Mobile technology

Port of Ipswich trials IoT system to digitise operations

BT and ABP deploy intelligent asset platform across East Anglian maritime commercial hub to help its voyage towards smart port status Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Aurrigo gets into autonomous gear through Vodafone, AWS partnership

Autonomous vehicle specialist becomes one of the first UK companies to benefit from a new technology partnership between UK comms operator and leading cloud provider Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Berlin court finds EncroChat intercept evidence cannot be used in criminal trials

In a major setback for police hacking operations, Berlin’s regional court has decided that intercepted data from the EncroChat phone network should not be used in criminal prosecutions Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

Qualcomm, Capgemini collaborate to boost 5G private network implementations for industries

Partnership between 5G comms tech provider and leading business management firm looks to improve interoperability, provide proven performance and ease deployment for clients looking to unlock benefits of 5G private networks Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

UK government launches 5G network building competition

Latest part of UK government’s 5G diversification strategy sees launch of competition to put UK at the cutting edge of developing tech for 5G mobile networks Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Security Think Tank: Hydration, hiring, hacking – lessons in post-Covid risk

With Covid-19 restrictions easing, offices are welcoming back remote workers this summer, bringing with them their notebooks and mobiles, and creating an endpoint management headache for CISOs. What do security teams need to account for to protect their returning office workers? Continue Reading

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• Mike Lloyd, RedSeal

Ericsson, Huawei claim 5G core tech lead with Mavenir, Affirmed Networks leading challengers

Research reveals 5G core dominance is contingent on supplier positioning and strategy, but also that hungry pure-play software suppliers were already offering disruptive innovation and agility Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

AT&T to move 5G mobile network to Microsoft Azure

Leading US operator to run its mobility network on leading cloud platform as it aims to deliver cost-efficient 5G services at scale, while network cloud technology will be deployed to gain competitive advantage through streamlined operations and service differentiation Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Ericsson, Deutsche Telekom, Samsung claim world first in 5G network slicing trial

Global operator joins leading tech firms in test showcasing the benefits of 5G end-to-end network slicing optimised for cloud virtual reality game streaming, while also allowing service providers to offer customer-focused service assurance Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Nordic mobile wallets to merge onto single tech platform

Plans underway to merge the mobile wallets of various Nordic banks into a single public cloud-based technology platform Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Openreach warns UK firms to check comms CPE ahead of analogue switch-off

Ahead of current analogue phone network reaching the end of its life by December 2025, UK broadband provider advises firms to start checking digital compatibility of CPE such as alarm services, lifts, payment card readers and medical equipment Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Half of mobile phones sold in the UK at risk of security issues

Lengthy mobile phone contracts leave buyers at risk of their devices losing support for security updates Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Orange unveils Europe’s first 5G SA fully end-to-end experimental cloud network

Global operator to launch region’s first standalone fully end-to-end cloud network from devices to IS in a cloud-native mode Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Incoherent technology investment saps motivation at mid-size businesses

Research suggests that mid-size businesses are falling into the trap of investing in technology for technology’s sake, rather than identifying what the business actually needs, with stress especially acute supporting remote working Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Google Cloud, Ericsson target telcos with 5G, edge cloud solutions

Google Cloud and Ericsson form partnership based on respective compute platform and 5G technology portfolios to help comms service providers deliver capabilities to the edge to unlock new possibilities for enterprises Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Huawei MateBook X Pro 2021 

It’s blue, but actually, it’s not blue… it’s Emerald Green and that’s how the finish is supposed to look. Quite how Huawei’s colour stylists work to come up with its product finish details is tough ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

Productivity apps here to stay as quarterly mobile app spending hits all-time high

Research from leading mobile data and analytics company App Annie finds $7bn jump in app spending year on year, suggesting the start of a global economic rebound Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

UK government reveals full extent of benefits of mobile, fibre development schemes

Scotland, Wales and North East England set to benefit most from mobile coverage boost under £1bn scheme with more than 230,000 Welsh homes and businesses to get access to faster broadband through Project Gigabit, and nearly 1,000 public buildings and 150,000 homes and businesses in Northern Ireland to get full-fibre connections Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

MWC 2021: Global mobile industry leaders show commitment to 5G mmWave

Mobile industry leaders unite as key 5G business segment expands its momentum across multiple regions, aiming to allow operators and OEMs to meet rising demand for data and expand into new service opportunities Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Bank branches will be a thing of the past in five years, say bankers

Traditional bank branches are likely to disappear from the high street in the next five years, but banking ecosystems will ensure customer service levels are high, say bankers Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

OneWeb, BT sign agreement to explore rural satellite connectivity solutions

Low Earth orbit satellite constellation provider OneWeb announces agreement with BT to discover how satellite technology might support improved capacity, mobile resilience, backhaul and coverage in challenging geographic locations Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

UK government announces high-tech lab to boost 5G diversification strategy

As a central pillar of strategy to build a more secure and innovative 5G supply chain, Sonic Labs test facility opens to explore ways of building 5G networks in a ‘simulated’ real-world environment Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

5G yet to take off as UK households demand more than broadband speed promise

Study from leading management consultant finds that despite not unrealistic worries about domestic network reliability, UK householders feel networks have dealt with extra strain from mass home working Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Windows 11: It’s more than a repositioned Start button

Microsoft has tried to grab the headlines with the latest incarnation of its desktop operating system, sporting a repositioned Start button and updated icons Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

The ephemeral composable stack - MuleSoft: Reusable APIs are the key

This is a guest post written by Paul Crerand, field CTO, EMEA at MuleSoft - it's full title is: Why reusable APIs are key to success with composable IT. Crerand writes as follows. Over the last ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

Deliveroo riders do not have right to unionise, UK court rules

A legal bid to establish collective bargaining rights for Deliveroo riders been dismissed in court, with judges ruling that they are not entitled to the right to form or join a trade union Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Brighton tourists charged thousands of pounds for fairground ride after Worldpay glitch

Tourists at a Brighton attraction were overcharged by thousands of pounds due to a glitch at payment processor Worldpay Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Important LGBTQ+ figures who shaped tech’s history

As the world celebrates Pride month, we take a deep dive into the lives of some of the people who have shaped the technology we use today, who are also LGBTQ+. Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Vodafone launches 5G standalone commercial pilots in UK cities

Operator launches commercial pilot of 5G standalone service in London, Manchester and Cardiff as it continues development of cutting-edge mobile technologies Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Reliance Jio teams up with Google on 5G and retail

India’s biggest telco will use Google Cloud to manage its 5G network and grow its commerce business Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

Visa to acquire Swedish open banking fintech for €1.8bn

Payments giant Visa agrees to pay €1.8bn to acquire Tink, a specialist open banking fintech Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

NTT saddles up for Tour de France digital twin

World-famous cycling event to see ‘unique’ concept in communications designed to bring together people, processes and technology over 3,400km, ensuring the continuity and resilience of the race Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Nokia deploys AI services to cut complexity of network support and maintenance

Comms tech provider launches advanced suite of support services using artificial intelligence and automation to simplify network operations and maintenance Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Stalkerware apps becoming normalised among young people

Data in a new report appears to show that dangerous stalkerware apps are becoming normalised in younger age groups Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Lloyds Bank to close 44 more branches

Banking group has announced the closure of a further 44 branches as customers increasingly use other channels for banking Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Mavenir, MobiledgeX enable global edge connectivity with Deutsche Telekom

Network software provider teams with multicloud edge deployment tech firm to bring cloud-native dynamic deployment of 5G core for leading global operator Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Time to patch increases significantly during pandemic

New data from US-based endpoint management specialist Automox reveals some of the challenges security teams face in keeping up with endpoint security Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Majority of global knowledge workers will be remote by the end of 2021

Leading research firm predicts remote work will drive PC and tablet shipments to over 500 million units for the first time ever by the end of 2021 Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Users’ network expectations change in new normal

Ciena study reveals how sustainability, connected industries and always-on connectivity are shaping the UK’s digital post-Covid landscape Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

London Underground network goes fully mobile

TfL hands 20-year concession to comms company to provide what is claimed to be most advanced network of its kind on the Tube, helping to remove one of the UK’s most high-profile mobile ‘not-spots’ Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

NSPCC, IWF help under-18s scrub their nude photos from the web

Report Remove tool is designed to be used by under-18s to report nude images or videos of themselves that have appeared online Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Nokia, DISH, AWS to launch first 5G SA core network on public cloud

US network operator runs 5G standalone core on global cloud platform to optimise network operations and launch new software and services rapidly and efficiently Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Parliamentary devices left in taxis, buses, trains and pubs

Nearly 100 devices belonging to parliamentary staffers, including MPs and peers, were lost or stolen over the course of 2019 and 2020 Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Virgin Media O2 boosts small business broadband in UK

Cable broadband provider clams to be ‘supercharging’ business connectivity with a free upgrade designed to help SMEs bounce back from the pandemic Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Triax Technologies raises $12.5m Series A funding to expand IoT offer

First dedicated industrial internet of things venture capital fund supports growing loT worksite platform to increase worksite safety and efficiency Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Indian telcos start 5G trials, mass adoption remains elusive

Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel have started 5G trials in different cities, but mass adoption is still some way off due to high spectrum and infrastructure costs Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

NHS App reaches six million users, thanks to Covid vaccine feature

More than two million new users have downloaded the NHS App since it was updated in May to include Covid-19 vaccination status Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Digital banks could dominate once baby boomers pass on their wealth

Traditional banks face challenges in the coming years due to an increasing number of millennials only using digital banks Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Vodafone taps Ericsson to strengthen UK 5G core

Partners to deploy cloud-native dual-mode 5G core to bring the full promise of 5G services to business users Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Telenor, Telia tap Nokia for 5G joint network roll-out in Denmark

Nokia to work with leading Danish mobile operators via their joint network to accelerate the delivery of 5G services across Denmark following the availability of 3.5GHz spectrum Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

DISH, Dell announce Open RAN 5G edge infrastructure first for US

Leading US operator taps IT giant for cloud-native, open 5G radio access network and edge compute technology and announces collaboration on go-to-market strategies for joint edge solutions Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Garden Court Chambers makes the case for communications transformation with UCaaS

Rapid transition from limited on-premise systems to cloud-based video conferencing and workstream collaboration sees leading London legal firm gain ‘frictionless’ digital workplace for a team-centric experience Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

The ephemeral composable stack - Perforce: Shifting to 'assembly culture' with bigger widgets

As the Computer Weekly Developer Network embarks upon its editorial analysis series examining the ether (and on-premises synaptic connection points) that now form the ephemeral and inherently ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

Vodafone, AWS Wavelength unveil Europe’s first multi-access edge computing services

Cloud provider’s Wavelength system to be carried on European operator’s 4G and 5G networks to deliver ultra-low-latency capabilities to UK business customers and software developers serving the UK market Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

5G subscriptions expected to exceed half a billion by end of 2021

Driven by China, North America and the Gulf Cooperation Council markets, 5G remains on track to become the fastest adopted mobile generation in history, with subscriptions increasing at a rate of about a million per day, says latest Ericsson Mobility Report Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Contactless payments accounted for a quarter of all UK payments in 2020

Restrictions in everyday life brought by the Covid-19 pandemic fuelled an increase in the use of contactless payment technology during 2020 Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Mobile operating systems: It's not about VHS versus Betamax

In the 1970s two rival video tape formats battled out for the hearts and minds of consumers. Movies were distributed on either VHS or Betamax. Eventually,  VHS won. But today who uses video tapes? ... Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Competition and Markets Authority turns attention to Google and Apple

Are the two dominant mobile operating system providers anti-competitive? The Competition and Markets Authority shines a spotlight on the two digital giants Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

5G race hotting up in UK cities

RootMetrics analysis of UK 5G sees rapid improvement in overall network capability, with BT-owned network recording the highest availability in all four cities tested and fastest download speed approaching 200Mbps Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Nokia and Ooredoo initiate 4G and 5G fixed wireless access deployment across Oman

Leading comms tech provider and local Oman operator begin 4G and 5G fixed wireless access deployment for services covering homes and businesses throughout the country Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Video commerce and livestreaming make waves in retail

The growth in e-commerce during the pandemic is well documented, but the fragmented retail environment has also helped video commerce and livestreaming rise to prominence Continue Reading

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• Ben Sillitoe

Vodafone announces key partners for Europe’s first commercial Open RAN network

Operator selects Dell Technologies, NEC, Samsung, Wind River, Capgemini Engineering and Keysight Technologies to build what it says will be one of the largest Open RAN networks in the world Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Verizon gets On Site with private 5G networking to enterprise and public sector

US comms provider brings dedicated 5G Ultra Wideband capabilities to large enterprise and public sector customers regardless of whether their premises are within its public 5G coverage area Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

FBI planned a sting against An0m cryptophone users over drinks with Australian investigators

Australian Federal Police and the FBI came up with the idea over drinks: build a cryptophone network with a built-in backdoor and sell it to crime gangs around the world Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

Qualcomm drives for cross-industry digital transformation with new IoT range

New generation of IoT solutions designed to deliver advanced edge-AI performance, innovative power-efficiency, 5G connectivity capabilities and enhanced features for processing and security Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Anker weighs in on a chain of hubs, USB on the high Cs

Picture the scenario, you’re wandering the halls of the average technology trade show and you casually pick up a small four-port USB-C data hub and sling it into your bag without thinking too much. ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

Zoom aims to empower hybrid workforce with phone appliances

Video conferencing provider introduces devices that offer an all-in-one desk phone solution for calls and meetings, with hardware solutions from Poly and Yealink Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

How Ubisoft is embracing the cloud

Game developer Ubisoft has been tapping cloud computing to overcome the constraints of game development and create gaming experiences that live on for years to come Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

FBI arrests distributors accused of selling An0m encrypted phones to crime groups

Working with overseas law enforcement, the FBI has arrested eight people and named a further 13 accused of distributing An0m phones to organised crime groups Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

Virgin Media O2 trial lays foundations for sustainable network expansion

UK telco announces successful demo in using recycled aggregate while building network in Glasgow, which could lead to massively reduced carbon emissions per year in future network build outs Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

BBVA to cut 3,000 jobs in Spain as digital technology transforms industry

Spanish bank is the latest to announce swingeing branch and job cuts amid increased digital competition Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Klarna takes on UK credit card providers with feature that breaks up online payments

Fintech unicorn introduces feature to its app in the UK which will challenge traditional credit card providers Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Cisco reveals new Webex to power ‘inclusive’ future of work

Collaboration suite has new look and feel, and supports hybrid work collaboration at what is claimed to be 40% lower cost than à-la-carte systems Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Nokia, Qualcomm and UScellular claim 5G mmWave range record

Consortium of leading mobile technology firms claim range milestone for mmWave next-generation networks Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

BT announces dedicated business unit to support small companies

Telco launches new single office, home office unit offering ‘unbreakable’ Wi-Fi to deliver ‘unrivalled’ connectivity, coverage and customer service for micro-businesses Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Police raids around world after investigators crack An0m cryptophone app in major hacking operation

Police in 16 countries carried out raids on after Australian Police and the FBI cracked an encrypted An0M communications network used by crime groups Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

Covid-19 accelerates interest in 5G

EY report shows that while the pandemic has prompted greater interest in 5G and IoT for majority of organisations, most are also struggling to identify the right 5G supplier strategy Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Trial of UK’s first mobile vehicle-to-everything road safety system goes live

Almost out of the garage at the same time as the real-life road run of an autonomous shuttle bus in Oxford, cities in the West Midlands are opening their roads for the national debut of vehicle-to-everything mobile technology Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Mixed blessings in smartphone market as sales rise but replacement cycles lengthen

Average cost of mobile handsets is increasing and people do not feel compelled to upgrade, with new features – such as foldable designs – limited to premium products Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

The allure of the log-in-anywhere desktop

We humans are suckers for immediacy. Once we realise it is possible to not to have to wait – and that we have the power to make it happen – then to paraphrase Freddie Mercury, it’s “I want it here, ... Continue Reading

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• Bryan Betts, Freeform Dynamics

Inclusivity and participation top issues for employees in new normal

Canva study reveals pressing need to bridge the hybrid workforce divide and for companies to adopt new technologies and processes to sustain employee happiness and productivity Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Indian IT giants cut carbon emissions by 85% as pandemic stops travel

Spurred by pandemic-related challenges, India’s IT industry has slashed travel costs and carbon emissions through the use of the latest technology Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

BT sets out to enhance UK digital infrastructure with next-generation street connectivity

UK telco unveils plans for Street Hub 2.0 units to help local communities stay connected, boost 4G/5G mobile coverage and bring environment monitoring to high streets Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Vodafone-led consortium unveils 5G first multi-supplier RAN intelligent controller implementation

Operator declares success of technical trial investigating how building a cost-effective O-RAN ecosystem can benefit mobile network users Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Orange Business Services taps Ericsson for enterprise IoT security

As billions of internet-of-things devices become connected and intelligent, security becomes more important, as comms tech provider delivers new security offering for CSPs Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Secrecy around EncroChat cryptophone hack breaches French constitution, court hears

French lawyers claim that investigators are unlawfully withholding details of a cryptophone hacking operation in a case that could impact UK prosecutions Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

Connectivity and flexibility deemed vital for the future of small businesses

Research from mobile operator Three UK uncovers post-Covid work job opportunities as hybrid working set to become the default for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Aviva to launch autonomous vehicle trial on public roads in UK

Research work at UK’s first commercial laboratory for 5G and satellite communications, the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, takes next step with real-life road run of shuttle bus in Oxford Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

5G drives surge in mobile trade-ins in Q1 2021

Latest edition of mobile device tracker shows continued year-on-year growth, highlighting the significant role of mobile trade-in programmes in stimulating new 5G smartphone upgrades Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Zoom boom carries over into 2021

Breakout video conferencing firm’s current fiscal quarter revenues almost treble those posted at the end of April 2020 Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Equinor powers global collaboration with 5G-ready private LTE network

Producer of oil, gas and wind power supporting more than 170 million people globally signs eight-year frame agreement with comms tech supplier for private 4.9G and 5G-ready networking systems Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Virgin Media O2 launches with mission to transform UK comms industry

Drawn-out merger of Liberty Global and Telefónica UK cable and mobile assets comes to fruition under new working brand aiming to power the UK’s recovery and create ‘unbeatable’ choice for consumers Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

What the Telecommunications (Security) Bill means for UK industry

The Telecommunications (Security) Bill is intended to reinforce the security of the UK telecommunications infrastructure, but what are the implications for industry? Continue Reading

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• Peter Ray Allison

BT begins trial on ‘revolutionary’ optical fibre

Researchers conduct trials of hollow-core fibre at BT’s research facility labs in collaborative project with Southampton University spin-out company and open radio access network mobile supplier Mavenir Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Small business workers fear missing out on hybrid opportunity

Research finds three in five small business workers expect to be predominantly office-based after Covid-19 restrictions ease, due to high levels of admin and paper-based processes Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Sustained demand for PCs continues, at least for another 12 months

Digitisation and the return to work, albeit in a hybrid fashion, are driving demand for PCs – but supply is plagued by component shortages Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Revolutionising communication and collaboration for the hybrid world

As hybrid working looks set to become the norm in the post-Covid world, the lessons learned during lockdown will need to be applied. However, firms will have to overcome the limitations of current communication and collaboration tools Continue Reading

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• Cath Everett

RootMetrics benchmark reveals marked improvements in everyday 5G experience

New network performance yardstick from analyst firm highlights ‘everyday’ usage of next-generation networks in pure play and mixed modes, and finds that BT-owned mobile service maintains availability and speed leadership Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Oxbotica and TRL pilot safety framework for off-road autonomous vehicles

Autonomous vehicle technology companies develop code of practice to deploy autonomy safely, efficiently and at scale across a range of environments, in particular off-road settings such as mines, farms and ports where there are no pre-defined or standardised highway rules Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Dumfries & Galloway to host Scotland’s first rural 5G connectivity hub

Farming and rural healthcare are among the sectors set to benefit from 5G hub, which will bring together technological expertise, academic research and local businesses Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly