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 Dec 2024
Railway connectivity on track to break $1bn revenue mark
Research finds spending on Future Railway Mobile Communication System based on 5G and LTE networks will gain speed over the next three years, with Asia being the engine of growth Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
19 Dec 2024
Nokia and e& UAE claim world first in end-to-end network slicing for premium apps
Intent-based network slicing solution allows leading MENA operator to enhance user experiences for premium services such as enterprise applications Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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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
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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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
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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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
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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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
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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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
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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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
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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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
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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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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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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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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
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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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
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
31 Aug 2021
Zoom posts first billion-dollar revenue quarter
Pandemic conferencing breakout star sees revenues and subs maintain robust growth track in second quarter. Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
31 Aug 2021
Singtel counts on telco edge to crack enterprise 5G market
Singtel is counting on its investments in its multi-access edge compute platform to stand out in the enterprise market for 5G services Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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Blog Post
30 Aug 2021
A singular approach to binary management (BinOps)
Jeremiah was a bullfrog, so he was always comfortable in water, or on land. JFrog Ltd on the other hand has decided to call itself a liquid software company, not because it doesn’t boast the ... Continue Reading
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27 Aug 2021
AT&T teams with Cisco to boost enterprise-based IoT
Leading US operator and comms and networking tech giant say 5G network stands ready to deliver lower latency and faster speeds for enterprise customer internet-of-things deployments using 5G certified devices Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Blog Post
27 Aug 2021
JetBrains 'boosts' continuous integration & deployment
JetBrains is the company that created an extended family of integrated development environments (IDE) for various programming languages and designed Kotlin, a modern programming language that ... Continue Reading
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News
26 Aug 2021
Mobile trade-ins return more than half a billion dollars to US consumers in Q2
Second-quarter 2021 edition of mobile device tracker shows more than 150% year-on-year growth, with mobile device trade-in programmes back to pre-pandemic levels Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
26 Aug 2021
Vilicom taps Mavenir for UK’s first offshore Open RAN private network for windfarm connectivity
Ending a week in which it announced technology for incorporating 2G into Open RAN standards and made a strategic acquisition to enhance its customer engagement platform, cloud-native networks software provider deploys private LTE network for windfarm application in Scotland Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
26 Aug 2021
Zoom plots path to hybrid return to the workplace
Pandemic’s breakout conferencing tool provider plans to support the new normal of hybrid working with systems recognising both remote and in-office work Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
25 Aug 2021
Mavenir acquires Telestax, demos world’s first 2G containerised architecture
Just after announcing technology for incorporating 2G into Open RAN standards, cloud-native networks software provider makes strategic acquisition to enhance its business messaging and customer engagement platform Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Opinion
25 Aug 2021
Basel III: How fintech can provide allocated gold for banks
Banking rules that were over 10 years in the making as a response to the financial crisis have finally come into effect, marking a seismic shift for European banks and their dealings with gold – potentially completely altering the landscape of precious metal investment. Sylvia Carrasco, CEO of Goldex, explains Continue Reading
By- Sylvia Carrasco
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News
24 Aug 2021
Optus unveils first Australian demo of 5G NR-DC
Australian operator and global comms tech firms demonstrate new radio dual connectivity technology in Sydney, boosting 5G coverage area while maintaining superfast 5G speeds Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
24 Aug 2021
Charge Analytics goes Soracom to connect advanced IoT monitoring and control
Internet-of-things solutions provider taps IoT connectivity firm to provide reliable cellular comms to simplify sending data to the cloud and support monitoring of environmental factors in highly regulated industries Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
24 Aug 2021
Ericsson takes core 5G tech to Taiwan, Faroe Islands operators
Ericsson supports Asia Pacific Telecom to launch first 5G non-standalone multi-operator core network, while Faroese Telecom inks exclusive 5G core and radio access network deal Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
23 Aug 2021
A1 selects Nokia, Ericsson tech for service roll-outs across middle Europe
Provider of digital services and communications solutions in Central and Eastern Europe chooses Nordic network technology suppliers for 5G roll-out in key selected markets Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
23 Aug 2021
Vilicom, Virgin Media O2 boost enterprise comms with commercial Open RAN
Global network design and management firm teams with recently merged operator to roll out one of the first commercial sites built on its Open RAN technology platform Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
23 Aug 2021
Telekom Romania taps Mavenir to deliver cloud-native IMS, VoLTE and VoWi-Fi nets
Move to virtualised IMS with tech from open communications software provider will facilitate operator’s network transition to 4G/LTE and 5G Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Blog Post
23 Aug 2021
Akamai ‘API accelerators’ up developer edge game
Although Akamai sounds a lot like it could be a Japanese games developer company, the organisation is in fact a cloud-services focused Content Delivery Network (CDN) business with a focus on cyber ... Continue Reading
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Feature
20 Aug 2021
First priorities for the third workplace
Almost 18 months since Covid-19 caused an almost overnight pivot to home working for many firms, hybrid working seems here to stay for knowledge workers. But the role of the 'third workspace' is not yet entirely clear Continue Reading
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19 Aug 2021
NEC, Fujitsu begin 5G base station Open RAN tech interoperability testing
Japanese tech giants team up to accelerate the global reach of base station equipment conforming to O-RAN specifications and aim to stimulate growth and innovation in the open 5G market Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
19 Aug 2021
Vodafone aims for accelerated transformation in UK water industry with ‘unique’ IoT offering
UK operator’s new internet of things offering enables water companies to integrate a range of devices and sensors into a single platform to reduce wastage and improve efficiency Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
19 Aug 2021
How Bet365 addressed Apple’s iOS App Store policy changes
Apps on the iOS app store need to be more ‘Apple like’, with a common user experience. We find out how Bet365 achieved app portability Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
19 Aug 2021
Challenger banks make reputational gains in business banking
The business banking sector is a big target for digital challengers and some are already building good reputations in the market Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
18 Aug 2021
Qualcomm claims new era with 5G, AI-enabled autonomous drones
Global mobile chip leader says platform will accelerate and scale development for manufacturers to deliver ‘powerful’ purpose-built craft that will see use cases in enterprise and industrial 5G Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Feature
18 Aug 2021
How mobile operators can cope with staycation boom and sport lockdowns lifting
The periods of lockdown implemented in response to the Covid-19 pandemic led to new mobile network traffic patterns. How can operators adapt to shifting consumer behaviours and continue delivering high-quality experiences? Continue Reading
By- Kevin Hasley, RootMetrics
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Blog Post
17 Aug 2021
Tech in Estonia: CybExer – let’s democratise cyber knowledge
Chief storytelling officer at Tallinn, Estonia headquartered CybExer Lauri Almann is passionate on the subject of cybersecurity and wants to see a new approach to knowledge at a number of levels. ... Continue Reading
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News
17 Aug 2021
What will be the bank branch balance in the digital age?
Will the traditional banks be permanently disadvantaged by the need to retain bank branches or could they turn it to their advantage? Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
16 Aug 2021
5G smartphone penetration to reach tipping point in 2025
As consumers adopt 5G smartphones to take advantage of high speeds and reduced latency of next-gen networks, hardware suppliers will need to build out new device capabilities to encourage consumers to upgrade regularly and avoid churn Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Blog Post
15 Aug 2021
Tech in Estonia: What to expect
There has, of course, been a continuing global pandemic. As the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) contagion took hold and world governments started to implement national and local lockdowns, the technology ... Continue Reading
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News
13 Aug 2021
5G fixed wireless access broadband to rack up 60 million subscribers by 2026
Demand for efficient home broadband access expected to drive deployments and migration of FWA Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
12 Aug 2021
Project Endeavour concludes with autonomous vehicle passenger rides in London
Multi-city demonstration of autonomous vehicle services ends with public showcase in London using co-ordinated fleet of six vehicles to host passenger rides for first time Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
12 Aug 2021
United Group contract sees Nokia hail core 3G/4G/5G tech success
Southeast Europe alternative telecom enhances wireless network so that it can transfer large volumes of data fast, securely and with very low latency to cope with surge in connected devices and other demands from mobile users Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
11 Aug 2021
Global fintech investments reach new heights
The global financial technology industry is emerging from the pandemic-triggered slowdown with record levels of investment to fuel further growth Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
10 Aug 2021
Banks could be blocked from closing branches through FCA legislation
UK financial services regulator the Financial Conduct Authority considers legislation that could block some bank branch closures to ensure citizens have easy access to cash Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
10 Aug 2021
Global 5G market set for 3.2 billion connections by 2026
Study suggests that as network orchestration tools maximise monetisation, next-generation infrastructures will grow at a staggering rate of 940% over the next five years Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
10 Aug 2021
How Grab is using Kafka in fraud detection
Grab is using Apache Kafka in its fraud detection and prevention platform to ingest event streams from its mobile software development kits and client backends to pick up fraudulent activities Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
09 Aug 2021
Need for strong internet connection keeps Brits indoors
Study from leading UK communications provider highlights that although a new normal is coming for a significant number of UK workers, so are new problems and the need to create a better work-life balance Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
09 Aug 2021
Healthcare providers to deliver 765 million teleconsultations globally by 2025
Research reveals patients will use remote consultation services 3.6 times per year on average, but need for mobile devices and connectivity will limit uptake of telehealth services to developed regions Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
06 Aug 2021
Vodafone claims UK first with voice-integrated Wi-Fi booster with Alexa built-in
UK operator expands capability of in-home broadband infrastructure with Wi-Fi booster with built-in voice control, hybrid 4G broadband backup and dedicated Wi-Fi support Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
06 Aug 2021
Apple unveils plans to scan US iPhones for child sex abuse images
Apple will introduce child sexual abuse material detection for US users later this year, but some experts are worried that the technology could be repurposed to scan phones for other kinds of content Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
06 Aug 2021
Verizon, AWS take mobile edge computing to 13 of top 20 US metro areas
Developers and businesses in three new locations now able to build and deploy applications at the edge of communication provider’s wireless network through AWS Wavelength Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
05 Aug 2021
Vodafone Spain modernises customer relationship management platform with Amdocs
Modernisation programme aims to enable Vodafone Spain to reduce the total cost of ownership and improve operational efficiency, automation and performance of its CRM system Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
04 Aug 2021
Nokia, Taiwan Mobile claim first 5G carrier aggregation call in standalone architecture
Trial declared successful in aggregating spectrum in the 700MHz and 3500MHz bands for the first time to deliver enhanced connectivity and increased coverage and support Taiwanese operator’s vision to deliver 5G services. Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
04 Aug 2021
Fred IT replaces paper prescriptions with QR codes
Fred IT’s eRX Script Exchange is now used by 21,000 doctors and 95% of Australian pharmacies, delivering more than 11 million digital prescriptions by July 2021 Continue Reading
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News
03 Aug 2021
Government updates isolation criteria in Covid-19 app
NHS Covid-19 app adjusted to reduce the number of people receiving self-isolation alerts Continue Reading
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03 Aug 2021
Huawei courts Asian startups in cloud push
Huawei will spend $100m over three years to grow the startup ecosystem in key markets as it eyes a bigger slice of Asia’s cloud market Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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Tip
02 Aug 2021
7 Microsoft Power Apps benefits for content managers
Microsoft Power Apps can improve the speed of app development and enable easier app creation, which can benefit organizations and business users with minimal technical skills. Continue Reading
By- Reda Chouffani, Biz Technology Solutions
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News
30 Jul 2021
Hospitality firms must accelerate digital transformation to secure long-term recovery
Key retail sector must respond quickly to new post-pandemic digital-first demands and consumer behaviours to regain competitive edge, says study Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
30 Jul 2021
IDC: Double-digit global smartphone growth in second quarter
Analyst finds global consumers around the world continue to show the need for mobile devices, and a particular increasing willingness to buy 5G devices as price points go down Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
29 Jul 2021
Virgin Media O2 unveils UK fibre upgrade plan
Newly merged operator announces FTTP upgrade of fixed network starting this year with completion in 2028, taking advantage of what it says is efficient fibre deployment with ‘value accretive roll-out economics’ Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
29 Jul 2021
Verizon, Samsung complete fully virtualised C-band 5G data session
Tech giant and US operator announce C-band trial that they say paves the way for a more programmable, efficient and scalable 5G network Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
28 Jul 2021
5G adoption ‘purposely delayed’ by European network strategy decision-makers
Aiming to gain a deeper understanding of user perspectives on 5G, including adoption plans and implementation obstacles, research from IoT and wireless solutions provider claims to have found alarming lack of purpose to explore next-gen networks Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
28 Jul 2021
Apple posts all-time high for Q3 revenues
Global tech giant continues storming the consumer electronics industry, reporting record revenues for its June quarter featuring double-digit growth in each of its product categories and significant improvements in its services segment Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
28 Jul 2021
5G offers potential £6.3bn boost to UK manufacturing by 2030
In addition to outlining the potential of adding multi billions to the value of the UK manufacturing industry by the end of the decade, the UK operator recommends support for manufacturers to invest in 5G mobile private networks, and the creation of 5G test and innovation centres Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
27 Jul 2021
5G roamers to surpass 200 million by 2026
With travel restrictions around the world being slowly phased out, analyst predicts 4,500% growth in 5G roaming subscribers over the next five years Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
27 Jul 2021
Virgin Media O2 goes with Ericsson for 5G standalone core
Leading 5G infrastructure technology provider selected by newly merged UK operator to deploy its cloud-native, container-based, dual-mode 5G standalone core to pave the way to deliver connectivity to enable what are claimed to be the ‘most advanced’ enterprise applications and services Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
27 Jul 2021
US lawmakers call for probe into ‘arrogant’ spyware firm
US members of Congress have called for an investigation into NSO Group, the spyware supplier at the centre of a massive surveillance scandal Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
27 Jul 2021
TikTok sets up cyber security hub in Dublin
Dublin-based cyber centre will oversee the security of TikTok’s users across Europe Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
27 Jul 2021
Three UK calls for policy reform to supercharge rural gigabit broadband
Operator says 5G-based wireless internet could deliver gigabit broadband access to rural areas more quickly and cheaply than with standard fixed-line technology Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
26 Jul 2021
Qualcomm claims world first for 5G mmWave data connection
Showcasing what it believes will be features required in anticipated 5G mmWave roll-outs in China, mobile comms tech provider unveils mmWave capabilities for global expansion with support for 200MHz carrier bandwidth Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
23 Jul 2021
TfL under fire for relying on Uber facial-verification data in licensing decisions
TfL is facing numerous legal appeals from Uber drivers as a result of its decisions to revoke their private licences on the basis of mistaken information from Uber’s systems Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
23 Jul 2021
Plume surpasses a billion connected devices on software-defined network
Research from SaaS experience platform provider finds consumers have accelerated investment in smart home devices during the pandemic Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly