Networking and communication

UK government confirms financial support for Shared Rural Network programme

UK government ponies up its share of £1bn infrastructure project, designed to reduce partial not-spots in UK locations Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

CDMA (Code-Division Multiple Access)

CDMA (Code-Division Multiple Access) refers to any of several protocols used in second-generation (2G) and third-generation (3G) wireless communications. Continue Reading

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• Solomon Ndungu

DearCry ransomware targets vulnerable Exchange servers

As predicted, ransomware gangs have started to target vulnerable instances of Microsoft Exchange Server, making patching an even greater priority Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Nokia, LG Uplus trial 5G business-to-business platform in Korea

Test of 5G solution designed to go beyond traditional network connectivity and deliver enhanced service quality and creation of new B2B services Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Mavenir extends AI and analytics portfolio

End-to-end cloud-native communications network software provider Mavenir deploys software and API-led connectivity, deep AI/ML knowledge and virtualised network expertise critical for 5G AI use cases Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Community Fibre scales up gigabit offerings for London businesses

ISP pivots from home to business to provide new features tailored to SMEs’ needs and hires new head of business and wholesale to assist post-lockdown working environment Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

O2 Business aims to boost flexible working with digital workplace

Operator strengthens digital workplace portfolio with two new propositions to help business owners get the latest devices and integrate voice services for Microsoft Teams Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Attack on surveillance cameras a warning over security, ethics

The attack on a video surveillance startup by a hacktivist group raises questions not just over cyber security, but the use and extent of surveillance technology Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Scotland launches digital strategy

Updated strategy aims to equip Scotland for technological transformation post-coronavirus and focuses on building an ethical digital nation Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

Norwegian government falls victim to Microsoft attacks

Norway’s parliament, the Storting, suffers second major cyber incident in a year as threat groups capitalise on vulnerable Microsoft Exchange Servers Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

CW Europe: Nordic tech startups create blueprint for post-Covid working environment

Business can learn lessons from Nordic tech startups to prepare employees to return to the office after Covid restrictions end. Also read why Netherlands police need a training ‘roadmap’ to get them up to speed to tackle cyber crime. Continue Reading

CityFibre extends full-fibre network to Peterborough

Former leading altnet to put a further £1.5m into its high-speed broadband connectivity project Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

KymiRing throttles up private 5G wireless network for motorsports circuit

Largest motorsports and events venue in Northern Europe to implement industrial-grade private 5G network to fulfil international broadcasting needs and provide a secure testing environment for the automotive industry Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

LogMeIn refreshes GoToConnect to support permanent shift to flexible work

Collaboration technology provider enhances core suite to empower customers to connect from anywhere and integrate with leading collaboration systems Continue Reading

Met Police chooses Capgemini as strategic IT infrastructure services provider

Capgemini has a history of providing the force with day-to-day technology services, and will now deliver its infrastructure services under the Pegasus programme Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Samsung and Spark light up 5G net in New Zealand

Samsung switches on its first 5G in New Zealand, claiming to bring a new wave of rich and immersive services to users of the Spark network Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

AT&T adds managed SASE to portfolio

Comms and IT provider AT&T teams with security specialist Fortinet to offer network solution based on SASE principles to support distributed workforces and solve associated challenges Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Police crack world’s largest cryptophone network as criminals swap EncroChat for Sky ECC

Belgian and Dutch police have breached the encryption of users of Sky ECC, the world’s largest cryptophone network. There are significant parallels with the international police operation against the EncroChat cryptophone network which led to hundreds of arrests Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

Hybrid working, diversity progress – Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast

In this episode of the Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast, Caroline Donnelly, Clare McDonald and Brian McKenna discuss hybrid working, progress in diversity and data in healthcare Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor
• Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
• Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications

Belgian police raid 200 premises in drug operation linked to breach of encrypted phone network

More than 1,600 police and law enforcement officials conduct drug raids after the compromise of an encrypted mobile phone network that has parallels with EncroChat Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

Nearly 30 million UK mobile users suffer in-home signal problems

Study finds more than half of UK mobile users regularly suffer signal problems at home, including calls dropping out, but a similar percentage do not check network coverage maps before signing up to a service Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Cibicom taps Nokia to supply mission-critical LTE network across Denmark

Finnish comms provider inks deal with Danish operator to roll out new 450 MHz LTE infrastructure for mass volume IoT and mission critical data coverage Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

CityFibre embarks on £34m Thames Valley full-fibre project

UK’s third-largest broadband provider announces plans to light up fibre in key area of southern England, addressing the current and future digital needs of residents and businesses in the region Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Are you ready to return to the office?

In this week’s Computer Weekly, a year after lockdown began, we look at employers’ changing attitudes to returning to the workplace. We find out how the software developer community has coped during the Covid-19 pandemic. And we examine the cyber security concerns prompted by latest social media craze, Clubhouse. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Scottish consortium unveils new scheme to boost 4G, 5G connectivity

Programme launched to help Scottish local authorities and public sector organisations reap the benefits from improved connectivity without overburdening their resources Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

UK’s first 5G-connected tram on track across West Midlands

Leading next-generation network test lab announces latest project offering a showcase for what the future of connected transport could look like in its home region and beyond Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

UK government offers ‘inadequate’ response to broadband concerns

DCMS Committee takes government to task for the second time in two months for lack of response in how it will ensure communications strategy is realised Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

DZS accelerates network process strategy with RIFT acquisition

In its second recent strategic acquisition, transport and broadband access solutions provider swoops for automation firm to deliver and manage intelligent network and processing functions at the network edge Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

T-Mobile targets post-pandemic workplace with remote working suite

Aiming to address a world of work in which Covid-19 brought a decade’s worth of progress in a year’s time,T-Mobile launches a collaborative solutions suite that it says will meet the challenges of remote working head on Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Connectivity the ‘unsung hero’ of the future of work

Research finds that by stripping away bureaucracy, flattening hierarchies and streamlining processes, the response to Covid-19 has given an indication as to how work could and should change for the better, but there will be losers along with the winners Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Vodafone promises ‘unbreakable’ broadband without breaking the bank

New hybrid Pro Broadband product aims to deliver Wi-Fi in every room through hybrid router that is claimed to deliver uninterrupted wireless connectivity Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Mobile business and productivity apps see 7.1 billion downloads in 2020

App Annie research finds stay-at-home orders and lockdowns drive uptake of business productivity applications such as Zoom Cloud Meetings, Google Meet and Microsoft Teams, growing 35% annually Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

base station

In telecommunications, a base station is a fixed transceiver that is the main communication point for one or more wireless mobile client devices. Continue Reading

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• Gavin Wright

NOC performance metrics for optimal operation

NOC best practices include using standardized network designs and automation. But don't forget to identify performance metrics that help track and measure operational success. Continue Reading

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• Terry Slattery, NetCraftsmen

UK network users burn through unprecedented data in lockdown 3

Coinciding with the launch of Call of Duty: Warzone update, Virgin Media records its busiest day on record, with the average user downloading more than 20GB of data Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

AI, fibre investment sees Comcast ride out massive wave of network traffic in 2020

Smart hardware and software technologies allow national US network provider to manage unprecedented traffic driven by major growth in online video and gaming Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Being the brand: Virgin takes SD-WAN to the next level

Companies are increasingly turning to software-defined wide-area networks to address the needs of remote workforces Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Virgin Media trial demos multi-gigabit upgradeable bandwidth

Virgin Media trials optical networking technology that could pave way to faster internet connectivity that is easier to upgrade Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Goldman Sachs CEO comments highlight need for home working balance

The remote working revolution has been prominent in the banking sector and organisations have a balancing act to perform once the pandemic passes Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Openreach taps VIAVI to ensure network quality for UK full-fibre build-out

Openreach opts for optical network monitoring system to address network quality, including validating new construction, performing pre-activation checks and monitoring ongoing services Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Cellular IoT connections to reach 3.5 billion by 2030

Strategy Analytics survey finds that despite mass roll-out of next-gen networks, in the real world of the internet of things, 4G will continue as the dominant underlying platform, and 5G-based IoT growth will be gradual over the remaining part of the decade Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

UK government pumps £4.5m into central Scotland gigabit connectivity plan

Key Scottish population belt identified as the first territory for investment as part of UK government’s £5bn investment in next-generation broadband Continue Reading

orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing (OFDM)

Orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing (OFDM) is a method of data transmission where a single information stream is split among several closely spaced narrowband subchannel frequencies instead of a single wideband channel frequency. Continue Reading

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• Gavin Wright
• John Burke, Nemertes Research

Covid accelerates Bradford University remote working project

Pandemic injected fuel into university’s existing project to introduce remote working Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Only 12% of worldwide enterprises fully embrace SASE

Global survey reveals that although many public and private sector organisations have elements of secure access service edge in their IT stack, few have a comprehensive architecture and a significant number do not embrace the philosophy at all Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

First Newcastle residents gain CityFibre gigabit access

UK’s third national digital infrastructure platform provider claims Tyneside digital revolution is gathering pace as the first homes are connected to next-generation full-fibre network Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Three UK broadens 4G, 5G reach

UK operator reveals the pace at which its 5G network is expanding according to an expansion plan announced at end of 2020 and gives visibility into its 4G net build Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

5 benefits of Wi-Fi 6 for enterprise networks

In a perfect world, Wi-Fi 6 could introduce several benefits to business networks. But real-world conditions could curb the wireless technology's true potential. Continue Reading

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• Lee Badman

OSI model (Open Systems Interconnection)

OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) is a reference model for how applications communicate over a network. Continue Reading

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• Andrew Froehlich, West Gate Networks
• Linda Rosencrance
• Kara Gattine, Director of Editorial Operations

5G firms tune up for Sonic open networking scheme

Project offers the opportunity to shape what the UK’s 5G supply chains of the future could look like Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Juniper adds WAN, Virtual Network Assistant technology to networks portfolio

Artificial intelligence-driven networks provider builds on wired/wireless access leadership and record year for campus/branch switching with new AI-driven EX switch Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

HPE launches new comms tech group with ‘industry-first’ Open RAN Solution Stack

Group will help telcos and enterprises take advantage of the huge 5G market opportunity with technology bringing the company’s IP across telco software, services and infrastructure Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Tech-enabled hybrid working enables HSBC to cut 40% of its global office space

Bank is making huge reductions in the amount of office space it uses through a global hybrid-working policy Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Community Fibre claims progress in London gigabit roll-out

ISP doubles the number of London homes enabled with its full-fibre broadband to more than 200,000 and increases its customer base by 130% in a year Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Deloitte: How organisations can prepare for new look office work

In the 1980s, desktop computing changed the workplace. Today, the coronavirus pandemic has led to companies rewriting a 40-year-old rule book Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

EE to extend mobile coverage in more than 500 UK areas in 2021

As part of £1bn scheme to make sure acceptable mobile connectivity is spread among all UK communities, BT-owned telco reveals mass mobile roll-out plan Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

CW Nordics: Nordic startups aim to take the lead in pet tech advances

Nordic technology startups are looking to take pet tech mainstream following the acceleration of the industry during the coronavirus pandemic. Also in this issue, read how businesses can learn lessons from Nordic technology startups to prepare employees to return to the office after Covid-19 restrictions lift. Continue Reading

UK 5G offers faster speeds, but availability issues persist

Research shows UK 5G speeds have increased since initial deployments and are likely to increase further, with London a particular bright spot, but availability remains an issue Continue Reading

Is Clubhouse safe, and should CISOs stop its use?

With more concerns being raised over the privacy and security of social media app Clubhouse, we consider whether security teams should consider restricting or stopping employees from using it Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Mavenir, Red Hat claim mobile network infrastructure transformation

Further development in software-defined mobile network technology as cloud-native network software and systems integration provider collaborates with open source operating system firm Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Demand for telcos to prioritise efficiency and sustainability in 5G nets

Research reveals that embracing best practices and partnering with customers to amplify efficiency will be key for operators Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

World's first computer faced a gnawing dilemma

The ENIAC is 75 years old. This complex piece of kit from the 1940s was the world’s first computer. It was commissioned by the US army to calculate missile trajectories. It was officially launched ... Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Warning on security risk from virtual events platforms

Vulnerabilities found in virtual events platforms could form part of a variant supply chain attack Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Wi-Fi Alliance improves quality of service for real-time Wi-Fi applications

New certification programme for wireless broadband quality-of-service management is claimed to be able to bring robust service delivery and high-quality Wi-Fi experiences Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Australia’s Macquarie Telecom debuts SD-LAN service

The software-defined local area networking service will make it easier for enterprises to manage Wi-Fi networks and regulate the density of people at a given location Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

Future of NOC transformation unifies IT teams

NOC transformation could lead to unified IT operations with cross-domain teams, but not all enterprises need radical change when smaller upgrades and modernization do the job. Continue Reading

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• Jennifer English, Executive Editor

Huawei: World faces risk of K-shaped post-Covid economic recovery

MWC keynote sees Huawei deputy chairman warn that innovation is not just about solving current challenges, but about ‘lighting up tomorrow’ with innovation to make businesses smarter and create a more inclusive world Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

GSMA: 5G drives recovery from Covid

Research from global trade body for the mobile industry finds that, driven by China, adoption of next-generation networks will enable global economies to get back on track over the short to mid-term Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Rogue drones beware: We’re here to ground you

Eugene Kaspersky exclusively lifts the lid on a mysterious, shiny device that’s been sitting in his office Continue Reading

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• Eugene Kaspersky, Kaspersky

How to achieve security observability in complex environments

Security observability is a novel approach to incident detection that goes beyond traditional monitoring. Read on to learn if this emerging strategy is right for your enterprise. Continue Reading

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• Michael Cobb

Bharti Airtel, Qualcomm team to advance 5G Open RAN in India

Subcontinent’s premier communication systems provider announces partnership with leading provider of communications chips and chipsets to accelerate the adoption of next-generation networks in India Continue Reading

Malaysia government intervenes to drive 5G forward

The government of Malaysia pledges to spend 15bn ringgit to set up an entity that would be granted spectrum and operational scope to manage 5G roll-outs Continue Reading

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• Edwin Yapp

How to build a private 5G business case

As you build a private 5G business case, be sure to include private 5G's benefits and challenges, as well as how to prove its ROI. Here's everything you need to know. Continue Reading

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• Andrew Froehlich, West Gate Networks

SES beams high-throughput loopback services to US DoD

Government solutions division of Luxembourg-based satellite operator uses O3b medium earth orbit constellation to deliver mission-critical communications to the edge in Asia Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Huawei: Mobile 5G and wireless home broadband set to triple in 2021

Keynote by leading executive predicts booming 5G market set to rise in the next 12 months and reveals first use case for 5G business suite in industrial mobile Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Ericsson accelerates 5G mid-band roll-outs with mMIMO, RAN Compute lines

Swedish comms tech provider expands MIMO portfolio and radio access network solutions to enhance network performance with what it claims is optimised energy efficiency and reduced carbon footprint with new mid-band products, including 20kg flagship 64T Massive radio product Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

5G network densification and mMIMO to drive mobile net spend to US$191bn by 2026

Finding MIMO pivotal to driving massive uptake in cellular infrastructure expenditure over the next five years Continue Reading

Dell to invest $50m in Singapore innovation hub

Dell Technologies’ global innovation hub will house a research and development lab and other facilities to drive development and adoption of emerging technologies Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

Orange aims for pole with Totem on back of ‘solid’ fiscal year

Global telco claims to have defied Covid-19 with solid fiscal year and looks to the future with increased 5G penetration and new mobile tower business. Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Nokia wins multi-year 5G radio and core contract with A1 Austria

Central European telco signs further deal with Finnish comms provider to begin commercial implementation of 4G and 5G network slicing following successful pilot Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Verizon Business, Cisco expand SD-WAN managed service offer

US comms provider enhances software-defined wide area network portfolio with three new offers from network equipment and services firm to provide more options for building flexible and agile networking infrastructure Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Tech shortfalls erode company culture in mid-size businesses

Nearly half of European office workers feel their company culture has suffered due to coronavirus restrictions, with companies faced with the difficult task of creating a supportive, digital-driven company culture that works for everyone Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Oracle unveils final cog in cloud strategy

Oracle’s Roving Edge Infrastructure is getting interest from mining companies in Australia and manufacturers in ASEAN that are looking to run cloud-based workloads in edge locations Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

C Spire taps Amdocs for 5G wireless policy and charging

US telco makes key 5G technology investment to be able to offer what it says will be the ‘most innovative’ 5G customer experience now and in the future Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

More than two-thirds of firms would invest in dedicated remote working connectivity

Firms are faced with supporting more remote working for their businesses going forward, and a survey has shed light on what form this support will take and what firms believe they will need in the ‘new normal’ Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

CSPs overlook SMEs as major source of 5G revenue

Study finds communications service providers are failing to recognise the vast potential of the SME arena as a major source of B2B revenue, especially on 5G Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

NearForm secures investment to fuel rapid international expansion

Creator of contact-tracing app for the island of Ireland, Scotland, the EU and north-eastern US states secures faster cash injection to build better software Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

How Covid-19 has hit IT salaries and job prospects

In this week’s Computer Weekly, our salary survey reveals the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on IT professionals’ wages and job security. A potentially deadly cyber attack on a US water plant highlights the risks to critical infrastructure. And we find out how NHS Scotland is using tech to support its vaccine roll-out. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Altran, Qualcomm collaborate for 5G NR small cell software

Altran and Qualcomm join forces to expedite development of high-speed, low-latency private and public 5G small cells Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

BT fibres up UK Covid-19 vaccination centres

As NHS announces that 15 million people have received first dose of Covid-19 vaccine across UK, BT reveals its role in helping health service to achieve milestone by connecting more than 100 vaccination centres to high-speed connectivity and Wi-Fi Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Digital investments will add £232bn to UK economy by 2040

The UK economy could grow by £232bn over the next two decades if investments in digital technologies continue Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

The WFH ‘New Normal’ is nothing of the sort

At least, not yet. The world is still in the very abnormal grip of a pandemic, and even with widespread vaccination we will be defending ourselves against the fear of further outbreaks for months, ... Continue Reading

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• Bryan Betts, Freeform Dynamics

Sun shines on first private cellular campus smart manufacturing network in Greece

Supporting the digital transformation of Greek enterprises, comms tech provider implements connectivity system based on the deployment of a private cellular campus network at solar thermal products provider Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Zoom fatigue kicks in as working from home becomes working from phone

Research from leading telecoms operator finds over a third of Brits working from home are increasingly switching to mobile data to stay online in lockdown Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

How computer vision can protect coral reefs

The Australian Institute of Marine Science teams up with Accenture to protect coral reefs in a computer vision project inspired by a Netflix documentary Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

Remote workers battle for home broadband

Research reveals that maybe the real issue in the big broadband debate is to be found inside the home rather than outside, especially for remote workers Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Nokia furthers Open RAN push with CPQD partnership

Collaboration between Nokia and CPQD set to explore Open RAN-compliant RIC platform to develop 5G use cases such as fixed wireless access smart cities and Industry 4.0 Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Masergy, Cisco construct UCaaS collaboration solution

SD-WAN provider teams with networking and collaboration technology giant to address distributed enterprises’ communications needs Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

More than $2bn returned to US consumers through mobile device trade-ins in 2020

Market falls back, but old comms devices maintain value in 2020 despite Covid-19, with $786m returned to US consumers in Q4 2020 alone, representing a 38% rise from Q3 for the secondary device market Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Massive uptick in collaboration software usage in 2020

US and Europe show differing directions of travel in remote working take-up but leading collaboration systems exhibit four-figure growth since February 2020, with usage levels set to remain high as the new normal of work establishes itself Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly