Networking and communication

LoRaWAN Alliance beefs board of directors

Trade association for leading long-range wide area network technology adds key US comms service provider to ecosystem supporting extended IoT connectivity using satellites Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Sowing the seeds of growth through IP communications

One of the largest food processing companies in the US takes to cloud-based communications to bring about agility, mobility, efficiency and productivity gains, as well as cost reductions that are, quite literally, not small potatoes 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

BT presses on with analogue switch off across UK

Moment builds for digital network transformation play by UK’s largest comms provider, announcing plans to switch off analogue services in areas including the country’s densest metropolitan areas and in rural Scotland Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

CW EMEA: Prepare for AI explosion

In this month’s CW EMEA, we look at generative artificial intelligence, which Accenture claims is the next big thing in enterprise IT. The IT services giant says GenAI will transform 40% of all working hours – and it is putting its money where its mouth is with plans to invest $3bn in AI and create 40,000 AI-focused roles. Part of the huge investment has already been assigned to the creation of an AI and generative AI lab in Brussels focused on the public sector in Europe. We also look at a Deutsche Telekom-led consortium’s demo of multi-supplier non-real-time RAN optimisation, how last month’s Ryder Cup tested out technology to improve how fans digitally consume the event, and find out how Zurich Insurance has cut the time it takes to complete development of ServiceNow applications. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

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

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

Hybrid work flexibility the leading driver underpinning successful work experiences

Study finds that while just over half of CEOs strongly believe their organisation is recognised as an employer of choice, less than half of firms provide employees with the technology they need for hybrid work 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

Openreach Scotland broadband build reaches one million properties

Pace of UK ultrafast broadband roll-out in Scotland quickens as Openreach reveals that deployment passes one million homes and businesses while defying received wisdom regarding locations as small towns dominate list of places with highest levels of fibre Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

UK altnets see record-breaking data consumption, warn of rural dislocation

Two of the UK’s leading alternative broadband suppliers reveal key opportunities and challenges in addressing the increasing connectivity needs of businesses, especially those located outside of metropolitan areas Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Singtel NaaS offering to ease hybrid network management

Singtel CUBΣ is touted to make it easier for enterprises to manage, scale and automate deployment of networking resources in a hybrid network environment Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

IT and contact centre leaders embrace conversational AI or fear falling behind

Study finds contact centres are on the precipice of a new era as AI begins to deliver and users are increasingly turning to digital channels for information, purchases and support. But efficiency and effectiveness a point of contention 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

Hyperoptic reaches customer milestone

Three months after connecting more than 100,000 new-build homes to its full-fibre network, leading altnet announces it is more than halfway in reaching 500,000 customers and passing two million homes 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

Can steel fences halt the march of cyber?

Cyber: for some, it’s a prefix that conjures up images of Dr Who’s silvery cyborg opponents. For others, it’s the equally science-fiction but very different image of Neuromancer-style cyberpunk ... Continue Reading

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• Bryan Betts, Freeform Dynamics

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

HPE hones GreenLake strategy with AI moves, hybrid cloud management

HPE has evolved its GreenLake strategy over the past five years, expanding beyond its as-a-service offerings to include a capital purchase model and a strong focus on hybrid cloud management and AI Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

ICO issues guidance on workplace surveillance

Guidance on employee monitoring covers how employers can conduct their digital surveillance lawfully, transparently and fairly, and warns against businesses intruding on their workers’ private lives Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

OFDMA (orthogonal frequency-division multiple access)

Orthogonal frequency-division multiple access (OFDMA) is a technology of Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) that lets access points serve multiple clients at the same time. Continue Reading

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• Rahul Awati
• Laura Fitzgibbons

As India takes off to space, the stardust will fall on IT

India's progress in space technology will yield benefits not only for its burgeoning space industry but also propel IoT and telephony applications Continue Reading

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• Pratima Harigunani

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

Samsung Electronics, KDDI to form 5G global network slicing alliance

Global electronics and communications technology provider signs agreement with leading Japanese mobile network operator to form alliance based around key aspect of 5G infrastructure 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

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

Best practices for network automation with Python

Python libraries, version control, documentation and object-oriented programming provide helpful best practices for network engineers tackling network automation with Python. Continue Reading

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• Verlaine Muhungu

BT announces regional roll-out schedule for Digital Voice

Despite its plan for making voice services an add-on to broadband, rather than a service in its own right, UK leading telco asserts that the landline is here to stay as it reveals strategy to change analogue services to digital 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

Utility Warehouse switches on broadband through CityFibre

Leading UK independent broadband provider awards contracts to full-fibre build partners in Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Hampshire and Suffolk, and inks deal with energy, broadband, mobile and insurance services company Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

How low Earth orbit satellite networks improve internet access

Compared to traditional satellite setups, LEO satellite internet provides several benefits, such as low latency, reduced costs and better support for remote sites. Continue Reading

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• John Burke, Nemertes Research

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

Connectivity challenges in new markets top IT leaders’ growth concerns in 2023

Study shows global connectivity can be complicated, particularly when managing it across multiple regions, suggesting it is vital for businesses to acquire skills and local market expertise to reduce downtime and improve workforce efficiency 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

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

Zoom aims for contact centre boost with Workforce Engagement Management suite

Leading communications and collaboration technology provider unveils suite designed to help boost employee engagement and customer satisfaction Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

How Google is priming its infrastructure for the AI wave

The technology giant is integrating purpose-built hardware with an optimised software stack to meet the heightened computational demands of next-generation AI workloads Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

New revelations from the Snowden archive surface

A decade after Snowden exposed NSA’s mass surveillance in cooperation with the British GCHQ, only about 1% of the documents have been published – but three major facts can finally be revealed thanks to a doctoral thesis in applied cryptography by Jacob Appelbaum Continue Reading

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• Stefania Maurizi

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

Nominet and European counterparts link up on intelligence sharing

The new European TLD ISAC, a collaborative project between top-level domain providers across Europe, aims to enhance their collective security posture to better protect internet users Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

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

Virgin Media brings gigabit broadband to 6,900 homes in Stirling

Full-fibre broadband with average top speeds of 1,130Mbps now available to more than 6,900 additional homes and businesses in key Scottish city for the first time, following investment from recently created UK fibre provider 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

UK broadband sees speeds increase

Study from UK communications regulator finds marked year-on-year, increase in service speeds as people upgrade to higher-bandwidth services, including full-fibre, plus a large increase in average upload speeds 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

As vehicle safety regulations loom, carmakers fret over cyber risks

Global, UN-backed car safety and security regulations come into force next year, and automotive bosses say they are not only unprepared, but “swamped” by a tide of compliance and security risks Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

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

Nokia claims to ‘redefine’ IP access, aggregation and edge cloud with next-gen routers

Leading comms tech provider launches 7730 Service Interconnect router platforms boasting ‘revolutionary’ approach to delivering the power and benefits of service routing into IP access and aggregation networks Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Altnet trade body slams regulator for spiking UK broadband prices

Association of UK independent broadband providers criticises national comms regulator’s “failure” to recognise cost to consumers of lack of market competition and contribution of altnets in market Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Storm-0324 gathers over Microsoft Teams

An initial access broker associated with several different ransomware operations is now conducting Microsoft Teams phishing attacks Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

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

Openreach publishes latest full-fibre build plans

Voice and broadband divisions of incumbent telco see expansion across the UK, heralding a full-fibre, full-digital communications future Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

port address translation (PAT)

Port address translation (PAT) is a type of network address translation (NAT) that maps a network's private internal IPv4 addresses to a single public IP address. Continue Reading

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• Robert Sheldon

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise and Nokia on board for Grand Paris rail project

Technology for Good partnership between leading comms tech provider and networking, communications and cloud solutions firm supports transportation service in the Grand Paris area Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Quarter of UK premises still lack gigabit broadband

Latest regular update on fixed broadband availability in the UK finds growth is sluggish and not yet consistent across all regions, despite recent flurry of activity among suppliers at all ends of the spectrum Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

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

Networking tech firms scrum down for Rugby World Cup

Leading communications providers look to form off-pitch connectivity spine of team with infrastructures using advanced networking and mixed reality technologies at pinnacle of world rugby Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Transforming healthcare with artificial intelligence

Discover how applying AI to healthcare can optimize the patient experience, drive efficiencies and reduce the burden of cardiovascular diseases on the global healthcare system. Continue Reading

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• Ana Salom-Boira, Editorial manager

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

UK broadband users fume at providers’ service but stay loyal

Research released by leading alternative broadband provider shows nation’s broadband providers offer the worst customer service of any industry, but customers still maintain loyalty Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Full-fibre passes tipping point for UK broadband services

UK regulator research sees broadband deployments by larger fibre infrastructure operators complemented by buoyant altnet sector sees three-quarters of UK homes able to access gigabit services, and 54% gaining access via full-fibre Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

How Netskope is driving growth in APAC

Netskope is growing at over 50% year on year in the Asia-Pacific region, but the single-vendor SASE supplier is not limiting its customers to its own offerings Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

Mobile broadband approaches full regional reach in Asia-Pacific

Report from global mobile industry trade body finds mobile broadband networks are fundamental to national development in APAC as digital transformation accelerates Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Air Canada taps Intelsat for expanded fleet connectivity

Long-term relationship between satellite connectivity provider and Canada’s leading airline expands to include 100 additional aircraft equipped for Wi-Fi with craft using new antenna Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Vodafone and Amazon to extend connectivity in Africa and Europe through Project Kuiper

Europe-based operator and its African partner plan to use Amazon’s low-Earth orbit satellite constellation to extend the reach of their 4G/5G networks with beta testing slated for 2024 Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Hyundai to launch in-car payments in US

Hyundai will launch an in-car payments service in the US when the company’s latest car model is launched next year Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Openreach marks copper network switch-off milestone

UK telco claims to have marked major milestone on road towards switching off old copper-based phone platform Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Qualcomm gets into higher gear with in-car connectivity

Leading mobile technology platform provider announces slew of deals with leading automotive manufacturers to deploy its Snapdragon-based services Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Nexfibre acquires Upp to expand gigabit network in East of England

Just weeks after officially switching on its network, full-fibre network provider nexfibre, in partnership with Virgin Media O2, is to acquire East of England fibre operator Upp to increase footprint by 175,000 premises Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

German court unclear whether intercepted EncroChat cryptophone messages are legally admissible

Germany’s Federal Constitutional Court is waiting to hear five complaints that could decide whether data from the hacked EncroChat phone network can be lawfully used in German courts, but situation remains unclear for now Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

Orange and Huawei seek platform opportunity in Saudi Arabia 

Business services arm of leading operator and global communications technology provider cut key deals for internet of things, smart cities and cloud infrastructure in increasingly important part of EMEA region Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly