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20 Nov 2024
Virgin Media O2 streamlines fixed and mobile service delivery
UK operator claims major milestone in its long-term network evolution strategy by switching on Converged Interconnect Network to rationalise and enhance service delivery Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
20 Nov 2024
Apple addresses two iPhone, Mac zero-days
Two zero-day vulnerabilities uncovered in Apple’s operating systems could have allowed for arbitrary code execution and cross-site scripting attacks Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Feature
12 Apr 2024
5G networks and biometric breakthroughs: Navigating opportunities and risks
Businesses are quickly adopting 5G to introduce advanced security features such as facial recognition, but while these technologies improve safety and ease of use, they also raise concerns about how sensitive biometric information is gathered and may be misused Continue Reading
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12 Apr 2024
UK mobile operators ramp up Shared Rural Network commitments
Pace quickens in £1bn UK scheme to improve mobile coverage in so-called hard-to-reach areas, with leading operators making extension to footprint in rural Wales and Scotland Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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12 Apr 2024
Businesses expect significant revenue growth through 5G
Research reveals two-fifths of organisations are upgrading to cellular connectivity to take advantage of technologies such as IoT and AI, but they risk leaving networks exposed to cyber attacks Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
11 Apr 2024
PSNI criticised after ‘utterly vague’ answers on covert surveillance of journalists
The Policing Board of Northern Ireland has asked the Police Service of Northern Ireland to produce a public report on its use of covert surveillance powers against journalists and lawyers after it gave ‘utterly vague’ answers Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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Blog Post
11 Apr 2024
NTT Research ‘Upgrade’ 2024: Live report
The Computer Weekly Developer Network team packed its bags, put some flowers in its hair... and headed to San Francisco this week for NTT Research’s Upgrade 2024. This two-day event was designed to ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
11 Apr 2024
NTT Research focused on ‘physics of intelligence’ with Harvard Center for Brain Science
Software development platform companies love AI. They have (arguably) always been fairly fond of digital intelligence as it has evolved through various decades and iterations that have taken it ... Continue Reading
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11 Apr 2024
Embedded World 2024: Micron unveils platforms to power in-vehicle AI
Memory and storage solutions provider’s automotive products enable central compute, digital cockpit and advanced driver assistance systems for Qualcomm customers Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
11 Apr 2024
TIP creates user group to tap into neutral host business model
Trade association created to accelerate pace of innovation in worldwide mobile and fixed telecoms industries launches new chapter looking to address need for more efficient, less costly and sustainable infrastructure Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
10 Apr 2024
Borussia Dortmund nets operational gains with Wi-Fi 6E
Cloud networking provider selected to deploy Wi-Fi 6E and analytic services at Germany’s largest football stadium to ensure what is claimed to be ‘unparalleled’ fan experience and optimised matchday operations Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
10 Apr 2024
Shared Rural Network upgrade dials up 4G coverage in Lake District
UK government reveals that people living, working and travelling near Keswick in Cumbria will be first in England to benefit from its part in mobile infrastructure upgrades under Shared Rural Network scheme Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
09 Apr 2024
Embedded World 2024: Eseye unveils entry-level IoT router
On day of note for internet of things, integrated cellular IoT connectivity services provider launches smallest-ever device to boost capability and transcend communications issues Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
09 Apr 2024
Embedded World 2024: Qualcomm takes on-device AI to mid-tier IoT
Mobile platform provider uses Embedded World 2024 to announce what it claims is breakthrough Wi-Fi technology along with AI-ready internet of things and industrial platforms Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
09 Apr 2024
Police forces check intelligence and criminal databases after errors discovered in O2 phone data
Criminal Bar Association calls for information about reliability of communications data used in criminal trials to be disclosed Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
08 Apr 2024
NGMN sets out plan to gain better energy consumption in virtualised networks
Report recommends global broadband industry to adopt open-source technology and focus on greater network transparency to ensure better energy consumption for virtualised RAN Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Blog Post
04 Apr 2024
Green coding - SuSE: From code bloat to supreme sustainability
This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network by Vishal Ghariwala, senior director and CTO for Asia Pacific region at SuSE. Ghariwala writes in full as follows... When I was a Java ... Continue Reading
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News
03 Apr 2024
AiP advances ‘pivotal’ for 5G, 6G evolution
Research into antenna-in-package arena reveals how development in various substrate types and packaging methods can boost the roll-out of 5G mmWave networks and drive the forthcoming 6G market Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Blog Post
03 Apr 2024
CodiumAI eyes ‘agentic future’ for AI-powered software developers
Every company is a data company. Now, of course, every company is an Artificial Intelligence (AI) company. Plus, logically every company must now think of itself as a generative AI company. But how ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
03 Apr 2024
Logitech signature slim keyboard & combo
There’s only one problem with Logitech. Spoiler alert, it’s a good problem, but it is an issue. I’ve not found a keyboard or mouse combination to rival it (okay, the PC mouse products from Razer ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
02 Apr 2024
Green coding - KX: Going green in preparation for the year of the AI agent
This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network written by Conor Twomey in his position as head of customer success at KX. KX describes itself as a global leader in vector and ... Continue Reading
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News
02 Apr 2024
North America leads charge as global 5G connections surge
A 66% increase in 2023 sees 7.6 billion 5G global connections at the end of the year, driven by strong North American market, with total set to rise to 7.9 billion by 2028 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
29 Mar 2024
Organisations getting better at spotting identity fraud
As the barriers to committing identity fraud continue to drop, organisations should consider more sophisticated technical measures to successfully up their game, according to a report Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
28 Mar 2024
Vonage boosts conversational commerce with GenAI
Ericsson-owned cloud comms tech provider integrates generative AI capabilities with Conversational Commerce service to let contact centre agents generate creative content, automate tasks and improve user experience Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
28 Mar 2024
Merged Vodafone/Three could offer UK’s leading mobile coverage
Despite the possible merger of Vodafone UK and Three UK set for rigorous examination by competition watchdog, mobile analyst points to performance benefits of proposed deal Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
27 Mar 2024
Cisco unveils enhanced collaboration tech for the hybrid workforce
Multifunctional devices from Cisco aim to enhance collaboration in offices through optimised cameras and AI-powered collaboration features for hybrid teamwork Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
26 Mar 2024
Apple, Meta and Alphabet under EU scrutiny
Under the new Digital Markets Act, European commissioners are looking at potential issues with the way Apple, Alphabet and Meta operate their platforms Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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Blog Post
26 Mar 2024
Green coding - Codeium: Mind your codebase
This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network written by Varun Mohan in his role as CEO and co-founder at Codeium – the company is known for its platform designed to help ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
25 Mar 2024
Green code - TurinTech: Code optimisation for sustainable AI
This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network written by Dr Leslie Kanthan, CEO and co-founder of TurinTech. TurinTech pledges to help software application developers unlock the ... Continue Reading
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News
25 Mar 2024
Vodafone, Three merger faces further competition review
Blow to major UK operators’ merger plans as competition watchdog takes investigation to new level, concluding that combining firms could leave consumers and businesses worse off Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
22 Mar 2024
Court finds EncroChat hacked messages admissible as former footballer is jailed
A judge in ‘lead’ EncroChat case found that messages obtained by police from the encrypted phone network can be lawfully used in evidence Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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Feature
22 Mar 2024
5G-Advanced networks explained: Everything you need to know
In this guide, Computer Weekly investigates the prospects for the soon-to-be-launched iteration of fifth-generation mobile communications: 5G-Advanced, or 5.5G as some are calling it Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
21 Mar 2024
US sues Apple, alleging smartphone monopoly
A major legal action against Apple over its dominance of the smartphone market has kicked off in the US, alleging anticompetitive practices on Apple’s part that have damaged the sector and restricted consumer choice Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
21 Mar 2024
UK government takes measures to boost resilience of 999 call system
The government is introducing additional safeguards to ensure resilience of the 999 emergency call handling system following a technical fault in 2023 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
21 Mar 2024
Three UK sees top-line revenue growth but first EBIT loss since 2010
UK mobile network operator reports earnings loss for the first time since 2010 but growth in certain customer segments driven by business-to-business, 5G, home broadband and Smarty service Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
21 Mar 2024
UK mobile users satisfied with download speeds
Despite the UK having some of the lowest 5G download speeds in the G7, consumer needs are being met when it comes to mobile speeds delivering services that satisfy the majority of mobile users Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
21 Mar 2024
Ericsson establishes Federal Technologies Group in US
Comms tech provider ups engagement with US government services by creating entity designed to drive digital transformation and accelerate innovation Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
21 Mar 2024
Port of Tyne sets sail on private 5G-enabled ‘smart port’ operations
Latest part of UK’s 5G Innovation Regions project sees North East regional port gain funding to develop 5G and advanced wireless connectivity projects, and reap benefits such as enhanced operational efficiency, safety and sustainability Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
19 Mar 2024
Qualcomm brings more on-device AI to smartphones with Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
Chip giant unveils mobile platform using specially selected premium capabilities for next-level on-device generative AI features set to be adopted by major OEMs over the coming months Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
19 Mar 2024
UK government looks to end of 4G mobile blackspots in rural Wales
First of 86 UK government-funded 4G masts have been switched on as part of joint plan with telecoms firms in £1bn scheme to deliver mobile connectivity across 95% of UK Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
18 Mar 2024
Virgin Media O2 boosts mobile coverage in smart pole trial
UK operator claims successful innovation in trial using smart poles installed beside existing on-street broadband cabinets to accelerate mobile network roll-out across the UK by converting cabinets to mobile base stations Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
18 Mar 2024
HUDs head automotive road safety initiatives
Tech firm examines the impact of road safety initiatives on heads-up display adoption in automotive industry as it looks for solutions to driver distractions Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
15 Mar 2024
eSIM to accelerate IoT automotive, smart city programmes
Research finds tech and market developments are accelerating eSIM adoption in IoT sectors such as automotive and smart cities, with the latter sector expected to witness highest demand for eSIM-enabled services Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
14 Mar 2024
Fibre, FWA set the pace in fixed broadband growth
OECD research reveals that optical fibre and fixed wireless access are the two fastest growing fixed broadband technologies in countries that it covers, with their dynamism in stark contrast to the decline in DSL Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Blog Post
14 Mar 2024
Green coding - Qt: What’s bloating your code?
This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network written in full by Maurice Kalinowski, product director at Qt - the company is known for its cross-platform application and UI ... Continue Reading
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News
14 Mar 2024
Passalacqua hotel claims exceptional guest connectivity with AI-driven Wi-Fi 7
Prestigious hotel on the shores of Lake Como to become one of the world’s first early adopters of Wi-Fi 7 to give not only high connectivity speeds, but also low latency and increased capacity Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
13 Mar 2024
US authorities move a step closer to banning TikTok
Lawmakers in Washington DC have moved a step closer to enacting a broad national ban on controversial video app TikTok in the US, with global ramifications Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Blog Post
13 Mar 2024
Green coding - PagerDuty: Mindfulness mechanics, an efficient code system is an 'off' system
This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network written by Mandi Walls in her role as DevOps advocate, PagerDuty – the company is known for its platform designed to automate critical ... Continue Reading
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News
13 Mar 2024
Omnispace, MTN team to develop, deploy satellite IoT, 5G NTN services
African space-based mobile communications industry gains higher orbit as continent’s largest mobile operator enters partnership with non-geostationary satellite constellation firm Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Blog Post
12 Mar 2024
Green coding - Tricentis: Testing times for suboptimal algorithms & code bloat
This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network written by Mav Turner, chief product and strategy officer at Tricentis - a company known for its software testing platform aligned to ... Continue Reading
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E-Zine
12 Mar 2024
From grassroots to Wembley – how tech supports English football
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we talk to the CIO of The Football Association about how technology supports the national game from grassroots to the England teams. 5G Advanced is here – we report from MWC 2024 on the next steps for the mobile industry. And we examine the latest developments in the retail tech sector. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
11 Mar 2024
Global cellular IoT connections to grow by three billion in next four years
Federated learning to automate platform management, configuration of devices, security processes and connectivity in real time will be key to handling large increase in data as telco network-based internet of things flourishes Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Blog Post
09 Mar 2024
What to expect from Appian World 2024
For what might be the fifth time this year, the Computer Weekly Developer Network team is at Appian World, so what can we expect? It’s hard to think about Appian World without remembering the ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
08 Mar 2024
Google Pixel Watch 2
The perfect smartwatch is a good dream to work towards and the Google Pixel Watch 2 is probably a step towards that Nirvana, it’s certainly a leap forward in terms of some of the functionality ... Continue Reading
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News
08 Mar 2024
UK government reconfirms satellite programme
2024 Budget sees continued approval for connectivity funding in plan to expand space-based broadband and 5G coverage for remote areas Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
08 Mar 2024
Ethernovia accelerates chip drive for software-defined vehicles
Silicon Valley-based startup announces sampling of scalable family of automotive PHY transceivers for software-defined vehicle applications aiming to meet rising bandwidth demands and deliver safety functionality Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
07 Mar 2024
PSNI chief denies ‘industrial’ use of surveillance powers against journalists
PSNI chief constable Jon Boutcher has agreed to provide a report on police surveillance of journalists and lawyers to Northern Ireland’s policing watchdog Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
07 Mar 2024
NI Policing Board pressed to open inquiry into PSNI spying on journalists’ phones
Amnesty International and the Committee on the Administration of Justice have asked Northern Ireland’s policing watchdog to open an inquiry into the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s use of surveillance powers against journalists Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
07 Mar 2024
Open Cosmos and Ubotica report success in satcoms launch
Space technology and data company launches first satellite of the year aiming to provide hyperspectral artificial intelligence data for marine monitoring and emergency responses across the Atlantic Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
06 Mar 2024
Apple patches zero-days amid ‘foundational’ post-quantum update
Apple’s iOS 17.4 update not only fixes zero-day flaws that are being actively exploited, but includes important new security protocols to safeguard users against future attacks Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
06 Mar 2024
Singapore refreshes geospatial masterplan
Masterplan aimed at driving mainstream adoption of geospatial applications and grooming geospatial talent, among other goals, will help to position Singapore as a global geospatial hub Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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Blog Post
06 Mar 2024
Green coding series: Introduction & editorial brief
It’s not easy being green, just ask Kermit. But thankfully, we’re a long way past the 1970s and the naysayers who laughed at the then Prince Charles (now our course our gracious King) and his ... Continue Reading
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News
05 Mar 2024
Meta outage disrupts social media globally
Meta services, including Facebook, Instagram and Threads, have been downed in a brief service outage Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
05 Mar 2024
NanoAvionics jumps on SpaceX to expand 5G, IoT space comms
Smallsat bus manufacturer and mission integrator’s craft expand two constellations with upcoming SpaceX Transporter-10 mission Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
05 Mar 2024
Speedcast on board with connectivity for P&O maritime logistics
Comms and IT services provider sets sail to deliver multi-orbit, multi-path SD-WAN service across 59 vessels in fleet of provider of critical logistics support and marine offerings for offshore energy, port services and cargo transportation Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
05 Mar 2024
TIM taps Cisco and NEC to improve Brazilian network quality
Firms team up to address quality of experience and quality of service objectives by expanding monitoring across all transport domains, including cell site routers, national backbone and backhaul Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Blog Post
05 Mar 2024
Progress OpenEdge widens & deepens developer infrastructure services
Infrastructure software company Progress has continued to expand, augment, enhance (and perhaps even pare back where needed) the fabric and functions of its Progress OpenEdge flagship application ... Continue Reading
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News
05 Mar 2024
Emerging low-loss materials pave road to 6G
As comms industry prepares for next generation of communications, research paper shows biggest challenges that will need to be addressed and why low-loss materials will be crucial for development Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
04 Mar 2024
Vodafone, Intel extend Open RAN research collaboration
Chip giant and leading European operator increase scope of established collaboration with University of Málaga towards planned UK commercial deployment of 4th Gen Intel Xeon processors with Intel vRAN Boost in first half of 2024 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Feature
04 Mar 2024
How AllSaints, L’Oreal and Deliveroo are using AI to improve CX
From fuelling chatbots and digital assistants, to helping with retail media targeting, retailers continue to announce ways artificial intelligence is helping them boost customer experiences online Continue Reading
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01 Mar 2024
Slow roll-out of standalone 5G risks UK SMEs taking annual £8.6bn hit
Research from UK telco suggests lack of availability of true 5G puts smaller businesses at disadvantage compared with continental European counterparts taking advantage of reliable superfast connectivity Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
01 Mar 2024
MWC 2024: Technology, business building blocks emerge for 5G Advanced
Summit shows how imminent mass introduction of 5G Advanced networks will likely see 2024 being a pivotal year for the mobile industry, breaking the traditional generational cycle in mobile communications technology Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
29 Feb 2024
Windows 11: Not as big a priority in EMEA compared with North America
Survey shows that IT decision-makers are prioritising desktop productivity and PC refreshes this year, with more in the US prioritising spending on PCs and Windows 11 upgrades Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
29 Feb 2024
Oxa hails first commercial deployment of self-driving software
Culmination of 10 years of software engineering, hardware integration, machine learning and testing in the virtual and real worlds sees connected vehicle technology provider deliver automation in AV Shuttles in Florida, US. Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
29 Feb 2024
MWC 2024: Open Gateway, AI drive future mobile networks
Mobile industry’s flagship event reveals that more than 40 mobile operator networks across five continents have now commercially launched network API services to the developer community to unlock 5G’s full potential Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
29 Feb 2024
Ericsson, Intel look to double down on Open RAN, AI innovation with Tech Hub
Tech Hub establishes itself as incubator for advancements and new hardware technology exploration, building open, resilient, sustainable and intelligent mobile networks, including recent successful Cloud RAN call using future Xeon processor Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
28 Feb 2024
BT launches smart city NB-IoT offer
UK’s leading comms provider launches multi-million-pound narrowband internet of things network to pave way for more smart cities and industries, creating cost-efficiency gains and costs savings for public sector Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
27 Feb 2024
How TeamViewer is charting its growth beyond remote connectivity
TeamViewer CEO Oliver Steil outlines the company’s efforts to build on its remote connectivity and control capabilities to support emerging use cases such as smart factories Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
27 Feb 2024
MWC 2024: Huawei looks to advance 5.5G opportunity
Comms tech giant lays out course it will follow to take advantage of forthcoming next standard in 5G mobile communications offering the prospect of native 10Gbps connectivity, native green technology and native intelligence Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Feature
26 Feb 2024
How CIOs around the world are 5G future-proofing businesses
5G has come with the promise of revolutionising Industry 4.0 and driving new revenues while delivering efficiencies and cost savings. While this remains the case, it is fair to say reality has not yet lived up to expectations everywhere Continue Reading
By- Alex Sinclair, GSMA
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News
26 Feb 2024
Ericsson, Telefónica claim to redefine 5G experiences with on-demand slicing
Proof of concept from telco and leading comms tech provide said to provide superior service experience for mobile consumers, enhancing performance of 5G services Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
23 Feb 2024
Global households shift toward 5G fixed wireless access
Report finds that nearly three-quarters of homes with 5G fixed wireless access choose it as a full replacement for previously used connectivity Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
23 Feb 2024
NAO report finds UK mobile connectivity programme behind schedule
Financial watchdog report slams progress of government in flagship mobile roll-out scheme to expand 4G mobile connectivity in rural UK areas, casting doubt on whether it will be delivered on time Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
23 Feb 2024
Singtel rolls out network slicing on 5G network
Singtel’s app-based network slicing capabilities will boost the performance of 5G applications and cater to different experience, security and privacy requirements Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
22 Feb 2024
Virgin Media O2 switches on 5G Standalone
UK operator continues to advance 5G roll-out in line with UK government’s Wireless Infrastructure Strategy Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
21 Feb 2024
How Indian fintechs can address compliance issues
Fintechs will need to bolster their know-your-customer practices and establish self-regulatory mechanisms, among other measures, to address compliance issues that have come under the spotlight Continue Reading
By- Kavitha Srinivasa
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News
20 Feb 2024
Uber CEO denies pricing algorithm uses ‘behavioural patterns’
Uber workers are concerned about what data is being used by the company’s algorithm to set variable pay and pricing levels after CEO Dara Khosrowshahi admits to using drivers’ ‘behavioural patterns’ Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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20 Feb 2024
BICS, Skylo unite to deliver GEO satellite NB-IoT connectivity
Connectivity enabler announces partnership with non-terrestrial network operator to deliver ubiquitous satellite-based narrowband internet of things connectivity for enterprises, letting IoT devices travel outside of their home country Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Feature
19 Feb 2024
Mobile’s next generation: The 6G-based hyper-connected future of living and work
We continue our look at the work in the field of 6G communications in the Finnish city of Oulu, most notably at its university, and see what products and services the new network will support Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Feature
19 Feb 2024
Mobile’s next generation: 6G development finds its north star
The 6G industry and technology ecosystem is truly global. Yet if a single country could be singled out as a leader, then it could be argued that this would be Finland, in particular thanks to the city of Oulu Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
19 Feb 2024
Vodafone looks to ease AR loads with HyperRealityHub
Telco unveils standalone solution powered by Qualcomm technology utilising fast, secure connectivity computing to be shared between a hub, extended reality glasses and across the cloud Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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16 Feb 2024
Dell, Nokia team to advance network cloud transformation, private 5G
Comms tech provider adopts technology and services as its preferred infrastructure and preferred private wireless partner for enterprise edge use cases Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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16 Feb 2024
Government awards £10m to medtech developers
The government has awarded £10m to eight technology companies to create innovative medical devices and bring them to market Continue Reading
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16 Feb 2024
Samsung accelerates Open RAN development
Electronics giant beefs up fund to advance Open RAN interoperability, performance and security and teams, with telco and testing firm to advance commercial conformance and interoperability testing Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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16 Feb 2024
Record high returned to US smartphone consumers through trade-in
Report reveals record $4.3bn returned to US consumers through mobile device trade-in programmes in 2023, with $1.6bn in the last quarter alone Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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15 Feb 2024
Nokia intros first OT-compliant GenAI service for connected workers
Comms tech provider says it has become the first company to adapt GenAI large language model technology for operational environments Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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15 Feb 2024
Samsung, AMD and Vodafone claim Open RAN data call first
Leading processor and electronics company team with telco to reinforce open radio access network expansion, using technical expertise from existing large-scale commercial network deployments Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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14 Feb 2024
Dutch Supreme Court approves use of EncroChat evidence
Defence lawyers plan appeal to European Court of Human Rights after Supreme Court upholds a conviction based on intercepted messages from the EncroChat encrypted phone network Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
14 Feb 2024
Nokia, A1, Microsoft claim first for enterprise 5G edge cloud network slicing
Telco teams with IT giant and comms tech provider to offer network slicing solution designed to deliver secure virtual private network services to enterprise customers integrated with edge-based enterprise cloud applications over 4G and 5G networks Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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14 Feb 2024
Virgin Media O2 Shared Rural Network roll-out reaches new heights
Operator claims major milestone in commitment to £1bn UK rural communications programme after it rolled out reliable 4G coverage across 100 sites on Scotland’s second-largest island Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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14 Feb 2024
Revolut launches eSIM plan for 100 countries
Financial institution claims to be first company of its kind in the UK to launch embedded subscriber identity module offering a cost-effective way to access data plans without unexpected roaming charges in over 100 countries Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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14 Feb 2024
Vodafone announces alert-based CCTV over mobile connectivity
Operator announces IoT smart surveillance that offers business customers live video-over-mobile network on unlimited data plan designed to overcome challenges faced by existing CCTV infrastructure Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly