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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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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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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01 Sep 2014
Suppliers discuss Emergency Services Network with Home Office
Suppliers have attended an event held by the Home Office to discuss details of the new Emergency Services Network Continue Reading
By- Caroline Baldwin, Freelance editor and journalist
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27 Aug 2014
Surrey makes strides in paperless policing
Surrey Police Force has been leading the way in paperless policing, with help from Airwave. Continue Reading
By- Caroline Baldwin, Freelance editor and journalist
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27 Aug 2014
BDUK arrives on the Isle of Wight
The Isle of Wight inaugurates its first rural fibre cabinet delivered by BDUK as the project finally crosses the Solent Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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08 Aug 2014
Business communications: the state of the market
Ofcom statistics reveal how the business communications market performed during 2013 Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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05 Aug 2014
BT Business brings 4G to SMEs
BT Business has launched a range of plans for small businesses that include free access to 4G and unlimited BT Wi-Fi Continue Reading
By- Caroline Baldwin, Freelance editor and journalist
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31 Jul 2014
IT needs to improve network infrastructure for future of retail
IT departments need to up their game and improve networks for the retail sector which is on the brink of massive technology change Continue Reading
By- Caroline Baldwin, Freelance editor and journalist
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24 Jul 2014
TfL wastes millions on telecoms, says IIPAG watchdog
Watchdog IIPAG criticises Transport for London (TfL) for its inefficient and fragmented telecoms contracts Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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18 Jul 2014
BBC 4G broadcast research wins support of Huawei and EE
BBC Research and Development has teamed up with Huawei and EE to explore the role of 4G mobile networking in the future of broadcasting Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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18 Jul 2014
Microsoft ditches Android after four-month fling
Microsoft pulls the plug on its short-lived Nokia X Android devices as it prepares to make 18,000 employees redundant Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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16 Jul 2014
Total internet failure: are you prepared?
A total internet failure could stop any business in its tracks, yet few are preparing for this possibility, KPMG has warned Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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16 Jul 2014
Ed Vaizey gets digital industries role in Cabinet reshuffle
Culture minister Ed Vaizey has been promoted to the post of minister for digital industries in this week’s Cabinet reshuffle Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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15 Jul 2014
iPhones not a security threat to China, says Apple
Apple has denied allegations that location-tracking iPhone features pose a threat to China’s national security Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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03 Jul 2014
Microsoft and Google propose 25Gbps and 50Gbps Ethernet networks for cloud datacentres
Technology giants including Microsoft and Google form a consortium to fire up datacentre networks’ performance for cloud-scale infrastructure. Continue Reading
By- Archana Venkatraman, Datacentre Editor
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03 Jul 2014
Tour de France organiser deploys satellite phone system for UK stages
Tour de France organiser ASO selects Globalstar satellite phones to keep support and emergency crews connected during UK leg of tour Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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02 Jul 2014
ISPs take legal action against GCHQ over mass network infrastructure surveillance
Six global internet service providers (ISPs) have filed a legal complaint calling for a halt to GCHQ’s use of network infrastructure for surveillance Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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01 Jul 2014
Connected cars standard by end of 2018
Juniper Research study finds integrated in-vehicle connectivity and apps will become standard in new cars by the end of 2018 Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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19 Jun 2014
BDUK to grill local authorities on broadband postcode data
New BDUK CEO Chris Townsend plans urgent review of local authorities to establish which are releasing broadband postcode data Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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19 Jun 2014
Government reveals winning bids in superfast broadband trials
Government reveals names of eight suppliers that have won a share of a £10m funding pot to trial superfast broadband in rural areas Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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17 Jun 2014
A Computer Weekly buyer's guide to networks
Computer Weekly looks at an increasingly complex networking environment and offers advice for IT leaders on managing it in this 10 page Buyer's Guide. Continue Reading
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16 Jun 2014
St Pancras International WLAN upgrade promises gigabit speeds
Upgrade at St Pancras International and other stations served by High Speed 1 rail service will see increases in capacity and speed Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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11 Jun 2014
EE drives mobile phone deals with CRM software implementation
Mobile phone operator Everything Everywhere claims a 400% increase in phone deals after rolling out customer relationship management software Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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05 Jun 2014
Three ditches data roaming charges in five more countries
Mobile operator Three adds Finland, France, Israel, Norway and Switzerland to its Feel At Home service Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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28 May 2014
Huawei signs datacentre services MoU with BT
BT could become a major supplier of datacentre services to Chinese network giant Huawei after signing memorandum of understanding Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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27 May 2014
Cisco Live! 18th-22nd May 2014
This week Cisco held its annual Cisco Live conference in its namesake, San Francisco Continue Reading
By- Caroline Baldwin, Freelance editor and journalist
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19 May 2014
Zayo buys UK dark fibre provider Geo Networks
American bandwidth infrastructure newcomer Zayo adds more than 1,800 miles of national fibre across the UK following its acquisition of local player Geo Networks Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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16 May 2014
EE looks forward to 5G
Telecoms firm EE is in the midst of its 4G roll-out, and predicts that 5G will not begin appearing commercially until at least 2020 Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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16 May 2014
Net neutrality under threat from US plan
The US telecoms regulator has approved proposals that opponents believe will quash the principle of net neutrality Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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14 May 2014
Can Tech City deliver reliable fast internet for startup businesses?
Technology companies based in London’s Tech City are struggling to access high-speed fibre optic broadband, which is dramatically affecting the success their businesses. Continue Reading
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09 May 2014
Vodafone cuts 121 staff with Burton site closure
A review of Vodafone sites following its 2012 acquisition of Cable & Wireless Worldwide will see its Vodafone Business Services centre in Burton-on-Trent shut down, with 121 jobs at risk Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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07 May 2014
UK helping US military build intelligence software for drone targeting
The UK has been helping the US military build software to share intelligence for weapons such as drones for the past 14 years Continue Reading
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02 May 2014
Analysis: How the UK connects to the US global drone network
A single acronym in a US defence contract provided the clue that established the role of the UK’s telecoms infrastructure in US drone flights Continue Reading
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02 May 2014
UK telecoms infrastructure used to support controversial US drone operations
The UK’s telecommunications infrastructure is being used as part of a global defence network the US government uses for drone operations Continue Reading
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31 Mar 2014
Government failed at promoting competition over BDUK, say MPs
The government has consistently failed to promote competition during the roll-out of rural broadband across the UK, according to the PAC. Continue Reading
By- Caroline Baldwin, Freelance editor and journalist
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14 Mar 2014
Red Bull ramps up network for 2014 F1 championship
An extended relationship with AT&T will support RedBull Infiniti Racing on and off the track as it prepares its 2014 championship bid Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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E-Zine
05 Mar 2014
CW Europe – March 2014 Edition
CW Europe attended Cisco Live Europe 2014 recently, where 7,000 customers and partners gathered in Milan to hear the networking giants infrastructure updates. Find out the biggest themes and what exactly keeps Europe’s cities connected. Continue Reading
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03 Mar 2014
No more email? Why companies are turning to collaboration technology
Collaboration technologies are helping companies improve their employees' work-life balance Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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28 Feb 2014
Computer Weekly European User Awards for networking: 2014 winners
The winners have been announced for the Computer Weekly European User Awards for networking. See who made the top spots Continue Reading
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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28 Feb 2014
Virgin Media boosts broadband speeds
Virgin Media promises a top speed of 152Mbps for customers across the UK, as well as boosting its entry-level connection from 30Mbps to 50Mbps Continue Reading
By- Jennifer Scott, TechTarget
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24 Feb 2014
Operators preventing dual SIM handsets
Acer claims that although its new handset offers dual SIM capabilities for the business user, mobile operators will stop the feature coming to market to protect revenues Continue Reading
By- Jennifer Scott, TechTarget
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17 Feb 2014
Latvia’s Lattelecom: 1Gbps will be standard by 2018
Latvian telecoms firm will make 1Gbps its standard connection to homes by 2018, with the internet of things and customer demand necessitating the rise Continue Reading
By- Juris Kaža
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17 Feb 2014
NHS Scotland awards SWAN contract to Capita
Capita wins the £110m contract for the Scottish Wide Area Network project, while BT continues to seek damages for losing out Continue Reading
By- Jennifer Scott, TechTarget
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12 Feb 2014
BT sues NHS Scotland for £20m over SWAN project
After losing its bid for the Scottish Wide Area Network project, the telecoms giant is suing the NHS National Services Scotland Continue Reading
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20 Jan 2014
EE routers vulnerable to ‘incredibly easy’ hack
A blogger claims to have found a flaw in EE’s BrightBox broadband routers that could leave sensitive information accessible to hackers Continue Reading
By- Jennifer Scott, TechTarget
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15 Jan 2014
Case study: Berkshire NHS adopts 4G for home visits
The Foundation Trust enables its nurses to access and update patient records on the move with 4G mobile Wi-Fi from EE Continue Reading
By- Jennifer Scott, TechTarget
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15 Jan 2014
Olympics executive named new BDUK chief
Chris Townsend will lead the government’s rural broadband project, including pilot schemes of alternative technologies for areas that are hardest to reach Continue Reading
By- Jennifer Scott, TechTarget
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14 Jan 2014
Post Office seeks contractors for network and back-office work
The Post Office is looking for IT services firms to provide back-office IT applications and networking technologies in contracts worth hundreds of millions of pounds Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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13 Jan 2014
HSBC boss to take over BT Openreach
BT confirms Joe Garner will take over as the CEO of its Openreach division when Liv Garfield steps down in February Continue Reading
By- Jennifer Scott, TechTarget
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13 Jan 2014
Former WTO chief leads debate on future of European spectrum
The future of the UHF spectrum band will be discussed by industry leaders over the next six months before presenting proposals to the European Commission Continue Reading
By- Jennifer Scott, TechTarget
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23 Dec 2013
IT at the WWF Living Planet Centre
WWF’s Living Planet Centre is one of the greenest buildings in the UK and aims to demonstrate to the public using technology how it is possible for people to live in harmony with nature Continue Reading
By- Caroline Baldwin, Freelance editor and journalist
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19 Dec 2013
BT launches proceedings against Scotland's NHS over SWAN project
Telecoms giant BT has launched a court case against the Scottish health service after failing to win the contract for the Scottish Wide Area Network project Continue Reading
By- Jennifer Scott, TechTarget
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17 Dec 2013
Greater Manchester signs penultimate BDUK contract with BT
Eight councils in Greater Manchester sign a £15m contract with BT to bring 39,000 homes high-speed broadband by March 2016 Continue Reading
By- Jennifer Scott, TechTarget
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16 Dec 2013
Next generation hotspots: The future of Wi-Fi?
A new solution for connecting to wireless hotspots could change the user experience forever. But as Steve Evans points out, there will need to be more collaboration in the telecoms and networking industries before we start to reap the benefits. Continue Reading
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13 Dec 2013
EE holds title for most complained about broadband
With more than double the average number of complaints, EE – previously Orange Broadband – has been named the most complained about broadband provider by Ofcom for the fifth consecutive quarter Continue Reading
By- Jennifer Scott, TechTarget
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26 Nov 2013
Janet6 ‘offers the future’ for research networking needs
Jisc takes back the network from a managed service provider to light up its own fibre and offer a future proofed service to researchers, universities, colleges and schools across the UK Continue Reading
By- Jennifer Scott, TechTarget
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14 Nov 2013
Europe to follow US clearance of mobile devices on flights
The European aviation regulator is to follow the US lead in easing restrictions on the use of mobile electronic devices during flights Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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12 Nov 2013
Virgin Media promises 152Mbps but at a price
Virgin Media will launch the superfast 152Mbps packages in February 2014 but reveals its prices will rise by almost 7% for cable customers Continue Reading
By- Jennifer Scott, TechTarget
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11 Nov 2013
WAN Speak Musings – Volume III
Analysts Clive Longbottom and Bob Tarzey discuss all things network related in this series of 11 short business focused articles. Continue Reading
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31 Oct 2013
BDUK seeks new CEO
The top job within the division with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport charged with rolling out broadband across the UK is up for grabs Continue Reading
By- Jennifer Scott, TechTarget
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14 Oct 2013
BT seeks startups for superfast broadband services
BT joins East London's TechHub encouraging startups to develop applications and services using superfast connectivity Continue Reading
By- Jennifer Scott, TechTarget
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10 Oct 2013
Ofcom hikes spectrum licence prices
Mobile regulator Ofcom more than quadruples the annual fees mobile operators will have to pay for 900MHz and 1800MHz spectrum bands Continue Reading
By- Jennifer Scott, TechTarget
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E-Zine
01 Oct 2013
Data speeds Mercedes F1 around the world
In this issue of CW Europe read how Tata met the challenge of providing Lewis Hamilton’s F1 team with data connection speeds to match its cars. Continue Reading
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26 Sep 2013
What does the Public Accounts Committee want from BDUK?
MPs slammed the BDUK broadband process for making it too easy for BT. But how to rectify the situation? We take an in-depth look at the report Continue Reading
By- Jennifer Scott, TechTarget
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26 Sep 2013
MPs slam BT's rural broadband tactics
MPs have slammed BT's business practices in the roll-out of rural and superfast broadband Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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18 Sep 2013
BlackBerry quietly launches Z30 smartphone
Mobile manufacturer BlackBerry has launched its latest flagship smartphone, the Z30, to little fanfare Continue Reading
By- Jennifer Scott, TechTarget
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13 Sep 2013
Vodafone appoints new UK CEO
After five years in charge, Vodafone veteran Guy Laurence is leaving his role to head up Canadian firm Rogers Communications and will be replaced by Jeroen Hoencamp Continue Reading
By- Jennifer Scott, TechTarget
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04 Sep 2013
Mercedes AMG Petronas' road to a better network
The Formula One team partners with Tata Communications to bring faster network speeds and better data anlaysis track-side Continue Reading
By- Jennifer Scott, TechTarget
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30 Aug 2013
How networks and data win Formula One races for Mercedes AMG Petronas
Tata Communications joins the Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One team to bring speedy connectivity worthy of its cars Continue Reading
By- Jennifer Scott, TechTarget
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27 Aug 2013
BT to shut down dial-up in September
BT tempts its customers over to broadband services, although also offers PlusNet narrowband alternative for those outside of its footprint Continue Reading
By- Jennifer Scott, TechTarget
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16 Aug 2013
Multimillion-pound broadband project axed in Yorkshire
Despite millions of taxpayer’s pounds sunk into the Digital Region project in South Yorkshire, the councils involved decide to drop it to save £12.5m Continue Reading
By- Jennifer Scott, TechTarget
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08 Aug 2013
Smart Grid and the Internet of Things
Rob McNamara, executive director of SmartGrid GB, tells the story behind the UK's Smart Meter project in this presentation. Continue Reading
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17 Jul 2013
National Fibre Strategies
Arthur D Little assess five strategic models for deploying national fibre optic telecommunications networks that have been implemented by countries around the globe. Continue Reading
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15 Jul 2013
National broadband projects key to UN goals
The Broadband Commission claims national projects are the best way to ensure the benefits of the internet are enjoyed by all Continue Reading
By- Jennifer Scott, TechTarget
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12 Jul 2013
O2 extends 4G backhaul with Virgin Media Business
Mobile operator O2 will use Virgin Media Business’s superfast fibre network to bring capacity for its 4G roll-out later in 2013 Continue Reading
By- Jennifer Scott, TechTarget
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11 Jul 2013
Ofcom proposes cuts to wholesale broadband charges
The telecoms regulator wants to reduce the wholesale price BT charges to smaller ISPs, which it hopes will lead to price drops for broadband and landline packages Continue Reading
By- Jennifer Scott, TechTarget
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04 Jul 2013
DCMS to force BT’s hand on rural broadband gaps
Maria Miller sets up a meeting to answer calls from local broadband providers and try to make BT identify where they will be needed to connect the final 10% of the UK to superfast fibre Continue Reading
By- Jennifer Scott, TechTarget
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10 Jun 2013
National Fibre Strategies
Arthur D Little assess five strategic models for deploying national fibre optic telecommunications networks that have been implemented by countries around the globe. Continue Reading
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03 Jun 2013
WAN Speak Musings – Volume I
Analysts Clive Longbottom and Bob Tarzey discuss all things network related in this series of 12 short business focused articles. Continue Reading
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24 May 2013
BT and Intel invest in lab to research into future cities and telecoms technologies
A research laboratory has been launched by BT and Intel to develop networking technologies and smart city capabilities. Continue Reading
By- Caroline Baldwin, Freelance editor and journalist
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10 May 2013
Case Study: Brent Council cuts costs with mobile tech
Brent Council implements mobile technology to cut costs and involve more staff in the future running of the organisation Continue Reading
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10 May 2013
BT profits rise in Q4
Profits for BT reached £1.67bn in the fourth quarter of its 2013 fiscal year, a 4% rise from the same period the year before Continue Reading
By- Jennifer Scott, TechTarget
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08 May 2013
Virgin Media tentatively names new CEO
Liberty Global – the US firm buying out Virgin Media – has named Tom Mockridge as CEO, if the merger is approved by shareholders Continue Reading
By- Jennifer Scott, TechTarget
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30 Apr 2013
Case study: The DANTE link for Euro academics
The best technology innovation winners of Computer Weekly’s European User Awards for Networking on how DANTE brings together researchers from far and wide with Infinera solutions Continue Reading
By- Jennifer Scott, TechTarget
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15 Apr 2013
Case study: London's Olympic network from BT
After receiving an honourable mention in the European user awards for networking, Computer Weekly looks at the challenge of rolling out the network for the London Olympic Games in 2012 Continue Reading
By- Jennifer Scott, TechTarget
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21 Mar 2013
Hampshire signs broadband contract with BT
Funding from the council, BDUK and BT will provide over £13m to bring superfast broadband to at least 90% of the county by 2015 Continue Reading
By- Jennifer Scott, TechTarget
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12 Mar 2013
O2: ‘We have not lost a single customer to EE’
O2’s head of enterprise says no customers have been drawn to EE's 4G and expects a challenge to entice them even after all operators launch Continue Reading
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25 Feb 2013
Nokia Siemens Networks unveils Liquid Applications
New technology enables data-rich applications to be run from base stations, reducing latency in mobile networks Continue Reading
By- Jennifer Scott, TechTarget
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14 Feb 2013
Google battles BT in patent row
Google has launched legal action against BT, accusing the British firm of four counts of patent infringement Continue Reading
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01 Feb 2013
Computer Weekly User Awards
The deadline for the Computer Weekly European User Awards for Networking has been extended to 8th February. Get the recognition you deserve! Continue Reading
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21 Jan 2013
ZTE predicts major losses for 2012
Delayed projects and shrinking sales saw net profits plummet 240% at Chinese telecoms company ZTE in 2012 Continue Reading
By- Jennifer Scott, TechTarget
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03 Jan 2013
Ofcom proposes early exit to combat price rises
Regulator Ofcom says users should be able to leave mobile, broadband and landline contracts without charge if their provider ups the price Continue Reading
By- Jennifer Scott, TechTarget
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08 Nov 2012
British Airways deploys iTrinegy to test improved check-in
The British Airways network infrastructure is being emulated at its new testing centre using ITrinegy Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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30 Oct 2012
How will the 4G LTE roll-out benefit your business?
An EE survey of the business benefits of 4G LTE shows improved mobile working and innovation the main advantages of the superfast broadband Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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30 Oct 2012
4G services launched in 11 UK cities
EE has launched the UK’s first superfast 4G broadband services for consumers and businesses in 11 cities Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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26 Oct 2012
Samsung posts record profits as smartphone sales soar
South Korean electronics company Samsung records a 91% rise in profits as smartphone sales and display shipments rocket Continue Reading
By- Jennifer Scott, TechTarget
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08 Oct 2012
UK needs more ambition for fibre broadband strategy
With less than 1% of UK households served with fibre-to-the-home broadband, the FTTH Council calls on the government to be more ambitious with its schemes Continue Reading
By- Jennifer Scott, TechTarget
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07 Oct 2012
A tour of London’s Victorian sewers: Geo Networks cabling system
Computer Weekly takes a tour of Wick Lane sewers to see how Geo Networks works in partnership with Thames Water to house its fibre cabling system. Continue Reading
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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04 Oct 2012
Skype launches customer Wi-Fi service
The video calling company teams with Wicoms to offer a service for businesses wanting to provide free Wi-Fi to their customers Continue Reading
By- Jennifer Scott, TechTarget
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03 Oct 2012
4G victory was technical, not political
Speedy execution of the digital television switchover and clearing of spectrum improved the 4G timetable, not negotiations by central government Continue Reading
By- Jennifer Scott, TechTarget
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20 Sep 2012
Ten cities receive £114m for 100Mbps broadband infrastructure
Ten cities in the UK are to receive £114m government funding for broadband infrastructure of 80-100Mbps and wireless internet access Continue Reading
By- Kathleen Hall, TechTarget
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10 Sep 2012
Alcatel-Lucent creates chief operating officer role
The COO job will be taken by its current CFO Paul Tufano as Alcatel-Lucent tries to turn around its fortunes Continue Reading
By- Jennifer Scott, TechTarget