Mobile technology

Ericsson, Nokia to power Singapore’s 5G networks

European telecoms network suppliers Ericsson and Nokia have been selected by Singapore telcos to deploy the country’s two standalone 5G networks Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

Modern development - SUSE CTO: This is not a test, this is real testing

This Computer Weekly Developer Network series is devoted to examining the leading trends that go towards defining the shape of modern software application development.   As we have initially ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

Microsoft Teams usage growth surpasses Zoom

Aternity’s latest Productivity Tracker sees Microsoft fight back against conferencing tool that has enjoyed stellar growth since the Covid-19 lockdowns began Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Lockdown drives UK internet and videoconferencing surge

UK adults now spend more than a quarter of their waking day online with services such as Zoom seeing unprecedented growth, according to Ofcom’s latest study of the nation’s online lives Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

APT groups’ mobile momentum finally faces resistance

State-backed APT groups are increasingly targeting mobile devices as Covid-19 puts the spotlight on remote working infrastructure security. We explore how the industry is fighting back Continue Reading

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• Matthew Staff

Viavi introduces 3D geolocation for 5G networks

Looking to ‘command’ 5G infrastructures, network monitoring and assurance technology firm unveils what it claims is first patented 3D 5G geolocation system Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

UK counts the cost as Ireland presses ahead with contact-tracing app

Irish eyes smiling as Republic’s heath executive said to be on verge of giving greenlight to Covid-19 tracker app, while UK reveals £11.8m cost of development to date for no return as yet Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Nokia claims US live C-band network demo first

Ahead of the expected US spectrum auction in December 2020, Nokia completes first successful US-based 5G trial in C-band Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

How the Chelsea Flower Show blossomed as an online-only event

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we talk to the digital team at the Royal Horticultural Society about delivering the first online-only Chelsea Flower Show after the physical event was cancelled due to coronavirus. With all the talk about the consumer uses of 5G, we look at how next-generation mobile technology could benefit enterprise IT. And we examine the best practice in managing SAP systems during lockdown. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Global 5G subscriptions to hit nearly three billion by 2025

5G will account for a fifth of mobile subscriptions by 2025 in Southeast Asia and Oceania, underscoring the keen adoption of emerging technologies in the Asia-Pacific region Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

TalkTalk targets teleworkers with business-grade broadband

UK mobile network operator aims to take advantage of mass increase in home working, which will likely persist into next year and beyond, by offering medium and enterprise-sized businesses packages for reliable connectivity Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Modern development - OutSystems: Low-code’s role on the software evolution curve

This Computer Weekly Developer Network series is devoted to examining the leading trends that go towards defining the shape of modern software application development.   As we have initially ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

Modern development - GigaOm: The new agility-structure-control balance in DevOps

This series is devoted to examining the leading trends that go towards defining the shape of modern software application development.  As we have initially discussed here, with so many new ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

Home workers increase digital activity but raise broadband performance issues

Research finds lockdown prompts more engagement with the latest technology and gadgets for the home, but a quarter are concerned about a reduction in broadband performance Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Cisco makes statement of intent for ‘new normal’ networking priorities

Networking technology giant adds new capabilities across its intent-based networking portfolio to give customers greater control, security, insights to drive better digital experiences. Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Modern development - Abbyy: go low (code), go open (source) & go forward

This series is devoted to examining the leading trends that go towards defining the shape of modern software application development.  As we have initially discussed here, with so many new ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

iPhone issues see UK government dump centralised model for Covid-19 contact-tracing app

Department for Health makes U-turn on contact-tracing app after trial finds distances are not measured well enough, with particular detection problems for app users with Apple iPhones Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Why not collaborate on an international contact-tracing app? (Well, we know why the UK won't...)

To the surprise of nobody, the government has reversed its plans for the NHS contact-tracing app, switching from its initial centralised model to the decentralised version supported by Google and ... Continue Reading

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• Bryan Glick, Editor in chief

Data protection watchdog calls for controls on police mobile phone stop-and-searches

Information commissioner wants new safeguards on the use of police powers to download sensitive personal data from the mobile phones of suspects and crime victims Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

EE, Nokia claim first for 4G LTE air-to-ground network for emergency services

Air-to-ground network uses commercial 4G LTE, enabling emergency services personnel to rely on uninterrupted communications throughout UK Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Nordic business is leading open banking charge in Europe

Nordic region has the right ingredients to prove open banking can benefit consumers, businesses and the economy Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Environmental concerns set to put brake on future business trips

Research finds nearly half of UK workers are concerned about the negative environmental impact of business travel, with almost two-fifths actively wanting to reduce the number of times they travel for work Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Younger employees find remote working more difficult

Research reveals a disparity between millennials and older generations when it comes to their acclimatisation to remote working, prompting call for firms to provide targeted tools and training for employees during this difficult period Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Modern development - Contentful: The joy of programmatic stacked eXperiences

This series is devoted to examining the leading trends that go towards defining the shape of modern software application development.  As we have initially discussed here, with so many new ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

Data privacy fears emerge as German contact-tracing app downloaded 6.5 million times in first day

After prolonged development path, Germany’s Corona-Warn-App launches to almost immediate success and almost immediate controversy regarding anonymity Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Amnesty identifies most privacy-invasive Covid-19 contact-tracing apps

Bahrain’s ‘BeAware Bahrain’, Kuwait’s ‘Shlonik’ and Norway’s ‘Smittestopp’ are the most privacy-invasive contact-tracing apps, reveals Amnesty International study Continue Reading

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• Laura Middag Alvarez

Modern development - Synopsys: The convergence of speed & security

This series is devoted to examining the leading trends that go towards defining the shape of modern software application development.  As we have initially discussed here, with so many new ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

Malaysia’s telco industry on edge amid new developments, appointments

Spotlight trained on newly appointed key regulatory personnel that could see a change in Malaysia’s telco policy, including a deferment of 5G roll-out Continue Reading

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• Edwin Yapp

Ericsson upgrades 5G forecast as research finds mobile networks take added strain from Covid-19

While social distancing and keeping millions at home have put significant demands on infrastructure, with systems that support healthcare, education and businesses of all types under stress, telecoms networks have stood up to the task, says research from leading comms tech provider Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Danske Bank begins process of creating autonomous development teams

Danish bank begins the process of changing how thousands of its staff work as it attempts to be more responsive to digital demand Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Norway’s contact-tracing app suspended over privacy concerns

Norway has been given until 23 June to justify the location tracking of citizens who download its contract-tracing app Continue Reading

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• Laura Middag Alvarez & Bill Goodwin

Covid-19 contact-tracing apps: the key data protection issues

Organisations intending to deploy contact-tracing apps will need to maintain high standards of privacy compliance, security and ethics to guarantee sufficient uptake and meaningful results Continue Reading

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• Bryony Long, Lewis Silkin

Modern development - BrightMinded: A new era for continuous testing

This series is devoted to examining the leading trends that go towards defining the shape of modern software application development.  As we have initially discussed here, with so many new ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

New Zealand schools to get Wi-Fi 6 in connectivity boost

More than 2,000 schools across New Zealand will be among the first in the country to enjoy the improved coverage and access speeds of Wi-Fi 6 Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

Why UK needs independent oversight body for contact-tracing app

The public needs and deserves clarity, and not just assurances, over the UK’s Covid-19 contact-tracing app Continue Reading

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• Dan Cooper  

University Hospitals Birmingham calls on BT for remote diagnostic station

UK’s largest health trust sets up clinicians to work with multidisciplinary teams for remote clinical support in real time over a converged 4G/5G and Wi-Fi network Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Modern development - IBM: A fistful of developer drivers 

This series is devoted to examining the leading trends that go towards defining the shape of modern software application development.  As we have initially discussed here, with so many new ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

Brits get used to life without cash

British people are getting used to life without cash, as the Covid-19 lockdown forces the adoption of digital payments Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Santander to recruit 3,000 more IT staff

Spanish bank to recruit a further 3,000 tech staff globally to accelerate its digital transformation Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Fake contact-tracing apps delivering banking trojans

Spoof government coronavirus apps are popping up all over the world, says the Anomali Threat Research team Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Minister downgrades status of UK contact-tracing app from vital to ‘cherry on cake’

Scientists warn of fundamental flaws of Bluetooth technology in proximity measurement function of much-delayed app Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

100,000 cheap wireless cameras vulnerable to hacking

Active devices built by Chinese firm HiChip have been sold in the UK as webcams and connected baby monitors Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

5G at ‘tipping point’ as Nokia reveals biggest drivers for enterprise 5G

While analyst believes ‘enormous’ investment required and lack of killer apps put 5G growth in doubt, comms tech giant Nokia paints picture of IT decision-makers making tracks with next-gen infrastructure Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Modern development - Hazelcast: a brief history of testing (and our chaos theory future)

This series is devoted to examining the leading trends that go towards defining the shape of modern software application development.  As we have initially discussed here, with so many new ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

Coronavirus outbreak will speed up enterprise automation

Forrester calls for enterprises to automate with empathy as they deploy an increasing range of intelligent technologies to reduce their dependence on human labour Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

O2 extends 5G network, hits 10,000 mark for LTE-M in UK

Operator says network technologies will revolutionise the way people and businesses use mobile connectivity, unlocking huge possibilities for the UK’s economy and society Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

NHS England launches online tools for diabetes

People with type 1 or type 2 diabetes will have access to three new online services to help manage their condition at home Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

CW Europe: 5G rush in Russia

Russian mobile operators are pooling their resources to help them overcome the technical challenges of creating 5G networks. Also read why Swedbank is rebuilding its anti-money laundering systems, and how a public-private partnership in the Netherlands is combating business email compromise fraud. Continue Reading

Evidence emerges of slow increase in global mobile cellular network times

Smartphone users may have seen the worst of the negative impact from the coronavirus pandemic on their cellular experience, with time connected to Wi-Fi networks decreasing, Opensignal research finds Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Ericsson continues 5G roll-out in the UK, writes down Chinese assets

It’s a classic case of swings and roundabouts for the Swedish communications technology provider, as it cheers UK win for its 5G technology but admits defeat in business in China Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Licensed low-power cellular market gains high traction

With the current extensive deployment of 4G networks and continued expansion of 5G, licensed low-power IoT applications and use cases are set to take off Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Virtual GP practice accidentally exposes patient video calls

A small number of users of Babylon’s GP at Hand service were briefly able to view other patients’ video GP consultations thanks to a bug in a new software feature Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Berlin breaks the national mould to become a global hub

German capital is attracting tech startups from across the world as it cements its position as a leading European hub Continue Reading

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• Matthew Staff

Coronavirus: How to go back to the office safely and securely

Security teams should be used to supporting remote workers effectively by now, but what’s going to happen when people start returning to their offices? We look at the risks and how to address them. Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

How Malaysia’s Gain Secure stood tall amid Covid-19

Walter Wong, executive director of Gain Secure and former Microsoft employee, talks up how his business is coping during Malaysia’s lockdown Continue Reading

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• Avanti Kumar

Progress needed for UK fibre roll-out to catch up to peers

Even with the best efforts of the government in meeting its target and various initiatives to support deployment, meeting UK full-fibre gigabit goals depends on ultimate switch-off of the copper network Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

South Korea takes global 5G leadership

Initial Omdia market assessment shows home of Samsung as the world’s powerhouse for establishing and commercialising 5G networks Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Cystic fibrosis and Covid-19 patients get tech to monitor condition at home

NHS at Home programme sees cystic fibrosis patients given home spirometers and coronavirus patients given oximeters, together with an app, to monitor their condition from home and share information with clinicians Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

What it takes to get DevSecOps right

DevSecOps will drive at least 50% of new applications in Asia-Pacific by 2024, but getting it right will require change management, a collaborative mindset and the right automation tools Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

Businesses develop apps quickly to manage disruption of Covid-19

Healthcare companies, insurers, government agencies and big tech companies have used technology from Pegasystems to develop apps to manage the disruption caused by coronavirus Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

Police chiefs working with Public Health England on contact-tracing security

Police force representatives are in talks with Public Health England over operational security concerns arising from the NHS Test and Trace coronavirus contact-tracing scheme Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Coronavirus: Digital bank Monzo cuts 120 staff

Digital challenger Monzo has announced 120 job cuts as it navigates the current economic slowdown Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Microsoft Surface Go 2… and the quest for the perfect form factor

I’m on a mission, or a quest, call it what you will. This personal pursuit is simple, yet it’s not… I need the ultimate travel work device. As a technology journalist (COVID-19 Coronavirus ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

Global enterprise WLAN market dips in first quarter of 2020

Consumer market buoyed but Covid-19 lockdowns blow headwind into enterprise sector for worldwide wireless local area network market for the first quarter of 2020 Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Elisa enjoys 5G base station energy, emissions reductions from Nokia liquid cooling

Finnish telecoms operator reduces potential expenses of its base stations by up to 30% and emissions by approximately 80% through liquid cooling Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Small businesses failing on remote worker protection

Only one-third of people working for small businesses have received any guidance from their employers on how to secure their remote working set-up Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Data privacy groups pile in on UK contact-tracing app

UK-based digital privacy and free speech campaigning organisation files complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office about contact-tracing app Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Outlook for 5G remains positive despite Covid-19

While the current health crisis and economic uncertainty will have a short-term impact on adoption of the next-gen network, analyst insists future for 5G remains bright with more than a billion global 5G connections by 2022 Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Modern development - Volterra: why microservices are going mainstream 

This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network written by Volterra CEO and founder Ankur Singla -- Volterra provides a distributed cloud platform to deploy, connect, secure and ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

Malaysian minister backtracks on spectrum allocation decision

Amid reports of a surreptitious decision to allocate spectrum to five Malaysian operators, the communications minister rescinds his own order, calling for a more transparent review of the allocation process Continue Reading

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• Edwin Yapp

US senator implores UK legislators to ban Huawei from telecoms networks

US senator tells committee of MPs that deployment of Huawei in UK 5G phone networks would have been the equivalent of allowing Russia to build submarines during the Cold War Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Worldwide user spending on cloud-based web conferencing technology will grow by nearly 25% in 2020

Global workplace restrictions will drive expansion of cloud conferencing user base throughout 2020, but growth will taper off next year Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Keeping IT operations running for remote workers

Measuring employee experience and enabling self-service are some of the ways businesses can manage and empower a remote workforce Continue Reading

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• Paul Mah

Telefónica Deutschland, Bell Canada select Ericsson as 5G network partner

Ericsson scores wins for next-generation infrastructure technology on both sides of Atlantic for both core and radio segments Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Modern development - xs:code: 3 quicksteps to open code success

This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network written by Netanel Mohoni in his position as co-founder and chief executive officer at xs:code, a monetisation platform company for ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

Revved-up electric vehicle market to drive associated connected services to 270% growth

Projected end of sales of petrol-engined cars set to propel higher adoption of electric vehicles and generate boom in connected vehicle tech to $378m by 2024. Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Vodafone gives six months’ free business broadband to UK SMEs

UK telco introduces scheme to help UK small businesses attempting to cope with new phase in Covid-19 lockdown Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Covid-19 pandemic accelerates work on NHS App

The coronavirus health crisis has sped up work to integrate online consultations in the NHS App, exceeding roll-out targets and driving uptake Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

Enterprises planning future with 5G and Wi-Fi 6

Deloitte study shows advanced wireless technologies increasingly seen as a ‘force multiplier’ for emerging technologies including AI, IoT, cloud and edge computing Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Covid-19: Global smartphone sales take a tumble in Q1 2020

Leading analyst Gartner attributes 20% year-on-year decline in device sales to effect of coronavirus pandemic, with leading brands showing sharp falls Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Privacy campaigners call for radical changes to contact-tracing app

Liberty, Privacy International and the Open Rights Group join calls for the government to either put in place better data protection policies or abandon its Covid-19 contact-tracing app altogether Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

SmarTone deploys Ericsson Spectrum Sharing to open the gates to 5G-based smart city

Hong Kong operator deploys 5G broadly across territory using dynamic spectrum-sharing technology Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

CWDN series: what defines modern software development practices?

Programmers, coders, software engineers of all creeds and even meddling script kiddies all see themselves as artists, of a sort.  Creating applications, data engineering and services across PCs, ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

Wireless Broadband Alliance calls for single global Wi-Fi network

Global wireless ecosystem consortium unveils WBA OpenRoaming to offer automatic and secure connection of billions of devices to millions of Wi-Fi networks Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Qualcomm aims to tap into Wi-Fi 6E with ‘world’s most advanced’ mobile wireless portfolio

Hot on the heels of FCC action described as milestone and watershed moment for innovation that will supercharge connectivity, wireless processor giant aims to cash in on new wireless standard Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Test and Trace has not passed data protection impact assessment

Public Health England failed to complete the required impact assessment before launching the Covid-19 Test and Trace programme Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

O2 completes Innovate UK cyber security project blueprint for self-driving cars

Leading UK telco O2 finalises projects to protect data integrity of connected cars as part of major UK project into autonomous vehicles on UK roads Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

The new future of work

We may come to stop talking about ‘remote’ working altogether after the coronavirus pandemic. It could become just ‘working’ – part of the normal mix of how things are done Continue Reading

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• Bev White, Nash Squared

European General Court annuls ban on proposed Three UK/O2 merger

Court reverses European Commission judgment blocking 2016 purchase of leading UK mobile providers Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Covid-19 calculated to cause 18% drop in net new IoT devices in 2020

Fleet management, heavy transport vehicles, equipment, fixed assets and digital signage are among the internet of things applications hit hardest by the pandemic Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Public Health England to keep contact-tracing data for 20 years

PHE will retain the data it collects via the NHS Test and Trace programme for 20 years Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

UK government unveils NHS Test and Trace service to combat Covid-19

UK government unveils framework to stop the spread of coronavirus, but contact-tracing launch date not revealed Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Three-quarters of people expect to work remotely more often after the lockdown

Current changes in working patterns through the Covid-19 outbreak set to see marked shift in the future, and have major impact on digital infrastructures Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Covid-19: Managing spikes in website traffic now IT leaders’ biggest challenge

AppDynamics research reveals that 95% of companies plot new tech course after Covid-19 outbreak as technologists see opportunity to show their value to the business Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

PropertyGuru touts 3D virtual viewings with StoryTeller

Southeast Asian property portal PropertyGuru rolls out new capability in its FastKey platform that lets developers showcase properties to prospective buyers through 3D visualisation Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

Fears contact-tracing app will open the floodgates for cyber criminals

Study of UK consumers reveals worries over an uptick in cyber crime and a lack of trust in government Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

EE network sees fivefold leap in Zoom users, 45% increase in voice calls, apps since lockdown

Research from mobile operator highlights changing habits of UK citizens during lockdown, with video conferencing seeing massive leap Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

StrandHogg mobile vulnerability has evil twin

Variant of the dangerous StrandHogg vulnerability affecting Android phones could allow hackers to access almost all apps on a target device Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Huawei hits out at fresh UK network probe

UK cyber security agency confirms it will conduct a new investigation into the security-worthiness of Huawei’s 5G technology Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Ericsson enables commercial 5G network for Telia in Stockholm

Swedish operator lays the foundations for the next phase of digital transformation with 5G network designed to open up new user experiences and accelerated innovation in areas such as entertainment, healthcare, manufacturing and transport Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly