Internet infrastructure

Virgin Media Business Wholesale connects MA5 datacentre with new fibre

Virgin Media Business Wholesale marks next phase of ongoing high bandwidth upgrade programme, setting out to deliver faster and more accurate provisioning at strategic sites throughout the UK Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

BT Group pushes back digital switchover deadline

UK’s leading telco extends deadline by just over 12 months for transformation to an all-digital infrastructure, and offers dedicated support for businesses to make necessary steps Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Akamai’s cloud computing play gains momentum

The company’s compute business could eventually account for the majority of its revenues, surpassing its security and content delivery businesses, says CEO Tom Leighton Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

Norway bolsters digital transformation drive

Norway’s government backs digital transformation with major capital investment this year Continue Reading

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• Gerard O'Dwyer

Ofcom publishes draft online child safety rules for tech firms

In the draft codes, Ofcom calls on technology firms to use ‘robust’ age-checking and content moderation systems to keep harmful material away from children online Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Openreach ups pace of copper network switch-off

UK’s largest broadband provider maintains pace of digital network transformation adding nearly 100 locations to its roster of communications exchanges that are now able to offer digital comms based on full-fibre networks Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Lords say government must ‘go beyond’ current approach to LLMs

Chair of the Lords Communications and Digital Committee has written to the UK’s digital secretary about the government’s approach to generative AI, lamenting a lack of support for copyright holders and measures to ensure competition in AI markets Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Google ups investment to improve Hawaiian internet infrastructure

Hawaii receives major financial fillip from Google to develop critical internet infrastructure across the state, connecting to Japan and mainland US Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Altnets continue full-fibre deployments in UK

UK’s independent broadband supply sector shows more momentum in the north and south of England, and also in Northern Ireland, tailoring cable offerings for different needs Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Openreach reaps benefit of invisible DNA marking with cable thefts down 30%

Despite spate of cable thefts in recent times, UK broadband provider reports crime tumbling over past 12 months after deploying forensic liquid marker that can be sprayed directly onto cables and equipment Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

European Parliament approves platform worker directive

The approval of the platform worker directive gives member states two years to incorporate its measures into their national legislation, which includes provisions on how to classify the employment of gig workers and deploy algorithmic decision-making at work Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

UK gigabit maintains steady progress

Latest study of UK communications market from national regulator finds access to gigabit broadband and 5G mobile coverage has risen over past 12 months Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

UK altnets claim to outpace Openreach in UK fibre

Research from Independent Networks Cooperation Association finds that despite challenges, alternative broadband providers enjoyed robust growth in 2023 Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Nokia boosts Industry 4.0 with MX Grid, Visual Position and Object Detection

Comms tech provider makes series of announcements to enable more effective, responsive and agile decision-making for Industry 4.0 segments by processing, and unveils visual position and object detection technology to track industrial assets via camera video feeds Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Nexfibre reaches million premises ready for service benchmark

Months after commitment to billion-pound investment in broadband infrastructure across the course of 2024, UK wholesale provider claims massive milestone in plan to deliver full-fibre gigabit network to five million premises by 2026 Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Ciena optical tech makes light waves in Canada, Indonesia

Telcos from Europe and Asia deploy optical comms technology provider’s solutions to adapt to user and performance demand, reaching higher bandwidth and reducing energy requirements Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

International police operation infiltrates LabHost phishing website used by thousands of criminals

The Metropolitan Police working with international police forces have shut down LabHost, a phishing-as-a-service website that has claimed 70,000 victims in the UK Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

SURF glides to 800Gbps transmission on existing fibre through Nokia

Comms tech provider and Dutch research organisation reach 800Gbps transmission over 1,648km existing fibre link to prepare for upgrade to connect to research facilities at world’s leading particle accelerator Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Fixed Wireless Access continues to fill crucial connectivity gap

Latest research finds fibre and FWA both play crucial roles in expanding internet connectivity and bridging digital divide – but on balance, fibre is still the fixed comms top gun Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Toob, CityFibre extend gigabit reach

South of England broadband provider and largest independent network provider extend full-fibre footprint in Hampshire and Glasgow, laying enough fibre to stretch 10 times the length of River Clyde Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

UK government claims added momentum for Project Gigabit

Record £714m said to have been committed to boosting UK rural fixed broadband coverage in 2024 Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

CityFibre ISPs team with TAL to boost business

Collaborations aim to accelerate UK altnet sector and reduce overheads, and increase incomes with no pressure of installation and router costs, to enhance cash flows Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Kloud9 aims to transform connectivity with full-fibre

Broadband roll-out by altnet said to mark a new era of digital connectivity for people in rural Shropshire by enabling access to high-speed internet Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Wyebot boosts telemetry with Cisco Catalyst Centre integration

AI-driven network automation solutions provider inks ‘synergistic collaboration’ that sees strategic enhancements of wireless intelligence platform with networking giant’s API and telemetry data-boosting network automation Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Neos Networks, Instant On IT deliver connectivity to hold up in court

Critical network infrastructure provider partners with bespoke IT services provider to deliver reliable and secure connectivity for legal chambers Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Zayo lights up European fibre connectivity with Waves on Demand

Future-ready network and tailored edge services provider expands European connectivity with fibre service offering customers dedicated 100G Wave routes across the continent in five working days Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Ogi, MS3 push altnet-delivered gigabit Britain

Wales and north of England-based gigabit broadband networks providers reveal strategies to cash in on accelerated roll-out of full-fibre gigabit services to businesses and homes alike Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Marked growth in UK broadband proves elusive in 2023

Quarterly study from specialist comms analyst finds persistent challenging macro-economic conditions acting as headwind for overall fixed and wireless broadband market in final quarter of 2023, but with fibre still a shining light Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

IBM enhances network IT automation capabilities with Pliant acquisition

Tech giant makes strategic purchase to further boost software networking capabilities, offering customers the tools to enable network infrastructure observability, connectivity, control and automation across hybrid cloud environments Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Court finds EncroChat hacked messages admissible as former footballer is jailed

A judge in ‘lead’ EncroChat case found that messages obtained by police from the encrypted phone network can be lawfully used in evidence Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

Three UK sees top-line revenue growth but first EBIT loss since 2010

UK mobile network operator reports earnings loss for the first time since 2010 but growth in certain customer segments driven by business-to-business, 5G, home broadband and Smarty service Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

ServiceNow acquires 4Industry, EY Smart to boost smart industry

Digital workflow company announced its latest acquisitions of 4Industry and EY’s Smart Daily Management app to accelerate digital transformation Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

CityFibre lights up footprint expansion with Lit Fibre acquisition

UK’s leading independent fibre network provider enters agreement to acquire alternative fibre network operator and add up to third of a million premises to ready-for-service footprint Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

SEA-ME-WE 4 doubles undersea capacity with optical link

Optical communications technology provider Ciena doubles capacity of undersea cable links covering South/Southeast Asia, the Middle East, North Africa and Europe to 122Tbps Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

TechUK calls for next government to introduce ‘industrial strategy’ for AI

Trade group TechUK publishes blueprint calling for winner of next election to boost tech startups, digitise government services and accelerate technology R&D Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

UK altnets call for action after attacks on fibre infrastructure

UK altnets raise concerns after a series of attacks on telecoms networks, demanding DSIT and Ofcom take responsibility to review current rules, from sentencing to policing to industry compliance Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Meta outage disrupts social media globally

Meta services, including Facebook, Instagram and Threads, have been downed in a brief service outage Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Open Rights Group accuses LiveRamp of ‘unlawful’ data processing

Privacy campaigners at Open Rights Group have submitted formal complaints to UK and French data regulators about allegedly unlawful data processing by online advertising firm LiveRamp Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

STL, Nokia forge enterprise connectivity partnership

Optical and digital services company and comms tech provider to explore 5G use cases for enterprises, and offer enhanced networking and digital services in manufacturing, healthcare, retail, banking, critical infrastructure and rural broadband projects Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Rakuten completes 1 Tbps single wavelength end-to-end transmission trial

Japan-based mobile network operator and ICT services provider teams with comms tech company to claim 1 Tbps single wavelength transmission record for optical fibre communications Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Home Office GPS tagging of asylum seekers breaches data protection law

The Information Commissioner’s Office has issued an enforcement notice against the Home Office after finding its programme to tag asylum seekers with GPS monitors breaches data protection law Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

Police arrested journalists as part of surveillance operation to identify confidential sources

Three police forces took part in surveillance operations between 2011 and 2018 to identify sources that leaked information to journalists Trevor Birney and Barry McCaffrey, the Investigatory Powers Tribunal hears Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

EU sets sail with undersea connectivity drive in digital infrastructure initiative

European Commission announces digital connectivity package to advance development of integrated connectivity and collaborative computing infrastructures and shape future EU policy action Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

UK government breaks one million mark for gigabit broadband upgrades

Two more Project Gigabit contracts signed to connect a further 32,400 premises in rural UK and further support announced through £70m Future Telecoms programme and Very Hard to Reach Alpha Trials Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

London Grid for Learning enrols Community Fibre to connectivity curriculum

London-based charitable trust taps community broadband provider for backup connectivity in part of wider strategy to deliver ‘world-class’ digital infrastructure to children in London Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Nexfibre makes billion-pound broadband infrastructure investment

Next step in UK wholesale provider’s plan to deliver full-fibre gigabit network to 5 million premises by 2026 sees commitment to billion pound investment in broadband infrastructure across the course of 2024. Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Openreach unveils ‘turbo-charged’ full-fibre gigabit broadband offer

Nation’s leading broadband provider reacts with new speed tiers to ‘massive network traffic surge’ due to demand for high-definition streaming, online gaming, video conferencing  and other bandwidth-intensive applications Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

UK government adds to autonomous vehicle funding

Members of the fifth connected vehicle technology development cohort given potential to receive funding from UK government to aid creation of services that could power self-driving vehicles Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

B4RN brings gigabit fibre internet to Northern England

Specialist in advanced broadband to rural homes, small villages, farms and dispersed settlements inks deal with AI-native networking company to future-proof communities and deliver equal access to digital services Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Virgin Media O2 switches on 2Gbps broadband, symmetrical speed options

XGS-PON technology-based Gig2 becomes first residential 2Gbps service from UK provider to go live for sale, designed to help power future technologies from AI to immersive and cloud gaming Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Average broadband use on pace to break terabyte barrier by 2030

Broadband consumption data shows record use of 641GB per subscriber in 2023, with leap to 1TB expected by end of decade Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Executive alleged to be behind EncroChat encrypted phone network arrested

A businessman allegedly behind EncroChat, an encrypted phone network that was used by organised crime groups, has been extradited from the Dominican Republic to France Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

CityFibre wins five new Project Gigabit contracts

Leading UK independent full-fibre network provider gains added stake in UK government’s £5bn gigabit broadband programme, subsidising infrastructure roll-out to over 202,000 hard-to-reach homes and businesses across rural areas in UK’s southern counties and Midlands Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Cisco taps Apple, Nvidia to achieve distance zero and propel collaboration in new workspace

Networking and IT tech and services firm reveals solutions and partnerships with leading CE and processor manufacturer to support business in the new world of world where workspaces are being reimagined Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Dozens of surveillance companies are supplying spyware to governments, says Google

Google’s Threat Analysis Group has identified 40 companies involved in selling and supplying security exploits and spyware services to governments Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

Gigabit drives UK local authority connectivity priorities for 2024

Research finds ultra-high speed broadband roll out remains top priority for local authority digital leaders, 5G continues to divide opinion, and apparent lack of focus on net-zero activities Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

BT sees strong fibre uptake in third quarter

Telco’s trading update for nine months to 31 December 2023 shows a quarter of revenue and EBITDA growth while upgrading customers to full-fibre broadband and 5G networks, staying on track to achieve financial outlook for full year Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

McArthurGlen gets tailor-made connectivity and security for fashion outlets

Critical network infrastructure provider teams with bespoke network services company to deliver reliable and secure connectivity for McArthurGlen’s nine retail sites across the UK Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Sporting events drive 2023’s biggest daily spikes in European and US network traffic

Analysis from leading internet exchange operator reveals 23% rise in global data traffic in 2023 to 59 exabytes, showing clear seasonal impact of gaming and video conferencing Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

CityFibre hits £100m revenue milestone in 2023

Trading update shows UK’s largest independent fibre network reaps benefit from adding one million ready-for-service (RFS) homes in 2023, taking total RFS premises to over 3.2 million Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

DE-CIX Dallas achieves peak traffic milestone of 1Tbps

Leading global internet exchange operator achieves new peak traffic record of more through surge due to live-streaming of sports events and the area’s population density and low latency links Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Altnets, ISPA present telecoms procurement research

Key UK gigabit target in the balance as report suggests operators can ensure future commercial success built on robust network infrastructure by adopting procurement strategies that supplement in-house operational teams Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Neos Networks enhances purchasing with API ordering and ‘quantum quoting’

Features added to Neos Networks customer provision tool aim to simplify the overall wholesale buying experience through increased personalisation and parity between portal and API purchasing Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

EXA bolsters transatlantic cable presence

Digital infrastructure platform launches new cable route and inks point of presence deal to bolster options in connecting Europe and North America, looking to enable businesses to traverse the digital landscape faster and more efficiently Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

How will the metaverse affect the future of work?

Virtual field trips to the Louvre for inspiration, accelerated learning, onboarding reimagined -- how will the metaverse change our working environments and when? It depends. Continue Reading

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• George Lawton

Vocus rolls out 1.6 Tbps technology to light up Australia

Australian network services provider deploying coherent optical technology to meet growing demands for bandwidth and cut energy usage across the network’s long-haul and metro links from Brisbane to Perth Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Chat control: Tech companies warn ministers over EU encryption plans

Tech companies have written to EU ministers to urge them to back the European Parliament, rather than the European Commission, over proposed regulations to police child abuse Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

ICO prompts confusion over police cloud legality

The UK data regulator has suggested that, despite major data protection concerns, it is likely to greenlight police cloud deployments because of an information-sharing agreement with the US government Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Telstra, Google, APTelecom to connect Pacific subsea cable system

Telstra partners with APTelecom and Google to deliver central Pacific Connect initiative to increase digital connectivity, delivering two new intra-Pacific cables Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Telcom installs 10Gbps full-fibre for £400m Manchester office development

Businesses full-fibre and final mile wireless connectivity to deliver connected building solution to Manchester office spaces, allowing access to business internet of up to 10Gbps within 24 hours Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Tech firms: Investigatory Powers review will undermine privacy of UK citizens

Trade group TechUK argues in a briefing sent to the Home Office that proposed amendments to the Investigatory Powers Bill could have a far-reaching impact on privacy and security Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

Connexin, Toob advance altnet gigabit reach in UK

Further acceleration in the UK’s independent broadband industry sees Hampshire-based broadband provider invest £8m in full-fibre network roll-out, while Humberside-based digital provider launches business offer Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Four-fifths of UK gains access to gigabit broadband

Drive by leading commercial players and Project Gigabit programme sees milestone for gigabit broadband in UK including access for almost a million premises in so-called hard-to-reach places Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

UK government seeks public views on impacts of AI-generated porn

The government’s Pornography Review will look in part at the use of AI throughout the industry to generate sexually explicit content without people’s consent Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

CES 2024: Sony announces development of spatial content creation system

Sony is developing a device equipped with extended reality head-mounted display and controllers dedicated to interaction with 3D objects Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

CES 2024: Siemens eyes up immersive tech, AI to enable industrial metaverse

Siemens seals partnerships to highlight transformative technology and introduces solution for immersive engineering that combines Sony head-mounted display with its Xcelerator software Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Neos Networks launches 10Gbps managed dedicated internet access

Infrastructure upgrade sees managed dedicated internet access service customers now able to access higher bandwidths, alongside active monitoring and management of devices and service Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Datacentre operators form APAC industry group

The Asia-Pacific Data Centre Association will advocate for policies to drive the security and resiliency of datacentres and minimise environmental impact, among other goals Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

Qualcomm claims new wave of mixed reality experiences with Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2

Samsung and Google announce support for addition to flagship mobile platform supporting 4.3K per eye resolution and 12 or more concurrent cameras to deliver immersive mixed reality and virtual reality experiences Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

LG finds higher gear with autonomous driving and infotainment

Latest collaboration between Korean CE giant and global mobility tech company combines in-vehicle infotainment capabilities with ADAS and AD technologies Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Record-breaking 2023 for UK home broadband

Research from UK’s leading comms provider finds more broadband data used than ever before, as bumper traffic during Christmas and New Year contributes to the busiest days Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Openreach claims connectivity landmark with Fair Isle full fibre

UK’s leading broadband provider furthers Scottish roll-out of gigabit connectivity with full fibre to the UK’s most geographically remote inhabited island, with funding from Scottish government’s R100 programme and UK government Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Top 10 investigations and national security stories of 2023

From a secret campaign by right-wing Brexit supporters against science journal Nature to Investigatory Powers Act 2016 revisions that will make it easier for police and intelligence agencies to access databases on the population, here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 investigations and national security stories of 2023 Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

Digital twins will change operations with use cases across industries

Digital twins are busily replicating real-world objects, processes and environments in the metaverse. Industrial and commercial applications are manifold, because the use potential of such digital twins is virtually unlimited, but technological, commercial and regulatory hurdles exist Continue Reading

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• Martin Schwirn, Computer Weekly

Digital twins to virtualise the world

The industrial metaverse and digital twins are related but are not necessarily the same – so where will digital twins play the most important role? Continue Reading

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• Martin Schwirn, Computer Weekly

XR2 industry initiative targets European XR headset for Industry 5.0

European tech suppliers reveal plan to take on global extended reality leaders and become the reference for mixed reality in region by targeting Industry 5.0 and addressing user needs Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Top 10 networking stories of 2023

This year has seen the continued adoption of software-defined wide area networks and secure access service edge as firms phase out multi-protocol label switching infrastructures, with artificial intelligence also stepping into the networking limelight Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Orange Business boosts digital ambitions with Expertime acquisition

Acquisition of consulting company by business services division of global telco becomes latest part of strategic ambition to accelerate growth in digital services and support growth in digital, public cloud, AI and data Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

More than 17 million UK homes gain full-fibre broadband access

Ofcom report into state of UK fixed and wireless communications shows surge in full-fibre uptake over the past 12 months and 5G mobile coverage continuing to grow rapidly Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

UK gigabit broadband furthers reach

DSIT releases figures showing 2023 state-funded investment of more than £500m in gigabit connectivity, boosting broadband for over 330,000 hard-to-reach homes and businesses across the country Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

How threat intelligence is applied in DNS security

Infoblox’s director of security architecture explains how the company leverages its threat intelligence capabilities to help organisations stay ahead of DNS security threats Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

NTT reveals acceleration to the future for photonics comms innovation

NTT releases annual report on the development of photonics-based wired and wireless communications infrastructure, claiming breakthrough in distributed datacentres and addressing communications for AI and LLM use cases Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

UK networks glow as Openreach hits halfway point in UK broadband upgrade plan

Full-fibre forges ahead as Openreach progresses towards plan to extend gigabit to vast majority of UK promises over next three years, as it reveals its biggest ever hourly peak for network traffic was on 6 December Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

UK names Russian FSB agents behind political hacking campaign

Russian hacking group, Star Blizzard, was part of a Russian intelligence operation aimed at interfering with UK politics and the democratic process, says government. Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

Altnets spread wings across UK

Alternative broadband providers from northern and southern countries, plus leading indie provider in metropolitan area, boost gigabit options   Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Carlsberg serves up IoT to bring bars into digital world

Brewer taps into global internet of things network to obtain real-time data on what’s selling at what time of day in which type of outlet and to obtain early warning of any technical problems Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Lack of government incentives stifling UK business broadband expansion

Research from UK connectivity provider reveals that while 42% of UK businesses plan vital connectivity upgrades as part of growth strategy, one in every five are receiving insufficient internet speeds Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Expereo on tap for Carlsberg to deliver connectivity in 40 countries

SD-WAN/SASE and internet provider brings brewing giant ‘unrivalled’ connectivity in global network Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

BT and Telstra Broadcast Services team to enhance global network connectivity

Five-year agreement delivers broadcast services firm an expanded media and broadcast network footprint across Asia-Pacific and key regions worldwide, with enhanced access to global markets Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Viasat, Skylo Technologies claim first global direct-to-device network

Satellite communications provider and non-terrestrial network service provider announce what they say is world’s first global direct-to-device network Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly