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Like everybody else, the Inspect-a-Gadget elves have been in lockdown. But, normally, the elves like to get out on the road, attend a few technology conferences and stay in a few cheap motels rooms ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

Telcos accelerate digital transformation but revenues remain store-based

Report reveals operators still rely mainly on physical channels to sell their products and services, but know the value that digital sales can create for them Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

More than one in six households struggling to afford broadband in UK

With UK lockdown persisting and education online until March at the earliest, research finds broadband customers in receipt of low-income benefits almost twice as likely to struggle to pay their bill than other customers Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Smartphone industry roars back in Q4 2020 as iPhone propels Apple to new heights

The past 12 months as a whole may have been challenging for the smartphone industry, but the industry enjoyed an end-of-year renaissance driven by a staggering $66bn worth of iPhone sales Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

JP Morgan Chase hires for UK digital bank launch

US banking giant hires in the UK in preparation for digital consumer bank launch Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Contactless payment limit could rise to £100 as FCA seeks industry views

UK financial services regulator is considering raising the contactless card payment limit to £100 Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

UK government reviews law on access to land for digital infrastructure

Reacting to reports that agreements have been slow to conclude, holding up the roll-out of better mobile and broadband connectivity, UK government consults on changes to the legal framework for agreements on access to land for digital infrastructure Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Programming in the pandemic - FocusMe: Do developers need brain control?

The Computer Weekly Developer Network examines the impact of Covid-19 on the software application development community. With only a proportion of developers classified as key workers (where their ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

UK broadband customers count cost of quietly expired contracts

Almost three million UK high-speed broadband customers – a third of those whose deal ended in the past year – say they were not informed when their contract ended, as mandated by the UK comms regulator, costing around £90 per household Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

O2, Three, Vodafone team to enhance rural mobile coverage

Three of the UK’s leading mobile operators announce plan to build and share infrastructure to boost 4G rural coverage in the first part of a national scheme to improve mobile connectivity in hard-to-reach places Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Grindr complaint results in €9.6m GDPR fine

Norway’s data protection authority plans to apply a fine totalling 10% of LGBTQ+ dating app Grindr’s revenues over its data sharing practices Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Emergency Apple updates patch exploited zero-days

Three vulnerabilities could give attackers full control of their target Apple devices, and must be patched immediately Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Global VPN downloads surge in 2020

Repressive regimes’ regulatory demands and remote working see virtual private network usage rocket over the past 12 months Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Virtualisation, automation and network slicing increasing operators’ focus

Research reveals added pressure on networks in the post Covid-19 world, with access network performance as the primary factor that most impacts subscriber experience Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

OWC Thunderbolt Dock

Inspect-a-Gadget is of course a real person.  He/she/it is gender-neutral, but the elves that work for Inspect-a-Gadget are very much of this Earth and composed of a pound (or more) of flesh, just ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

Barratt enlists UK network leaders to install full-fibre broadband across all new homes

At a time when the country has never been so dependent on fast and reliable home broadband, leading house builder has teamed with UK broadband leaders to ensure new builds are in the digital fast lane Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Telia takes Ericsson 5G to transform industrial inspection as Project Reindeer runs

New partnership will benefit Swedish industry by performing livestream industrial inspections via drones, while more details are released on Ericsson’s EU-funded 6G initiative Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Virgin to enter UK 5G fray but regulator delays 5G spectrum auction

UK operator marks ‘milestone’ moment in its history with 5G offer to add to gigabit broadband, but Ofcom puts on hold the process to gain mid-band frequencies Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Wireless Broadband Alliance rolls out roadmap for 5G, Wi-Fi 6 convergence

New industry guidelines highlight critical role next-generation wireless technology will play in the long-term success of 5G, outlining convergence opportunities for optimising business innovation and customer experience Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

NEC announces 3x MIMO capacity gain for mmWave 5G CPE

Aiming to contribute to the development of mmWave 5G mobile access networks and building ecosystems among operators and suppliers, tech giant claims landmark achievement Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

GSMA: mmWave 5G showing signs of market readiness

With 5G roll-outs and adoption progressing quickly and with the mmWave ecosystem showing signs of readiness, the main question the mobile industry faces is where and when mmWave systems can be cost-effective Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Vodafone unveils ‘instant’ Wi-Fi

Telco targets digital households and small businesses with new mobile router for use cases including support for video calling, streaming and online learning Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

BT connects Dutch diplomatic missions

New software-defined network services designed to enable secure collaboration and support digital transformation of network supporting Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Nine out of 10 UK card payments in 2020 were contactless

Contactless cards payments accounted for around 90% of card payments in the UK in 2020 Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Next-gen network roll-outs drive 5G FWA broadband CPE market

Continued momentum revealed for fixed wireless access as analyst sees such services using 5G technology capable of supporting gigabit speeds, creating huge potential to compete with existing fixed broadband services Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Programming in the pandemic - Linode: Mapping out a new workflow map

The Computer Weekly Developer Network examines the impact of Covid-19 on the software application development community. With only a proportion of developers classified as key workers (where their ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

Gamarue malware found on government-issued school laptops

Devices handed out by the government to support vulnerable children contain malware that appears to be contacting C2 infrastructure in Russia Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Optus taps Nokia for 5G tech to enhance stadium experiences

With crowds slowly returning to outdoor venues in Australia after lockdown, comms tech provider and leading local operator deliver gigabit wireless in-stadium connectivity Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Nokia, Mobily unveil world’s first sliced FWA deployment

Global comms tech provider teams with Saudi Arabian telco to pilot world’s first 4G and 5G fixed wireless access network slicing on a live commercial network Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

European telecoms big guns team up to drive Open RAN deployments

Major regional operators embark upon collaboration to provide a framework for the creation of an interoperable market for Open RAN Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Few workers see employers as ready for new normal

Study finds vast majority of workers feel employers are not fully prepared to support the longer-term move to a hybrid workforce, prompting a need for organisations to plan their ‘future workplace’ better Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

HSBC closing more branches as customers turn to digital channel

Bank announces branch closures as it reshapes its network for the digital age Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Broadcast, media sector presents telcos with digital transformation opportunities

Analyst sets out potential winning strategy for telcos in entertainment sector with 5G, multi-access edge computing and network slicing, as well as virtualisation and cloud Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Five not the only magic number for Three in 2021

With a new CEO beginning to put into practice its plan, mainly a pivot towards business, mobile operator Three UK has been eyeing up new opportunities in 2021. We see what is on the agenda Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Programming in the pandemic - a CWDN series

Just in case you spent 2020 on a different planet, the world has been living through an unimaginable pandemic in the shape of the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) contagion. As well the tragic loss of life ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

Mavenir, VIAVI enter into collaboration to validate 5G RAN options for US market

Partnership will focus on lab testing of cloud-native radio access systems for major US mobile network operators Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Legacy security architectures threaten to disrupt remote working

Annual survey of IT leaders finds network security is of prime concern as most companies continue with work-from-home policies Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Click fraud levels reach new heights in pandemic

Small companies risk losing £10,000 a year, and enterprises as much as £520,000, to cyber criminals as click fraud volumes spike Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

AE Aerospace claims 5G landmark in transforming manufacturing productivity

Leading UK manufacturing business and partners trial 5G to pioneer productivity improvements and drive recovery in key sector hit hard by Covid Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Three UK, Tata team to accelerate 5G network roll-out

IT services, consulting and business solutions provider employed to help UK operator configure and maintain its next-generation mobile network and ensure first time right network operations Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Appian defines 4-cornerstones for low-code hyperautomation

For a lot of people, the first reaction experienced when exposed to the term ‘hyperautomation’ is the groaning sense of marketingspeak overload. It’s almost as if the marcoms people get a sense of ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

Private LTE/5G market set to reach £4.2bn in 2024

Research firm predicts sales of private LTE/5G infrastructure to show 43% CAGR from 2019 to 2024, potentially worth an estimated $5.7bn (£4.2bn) Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Google Cloud, Nokia accelerate readiness for cloud-native enterprise 5G solutions

Cloud platform provider and comms tech supplier announce plans to jointly develop cloud-native 5G core solutions for communications service providers and enterprise customers with cloud capabilities to the network edge to accelerate enterprise digital transformation Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Coalition proposes secure standard model for Covid-19 passports

Vaccination Credential Initiative is working to ensure that people vaccinated against Covid-19 can access their records in a secure, verifiable and privacy-preserving way Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

BT cries foul on rivals’ coverage claims as O2, EE extend UK 5G nets

Two of the UK’s mobile giants make significant additions to next-gen networks, but BT consumer CEO warns that rivals are not giving customers meaningful levels of coverage and quality in their 5G offers Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Logitech Rally Bar family & BRIO

Camera-envy used to be that ‘thing’ that long-lens-toting tourists would exhibit when parading around beauty spots, well-known tourist locations and perhaps even Disneyland. That time has passed. ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

CW Middle East: $60m venture capital fund targets 120 startups

Countries in the Middle East see technology as an industry of the future and are investing heavily in the sector as part of their economic diversification plans. Read in this issue how the latest development will see a $60m venture capital fund, based in Bahrain, invest in 120 early-stage startups across the Middle East region. Also read how Saudi Arabia has signed two agreements with Chinese IT suppliers as it strives to deliver its ambitious programme to diversify its economy. Continue Reading

Port of Felixstowe lands funding for UK government 5G trial

UK’s largest and busiest container port to test the potential of 5G across two use cases: enabling remotely controlled cranes and optimising predictive maintenance though IoT and AI Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Zoom reveals phone product spike, public offer price

Strong service performance, reliability and enterprise-grade features drive uptake of Zoom Phone as still rapidly growing conferencing firm announces $1.75bn share offering Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Yearly expectations smashed with £105bn spent on mobile apps in 2020

With the world of work changed forever due to the Covid-19 pandemic, mobile apps cash in, with consumer spend increasing 20% annually with business apps showing particular spike in usage Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

EE 5G to deliver BBC Green Planet augmented reality experience

Increased 5G network capacity will enable AR experience for landmark BBC series using holographic video to explore the world from the perspective of plants Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Covid-19 immunity passport tests to begin in UK

A Covid-19 immunity and vaccination passport developed by two UK firms and backed by Innovate UK has entered the live testing phase Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

BT eyes up next-gen services with digital unit

In what it says is an important statement of intent following a 2020 with a number of innovations, incumbent telco announces new division designed to deliver next-gen digital platforms and services Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Virgin Media aims for in-home connectivity transformation with Intelligent WiFi Plus

As it ramps up gigabit network development in locations across the UK, cableco launches Wi-Fi access devices to work with new access system to bring up to three times faster in-home wireless speeds Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Covid-19 has led to a 25% increase in health app downloads, research shows

The pandemic has led to a huge increase in health apps downloads, particularly mental health apps, where downloads have increased 200%, as people struggle to cope during the crisis, according to Orcha Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

BT removes mobile data charges for BBC Bitesize educational content

As part of a broader partnership between the UK’s public broadcaster and its incumbent telco, hugely popular and award-winning BBC Bitesize programming slot is to be zero rate for all EE, BT Mobile and PlusNet Mobile customers Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Used smartphone sales to dial in near double-digit growth in 2020

Research shows refurbished and used devices continue to provide cost-effective alternatives for businesses looking to save money when buying a smartphone Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Government use of 'general warrants' to authorise computer and phone hacking is unlawful

A court has ruled that the security and intelligence services can no longer rely on ‘general warrants’ to authorise the hacking of large numbers of computers and phones belonging to UK citizens Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

BT offers unlimited data for remote learning

UK incumbent telco joins campaign to make sure disadvantaged children can get connected as Covid-19 lockdown closes schools and other educational establishments Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Nordic digital innovation offers a proactive approach to mental health

Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the need to support people suffering mental health issues – and digital technology can help Continue Reading

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• Matthew Staff

Jeremy Darroch steps down as Sky Group chief executive

Exec who transformed former satellite TV provider into Europe’s largest multi-platform communications provider with mobile, telephony and FTTH steps down after 13 years Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Qualcomm appoints new CEO

Claiming validation of its business model and leadership in 5G, the communications chip giant appoints successor to retiring chief executive with brief to drive value Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Viasat checks in with Delta to boost in-air connectivity

US airline adds next-generation Ka-band satellite technology to mainline fleet to help modernise how passengers stay connected and enjoy content during travel Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Operators join UK government’s kids’ mobile access scheme

UK mobile operators join scheme to help families that need access to connectivity to support their child’s learning needs during the latest lockdown, while BCS calls for free mobile access to education sites Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Banking trade body calls for increased contactless payment limit

UK Finance proposes an increase in the limit on spending using contactless cards Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Ooredoo Group expands Ericsson 5G tech agreement

New agreement promises new functionalities with faster time-to-market and enhancements to the digital experience for people, enterprises and industries across operating companies in 10 countries Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Qualcomm expands 5G capabilities of Snapdragon 480 mobile devices

Enhanced mobile platform line claimed to be able to accelerate global 5G commercialisation and deliver ‘series-defying’ features to mass-volume smartphone segment Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Ericsson to power DTAC 5G network in Thailand

Almost half of Thailand’s 70 million population to be served by a new 5G radio access network from leading local communications service provider DTAC Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Axway: An API-shot in the arm for healthcare data

The is a guest piece written for Computer Weekly Open Source Insider by Ruby Raley in her position as VP of healthcare at Axway, a company known for its ‘full lifecycle’ API management ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

Innovation at the shelf edge

It’s been a challenging year for stores due to Covid-19, but some retailers have found time to innovate at the shelf edge with noteworthy technology deployments Continue Reading

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• Ben Sillitoe

Top 10 networking stories of 2020

Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 networking stories of 2020 Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Top 10 telecoms and mobile stories of 2020

Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 telecoms and mobile stories of 2020 Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Top 10 financial services stories of 2020

Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 financial services IT stories of 2020 Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Kyvol Cybovac S31 Robot Vacuum

The Kyvol Cybovac S31 Robot Vacuum sucks - and we mean that. But here’s the thing, we mean it in a good way. One might argue that robot vacuums have been brought to market before their time i.e. ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

5G coverage set to reach over half of global population by 2025

Despite 5G deployment still facing various challenges, operators are making progress in addressing major issues Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Cisco reveals intention to acquire Dashbase

Networking tech and services giant gets out the corporate chequebook for the third time in a matter of weeks to buy customer experience and analytics software provider Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

UK parliamentary committee slams government broadband targets as unrealistic

Report highlights missed targets and overpromising in gigabit infrastructure roll-out and urges government and national regulator to take bolder, faster action to address the causes of costs and delays Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Viasat announces $222m RigNet acquisition

Global communications company unveils plans to expand and diversify commercial connectivity portfolio, with purchase of intelligent networking solutions firm to add complementary technology Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Top 10 retail technology stories of 2020

Computer Weekly looks at what 2020 had in store for the retail industry – just how did technology help retailers adapt to changing customer behaviour during the pandemic? Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

5G roll-outs to continue apace in 2021

New 5G launches will be led by telcos in forerunner markets, but the industry’s near-term outlook will depend on the timing of an economic recovery Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

Gigabit proliferates as UK’s fixed and mobile networks take the strain from Covid

The UK’s fixed and mobile networks take the strain of remote working and increased online entertainment uptake Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Huge uptick in global 5G deployment across 2020

Although yet to fully accommodate the boost it got from the recent launch of suitably enabled iPhones, the 5G market has enjoyed a strong third quarter, according to data from mobile testing specialist Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

How 5G is going to transform digital banking in 2021

Covid-19 has accelerated digital banking this year and 5G promises to have an even bigger impact next year Continue Reading

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• Evgenia Loginova

Networking infrastructure issues peg back firms adapting to Covid-19 new normal

Survey shows inadequate infrastructure is preventing businesses from meeting challenges around remote working and omni-channel customer demand and holding them back from embracing more innovative technologies Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Inside Appian's hyperautomation factory: bots, AI & people

Appian is a patient company. Despite the fact that the whole tech industry is falling over itself to tell us that it now offers low-code software automation advantages, the arguably more pure-play ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

Singapore employees want more support for remote working

Singapore workers faced challenges in accessing internal company resources, spotty connections and had to use their personal devices for business while working remotely Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

LinearB offers A-line to kill off bad code

Question: what’s better than project management? Answer: Invisible real-time data-driven project management, that’s what. Holy Land and US-based LinearB plays in this arena and the company insists ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

Ericsson sets sail with enhanced maritime connectivity

Swedish tech provider aims to rectify lack of options for at-sea communications where traditional satellite comms have seen high prices, high latency and low throughput Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Standards alliance adds to membership as NEC opens new Open RAN lab

Japanese tech giant establishes Open RAN laboratory in India to complement centre of excellence in the UK, where Southampton University spin-off joins O-RAN Alliance Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Giffgaff goes AWS to drive operational transformation

UK mobile virtual network operator selects Amazon cloud as part of plan to accelerate innovation and enhance new services Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Zoom, Google Meet, TikTok dominate mobile app downloads in 2020

Study from leading analytics firm reveals how 2020’s mobile app arena has been transformed through Covid-19, and how the app providers are setting up for 2021 Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Developers, get 'image conscious' for royalty-free image codec JPEG XL

This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network written by Dr. Jon Sneyers in his capacity as senior image researcher, Cloudinary. Dr. Sneyers is the co-chair of JPEG XL adhoc ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

Three UK gears up for 2021 business expansion

UK mobile network operator sets out plans to enhance business proposition over next 12 months, improving connectivity, how it operates and how it interacts with customers Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Challenger banks hindered by lack of customer confidence

Despite an acceleration in the use of digital banking services, challenger banks face the obstacle of winning customer trust Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

After critical year, Vodafone trains security sights on CNI market

Vodafone’s security head Steve Knibbs explains how he plans to bring the lessons of a transformative few years in cyber security to bear on new markets Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Deloitte: Cloud, intelligent edge and telemedicine set to accelerate in 2021

Global market for intelligent edge computing will expand to $12bn in 2021, with more than 400 million video visits to doctors worldwide across the year Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Amnesia:33 IoT flaws dangerous and patches unlikely, say experts

The disclosure of multiple flaws by Forescout has raised big questions for the developers of connected products, and for their users Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Top IT predictions in APAC in 2021

The Asia-Pacific region will continue to be a cradle for technology innovation in the new year, whether it is 5G services, artificial intelligence, cloud computing or cyber security Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

SMEs need to acknowledge remote working lessons to prosper post-Covid

Research from integrated cloud communications platform provider finds that over two-fifths of SME employees believe that, with effective communication tools, productivity would be the most improved business challenge in the “new normal” Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Societe Generale latest banking giant to cut costs and increase digital investment

French bank Societe Generale is merging two retail brands and increasing investment in its digital offering to meet its ambitious customer acquisition plans Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA