Networking and communication

Nokia strikes gold in Lapland with 5G private wireless network

Comms tech provider implements private network at gold mine, reaching depths of up to 1km to connect people, equipment, sensors, devices and vehicles Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Computing at the edge: Let’s get on board

With the increasing complexity of networks today, whether it’s hybrid cloud infrastructure or time-sliced 5G, somehow we’ve got to manage it Continue Reading

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• Graham Williamson

Ericsson, Telstra claim 5G industry first deployment with spectrum sharing

Comms tech provider teams with Australian operator for first successful deployment of spectrum sharing to simplify the management and evolution of multiple generations of technology on base station sites, enabling expanded 5G coverage Continue Reading

VMware, Mitacs set sights on discovering sustainable path for 6G

Partnership will drive applied research with Canadian universities in the areas of sustainable grid, digital equity and clean tech involving 6G Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Vodafone announces trial of self-powered mobile masts

Operator says self-powered masts could enable new sites to be built in the most remote parts of the UK without the major challenge and cost of connecting to the electricity grid Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

UK’s surveillance culture may be normalising use of tech for abuse

Intense surveillance of public spaces by UK authorities may be playing a part in the normalisation of cyber stalking in intimate relationships Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Security Think Tank: SASE will become operational reality

While still considered very much a buzzword, the pace of change in corporate networks and operational technology means secure access service edge (SASE) is becoming reality for many Continue Reading

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• Tom Venables, Turnkey Consulting

CW Nordics: Could Iceland be the best place in the world for HPC?

Most of Iceland’s cheap, sustainable energy is used by aluminium smelters, but the country's Landsvirkjun power company is now promoting other uses for it, including high-performance computing. Also read in this issue how IoT collaboration in Norway is reaching beyond industries such as mining and shipping to include fish farming. Continue Reading

CityFibre launches first 800Gbps infrastructure backbone ring

UK’s largest independent network provider announces 800Gbps ring, launched in collaboration with Ciena, to serve 23 cities and six ‘super core’ sites as part of a multi-terabit, national backbone project Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Connectivity issues disrupting most businesses’ IoT roll-outs

Research commissioned by mobile satellite communications provider finds that in the face of significant momentum in uptake of IoT since the pandemic outbreak, poor or unreliable connectivity is a seen as a typical gating factor in deployment projects Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Global IoT roaming data traffic to reach 650PB in 2026

Study from Kaleido Intelligence finds that likely supply chain concerns are considered as no deterrent to a surge in global mobile and internet of things roaming activity over the next five years Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

One in three Norwegian unicorns created in 2021 alone

Norway’s tech sector has undergone rapid growth in the past year, consolidating the Nordic country’s position as an emerging European tech hub Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Consumer cyber bill to protect mobiles, smart devices

Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill will reinforce protections for consumer devices and mandate improvements to default security settings Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Zoom boom rolls on over to Q3 2021

Partial return to the office fails to stop momentum of breakout collaboration technology giant in the third quarter of 2021 Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Hyperscalers top telcos in private network stakes

Research identifies cloud providers as first port of call for enterprises looking to deploy and gain benefits from private mobile networks, with Microsoft named top innovator ahead of AT&T and Deutsche Telekom Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Mid-band dominates 5G in emerging markets

Research highlights importance of mobile operators taking advantage of globally harmonised spectrum bands and economies of scale for 5G Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Ericsson boosts business play with $6.2bn Vonage acquisition

Acquisition of IP communications provider expands Ericsson’s presence in wireless enterprise and broadens its global offerings, creating a global network and communication platform for open innovation Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Four-day week introduced for staff at digital bank

UK’s Atom Bank brings in four-day working week for employees with no salary reduction Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

FTTH Council Europe calls on policymakers for measures to reap full-fibre rewards

Industry organisation with a mission to advance ubiquitous full-fibre connectivity across Europe welcomes publication of the European Commission’s latest ‘Digital economy and society index’ and calls for demand-side measures to boost take-up of fibre networks Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Mobile trade-in programmes are key driver in stimulating 5G smartphone upgrades

Mobile device tracker for third quarter of 2021 shows continued year-on-year market growth, with new 5G smartphone launches and trade-in promotions contributing to growth of mobile trade-in and upgrade programmes Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Global broadband speed clipping rockets over past 18 months

Research shows broadband speed clipping is rising sharply, with many subscribers hitting upper speed limits Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

How advanced comms can gain an edge in the post-pandemic world

Advanced communications not only connects the real world to the digital world, but also enables a hybrid and more environmentally friendly world of work Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Nokia’s private LTE chosen by Bahrain’s Electricity and Water Authority

Nokia strikes further deal for private network infrastructure, helping leading MENA utilities company modernise its grids Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Ensuring hybrid work works in the new normal

The hybrid business is becoming a reality, but how can firms ensure a positive employee experience and learn how to identify and manage risks? Continue Reading

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• Cath Everett

4 trends spurring the evolution of network hardware

Major trends in network hardware highlight enterprise interest in vendor-agnostic options and open models. But legacy designs could stand in the way of adoption. Continue Reading

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• Jennifer English, Executive Editor

Leading telcos urge Europe to act now to build Open RAN ecosystem

Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telecom Italia, Telefónica and Vodafone issue five-point clarion call for building an Open RAN ecosystem for Europe to ensure that the continent continues to play a leading role in 5G and, eventually, 6G Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

UK government enshrines law to strip out ‘high-risk’ suppliers’ tech from networks

UK Telecommunications (Security) Act receives Royal Assent, mandating stronger legal duties on telecoms firms to protect the UK’s networks and giving the government new powers to control use of high-risk suppliers Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Alert over spate of Iran-linked BitLocker attacks

A joint advisory from western cyber agencies warns of a campaign of ‘ongoing malicious activity’ by an Iran-linked APT group exploiting BitLocker to extort its targets Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Sky ECC provided free cryptophones to a Canadian police force

Internal emails disclosed in a US court show how Sky Global supplied sample encrypted phones to a Canadian police force before its phone users became subject to an international police investigation Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

Openreach hits six million homes with full-fibre reach

BT broadband provision division says full-fibre broadband roll-out programme is on track to reach 25 million premises by December 2026 Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

How SASE is set to determine the future

We take a look at the SASE environment and what challenges and benefits lie ahead in the adoption of secure access service edge Continue Reading

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• Maxwell Cooter

Qualcomm extends collaboration with BMW on automated driving systems

Tech giant drives into huge deal with automotive group to develop next generation of autonomous driving and driver-assistance systems Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

WBA, TIP team to bring open AFC for Wi-Fi in 6GHz unlicensed band 

Infrastructure solutions community driving global connectivity joins forces with Wi-Fi alliance to spur adoption of 6GHz Wi-Fi and enable better user experience Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Increased 5G availability sees working from home mean working from phone for 24 million

Research finds that more than eight million workers who have bought a 5G-capable smartphone since the start of the pandemic are a key driver of the switch to mobile data Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Ericsson launches Intelligent Automation Platform for smarter networks

Comms tech provider looks to bring scalability, performance and operations simplicity to mobile networks, including purpose-built and Open RAN Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Orange Business Services powers Safran with smart-tracking IoT

Telco deploys more than 15,000 trackers and 250 antennas at two aircraft engine production sites in France to remotely locate and manage tools and equipment in real time Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

National Infrastructure Commission pinpoints strategic gaps in UK infrastructure planning 

UK infrastructure assessment stresses it remains critical for health of country that gigabit broadband is effectively rolled out to rural areas and towns to ensure genuinely universal provision Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Vodafone claims solid half-year

Hot on the heels of signing a contract with City Fibre to gain UK fibre leadership, leading European comms operator’s results for the first six months of 2021 shows sustainable growth in both Europe and Africa Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Does Wi-Fi 6 have better range than previous wireless standards?

Yes, Wi-Fi 6 provides better wireless range. But it's not because of higher power output. The key is certain Wi-Fi 6 features can improve data rates at a given range. Continue Reading

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• Lee Badman

Blueprint for future high street shows tech’s role in creating thriving communities

Technology will play an important role in creating thriving communities after Covid-19 lockdowns renew interest in local high streets Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Security Think Tank: SASE – more than the sum of its parts?

Airbus Cybersecurity’s Paddy Francis asks what makes an integration of the various components of SASE more the sum of their parts, and what are the benefits and pitfalls? Continue Reading

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• Paddy Francis

Broadband beats bedrooms for UK homebuyers

Research from global communications provider finds that fast internet access is now a top-two must-have for UK homebuyers Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

How cosmetics retailer Lush authenticates with ease

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we find out how Lush has modernised user authentication, governed by a desire to care for customer data. We also talk to the chief data officer at Nasa about data as a strategic asset, and the ground of better decision-making. And we foreground a call for the government and the Post Office to compensate victims of the Horizon computer system without delay. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

satellite

A satellite is any object that orbits something else, as, for example, the Earth orbits the sun. Continue Reading

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• Paul Kirvan

WM5G, Intercity Technology unveil 5G support session for West Midlands manufacturers 

5G innovation centre teams with enterprise mobility and collaboration provider to offer free sessions Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

How zero-trust SDP can work with a VPN for remote work

Implementing software-defined perimeter and zero-trust security models with a corporate VPN adds significant layers of user and device verification and authentication. Continue Reading

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• Paul Kirvan

Openreach in consultation over next stage in transition to fibre

BT-owned UK broadband provision firm accelerates plan to stop selling copper-based broadband and traditional voice services, aiming to use five pilot areas to develop and test approaches for mass-migrating end-users to new digital offers Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Security Think Tank: What to find out before investing in SASE

Petra Wenham of the BCS shares her thoughts on what organisations need to consider as they investigate whether or not to invest in secure access service edge technology Continue Reading

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• Petra Wenham

How to get the most from 5G mobile networking

Forrester analysts present a guide to help technology organisations optimise the use of 5G in the business Continue Reading

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• Andre Kindness

GSMA announces 5G mmWave accelerator initiative

Mobile industry trade association announces new accelerator, with an aim to drive education efforts and showcase innovation Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Ofcom introduces rules to ease rural broadband development

UK comms regulator aims to address key issue preventing proliferation of gigabit broadband to hard-to-reach places Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

BT applies Covid-19 R number modelling to threat response

A prototype cyber security tool developed at BT uses epidemiological principles to detect and respond to cyber threats Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Flexible working hours the key for increased productivity

With flexible working shifting from being a privilege to a necessity, company leaders must ensure their workers have a high-quality network service, efficient resources, hardware and cloud services, says Whit Andrews, distinguished research vice-president at Gartner Continue Reading

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• Whit Andrews

Klaxoon enters US and launches next-gen meetings workshop platform for hybrid work

French teamwork and smart work technology provider unveils its next-generation workshop platform and expands in the US with CEO and key executives Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

IT Priorities 2022: APAC enterprises invest in digital future

Nearly two-thirds of enterprises in Asia-Pacific plan to increase their IT budgets next year in areas such as cloud computing and cyber security to secure their digital future Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

chatty protocol

A chatty protocol is an application or routing protocol requiring a client or server to wait for an acknowledgment before transmitting data again. Continue Reading

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• Andrew Zola

Vodafone anchors CityFibre nationwide network for UK full-fibre leadership

Strategic partnership expanded to anchor nationwide roll-out of full-fibre gigabit broadband to up to eight million homes, with long-term volume commitments Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

HPE’s Aruba networking unit hit by cyber attack

Undisclosed threat actor compromised data buckets used to run the Aruba Central cloud environment using a stolen access key Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

4 ideas for network cable management best practices

When organizing cable clutter, network engineers should follow some common best practices, including the use of cable labels, cable ties and proper documentation. Continue Reading

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• John Burke, Nemertes Research
• Chris Partsenidis, Firewall.cx

Post-Covid tech world to see 89% of UK tech operations hosted off-premise

Leading UK ISP releases research showing that emergence of the hybrid era means that dependence on on-premise infrastructure to support a full capacity office is no longer required Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Mavenir accelerates AI for enterprises with intelligent video analytics on 5G

Network software provider announces video analytics powered by NVIDIA Metropolis artificial intelligence-on-5G technology designed to transform business processes for faster decision-making Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

CIO interview: Ralph Munsen, CIO, Warner Music Group

As organisations put more and more IT assets into the cloud, it makes more sense to manage networks cloud natively, says Warner Music CIO Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Northumbria University enters next phase in developing a shoebox-size comms satellite

Researchers are collaborating on a new satellite system based on shrinking laser communications into a device no bigger than a shoebox Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

CW Benelux: Dutch IT company rips up the HR rule book for better work-life balance

One Dutch tech firm has used learnings from the pandemic to rip up its HR rule book and implement an official work-from-home policy. In fact, Infolearn has gone further than hybrid working, with a personal mobility budget for staff and a four-day working week, all with retention of full-time salary. Also in this issue, read how Dutch education administrators appear to be underestimating the threat of cyber crime. Continue Reading

Post-Covid tech world to see 89% of UK tech operations hosted off-premise

Leading UK ISP releases research showing that emergence of the hybrid era means dependence on on-premise infrastructure to support a full capacity office is no longer required Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

What Norwegians are learning as they pioneer autonomous ships

Norway is leading the world in developing autonomous ship technology – and the world should pay attention to its latest developments Continue Reading

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• Pat Brans, Pat Brans Associates/Grenoble Ecole de Management

Cisco aims to conquer complexity in hybrid world of work

Network tech and services giant Cisco unveils solutions designed to simplify complex environments as the world embraces flexible ways of working, giving global view of SaaS application health and outages map Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

No device upgrade for most UK workers during pandemic

Research finds that most workers are still using equipment issued before lockdowns, raising fears of a productivity gap as staff work from home Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

downloading

Downloading is the transmission of a file or data from one computer to another over a network, usually from a larger server to a user device. Continue Reading

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• Gavin Wright

More than 90% of Virgin Media O2’s network now gigabit-ready

After switching on gigabit-capable services for 1.6 million more homes, UK cable provider claims to be within touching distance of enabling its entire network to access broadband download speeds of up to 1.13Gbps Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

BT unveils robotics test lab to speed infrastructure roll-out

Telco opens UK’s first dedicated telecoms civil engineering robotics test facility designed to help fibre network development and roll-out in challenging environments Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

A guide to Windows DHCP server configuration

The main steps to configure DHCP on Windows Server are installation, Active Directory authorization, creating a scope and DNS registration. Learn about other tasks and best practices. Continue Reading

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• Damon Garn, Cogspinner Coaction

More than four-fifths of firms expect to keep hybrid work environment

While business leaders are comfortable with and believe there are many benefits to hybrid work, most organisations are unprepared to deliver a seamless experience in a hybrid workplace, where the need for end-to-end data visibility and actionable insights intensifies Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Qualcomm collaborates with NEC to develop open and virtualised 5G

Mobile chip giant partners with IT and network technologies provider to fast-track commercialisation and accelerate adoption of 5G open and virtualised infrastructure at scale Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

5G set for 2.6 billion subs by 2026

Increasing use of mobile networks to access video content, digital payments, online retail and video conferencing all contribute to 5G traffic growth, with ongoing roll-outs driving the adoption of higher data packages Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

VoIP caller ID (voice over Internet Protocol caller identification)

VoIP caller ID (voice over Internet Protocol caller identification) is a caller ID application for VoIP phones that works in the same way as caller ID on a conventional telephone line. Continue Reading

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• Paul Kirvan

Fibre lights up BT half-yearly results

BT has revealed a tough first six months of the financial year, but also claimed Fibre First build programme roll-out continues to accelerate, reaching record levels in second quarter Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

IDSL

IDSL is a hybrid of a digital subscriber line (DSL) and integrated services digital network (ISDN) technology that transmits data slightly faster than ISDN but much slower than most DSL services. Continue Reading

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• Andrew Zola

Evaluate the components of Cisco SASE

Cisco's SASE platform, Umbrella, has all the components of a SASE architecture, but it has a lot of integration complexity and a reliance on appliances. Continue Reading

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• Steve Garson, SD-WAN Experts

What are the 6 components of structured cabling?

The six components of structured cabling are Entrance Facilities, Equipment Room, Backbone Cabling, Telecommunications Room, Horizontal Cabling and Work Area. Continue Reading

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• Paul Kirvan

NASCAR revs up with Wi-Fi 6 to accelerate fan experience

NASCAR is to use cloud-driven Wi-Fi 6 net to offer high-efficiency, high-capacity networking to power experiences such as mobile ticketing, mobile concessions and mobile sports betting Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Windstream Enterprise and BlueJeans up the ante in collaboration

Managed communications service provider makes additions to unified comms offerings to enable effective and scalable collaboration while Verizon-owned company announces support for Microsoft Direct Guest Join Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

CityFibre breaks million milestone in full-fibre roll-out

Pace of transformation of third-largest fibre network provider shown as former altnet racks up milestone figure for homes ready to tap into gigabit-capable infrastructure Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Security Think Tank: SASE – marketing buzz or the future of security?

SASE architectures promise to prevent multiple types of cyber attacks, but deciding whether SASE is right for your organisation will require understanding whether SASE is a fit for your use cases in IT Continue Reading

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• Martin Kuppinger, KuppingerCole

Totem begins standing for Orange network sharing strategy

Leading comms operator switches on European TowerCo subsidiary, which will aim to derive value from passive mobile infrastructure and open up these assets to other operators Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Digital connectivity investment could unlock 500,000 jobs, £70bn of GDP growth by 2026

First Digital Connectivity Index from recently merged fixed and mobile operator shows that UK is currently ranked eighth among developed countries for digital connectivity Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

BT secures industry-first global partnership with OneWeb

Just weeks after increased investment from French operator Eutelsat, growing satellite firm inks distribution partner agreement with UK telco for low Earth orbit communications services Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Mavenir shows path to monetise network as a service

Network software provider looks to address use case-driven future with agile charging and monetisation platform and composable architecture designed to make the transition to future platforms easier Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Inmarsat launches IoT platform to enable flexible connectivity for businesses

Leading satellite provider unveils platform of internet of things connectivity services, solutions and ecosystems designed to help businesses with their IoT roll-outs and to support new innovations built on the connectivity backbone of ELERA network Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

What the Budget means for UK technology

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we look through the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget and Spending Review to find what it means for the UK tech sector. As COP26 starts, we assess the green credentials of the IT industry. And we hear one CTO’s experiences of learning the privacy lessons of GDPR. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Scotland 5G Centre opens for business

The Dumfries-based Innovation Hub has gone live, and is set to make 5G testing accessible for a wide range of firms across the region Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

ARPANET

The U.S. Advanced Research Projects Agency Network (ARPANET) was the first public packet-switched computer network. Continue Reading

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• Gavin Wright

5G fundamental to Europe achieving climate targets

Europe-wide analysis from leading comms tech firm reveals next-generation network-enabled solutions could reduce EU CO2 emissions by 15% by 2030 Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Is SASE mere vendor hype? It’s more nuanced than that

There’s no doubt that SASE is being overhyped, but nevertheless the concept holds value that security teams should not discount, according to PA Consulting analysts Continue Reading

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• Toby Sibley, William Blackwell, Farrukh Ahmad

India’s tech workforce braces for hybrid work

A Nasscom study reveals that India’s tech workers and their employers are planning to return to offices thrice a week, paving the way for hybrid work Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

Use network standardization to facilitate automation

Network teams can automate and standardize network designs to improve configurations, simplify operations and more easily implement changes within their networks. Continue Reading

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• Terry Slattery, NetCraftsmen

Roaring iPhone drives Apple in flagging Q3 smartphone market

Record September quarter drives double-digit growth in Apple’s fiscal year but global smartphone market loses steam in third quarter as shipments decline in wake of supply chain woes Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

UK government to drive gigabit broadband to half a million more rural UK homes

Project Gigabit quarterly update Autumn 2021 reveals the estimated sequencing, scope and dates for the English Phase 3 rural projects which will see 570,000 more rural premises in line for full-fibre broadband. Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Fibre to the fore for fixed broadband in Q2

Though varied across different markets, overall quarterly global fixed broadband growth returns to normal at the end of the second quarter of 2021 Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

CIA sought revenge against Julian Assange over hacking tool leaks, court hears

The CIA discussed kidnapping Julian Assange after WikiLeaks published thousands of documents revealing its arsenal of hacking tools, defence lawyers tell a London court Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly