Networking and communication

Poor UK internet connectivity and technology cited as hampering SME productivity

Study suggests small businesses could be losing out on two and a half working weeks a year from employees because of unreliable internet connections and technology issues Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Reinventing the ball

Samsung may have rattled through a number of new technologies in its CES 2020 keynote, but Ballie quite simply stole the show. The very next day, Downtime interviewed several etymologists to try to ... Continue Reading

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• Ryan Priest

Ofcom announces plans to ‘supercharge’ investment in fibre broadband

Regulator says proposals to upgrade UK broadband infrastructure will transform the business case for national full-fibre investment in towns, cities and villages Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Qualcomm gets into gear with autonomous vehicle platform and forges in-vehicle tech partnerships

Chip giant hits the road with new platform to address the complexity of autonomous driving and advanced driver-assistance systems while forging partnership with company specialising in helping launch in-vehicle infotainment systems, telematics and digital clusters to automakers Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Wi-Fi 6 glossary of 12 important terms and phrases

This Wi-Fi 6 glossary delves into various features and capabilities the new generation of Wi-Fi technology offers, as well as what organizations can expect from Wi-Fi 6 devices. Continue Reading

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• Michaela Goss, Senior Site Editor

Telco revs set to increase, but suppliers face critical challenges in 2020

Potential good times set to roll for telecoms industry in 2020, with SD-WAN first deployments of 5G, but NB-IoT needs to gain traction to stay relevant, says research Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

China Broadcasting Network begins 5G services

China’s national radio and TV network operator becomes fourth company to offer 5G services in the country, serving the cities of Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai and Shenzhen Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Etisalat unveils MENA’s first OpenRAN network and launches UCC suite

Leading MENA telco makes key move in transforming its network to software-based solution hub and introduces a collaboration suite to aid small businesses in the region with digital transformation journey Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Klaxoon claims mobile workspace first as multi-team projects become the norm

As new working methods and increased remote working make effective meetings more challenging, Klaxoon offers a new collaboration system Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

More than 30 million smart street lights by 2023, predicts study

Glowing future for global connected industry over the next three years as adoption of LPWA technologies such as NB-IoT and LoRa grows quickly Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Qualcomm and ZTE claim 5G landmark with voice-over-NR call

Successful 5G VoNR calls sees tech companies declare an important step towards the commercial use of 5G voice experiences Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

OTT challenge to see mobile operators lose voice over next five years

Harsh times predicted for voice services over the next five years as revenues are expected to nearly halve, but operators stand to be partially offset by nascent 5G-based offers Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Cyber gangsters demand payment from Travelex after ‘Sodinokibi’ attack

Cyber criminals are demanding payment to decrypt Travelex’s computer files after a devastating malware attack. New questions have been raised about the security of Travelex’s computer network after it emerged the company waited eight months to patch vulnerable VPN servers Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

Life on the edge: A new world for data

Edge computing is regarded as the next frontier for data, with rapid growth expected in the market. We assess the prospects Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

The new reality of 5G

5G’s development has been driven by a variety of use cases leading to a multi-service capability – a network of networks. But what is the reality of this, and how is it expected to change as we move forward? Continue Reading

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• Tim Wright, Institute of Telecommunications Professionals

Suspected ransomware attack causes worldwide disruption for Travelex

Travelex switches off computer systems and resorts to cash-only currency sales after malware attack. Insiders claim the currency exchange chain has been hit by ransomware which has left critical files containing customer data encrypted Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

7 key SD-branch trends to expect in 2020

New year, new developments. See what's new with SD-branch in 2020, including security advancements and how technologies such as Wi-Fi 6 and 5G will affect branch offices. Continue Reading

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• Lee Doyle, Doyle Research

Xiaomi makes big bet on 5G, IoT and partners to advance wireless file transfer

Leading Chinese device manufacturer Xiaomi builds on strong end to 2019 and starts decade with wireless alliance and ambition to cement leadership in 5G, the internet of things and artificial intelligence Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

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

World’s third biggest maker of telecommunication equipment reveals its plans for new technologies including 5G, the internet of things and automation Continue Reading

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• Nick Huber

Luxoft drives into Microsoft connected vehicle platform ecosystem

Digital strategy and software engineering firm joins the Microsoft Connected Vehicle Platform as it aims to enable personalised connected customer experiences for automotive companies Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Huawei gets India green light as it reports strong sales growth for 2019

Comms technology giant finishes challenging 2019 with solid commercial performance and permission to supply 5G technology in one of the world’s largest internet markets Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Top 10 ASEAN IT stories of 2019

Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 ASEAN IT stories of 2019 Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

Top 10 networking stories of 2019

Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 networking stories of 2019 Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

StarHub and U Mobile conduct 5G SA roaming trials

Leading Asian telcos team up to gather 5G roaming insights and establish key aspects, such as the right network configurations and settings, to ensure optimum experience when 5G rolls out commercially Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

SD-WAN drives managed network services trends for 2020

As network operators offer more SD-WAN managed services in 2020, the managed services market will see some major changes regarding price, feature sets and management. Continue Reading

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• Tom Nolle, Andover Intel

5 enterprise wireless industry trends to track in 2020

Yes, 5G and Wi-Fi 6 will continue to grab headlines. But other ongoing wireless industry trends include problematic devices and heavy-handed licensing by vendors. Continue Reading

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• Lee Badman

Aaron's deploys CloudGenix SD-WAN after issues with Meraki

Before Aaron's could improve its real-time network visibility and VoIP performance with CloudGenix SD-WAN, the retailer had to transition from Cisco Meraki. Continue Reading

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• Jennifer English, Executive Editor

Vodafone taps Nokia to deliver 5G across Australia

With compatible devices becoming more widely available in the country, Vodafone Hutchison Australia will deploy Nokia enabling technology to build out 5G network Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Top 10 telecoms stories of 2019

2019 has been the year of 5G through the major economies of the world, with major markets launching next-generation networks that are set to flourish in 2020 Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

EE joins London Tube 4G mobile trial

BT-owned UK telco will be part of testing of 4G coverage on select parts of the London Underground Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Ericsson gains 5G spur with $150m extended credit facility

Swedish tech giant gets loans extension to support research and development of 5G technology in 2020-2022 Continue Reading

How to benchmark 25 GbE NICs in converged networks

Network teams can use an array of tools to benchmark the performance and efficiency of 25 GbE network adapters that support converged networks and HCI environments. Continue Reading

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• Kevin Tolly, The Tolly Group

Managed services to be prime driver of APAC enterprise mobility

Managed mobility services set to account for one-third of overall enterprise mobility revenue in the Asia-Pacific region by 2023, equivalent to US$5.3bn Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Cellular IoT gateway shipments projected to reach eight million by 2023

Cellular IoT gateway market is on the fast track, with 18.5% compound annual growth rate predicted for a market that was worth nearly $1bn by the end of 2018 Continue Reading

Ericsson gets into gear with Microsoft for next generation of connected cars

Integration of Ericsson’s Connected Vehicle Cloud and Microsoft’s Connected Vehicle Platform could accelerate delivery of new connected car services worldwide Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Motherhood is the necessity of invention, says Mellanox channel boss

Mellanox vice-president Yael Asseraf Shenhav talks about how her employer has enabled her to thrive in a male-dominated industry and sheds light on how we can all better manage our time Continue Reading

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• Nick Booth

Just 10% of UK homes and businesses have access to full-fibre broadband

Ofcom research reveals that for the highest-speed broadband connections, the UK is still in the slow lane, with only three million homes and businesses having access to fibre Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Amazon, Apple, Google, Zigbee team up to develop smart devices standard

Connected Home over IP project aims to simplify development for device manufacturers and increase compatibility for consumers Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

2020 set to usher in age of 5G always-on portable computing

Analyst identifies key 5G trends that will bear fruit in new year and pours cold water on one hyped technology that it thinks won’t make it Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Top 10 broadband stories of 2019

Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 broadband stories of 2019 Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

New UK government pledges to accelerate gigabit broadband delivery

New Conservative government’s Queen’s Speech reaffirms commitment to providing gigabit broadband access across the UK, but provides no specific timetable to meet commitments and targets Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Comms-platform-as-a-service revenues outpace unified-comms-as-a-service

Communications-platform-as-a-service uptake is benefiting from its ability to quickly add new functionality, the ease with which it can be customised and the flexibility of its pay-as-you-go service model Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

APAC region to drive global enterprise VR adoption through to 2030

Analyst predicts that the enterprise virtual reality sector will take off over the next decade, boosted by direct government investment in the APAC region Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Top networking trends in 2019 to resurface in 2020

Recapping the top networking news stories of 2019 could provide a glimpse into the future and reveal some of the top networking technology trends of 2020. Continue Reading

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• Luke O'Neill, Executive Editor

Facebook: Legality of EU-US data sharing to be decided by Court of Justice

The Advocate General of the European Court of Justice will give an opinion on the legality of EU-US data transfers that could have major implications for big tech companies and US government mass surveillance practices Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

Spirent lands at China’s Daxing International to assure critical communications

Beijing airport seeks to create an unrivalled technology experience for passengers and airport personnel Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

EE switches on 5G in six more UK locations

Operator broadens UK’s largest 5G network with six additional locations and announces aggressive plans for 2020 Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

London needs to accelerate full-fibre digital infrastructure delivery

London’s capability to be the tech hub it aims for is currently limited by a range of issues, including the availability of fibre and the speeds delivered, says report from mayor Sadiq Khan’s office Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Ericsson claims 5G voice and evolved packet core milestones with MediaTek and Telstra

Swedish comms tech giant reveals projects that could create new 5G services for consumers and enterprise customers with emerging technologies, and the successful completion of 5G standalone voice Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Euro telcos eye up cloud market

With the increasing need for global cloud giants to address security, localisation and regulatory compliance, Europe’s telcos eye up datacentre and hosted services as potential growth areas Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

What to consider before you deploy NSX

An SDN like VMware's NSX can provide your organization with agility, automation, microsegmentation and cloud capabilities. However, you must still think carefully before you adopt. Continue Reading

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• Paul Korzeniowski

Cisco bolsters low-latency networking with Exablaze acquisition

Networking giant makes strategic acquisition of Australian provider of ultra-low latency devices and FPGA-based applications Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Ofcom eases broadband switch process and outlaws locked mobiles

Regulator plans to make it easier for UK broadband customers to transition between different networks, or a full-fibre service on the same network Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Huawei launches London 5G innovation and experience centre

Comms technology leader opens new establishment in UK capital to promote greater collaboration between businesses and innovators in the development of 5G ecosystems Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

No change for tech in Boris Johnson’s new government – yet

Nicky Morgan remains in charge of digital policies as DCMS secretary, despite quitting as an MP before the General Election Continue Reading

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• Bryan Glick, Editor in chief

Quantum sensing: A new frontier for revolutionary technology

Sensors are increasingly commonplace thanks to the internet of things – but the next generation of sensing technology promises dramatic new capabilities Continue Reading

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• Richard Claridge, PA Consulting

What can we expect the new Government to deliver and when?

The manifesto … focussed on fairness, public service delivery and "place"- e.g. using infrastructure and R&D spend to bring jobs and services to the regions ... But the biggest change [will ... Continue Reading

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• Philip Virgo, Winsafe Ltd

SD-WAN vs. DMVPN vs. IPsec tunnels: How do I choose?

Software-defined WAN, DMVPN and IPsec tunnels each have a place among enterprises. Our network expert compares each one and explains where they can be most beneficial. Continue Reading

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• Andrew Froehlich, West Gate Networks

Can Europe legally share data with the US? A court far away is about to decide

The European Court of Justice will deliver an opinion on whether Europe can legally continue to send private data about European citizens to the US Continue Reading

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• Kevin Cahill

Barco fixes ClickShare wireless flaw, but users still at risk

Supplier patches a major vulnerability in its popular ClickShare wireless presentation system with a firmware upgrade, but experts warn that users are not out of the woods yet Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Nokia inks TIM Brazil IoT contract and supplies Deutsche Bahn 5G automated rail operation

Finnish tech provider gains Wings in the IoT arena with Brazilian telco TIM, as well as providing 5G-based network for automated rail operations in Germany Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Top IT predictions in APAC in 2020

The rise of super apps, Wi-Fi 6 enabled services and cross-functional platform engineering teams are likely to dominate the Asia-Pacific IT landscape in 2020 Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

When IT Meets Christmas, Brexit, Climate Change and other intolerance

"Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward man": regardless of whether you think God likes them or is pleased with their views on: Brexit, Climate Change, How to manage the ... Continue Reading

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• Philip Virgo, Winsafe Ltd

Alarm bells ring, the IoT is listening

With Christmas bearing down on us, a series of vulnerability disclosures has drawn attention to the parlous state of IoT security, and serves as a timely warning to people planning to buy smart devices as gifts Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Smart speakers gain volume as VoLTE set for 140% growth over next five years

Research shows products such as Amazon Echo and Google Nest will drive voice over LTE market growth Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Huawei counted in as Telefónica Deutschland lays out mid-term strategy

3G to be switched off in 2022 by Telefónica Deutschland as it lays out strategy to drive growth with particularly aggressive plan to accelerate 5G development Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Consider these 5 FAQs for network monitoring best practices

New technologies are transforming how organizations plan network management and monitoring, introducing questions about legacy system upgrades and the number of tools required. Continue Reading

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• Michaela Goss, Senior Site Editor

Cisco unveils plans for internet of the future

Online technology giant Cisco introduces platform for the internet of the future based on $5bn of investment in areas covering silicon, optics and software, bringing the ability to support massively scaled enterprise networks and 5G networks Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

CW Europe: Deutsche Bank creates innovation division

German banking giant Deutsche Bank is opening a division focused on innovation which will be led by former SAP executive Bernd Leukert. It will create agile teams with business and infrastructure divisions leading teams of technologists, using agile principles. Also read why China’s Huawei has offered governments an anti-industrial espionage commitment, and how software robots are helping social workers in Sweden. Continue Reading

Silver Peak claims cloud-scale SD-WAN innovation with enhanced core platform

SD-WAN tech provider enhances Unity EdgeConnect platform to respond to the evolving requirements of cloud-first enterprises looking to scale, automate and extend SD-WAN deployments across multiple fabrics Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Nordic governments open to Huawei’s ‘no spy’ offer

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Tech consortium claims London boroughs lack 5G readiness

London’s local authorities lack strategy or budget to make next-gen networks a reality, according to Tech London Advocates Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

IoT to be supplanted by internet of senses by 2030

Ericsson research reveals consumers expect AI, VR and AR-enabled connected technology to interact with the senses of sight, sound, taste, smell and touch by 2030 Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

APAC IT leaders lay out priorities for 2020

Robotic process automation and data analytics are among the top priorities for IT leaders in the Asia-Pacific region in the new year Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

Rapid evolution of quantum computing a concern for CISOs

With the race to achieve so-called quantum supremacy hotting up, security pros are concerned that it will outpace the development of appropriate safeguards, according to a report Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Autonomous ships on Dutch horizon

The Port of Rotterdam is creating an environment where autonomous ships will become the norm, through IoT and IBM Watson Continue Reading

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• Karina Meerman

Test your knowledge of SD-WAN deployments and testing

As SD-WAN becomes more mainstream, organizations must learn what to expect during all phases of deployment. Try your knowledge of SD-WAN testing, deployments and troubleshooting. Continue Reading

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• Michaela Goss, Senior Site Editor

US Department of Justice orders Ericsson to pay $1bn fine to settle bribery case

Swedish comms tech giant admitted what US attorney described as “years-long campaign of corruption in five countries to solidify its grip on telecommunications business” Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

China, Japan, India to drive APAC networking spend to 2023

Asia-Pacific enterprises are continuing to strengthen their network agility and service delivery capabilities with a view to offering converged service offerings, says GlobalData study Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

European Investment Bank offers financial support for Orange fibre network

Orange aims to accelerate French fibre momentum following €700m loan from European Investment Bank to develop non-metro French high-speed broadband Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

How to buy hyper-converged infrastructure

Simplicity, high availability, scalability and reduced cost are among the benefits of hyper-converged infrastructure. We survey the benefits, pitfalls and the key suppliers Continue Reading

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• Antony Adshead, Storage Editor

China bans foreign computing kit from government contracts

All government offices and public institutions must eliminate foreign hardware and software within three years, according to a leaked directive dubbed 3-5-2 Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Conservative Party: Fostering an environment for IT and digital to flourish

Matt Warman, Conservative MP and minister for digital and broadband, outlines the Tory policies for technology and digital ahead of the General Election Continue Reading

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• Matt Warman, Digital minister

Telefónica set to announce second core tech supplier as it takes broadcasting to the Edge

Spanish incumbent telco announces plans to add another supplier to join Huawei on its official supplier list for 5G-enabling technologies Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Top APAC telecoms predictions for 2020

The 5G bandwagon is the talk of town, but 4G will remain the priority for much of Asia-Pacific, among other key trends that will shape telecoms markets across the region Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

German government and connectivity tech firms lead project to boost optical capacity

Government-industry consortium will explore technologies to expand the capacity of optical metro and core networks Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Motorola enhances mobile policing workflows with next-gen Pronto

Body-worn video and vehicle licensing data integration software designed to accelerate decision-making and evidence management for front-line officers Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Mettis Aerospace completes world’s first phase-one Wi-Fi 6 4.0 trials

Next-gen Wi-Fi is successfully put through its paces streaming critical engineering information in “hostile” engineering environment Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Wells to become UK’s next gigabit city

Medieval Somerset city hopes to encourage business growth and attract new employers by going gigabit Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Aviatrix VPN vulnerability left user endpoints wide open

Immersive Labs has disclosed a serious vulnerability in VPN supplier Aviatrix’s enterprise client that could have granted hackers elevated user privileges across enterprise targets Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Huawei mounts legal challenge to US subsidy programme ban

Chinese tech giant fights back against FCC ban on carriers in the rural US from using the Universal Service Fund to buy its equipment and designation as threat to US national security Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Hackers primed to exploit 5G to Wi-Fi handover flaws

Warning that attackers will find new vulnerabilities to access voice and data on 5G mobile phones as carriers hand off calls and data to Wi-Fi networks to save bandwidth Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

European first for Vodafone as global telcos tune into AWS Wavelength

In an endorsement of the cloud giant’s push towards the edge, leading global telcos pile in on AWS Wavelength, eyeing up large low-latency gains in key 5G use cases Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Assess the Wi-Fi 6 features available in Wave 1 and Wave 2

Catch up on the different features available with the first wave of Wi-Fi 6, including OFDMA and Target Wake Time, and find out which capabilities Wave 2 will bring. Continue Reading

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• Kevin Tolly, The Tolly Group

Traditional telco approach risks hampering 5G development in manufacturing

Adoption of enterprise business models could see operators’ 5G break-even reduced from 14 to 10 years, with especially large gains in manufacturing, says ABI Research Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

5G to reshape global telecoms sector in 2020

Study says next-gen technologies and the pressures of digital transformation are likely to continue to reshape what it means to be a telecoms operator next year Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Scots urge councils to embrace smart city technologies

Survey of Scottish citizens indicates a number of benefits that local communities can gain from IoT and other connected technologies Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Australia's broadband network is a cautionary tale for UK broadband policy

The UK Labour Party has led calls for a nationalised broadband network, but the lessons of Australia's attempts to introduce a similar policy provide cause for caution Continue Reading

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• Clare MacNamara, Broadband Stakeholder Group

Connectivity is levelling the playing field for small businesses in UK creative sector

Research shows key segment of UK creative industry small businesses produce their best ideas and work on the go, increasingly relying on connectivity to drive productivity Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

AWS Outposts debuts in Australia

Amazon Web Services rolls out Outposts in Australia, enabling enterprises to run a consistent version of the AWS platform at locations that require low latency Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget