Mobile networking

Google battles BT in patent row

Google has launched legal action against BT, accusing the British firm of four counts of patent infringement Continue Reading

Interview: Phil Smith, CEO of Cisco UK & Ireland

Cisco's UK CEO talks about innovation, wireless vs wired and software defined networking at the company’s annual Cisco Live event in London Continue Reading

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• Jennifer Scott, TechTarget

Technology in the dock

In this issue of CW Europe we take a look at tablet security, through a range of case studies, highlighting the benefits and downfalls of mobile computing. You will also find information about the European Parliament’s decision to provide a new single patent law regulation and one court to cover intentions across the continent. Continue Reading

Nokia bounces back in Q4

Nokia returned to profit in the fourth quarter of 2012, reporting profit of €439m and sales of over €8bn Continue Reading

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• Jennifer Scott, TechTarget

Met Police to equip officers with 30,000 mobile devices

The Metropolitan Police wants to roll out 30,000 mobile and tablet devices to officers this year to give better information on the beat Continue Reading

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• Kathleen Hall, TechTarget

VoIP awareness up but user numbers remain low

A report from Ofcom claims four in five consumers know what voice over internet protocol (VoIP) is, but just 29% use the technology Continue Reading

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• Jennifer Scott, TechTarget

Extreme teleworking from Everest Base Camp

Technical project manager Astrid Byro is planning to work remotely from 5000m above sea-level in the Himalayas using a Kindle Fire Continue Reading

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• Caroline Baldwin, Freelance editor and journalist

Ofcom proposes early exit to combat price rises

Regulator Ofcom says users should be able to leave mobile, broadband and landline contracts without charge if their provider ups the price Continue Reading

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• Jennifer Scott, TechTarget

Samsung requests US ban on Ericsson products

Samsung has filed a complaint against several Ericsson products with the US International Trade Commission (ITC). Continue Reading

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• Caroline Baldwin, Freelance editor and journalist

Top 10 gadget reviews of 2012

Inspect-a-Gadget has been busy reviewing a range of gadgets over the past 12 months and it has been another big year in the world of tech Continue Reading

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• Caroline Baldwin, Freelance editor and journalist

12 Days of Christmas Computer Weekly Gift Guide

Choose from an array of gadgets reviewed on the Computer Weekly Inspect-a-Gadget blog during the run up to Christmas. Continue Reading

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• Caroline Baldwin, Freelance editor and journalist

Citrix buys corporate MDM tool company Zenprise

Citrix has bought mobile device management (MDM) company Zenprise for an undisclosed sum to boost its corporate mobile tools portfolio Continue Reading

Key Insights for Building “Consumerised” End-User Services

This report extract from the Corporate Executive Board gives IT organisations an insight into the best approaches to building and managing consumer technology in the workplace. Continue Reading

Mobile NFC in Transport

This in-depth report from the GSMA explains the opportunities for NFC Mobile communications in transport. Continue Reading

Orange launches free call and text app

Orange takes on the ‘over the top’ providers with its own application, called Libon, enabling users to make calls and send texts for free Continue Reading

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• Jennifer Scott, TechTarget

Mobile Security Strategies

This exclusive report for Computer Weekly members explains the security risks and challenges of using mobile devices in the enterprise. Continue Reading

Mobile NFC in Retail

This report from the GSMA explains the opportunities for NFC Mobile communications in retail. Continue Reading

Apple loses patent case to VirnetX

Apple has been ordered to pay $368m in damages to VirnetX after a court ruled it had infringed on two of the software firm’s patents Continue Reading

Government departments get go-ahead to use iPhones for sensitive data

Government departments have been given the go-ahead to use iPhones to send and receive sensitive emails Continue Reading

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• Kathleen Hall, TechTarget

O2 ramps up roaming charges for outside EU

After being forced to cut rates for users in Europe, the mobile operator increases roaming charges for outside the EU Continue Reading

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• Jennifer Scott, TechTarget

How will the 4G LTE roll-out benefit your business?

An EE survey of the business benefits of 4G LTE shows improved mobile working and innovation the main advantages of the superfast broadband Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Samsung posts record profits as smartphone sales soar

South Korean electronics company Samsung records a 91% rise in profits as smartphone sales and display shipments rocket Continue Reading

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• Jennifer Scott, TechTarget

Mobile Data Offload and Onload

Consumer traffic demand continues to outstrip network planning capacity putting pressure on operator's networks. There are several solutions to this problem says analysts Juniper Research. Continue Reading

CW500: Managing the mobile workforce (part 1)

Mobile working has transformed Colt Telecommunications beyond recognition over the past three years Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

Telefónica launches business to sell mobile data

O2 parent company Telefónica is to offer user data from customer's mobile phones to organisations who want to analyse customer activity Continue Reading

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• Jennifer Scott, TechTarget

Security firm warns against Samsung Galaxy Tab for enterprise use

Security specialist Context Information Security says vulnerabilities in the Samsung Galaxy Tab make it unsuitable for use in the enterprise Continue Reading

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• Caroline Baldwin, Freelance editor and journalist

Skype launches customer Wi-Fi service

The video calling company teams with Wicoms to offer a service for businesses wanting to provide free Wi-Fi to their customers Continue Reading

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• Jennifer Scott, TechTarget

4G victory was technical, not political

Speedy execution of the digital television switchover and clearing of spectrum improved the 4G timetable, not negotiations by central government Continue Reading

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• Jennifer Scott, TechTarget

BYOD: IT must tackle printer security

With more staff bringing their own devices to work, IT needs to rethink its printing and scanning policies Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

CW Buyer's Guide: Healthcare in IT

This 7 page buyer's guide looks at the future of electronic healthcare records, healthcare technology and the use of mobile technology. Continue Reading

Suffolk County Council rolls out app design tool in schools

Suffolk County Council is to roll out an app development tool that will enable students across the region to design their own smartphone apps Continue Reading

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• Kathleen Hall, TechTarget

Apple launches the iPhone 5

Apple has added the iPhone 5 to its line of products. Computer Weekly takes a looks at what is new and whether it is likely to remain as the King of the smartphone jungle. Continue Reading

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• Caroline Baldwin, Freelance editor and journalist

Leading PC suppliers announce Windows 8 devices

HP, Dell, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo and Sony have announced products, from laptops to smartphones, which will run Microsoft’s new operating system. Continue Reading

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• Caroline Baldwin, Freelance editor and journalist

CIO mobile strategy

This article by Gartner analysts provides CIOs with a checklist of guidelines and questions to help businesses make the most out of the next generation mobile technology. Continue Reading

Smart phone, smarter service.

Quocirca analysts, Rob Bamforth and Clive Longbottom, offer advice to businesses on exploiting smart phones as a channel to reach customers and clients. Continue Reading

Samsung to power 3’s 4G network

The company’s European network operations team will provide the LTE Radio Access Network and core infrastructure Continue Reading

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• Jennifer Scott, TechTarget

Hunt: Ofcom 'beset by threats of litigations'

Culture secretary calls on mobile operators to call off the lawyers and focus on the future of 4G to help government achieve broadband targets by 2015 Continue Reading

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• Jennifer Scott, TechTarget

Olympic Games 2012: Preparing for a mobile data deluge

How mobile operators and the Olympic Delivery Authority prepared for the huge demand for mobile traffic expected during London 2012 Continue Reading

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• Jennifer Scott, TechTarget

Vodafone appoints new CEO of Cable & Wireless Worldwide

Following the acquisition of C&WW, Vodafone has transferred its head of global enterprise to run the new venture Continue Reading

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• Jennifer Scott, TechTarget

Facebook share price falls after Q2 results announcement

Facebook shares fell 11% in after-hours trading on the NYSE to a record low of $23.94 after announcing second quarter financial results Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

Broadcom touts ‘5G Wi-Fi’ mobile chip

Semiconductor manufacturer Broadcom announces the first mobile chip based on the 802.11ac Wi-Fi standard, set to launch in early 2013 Continue Reading

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• Jennifer Scott, TechTarget

CW Buyer's Guide: Consumerisation

This guide to consumerisation of IT considers what the proliferation of consumer technology in the workplace means for the IT department. Continue Reading

Sophos combines endpoint security and UTM

Security firm Sophos combines endpoint protection and unified threat management (UTM) products into a single physical or virtual appliance Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

Vodafone and 3 confirm Irish shared infrastructure partnership

Mobile operators Vodafone and 3 sign a deal to manage shared infrastructure in Ireland in a 50/50 joint venture Continue Reading

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• Jennifer Scott, TechTarget

Special Report on Cisco

This special seven-page report from Computer Weekly analyses the challenges facing Cisco, its financial performance, the services it offers, its place in the IT market and its future strategy. Continue Reading

Microsoft ramps up Windows 8 security for IT consumerisation

Microsoft is building antivirus and secure, role-based authentication into Windows 8 to make the OS enterprise-ready Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Halliburton CIO Ken Braud on strategy and innovation

CIO Ken Braud talked to delegates at the Orange Business Live customer event in Rome, and it was clear he has plenty on his plate. Continue Reading

The mobile side of net neutrality

It isn’t just ISPs managing website traffic to improve access to some destinations and limit it for others – the mobile operators are at it too Continue Reading

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• Jennifer Scott, TechTarget

Vodafone in the clear for UK tax bill

The National Audit Office states Vodafone’s £1.25bn settlement with HMRC was "reasonable" and "good" for the public purse Continue Reading

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• Jennifer Scott, TechTarget

BT helps itself to Home Hubs for public Wi-Fi

A feature of BT's routers called Fon gives away a percentage of bandwidth from home-based Wi-Fi to passers-by, often without user consent. Continue Reading

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• Jennifer Scott, TechTarget

EU to launch trade case against Chinese telcos Huawei and ZTE

The European Union has accused the two Chinese telecoms firms of obtaining illegal government subsidies and selling products below cost Continue Reading

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• Jennifer Scott, TechTarget

Mobile threats demand focus on data protection, says Websense

Business needs to focus on data protection as cyber criminals turn to mobile malware, says Websense. Continue Reading

Huawei wins managed services contract for O2 network

Chinese telecoms firm Huawei is hired by O2 parent Telefónica to plan and maintain its mobile network in the UK Continue Reading

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• Jennifer Scott, TechTarget

Can mobile operators take on 'over-the-top' service providers?

With Telefonica launching a rival to Skype, can mobile operators claw back revenues lost to internet start-ups? Continue Reading

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• Jennifer Scott, TechTarget

A 4G tour in London

Trefor Davies, chief technology officer at Timico, is on O2's 4G trial in London. How fast is 4G really? Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

How Micro-Electro-Mechanical systems are taking over mobile devices

In this report extract Juniper Research looks at the growing use of MEMS (micro-electro-mechanical systems) in mobile devices, tables, laptops and notebooks. Continue Reading

Briefing: Handheld PCs, smart phones and mobile payments.KPMG

The latest trends, market research and analysis, on handheld PCs, smartphones, and the mobile payment market from KPMG. Continue Reading

NAC technology evolves in a BYOD policy world

In this month's IT in Europe e-zine, we try to give a helping hand with articles examining the strategies and technologies that will help meet users' bring-your-own-device (BYOD) demands and maintain the right balance between flexibility and security. Also inside: With smartphones being used by more and more employees, IT teams are turning to MDMs to keep their data secure. Learn about whether or not this is a sound practice. Get expert advice, tips, best practices and more in our latest issue. Continue Reading

CIO interview: David Bulman, chief information officer, Virgin Atlantic

Six months after joining Virgin Atlantic as CIO, David Bulman is leading a transformation at the airline with mobile technology at its heart. Continue Reading

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• Angelica Mari

Apple overtakes IBM and HP in sales

Apple has posted another remarkable set of financial results, overtaking IT giants IBM and HP in sales during its latest financial quarter. Continue Reading

Ultrabooks & Mobile Computing

In this report extract, Juniper Research looks at the market challenges and opportunities of ultrabooks, the next generation of note book PCs. Continue Reading

CIO interview: David Jones, CIO, Crown Prosecution Service

CPS CIO David Jones is leading a comprehensive technology revamp to modernise operations across the entire criminal justice system. Continue Reading

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• Angelica Mari

The value of mobile and social to CRM

Adding mobile access and social collaboration to CRM delivers significant benefits, this report from Nucleus Research reveals. Continue Reading

The value of mobile and social to CRM

Adding mobile access and social collaboration to CRM delivers significant benefits, this report from Nucleus Research reveals. Continue Reading

Tablet & eReaders: strategies and opportunities

In this report extract, Juniper Research discusses trends in the market for tablet PCs and eReaders. Continue Reading

Gartner: Deploying iPads on the corporate network

Tim Zimmerman, Gartner research director offers some practical advice to organisations wanted to use iPads on their corporate wireless networks. Continue Reading

5 of the world's most expensive mobile phones

Have more money than sense? Then this is the perfect list for you.Despite being able to pick up a pretty capable smartphone, i.e. a HTC Desire, HTC Wildfire S or Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, for well ... Continue Reading

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• Matt Scott, TechTarget

NHS trust to use iPads for real-time access to patient records

An NHS trust in the Midlands is planning to equip medical staff and community nurses with iPads to give real-time access to patient records on the move. Continue Reading

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• Bryan Glick, Editor in chief

CW Buyer's Guide: Server Virtualisation

This Computer Weekly buyer’s guide to server virtualisation looks at the potential barriers to successful virtualisation and how they can be overcome. Continue Reading

RSA 2012: IT security experts urge enterprises to ban smartphone BYOD schemes

Enterprises should ban employees from using their own smartphones for work, a panel of IT security practitioners told the RSA Conference 2012 Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

Mobile technology training in demand

A massive 81% of IT professionals are planning to bolster their skills in mobile computing as 84% see this as an area of growth in the market. Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

The tablet market: consumer trends and market segmentation

Almost 18 months ago, Boston Consulting Group predicted that tablets would become mass-market devices within three years. Continue Reading

What objects can you use to operate your touchscreen?

Following on from Faisal's "How do touchscreens work", we've started experimenting with different objects to see which of them work best, or at all, with a touchscreen smartphones.As outlined in ... Continue Reading

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• Matt Scott, TechTarget

Cisco unveils product consolidation plan

Cisco has unveiled details of the product line consolidation it hopes will turn around the company after its struggles with poor financial performance. Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

Nokia smartphones bomb as sales drop 27%

Nokia’s latest results for Q4 2011 show just how far the company that was once the standard choice for almost every corporate mobile user has fallen. Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

A look into the future with Samsung

Samsung revealed a plethora of new gadgets at CES and ComputerWeekly picked the best to show how they could revolutionise the way you work and play. Continue Reading

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• Faisal Alani, UK at eBay

NHS Trust saves £1m a year with text reminder service

Barts Hospital and the London Hospital NHS Trust have saved nearly £1m a year with an automatic appointment reminder text service. Continue Reading

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• Kathleen Hall, TechTarget

RIM rebuffs Amazon and Microsoft approaches

Amazon considered buying troubled smartphone maker, Research in Motion, according to a report on Reuters. Continue Reading

CIOs believe cloud, SaaS, consumerisation and mobility increase risk

Business models such as cloud computing and trends such as the consumerisation of IT, social media and mobility are exposing performance blind spots in IT management, a CIO survey has revealed. Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

The future of work: The next-generation workforce

Cisco provides insight into the mindset, expectations and behaviour of the world's next generation of workers and what this will mean for businesses. Continue Reading

The future of work: The next-generation workforce

Cisco provides insight into the mindset, expectations and behaviour of the world's next generation of workers and what this will mean for businesses. Continue Reading

Everything Everywhere to reinvest £450m windfall

Mobile phone operator Everything Everywhere is to reinvest profits made from the upcoming sale of its 1,800MHz spectrum in the UK's mobile network, following criticism that the sale of a public asset would be diverted to German and French shareholders. Continue Reading

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• Kathleen Hall, TechTarget

US and Canadian subscribers sue RIM over Blackberry service outage

Blackberry maker Research in Motion (RIM) is facing legal action by consumers in the US and Canada for the three-day services outage in mid-October caused by a core switch failure in RIM's infrastructure. Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

Computer Weekly Features List

In this series of articles we will cover why desktop virtualisation is growing in popularity, what type of products are now available, how businesses are deploying VDI and the challenges in getting it working. Continue Reading

Analysis: Will Android dominance increase IT security threats for business?

The Android Market is forecast to become the world's biggest mobile content platform by August 2011, according to research by mobile application research firm Distimo. Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

Dell rolls out services for enterprise mobility

Dell has introduced a portfolio of services to help businesses manage mobile devices and an increasingly mobile workforce. Continue Reading

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• Jenny Williams, University of Gloucestershire

Mobile workers practise lax security

More than half of Europeans practise unsafe networking when they work away from the office, according to research by German remote access experts NCP Engineering. Continue Reading

10 reasons why I hate FACETIME more than papercuts in my eyes

I've decided to summarise my hatred for Facetime on the iPhone. Continue Reading

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• Faisal Alani, UK at eBay

Wireless security: IT pros warily watching mobile phone threats

Security experts have warned repeatedly that mobile phone attacks will grow as the devices become more sophisticated. IT administrators are starting to believe them. Continue Reading

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• Bill Brenner

Mobile carriers admit to malware attacks

Eighty-three percent of mobile operators surveyed by McAfee Inc. say they've suffered malware infections, but two competing security vendors say the overall threat is still small. Continue Reading

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• Bill Brenner

Podcast: Mobile device threats are real, white-hat hacker says

Learn how easy it is for a hacker to gain access to a mobile device, whether employees are aware of security for their devices and why Bluetooth headsets should be turned off. Continue Reading

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• SearchSecurity.com Staff

PING with Suzanne Hall

In this exclusive interview with Information Security magazine, Suzanne Hall, AARP director of IT operations and security, examines how security professionals can enable telecommuters and mobile workers while keeping their data secure. Continue Reading

Mobile security begins with policy

Mobile security can no longer be an afterthought. Mobile experts say security starts, but doesn't end, with policy. Continue Reading

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• Andrew R. Hickey, News Writer