its next-generation workshop platform and expands in the US with CEO and key executives Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
11 Nov 2021
Vodafone anchors CityFibre nationwide network for UK full-fibre leadership
Strategic partnership expanded to anchor nationwide roll-out of full-fibre gigabit broadband to up to eight million homes, with long-term volume commitments Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
11 Nov 2021
Mavenir accelerates AI for enterprises with intelligent video analytics on 5G
Network software provider announces video analytics powered by NVIDIA Metropolis artificial intelligence-on-5G technology designed to transform business processes for faster decision-making Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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E-Zine
11 Nov 2021
CW Benelux: Dutch IT company rips up the HR rule book for better work-life balance
One Dutch tech firm has used learnings from the pandemic to rip up its HR rule book and implement an official work-from-home policy. In fact, Infolearn has gone further than hybrid working, with a personal mobility budget for staff and a four-day working week, all with retention of full-time salary. Also in this issue, read how Dutch education administrators appear to be underestimating the threat of cyber crime. Continue Reading
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News
10 Nov 2021
Post-Covid tech world to see 89% of UK tech operations hosted off-premise
Leading UK ISP releases research showing that emergence of the hybrid era means dependence on on-premise infrastructure to support a full capacity office is no longer required Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
10 Nov 2021
Cisco aims to conquer complexity in hybrid world of work
Network tech and services giant Cisco unveils solutions designed to simplify complex environments as the world embraces flexible ways of working, giving global view of SaaS application health and outages map Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
09 Nov 2021
No device upgrade for most UK workers during pandemic
Research finds that most workers are still using equipment issued before lockdowns, raising fears of a productivity gap as staff work from home Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
09 Nov 2021
More than 90% of Virgin Media O2’s network now gigabit-ready
After switching on gigabit-capable services for 1.6 million more homes, UK cable provider claims to be within touching distance of enabling its entire network to access broadband download speeds of up to 1.13Gbps Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
09 Nov 2021
BT unveils robotics test lab to speed infrastructure roll-out
Telco opens UK’s first dedicated telecoms civil engineering robotics test facility designed to help fibre network development and roll-out in challenging environments Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
08 Nov 2021
More than four-fifths of firms expect to keep hybrid work environment
While business leaders are comfortable with and believe there are many benefits to hybrid work, most organisations are unprepared to deliver a seamless experience in a hybrid workplace, where the need for end-to-end data visibility and actionable insights intensifies Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
08 Nov 2021
Qualcomm collaborates with NEC to develop open and virtualised 5G
Mobile chip giant partners with IT and network technologies provider to fast-track commercialisation and accelerate adoption of 5G open and virtualised infrastructure at scale Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
05 Nov 2021
5G set for 2.6 billion subs by 2026
Increasing use of mobile networks to access video content, digital payments, online retail and video conferencing all contribute to 5G traffic growth, with ongoing roll-outs driving the adoption of higher data packages Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
05 Nov 2021
Fibre lights up BT half-yearly results
BT has revealed a tough first six months of the financial year, but also claimed Fibre First build programme roll-out continues to accelerate, reaching record levels in second quarter Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Definition
05 Nov 2021
IDSL
IDSL is a hybrid of a digital subscriber line (DSL) and integrated services digital network (ISDN) technology that transmits data slightly faster than ISDN but much slower than most DSL services. Continue Reading
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Answer
04 Nov 2021
What are the 6 components of structured cabling?
The six components of structured cabling are Entrance Facilities, Equipment Room, Backbone Cabling, Telecommunications Room, Horizontal Cabling and Work Area. Continue Reading
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News
04 Nov 2021
NASCAR revs up with Wi-Fi 6 to accelerate fan experience
NASCAR is to use cloud-driven Wi-Fi 6 net to offer high-efficiency, high-capacity networking to power experiences such as mobile ticketing, mobile concessions and mobile sports betting Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
03 Nov 2021
CityFibre breaks million milestone in full-fibre roll-out
Pace of transformation of third-largest fibre network provider shown as former altnet racks up milestone figure for homes ready to tap into gigabit-capable infrastructure Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
03 Nov 2021
Totem begins standing for Orange network sharing strategy
Leading comms operator switches on European TowerCo subsidiary, which will aim to derive value from passive mobile infrastructure and open up these assets to other operators Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
02 Nov 2021
Digital connectivity investment could unlock 500,000 jobs, £70bn of GDP growth by 2026
First Digital Connectivity Index from recently merged fixed and mobile operator shows that UK is currently ranked eighth among developed countries for digital connectivity Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
02 Nov 2021
BT secures industry-first global partnership with OneWeb
Just weeks after increased investment from French operator Eutelsat, growing satellite firm inks distribution partner agreement with UK telco for low Earth orbit communications services Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
02 Nov 2021
Mavenir shows path to monetise network as a service
Network software provider looks to address use case-driven future with agile charging and monetisation platform and composable architecture designed to make the transition to future platforms easier Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
02 Nov 2021
Inmarsat launches IoT platform to enable flexible connectivity for businesses
Leading satellite provider unveils platform of internet of things connectivity services, solutions and ecosystems designed to help businesses with their IoT roll-outs and to support new innovations built on the connectivity backbone of ELERA network Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
01 Nov 2021
Scotland 5G Centre opens for business
The Dumfries-based Innovation Hub has gone live, and is set to make 5G testing accessible for a wide range of firms across the region Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Definition
01 Nov 2021
ARPANET
The U.S. Advanced Research Projects Agency Network (ARPANET) was the first public packet-switched computer network. Continue Reading
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News
01 Nov 2021
5G fundamental to Europe achieving climate targets
Europe-wide analysis from leading comms tech firm reveals next-generation network-enabled solutions could reduce EU CO2 emissions by 15% by 2030 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
29 Oct 2021
UK government to drive gigabit broadband to half a million more rural UK homes
Project Gigabit quarterly update Autumn 2021 reveals the estimated sequencing, scope and dates for the English Phase 3 rural projects which will see 570,000 more rural premises in line for full-fibre broadband. Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
29 Oct 2021
Fibre to the fore for fixed broadband in Q2
Though varied across different markets, overall quarterly global fixed broadband growth returns to normal at the end of the second quarter of 2021 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
28 Oct 2021
Nokia launches first shared 5G network in Taiwan, takes private LTE across Argentina
Nokia lands deal building on existing relationship with Taiwanese operator to power first 5G service across the island using a multi-operator core network, while private LTE selected by Argentinian operator to connect rural regions and boost Industry 4.0 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
28 Oct 2021
City of Edinburgh Council signs up CGI to implement smart city plans
Five-year contract to support Scottish capital’s transformation into a smart city includes data insights, processes and tools to achieve transformational change and deliver high-quality services to citizens Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
28 Oct 2021
Cisco supports hybrid workforce augmented reality meeting solutions
IT giant evolves collaboration suite to combine Webex meeting functionality with real-time, photorealistic holographic experience Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
27 Oct 2021
UK Competition and Markets Authority opens investigation into Motorola’s Airwave
Three months after considering whether to launch a probe, UK competition watchdog opens market investigation of role played by tech firm in mobile radio network used by emergency services Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
27 Oct 2021
Ericsson launches Time-Critical Communication to guarantee real-time 5G experiences
Software toolbox aims to guarantee the consistent low latency and high reliability demanded by time-critical applications running on 5G networks Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
27 Oct 2021
UK, India strike 5G collaborations
UK foreign secretary’s visit to India sparks a number of collaborations in developing next-generation network projects Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
27 Oct 2021
TPG Telecom takes Nokia nodes to deploy Asia-Pacific’s first live 5G femtocell
Leading Australian operator deploys modular 4G/5G Smart Node solution from leading comms tech provider to become first network operator in the Asia-Pacific region to deploy a live 5G femtocell Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
27 Oct 2021
Eero reveals boom in ISP customer network business
Amazon company reveals increased business with service provider partners following new integrations of its technology with TalkTalk, MasMovl, Mediacom, and others Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
26 Oct 2021
Vodafone teams with Deloitte to launch Centre for Health
Strategic alliance aims to enable greater access to healthcare across Europe Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
25 Oct 2021
Cisco lands fixed, 5G wins with Telenor, Deutsche Telekom
Networking tech giant announces deal with leading European operators with what is claimed to be state-of-the-art 5G equipment and its highest bandwidth router Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
25 Oct 2021
Huawei teams with UK innovators to create 5G futures
Next-generation network facility in Cambridge claims to be breaking fresh ground across multiple industries and creating a true first-mover advantage with private 5G Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
22 Oct 2021
Flexible a fixture as technology critical to hybrid working future
Survey shows knowledge workers in leading economies believe that having an office space will be considered an employee benefit, rather than a mandatory way of working Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
21 Oct 2021
Openreach announces end of copper networks in 79 more UK locations
Further acceleration in BT-owned UK broadband provision firm’s plan to stop selling copper-based broadband and traditional voice services across the UK by 2025 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
21 Oct 2021
Virgin Media O2 enters into 4G, 5G trials with Samsung
Telco embarks on technical trial with comms network technology provider as part of what it calls a milestone in its journey to provide optimised possible 5G experience for customers as well as boosting 4G network Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
21 Oct 2021
Virgin Media takes full-fibre to west Berkshire, launches Wi-Fi 6 hubs
Full-fibre contract between network provider and local authority aims to connect west Berkshire schools and public buildings to next-generation digital infrastructure Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
21 Oct 2021
Gitex 2021: Batelco brings collaboration to Bahrain operations
Aiming to deliver evolved teamwork capabilities to its customers to accelerate Bahrain’s transition to the digital workplace, digital communications solutions provider adopts new collaboration technology Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
20 Oct 2021
Gitex 2021: Nuuday finds new voice to deliver cognitive customer universe
Upstart Danish telco deploys communications-as-a-service technology and virtual assistant to restructure business, gain differentiation and extend to new touchpoints in highly competitive local market Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
20 Oct 2021
5G to play key role in meeting sustainability targets across industries
Study from Mobile UK highlights crucial role that 5G and wider mobile connectivity will have in assisting national efforts to mitigate climate change Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
20 Oct 2021
LightBasin hackers breach 13 telcos in two years
Hackers have obtained an undisclosed volume of subscriber information and call metadata in a sustained campaign against telecommunications firms Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
20 Oct 2021
American Express announces global hybrid working model
US credit card giant is latest corporate to formalise hybrid working following the success of informal policies introduced during the Covid-19 pandemic Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
19 Oct 2021
Gitex 2021: Arc spans network ecosystem in Oman
Integrated networking services provider invests in Nokia technology to offer added connectivity options for enterprise customers in key Middle East location Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
19 Oct 2021
VMware refines cross-cloud strategy
VMware’s CTO Kit Colbert talks up the evolution of the company’s cross-cloud strategy and how it stands out from other suppliers eyeing the multicloud pie Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
19 Oct 2021
IDEMIA to provide SIM for M1 5G standalone net in Singapore
With 5G a game-changer for enterprises, Singapore operator aims to drive technology change and apply technology that will make a difference Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
18 Oct 2021
Singapore pulls ahead with public sector 5G trials
Singapore’s public sector organisations are testing the use of 5G connectivity to remotely operate an autonomous vehicle for road-sweeping, among other use cases Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
18 Oct 2021
Gitex 2021: Avaya builds up AI experience to boost collaboration
New communications and collaboration ecosystem launched to enable customers to achieve better business outcomes in the experience economy and the new hybrid working mode Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
18 Oct 2021
TM Forum teams with Bridge Alliance to simplify adoption of edge computing
Communications industry trade associations enter into collaboration to drive the advancement of industry standards on Open APIs for multi-access edge computing Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
18 Oct 2021
Huawei plots course for 5Gigaverse society
Keynote presents roadmap to new landscape of all-scenario continuous next-generation network coverage driven by the rapid development of 5G, with more than 170 networks built and nearly 500 million users developed within two years Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
18 Oct 2021
Dell extends Edge, reveals 5G and Open RAN services
Technology giant continues with its advancement into the world of telecoms with offerings designed to automate the deployment and management of open, cloud-native network infrastructure to fast-track opportunities at the edge Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
18 Oct 2021
DCMS appoints Plexal to drive telecoms diversity strategy
Government chooses UK innovation company to understand and develop the role of SMEs in the telecoms market with particular reference to how to create a diverse market that supports the creation of home-grown, sovereign technology Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
18 Oct 2021
Internet of things to put cloud in the shade for Industry 4.0
Research commissioned by leading satellite platform finds investment in industrial internet of things is set to overtake cloud computing Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
15 Oct 2021
Connectivity takes telehealth from a nice-to-have to a must-have
Survey shows how the healthcare industry is evolving with digital experiences in the post-pandemic world, with providers needing to offer telehealth options that ensure the experience is easy, intuitive and enjoyable Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
15 Oct 2021
Plume raises $300m to develop communications services with AI
Personalised comms services provider claims cash injection will enable it to continue its global expansion and cements its position as the cloud controller of the world’s largest software-defined network Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
15 Oct 2021
Vodafone aims for SoHo with business broadband package
UK operator launches service designed for small office and home office businesses, providing cost-effective and reliable broadband coverage for single sites Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
15 Oct 2021
Colt claims first with 400GE optical services to Hong Kong and Singapore
Colt announces further expansion in Asia with availability of new 400GE Wave and Private Wave services in Hong Kong and Singapore, making it the first telco to offer the technology in each city Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly