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
12 Jul 2017
Cisco to build O2’s public Wi-Fi network for City of London
O2 enlists Cisco to help build out the multi-million pound public Wi-Fi network currently taking shape in London’s Square Mile Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
10 Jul 2017
Mobile operators must act soon as 5G business models emerge
Full deployment of a commercial 5G mobile network is still at least two years away, but new business models are already beginning to crystallise around the technology, and operators would be wise to start preparations soon, a new report claims Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
07 Jul 2017
Europe takes measured approach to 5G, driven by ROI concerns
European operators may be more concerned with getting the maximum value for money from their 3G and 4G networks than rushing to roll out 5G Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
05 Jul 2017
Virgin Media fails to deliver on broadband speed claims, says investigation
An investigation by the BBC’s Watchdog programme accuses ISP Virgin Media of over-promising and under-delivering on the claims it makes about its fibre-based broadband services Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
19 Jun 2017
South African game reserve goes digital to save the rhino
Dimension Data and Cisco have teamed up to protect rhinos living on a private game reserve in South Africa with the latest networking and IoT sensor technology Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
02 Jun 2017
Telefónica increases use of renewable energy to fight climate change
Telecoms operator behind UK’s O2 mobile network doubles down on existing commitments to renewable energy sources in the fight against climate change Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
19 May 2017
Manx Telecom streamlines its business with VMware NFV
After deploying an NFV platform to replace its IMS service, Isle of Man-based telco has seen substantial improvements to its business agility and processes Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
15 May 2017
Manchester trams halted by communications failure
A communications systems fault at Transport for Greater Manchester halted Metrolink tram services across the city on Sunday 14 May Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Feature
05 May 2017
MyRepublic sharpens competitive edge with open source
Singaporean internet service provider has disrupted broadband markets, thanks to the agility and speed afforded by open source technologies Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
03 May 2017
Mayor of London seeks chief digital officer
Capital’s first-ever chief digital officer will oversee the digital transformation of public services across London Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
06 Apr 2017
New subsea cable to connect Australia and Southeast Asia
The Indigo submarine cable will provide additional capacity to mitigate disruptions caused by fibre cuts, as well as meet the growing demand for internet services in the region Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
28 Mar 2017
Singapore to shutter 2G services by April 1
2G is making way for 3G and LTE networks in the city-state, but the legacy technology will remain in other markets with significant machine-to-machine investments Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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E-Zine
28 Mar 2017
Making the UK fit for 5G
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we look at the government’s new 5G strategy and assess whether it’s enough to stimulate development of next generation mobile networks. We meet some of the Silicon Valley startups hoping to revolutionise big data analytics. And we examine how to prevent the move to DevOps from harming work-life balance for IT professionals. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
27 Mar 2017
Ofcom scuppers BT’s ‘deemed consent’ ploy
Telco regulator fines BT for abuse of an opt-out clause that avoids service level fines on delays to Ethernet installations Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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Feature
24 Mar 2017
Inside the well-planned metro network: how CityFibre does it
Computer Weekly met metro network builder CityFibre to find out why, and how, the organisation believes it can mount a credible challenge to Openreach’s dominance of wholesale fibre Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
14 Mar 2017
Digital Economy Bill amended to protect Openreach pensions
The government introduces an amendment to the Digital Economy Bill to protect the pensions of BT employees transferring into the newly independent Openreach business Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
14 Mar 2017
CIO interview: Simon McCalla, Nominet
Nominet, the registry for more than 10 million of the UK’s internet domains, is expanding into the internet of things and internet security services Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
08 Mar 2017
Case study: Tamer Group boosts bandwidth and network connectivity
Saudi Arabian firm chooses point-to-point wireless to ensure it provides the connectivity required for a fast-growing business Continue Reading
By- Edward Banda
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News
06 Mar 2017
Thorough network upgrade underpins University of Law’s IT
Legal education specialist the University of Law has undertaken a multi-million pound future IT project to refresh its networks, Wi-Fi and datacentre infrastructures across multiple locations Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
03 Mar 2017
UK sailing team picks BT to help beat Oracle at America’s Cup
BT is to supply a 4G wireless and fixed network to support the Land Rover BAR America’s Cup team, led by Olympian Ben Ainslie, in its bid to win the 35th America’s Cup Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
23 Feb 2017
BDUK head Chris Townsend to step down
Government executive Chris Townsend, who oversees the DCMS-run BDUK rural broadband programme, is to step down in April Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
14 Feb 2017
Major DDoS attacks see huge increase, says Akamai
Akamai’s State of the Internet/Security Report for the fourth quarter of 2016 finds that distributed denial of service attacks larger than 100Gbps are rapidly increasing as more IoT devices are compromised Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
10 Feb 2017
MWC 2017: 4G still has plenty of mileage, say mobile analysts
5G is likely to be a hot topic at this year’s Mobile World Congress, which kicks off at the end of February, but operators should be paying more attention to getting more out of their 4G networks Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
09 Feb 2017
South African children’s hospital uses video to train cardiologists
The Red Cross Children’s Hospital in Cape Town is using remote video learning to teach paediatric cardiology surgery to medical students Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
08 Feb 2017
Battersea Power Station development gets ultrafast FTTP broadband
Hyperoptic has been selected to deliver FTTP broadband to new-build apartments at Battersea Power Station Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
07 Feb 2017
5G deployments will address burgeoning data demand, says Cisco
In its latest Mobile Visual Networking Index (VNI) report, Cisco says it expects large-scale 5G infrastructure deployments to be well in hand by the end of the decade as more and more data is consumed Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
06 Feb 2017
Openreach launches enhanced duct and pole mapping service
BT’s infrastructure arm, Openreach, has made digital maps showing its duct and pole network infrastructure available to allow other comms services providers to plan new fibre broadband networks Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
01 Feb 2017
European Union reaches final agreement on mobile roaming charges
Mobile roaming charges in the European Union will end by 15 June 2017 after final agreement was reached on the regulation of wholesale prices Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
01 Feb 2017
TalkTalk CEO Harding steps aside for public service role
TalkTalk CEO Dido Harding has stepped down, leaving the ISP in rude health Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
24 Jan 2017
GDS signals intent to move public sector off PSN
Government Digital Service’s Technology Leaders Network determines that the internet is an adequate solution to support the vast majority of public sector work Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
20 Jan 2017
BT draws fire over broadband price hike
Consumer broadband groups have hit out after BT put up its broadband prices Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
19 Jan 2017
Viasat builds IoT network for connected vehicle insurance
Satellite connectivity services supplier’s worldwide internet of things network will support customers operating connected vehicles Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
16 Jan 2017
Network overhaul speeds up business for motor racing venue
Rockingham Motor Speedway in Northamptonshire beefs up network infrastructure to support expansive business plans Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
15 Jan 2017
The evolution of smart Dubai
Aisha Bin Bishr, director general at Smart Dubai Office, discusses how Dubai is evolving as a smart city with the support of local telecoms provider Du. Continue Reading
By- Edward Banda
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News
12 Jan 2017
TechUK launches framework to build public trust in the IoT
Tech sector association techUK wants to help overcome public distrust in the internet of things Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
10 Jan 2017
Brexit should not hinder 5G development, says report
A report commissioned by the government claims the UK’s 2016 vote to leave the European Union should have minimal impact on the country’s ability to lead on the development of 5G networks Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
04 Jan 2017
Dubai-based Aramex optimises branch office connectivity
How global logistics firm streamlined its branch office operations in the Middle East Continue Reading
By- Edward Banda
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News
23 Dec 2016
Top 10 networking stories of 2016
A look back at Computer Weekly’s most-read networking stories of 2016 Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
21 Dec 2016
European court delivers blow to Snoopers’ Charter
Parts of the controversial Investigatory Powers Act relating to the bulk collection of communications data have been ruled unlawful by the European Court of Justice Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
15 Dec 2016
Industry backs call for government action on 5G
The mobile industry has rallied around this week’s National Infrastructure Commission report on 5G and telecoms Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
08 Dec 2016
More than 2,000 TalkTalk routers hijacked by Mirai botnet variant
Security researchers are urging ISPs to issue emergency patches for Marai botnet infections after 2,374 TalkTalk routers were linked in a regional botnet Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
06 Dec 2016
Ofcom reveals duct and pole sharing proposals for fibre broadband
Regulator has made a number of suggestions to make it easier for broadband providers to get access to BT Openreach’s ducts and poles Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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E-Zine
05 Dec 2016
Rolling out full-fibre broadband
In this week’s Computer Weekly, as Ofcom moves to force a split between BT and its Openreach subsidiary, we examine whether the telecoms regulator’s action will improve the roll-out of full-fibre broadband. Our buyer’s guide looks at trends in client access devices and how to support a variety of user preferences. And IT leaders discuss the roadmap to a software-defined infrastructure. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
05 Dec 2016
Top 10 ANZ enterprise IT stories of 2016
Here is a rundown of Computer Weekly’s most popular ANZ enterprise IT articles for 2016 Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
29 Nov 2016
BT and Openreach to split: but what will change as a result?
The telecoms industry has welcomed Ofcom’s decision to legally split BT and Openreach, but what, if anything, will actually change? Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
29 Nov 2016
Ofcom to legally separate BT and Openreach
Telecoms regulator Ofcom is to push ahead with plans to require the legal separation of BT and Openreach Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
21 Nov 2016
Ofcom to block BT-EE from spectrum bid
Ofcom opens a new consultation on the delayed auction of ex-MoD radio spectrum for mobile broadband, but hopes to bar BT-EE from bidding for parts of it, citing competition concerns Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
18 Nov 2016
Nestlé picks Telefónica to build IoT for coffee machines
Nestlé’s professional business services unit will incorporate internet of things technology into its coffee machines in pursuit of greater efficiency and customer satisfaction Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
18 Nov 2016
Ordnance Survey to lay groundwork for UK 5G networks
The government has asked Ordnance Survey to develop a planning and mapping tool to help determine the future locations of 5G mobile network infrastructure Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
17 Nov 2016
ASA calls for clarity on broadband speed claims
The Advertising Standards Agency turns its attention to how broadband providers advertise the speed of their packages, amid fears that consumers may be misled Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
11 Nov 2016
White space spectrum to bring wireless broadband to Isle of Arran
Suppliers Nominet and Broadway Partners collaborate to trial the use of TV white space spectrum to improve broadband coverage on the Isle of Arran in Scotland Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Blog Post
03 Nov 2016
ISDN’s days are numbered: What should you do?
With BT Wholesale having announced that from 2020 you will no longer be able to purchase integrated services digital network (ISDN) and public switched telephone network (PSTN) circuits as it ... Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
26 Oct 2016
Botched IT migration cost Vodafone customers thousands
Ofcom imposes multimillion-pound fine on mobile operator after an investigation uncovered multiple failings arising from a problematic IT systems migration Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
25 Oct 2016
BT builds phone boxes for the internet age
BT has announced plans to roll out a free London-wide wireless internet and phone service Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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E-Zine
20 Oct 2016
Reinventing Bahrain’s Kanoo Group through digital technology
In this quarter’s CW Middle East ezine, we feature the IT journeys of three companies in the region with detailed analysis of recent IT projects that were designed to support business transformation in a changing world. We hear how Bahrain-based conglomerate Kanoo Group is dealing with a company-wide digital transformation, Zahid Group’s biggest-ever IT investment, and how Rotana Hotels is centralising security. Continue Reading
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Opinion
19 Oct 2016
Obituary: Jonathan Green-Armytage, former Computer Weekly journalist
Computer Weekly marks the passing of one of the great tech reporters from the 1980s and 1990s Continue Reading
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News
19 Oct 2016
Matt Hancock calls for market to lead on full FTTP broadband
Digital and culture secretary used his keynote speech at Broadband World Forum to call for a national market-led fibre-to-the-premise roll-out, and pledged government support to make it happen Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
16 Oct 2016
Dubai smart city will be the talk of GITEX
Global experts in urban planning and smart technology will discuss the important role Dubai will play in supporting the development of smart cities in the Middle East Continue Reading
By- Edward Banda
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News
03 Oct 2016
TalkTalk overhauls broadband packages to challenge rivals
Internet service provider TalkTalk throws down the gauntlet to its rivals by making a number of changes to its packages that it claims will put customers' interests first Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
28 Sep 2016
Business secretary calls for national broadband upgrade
In a speech to the Institute of Directors’ annual conference, Greg Clark calls for a major broadband upgrade to support the reinvention of the government’s industrial strategy Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
20 Sep 2016
Digital Catapult sets up London-wide IoT network
The Digital Catapult is launching a London-wide internet of things network to support digital startups and SMEs as they develop applications and use-cases Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
12 Sep 2016
MaidSafe secure internet concept enters testing phase
Scottish internet startup MaidSafe brings its vision for a more private and secure approach to the web a step closer to reality Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
05 Sep 2016
Silverstone Circuit pilots smart transport service at 2016 British MotoGP
Silverstone Circuit tests InterDigital’s oneTransport traffic flow management service at the 2016 British Grand Prix MotoGP Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
31 Aug 2016
IoT will help ease transition to renewables, says National Grid chief
The National Grid’s chief executive, Nicola Shaw, wants to use the internet of things to balance energy demand as the UK transitions to renewable energy sources Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
12 Aug 2016
Care charity Avante enhances unified communications capabilities with 3CX
Kent-based residential care charity Avante Care and Support installed an IP PBX to manage telephony across multiple sites and a mobile workforce Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
11 Aug 2016
Google Fiber to expand tests of gigabit-speed wireless broadband
Google Fiber plans to expand tests of wireless broadband to accelerate the roll-out of low-cost superfast internet across the US Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
10 Aug 2016
MI5 staff repeatedly overrode data surveillance rules
Security service MI5 is responsible for 210 “clear contraventions” over five years for the way it accessed private internet and telephone data Continue Reading
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E-Zine
09 Aug 2016
Will Rio’s 4G networks sink or swim?
The Rio Olympic Games are meant to be the fastest ever – not just for the athletes, but also for mobile data speeds, as users seek to upload photos and videos in real time. In this week’s Computer Weekly, we investigate how operators are working around Brazil’s patchy 4G. We also find out how Glasgow’s smart city initiatives are evolving following its Future City projects in 2014, and assess how Google and Microsoft are lining up to take on the might of Amazon Web Services. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
04 Aug 2016
Slow broadband causes widespread stress, campaigners claim
A report compiled for the ISP-led Fix Britain’s Internet campaign has said that millions of people are experiencing stress and anxiety because of slow and unreliable broadband Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
02 Aug 2016
Broadband connection voucher SMEs generate substantial ROI
London SMEs that received help in getting online through the government’s broadband connection voucher scheme in 2015 are generating much more money, according to a report Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
28 Jul 2016
BT sales increase 35% in 2016 Q2 with EE and broadband boosts
BT Group reported a 35% increase in revenue as it benefits from its EE acquisition and a large share of the broadband market Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Blog Post
26 Jul 2016
BT needs to go the extra mile, to keep the last mile
Imagine this. It’s the early years of the 20th century. While many people still get around using a horse and trap, cars have become affordable and more and more people are buying them. It’s clear ... Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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News
14 Jul 2016
CIO Interview: Elly Resende, CIO, Rio 2016 Olympics
As Rio de Janeiro gets ready to host the Olympics, Computer Weekly speaks to the man in charge of its IT Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Jul 2016
CIO Interview: Graeme Hackland, Williams Martini Racing
Williams Martini Racing CIO Graeme Hackland discusses network infrastructure, data analytics and the future for wearable tech and augmented reality in Formula 1 motor racing Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
13 Jul 2016
Panera transforms digital infrastructure with Cisco
At Cisco Live in Las Vegas, Blaine Hurst from café chain Panera explained how he transformed the company’s infrastructure based on Cisco and Apple devices Continue Reading
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News
08 Jul 2016
McLaren-Honda rebuilds network platform on NTT foundations
McLaren-Honda Formula 1 team embarks on three-year technology partnership with NTT Communications Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
08 Jul 2016
Anglian Water picks Arqiva to run smartmeter network
Network supplier Arqiva is to build a fixed network in Newmarket to showcase a trial smartmeter project Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
06 Jul 2016
Openreach starts duct and pole sharing trials for broadband delivery
Openreach enlists five broadband services providers to take part in a trial of processes for sharing access to its duct and pole infrastructure Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Feature
05 Jul 2016
CW@50: The story of the internet, and how it changed the world
Computer Weekly’s journey through 50 years of innovation in technology continues with a look back at the history of the internet and the huge changes it has brought to society Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
30 Jun 2016
UK top for mobile broadband speed, says Akamai
Akamai’s latest State of the Internet report says the average mobile broadband user in the UK can expect to get a service speed close to 30Mbps Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
17 Jun 2016
Euro Championship network traffic spike highlights OTT boom
The BBC and EE both reported massive spikes in network traffic during the England versus Wales clash at Euro 2016 Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
15 Jun 2016
Openreach announces SME FTTP service roll-out
A number of cities are to receive a fibre-to-the-premises broadband service specifically designed for small to medium-sized enterprises Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
07 Jun 2016
Internet traffic to triple by 2020, says Cisco
The latest edition of Cisco’s Visual Networking Index predicts a near tripling of internet traffic during the coming years as more than a billion people come online Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
06 Jun 2016
Government reaches accord over ESN in National Parks England
The Home Office reaches an agreement with National Parks England over the provision of mobile coverage for the emergency services Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Feature
01 Jun 2016
My first IoT project: A guide for businesses
We’ve all had a good giggle about having our fridges hacked – but now it’s time to get real. What are the first steps enterprises should take when implementing their first internet of things project? Continue Reading
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News
01 Jun 2016
Gotthard Base Tunnel opens with 4G coverage throughout
Rail passengers travelling through the Gotthard Base Tunnel in Switzerland will be able to access 4G LTE connectivity throughout their journey Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Feature
24 May 2016
UK startups seek to lead the world in smart city technologies
Government trade mission to south-east Asia helps UK startups to target the region’s growing smart city projects Continue Reading
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Feature
23 May 2016
CW@50: How networking became the core of IT
Compared with the network, Computer Weekly is but a sprightly youngster. We take a look back not at just 50, but 200 years of British innovation in communications technology Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
18 May 2016
Queen’s Speech sets out plans for Digital Economy Bill
The Queen’s Speech announced plans to make the UK a world leader in the digital economy and reiterated a commitment to making fast broadband a legal right Continue Reading
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17 May 2016
Vodafone CEO hints at return to growth for mobile operator as full-year results drop
Mobile operator Vodafone shares details of its full-year financial results, while talking up the role cloud has to play in its ability to deliver low-cost services Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
12 May 2016
Software-defined storage the power behind Monash University microscopes
Australian academic institute uses the technology to help it deal with huge – and still growing – storage demands Continue Reading
By- Bill Bennett
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News
11 May 2016
Ebay sellers demand better broadband and mobile
A study of SME sellers conducted by eBay in the UK finds that many feel held back by poor broadband and mobile coverage Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
11 May 2016
European Commission blocks Three’s takeover of O2
The European Commission has blocked the proposed takeover of UK mobile network O2 by competitor Three Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
10 May 2016
Safer cycling project wins BT smart city contest
Northern Irish startup See.Sense scoops £15,000 prize in BT smart city contest after developing a connected bike light Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
10 May 2016
Tel Aviv: A smart city where community engagement is the measure of success
Israel’s capital is using the latest technologies as a way of placing the needs of local citizens at the heart of regional government Continue Reading
By- Walé Azeez
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News
09 May 2016
EE expands 4G roll-out with satellite backhaul
EE signs communications provider Avanti to use satellite capacity for mobile backhaul on its 4G network at a number of sites in the UK Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
05 May 2016
BT pledges to pass two million homes with FTTP by 2020
Telecoms giant ramps up rhetoric around ultrafast broadband following Ofcom’s criticism in its recent market review Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
25 Apr 2016
EE to onshore all customer service calls
Mobile operator EE attempts to improve customer services by bringing call handling onshore Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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E-Zine
20 Apr 2016
CW Middle East – April to June 2016
The Middle East is undergoing great socio-political and economic change. While the economics of falling oil prices is driving business diversification in the region, the opening up of the Iranian economy looks set to boost demand. The IT industry is set to play a key role in the region's social and economic future. Continue Reading
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News
20 Apr 2016
Free Wi-Fi to be implemented across the NHS by 2019
By March 2018, all secondary care providers will offer free Wi-Fi to patients, with primary care following on in March 2019 Continue Reading
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