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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Feature
22 May 2024
Neom: The tip of the tech iceberg in the Saudi desert
What is known about plans for Saudi Arabian smart city Neom could be just the tip of the iceberg Continue Reading
By- Pat Brans, Pat Brans Associates/Grenoble Ecole de Management
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Feature
09 Aug 2023
CTO interview: Gavin Rea, Gulf Bridge International
GBI ensures service continuity of submarine cable networks, which bring high-speed internet to the Gulf states, supporting the region’s ambitious plans to be one of the world’s leading poles for technological innovation Continue Reading
By- Pat Brans, Pat Brans Associates/Grenoble Ecole de Management
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News
12 Oct 2020
5G set to add $8tn to global GDP by 2030
Research from leading global telecommunications technology provider finds that despite the economic challenges of Covid-19, a global boom in 5G investment will see 71% of companies invest in it over the next five years Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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12 Oct 2020
BT expands digital workplace portfolio with Zoom
New carrier agreement with conferencing provider Zoom designed to allow BT to offer a managed service with integrated networking to ensure optimal user experiences Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
09 Oct 2020
Nokia, Ericsson score 5G tech wins with Orange, Proximus
Centre of politics becomes centre of 5G activity as incumbent telcos tap Nordic comms giants to build out next-generation infrastructures Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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09 Oct 2020
CMA asks for right to probe O2/Virgin merger
Competition and Markets Authority requests right to probe potentially game-changing joint venture that could transform UK’s wired and wireless communications provision Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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09 Oct 2020
Cisco, Qwilt and Digital Alpha launch open caching CDN for service providers
Consortium of tech providers introduce new model for media delivery using open caching architecture, claiming ‘unprecedented’ levels of quality with open, global APIs Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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08 Oct 2020
Quarter of remote workers fail to engage with tech teams
Research reveals a burgeoning IT-employee divide among the growing ranks of remote workers, but the root causes have yet to be examined fully Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Feature
08 Oct 2020
The UK switches on to mobile contact tracing
Long overdue and attracting descriptions ranging from ‘essential’ to ‘cherry on the cake’, the UK’s contact-tracing app is now widely available – but where will further developments lead? Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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08 Oct 2020
Singtel rolls out 5G trial network for enterprises
Singtel is providing enterprises with early access to its 5G standalone network at its testing facility to test and develop new 5G applications Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
07 Oct 2020
5G regulation failures are a threat to UK’s national security
Defence Committee report on the security of 5G brands existing regulations outdated and unsatisfactory Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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07 Oct 2020
More than four-fifths of global workforce rule out return to office full-time
With workforces demanding increased – if not permanent – home networking, research reveals CIOs’ top priorities in planning for new everywhere enterprise, specifically securing mobile devices, apps and users Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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06 Oct 2020
5G technology could increase global economy by $1.5tn by 2030
Research commissioned by Huawei suggests next-generation networks can stimulate growth and drive productivity as the global economy recovers from Covid-19 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
06 Oct 2020
EE leads latest Opensignal UK mobile performance report
UK’s largest operator tops UK mobile quality survey measuring performance across four key use cases Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
05 Oct 2020
Interdealer broker bets on BT for infrastructure
Market infrastructure provider Interdealer inks deal with BT, enabling enhanced customer experience, deeper insights and new compliance tools Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
05 Oct 2020
O2 takes 5G to Germany’s biggest cities
Telefónica Germany says it is beginning a new era in mobile telephony in the country, allowing users to have ‘completely new dimensions of digitisation’ with next-generation networks Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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05 Oct 2020
Colt gallops to bring high-capacity bandwidth to UK’s major cities
Provider deploys network-to-network interfaces acquired via Livequote pricing portal to support UK broadband network to satisfy the increasing demand for high-bandwidth connectivity services Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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05 Oct 2020
5PRING launches Green Innovation Challenge
5G testbed welcomes applicants from startups based in the West Midlands and beyond to cut carbon emissions Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
02 Oct 2020
NE US regional contact-tracing app network adds New York, New Jersey states
Neighbouring regions become the third and fourth NE US states to tap leading Irish software developer for contact tracing app development work Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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02 Oct 2020
Nokia clocks up 100 5G deals and 160 commercial 5G engagements
Finnish comms tech giant says 5G deals and engagements validate its progress in strengthening mobile radio product portfolio as the transition to 5G continues Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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02 Oct 2020
Internet of things vital for post-Covid business success, says report
UK telco Vodafone launches report focused on the impact IoT is having on businesses at a time when their digital capabilities are being put to the test by the Covid-19 pandemic Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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01 Oct 2020
NCSC sees no ‘significant improvement’ in Huawei’s overall security practices
Annual report investigating perceived risks of Huawei’s involvement in parts of UK critical national infrastructure finds vulnerabilities and slow progress in remediation, but concludes that all perceived risks are manageable Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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01 Oct 2020
Darwin SatCom gets into gear with first UK commercial 5G, satellite autonomous vehicles test lab
Businesses can use lab to explore and trial next-gen connectivity for autonomous vehicles based on 5G and satellite communications, with O2-customised vehicles available to test proofs of concept Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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01 Oct 2020
Enea claims 15% increase in RAN capacity through machine learning
Covid-19 pandemic renewing operator focuses on extracting maximum capacity from 4G networks and machine learning, seen as providing a significant boost to capacity and cost-effectiveness Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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30 Sep 2020
Ericsson deploys 3DExperience to boost product design as Elisa inks 5G core tech deal
Leading Swedish comms tech provider Ericsson begins deployment of 3D design engineering software platform for specific functional areas, taking a stepwise approach to its product lifecycle management transformation, just as Finnish telecoms operator Elisa signs up for 5G core solutions Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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30 Sep 2020
Wi-Fi Vantage certification adds support for managed wireless advancements
Latest development from wireless collaboration forum see Wi-Fi 6 and WPA3 optimise and secure the Wi-Fi experience in managed networks Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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30 Sep 2020
Skoda Auto transforms network infrastructure to accelerate business growth
Car manufacturer upgrades network with campus networking systems as part of its 2025 digital transformation strategy Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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30 Sep 2020
VMware wants to decouple the telco technology stack
VMware is trying to break the stranglehold of integrated technology stacks on telcos, but network equipment suppliers are not ceding ground Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
29 Sep 2020
Microsoft aims to sharpen edge, 5G deployment with Azure for Operators
IT and cloud giant announces partnership programme with telecommunications industry to more effectively enable the roll-out of next-generation networks Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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29 Sep 2020
Nokia nabs greater part of BT 5G infrastructure
As UK incumbent telco continues removing Huawei technology from its network, Finnish comms tech giant scores big Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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29 Sep 2020
Remote working world reveals cloud/SaaS security concerns
Research reveals pivotal moment when the cloud is playing a more important role than ever to support mass remote working, with CISO concerns over cloud security remaining stubbornly high Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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28 Sep 2020
Singapore to build 5G talent pipeline
Singapore’s telcos will start hiring and training about 1,000 telecoms professionals by year-end to support the deployment of 5G networks Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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28 Sep 2020
BT: UK government’s national fibre target could be missed by eight years
Government is in danger of not realising its full-fibre coverage broadband ambitions, says telco, which had identified seven key policy, legislative and fiscal enablers to get the plan back on track Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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28 Sep 2020
NHS Covid-19 app exceeds 10 million downloads, but has teething troubles
Momentum of first-day download blitz continues over first weekend for long-awaited contact-tracing app as users make 1.5 million venue check-ins Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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25 Sep 2020
SSE Enterprise Telecoms makes further investment in UK business connectivity, 5G
UK telco unbundles further 259 BT exchanges by the end of 2021 to significantly grow network, bringing total unbundled exchanges to 550 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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25 Sep 2020
Government remains in orbit to develop UK sat nav
Despite experts’ doubts, government confirms it will continue to look at a wider range of options for a sovereign satellite navigation and timing capability Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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25 Sep 2020
The new normal for collaboration in the new football season
After the Covid-19 lockdown cost the 2019/20 football season three months' absence, football is now a whole new ball game. Manchester City’s investment in network technology is one of its major signings Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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25 Sep 2020
Business leaders must use lessons of the present to get future-ready
Research reveals the impact of Covid-19 on the digital workplace, and how technology will enable new ways of working Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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24 Sep 2020
UK government sets up task force to address comms tech ‘market failure’
Digital secretary announces line-up of task force to advise on plans to open up and grow UK telecoms market following the decision to ban Huawei Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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24 Sep 2020
West Midlands 5G, Transport for West Midlands unveil ‘revolutionary’ transport projects
After funding award to develop new products and services, comms and travel consortiums will launch 5G-enabled road and rail transport trials across the West Midlands Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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24 Sep 2020
NHS contact-tracing app for England and Wales launches nationwide
Arriving over four months later than originally proposed, the much-delayed and much-criticised UK Covid-19 contact-tracing app is now available to download Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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24 Sep 2020
State of Pennsylvania launches contact-tracing app
Leading Irish developer of contact-tracing technology, NearForm, bags second US state in a week with its Google and Apple API-based platform Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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24 Sep 2020
Klaxoon claims new visual standard for collaboration with Board
Teamwork and smart work technology provider takes advantage of lockdown to develop next-generation visual workspace with built-in videoconferencing Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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23 Sep 2020
Somerset schools set to benefit from free full-fibre broadband
As it continues its mission to develop its gigabit network, West Country full-fibre infrastructure provider gets local educational establishments enrolled on broadband fast lane Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Blog Post
23 Sep 2020
Bush chucker challenge
A crack squad of Openreach engineers dispatched to investigate a Welsh village’s long-running broadband mystery has managed to pinpoint the unwitting culprits. “One morning during lockdown, we ... Continue Reading
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23 Sep 2020
Banks stall return-to-work plans as UK government changes advice
Banks pause plans to bring staff back to the office as the government backtracks on its policy Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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23 Sep 2020
Virgin hits 2.2Gbps broadband speeds in innovation trial
UK cable network reveals proof-of-concept trial to showcase multi-gigabit broadband speeds delivered without the need for additional infrastructure or civil engineering works Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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23 Sep 2020
8x8 accelerates remote contact centre deployment for Sefton Council
Governing body for Merseyside council increases multi-channel communication to speed up first-call resolution and create a richer citizen experience with remote workers Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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22 Sep 2020
Bechtel joins CityFibre gigabit broadband roll-out scheme
Engineering, construction and project management firm supports step-change in mobilisation of build projects worth £1.5bn Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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22 Sep 2020
Gigamon partners with Nokia to accelerate 5G adoption
Purpose-built joint 5G solution launched to offer ‘breakthrough’ real-time analytics to enhance customer experience and maximise investment impact Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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22 Sep 2020
UDG Healthcare deploys AT&T, Cisco SD-WAN to gain intelligent edge
Global healthcare group deploys software-defined wide area network to create additional operational efficiencies Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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21 Sep 2020
NBN Co pumps in A$700m to shore up business connectivity
Australia’s national wholesale broadband provider is creating up to 240 business fibre zones across the country to provide businesses with access to its enterprise ethernet service Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
21 Sep 2020
Video to power the future of work culture
Research from leading video cloud providers show that more than two-thirds of workers want remote work options for the future Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
21 Sep 2020
Iliad Group makes €2.2bn Play acquisition
In a move covering Poland, France and Italy, parent company of French operator Iliad announces public tender offer for leading Polish mobile provider Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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21 Sep 2020
Remote workers lack appropriate tools to adapt to the new normal
Research finds that companies must proactively address the workflow and productivity challenges remote workers continue to face in order to drive greater productivity Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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18 Sep 2020
UK government reveals more insight into imminent contact-tracing app
Head of Track and Trace and health minister stung by criticism about contact-tracing app’s development compared with Scotland and Ireland, but reveals further details of app that is on track for 24 September launch Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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18 Sep 2020
Ericsson acquires Cradlepoint to accelerate enterprise 5G
Wireless edge WAN solutions supplier will complement Ericsson’s enterprise offerings in deal with an enterprise value of $1.1bn Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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18 Sep 2020
UK Parliamentary committee casts doubt on value of OneWeb satellite project
UK Parliament’s Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee hears experts from the world of satellite communications cast doubt on the intrinsic value of the UK government’s ambition to be a sovereign satellite communications provider Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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16 Sep 2020
Independent wholesale broadband market could connect 11 million more premises by 2025
Research from Independent Networks Cooperative Association reveals surge in demand from members to provide wholesale broadband services across the UK Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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16 Sep 2020
Nokia accelerates Industry 4.0 with Digital Automation Cloud additions, digitises 5G deployments
Telecoms equipment supplier extends platform capabilities complementing private wireless connectivity while simplifying deployment of 5G network infrastructure Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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16 Sep 2020
State of Delaware launches Covid-19 tracing app
US state taps leading Irish developer of contact-tracing technology for free app using Google/Apple platform and protecting user privacy Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
16 Sep 2020
SSE Enterprise Telecoms further extends 100Gbps capable network across the UK
New connections built to provide 100Gbps optical and Ethernet services will enable SSE Enterprise Telecoms to reach more than 90 datacentres across the UK Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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15 Sep 2020
Openreach adds 67 locations to broadband fibre build plan
Growth accelerates in UK full-fibre network, with 32,000 homes and businesses gaining full-fibre broadband access every week Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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14 Sep 2020
UK government furthers investment in rural broadband
Quarter of a million rural homes and businesses across England have been given access to more financial help to get super-fast and above broadband speeds up to gigabit Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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14 Sep 2020
EU announces cross-territory contact-tracing app gateway
European Union announces ‘milestone’ in project developed and set up by T-Systems and SAP to ensure that member states’ apps will work seamlessly across borders, meaning users will only need to install one app for use across EU countries Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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14 Sep 2020
Security concerns remain a major barrier to IoT adoption
Survey finds that internet of things decision-makers regard security as a short-term focus and see 5G as able to ‘transform the industry” in the medium to long term Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Feature
11 Sep 2020
Telecommunications book highlights spectrum, fiber cabling
5G touts faster download speeds and new application types, but other major 5G changes will be in spectrum and fixed wireless. Learn more in this telecommunications book excerpt. Continue Reading
By- Michaela Goss, Senior Site Editor
- Pearson Education
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Feature
11 Sep 2020
Multimedia data and 5G drive network transformation
Emerging networking trends and touted innovations always showcase faster speeds and new use cases. Yet, new challenges keep pace, too, such as security and privacy issues. Continue Reading
By- Michaela Goss, Senior Site Editor
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News
11 Sep 2020
NHS Covid-19 contact-tracing app to launch in England and Wales on 24 September
After a catalogue of delays, missteps and a complete technological volte-face, UK government finally pencils in the date its contact-tracing app will become available nationally Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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11 Sep 2020
Small businesses projected to add £1.8tn to global GDP growth by 2024
Small Business Digital Maturity research finds nearly three-quarters of global small businesses surveyed are accelerating their digitisation rates to address Covid-19 challenges and respond faster to the new normal of remote working Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Blog Post
11 Sep 2020
Amstrop
The reality of our planet living through a pandemic has seen office culture successfully adapt to home working, but as businesses start building towards their employees’ safe return, one impatient ... Continue Reading
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10 Sep 2020
Mobile stable as UK full-fibre broadband increases significantly over first half of 2020
Second interim 2020 update to UK comms regulator’s examination of connectivity shows fibre and superfast broadband proliferate since March as millions remain at home to work, learn and be entertained during the pandemic Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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10 Sep 2020
Scotland confirms launch of contact-tracing app
Mobile users north of the border get opportunity denied to those in England and Wales – namely the use of a widely available smartphone app designed to prevent the spread of Covid-19 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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10 Sep 2020
Edinburgh council to create smart city operations centre
Edinburgh council extends an outsourcing agreement with CGI as it steps up its smart city programme Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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10 Sep 2020
Emerging markets on par with rest of world in 5G roll-outs
Despite limited 4G penetration, so-called developing nations get on board with 5G faster than developed markets Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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10 Sep 2020
Connected vehicle association makes call for wireless spectrum to develop use cases
5G Automotive Association pinpoints harmonised use of the 5855-5925 MHz band as key for mass adoption of cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) services and to boost overall international digital traffic ecosystem Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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09 Sep 2020
Coventry University calls on Vodafone standalone 5G for virtual reality teaching
UK’s first commercial standalone 5G network to offer students at Coventry University virtual reality seminars with interactive remote learning Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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09 Sep 2020
5G roll-out delay could see £18.2bn hit to UK economy
Huawei publishes research showing the huge potential financial cost of removing its 5G products and services from the UK’s next generation Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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08 Sep 2020
Ericsson 5G rides on Shenyang subway, goes live in Denmark and launches in Spain
The leading Nordic telecommunications provider unveils a flurry of wins spanning Asia and Europe for its radio access network and core 5G technologies Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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08 Sep 2020
Scottish health bodies accelerate mobile Covid-19 detection technology
Scottish regional and national government take the high and fast road to developing contact-tracing technology to assist in preventing further spread of Covid-19 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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08 Sep 2020
Aberla Utilities forges UK fibre partnership with Gabitel Ingenieros
Spanish telecommunications expert digs out deal with Cheshire-based telecoms, energy management, renewables and engineering services to provide fibre communications Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
08 Sep 2020
Verizon advances 5G network security
US comms provider Verizon reveals details of efforts to future-proof next-generation network by developing solutions for possible security threats Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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E-Zine
08 Sep 2020
NHS whistleblowers at risk due to poor IT policies
In this week’s Computer Weekly, our investigation into NHS practices shows how poor IT policies are putting whistleblowers at risk. Our buyer’s guide examines the networking implications of the surge in remote working. And we assess how well the public cloud giants responded to the demands of the coronavirus pandemic. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
07 Sep 2020
EE tops RootMetrics UK 5G survey
BT-owned mobile operator EE is named as having the best overall 5G availability in the UK, as well as consistently fast 5G speeds against competitors by RootMetrics’ independent, real-world network testing Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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07 Sep 2020
Adtran eyes IoT scale opportunities and enhances gigabit switch portfolio
As part of a sweep of moves to help service providers grow IoT applications, services and revenue, business connectivity solutions provider announces new gateways and brings carrier-class feature set to gigabit switch portfolio. Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
07 Sep 2020
Kudelski IoT Labs authorised as Alexa Voice Services test facility
Internet of things division of cyber security firm brings device testing and certification expertise to implementers of Amazon Voice Services in speakers, headphones, vehicles and other connected devices Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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04 Sep 2020
Three expands full-fibre connectivity partnership with CityFibre
The UK’s third national digital infrastructure platform provider teams up with telco on backhaul project Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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04 Sep 2020
Two-fifths of UK small businesses claim productivity increases since lockdown
As UK government mulls programme to encourage big return to the office, survey finds that commuting time has been swapped for work time as homeworkers notch up almost a month in overtime Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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04 Sep 2020
Nokia powers the grid in China for the world’s biggest utility company
Nordic comms tech giant’s WaveFabric supports power grid expansion with resilient, scalable optical network Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
03 Sep 2020
Enterprise WLAN market takes a tumble
Quarantines and lockdowns due to pandemic are presenting a headwind for the enterprise WLAN market, with falls in first quarter persisting over the next three months of the year Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
03 Sep 2020
Western Europe dominates global broadband speed
Annual assessment of global broadband speeds calculates that the gap is widening between the leaders and the laggards, with the countries focusing on pure fibre achieving the most success Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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03 Sep 2020
UK government claims major leap in rural 5G roll-out plans
Boost for rural phone coverage in programme clearing 700MHz spectrum of radio waves for 5G, with spectrum to be auctioned off in bid to deliver nearly 20% more capacity for mobile services Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
03 Sep 2020
New normal of remote working compounds enterprise security challenges
Sudden changes in priorities, poor network visibility and lack of time cited by Juniper Networks as key issues for security professionals struggling to cope with new norms Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
02 Sep 2020
Mobile workers to form 60% of total US workforce by 2024
IDC offers more evidence of how Covid-19 has changed the face of work in the US, with CIO investment in mobile-based management and security systems to take precedence in 2020 and beyond Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Blog Post
30 Aug 2020
The Smart, Post Covid, Business Case for Investment in Broadband
Most of the interest groups representing network operators, large and small, fixed and mobile are having good meetings on how to encouragement investment in their members current business models ... Continue Reading
By- Philip Virgo, Winsafe Ltd
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News
26 Aug 2020
Ministers urge local councils to lead on broadband and mobile
Digital minister Matt Warman and local government minister Simon Clarke want local councils to do their bit to help ensure better access to connectivity during the Covid-19 recovery Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
26 Aug 2020
Unwired Planet wins patent licensing case against Huawei
Landmark ruling goes in favour of Unwired Planet and Conversant Wireless and may define the future of telecoms patent licensing Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
21 Aug 2020
Scottish government reveals broadband voucher scheme to make up project shortfall
Government reveals details of funding for Scottish residents who fall outside reach of its primary broadband project Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
18 Aug 2020
StarHub starts 5G commercial trial for consumers and businesses
StarHub customers will be among the first in Singapore to access 5G services which are being delivered through a non-standalone network Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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14 Aug 2020
Cisco-led consortium eyes up rural UK 5G opportunities
Part government-funded communications project develops first-of-its-kind deployment toolkit for next-generation networks using 5G technologies to empower rural and poorly connected communities Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
14 Aug 2020
Gigaclear to take on 120 engineers for rural broadband expansion
New full-time field engineers will join rural broadband provider’s in-house team by the end of March 2021 to increase company’s build capacity Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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14 Aug 2020
Bayer taps Verizon for global network infrastructure
Pharmaceutical giant chooses Verizon to provide software-defined infrastructure to support its future cloud-based business needs Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly