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.
-
News
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
-
News
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
-
News
29 Jun 2021
UK government reveals full extent of benefits of mobile, fibre development schemes
Scotland, Wales and North East England set to benefit most from mobile coverage boost under £1bn scheme with more than 230,000 Welsh homes and businesses to get access to faster broadband through Project Gigabit, and nearly 1,000 public buildings and 150,000 homes and businesses in Northern Ireland to get full-fibre connections Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
-
News
29 Jun 2021
MWC 2021: Global mobile industry leaders show commitment to 5G mmWave
Mobile industry leaders unite as key 5G business segment expands its momentum across multiple regions, aiming to allow operators and OEMs to meet rising demand for data and expand into new service opportunities Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
-
News
29 Jun 2021
MWC 2021: Totogi aims to ‘do for telcos what Salesforce did for CRM’
Public cloud telco software launches charging engine to achieve what it says is the world’s best performance benchmark of one million transactions per second with usage-based pricing with free tier option for CSPs Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
-
News
28 Jun 2021
OneWeb, BT sign agreement to explore rural satellite connectivity solutions
Low Earth orbit satellite constellation provider OneWeb announces agreement with BT to discover how satellite technology might support improved capacity, mobile resilience, backhaul and coverage in challenging geographic locations Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
-
News
28 Jun 2021
Virgin Media O2 uses gigabit voucher scheme to connect rural Sussex homes
Recently merged communications provider announces that it will, for the first time, make use of government’s Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme to help residents in West Sussex benefit from next-generation connectivity Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
-
News
28 Jun 2021
Swisscom embarks on public cloud migration with AWS to power 5G innovation
Switzerland-based telco Swisscom has named AWS its preferred public cloud partner to power its digital transformation plans Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
-
News
28 Jun 2021
UK government announces high-tech lab to boost 5G diversification strategy
As a central pillar of strategy to build a more secure and innovative 5G supply chain, Sonic Labs test facility opens to explore ways of building 5G networks in a ‘simulated’ real-world environment Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
-
News
28 Jun 2021
5G yet to take off as UK households demand more than broadband speed promise
Study from leading management consultant finds that despite not unrealistic worries about domestic network reliability, UK householders feel networks have dealt with extra strain from mass home working Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
-
News
25 Jun 2021
Vodafone launches 5G standalone commercial pilots in UK cities
Operator launches commercial pilot of 5G standalone service in London, Manchester and Cardiff as it continues development of cutting-edge mobile technologies Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
-
News
25 Jun 2021
Reliance Jio teams up with Google on 5G and retail
India’s biggest telco will use Google Cloud to manage its 5G network and grow its commerce business Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
-
News
24 Jun 2021
UK workers demand economic recovery to be built on better internet access
Cisco announces index of broadband services in the UK and reveals lead role in government’s levelling-up initiative designed to help close the digital divide Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
-
News
24 Jun 2021
NTT saddles up for Tour de France digital twin
World-famous cycling event to see ‘unique’ concept in communications designed to bring together people, processes and technology over 3,400km, ensuring the continuity and resilience of the race Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
-
News
24 Jun 2021
Nokia deploys AI services to cut complexity of network support and maintenance
Comms tech provider launches advanced suite of support services using artificial intelligence and automation to simplify network operations and maintenance Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
-
News
23 Jun 2021
Two-thirds of SMEs yet to consider impact of Openreach analogue and ISDN switch-off
Survey by network services provider reveals worrying lack of preparedness amongst SMEs regarding support for remote workers ahead of the end of analogue copper services form BT broadband provision division Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
-
News
23 Jun 2021
WD-40 eases network friction with SD-WAN, SASE
Manufacturer of so-called ‘miracle spray’ overhauls inflexible, decades-old MPLS infrastructure with managed networking and security Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
-
News
23 Jun 2021
Mavenir, MobiledgeX enable global edge connectivity with Deutsche Telekom
Network software provider teams with multicloud edge deployment tech firm to bring cloud-native dynamic deployment of 5G core for leading global operator Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
-
News
23 Jun 2021
Majority of global knowledge workers will be remote by the end of 2021
Leading research firm predicts remote work will drive PC and tablet shipments to over 500 million units for the first time ever by the end of 2021 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
-
News
23 Jun 2021
Openreach calls on CommScope to deliver full-fibre broadband network across UK
BT broadband provision division and wired and wireless network technology provider enter into partnership to accelerate pace of gigabit network roll-out Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
-
News
22 Jun 2021
Users’ network expectations change in new normal
Ciena study reveals how sustainability, connected industries and always-on connectivity are shaping the UK’s digital post-Covid landscape Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
-
News
22 Jun 2021
London Underground network goes fully mobile
TfL hands 20-year concession to comms company to provide what is claimed to be most advanced network of its kind on the Tube, helping to remove one of the UK’s most high-profile mobile ‘not-spots’ Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
-
News
22 Jun 2021
GlobalFoundries to open new fab in Singapore
US chip foundry GlobalFoundries is building a $4bn semiconductor fabrication plant in Singapore to expand its manufacturing capacity as chip demand surges worldwide Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
-
News
22 Jun 2021
Nokia, DISH, AWS to launch first 5G SA core network on public cloud
US network operator runs 5G standalone core on global cloud platform to optimise network operations and launch new software and services rapidly and efficiently Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
-
News
21 Jun 2021
Virgin Media O2 boosts small business broadband in UK
Cable broadband provider clams to be ‘supercharging’ business connectivity with a free upgrade designed to help SMEs bounce back from the pandemic Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
-
News
21 Jun 2021
Triax Technologies raises $12.5m Series A funding to expand IoT offer
First dedicated industrial internet of things venture capital fund supports growing loT worksite platform to increase worksite safety and efficiency Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
-
News
21 Jun 2021
Indian telcos start 5G trials, mass adoption remains elusive
Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel have started 5G trials in different cities, but mass adoption is still some way off due to high spectrum and infrastructure costs Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
-
Definition
18 Jun 2021
CRC-4 (Cyclic Redundancy Check 4)
CRC-4 (Cyclic Redundancy Check 4) is a form of cyclic redundancy checking -- a method of checking for errors in transmitted data -- that is used on E1 trunk lines. Continue Reading
By -
News
18 Jun 2021
Hyperoptic selects EXFO to accelerate fibre net deployment
As it embarks upon a nationwide expansion of network, the fast-growing UK gigabit broadband provider enters into partnership to obtain network testing technology to guarantee buildout optimisation Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
-
News
18 Jun 2021
Vodafone taps Ericsson to strengthen UK 5G core
Partners to deploy cloud-native dual-mode 5G core to bring the full promise of 5G services to business users Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
-
News
18 Jun 2021
Telenor, Telia tap Nokia for 5G joint network roll-out in Denmark
Nokia to work with leading Danish mobile operators via their joint network to accelerate the delivery of 5G services across Denmark following the availability of 3.5GHz spectrum Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
-
News
17 Jun 2021
WBA promises new monetisation opportunities with OpenRoaming Release 2
Trade association members drive launch of new standard for wireless networking, now including Orion Wi-Fi from Google’s Area 120, the first full deployment compliant with the standard Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
-
News
17 Jun 2021
DISH, Dell announce Open RAN 5G edge infrastructure first for US
Leading US operator taps IT giant for cloud-native, open 5G radio access network and edge compute technology and announces collaboration on go-to-market strategies for joint edge solutions Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
-
News
17 Jun 2021
Garden Court Chambers makes the case for communications transformation with UCaaS
Rapid transition from limited on-premise systems to cloud-based video conferencing and workstream collaboration sees leading London legal firm gain ‘frictionless’ digital workplace for a team-centric experience Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
-
News
17 Jun 2021
Vodafone, AWS Wavelength unveil Europe’s first multi-access edge computing services
Cloud provider’s Wavelength system to be carried on European operator’s 4G and 5G networks to deliver ultra-low-latency capabilities to UK business customers and software developers serving the UK market Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
-
News
17 Jun 2021
5G subscriptions expected to exceed half a billion by end of 2021
Driven by China, North America and the Gulf Cooperation Council markets, 5G remains on track to become the fastest adopted mobile generation in history, with subscriptions increasing at a rate of about a million per day, says latest Ericsson Mobility Report Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
-
Definition
17 Jun 2021
crosstalk
Crosstalk is a disturbance caused by the electric or magnetic fields of one telecommunication signal affecting a signal in an adjacent circuit. Continue Reading
-
News
16 Jun 2021
Axiata doubles down on Google Cloud
The regional telecoms group plans to use Google Cloud’s compute, storage and networking services across the six telcos under its fold Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
-
News
16 Jun 2021
Confusion abounds around true definition of SASE, but doesn’t stop take-up
Global digital transformation survey finds nine out of ten companies reviewed remote connectivity strategy during lockdown and secure access service edge gains huge interest Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
-
News
16 Jun 2021
Lack of clarity hinders UK gigabit broadband roll-out
UK’s ability to capitalise on solid current momentum in roll-out of next-generation gigabit broadband is at risk because too few consumers are aware of the technology and its benefits, study warns Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
-
News
15 Jun 2021
5G race hotting up in UK cities
RootMetrics analysis of UK 5G sees rapid improvement in overall network capability, with BT-owned network recording the highest availability in all four cities tested and fastest download speed approaching 200Mbps Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
-
News
15 Jun 2021
Nokia and Ooredoo initiate 4G and 5G fixed wireless access deployment across Oman
Leading comms tech provider and local Oman operator begin 4G and 5G fixed wireless access deployment for services covering homes and businesses throughout the country Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
-
News
15 Jun 2021
Cisco unveils catalyst for 5G at industrial IoT edge
Communications and services giant enhances portfolio of internet of things routers to unite edge networks and scale IoT deployments in factory and production environments Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
-
News
14 Jun 2021
More than $8bn forecast for cable investments over next three years
2021 Submarine Cable Map research reveals the changing dynamics in the market Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
-
News
14 Jun 2021
Collaboration challenges loom but UK adults demand hybrid working
Analysis of the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on attitudes to future working practices in the UK reveals that population wants more remote working despite technical hurdles Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
-
News
14 Jun 2021
Vodafone announces key partners for Europe’s first commercial Open RAN network
Operator selects Dell Technologies, NEC, Samsung, Wind River, Capgemini Engineering and Keysight Technologies to build what it says will be one of the largest Open RAN networks in the world Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
-
News
11 Jun 2021
Verizon gets On Site with private 5G networking to enterprise and public sector
US comms provider brings dedicated 5G Ultra Wideband capabilities to large enterprise and public sector customers regardless of whether their premises are within its public 5G coverage area Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
-
News
11 Jun 2021
Evidence emerges of new digital divide in UK connectivity
Study shows extent to which online connectivity impacts quality of life but reveals that renters are nearly twice as likely to describe their connection as only average or unreliable, compared with home owners Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
-
Definition
11 Jun 2021
near-end crosstalk (NEXT)
Near-end crosstalk (NEXT) is an error condition that can occur when connectors are attached to twisted pair cabling. Continue Reading
By -
News
10 Jun 2021
Verizon Business looks for edge with advanced SASE
Telco launches SASE solution merging SD-WAN capabilities with network security services, creating a unified, cloud-delivered service model that supports digital enterprises Continue Reading
-
News
10 Jun 2021
Qualcomm drives for cross-industry digital transformation with new IoT range
New generation of IoT solutions designed to deliver advanced edge-AI performance, innovative power-efficiency, 5G connectivity capabilities and enhanced features for processing and security Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
-
News
10 Jun 2021
Zoom aims to empower hybrid workforce with phone appliances
Video conferencing provider introduces devices that offer an all-in-one desk phone solution for calls and meetings, with hardware solutions from Poly and Yealink Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
-
News
10 Jun 2021
Boom in hybrid working, high-speed connectivity drive influx into UK market towns
Network data from TalkTalk shows many UK employees are moving house as hybrid working transforms working habits and becomes very much here to stay Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
-
News
09 Jun 2021
Virgin Media O2 trial lays foundations for sustainable network expansion
UK telco announces successful demo in using recycled aggregate while building network in Glasgow, which could lead to massively reduced carbon emissions per year in future network build outs Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
-
News
09 Jun 2021
UK altnets to invest nearly £12bn in fibre by 2025
Massive investments imminent by independent broadband providers to drive the creation and realisation of Gigabit Britain Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
-
News
09 Jun 2021
Triggered dormant bug sees Fastly CDN cut to the quick
Cloud provider acts quickly to restore content delivery network after software bug disrupts service for major firms spanning media, e-commerce and government websites, including Amazon, The Guardian and Gov.uk Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
-
News
09 Jun 2021
Nokia, Qualcomm and UScellular claim 5G mmWave range record
Consortium of leading mobile technology firms claim range milestone for mmWave next-generation networks Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
-
News
08 Jun 2021
Aryaka activates EU-friendly point of presence
Cloud-first managed SD-WAN and SASE provider aims to bridge recently emerged EU/UK connectivity gap with enhanced networking support and application experience Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
-
News
08 Jun 2021
BT announces dedicated business unit to support small companies
Telco launches new single office, home office unit offering ‘unbreakable’ Wi-Fi to deliver ‘unrivalled’ connectivity, coverage and customer service for micro-businesses Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
-
News
07 Jun 2021
Covid-19 accelerates interest in 5G
EY report shows that while the pandemic has prompted greater interest in 5G and IoT for majority of organisations, most are also struggling to identify the right 5G supplier strategy Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
-
News
07 Jun 2021
Trial of UK’s first mobile vehicle-to-everything road safety system goes live
Almost out of the garage at the same time as the real-life road run of an autonomous shuttle bus in Oxford, cities in the West Midlands are opening their roads for the national debut of vehicle-to-everything mobile technology Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
-
News
04 Jun 2021
Inclusivity and participation top issues for employees in new normal
Canva study reveals pressing need to bridge the hybrid workforce divide and for companies to adopt new technologies and processes to sustain employee happiness and productivity Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
-
News
04 Jun 2021
BT sets out to enhance UK digital infrastructure with next-generation street connectivity
UK telco unveils plans for Street Hub 2.0 units to help local communities stay connected, boost 4G/5G mobile coverage and bring environment monitoring to high streets Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
-
Definition
04 Jun 2021
shielded twisted pair (STP)
Shielded twisted pair (STP) is a special kind of copper telephone and local area network (LAN) wiring used in some business installations. Continue Reading
-
Definition
04 Jun 2021
Signaling System 7 (SS7)
Signaling System 7 (SS7) is an international telecommunication protocol standard that defines how the network elements in a public switched telephone network (PSTN) exchange information and control signals. Continue Reading
By -
News
04 Jun 2021
Vodafone-led consortium unveils 5G first multi-supplier RAN intelligent controller implementation
Operator declares success of technical trial investigating how building a cost-effective O-RAN ecosystem can benefit mobile network users Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
-
News
04 Jun 2021
Orange Business Services taps Ericsson for enterprise IoT security
As billions of internet-of-things devices become connected and intelligent, security becomes more important, as comms tech provider delivers new security offering for CSPs Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
-
News
03 Jun 2021
Connectivity and flexibility deemed vital for the future of small businesses
Research from mobile operator Three UK uncovers post-Covid work job opportunities as hybrid working set to become the default for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
-
News
03 Jun 2021
Aviva to launch autonomous vehicle trial on public roads in UK
Research work at UK’s first commercial laboratory for 5G and satellite communications, the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, takes next step with real-life road run of shuttle bus in Oxford Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
-
News
03 Jun 2021
Reports raise alarm over Huawei access to Dutch networks
Espionage accusations raise security questions for Netherlands organisations using Chinese supplier’s equipment and services Continue Reading
By- Kim Loohuis
-
News
03 Jun 2021
5G drives surge in mobile trade-ins in Q1 2021
Latest edition of mobile device tracker shows continued year-on-year growth, highlighting the significant role of mobile trade-in programmes in stimulating new 5G smartphone upgrades Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
-
News
03 Jun 2021
Zoom boom carries over into 2021
Breakout video conferencing firm’s current fiscal quarter revenues almost treble those posted at the end of April 2020 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
-
News
02 Jun 2021
Cato expands SASE reach in DACH region
Secure access service edge ‘pioneer’ announces new point of presence and expanded sales investment reflecting strong SASE growth in Germany, Austria and across EMEA Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
-
News
02 Jun 2021
Equinor powers global collaboration with 5G-ready private LTE network
Producer of oil, gas and wind power supporting more than 170 million people globally signs eight-year frame agreement with comms tech supplier for private 4.9G and 5G-ready networking systems Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
-
News
02 Jun 2021
Virgin Media O2 launches with mission to transform UK comms industry
Drawn-out merger of Liberty Global and Telefónica UK cable and mobile assets comes to fruition under new working brand aiming to power the UK’s recovery and create ‘unbeatable’ choice for consumers Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
-
Feature
02 Jun 2021
What the Telecommunications (Security) Bill means for UK industry
The Telecommunications (Security) Bill is intended to reinforce the security of the UK telecommunications infrastructure, but what are the implications for industry? Continue Reading
-
News
02 Jun 2021
BT begins trial on ‘revolutionary’ optical fibre
Researchers conduct trials of hollow-core fibre at BT’s research facility labs in collaborative project with Southampton University spin-out company and open radio access network mobile supplier Mavenir Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
-
News
01 Jun 2021
Upstream data usage flattens but gigabit-speed subscribers continue to rise
As businesses emerge from the pandemic, research suggests the way in which firms use broadband may have changed for ever, with upstream data consumption flat amid seasonal average usage declines Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
-
News
01 Jun 2021
Vodafone, CityFibre extend partnership to include Ethernet services
Partnership that has gained rapid traction on the home front is taken to the business environment, offering organisations more choice, lower cost and a faster private data network Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
-
Definition
01 Jun 2021
bits per second (bps or bit/sec)
In data communications, bits per second (bps or bit/sec) is a common measure of data speed for computer modems and transmission carriers. Continue Reading
-
News
01 Jun 2021
Small business workers fear missing out on hybrid opportunity
Research finds three in five small business workers expect to be predominantly office-based after Covid-19 restrictions ease, due to high levels of admin and paper-based processes Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
-
News
01 Jun 2021
Businesses hail new Openreach rural full-fibre focus
BT broadband provision division announces next step in gigabit broadband deployment programme to offer levelled-up connectivity for premises in hardest-to-reach parts of the UK Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
-
Feature
28 May 2021
Revolutionising communication and collaboration for the hybrid world
As hybrid working looks set to become the norm in the post-Covid world, the lessons learned during lockdown will need to be applied. However, firms will have to overcome the limitations of current communication and collaboration tools Continue Reading
By -
News
28 May 2021
Giganet expands South of England service area through CityFibre
Leading ISP expands partnership with leading infrastructure provider to add 22 locations for its full-fibre home broadband services Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
-
News
28 May 2021
RootMetrics benchmark reveals marked improvements in everyday 5G experience
New network performance yardstick from analyst firm highlights ‘everyday’ usage of next-generation networks in pure play and mixed modes, and finds that BT-owned mobile service maintains availability and speed leadership Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
-
News
27 May 2021
Oxbotica and TRL pilot safety framework for off-road autonomous vehicles
Autonomous vehicle technology companies develop code of practice to deploy autonomy safely, efficiently and at scale across a range of environments, in particular off-road settings such as mines, farms and ports where there are no pre-defined or standardised highway rules Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
-
News
27 May 2021
Proximus claims world’s fastest live fibre network with Nokia PON
Accelerating build out of Belgium’s leading high capacity, open fibre network, operator taps comms tech provider to make first ever 25G PON live deployment running on the same fibre network equipment currently used Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
-
News
27 May 2021
Dumfries & Galloway to host Scotland’s first rural 5G connectivity hub
Farming and rural healthcare are among the sectors set to benefit from 5G hub, which will bring together technological expertise, academic research and local businesses Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
-
News
27 May 2021
Openreach taps Ciena to boost connectivity services for UK carriers
To hasten full-fibre network build out and help meet growing customer demand, BT-owned broadband provision division deploys new routing, switching and optical solutions Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
-
News
27 May 2021
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 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
-
News
26 May 2021
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 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
-
News
26 May 2021
Yeo Valley milks business benefits with full-fibre broadband
Truespeed converts farm and dairy business from ADSL to gigabit network to transform its business capability Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
-
News
25 May 2021
Edge computing drives business innovation
Intel research identifies edge computing as a critical factor that businesses must harness to navigate and understand data now and into the future Continue Reading
-
News
25 May 2021
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 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
-
News
25 May 2021
BSO draws on Arc to deliver on-demand connectivity in Middle East
Joint venture will interconnect companies’ network footprints in the Middle East, connecting digital hubs and providing inter-regional connectivity Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
-
News
24 May 2021
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 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
-
Feature
24 May 2021
Getting ready for the new normal of hybrid working
Many companies are preparing to return to offices for the first time since the UK’s first lockdown began, but the office environment will look very different to a year ago. With some workers looking forward to returning to the office and others preferring to stick to remote working, employers will have to accommodate differing needs and create an IT and networking infrastructure to do so Continue Reading
By -
News
24 May 2021
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 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
-
News
21 May 2021
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 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
-
News
21 May 2021
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 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
-
News
21 May 2021
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 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
-
News
21 May 2021
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 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly