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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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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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28 Sep 2023
EE claims network experience leadership among UK mobile operators
Latest guide to understanding the true experience on offer from the UK’s mobile operators sees not one market best company, but BT-owned comms provider scoops lion’s share of awards Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
28 Sep 2023
NTT, Qualcomm drive AI at the network edge
Mobile platform giant and leading IT infrastructure and services company invest in and accelerate the development of the 5G device ecosystem, including edge-as-a-service offering and 5G-enabled chipsets with AI models built in Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Blog Post
27 Sep 2023
Confluent Current 2023: Day two keynote
Confluent hosted day two of Current 2023 ‘next generation of Kafka Summit’ in San Jose, California this week. The Computer Weekly Open Source Insider team were in residence and ready to download - ... Continue Reading
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27 Sep 2023
Satcom market set for decade of expansion
Space-based connectivity sector set for much higher orbit as new satellite technology acts as catalyst for improved economics, including lower-capacity pricing and capability to provide higher provisioning rates per site Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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26 Sep 2023
Ericsson, Telefónica ink memorandum of understanding for Open RAN cloud evolution
Leading operator and global communications tech provider embark on collaboration to deal with shift in future mobile networks towards cloud-based open networks Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
26 Sep 2023
Northern Ireland to open largest 5G testbed set for smart manufacturing
UK authority on advanced digital technology announces launch of what it says will be the largest 5G testbed in Northern Ireland Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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26 Sep 2023
CBRS network infrastructure set to be $1.5bn opportunity by 2026
Study calculates that annual spending on LTE and 5G NR-based CBRS network infrastructure – which includes RAN, mobile core and transport network equipment – will boom over next three years Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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25 Sep 2023
Casi gets into gear with Hyundai to bring car subscriptions to Europe
Case teams with Hyundai to see its car subscription tech platform be the provider of all technical aspects needed to scale Mocean vehicle services to new European markets Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Definition
25 Sep 2023
Android Open Source Project (AOSP)
The Android Open Source Project (AOSP) is the repository of source code and the foundation which maintains it that is responsible for the core of the Android operating system. Continue Reading
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Definition
25 Sep 2023
sideloading
Sideloading is the installation of an application on a mobile device without using the device's official application distribution method. Continue Reading
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News
25 Sep 2023
Apple fixes three vulnerabilities found by spyware researchers
Apple has patched three more vulnerabilities uncovered by spyware and surveillance researchers at The Citizen Lab Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
25 Sep 2023
Virgin Media O2 trials connected farm of the future
UK operator enables mobile communication from anywhere on a farm, and installs network of sensors to monitor items such as soil conditions, machinery, livestock and land boundaries Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
22 Sep 2023
Peachtree Corners smart city gets traffic management solution into gear
Pioneer US smart city teams with Intelligent Traffic Control for vehicle control system that can be applied to existing infrastructure to measure traffic and predict and mitigate congestion for safer, more sustainable and efficient travel experience Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
22 Sep 2023
Intelsat checks in on Airbus to expand in-flight connectivity
Integrated satellite and terrestrial networks provider’s multi-orbit service will be available for factory and retrofit-installed in-flight connectivity systems as manufacturer further expands customer base for its built-in satcom connectivity solution aircraft families Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
22 Sep 2023
UK towns and cities gain funding to trial smart connectivity
Six areas across the UK awarded funding delivered through Smart Infrastructure Pilots Programme to test smart street lamps that can house electric vehicle charging hubs and boost wireless coverage Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
22 Sep 2023
Betacom, UScellular claim first for private-public hybrid 5G networks
Fourth-largest full-service wireless carrier in US strikes partnership with private wireless network provider to accelerate digital transformation for US enterprises, advancing Industry 4.0 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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21 Sep 2023
GSMA: 5G enters next phase
State of the union report on 5G notes focus over the next few years will be on improving coverage in less densely populated areas while also ramping up investment to support 5G standalone, 5G-Advanced use cases Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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20 Sep 2023
Starlink tops satellite performance ratings
As the space-based connectivity sector gains increasing momentum, research finds that market leading satellite provider hits high levels of customer satisfaction for users in France, Germany, Italy, New Zealand and the UK in Q2 2023 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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19 Sep 2023
Braverman puts pressure on Meta to pause end-to-end encryption plans
The home secretary is calling on Meta to halt its plans to introduce encrypted messaging services on Facebook and Instagram until the company puts measures in place to detect abuse Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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19 Sep 2023
EE updates 3G network closure dates
UK’s leading mobile operator releases more specific details about plans to devote spectrum resources to 4G and 5G services, and announces 3G scheme with charity Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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19 Sep 2023
Viavi projects gain Open Networks Ecosystem funding
Telecoms testing expert and partners gain slice of UK Department of Science, Innovation and Technology’s £88m 5G development fund to advance applications development over Open RAN networks Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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19 Sep 2023
MTN standardises on IoT connectivity platform
African mobile network operator standardises on Integra platform for its next-generation global eSIM IoT offering to provide connectivity, bundles, verticals and value-added services Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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18 Sep 2023
Satellite ecosystem launches drive to boost global connectivity
Report from global non-profit association of the satellite ecosystem finds doubling the population connected via satellite could generate global socio-economic benefits exceeding $250bn Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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18 Sep 2023
Satellite 5G networks to gain lucrative orbit over next seven years
Study predicts huge spike in additional revenue for satellite services operators for 5G comms to 2030, and outlined prospects for 6G networks, including coverage and throughput capabilities Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
18 Sep 2023
Texas A&M University deploys IP Wave optical solutions for private 5G network
Leading US applied research facility university deploys optical technology in private 5G network to support advanced experimentation, technology development, testing and evaluation across a range of disciplines Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
15 Sep 2023
Cash injection of £88m announced for UK 5G mobile network R&D
Latest part of UK government plan to boost mobile services sees funding awarded to 19 projects through the Open Networks Ecosystem (ONE) competition designed to demonstrate the feasibility and reliability of open 5G connectivity Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
15 Sep 2023
EdgeUno deploys Ciena to improve network connectivity in Brazil, Mexico
Leading Latin American communications and infrastructure company provider taps optical comms tech firm to add what it calls significant capacity to support cloud and on-demand services Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
14 Sep 2023
Google, Microsoft and Mozilla push browser updates to foil zero-day
A zero-day in Google’s Chrome browser was first reported by surveillance researchers at The Citizen Lab and Apple, but also affects other browsers Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
14 Sep 2023
Liquid opens tap on Kenya and Ethiopia fibre link
Cassava Technologies subsidiary announces two new cross-border fibre routes designed to allow for greater efficiency and reliable regional connectivity, both key to the economic development of key territories Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
13 Sep 2023
SES, Starlink claim cruise industry’s first integrated MEO-LEO service
Satellite provider cashes in on strong momentum of the maritime connectivity business, particularly in the cruise segment, claiming first end-to-end connectivity service delivering bandwidth capacity of up to 3 Gbps per ship Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Blog Post
13 Sep 2023
Hackajob CEO: Why soft skills matter for an enhanced developer experience
This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network written by Mark Chaffey, CEO of hackajob - a tech careers marketplace that aims to put power back in the hands of those working in ... Continue Reading
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12 Sep 2023
Samsung, Qualcomm claim 5G breakthrough
Mobile platform giant and leading comms tech provider reveal they have successfully delivered a technological innovation for 5G network speed, performance and flexibility Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
08 Sep 2023
Virgin Media O2 to begin switching off 3G network in 2025
As its network evolves and looking to enhance customer experience and improve services, VMO2 announces plans to pull plug on legacy mobile network to focus on upgrading faster, more reliable and energy-efficient infrastructure Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
08 Sep 2023
Apple patches Blastpass exploit abused by spyware makers
Apple has patched two vulnerabilities that formed an exploit chain which has been allegedly abused by spyware company NSO Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
07 Sep 2023
Mobile broadband approaches full regional reach in Asia-Pacific
Report from global mobile industry trade body finds mobile broadband networks are fundamental to national development in APAC as digital transformation accelerates Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
07 Sep 2023
UK minister fails to reassure tech companies over encryption risk
Technology companies say reassurances by government ministers that they have no intention of weakening end-to-end encrypted communication services do not go far enough Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
07 Sep 2023
Air Canada taps Intelsat for expanded fleet connectivity
Long-term relationship between satellite connectivity provider and Canada’s leading airline expands to include 100 additional aircraft equipped for Wi-Fi with craft using new antenna Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
07 Sep 2023
Hyundai to launch in-car payments in US
Hyundai will launch an in-car payments service in the US when the company’s latest car model is launched next year Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
06 Sep 2023
Qualcomm gets into higher gear with in-car connectivity
Leading mobile technology platform provider announces slew of deals with leading automotive manufacturers to deploy its Snapdragon-based services Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
06 Sep 2023
French supreme court dismisses legal challenge to EncroChat cryptophone evidence
Defence lawyers plan to appeal to the European Court of Human Rights after the French supreme court disallowed an appeal over the legality of EncroChat evidence Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
06 Sep 2023
German court unclear whether intercepted EncroChat cryptophone messages are legally admissible
Germany’s Federal Constitutional Court is waiting to hear five complaints that could decide whether data from the hacked EncroChat phone network can be lawfully used in German courts, but situation remains unclear for now Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
06 Sep 2023
Orange and Huawei seek platform opportunity in Saudi Arabia
Business services arm of leading operator and global communications technology provider cut key deals for internet of things, smart cities and cloud infrastructure in increasingly important part of EMEA region Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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05 Sep 2023
Zoom looks to transcend AI hype with Companion
Collaboration and comms technology firm makes further addition to comms platform to help improve collaboration and productivity through generative AI-powered assistant Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
04 Sep 2023
Deutsche Telekom-led consortium demos multi-supplier non-real-time RAN optimisation
Partnership sees trail of non-real-time radio access network intelligent controller technology based on O-RAN specifications to bring intelligence and programmability to RAN by enabling third-party applications to manage and optimise radio resources Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
01 Sep 2023
TDC taps Ericsson to launch first 5G Standalone network in Denmark
Danish operator switches on 5G Standalone network to offer consumers, enterprises and industries opportunities across self-driving cars, remote work, healthcare and mission-critical operations Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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31 Aug 2023
Vodafone begins volume deployment of OpenRAN across England and Wales
In the largest deployment of the technology in the country, leading UK operator announces that it is replacing legacy technology with virtualised OpenRAN on 2,500 sites across Wales and South-West England Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
31 Aug 2023
Industrial gateways gain as global satellite IoT subscriber base gains higher orbit
Studies reveal growing importance of satellite platforms in propelling growth in uptake of IoT technology for which essential devices in industry are steadily growing in number Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
31 Aug 2023
Thousands of Klarna staff access ChatGPT Enterprise
Fintech unicorn Klarna has become an early adopter of the enterprise version of ChatGPT as it continues to focus on artificial intelligence Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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31 Aug 2023
SES furthers Asian satellite broadband services reach with Telemor
Satellite operator’s medium-Earth orbit system chosen to enable mobile operator in Timor-Leste to deliver improved broadband services across the island country in Asia Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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30 Aug 2023
5G network slicing value hits $19bn but growth stalls
Research finds that much anticipated and increasingly investigated aspect of next-gen mobiles has hit complexity headwinds, leading to slowdown in expansion market that is nearing $20bn in value Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
30 Aug 2023
8x8 adds to AI self-service capabilities with voice interactions for customer assistant
Open beta programme sees launch of service based on conversational artificial intelligence designed to allow contact centre customers to add voice self-service capabilities Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
30 Aug 2023
July sees huge jump in open banking payments
The number of open banking payments in the UK have doubled over the past year, according to latest figures Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
30 Aug 2023
Supersport Park stadium introduces OpenWiFi to drive connectivity experience
Deployment at the 22,000-seater Supersport Park cricket ground in South Africa marks the first use of TIP infrastructure and software capabilities to enable increased business opportunities as well as improved customer experience Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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29 Aug 2023
Huawei, Ericsson ink long-term patent cross-licensing agreement
Rival tech firms and contributors of standard essential patents for mobile communication recognise value of each other’s intellectual property in agreement designed to create stronger patent environment Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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29 Aug 2023
BT, Nokia team to boost 5G SA capabilities to meet future demand
Offering a boost in performance for its future 5G standalone network, leading UK telco teams with comms tech provider to demonstrate enhanced 5G SA uplink performance through aggregation of two spectrum carriers Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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24 Aug 2023
VMware appoints Federated Wireless to deliver private 4G, 5G mobile networks
Set to become initially available before the fourth quarter of 2023, managed connectivity service to accelerate edge digital transformation Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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23 Aug 2023
Midco and Plume partner to ‘revolutionise’ Wi-Fi experience for small businesses
US provider of fibre and fixed wireless technology services teams with SaaS experience platform to launch Wi-Fi 6 solution designed to ensure superior wireless coverage, tailored to the needs of small businesses Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
23 Aug 2023
Tata Communications launches global, 5G Roaming Lab
Global digital ecosystem enabler announces launch of cloud-based 5G Roaming Laboratory to allow trial of 5G standalone network use cases before introducing services to enterprise customers Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
23 Aug 2023
Kura rolls out Avaya Enterprise Cloud to transform customer experience
UK’s largest independent outsourcer replaces five legacy systems to deliver lower TCO, advanced contact centre features on-demand, scalability and external platform integration Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
23 Aug 2023
Innovative UK SMEs spend half of turnover on tech
UK SMEs are increasing spending on technology, with dedicated IT teams set up to enable them to keep pace with tech change Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
23 Aug 2023
Enterprise elevated in Zoom Q2
Collaboration and communications technology provider releases second-quarter results showing steady increase in total revenue and significant rise in enterprise revenue Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Opinion
22 Aug 2023
The right digital tools on the go for SMEs
SMEs should look out for business laptops that come with the performance, durability and easy management to empower their hybrid workforce to be more productive while on the move Continue Reading
By- Siew TH
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News
22 Aug 2023
Nokia, RouteThis look to enhance Wi-Fi quality, performance
As providing high-quality broadband user experiences in the home has long been a challenge for operators to grapple with, leading tech firms announce in-building wireless connectivity services Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
21 Aug 2023
Vodafone, Ericsson successfully trial cloud gaming on 5G Standalone network slice
Trial at Coventry University said to showcase the transformative power of 5G Standalone network slicing Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
17 Aug 2023
Researchers demo fake airplane mode exploit that tricks iPhone users
Exploit chain that tricks a victim into believing their iOS device is offline in airplane mode when it is not could open the door to grave privacy concerns Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Blog Post
16 Aug 2023
What to expect from VMware Explore 2023
What was VMworld is now (as of 2022 and onwards) known as VMware Explore and the Computer Weekly Developer Network team has its multi–cloud bags packed ready to attend the show. Held at The ... Continue Reading
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15 Aug 2023
5G, eSIM now a must for IoT enterprises
Despite a recent step back by some tech players, research finds that enterprises are still embracing the internet of things and embedded subscriber identity module technology and are seeing positive outcomes Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
15 Aug 2023
Manchester United begins Extreme approach to upgraded Wi-Fi
Just a year after becoming football club’s official Wi-Fi network solutions and Wi-Fi analytics provider, cloud networking services provider kicks off new season with upgraded wireless infrastructure for the Red Devils Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
15 Aug 2023
TSB and Fintech Scotland lab open for applications
High street bank opens applications to its latest fintech programme in partnership with Fintech Scotland Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Blog Post
15 Aug 2023
What to expect from UiPath Forward VI
The Computer Weekly Developer Network team is headed to UiPath Forward VI, which is the sixth iteration of this event if you happen to struggle with Roman Numerals. Having been tracking all things ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
15 Aug 2023
GitLab developer lead: Why GitOps rocks
This is a guest post for Computer Weekly Open Source Insider written by Cesar Saavedra, developer evangelist at GitLab. Saavedra write in full as follows… GitOps and its context I want to talk ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
14 Aug 2023
SaaS series - Drata: Open APIs make compliance easy
This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network written by Brian Elmi in his role as VP of Product at Drata - the company is known for its technology that works to automate an ... Continue Reading
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News
11 Aug 2023
Cisco to boost internet of things offer with Working Group Two
Networking technology and services giant looks to enhance internet of things proposition with strategic acquisition of Norwegian pioneer of API consumable and programmable cloud native mobile services platform. Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
11 Aug 2023
Voxnube, Altigen unite for cloud-based Microsoft Teams phone systems in Europe
Partnership to combine voice offerings with multi-channel intelligent routing expertise to allow European enterprises to use Microsoft service as primary communications and collaboration platform Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
10 Aug 2023
BT, Ericsson claim 5G first with wideband FDD trial
UK’s top telco and leading global comms tech provider reveal results of trial demonstrated the benefits of configuring spectrum to pave way to standalone mobile networks supporting advanced applications Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
10 Aug 2023
Babylon Health faces downfall
GP at Hand provider once hailed by Matt Hancock looking to sell UK business after merger plans collapse Continue Reading
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09 Aug 2023
Three UK expands business offering with device management proposition
Cloud-based offering to enable UK operator to offer businesses ability to manage over-the-air configuration of devices, simplifying complex IT admin while securely increasing employee productivity Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
09 Aug 2023
DISH Network pivots to 5G as it recombines with EchoStar
Almost 15 years since they split, US communications and media companies enter definitive agreement to recombine to create global connectivity company and cash in on US 5G sector Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
09 Aug 2023
Increased security, resilience key drivers for 5G private mobile networks adoption
Study from global provider of automated test and assurance solutions for networks Spirent highlights critical importance of service-level management to enable enterprise business outcome Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
08 Aug 2023
MPs warn about growing prevalence of tech-enabled domestic abuse
The UK government must take action to prevent perpetrators from being able to use connected or smart technologies to conduct their domestic abuse, a select committee has warned Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
08 Aug 2023
Many UK organisations considering ChatGPT bans on employee devices
More than 60% of organisations in the UK have either banned, or are considering banning, the use of generative AI tools on employee- or business-owned devices Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
07 Aug 2023
Solid Q2 results as Three builds 100th Shared Rural Network site
In midst of dealing with strategic merger with erstwhile rival, telco announces construction completion of 100 sites as part of network build-out designed to provide 4G connectivity to 37,000+ rural premises across the UK Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
07 Aug 2023
Global smartphone shipments decline year on year for eighth consecutive quarter
Omdia study reveals headwinds now buffeting the once unstoppable smartphone industry and predicts times will be tough for the industry until the end of 2023 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
07 Aug 2023
Rise in fraudsters spoofing the websites of leading UK banks
Despite safeguards to protect customers from scams, UK retail banks are still seeing high volumes of fake phishing websites exploiting their brands, and the problem seems to be increasing in scope and scale Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Blog Post
07 Aug 2023
What to expect from Progress DevReach 2023
Not in Las Vegas, not in Barcelona, not in San Francisco, Paris, London or Munich, this year the Computer Weekly Developer Network team is headed to Sofia, Bulgaria for Progress DevReach 2023. ... Continue Reading
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03 Aug 2023
Scottish NHS trust ducks fine after staff shared patient data via WhatsApp
NHS Lanarkshire has been issued a formal reprimand by the ICO after staff members used WhatsApp to share patients’ personal data with one another Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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03 Aug 2023
Vodafone teams with DCC to upgrade Britain’s smart meter system
UK operator provides 4G and IoT expertise to help company responsible for overseeing and managing the UK’s smart meter infrastructure deliver on strategy to develop, manage and optimise energy assets Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
03 Aug 2023
UK government explores plan to open £160m satellite broadband fund
Second UK government connectivity funding announcement in two days sees plan to expand space-based broadband and 5G coverage for remote areas Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
02 Aug 2023
Virgin Media O2 claims UK 5G SA private network first
Low-cost plug-and-play private network launched to unlock connectivity for industries whenever and wherever they need it Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
02 Aug 2023
Scotland’s most remote emergency services connected by 4G coverage
Operator reveals role in partnership to deliver hitherto unavailable 4G coverage across the Highlands and Islands to help close signal blackspots and connect emergency services across the most remote areas of Scotland Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
02 Aug 2023
Pig butchers caught using ChatGPT to con victims
Romance scammers looking to con people out of their savings appear to be turning to generative AI tools to save time and effort Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
01 Aug 2023
Vodafone, Nokia team to introduce business-focused converged charging
Cloud-based system designed to support operator’s business arm’s move towards digital services Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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01 Aug 2023
UK government announces 5G Innovation Regions fund
Applications now open for £40m financing designed to unlock 5G benefits across the UK with aim of sparking local ‘digital revolutions’ and pioneer digital connectivity for residents and businesses Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Blog Post
31 Jul 2023
CWDN series: DevEx - Kubecost: Going beyond commoditised value
This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network written by Thomas Evans in his role as director of engineering at Kubecost, a solution for Kubernetes cost management. Evans writes in ... Continue Reading
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31 Jul 2023
Mobile satellite connectivity soars for Eutelsat across fiscal year
Financial year sees leading satellite operator bring into service three new craft, and also sees it justify business pivot to supporting fast-growing space connectivity sector Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
31 Jul 2023
Sateliot, Telefónica claim 5G first for roaming connection from space
Low-earth orbit 5G IoT satellite constellation provider teams with Spain-based global telco to extend cellular network roaming to space in test supervised by European Space Agency Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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31 Jul 2023
Baicells, Alef, Sky Packets team to take LTE networks across unserved communities
Community connectivity programme takes advantage of funding options and Private CBRS networks to deliver affordable broadband and digital equity for the unconnected Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Blog Post
31 Jul 2023
CWDN series: DevEx - Stack Overflow: Cracking the productivity conundrum
This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network written by Joy Cicman Liuzzo in her role as VP of Product Marketing at Stack Overflow. Liuzzo writes in full as follows... Many ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
29 Jul 2023
CWDN series: DevEx – D2iQ: The platform engineering experience
This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network written Deepak Goel, CTO of D2iQ. With many pressures being put on them, DevOps teams simply can’t keep up with the Ops demands. This ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
27 Jul 2023
CWDN series: DevEx – Penpot: For good front-ends, build bridges with design
This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network written by Alonso Torres in his role as a software engineer at Kaleidos working on Penpot. Penpot is an open source design-to-code ... Continue Reading