Networking and communication

Trusty methods to keep out intruders

Today’s hyper-connected world means trust can no longer be taken for granted to keep networks secure – enter the zero-trust model Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Commercial, enterprise use cases to drive VR to $24.5bn by 2024

Analyst ABI Research predicts standalone virtual reality applications to be the main driver of substantial growth as the market strikes right balance between price, performance and ease of setup Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Huawei eyes up optical network opportunities

Global networking comms tech provider Huawei unveils first in end-to-end optical connectivity for ultra-high bandwidth and ultra-low latency in enterprise applications Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

KDDI taps Nokia, Ericsson to support 5G standalone network

Japanese mobile operator works with Nordic comms tech giants for cloud-based solutions to support standalone 5G network Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

McKinsey: Connectivity evolution to drive global GDP past $2tn

McKinsey Global Institute report on 5G and the connected world predicts huge contribution from advanced communications to global GDP Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Addressing the IoT security challenge

We consider how best to address some of the critical security challenges around the internet of things Continue Reading

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• Charaka Goonatilake, Panaseer

Cloud and 5G to drive SD-WAN adoption in APAC, says Silver Peak

Cloud migration and 5G services will boost the uptake of SD-WAN in a region where some markets are still in the early adopter phase Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

Critical for operators to redefine 5G business models, says Huawei

Undeterred by the cancellation of what would have been a totemic global showcase for its 5G products, Huawei reveals its 5G strategy for 2020 at London forum Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

O2 delivers solid fiscal 2019 and points to 5G as future of entertainment

Telefónica’s UK business arm clocks up continued growth in revenues and profits driven by expanding customer numbers and predicts 5G could boost the entertainment sector by as much as £2.3bn over the next 10 years Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Vodafone launches new IoT portfolio and 5G tariffs

Body-worn vision camera and surveillance system are the first products to be unveiled in Vodafone’s new internet-of-things range enabled by growing 5G network that now has pay-as-you-go capability Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

UK government introduces £200m scheme to boost industrial and rural 5G

Scheme will help key areas seize the potential of modern technology, in particular 5G networks, and fulfil government’s commitment to ‘level-up’ infrastructure across the UK Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Deutsche Telekom claims most successful year ever

Global telco releases end-of-year results showing record revenue and profit growth in all of its operating segments Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

IEEE reveals 802 standards process and the future of Wi-Fi

The IEEE 802 Standards Committee looks years in advance to improve Wi-Fi and Ethernet technology. A sampling of the future: 802.11be, Wi-Fi sensing and increased Ethernet range. Continue Reading

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• Jennifer English, Executive Editor

Qualcomm makes major moves in 5G essential equipment

Chip giant Qualcomm introduces third-generation 5G modem-RF system to enhance 5G performance and 5G/4G mobile filter technology Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Three UK chooses CityFibre as preferred backhaul provider for nationwide 5G roll-out

Digital infrastructure platform provider tapped to provide backhaul backbone for roll-out of next-gen mobile infrastructure across the UK Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Cisco: 5G to support more than 10% of global mobile connections by 2023

Annual internet report suggests that by 2023, there will be 3.6 networked devices or connections per person and nearly 10 devices and connections per household Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Smart cities, automotive to drive 5G IoT industry to deliver rocketing revenues

Analyst forecasts bonanza for operators as supporting internet of things services becomes essential to securing a return on their 5G investment Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Tech stocks tumble as Apple admits coronavirus will affect iPhone production volumes

Apple does not expect to meet the revenue guidance previously provided for the March quarter as virus crisis hits production volumes and Chinese demand Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Nokia launches certification programme to boost enterprise 5G

Comms tech provider claims first-of-its-kind 5G certification programme to train and certify business and technology professionals at communications service providers and enterprises Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Ericsson goes right for the 5G core in 2020

Swedish comms tech giant predicts substantial growth for 5G in 2020, with particular focus on the fundamental enabling standalone core technology Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Zero trust: Taking back control of IT security

Trust on the network is a crucial factor in security risk, and zero trust changes the traditional model of ‘trust but verify’ Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Huawei rejects racketeering and theft claims from US Department of Justice

Ongoing spat between US and China intensifies after US Department of Justice accuses Huawei of racketeering and intellectual property confidentiality violations Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Watch for these 6 wireless networking trends in 2020

No doubt you've heard about 5G and Wi-Fi 6. But don't forget other wireless trends emerging in 2020, such as CBRS, dynamic spectrum sharing and Open RAN. Continue Reading

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• Lee Doyle, Doyle Research

CSPs trail business customers in 5G ambition

Survey claims to show lack of determination driving disconnect between communications service providers and business customers, threatening lucrative business-to-business 5G revenues Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Nokia to roll out 5G in France and Italy, enables IoT in Argentina

Finnish comms tech firm to introduce 5G and offer network modernisation in France and Germany, while helping Telecom Argentina to meet enterprise customers’ internet-of-things needs Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Four-fifths of CSPs to trial 5G network slicing by end of 2020

CSPs plan to simplify 5G network infrastructure with network slicing solutions, enabling a wide range of bespoke 5G B2B and B2C services Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Nearly three-quarters of C-suite see visibility into network as business driver

C-suite decision-makers say businesses must rethink what is possible to survive and that technology, particularly the network, must be an enabler in the process Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

PM Johnson shuffles technology and digital ministers again

Boris Johnson has changed all the key Cabinet appointments responsible for tech and digital policy for the second time since becoming prime minister last year Continue Reading

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• Bryan Glick, Editor in chief

Security Think Tank: How zero trust lets you take back control

In theory, the elimination of trust on the network simplifies IT security, but zero trust also brings new complications and new challenges. How should CISOs go about moving their organisations from traditional network security to a zero trust architecture? Continue Reading

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• James Walsh, Fieldfisher

CW Benelux: Ericsson helps driverless buses hit European streets

Ericsson has revealed its plans for new technologies including 5G, the internet of things and self-driving buses. Also read about the Dutch government lacking the knowledge and skills for its own IT strategy, and the Dutch government’s need to push for an electronic ID system for its citizens. Continue Reading

CamSoda-19

In what must be one of the most inappropriate gestures in the history of human life, adult website CamSoda has offered free webcam sessions to the 3,600-plus passengers currently quarantined aboard ... Continue Reading

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• Ryan Priest

Security Think Tank: Practical steps to achieve zero trust

In theory, the elimination of trust on the network simplifies IT security, but zero trust also brings new complications and new challenges. How should CISOs go about moving their organisations from traditional network security to a zero-trust architecture? Continue Reading

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• Petra Wenham

Ericsson reveals plans for 5G, IoT – and self-driving buses

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2019 meaningful revenues elusive, but opportunity knocks from enterprise for 5G

Research from 5G engagements reveal where investment is strongest, the trends that are driving roll-outs and the road ahead for operators, network equipment manufacturers and device makers Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Nokia and SoftBank claim 5G first for connected cars

Finnish comms giant and Japanese operator reveal trials that they say successfully demonstrate that 5G technology can be safely and efficiently utilised for connected cars Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

CKH IOD eyes up Eseye to meet rising demand for IoT-connected devices

Global provider of IoT connectivity solutions joins forces with CK Hutchison telecom division to expand its global IoT connectivity coverage and meet rising demand for connected devices Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Chinese military personnel accused of Equifax hack

A US federal grand jury has indicted four Chinese army personnel over the 2017 Equifax breach Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Nokia denies being told to up 5G game by DT, but wins Orange 5G RAN contract

Finnish comms technology firm Nokia reportedly instructed by Deutsche Telekom to improve products to be considered as Huawei replacement, but lands 5G RAN contract with Orange Slovakia Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

O2 expands enterprise IoT offering with UK LTE-M roll-out

UK telco enhances internet of things offering with Long-Term Evolution, category M1 network, said to be the first of its kind in the country Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Verizon opens 5G lab and studio in London

Leading US communications provider Verizon opens first 5G-enabled facility outside home market to offer organisations a hub to develop, test and co-create 5G applications, hardware and experiences Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

iPhone 11 shakes up secondary mobile market as trade-in rates continue to rise

Mobile marketplace provider calculates that the secondary arena is set to grow from its current value of $25bn and reach $39bn by 2025 as manufacturers push devices to secondary channel Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Norway braces for possible China backlash over 5G loss

Norway fears trading relationship with China will suffer as a result of Huawei losing 5G contract to Ericsson Continue Reading

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• Gerard O'Dwyer

Autonomous vehicles get in the fast lane for next decade

Analyst Statista sees the increased arrival of driverless cars on global highways as proof of the curtain rising on the next act of mobility disruption Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

City of Wolverhampton Council taps CityFibre to deliver full-fibre connectivity

Wolverhampton embarks on project to build what is claimed to be “future-proof” full-fibre connectivity that will underpin the city’s next phase of technological transformation Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

A glossary of network terms for management and monitoring

This glossary of network terms specifically highlights network management and monitoring processes. Explore these 12 key terms and concise definitions. Continue Reading

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• Michaela Goss, Senior Site Editor

‘Enormous’ growth prospects for 5G in enterprises

Newly formed research body predicts global 5G enterprise mobile subscriptions will rise from 500,000 to 175 million by 2024 Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Nordic industries increase IT outsourcing for IoT and big data skills

Nordic industries are outsourcing more to support their internet of things and big data capabilities Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Qualcomm Q1 ends at ‘inflection point’ as it gains from 5G ramp

5G projects begin to pay off for chip firm as it reveals strong start to the fiscal year in terms of revenue Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Vodafone, Orange tap Amdocs to boost Spanish business offers

Communications and media software and services provider extends its reign in Spain’s telco sector with business enhancement solutions for two leading telcos Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Telia claims 400GE first with Cisco

Huge rise in users wanting on-demand content prompts internet backbone provider to deploy Cisco 400GE-ready network Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Telefónica Deutschland lands loan of €450m for 5G roll-out

Spanish global telco’s German division seals deal to gain funding to prop up development of mobile network within Europe’s largest country, 4G for rural areas and 5G for urban environments Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Vodafone reveals €200m cost, two-year 5G roll-out delay to strip Huawei from core network

True cost of government order mounts up as Vodafone joins BT in taking hit worth hundreds of millions of pounds from requirement to remove Chinese technology from core infrastructure Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

IoT network flaw left Philips Hue bulbs open to attack

Vulnerabilities in the ZigBee internet of things networking protocol have left market-leading smart devices, including Philips Hue lightbulbs, open to exploitation Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Commsworld claims dark fibre first in Scottish Borders

Broadband provider says lighting Openreach’s Dark Fibre X with its own optical equipment will enable it to provide flexible connectivity speeds of up to 10Gbps Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

US ban unlikely to dent Huawei’s revenues any time soon, says analyst

Crisis? What crisis? This is one analyst’s view of the potential effect on the bottom line of the infamous US trade ban on Huawei products and services in telecoms networks Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

OVHcloud eyes Indian market in APAC expansion

French cloud infrastructure supplier OVHcloud is investing more in India over the next few quarters as part of its regional expansion plan Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

EE retains top spot for UK mobile network performance

UK mobile survey shows increasing user reliance on connectivity, with network operators needing to act now to ensure strong performance for consumer demands across work use cases Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

No 5G silver bullets on horizon but a third of UK consumers plan to buy 5G handset this year

Research from Amdocs reveals that 5G marketing is working, but consumers still lack knowledge of the broader services it could enable Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Australia’s Avalon Airport to provide self-service kiosks

Avalon Airport, located between Melbourne and Geelong in Victoria, is implementing self-service kiosks to improve passenger experience and operations Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

UK consumers demand greater reliability, not more speed, from mobile networks

UK mobile users’ demands evolve as operators hit sweet sport for speed and consumers calling loud and clear for greater emphasis on network reliability Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

It's Not Just About Brexit, Superbowl And Footie Transfer Deadlines...

So, the past few days has seen some serious deadlines and finals come and go. And, no, we're not going to talk about the rugby (yet). In the world of IT, the "Brexit" of our industry, AKA "Digital ... Continue Reading

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• Steve Broadhead, Broadband Testing

Nokia to launch cloud-native 5G network operations software

Aiming to address operators’ challenges as 5G networks add new layers of technical complexity, Nokia announces automated and scalable management suite Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Orange France contracts Nokia and Ericsson for 5G network technology

Leading telco teams with Finish and Swedish comms tech giants as part of its ambition to realise a 5G network in France in 2020 Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Super Bowl wireless networking touch down for Extreme Networks

Weeks after first revealing its Wi-Fi 6-enabled networks for sports stadia in leading American sports leagues, networking technology and services company takes on wireless and analytics for biggest game in US sport Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

India’s 2020 budget to boost local tech sector

A flurry of investments in quantum computing, datacentres and broadband connectivity is expected to shore up India’s technology industry from this year Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

Broadband/5G Security, Resilience, Competition, Huawei, Ofcom and Brexit

Fast, reliable Internet access is essential for business competitiveness in a post Brexit world. It is also critical to the rest of modern society. If the fixed and mobile networks of BT/EE, ... Continue Reading

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• Philip Virgo, Winsafe Ltd

What's the difference between SD-branch vs. SD-WAN?

As networking pros evaluate SD-branch vs. SD-WAN, they'll notice a key distinction between the two technologies, namely how network functions are managed and orchestrated. Continue Reading

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• John Fruehe

Davos: The clock is ticking on climate change but cyber crime and emerging technologies add to risks

Climate change, natural disasters, extreme weather and loss of biodiversity are the greatest risks we face. With cyber conflicts, state-sponsored hacking and internet fragmentation, doing nothing is not an option, says the World Economic Forum Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

Growth again in Q4, but global smartphone market slips back over 2019

It was a tough year, but smartphone big guns fire in fourth quarter of 2019, driven by resurgent Apple’s iPhone 11, and industry set for further spike in 2020 Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

BT to take half-billion pound hit on Huawei kit replacement

Telco BT reveals the price to pay to meet the UK government’s new regulations around restricting ‘high-risk’ telecoms equipment suppliers in the nation’s 5G radio network Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

How SD-WAN changes the network security perimeter

The advent of SD-WAN has changed the network security model by pushing more security and control to the edge -- and businesses need to adjust to this new reality. Continue Reading

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• John Fruehe

Technology is losing its battle to be a unifying force

The pioneers of the internet and the web saw themselves as liberators. They believed, passionately, they were creating a better world – one that was open, collaborative, broke down barriers, and ... Continue Reading

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• Bryan Glick, Editor in chief

5G fixed wireless broadband CPE shipments set to pass two million in 2020

With fibre-to-the-home penetration limited to less than a fifth of total global households, huge opportunity opens up for the whole 5G fixed wireless broadband market, including customer premises equipment Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Huawei, Samsung dominate global 5G device market

Samsung and Huawei dominate the 5G device market in 2019, but analyst warns that expected and necessary competition could be curtailed by the current coronavirus outbreak Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

EU implements 5G infrastructure restrictions on ‘high-risk’ suppliers

European countries follow UK’s lead and give member states the ability to ban or limit so-called high-risk telecoms equipment suppliers from 5G networks Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Huawei excluded from UK 5G core but retains place in radio network

Local operators breathe huge sigh of relief as UK government allows potentially high-risk telecoms equipment suppliers continued ability to supply essential technology for 5G radio network Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Cisco unveils business transformation suite for hyper-connected enterprise

New tools claimed to help businesses push their boundaries by reimagining their applications, empowering their teams, securing their data and transforming their infrastructure Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Illustrated guide to hyper-converged edge computing

Hyper-converged systems can help reduce network strain by making it possible to send only the most valuable and relevant data to centralized remote data centers or the cloud. Continue Reading

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• James Alan Miller, Senior Executive Editor

3 ways to improve WAN performance with SD-WAN

SD-WAN can improve WAN performance in three ways: It adds a secondary transport for network traffic, while also taking advantage of broadband Ethernet and application acceleration. Continue Reading

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• John Fruehe

UK in catch-22 decision over Huawei security

The UK’s final decision on whether to permit mobile operators to use Huawei equipment is expected imminently, and its decision will have ramifications far beyond the technology sphere Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Openreach extends full-fibre network to rural UK

UK national broadband infrastructure provider ramps up programme to deliver full-fibre to 200 locations, mainly towns and villages hitherto not passed by network Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Government tightens law around IoT cyber security

New legislation developed by DCMS and the NCSC may help guarantee the security and privacy of users of consumer IoT devices Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

RAN sharing and convergence juice up Orange for 2020

Telco Orange’s roadmap for Europe in 2020 reveals the power of convergence and the need for ecosystem partnerships Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Cyber gangsters publish staff passwords following ‘Sodinokibi’ attack on car parts group Gedia

Sodinokibi hacking group steps up pressure on German automotive manufacturer by publishing information, including the CEO’s computer password and sensitive details of its IT systems, on the internet Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

NHS alerted to severe vulnerabilities in GE health equipment

A series of vulnerabilities in patient monitoring equipment manufactured by General Electric could have left patient data exposed in hospitals around the world, including the UK Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Milan hosts Cisco’s first European security innovation unit

Cisco has cut the ribbon on its first Cyber Security Co-Innovation Centre in Europe, at Milan’s Leonardo da Vinci Science and Technology Museum Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Digital transformation shaking confidence in SD-WAN

Cato Networks survey highlights importance of considering not only SD-WAN as an MPLS replacement but also its applicability to the broader needs of the digital business, such as cloud migration, network agility and global reach Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Singapore’s StarHub and M1 team up in 5G licence bid

The two telcos are working towards the 17 February 2020 closing date for 5G proposals Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

Pluribus claims industry’s first central office edge compute switch

Open networking and controllerless SDN automation tech provider aims to respond to the extensive and exacting needs of distributed cloud environments Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Travelex hackers shut down German car parts company Gedia in massive ‘cyber attack’

Car parts manufacturer says cyber attack will have far-reaching consequences for its business, and it has put emergency plans in place to continue deliveries Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

Privafy claims ‘fundamentally new’ approach to mobile data security

New company aims to address underlying security vulnerabilities to protect internet-reliant businesses Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Seven projects funded to explore CAV security

The winners of the Cyber Securities Feasibility Studies contest, exploring cyber security for self-driving cars, have been revealed Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Canonical offers scalable mobile Android apps in the cloud

New Android technology allows enterprise users to offload compute, storage and energy-intensive applications from devices to the cloud Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Air New Zealand taps AI in airside operations

Air New Zealand has teamed up with Auckland Airport to test the use of computer vision to turn around its fleet faster Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

Citrix releases IoC scanner for ADC and Gateway vulnerabilities

As patches for its compromised NetScaler ADC and Gateway products begin to roll out, Citrix enlists FireEye Mandiant to develop an indicator of compromise scanner for end-users Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Aeris gears up for connected vehicle joint venture with VW

Connected technology provider forges joint venture with leading automotive manufacturer to improve service flexibility and speed, operational efficiency and customer experience Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Making gigabit broadband a reality for everyone in the UK

As the new government introduces its first legislation to boost full-fibre broadband, digital minister Matt Warman looks ahead to delivering on the Conservatives’ election promises Continue Reading

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• Matt Warman, Digital minister

UK broadband offers poor relative value for money

Importance of fibre push by UK broadband providers clear as research shows data speeds available to UK households have not significantly changed while prices have risen steadily Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

CityFibre acquires FibreNation in £200m deal

Strategic acquisition sees growing UK fibre provider’s roll-out plans almost double in size, with TalkTalk joining network with long-term commitments for residential and business customers Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

5G builders test vulnerabilities in Finnish hackathon

University hackathon puts 5G security to the test as new wireless technology’s roll-out nears Continue Reading

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• Gerard O'Dwyer