Mobile apps and software
Mobile apps and app stores have introduced a new way of developing and distributing software that opens up opportunities for corporate IT strategies. IT managers need to understand the relative merits of products such as Android, iOS, WebOS and Blackberry - and in particular the most popular enterprise mobile software, Blackberry Exchange Server (BES). We follow the latest developments in this fast-moving mobile apps and software sector.
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News
20 Nov 2024
Telenor unveils analytics and insights service for IoT devices
Leading Nordic operator unveils ‘game-changer’ analytics and insights service for businesses looking to make use of the full potential of their internet of things fleet data Continue Reading
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News
19 Nov 2024
5G and LTE CBRS market to exceed $1.3bn by 2027
Study finds regulatory, standardisation and technical implementation activities are leading to a renewed wave of enthusiasm for coordinated shared use of 150MHz of spectrum in the 3.5GHz Citizens Broadband Radio Service band Continue Reading
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News
21 Oct 2021
German regulator imposes limit on number of new customers digital bank can sign each month
BaFin limits the number of new customers that digital bank N26 can enrol until it is reassured on issues it has raised about the company Continue Reading
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News
21 Oct 2021
Gitex 2021: Batelco brings collaboration to Bahrain operations
Aiming to deliver evolved teamwork capabilities to its customers to accelerate Bahrain’s transition to the digital workplace, digital communications solutions provider adopts new collaboration technology Continue Reading
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Blog Post
20 Oct 2021
Samsung 34-Inch SJ55W ultra-wide monitor
It was kind of love at first sight. Editorial disclosure: I paid in full for this product and received no input from Samsung for this story. It’s a bit like smartphones, I personally don’t think ... Continue Reading
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News
20 Oct 2021
Lloyds Bank closes more branches as customers migrate to digital channels
Banking group has announced more closures as part of the ongoing reduction of its branch network Continue Reading
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News
20 Oct 2021
American Express announces global hybrid working model
US credit card giant is latest corporate to formalise hybrid working following the success of informal policies introduced during the Covid-19 pandemic Continue Reading
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News
20 Oct 2021
Arm flexes IoT economics with solutions-led virtual hardware
Project Centauri ecosystem initiative will drive the standards and frameworks needed to grow serviceable markets and scale internet-of-things software innovation and product development Continue Reading
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Feature
19 Oct 2021
Back on the office network: What are the risks for mobile users?
Many people are returning to offices and bringing their mobile devices with them. What are the cyber security implications of this? Continue Reading
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News
19 Oct 2021
IDEMIA to provide SIM for M1 5G standalone net in Singapore
With 5G a game-changer for enterprises, Singapore operator aims to drive technology change and apply technology that will make a difference Continue Reading
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News
18 Oct 2021
Gitex 2021: Avaya builds up AI experience to boost collaboration
New communications and collaboration ecosystem launched to enable customers to achieve better business outcomes in the experience economy and the new hybrid working mode Continue Reading
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Blog Post
18 Oct 2021
Ensuring insurance against data bias
We need insurance against data bias, particularly (obviously) in the world of Machine Learning (ML) as it feeds out Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems. Errors relating to ML data bias occur when ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
18 Oct 2021
Why is API (management) complexity so complex?
In the UK, the weather has ‘turned’ (as they say) and the end-of-year holidays period is already showing itself i.e. the shopping channel is flogging sparkly Christmas lights and the mince pies are ... Continue Reading
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News
18 Oct 2021
TM Forum teams with Bridge Alliance to simplify adoption of edge computing
Communications industry trade associations enter into collaboration to drive the advancement of industry standards on Open APIs for multi-access edge computing Continue Reading
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News
18 Oct 2021
Dell extends Edge, reveals 5G and Open RAN services
Technology giant continues with its advancement into the world of telecoms with offerings designed to automate the deployment and management of open, cloud-native network infrastructure to fast-track opportunities at the edge Continue Reading
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News
18 Oct 2021
Internet of things to put cloud in the shade for Industry 4.0
Research commissioned by leading satellite platform finds investment in industrial internet of things is set to overtake cloud computing Continue Reading
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News
15 Oct 2021
Connectivity takes telehealth from a nice-to-have to a must-have
Survey shows how the healthcare industry is evolving with digital experiences in the post-pandemic world, with providers needing to offer telehealth options that ensure the experience is easy, intuitive and enjoyable Continue Reading
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News
15 Oct 2021
Plume raises $300m to develop communications services with AI
Personalised comms services provider claims cash injection will enable it to continue its global expansion and cements its position as the cloud controller of the world’s largest software-defined network Continue Reading
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News
15 Oct 2021
Argos topped online sales for sports and outdoor gear in 2020
Research by betting firm Wette.de has found Argos was the top retailer for online sales of sports-based and outdoor goods during the height of the pandemic Continue Reading
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News
15 Oct 2021
Vodafone aims for SoHo with business broadband package
UK operator launches service designed for small office and home office businesses, providing cost-effective and reliable broadband coverage for single sites Continue Reading
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News
14 Oct 2021
Apple scheme to detect child abuse creates serious privacy and security risks, say scientists
Apple’s plan to automatically scan photos to detect child abuse would unduly risk the privacy and security of law-abiding citizens and could open up the way to surveillance, say the world’s top cryptographic experts Continue Reading
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News
14 Oct 2021
UK government to provide full-fibre broadband to 1,000 schools
New programme aims to give access to gigabit broadband speeds to UK schools while connectivity to nearly 7,000 hospitals, libraries, police stations and other public buildings will be upgraded by the end of March 2022 Continue Reading
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News
14 Oct 2021
Denmark takes another step towards empowering women in tech
A programme to increase the participation of women in the thriving Danish startup ecosystem moves to the second of three planned stages Continue Reading
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News
14 Oct 2021
New use cases revealed as Orange Belgium launches 5G Lab in Antwerp
Opening next-generation mobile laboratory facility in Antwerp, Orange Belgium invited companies to discover, test and develop new innovative use cases on standalone network technology Continue Reading
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Blog Post
13 Oct 2021
Google Calendar auto-adds shared meeting notes
If, like me, you often find yourself hunting for the notes you took in an online meeting – and then for those that your colleagues also took on the same call – you might like the new feature we ... Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Oct 2021
Calling on communications to address humanitarian crises
Télécoms Sans Frontières responds to the growing number of natural disasters with advanced communications and provides protection and assistance, as well as bridging the digital divide Continue Reading
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News
13 Oct 2021
FCA warns over future hybrid working security risks
Earlier this week, the Financial Conduct Authority issued fresh guidance to regulated organisations on keeping hybrid workers safe and secure Continue Reading
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News
12 Oct 2021
5G service revenue to reach $73bn by 2021, $600bn by 2026
Revenue is set to increase around 5G, but Juniper Research says providers need to improve core network functions to reduce strain from increased traffic and to meet the challenges of mobile data demands Continue Reading
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News
12 Oct 2021
Dubai World Trade Centre overhauls network to pioneer digital event experiences
Dubai exhibition space completes large-scale network overhaul and makes 10x increase in network capacity to power next-gen digital applications Continue Reading
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News
11 Oct 2021
Better UK connectivity key to cutting CO2e emissions
Research reveals that improved UK connectivity could save 27.8 mega tonnes of transport-related CO2e emissions by 2035 Continue Reading
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News
08 Oct 2021
Talent sits everywhere with hybrid work powered by mobile and artificial intelligence
Cisco’s Hybrid work index reveals insights on people’s preferences, habits and technology usage in the era of hybrid work Continue Reading
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News
08 Oct 2021
Need for work equity and total meeting equality in world of hybrid work
Research into the evolution of the workplace in the wake of Covid shows hybrid workers embracing anytime working as office culture ‘changes for ever’, but concerns over discrimination, career progression and noise weigh on employees’ minds Continue Reading
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News
08 Oct 2021
Craft beer specialist Brewdog fixes serious app vulnerability
Vulnerability in brewer’s mobile app could have resulted in serious consequences for its shareholders and customers Continue Reading
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News
07 Oct 2021
Uber faces legal action over ‘racist’ facial verification system
Two UK-based unions are taking Uber to court, claiming their members have been unfairly dismissed as a result of misidentification by the company’s facial verification system Continue Reading
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E-Zine
07 Oct 2021
CW Middle East: Middle East hospitals accelerate take-up of healthcare technologies
The Middle East is accelerating its take-up of digital healthcare technologies following lessons learned during the Covid-19 pandemic, with regional government turning to technology to track disease trends and monitor treatment. Also read in this issue how the UAE’s National Program for Coders will offer ‘golden visas’ to 100,000 entrepreneurs, enterprise owners and startups. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
06 Oct 2021
UiPath IDC analysis: RPA is only 7% done, growth beckons
UiPath wrapped up its Forward IV (yes, the next one is called Forward V) user, customer and partner technology conference in Las Vegas this week with the flesh-pressing that comes with the ... Continue Reading
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News
06 Oct 2021
Wi-Fi 6/6E deployment set to be diffuse by 2022
Survey of service providers and technology suppliers reveals next-generation wireless communications standards will flourish over the course of the next year Continue Reading
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Blog Post
06 Oct 2021
The recipe (and dependency ingredients) for code migration
Moderne is a code automation company that works to accelerate software development by automating code migration and fixes across a company’s application stack and codebase. The OpenRewrite team ... Continue Reading
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News
06 Oct 2021
Nokia aims for edge in journey to Industry 4.0
Comms tech provider Nokia aims to address new category of Industry 4.0 applications that require increased capabilities and performance at the network edge and tight integration with industrial systems and networking solutions Continue Reading
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News
06 Oct 2021
Tech Nation adds 30 fintech scaleups to growth programme as funding continues to rise
UK government-backed startup network adds 30 fintechs to its growth programme amid record investments in finance tech sector Continue Reading
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News
06 Oct 2021
5PRING issues call for 5G innovation in UK events sector
West Midlands telecoms industry testbed challenges innovators to help lead the next-generation networks revolution as live events industry gets back to life Continue Reading
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News
06 Oct 2021
Qualcomm and SSW get into gear to strike definitive agreement to acquire Veoneer
Purchase of American-Swedish provider of automotive technology designed to augment comms tech giant’s ability to create an open and competitive advanced driver-assistance systems platform for the global auto industry and take ownership of RCS and active safety businesses Continue Reading
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Blog Post
05 Oct 2021
UiPath Forward IV: A technology conference keynote, In Real Life (IRL)
It almost feels not quite real, but it is… technology conference keynotes in Las Vegas are actually back and happening - as they say - In Real Life (IRL). First to show a bold hand in this space is ... Continue Reading
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News
04 Oct 2021
Enea claims first 4G, 5G user-based congestion management solution
Telecoms software provider launches solution based on proprietary algorithms to take pre-emptive action to boost QoE for individual sessions before subscribers experience congestion Continue Reading
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News
04 Oct 2021
Mastercard acquisition of Aiia is a further sign of open banking’s big future
Mastercard’s acquisition of Denmark-based open banking fintech Aiia follows rival’s takeover of Sweden’s Tink Continue Reading
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News
04 Oct 2021
Blackpool transport meets tourism boom with digital network
Transport services authority of Blackpool looks to benefit from digital radio system being designed and installed by TES Communication Solutions Continue Reading
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News
01 Oct 2021
Ericsson Cloud Connect simplifies connecting cellular IoT devices to AWS
New service makes it easier for enterprises to securely connect cellular devices to public cloud internet-of-things endpoints Continue Reading
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News
01 Oct 2021
KDDI taps Samsung to enable mid-band 5G net spectrum
Latest part of technology partnership between Japanese operator and Korean comms tech firm sees advances in RAN technology to support accelerated 5G network roll-out in key spectrum range Continue Reading
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News
30 Sep 2021
NEC teams with ADVA, Juniper Networks for 5G xHaul transport network automation
NEC and its Netcracker subsidiary join ADVA and Juniper Networks to announce integrated multi-supplier system to optimise wireless transport Continue Reading
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Blog Post
30 Sep 2021
CloudBees combs code to sweeten continuous compliance
The buzzy honey-based developers over at CloudBees have been busy this autumn/fall season. The company (known for its software delivery technologies) has announced CloudBees Compliance, a ... Continue Reading
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News
30 Sep 2021
NTT strengthens Microsoft alliance to support shift to hybrid working
Technology and business solutions provider enriches enterprise telephony and connectivity with IT giant’s Operator Connect for Teams to assist users’ support for the new normal or working Continue Reading
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30 Sep 2021
Qualcomm expands IoT-as-a-service vertical reach
End-to-end service offering grows to more than 30 verticals in less than a year as comms tech provider reveals latest internet of things-as-a-service applications Continue Reading
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News
29 Sep 2021
Poor connectivity sees majority of global enterprises suffer reduced productivity, efficiency
Research from core network software platform provider highlights enterprise willingness to invest in private networks solutions as they seek greater network security, network performance and tighter network control Continue Reading
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News
29 Sep 2021
CityFibre expands strategic alliance with Bechtel to support fibre roll-out acceleration
After a huge ramp-up in nationwide full-fibre roll-out in the last 12 months, infrastructure provider secures support for ambitions to serve eight million homes Continue Reading
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News
29 Sep 2021
JP Morgan Chase digital investment good for UK IT sector, but what’s in it for the bank?
JP Morgan Chase’s digital bank allows it to start from scratch in the UK, with no legacy infrastructure to overhaul Continue Reading
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Opinion
29 Sep 2021
Rebooting the hospitality sector with technology
Technology is playing a crucial role as the hospitality sector rebounds after the coronavirus pandemic Continue Reading
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News
28 Sep 2021
Verizon and Yealink target hybrid worker with 4G/LTE cellular desk phone
One Talk desk phone described as the first such device with embedded 4G LTE cellular technology available in the US, removing need to rewire and reconfigure floorplans for phone services as employees return to the office Continue Reading
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28 Sep 2021
Ericsson reshapes for ‘seismic’ shift in connectivity
Comms tech provider says global scale of mobile connectivity is triggering a new wave of next-generation innovation that will address some of the planet’s most pressing issues Continue Reading
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News
28 Sep 2021
Dutch IT firm transforms HR policy built on lessons from pandemic
Software firm rips up human resources rule book and replaces it with a hybrid working policy Continue Reading
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News
27 Sep 2021
NTT Data, Mavenir announce global 5G Open RAN collaboration
Cloud-native network software provider teams with digital business and IT services provider, aiming to meet the needs of operators around the world as they build or transition to open and virtualised 5G networks Continue Reading
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23 Sep 2021
Satellite connectivity and video market expected to double over next decade
Research finds the satellite industry is gaining a higher orbit with the non-geostationary market a key engine, and with recovery to pre-Covid revenues expected in 2022 Continue Reading
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News
23 Sep 2021
Global industry accelerates IoT adoption in response to Covid
Research reveals enhanced development curve for industrial internet of things in 2021 across global supply chains in agriculture, electrical utilities, mining, oil and gas, transport and logistics Continue Reading
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News
22 Sep 2021
Employers worry about remote work productivity, but fail to invest in tech solutions
Research warns employers to continue valuing in-person collaboration and to balance between safeguarding culture and a sense of team experienced though office-based working, with the virtues of hybrid working that is now essential in the new normal Continue Reading
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News
22 Sep 2021
Virgin to focus on business net as providers welcome new net neutrality debate
Network providers call on UK government and regulators to adopt net neutrality regulations to align with new times in the communications industry as leading cableco announces a pivot to B2B Continue Reading
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News
21 Sep 2021
Open banking objectives a decade away for over a third of UK finance firms
The completion of complex open banking initiatives could still be over a decade away for many companies in the finance sector Continue Reading
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News
21 Sep 2021
Virgin Media teams with Plume to support smart home service to all UK households
UK cable operator teams up with smart home services provider to bring the nation smarter Wi-Fi with advanced device security, in-home motion detection and sophisticated controls Continue Reading
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News
20 Sep 2021
UK’s fastest 5G found outside south-east of England
Analyst’s update on UK next-generation network shows 5G not just spreading, but flourishing across the country in terms of speeds and availability Continue Reading
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News
20 Sep 2021
Vodafone, ITU aim to bridge global smartphone digital divide
First multi-stakeholder initiative to address global mobile internet access gap has been launched by operator and global comms body Continue Reading
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Feature
20 Sep 2021
How Estonia’s country-as-a-service scheme has attracted tens of thousands of foreign entrepreneurs
Estonia has created a country-as-a-service offering which is attracting entrepreneurs and businesses from across the world Continue Reading
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News
17 Sep 2021
JP Morgan launch of UK digital bank expected next week
JP Morgan will launch its UK digital retain bank next week, and continental Europe will be next if it’s a success Continue Reading
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News
16 Sep 2021
BT gifts small businesses £7.5m in street advertising as Street Hub 2.0 units go live
Local businesses in Kensington and Chelsea are given the chance to advertise for free via digital screens in Street Hub 2.0 units while research reveals over 60% of small firms say local advertising will boost awareness of their business Continue Reading
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News
16 Sep 2021
UK on a roll with 5G in second quarter of 2021
After two years of stagnant speeds, UK next-generation communications network industry gets into gear in terms of download speeds and availability as all stakeholders work to make conditions ripe for opportunity, with Three UK a ‘decisive’ winner in the second quarter Continue Reading
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News
16 Sep 2021
Apple unveils iPhone 13 product line
The money truck is set to roll again as Apple launches new flagship device attributed with pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in a smartphone Continue Reading
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News
15 Sep 2021
Transport for London contracts TCS as it modernises taxi and private hire operation
TfL signs 10-year deal with Indian IT services giant to digitally transform taxi and private hire administration Continue Reading
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Blog Post
15 Sep 2021
StreamNative unifies messaging across the ‘data lifecyle’
StreamNative is a unified messaging and streaming platform. With native streaming in mind, it’s good to know that StreamNative was founded by the original developers of Apache Pulsar. As many will ... Continue Reading
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News
14 Sep 2021
Mass health tracker data breach has UK impact
The leak of a database of 61 million users of health-tracking devices includes records on individuals located in the UK Continue Reading
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News
14 Sep 2021
Vodafone: Tech will be driving force for UK achieving net-zero targets
Study urges UK government to deploy 5G, IoT and other digital and connectivity technologies in its forthcoming energy efficiency and sustainability strategy, claiming this could reduce emissions by up to 4% a year Continue Reading
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Blog Post
14 Sep 2021
Geo-location now firmly on developer app map
Ordnance Survey (OS) created its OS Data Hub a year ago in a move aimed to (hopefully) transform the way developers access and work with OS data. The Computer Weekly team has followed this ... Continue Reading
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News
14 Sep 2021
Apple patches ForcedEntry vulnerability used by spyware firm NSO
Apple patches ForcedEntry vulnerability that was used to target political activists with spyware Continue Reading
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News
13 Sep 2021
Smishing attacks up sevenfold in six months
Scam text messages are reaching pandemic proportions, thanks in part to the pandemic Continue Reading
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News
13 Sep 2021
Virgin Media O2 and Fotokite trial 5G connected tethered drone
Swiss drone company partners with UK telecoms operator to test 5G-enabled, tethered drones in a simulated rescue mission as part of a trial to elevate possibilities for emergency services and first responders Continue Reading
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News
10 Sep 2021
Providers drive into the core network fast lane as 5G race accelerates
Study finds that in the next-generation network arena, 5G standalone core dominates key service provider activity, with an enduring need for agility and responsiveness Continue Reading
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News
10 Sep 2021
National Broadband takes on UK fibre with 5G business broadband
New 5G-based broadband complements existing 4G infrastructure and aims to offer towns and cities compelling alternative to fibre broadband Continue Reading
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News
10 Sep 2021
Microsoft, Nokia seal space, 5G agreement for South Australia
IT giant and leading communications technology provider team to work with South Australian development board and local companies to bring together interdisciplinary experts to develop, test, and deploy new space technologies Continue Reading
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Blog Post
10 Sep 2021
Contentstack: What is a micro-frontend approach?
We know what a backend is in software terms - it's all the componentry that go towards bringing our platform and infrastructure layers into being so that we can start to create code-based ... Continue Reading
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News
09 Sep 2021
OneWeb achieves higher orbit with Eutelsat investment, AT&T deal
Controversial UK government and Bharti-owned satellite operator closes investment from leading French satellite operator and seals deal with US comms giant to provide high-speed broadband connectivity to hard-to-reach locations via satellite Continue Reading
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News
09 Sep 2021
UK government reveals £4m trial to use streetlamps and bus shelters to boost 5G
Two-year project will begin to ramp up use of street furniture and public buildings to host 5G radio kit, with CCTV poles, traffic signals and other roadside infrastructure potentially used to boost coverage Continue Reading
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Blog Post
09 Sep 2021
Another girl, another palate
The launch of dating app Power of Music (POM), which matches up users who like the same music to spare them from ever having to grow as human beings or have any new experiences whatsoever, has ... Continue Reading
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News
09 Sep 2021
Ericsson gets smart with 5G network services deployment
Leading comms tech provider keeps up the pace of launches of technologies supporting next-generation network development with modular suite of tools and services Continue Reading
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Blog Post
08 Sep 2021
Mendix makes, merchandises, meters & moulds
The low-code/no-code cognoscenti (arguably) don’t need to tell us that the pandemic highlighted just how acute the shortage of traditional software developers is... as if to form some sort of hors ... Continue Reading
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News
07 Sep 2021
Only a tenth of global vehicles adopt ADAS
Huge opportunity knocks in the realm of advanced in-vehicle software as surprisingly low number of global cars make use of ADAS features Continue Reading
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News
07 Sep 2021
Banking anti-fraud scheme blocks 65% more fraud
Scheme designed to protect vulnerable people against banking fraud has been expanded to include online scams Continue Reading
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News
06 Sep 2021
Qualcomm, Google bring premium and intelligent in-vehicle experiences to Renault Mégane
Electric version of French car range to use third-generation Snapdragon automotive cockpit platforms and Google Technologies to design ‘seamless and cutting-edge’ in-car experiences Continue Reading
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News
03 Sep 2021
Hybrid work boom sees 170% increase in TalkTalk full-fibre footprint
Business growth and new ways of working have contributed to increasing investment in UK operator’s FTTP offering and wider business network over the past year as demand for reliable, gigabit broadband soars Continue Reading
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News
03 Sep 2021
Wirepas gains €10m injection to accelerate first non-cellular 5G tech development
Increased client demand ramps up commercial launch of new enterprise IoT and 5G standard technology, now slated for 2022 Continue Reading
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News
03 Sep 2021
Vodafone taps Ericsson to halve 5G energy consumption, reinforces 4G network
Vodafone announces update to its network strategy, in particular how it is transitioning and refarming 3G spectrum to 4G, and deployment of a new 5G radio that saw energy consumption decrease Continue Reading
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Blog Post
03 Sep 2021
GitLab UnReview is open DevOps + Machine Learning (DevMLOpenOps)
A lot goes on at GitLab. Among the work executed over the summer season was the acquisition of UnReview, a machine learning (ML) based technology for automatically identifying appropriate expert ... Continue Reading
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News
03 Sep 2021
5G-ENCODE reveals next phase of network slicing for industrial 5G
UK government backed next-generation network project 5G-ENCODE switches on the second phase of its network at the National Composites Centre, as it bids to move a step closer to realising the commercial benefits of 5G in manufacturing Continue Reading
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News
02 Sep 2021
Post-Covid home Wi-Fi consumer needs, expectations fundamentally altered
Study finds remote workers encounter significantly more home Wi-Fi issues than before the pandemic, with most reporting daily issues with their home wireless networks Continue Reading
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News
02 Sep 2021
How high can the contactless card limit go without two-factor authentication?
The spending limit for contactless cards has reached an eyebrow-raising triple-digit figure – £100 – raising questions about the need for user authentication Continue Reading
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News
02 Sep 2021
Global smartphone sales grow 10.8% in Q2 2021
Research finds global smartphone arena showing double-digit growth despite supply constraints, production disruption, component shortages, factory shutdowns and closure of retail businesses Continue Reading
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News
31 Aug 2021
Nokia presses pause on O-RAN Alliance
Citation of leading Chinese technology firms by US government department leads to Finnish comms tech giant halting activities in open comms software body Continue Reading