Mobile networks
Mobile networks are increasingly being used for data communications and as such become a key consideration for IT managers. As smartphones become a vital business tool, the strategies of key players such as Vodafone, O2, Orange, T-Mobile and Three have ever greater relevance for IT strategy. As the mobile world starts to move from 3G and HSDPA networks to 4G and LTE, we look at the implications and opportunities for enterprise IT strategy.
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News
20 Nov 2024
Virgin Media O2 streamlines fixed and mobile service delivery
UK operator claims major milestone in its long-term network evolution strategy by switching on Converged Interconnect Network to rationalise and enhance service delivery Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
20 Nov 2024
Telenor unveils analytics and insights service for IoT devices
Leading Nordic operator unveils ‘game-changer’ analytics and insights service for businesses looking to make use of the full potential of their internet of things fleet data Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
16 Aug 2024
Three slams ‘abysmal’ UK 5G after mixed H1 2024
UK mobile operator posts first half results with growth in certain customer segments such as B2B and home broadband, but also negative EBITDA less CapEx, hindering ability to invest Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
16 Aug 2024
EE’s first 5G small cells go live in London
UK’s leading mobile operator uses street-level mini masts to take advantage of existing street infrastructure to boost mobile capacity in busy areas including first 5G small cells in London trial Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
14 Aug 2024
Wialon fits out four million IoT-connected vehicles
Global fleet management and IoT software platform racks up record number of vehicles connected on GPS tracking and internet of things software platform. Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
14 Aug 2024
AT&T powers IoT for Oracle enterprise communications
Integrated communications and cloud solutions provider incorporates leading US telco’s internet of things connectivity and network APIs into its Enterprise Communications Platform Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
13 Aug 2024
UK businesses ready to deploy 5G standalone
Vodafone research highlights UK businesses keen to invest in both 5G services, looking to improve operational efficiency of their business in an increasingly competitive digital environment Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
13 Aug 2024
SITA climbs to the cloud to enhance air transport IT
Latest implementation of comms solutions by leading provider of IT to the air transport industry taps global comms tech firm to unlock LTE and 5G networks with existing platforms Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
13 Aug 2024
Orange claims gold in Olympic mobile coverage
Telco reveals the challenges and triumphs in connecting more than 120 venues to assure the best connectivity experience for an estimated 15 million spectators and four billion television viewers Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
09 Aug 2024
Nokia drones-as-a-service network takes flight for Swisscom
Switzerland’s leading telecoms provider to deploy largest drones-as-a-service network to enhance safety and operational efficiency for public and industrial use cases Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
08 Aug 2024
Indosat deploys AI to set network performance, reliability standards
Leading Indonesian digital telecommunications company takes what it says is the largest digital intelligence operations centre in its region to ensure optimal network performance and reliability Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Opinion
07 Aug 2024
Cyber security adoption is vital to Scotland’s space race
Scotland has a golden opportunity to capitalise on space technology to make itself a global leader, but to maximise its potential in the new space race, more attention must be paid to cyber security risk Continue Reading
By- David Ferguson
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News
06 Aug 2024
SITA takes off with new enhanced global wireless solution
Leading provider of IT to the air transport industry introduces mobile data access solution to deliver secure and reliable cellular data connectivity across 200 countries Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
06 Aug 2024
Digital Catapult launches Sonic Labs Open RAN accelerator programme
Advanced digital technology innovation centre advances work to give organisations the opportunity to work collaboratively to build, implement and test tangible solutions to help accelerate the adoption of Open RAN technology in the UK Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
06 Aug 2024
Cloud-based networks to account for half of all cellular traffic by 2028
Research reveals increased cloudification of network infrastructures with software-based services to hit tipping point for cellular traffic in five years’ time, enabling more dynamic 5G networks Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
05 Aug 2024
BT/EE win Emergency Services Network contract
£1.85bn contract win for UK’s leading telco and mobile subsidiary to supply mobile communications infrastructure for nation’s three emergency services in much-delayed project Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
05 Aug 2024
UK mobile continues performance improvements in H1
Study of UK mobile market shows continuous improvement in performance by nation’s leading operators, with average media downlink speed approaching 80 Mbps, and improved 5G availability and faster speeds in most cities Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
05 Aug 2024
Satellite operators to launch 15,000 new craft over next five years to support IoT
Research finds providers of space-based communications plan to rocket-propel growth over the next five years, in particular to drive internet of things applications Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
05 Aug 2024
Cellular IoT connectivity revenues hit €12.4bn in 2023
Research finds advancement of comms-based internet of things industry drives shift towards greater focus on reliability, security and support for international deployments, contributing to new types of market dynamics Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
01 Aug 2024
Police hunt scammers after takedown of Russian Coms fraud platform
The National Crime Agency has arrested four people after taking down a phone number spoofing platform used by criminals to defraud hundreds of thousands of people in the UK with more arrests to follow Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
01 Aug 2024
Ubotica claims further breakthroughs in live Earth satellite intelligence
Space-based artificial intelligence company claims paradigm shift for Earth observation with Live Earth Intelligence, said to revolutionise capabilities and cost efficiency in space sector Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
01 Aug 2024
Altair, LG extend connected vehicle infotainment tech lifespans
Collaboration between computational intelligence company and CE giant said to have seen complex fatigue analysis reduce development time for vehicle infotainment components by more than 20% Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
01 Aug 2024
Rising IoT market spurs cellular antenna shipments
Berg Insight’s research into the cellular internet of things antenna market suggests there will be a rise in the market over next four years, and notes the challenge of deploying complex technology Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
01 Aug 2024
BroadbandOne boosts IoT with expanded of next-gen TaaS
Telco as a service claims to offer revolution deploying 5G 28GHz and LMDS 29-31GHz spectrum infrastructure with 357 FCC-approved mmWave licences Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
31 Jul 2024
Poor connectivity holding back rural Britain
Research from leading UK operator warns the nation is sleepwalking into a countryside crisis, with 4.6 million rural residents considering moving to a town or city in the next 12 months Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
31 Jul 2024
Extreme Networks teams with Intel to drive AI-centric product innovation
Cloud networking provider forms a ‘co-innovation alliance’ with chip giant’s Connectivity Analytics Program to enhance native generative artificial intelligence solution to further drive AI-centric innovations in the networking space Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
30 Jul 2024
Qualcomm unveils new Snapdragon mobile platform
Chip giant’s next-generation mobile platform ‘leading the global transition’ from 4G to 5G to empower communities and industries alike with features such as on-device generative AI Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
29 Jul 2024
Open RAN investment set to surge over next five years
Research into open radio access network market shows rapidly growing and competitive market Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
26 Jul 2024
Interview: Abhijit Dubey, global CEO, NTT Data
A merger between NTT Data and NTT Ltd has created a $30bn tech services and consulting business. We speak to its new CEO to find out what it has to offer IT leaders Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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News
26 Jul 2024
OECD: Demand soars for future-proof fixed, mobile broadband access
Research from global policy forum finds broadband technologies such as fibre and 5G mobile networks that help “future-proof” networks Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
26 Jul 2024
APAC mobile industry to surpass $1tn by 2030
The APAC region’s mobile industry is expected to exceed $1tn by 2030 due to the rapid adoption of 5G and AI technologies Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
25 Jul 2024
Nokia launches FWA devices, streamlines fibre connectivity
Raft of launches from comms tech provider sees subscription-based service based on AI and cloud-based to automate and optimise fibre connection process Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
24 Jul 2024
Soracom unveils IoT connectivity platform with deeply embedded GenAI
Advanced internet of things connectivity provider launches services designed to accelerate deployment of larger and more complex IoT projects by embedding generative artificial intelligence capabilities more deeply in the IoT connectivity stack Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
24 Jul 2024
Critical Response Group and Intrado elevate emergency response and situational awareness
Critical incident mapping provider and emergency communication service tech firm partner to enhance response and situational awareness for schools, businesses and other organisations Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
24 Jul 2024
The data, networking and GenAI driving The Open golf championship
Computer Weekly goes behind the scenes at the 152nd Open golf tournament to find out how private 5G, data visualisation and deep learning tools are enhancing the ancient traditions of the sport Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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News
23 Jul 2024
UK 5G reaches new heights in successful flight trials
UK consortium completes flight trials for airborne next-generation mobile infrastructure designed to offer applications such as restoring networks after disasters where traditional mobile infrastructure has been disrupted Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
23 Jul 2024
NTT Data unveils Edge AI platform for industry, manufacturing
Infrastructure and services company claims to be breaking down IT/OT silos with what it says is industry’s first fully managed Edge artificial intelligence offering, enabling advanced AI use cases for industrial and manufacturing applications Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
23 Jul 2024
Virgin Media O2 to begin 2G network transition
After announcing that it will be turning off 3G in 2025, operator reveals plans to start moving customers off 2G network, claiming to be the first UK company of its kind to make such a move Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
22 Jul 2024
Nokia, Bharti Airtel claim success in 5G NSA Cloud RAN trial
Global comms tech provider successfully completes first 5G non-standalone Cloud RAN trial with leading Indian telco to deliver higher levels of service innovation, higher network automation, flexibility and efficient scaling of resources Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Feature
19 Jul 2024
Opening the gates of the smart city
Driven by the growing prevalence of smart tech such as 5G, AI and IoT, cities around the world will be able to become smarter places to live and work. But how can smart tech get to places hitherto unconnected to prevent a digital divide? Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
19 Jul 2024
LG integrates artificial intelligence into smart factory services
After officially entering the market earlier this year, LG advances smart factory services business by integrating manufacturing data and assets with artificial intelligence and digital transformation Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
18 Jul 2024
Lawyers and journalists seeking ‘payback’ over police phone surveillance, claims former detective
Former Durham detective will be required to give evidence to a tribunal investigating allegations that police unlawfully monitored journalists’ phones Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
18 Jul 2024
Soracom takes Skylo satellite integration to initial service roll-out stage
Global provider of advanced IoT connectivity announces that qualified customers can now use its CMP to activate and manage 3GPP non-terrestrial networks Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
16 Jul 2024
Virgin Media O2, EE top GWS UK connectivity experience study
Real-life testing of UK mobile and fixed connectivity services shine light on connectivity experiences as consumers spend nearly third of waking time on their phones Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
15 Jul 2024
Telecom Egypt makes nation’s 5G first
Tech provider announces partnership with leading Egyptian telco to bring 5G technology to the country for first time, aiming to revolutionise its comms landscape Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
12 Jul 2024
Brembo invests in connected mobility startup Spoke Safety
Provider of digital communication technologies between vehicles and the road ecosystem joins portfolio of braking systems firm to strengthen expertise in software and cloud connectivity Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
12 Jul 2024
BBC votes for multi-network IoT SIMs in general election
Britain’s national broadcaster tapped mobile communications provider to enable streaming of UK general election counts Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
12 Jul 2024
Autonomous trucking industry in fast lane
Research reveals that autonomous truck industry is experiencing a revival after the initial hype, with vehicle delivery numbers breaking records - but pain points need to be addressed to ensure commercialisation Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
10 Jul 2024
Vodafone, Meta optimise short-form videos to improve network efficiency
Operator and tech giant team on test leading to marked reduction in network traffic for popular applications across mobile network, freeing up resources on popular 4G/5G sites at locations such as shopping centres and transport hubs Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
09 Jul 2024
ENGIE Vianeo, BICS team to add IoT capability to support smart EV charging
Looking to take advantage of European Union improvements to the availability of electric vehicle stations, charging business of energy company powers up its fleet of chargers with real-time data Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
08 Jul 2024
Singtel, SK Telecom gear up for 6G future
Both telcos will work together to develop advanced network slicing, telco APIs and edge AI infrastructure, among other capabilities, to pave way for 6G deployments Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
08 Jul 2024
Motorola Solutions to open global R&D centre in Ireland
Comms tech giant announces opening of research and development centre in Cork to focus on designing software for established land mobile radio portfolio Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
05 Jul 2024
Nokia, BT Group, Qualcomm claim enhanced 5G Carrier Aggregation first
Comms tech provider and operator reveal successfull aggregation of 5G Standalone spectrum using 5CC Carrier Aggregation, making the latter the first European operator to achieve this milestone Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
04 Jul 2024
5G FWA on upward trajectory but global growth patchy
Study from GSMA predicts the number of 5G FWA connections across 70 countries will increase by 358% by 2030, representing an increase from 17.3 million connections to 79.2 million Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
04 Jul 2024
ADNOC, e& plan energy industry’s largest private 5G wireless network
Abu Dhabi-owned energy and petrochemicals group enters agreement with leading MENA telco to create high-speed network spanning 11,000 square km, enabling AI-driven offerings to reach remote onshore and offshore operations Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
04 Jul 2024
Nokia and Solis plough connectivity path for agribusinesses in Brazil
Comms tech provider and telecoms infrastructure firm expand private wireless networks supporting agribusinesses in unconnected rural communities across Brazil to drive digital inclusion with real-time information to support farms Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
03 Jul 2024
Vodafone and Virgin Media O2 announce long-term network-sharing agreement
Network-sharing agreement aims to transform experience for tens of millions of customers across the UK and rebalance the mobile market by creating a third scaled network operator Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
03 Jul 2024
North America surge drives global 5G connections to two-billion mark
First quarter of 2024 sees 185 million new top-end mobile additions, with total now projected to hit 7.7 billion by 2028 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
02 Jul 2024
Geotab, BYD Trucks Europe gear up IoT for sustainable fleet management
Geotab and BYD Trucks Europe collaborate to provide fleet management solution across Europe within end-to-end connectivity to ensure data privacy and security in the region Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
02 Jul 2024
NGMN unveils roadmap for more energy-efficient networks
Forum founded by leading mobile network operators for all partners in the mobile industry releases guidance and recommendations supported on energy-saving techniques to help enhance energy-saving methods Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
01 Jul 2024
Telefónica, Nokia offer ‘unique’ private 5G networks service in Spain
Partnership to see companies – especially those in industrial and logistics sectors – able to implement up to 100 digitisation services in cloud, private mobile networks and edge computing with 5G connectivity Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
01 Jul 2024
VMO2 hits high as it completes Shared Rural Network first phase
Glencoe Mountain Resort in Scotland becomes 227th site to gain improved 4G coverage as part of VMO2 roll-out Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
27 Jun 2024
Qt lands on LG advanced automotive content platform
Software developer and CE giant extend partnership to power UI/UX development of in-car infotainment services Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
27 Jun 2024
Nokia, Telefónica team to boost adoption of 5G SA network APIs
Leading operator inks agreement to explore new API opportunities based on 5G standalone capabilities for businesses in Spain and Germany through use of comms tech provider’s Network Exposure Function Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
27 Jun 2024
Verizon brings portable connectivity to events with Network in a Box
Comms provider Verizon launches critical communications prototype to support operations, security, event production and fan experience in venues when a permanent private network is not available Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
26 Jun 2024
JT taps Ericsson for 5G test centre
Island telco makes next step in progress of installing 5G using Ericsson’s advanced telecoms solutions and software services, including energy efficient features to support sustainable a network Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
24 Jun 2024
Starlink, Comcast collaborate to expand enterprise managed connectivity
Network giant’s broadband, wireless provider inks deal to claim to be first major network provider to team up with Elon Musk-led satellite communications company to offer enterprise customers services for improved network redundancy Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
24 Jun 2024
Global Telco AI Alliance founders establish LLM joint venture
Founders of a global consortium of telcos looking to make best use of artificial intelligence form joint venture to codevelop and launch multilingual large language model tailored to companies such as themselves Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
20 Jun 2024
Three UK, Ericsson claim new standard for smart and sustainable mobile networks
Leading comms tech provider and operator claim to have successfully improved energy efficiency by up to 70% at selected UK sites using AI-powered hardware and software services Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
20 Jun 2024
Orange Mobile sets out 5G private SA deployment at Paris 2024 Olympics
Orange outlines the mobile infrastructure for forthcoming Olympics, equipping 15,000 athletes and providing a range of offers for foreign visitors, relying on 5G private standalone to connect major venues Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
20 Jun 2024
Sateliot signs Exolaunch deal for satellite launch and deployment services
Launch mission management, integration and satellite deployment services provider gains contract to support Spanish low Earth orbit 5G NB-IoT constellation platform Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
19 Jun 2024
Nokia and Google Cloud collaborate to hasten 5G applications with telco APIs
Comms tech provider and leading cloud firm partner to help developers worldwide create 5G applications faster and enrich developer experience with generative AI capabilities Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
18 Jun 2024
Bayanat and Oxa team up to drive innovation in autonomous vehicle technology
Autonomous vehicle software provider Oxa inks partnership with AI-powered geospatial solutions company Bayanat AI, aimed at advancing the development and deployment of AV systems Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Opinion
18 Jun 2024
We need a judge-led inquiry into police spying on journalists and lawyers
When journalists Barry McCaffrey and Trevor Birney were wrongly arrested in 2018, their case led to the discovery of a widespread police surveillance operation targeting journalists and lawyers in Northern Ireland. Barry McCaffrey tells the story Continue Reading
By- Barry McCaffrey
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News
17 Jun 2024
VMO2 boosts fibre, mobile comms in Essex, Manchester
Latest expansion for joint-venture UK fibre network to see it deliver network to over 12,000 premises east of London, boosting local connectivity Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
14 Jun 2024
Nokia unveils software to expand and simplify APIs
Nokia’s Network Exposure Platform aims to expand and simplify the number of network application programming interfaces available to service providers, their partners and customer channels Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
14 Jun 2024
Amdocs simplifies eSIM activation with Google Cloud
Communications software provider and cloud giant announce partnership to streamline embedded subscriber identity module onboarding and activation with automated, remote real-time processes Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
13 Jun 2024
General election 2024: Labour promises to boost digital infrastructure
The Labour Party manifesto for the UK general election promises a new industrial strategy and an overhaul of planning rules to help support the digital and tech sector Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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News
13 Jun 2024
Carrefour taps BICS to launch eSIM travel data
Global travellers with embedded subscriber identity module-enabled phones now able to purchase data packages from multinational retail corporation over the air Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
13 Jun 2024
Vonage, Telstra team to accelerate digital transformation with network APIs
Ericsson-owned cloud communications provider partners with Australian operator to combine network APIs with API platform and 5G network capabilities to enable enterprises to build applications for optimised customer experiences Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
13 Jun 2024
Barcelona kicks off edge to cloud to customise fan experience
Aiming to fulfil its ‘mes que un club’ ethos, Spanish football giant pulls networking ‘palanca’ to offer fans customised experience at legendary stadium, becoming official edge-to-cloud partner for next four seasons Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
13 Jun 2024
Enterprises scale private wireless for additional use cases, industrial sites
Study shows enterprises expanded private wireless networks use or deployed them in another location Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
13 Jun 2024
eSIM Go checks in with Lufthansa on-brand global travel service
Aviation group partners with embedded subscriber identity module company to provide mobile data services to passengers across four of its airlines, enabling travellers to stay connected in more than 150 countries while avoiding data roaming charges Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
11 Jun 2024
O2 Telefónica, Ericsson renew core network partnership
German operator and leading comms tech provider agree multi-year contract extension to realise network of the future Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
10 Jun 2024
Telenor IoT launches testing facility for internet-connected tech
Nordic operator announces initial work being undertaken at its recently opened internet of things test lab, aiming to help customers understand how their connected IoT products behave before deployment Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
07 Jun 2024
eSIM set to be next mobile industry disruptor
Even though its current acceptance and take-up is low, embedded subscriber identity module (eSIM) pinpointed by industry report to be the next industry disruptor, bringing about lasting changes to the way people connect with mobile providers and manage subscriptions Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
06 Jun 2024
Vodafone, i2CAT unveil Open RAN management system
Vodafone reveals development of open RAN technology in series of joint research projects with academia and research institutions at expanding Innovation Centre in Málaga Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
05 Jun 2024
Nokia, Telia claim successful outdoor trial in 6 GHz range with massive MIMO
Global comms tech provider teams with leading Nordic operator to complete field pilot in upper 6 GHz spectrum band range to add capacity and coverage to existing macro cell sites in dense urban environments for 5G-Advanced and 6G networks Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
04 Jun 2024
HPE looks to simplify deployment of private enterprise 5G
Edge-to-cloud global enterprise infrastructure company launches dedicated service designed to remove the complexity of managing, deploying and purchasing enterprise private cellular networks Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
04 Jun 2024
T-Mobile bolsters connected workplace with FWA
Expanded fixed FWA offering combines Cradlepoint 5G networking solutions and T-Mobile 5G Business Internet to offer more choice to more customers Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
04 Jun 2024
Sateliot to launch four satellites in 5G IoT programme
Leading satellite operator continues on its programme of delivering 5G communications by deploying the first 5G-IoT satellite constellation Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
03 Jun 2024
Police chief commissions ‘independent review’ of surveillance against journalists and lawyers
PNSI chief constable appoints lawyer to conduct review into police phone surveillance of journalists, lawyers and NGOs Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
30 May 2024
US smartphone users kept same devices for longest time period yet
The latest investigation of the US mobile device trade-in market by risk management solutions provider shows for the auto, lifestyle and housing protection $874m put into consumers’ pockets in first quarter of 2024 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
30 May 2024
Qatar Airways taps Starlink for complimentary in-flight Wi-Fi
Qatar Airways becomes first leading airline in MENA to introduce in-flight Wi-Fi connectivity via Elon Musk firm Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
29 May 2024
Condor spreads wings with Intelsat in-flight connectivity
Germany’s leading leisure airline inks deal with integrated satellite and terrestrial network operator to extend Wi-Fi product to short- and medium-haul routes using Airbus A32xneo aircraft Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
29 May 2024
UK rural mobile scheme in danger of missing coverage targets
House of Commons Committee of Public Accounts slams progress and reporting to date on flagship UK mobile connectivity scheme, and warns of potential funding issues that will hamper development Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
28 May 2024
Japan Airlines takes off with Intelsat for enhanced in-flight connectivity
Leading aircraft manufacturer to complete satellite communications company’s electronically steered array factory installation on latest generations of 737 aircraft boasting wide coverage and low latency. Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
28 May 2024
5G innovation fuelling deal flow and growth pipelines
Study highlights how business and enterprise market will become essential to commercial success of 5G industry, with network slicing and private wireless networks becoming areas of focus Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
24 May 2024
AI, automation, private networks top UK enterprise tech agenda
Survey examining technology agenda for UK enterprises highlights that business priorities over the next 12 months include increasing sales, reducing operating costs, and growth via new business areas or geographies Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
24 May 2024
AI set to improve network operational efficiency by 40% or more
Study of telecom and IT engineers exploring artificial intelligence’s impact on the network sees almost universal belief in need to upgrade fibre-optic networks to support more AI traffic Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
24 May 2024
Arctic Semiconductor 5G private networks tech gains 3GPP accreditation
Low-power, RF and mixed-signal chipsets provider announces 3GPP Compliant Platform for 5G private networks boasting ‘pivotal’ capabilities in terms of performance and power consumption Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
21 May 2024
TfL taps Thales and Nokia to renew underground multi-services network
Transport for London engages IT and networks firms to deliver integrated communications renewal to support system used by staff to handle radio, transmission and CCTV technology Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly