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Giken Mobility saddles up with Telenor IoT to enhance electric motorcycle connectivity

Fast-growing player in Southeast Asia’s electric mobility sector deploys managed IoT connectivity solutions as part of mission to offer more features on the Iso UNO-X electric motorcycle Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Oz comms milestone claimed as nbn upgrades fixed wireless network

As businesses across regional Australia use more devices and demand more data and speed than ever before, nationwide digital backbone upgrades network to make it easier for people to work remotely and access digital services Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Atlassian ‘smartens up’ Jira ITSM

Atlassian is known for its DevOps, IT Service Management and work management software. Companies use Atlassian’s Jira Service Management to deliver and scale services and support.  The company ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

US private 5G needs major improvements to support business

Analyst finds shared airwaves experiment will require considerable improvement to fulfil the promise of enterprise 5G Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

How the UK crime agency repurposed Amazon cloud platform to analyse EncroChat cryptophone data

UK crime agency repurposed AWS-based analytics platform to triage EncroChat data and identify threats to life in messages sent on encrypted phone network Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Blues teams with RAKwireless to streamline global IIoT connectivity, prototyping

Industrial internet of things technology provider partners with industrial-focused connectivity and hardware manufacturer to streamline product development Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Ericsson unveils 5G software toolkit for premium services

Leading comms tech provider enhances 5G connectivity services with toolkit designed to strengthen the ability of 5G standalone comprising software features spanning massive MIMO, advanced RAN slicing, time-critical communication and 5G core Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Zegona enters deal to acquire Vodafone Spain

Latest move by leading European and African telco to consolidate business sees deal with European telecommunications investment vehicle to sell Spanish business arm Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

CGI, Eutelsat OneWeb, Icomera pilot satellite broadband for UK trains

IT and business consulting services reveal live trials to demonstrate how integrated low-earth orbit satellite and terrestrial communications networks can provide seamless, low latency broadband connectivity on Britain’s rail network Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Over a quarter of UK adults use buy now, pay later fintechs

Latest research from UK financial services regulator shows BNPL more likely to be used by people experiencing financial difficulty Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Lightbend programming model is cloud-to-edge

Traditionally, developers are been forced to use different solutions when building for the cloud and edge.  Lightbend thinks it can change that standard. The company says its Akka service delivers ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

5G devices evolve beyond smartphones to prop up IoT

Research details dynamic trajectory of 5G devices, from smartphones to pioneering reduced capability and battery-less ambient IoT devices Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Ericsson initiates India 6G programme

Leading communications technology and services provider establishes dedicated 6G research team in India for in-country research, incorporating needs of India into mainstream of telecommunication technology evolution Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Danish government extends nationwide Tetra network for first responders

Danish subsidiary of technology provider upgrades network with latest digital radio technology including enhanced cyber security and connectivity capabilities Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Starburst slithers support for Python DataFrame 

Data lake analytics platform company Starburst has extended support for Python with PyStarburst and announced a new integration with the open source Python library Ibis, built in collaboration with ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

Tech firms cite risk to end-to-end encryption as Online Safety Bill gets royal assent

Tech firms continue to be concerned that the Online Safety Bill could undermine end-to-end encryption despite government reassurances Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

EE boosts 4G mobile coverage in rural Northern Ireland through SRN

EE announces upgrade of 139 mobile mast sites across Northern Ireland, making it on track to meet its obligations under the UK government’s deployment programme Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Germany: European Court opinion kicks questions over EncroChat back to national courts

Germany lawfully obtained data on German EncroChat users from France, but whether the evidence is legally admissible is a matter for national courts Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

Vodafone calls on 6GHz spectrum allocation to avoid 5G capacity crunch

Leading European and African operator reveals results of technical trial showing how 5G services in key spectrum band have the potential to achieve comparable coverage levels to current established networks Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

IS-Wireless deploys private 5G at Riga Technical University

5G and 4G radio-access network solutions provider sets up 5G Open RAN laboratory at Riga Technical University to deliver a network for educational purposes and extended research Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Progress shapes, sharpens & styles developer UI design tools

The Computer Weekly Developer Network team found itself in Bulgaria this week, but why so? With a track record in exemplary mathematics scholars and scientists (Bulgarian mathematicians has its own ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

Progress DevReach 2023: Software solutions in Sofia

Progress hosted its DevReach 2023 developer conference programme in Sofia, Bulgaria this month. This event aimed to show off the company’s platform and also showcase key technology partners, who ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

Nokia adds 5G devices to FWA portfolio

Nokia enhances 5G fixed wireless access portfolio with devices boasting faster speeds and better coverage using high gain antennas to avoid first wall attenuation and improve coverage to the cell edge Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Kaspersky opens up over spyware campaign targeting its staffers

Kaspersky has shared more details of the TriangleDB spyware that was used against its own workforce by an unknown APT group Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

NTT DATA and IP Infusion partner to accelerate network disaggregation

Global digital business and IT services firm teams with global systems integrator to bring scalable, and choice-filled disaggregation solutions under umbrella of Telecom Infra Project with the aim to expand broad connectivity. Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

DNB, TM, ZTE live trial claims world's fastest for 5G mmWave

Strategic partnership constructed to set a new global standard in wireless communication through adaptable mmWave AAU technology, capable of achieving record-breaking throughput Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Nokia, EGC deploy first private wireless network at Kingston Freeport Terminal

Comms tech provider’s Digital Automation Cloud and MXIE services deployed at leading Caribbean port to enhance broadband connectivity, lower latency, increase predictability and provide edge computing capabilities Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

AI, robotics, and AR/VR use cases to set pace in UK 5G mid-band

UK Spectrum Policy Forum releases results of study on the benefits of access to spectrum sharing in the 3.8-4.2 GHz band across transport, manufacturing and energy in an aim to increase adoption across use cases such as AI and robotics Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Need for ‘significant’ public and private investment in UK infrastructure

Second long-term review sets out role of digital infrastructure in supporting economic growth in UK, but stresses importance of government continuing to support network competition and market deployment Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

The 3 different types of 5G technology for enterprises

5G isn't a single flavor of cellular technology; it's three flavors, and each one can enable advanced capabilities, such as ultrareliable low latency and IoT connectivity. Continue Reading

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• Michaela Goss, Senior Site Editor

BICS provides 5G standalone roaming connection of AIS to stc Kuwait

Belgian-based connectivity enabler partners with Kuwaiti and Thai operators to deliver MENA country’s first ever 5G standalone roaming connection, promising customers scalability for roaming agreements and opportunities to innovate Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Open RAN revenue falls but 5G remains on track

New research showed the market for Open RAN, a once-promising 5G enabler, has slowed down. Challenges persist, but experts expect 5G to continue to grow with Open RAN involvement. Continue Reading

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• Deanna Darah, Site Editor

Government to pump £30m into NHS medtech

The government hopes the funding, which is available to integrated care systems across the country, will ease winter pressures through the help of technology Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

OpenJS Foundation: Node.js 21 arrives

The OpenJS Foundation is getting its party hat on - Node.js 21 has arrived. Node.js an asynchronous event-driven JavaScript runtime designed to build scalable network applications.  As detailed on ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

Nokia and Elisa complete Europe’s first Cloud RAN trial

Leading Nordic operator and global comms tech provider come together to successfully conclude test of cloud-based radio access network powered by In-Line acceleration to maintain feature richness, energy efficiency and high-performance enabling flexibility Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Bordeaux Métropole taps ServiceNow, Aguaro in smart city programme

Historic French city technology service provider announces latest technological enhancements in its digital transformation plan based on platform used to support both digital services management to bring about sustainability benefits Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

UK competition watchdog to probe Vodafone/Three merger

Three months after leading UK telcos announced plans to combine resources to better battle against with EE and Virgin Media O2, regulatory authority seeks early views on nature of proposed merger Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Could the iPhone 15's USB-C port drive device consolidation?

With the coming of the new iPhone with the USB-C port, organizations might look at this new compatibility feature as the impetus for some changes to their device policies. Continue Reading

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• Gabe Knuth, Senior Analyst
• Enterprise Strategy Group

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WBA highlights strategies to ensure end-to-end Wi-Fi quality of service

Whitepaper from wireless broadband trade association sets out options enabling end-to-end QoS for applications such as streaming video, multiplayer gaming and videoconferencing Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Global mobile internet growth stalls

Global mobile trade association’s sixth annual global industry round-up reveals smartphone owners are now the global majority, but mobile internet usage is stalling around the world as a digital divide persists Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

FloLive, Kigen team with Protahub to provide local IoT cellular connectivity in Turkey

Cellular network and IoT connectivity providers partner with Turkish next-gen telco technology firm to provide services in region where permanent roaming is impossible and IP data must be routed locally Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

FYUZ 2023: TIP gears up for continued comms evolution

Trade association created to accelerate pace of innovation in worldwide mobile and fixed telecoms industries sees steady progress as leading operators accelerate Open RAN deployment Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

FYUZ 2023: Connectivity the key to metaverse success

Telefónica spells out clearly the vital need for infrastructure innovation to support the imminent range of immersive applications and use cases from the metaverse Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Commodity IoT providers fail to deliver on resilient connectivity

Report reveals stark finding that IoT success is in danger of being jeopardised as only 1% of firms are achieving ubiquitous global connectivity Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Deutsche Telekom unveils new global enterprise network

Global network to use operator’s globally distributed mobile networks and AWS global backbone Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Vodafone inks Open RAN landmark in Italy and makes first Open RAN call in Romania

Operator and leading coms tech provider unveil technology partnership in key territory designed to strengthen Europe’s standing in software-based networks and achieve functionality and performance parity that compares to its purpose-built solutions Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Atos opens Olympics operations hub

IT services provider aims to deliver a more connected and technologically advanced Olympic and Paralympic Games for athletes, sports federations, the media and general public Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Oxa and eVersum develop and deploy autonomous passenger shuttles

Autonomous vehicle software developer and provider of electric commercial vehicles and passenger transport solutions unveil self-driving, zero-carbon eShuttles claimed to herald new era in public transportation sector Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Isle of Wight NHS Trust gives shot in the arm to unified communications

As part of its mission to help organisations of all sizes drive digital transformation, systems integrator works with NHS Trust to ensure it can achieve improved communications service Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

US 5G users willing to pay premium for enhanced experience

Research from leading comms tech provider finds greatest connectivity issues faced by US consumers are at airports, stadiums and concert venues, and over a quarter of US 5G users have switched providers since the launch Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Three deploys CommScope 6-beam antennas to support events mobile

Festival goers in the UK and Ireland reported increased mobile network capacity on networks at a series of large events this summer, supported by the use of multi-antenna technology Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

UK government joins Global Coalition on Telecommunications, boosts broadband reach

Leading economies publish joint statement of intent to establish multilateral alliance which endeavours to promote international consensus, foster global dialogue and drive innovation in telecommunications Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Lloyds Bank launches digital identity app

Lloyds Bank has launched a digital identity app with tech startup Yoti, after it invested £10m in the firm Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

What to expect from HashiConf 2023

The Computer Weekly Developer Network team is off (virtually) to HashiConf Global. While our presence may be abstracted via cyberspace, the event is also of course staged in person between 10-12 ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

Workday Rising 2023: The rise (and proliferation) of AI in workplace software

Workday staged the US leg of its annual user and partner conference series this September in San Francisco and the Computer Weekly Developer Network team was there to slot in its puncard and report ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

Strasbourg court condemns Turkey for jailing teacher for using ByLock encrypted messaging app

The case is expected to have implications for the use of digital evidence in prosecutions against users of other encrypted phone apps Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

IoT seeks 5G Advanced possibilities with world’s first ambient IoT visibility platform

Internet of things specialist Wiliot enhances core ambient platform to include real-time humidity sensing – along with temperature and location sensing and carbon emissions measurement – for visibility into enterprise supply chains Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

HPE drives Ryder Cup connectivity with Wi-Fi 6E, Private 5G

Tech provider delivers Athonet private 5G service alongside Aruba Networking Wi-Fi technology for the first time, providing connectivity for fans and operations staff at premier golf event Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

EE claims network experience leadership among UK mobile operators

Latest guide to understanding the true experience on offer from the UK’s mobile operators sees not one market best company, but BT-owned comms provider scoops lion’s share of awards Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

NTT, Qualcomm drive AI at the network edge

Mobile platform giant and leading IT infrastructure and services company invest in and accelerate the development of the 5G device ecosystem, including edge-as-a-service offering and 5G-enabled chipsets with AI models built in Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

dual SIM phone

A dual SIM phone is a mobile phone, typically a smartphone, with the capacity to use two subscriber identity module (SIM) cards. Continue Reading

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• Katie Terrell Hanna

Confluent Current 2023: Day two keynote

Confluent hosted day two of Current 2023 ‘next generation of Kafka Summit’ in San Jose, California this week. The Computer Weekly Open Source Insider team were in residence and ready to download - ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

Satcom market set for decade of expansion

Space-based connectivity sector set for much higher orbit as new satellite technology acts as catalyst for improved economics, including lower-capacity pricing and capability to provide higher provisioning rates per site Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Ericsson, Telefónica ink memorandum of understanding for Open RAN cloud evolution

Leading operator and global communications tech provider embark on collaboration to deal with shift in future mobile networks towards cloud-based open networks Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Northern Ireland to open largest 5G testbed set for smart manufacturing

UK authority on advanced digital technology announces launch of what it says will be the largest 5G testbed in Northern Ireland Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

CBRS network infrastructure set to be $1.5bn opportunity by 2026

Study calculates that annual spending on LTE and 5G NR-based CBRS network infrastructure – which includes RAN, mobile core and transport network equipment – will boom over next three years Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Casi gets into gear with Hyundai to bring car subscriptions to Europe

Case teams with Hyundai to see its car subscription tech platform be the provider of all technical aspects needed to scale Mocean vehicle services to new European markets Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Android Open Source Project (AOSP)

The Android Open Source Project (AOSP) is the repository of source code and the foundation which maintains it that is responsible for the core of the Android operating system. Continue Reading

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• Gavin Wright
• Ivy Wigmore

sideloading

Sideloading is the installation of an application on a mobile device without using the device's official application distribution method. Continue Reading

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• Robert Sheldon
• Colin Steele

Apple fixes three vulnerabilities found by spyware researchers

Apple has patched three more vulnerabilities uncovered by spyware and surveillance researchers at The Citizen Lab Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Virgin Media O2 trials connected farm of the future

UK operator enables mobile communication from anywhere on a farm, and installs network of sensors to monitor items such as soil conditions, machinery, livestock and land boundaries Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Smartphone recycling: UK buyers say let’s go round again

The cost-of-living crisis in the UK shows no sign of abating, and nor does the need for consumers of all products and services to act more sustainably. There are few markets where both dynamics apply as strongly as they do for smartphones Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Peachtree Corners smart city gets traffic management solution into gear

Pioneer US smart city teams with Intelligent Traffic Control for vehicle control system that can be applied to existing infrastructure to measure traffic and predict and mitigate congestion for safer, more sustainable and efficient travel experience Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Intelsat checks in on Airbus to expand in-flight connectivity

Integrated satellite and terrestrial networks provider’s multi-orbit service will be available for factory and retrofit-installed in-flight connectivity systems as manufacturer further expands customer base for its built-in satcom connectivity solution aircraft families Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

UK towns and cities gain funding to trial smart connectivity

Six areas across the UK awarded funding delivered through Smart Infrastructure Pilots Programme to test smart street lamps that can house electric vehicle charging hubs and boost wireless coverage Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Betacom, UScellular claim first for private-public hybrid 5G networks

Fourth-largest full-service wireless carrier in US strikes partnership with private wireless network provider to accelerate digital transformation for US enterprises, advancing Industry 4.0 Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

GSMA: 5G enters next phase 

State of the union report on 5G notes focus over the next few years will be on improving coverage in less densely populated areas while also ramping up investment to support 5G standalone, 5G-Advanced use cases Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Qualcomm teams with Charter, EE to accelerate Wi-Fi 7 future

Comms platform giant partners with leading comms providers in UK and US to roll out Wi-Fi 7 tech to consumers. Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Cook Islands schools to get wired broadband

Schools in the Cook Islands, which have been relying on satellite connectivity for teaching and learning, will get access to wired broadband via two Pacific submarine cables over the next three years Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

Cut through 5G hype with the latest insights

Network complexity has made 5G difficult for telecom providers to enable, which has delayed global development. These insights examine the status of 5G. Continue Reading

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• Deanna Darah, Site Editor

Starlink tops satellite performance ratings

As the space-based connectivity sector gains increasing momentum, research finds that market leading satellite provider hits high levels of customer satisfaction for users in France, Germany, Italy, New Zealand and the UK in Q2 2023 Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Braverman puts pressure on Meta to pause end-to-end encryption plans

The home secretary is calling on Meta to halt its plans to introduce encrypted messaging services on Facebook and Instagram until the company puts measures in place to detect abuse Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

EE updates 3G network closure dates

UK’s leading mobile operator releases more specific details about plans to devote spectrum resources to 4G and 5G services, and announces 3G scheme with charity Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Viavi projects gain Open Networks Ecosystem funding

Telecoms testing expert and partners gain slice of UK Department of Science, Innovation and Technology’s £88m 5G development fund to advance applications development over Open RAN networks Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

MTN standardises on IoT connectivity platform

African mobile network operator standardises on Integra platform for its next-generation global eSIM IoT offering to provide connectivity, bundles, verticals and value-added services Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Satellite ecosystem launches drive to boost global connectivity

Report from global non-profit association of the satellite ecosystem finds doubling the population connected via satellite could generate global socio-economic benefits exceeding $250bn Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Satellite 5G networks to gain lucrative orbit over next seven years

Study predicts huge spike in additional revenue for satellite services operators for 5G comms to 2030, and outlined prospects for 6G networks, including coverage and throughput capabilities Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Texas A&M University deploys IP Wave optical solutions for private 5G network

Leading US applied research facility university deploys optical technology in private 5G network to support advanced experimentation, technology development, testing and evaluation across a range of disciplines Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Cash injection of £88m announced for UK 5G mobile network R&D

Latest part of UK government plan to boost mobile services sees funding awarded to 19 projects through the Open Networks Ecosystem (ONE) competition designed to demonstrate the feasibility and reliability of open 5G connectivity Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

EdgeUno deploys Ciena to improve network connectivity in Brazil, Mexico

Leading Latin American communications and infrastructure company provider taps optical comms tech firm to add what it calls significant capacity to support cloud and on-demand services Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Google, Microsoft and Mozilla push browser updates to foil zero-day

A zero-day in Google’s Chrome browser was first reported by surveillance researchers at The Citizen Lab and Apple, but also affects other browsers Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Singapore firefighters don smartglasses for equipment inspections

Firefighters from the Singapore Civil Defence Force will employ smartglasses equipped with computer vision and 5G capabilities to perform visual inspections of their equipment Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

Liquid opens tap on Kenya and Ethiopia fibre link

Cassava Technologies subsidiary announces two new cross-border fibre routes designed to allow for greater efficiency and reliable regional connectivity, both key to the economic development of key territories Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

SES, Starlink claim cruise industry’s first integrated MEO-LEO service

Satellite provider cashes in on strong momentum of the maritime connectivity business, particularly in the cruise segment, claiming first end-to-end connectivity service delivering bandwidth capacity of up to 3 Gbps per ship Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Hackajob CEO: Why soft skills matter for an enhanced developer experience

This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network written by Mark Chaffey, CEO of hackajob - a tech careers marketplace that aims to put power back in the hands of those working in ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

Wi-Fi 7 to play fundamental role in transforming work

Study from wireless technology trade association shows latest version of Wi-Fi standard will enable enterprise, Industry 4.0, medical, smart city and other applications that are impractical or impossible with wired and other wireless technologies Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

sharing economy

The sharing economy, also known as collaborative consumption or peer-to-peer-based sharing, is a concept that highlights the ability -- and perhaps the preference -- of individuals to rent or borrow goods rather than buy and own them. Continue Reading

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• Linda Tucci, Industry Editor -- CIO/IT Strategy
• Nicole Laskowski, Senior News Director

Samsung, Qualcomm claim 5G breakthrough

Mobile platform giant and leading comms tech provider reveal they have successfully delivered a technological innovation for 5G network speed, performance and flexibility Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Virgin Media O2 to begin switching off 3G network in 2025

As its network evolves and looking to enhance customer experience and improve services, VMO2 announces plans to pull plug on legacy mobile network to focus on upgrading faster, more reliable and energy-efficient infrastructure Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Apple patches Blastpass exploit abused by spyware makers

Apple has patched two vulnerabilities that formed an exploit chain which has been allegedly abused by spyware company NSO Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor