Mobile technology

Hidden opportunity emerges from low-loss materials for 5G

Study reveals major application areas driving the growth of low-loss materials market for 5G and 6G in CPEs, forecasting future revenue and area demand for low-loss materials for 5G Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Over a third of UK’s online transactions used digital wallets

Mobile phone-based digital wallets are fast becoming a preferred method of buying goods and services online Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

5G drives connected car surge

Study predicts total number of car connections will soar from 279 million in 2022 to 829 million in 2030 as 5G connectivity adds more value because of additional applications it will enable, especially under the banner of C-V2X Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

5G to account for 35% of overall fixed wireless subscriptions by 2027

Study predicts advanced wireless connectivity will provide a competitive alternative to robust wired broadband and, driven by increased throughput, 5G will account for more than a third of such broadband connections Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

captive portal

A captive portal is a webpage that the user of a public-access network is required to view and interact with before they can access the network. Continue Reading

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• Rahul Awati

Goggo Network and Oxbotica team to bring autonomous deliveries to Europe

Autonomous vehicles logistics firm to introduce autonomous vehicle software developer’s operating system in its fleet of on-road autonomous electric vehicles across Europe Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

BT gets on Wavelength to bring 5G, cloud to mobile businesses

Long-term, multi-million-pound investment gives leading UK telco’s business customers access to edge computing services, combining EE mobile network’s 5G and 4G network infrastructure with cloud services from Amazon Web Services Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

BBC cracks down on TikTok after review

The BBC is asking staff not to install TikTok on corporate-owned devices without a justified business purpose, although its use will still be allowed to share media content with its audiences Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

bluesnarfing

Bluesnarfing is a hacking technique in which a hacker accesses a wireless device through a Bluetooth connection. Continue Reading

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• Rahul Awati

UK TikTok ban gives us all cause to consider social media security

The UK government’s ban on TikTok should give all organisations cause to look into what information social media platforms are collecting on us, and what they are using it for Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Virgin Media O2 brings 5G services to the London Underground

As 4G and 5G mobile coverage continue to be rolled out across the Tube network in London, leading UK operator enables customers travelling in tunnels between those stations to enjoy 5G coverage in sections of network in the West End and north London Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Three calls for easier corporate consolidation path as it reports solid 2022

Leading UK mobile operator releases annual results, claiming operational stability and network performance have seen it outperform the market in delivering customer growth, and calls for more regulatory freedom to consolidate business Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

mu Space to distribute OneWeb capacity in mainland Southeast Asia

Multimillion, multiyear deal to provide satellite services in Asia, including Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam and Malaysia, with LEO technology to connect those in the remotest parts of the region Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

TikTok banned on UK government devices

The UK government has followed in the footsteps of its US and European counterparts and banned the use of Chinese social media app TikTok on official devices Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

UK government announces open networks ecosystem competition

Open Networks Ecosystem Competition to form next phase of UK government’s £250m 5G telecoms supply chain diversification strategy and develop products for enhanced development and adoption of open and interoperable technology Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

NTT sonority - Personalised Sound Zone earphones

It’s rare to attend an enterprise technology vendor conference that offers the chance to actually touch a product, but that’s what Inspect-A-Gadget found at NTT Upgrade. As the North American leg ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

Virgin Media O2 extends Ericsson partnership to boost UK 5G connectivity

Commercial agreement will see tech provider’s 4G and 5G radio access network technology deployed across the UK, with hardware, software and service enhancements to improve connectivity while reducing energy consumption and accelerating upgrades Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Qualcomm aims to become one-stop shop for IoT development

Mobile technology giant announces intention to become dedicated destination for developers across the IoT space Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

NordVPN launches free Meshnet file sharing & peer-to-peer VPN tunnel 

Anyone who has dabbled with asking friends and contacts for a VPN recommendation will have probably received a few suggestions. One of those suggestions is to opt for one of the free VPNs.  This is ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

London not calling in UK 4G to 5G mobile uplifts

Study shows mobile users in London see the smallest uplift from 5G in terms of download speeds compared with more rural regions, but also that there is little difference in the uplift in average download speeds seen by users in rural and urban areas with 5G compared with 4G Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

UK regulator gives green light to 5G mmWave development

Amid concerns by potential service providers and technology firms that the UK is in danger of falling behind other countries in enabling next-gen mobile services, Ofcom opens up over 6GHz of mmWave radio spectrum for mobile technology Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

As Covid fades away, what’s the future of remote work in Europe?

Many IT leaders are still supporting some form of work from home, and a trend is beginning to take shape in Europe Continue Reading

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• Pat Brans, Pat Brans Associates/Grenoble Ecole de Management

Digital dedication – the transformation of Guinness World Records

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we find out about the digital transformation at Guinness World Records – dedication, that’s what you need. We examine the new space race – to launch low-orbit, low-cost communications satellites. And we look at the role of technology in sustainability strategies. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Western Sydney airport to get nbn fibre

Australia’s upcoming Western Sydney International Airport will get 25km of fibre to service its airport terminal and business park Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

Auto-tech series: Pegasystems: Runnable skeletons, how developers can use generative AI

This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network written by Peter van der Putten in his role as head of the AI Lab at Pegasystems and also as assistant professor, AI, Leiden ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

device ID (device identification)

A device ID (device identification) is an anonymous string of numbers and letters that uniquely identifies a mobile device such as a smartphone, tablet or smartwatch. Continue Reading

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• Kinza Yasar, Technical Writer
• Emily McLaughlin, Coravin

Vodafone rolls out reliable 4G to nearly 60 rural UK locations 

Vodafone increases access to a reliable 4G connection across the UK, enabling businesses and customers in rural locations to enjoy faster, more reliable speeds and higher quality voice calls Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Nokia lands African deals for iSIM, AVA software for Egypt smart city

Comms tech provider announces African deployments as Airtel plans to roll out iSIM secure connect technology in several countries while it also joins partnership to enable smart city dwellers in Egypt to use the internet to order, activate and pay for utilities Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Eutelsat, Intelsat and SES, CFE ink multi-orbit contracts enhancing satellite connectivity

Leading satellite operators add multi-orbit assets providing connectivity service for air, land and sea customers where demand is booming, and SES collaboration accelerates Mexican Government’s ‘internet for all’ initiative Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Orange signs agreement with OneWeb to enhance and expand global connectivity

Telco Orange partners with satellite operator OneWeb to improve and expand connectivity, particularly in rural and remote areas across Europe, Latin America and Africa, and enhance business offering with broadband and low latency solutions Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Hispasat launches projects to drive satellite integration in 5G, 6G development

Iberian and Latin American satellite operator announces three programmes designed to facilitate the standardisation of space communications usage and enable 5G, and potentially 6G, to have universal deployment Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Global fixed and mobile business broadband to flourish from 5G

Improvements in quality of services and changes in the way business buyers use 5G network services will drive uptick in enterprise comms in the office and on the road, finds Omdia study Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

UK National Audit Office slams mistakes as ESN bill soars to £2bn

Financial watchdog bites UK government in report investigating £2bn Emergency Services Network project, which has been plagued by delays, budget overruns and rows over value for money Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Nationwide goes cloud native to transform payments

Nationwide Building Society is moving retail payments from on-premise systems to a cloud-native platform Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Jitterbit acquires low-code Zudy

Data integration, automation and API-development company Jitterbit has acquired Zudy, a no-code/low-code (NC/LC) application development platform provider. Zudy’s platform, Vinyl, is used by a ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

Can the UK keep its fintech crown?

In this week’s Computer Weekly, two years after the Kalifa report laid out a roadmap for continued fintech sector growth, UK entrepreneurs and startups are worried about the lack of progress. We look at the top tech trends in retail and find out which companies are leading the way. And we examine six ways to slash IT emissions. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Fintech industry calls for regulatory change to help struggling consumers

Fintech trade body calls for regulatory changes to allow fintechs to broaden services for people struggling in the cost-of-living crisis Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

MWC 2023: Dryad, Vodafone team to bring wildfire detection technology to Spain

Berlin-based environmental IoT startup teams with leading operator to bring its wireless environmental sensor network to Spain, supporting the ‘ultra-early’ detection of wildfires across the country Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

MWC 2023: 5.5G to deliver true promise of 5G

As 5G adoption accelerates, industry leaders are already getting ready for the next-generation of mobile technology, and looking at new 5G innovations that are strengthening the sector's foundations Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

MWC 2023: Ooredoo upgrades networks across MENA in partnership with Nokia, Huawei

Comms tech providers tasked to modernise parts of leading MENA and Asia operator’s existing networks, including deploying new sites and preparing for potential future launch of 5G Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

CWDN automation series: Introduction, brief and scope

Software is automatic. By its very nature, software is an automated and autonomous entity that we establish, develop, build, create and instantiate in order to execute a series of pre-defined ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

Uber introduces dynamic pricing algorithm in London

The dynamic pricing algorithm will allow Uber to set variable pay and pricing levels, but drivers are concerned about how their personal data will be used and the impact the algorithm will have on their livelihoods Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

MWC 2023: Orange taps Ericsson for 5G first in Spain

Leading Spanish telco implements 5G Standalone technology for mobile users, with improved network capabilities designed to transform mobile user experiences Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

MWC 2023: Huawei chooses not to choose on network energy efficiency

Comms tech firm rebuts assumed binary choice in comms arena and assures simultaneous green ICT and ICT development is possible if the right balance is struck between energy efficiency, renewable energy utilisation and user experience Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Huawei Watch D review

Wellbeing is important. So much is this the case that many of us are now looking after not just our diet, our approach to exercise and our wider nutrition levels - we are also looking after our ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

Two years on from the Kalifa report, UK fintechs speak out

Two years after the UK government’s Kalifa fintech report, entrepreneurs warn of a continuing Brexit headache and slow regulatory reform Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Government announces national fintech hub

The UK Treasury has announced a centre for fintech innovation, two years after a major report recommended one Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

MWC 23: Beacon Wi-Fi 6E gateway shines for Nokia

Addressing the widespread roll-out of gigabit fibre powered by XGS-PON, comms tech provider unveils its first gateway supporting Wi-Fi 6E to provide premium, high-performance Wi-Fi in the home using high-capacity mesh networking. Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

MWC 2023: GSMA launches open network API initiative

Looking to support its industry in what it believes will be a new era of digital services and mobile apps, mobile trade association announces initiative designed to provide universal access to operator networks for developers to boost quality of experience Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

MWC 2023: Cisco and NTT team to accelerate enterprise digital transformation through private 5G

Leading network technology firms announce plans to bring private 5G services to enterprise customers, helping accelerate industry transformation through managed private 5G solution integrated within pre-existing LAN, WAN and cloud infrastructures Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Linux Foundation Europe forms OpenWallet Foundation

The Linux Foundation Europe has now officially formed the OpenWallet Foundation (OWF).  This collaborative effort is designed to develop open source software to support interoperability for a wide ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

laptop

A laptop, sometimes called a notebook computer by manufacturers, is a battery- or AC-powered personal computer (PC) smaller than a briefcase. Continue Reading

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• Ben Lutkevich, Site Editor

Nware cloud gaming now on Android TV 

Built around open source technologies at its heart, Android TV is now almost a decade old (its precursor, Google TV, first arrived in 2014). A smart TV operating system (OS) for televisions and ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

European Commission unveils plans for gigabit future

Brussels presents set of actions aimed to make gigabit connectivity available to all EU citizens and businesses across EU by 2030 Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

RAKwireless brings private 5G core closer to business

LoRa/IoT technology developer launches what it calls world’s first small cell with integrated core network featuring 5G and LTE radio, LTE/5G core network, and edge computing capabilities Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Samsung, DISH Wireless launch virtual Open RAN 5G network

Partnership sees comms tech provider deliver an initial shipment of 24,000 5G radios Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Nokia bolsters mission-critical industrial edge capabilities

Comms tech provider bolsters MX Industrial Edge to support the increasing processing needs of Industry 4.0, and unlock future business-critical AI and machine learning OT use cases Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Orange and Vodafone work together to develop Open RAN sharing in rural Europe

Open comms technology is being tested in Romania to provide real-life experience of operational model based on integration of multi-supplier hardware and software, paving the way for wider-scale deployments Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Researchers find new bug ‘class’ in Apple devices

A group of vulnerabilities in Apple products that stem from the ForcedEntry exploit used by spyware firm NSO constitutes a whole new class of bug, say researchers at Trellix Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Singtel eyes retailers with enterprise 5G offerings

Singtel teams up with Apple’s enterprise solution partners to drive 5G adoption among retailers with industry-specific offerings aimed at improving retail operations and customer experience Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

Leading European operators team to accelerate Open RAN development

Leading European operators show how they are addressing questions and challenges raised by experts and decision-makers regarding open radio access networks, with a particular focus on maturity, security and energy efficiency Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Seven million people in UK used open banking services in 2022

More than seven million people used services that harnessed open banking last year, with 1.2 million of these first-time users Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Gap grows between users and providers in digital service delivery

Global survey of 10,000 consumers finds demand for self-service channels is twice as high as current usage, and reveals a large gap between providers’ reported rates of digitisation and consumer behaviour Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Online makes up a quarter of retail sales in January 2023

Online shopping makes up a quarter of all retail volumes in the first month of 2023, but retail is still rocky as the cost of living rises Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Qualcomm intros platform to simplify, accelerate IoT across multiple industries

Digital transformation platform combines edge and cloud technologies, coupled with API-first architecture and developer-friendly tools to simplify and scale the digital transformation Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Average consumer spent more than £3,300 using contactless payments in 2022

The amount of money spent using contactless payment technology continues to rise as consumers take advantage of higher allowable spending limits Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

NBN nails down fixed wireless higher-speed tiers

Rapidly growing digital backbone of Australia reveals tiers for FWA services with universally available option offering 100-130 Mbps download speed and upload speed of 8-20 Mbps Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Multinet taps TIP for home region firsts in optical, Open Wi-Fi deployments

Pakistan’s top service provider is building open and disaggregated Wi-Fi and transport networks across communications footprint Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

App-based Zopa bank buys BNPL fintech

App-based Zopa bank is adding a buy now, pay layer platform to its technology stack through its first acquisition Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Extreme completes largest outdoor Wi-Fi 6 deployments for NASCAR racetracks

Cloud networking provider adds to portfolio of sports arena fitouts with Wi-Fi deployments at NASCAR racetracks in the US Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

ServCity accelerates urban autonomous vehicle development

Autonomous driving consortium creates blueprint for utilisation of city infrastructure Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Telefónica, Ericsson and Qualcomm claim 5G mmWave commercial first in Spain

Only days away from the eyes of the comms world turning to Barcelona, comms tech firms team with leading Spanish operator to demo first commercial 26GHz mobile network at Mobile World Congress Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

BT launches IoT national roaming network

UK’s leading telco switches on dedicated internet of things frameworks for businesses across the UK, allowing them to keep smart devices connected wherever they are, using both its own EE network and those of other MNOs, where required Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Nokia advances 5G network slicing, FWA across Europe and Asia

Nokia extends 5G capability, working with Chinese operator on a first of its kind fixed wireless access trial in the country, while international communications platform company strengthens 5G network with SDN controller Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Qualcomm looks to gain 5G Advanced edge with Snapdragon platform

Processor firmQualcomm introduces mobile technology to drive the next stage of 5G evolution in key verticals including vehicles, PCs, industrial IoT and more Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Kyndryl expands global network and edge computing alliance with Nokia

Three-year agreement between comms tech and IT giants extends plans to co-innovate and accelerate deployment of flexible, reliable and secure LTE and 5G private wireless connectivity Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

UK saw fintech investment collapse in 2022, but is still a world leader

Fintech investment in the UK sees steep drop, but the country was still a top destination for capital Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

‘Buy now, pay later’ crackdown in the making

The finance regulator has proposed bringing ‘buy now, pay later’ providers within its regulatory remit Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

UAE central bank programme to accelerate digital transformation

The United Arab Emirates government launches programme to accelerate the digital transformation of the country’s finance sector Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

mobile app

A mobile app (or mobile application) is a software application developed specifically for use on small, wireless computing devices, such as smartphones and tablets, rather than desktop or laptop computers. Continue Reading

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• Katie Terrell Hanna
• Ivy Wigmore

Ice Norway looks for 4G, 5G Network revolution with converged packet core

Norway’s third-largest mobile operator implements cloud-native converged packet core, supporting 4G, 5G NSA and 5G SA for network over cloud-native network software provider’s cloud automation for telco framework in private datacentres Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

KDDI selects Samsung Core tech to power commercial 5G standalone network

As it continues its battle for market share in a market dominated by a powerful incumbent, Japanese operator taps Korean tech giant for cloud-native 5G standalone core to ensure high stability, reliability and optimised performance within the network Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Ericsson boosts indoor 5G capacity, precise location services

Comms tech provider introduces suite of indoor hardware and software to make indoor 5G easier for enterprises with precise-location software that enables enterprise use cases such as asset tracking and tool positioning Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

CW EMEA: Kyiv is ready for anything

CIOs must be ready for the unexpected, but not many CIOs and IT teams face keeping a city’s vital IT running while fighting for their lives. In this issue of CW EMEA, Oleg Polovynko, CIO at Kyiv City Council, explains how the IT team in the Ukrainian capital has kept services running for its residents amid relentless bombing by Russian forces. We also look at how the Netherlands is planning to regulate AI to reduce bias, how highly accurate time protocols ensure fair trading in finance, and the use of technology in agriculture in Denmark. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

BNPL accounted for 12% of UK online spending in January

Buy now, pay later products from fintech providers accounted for 12% of the £8bn spent online in the UK in January, according to analysis Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Telefónica checks in with Meliá Hotels to advance hotel of the future with 5G

Hotel Meliá Madrid Serrano becomes the first establishment in Spain with 5G SA indoor coverage and network slicing supporting segmented network, which will allow guests to enjoy simultaneous translation and video streaming services, among others Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Qualcomm looks to new wave of 5G devices with Snapdragon X35 5G Modem-RF

Comms tech giant intros world’s first 5G NR-light Modem-RF system with lower cost, reduced complexity, decreased power consumption and smaller form factors Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Cost-of-living crisis creates appetite to switch banks

As millions of Brits struggle with their finances, many view tailored financial services as beneficial Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Consumers want tech-driven clothing stores

As consumers increasingly visit stores as the pandemic subsides, NTT Data finds that technology in shops could persuade consumers to return to physical shopping Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

India launches homegrown BharOS

The homegrown Android-based mobile operating system could reduce India’s reliance on foreign software, but uncertainties around market adoption and software updates remain Continue Reading

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• Pratima Harigunani

The one problem with AI content moderation? It doesn’t work

The use of artificial intelligence for content moderation is likely to become more pronounced with the passage of the Online Safety Bill, but practitioners and experts question the efficacy of this approach Continue Reading

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• Andrew Kersley

TSB pilots pods as branch replacements

TSB joins Barclays in adopting banking pods to ensure customers have access to physical banking services as the number of high street branches declines Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Qualcomm on-board to ride mmWave

The emergence of mmWave 5G networks around the globe is leading to a number of compelling future use cases based on ultra-low latency and high-capacity mobile networks Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Cops make arrests and seize drugs after hacking Exclu encrypted messaging app

Police in the Netherlands, Belgium and Poland raided 80 addresses after covertly intercepting messages from the Exclu encrypted messaging app Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

Online banks still riddled with cyber security flaws, report says

Online bank Virgin Money was found to have the weakest online and application security measures in a Which? study but Nationwide, TSB and The Co-Operative Bank all failed on multiple points, too. Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Operator 5G revenue to 2027 to soar while 6G development emerges

Research reveals hot streak for fifth-generation mobile communications, with revenues from networks set to double over the next four years, and identifies work needed to make sixth-generation a viable prospect Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

World's first self-driving bus gets in gear through UK government, industry funding

UK government’s Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles Connected and Automated Mobility programme reveals funding for commercial self-driving passenger and freight services projects including self-driving bus service and autonomous taxis Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

MEPs vote to amend platform worker directive

MEPs have voted in favour of amendments to the European Commission’s platform worker directive that would introduce a presumption of employment and increase algorithmic transparency Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Ericsson, Intel and Microsoft demo enterprise laptop 5G network slicing capabilities

Comms tech provider teams with chip and IT giants on ‘pioneering’ trial demonstrating the applicability of 5G networking slicing technology on devices beyond smartphones Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Globe Telecom claims improved connectivity with MatSing lens antennas

Philippines MNO announces first mobile network deployment of lens antenna technology in Southeast Asia designed to deliver improved 4G/LTE and 5G mobile capacity Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly