Networking and communication

Nokia, Infobip team to accelerate CPaaS API development

Global cloud communications platform teams with comms services provider to enable developers to build wider array of network-powered applications Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Optimising application connections, improving security posture top SD-WAN priorities

Research looking into key drivers behind global SD-WAN investments find deployments are mainly driven by need to optimise network connections to cloud-based applications and improve overall security posture Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Palo Alto Networks claims to raise bar on SASE

Palo Alto Networks releases version 3.0 of SASE tech designed to extend zero trust to unmanaged devices, secure data with artificial intelligence and boosts application performance for partners and customers Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Broadband Forum forges enhancements to 5G convergence standards

Latest 5G work by developer of broadband standards sees major enhancements building on 3GPP’s Release 18 to advance next-generation applications, network resilience and support of converged services Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Update from eSync Alliance accelerates software-defined vehicle roadmap

Trade association eSync Alliance publishes updated specification aimed at achieving further interoperability and collaboration in automotive use cases Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

net neutrality

Net neutrality is the concept of an open, equal internet for everyone, regardless of content consumed or the device, application or platform used. Continue Reading

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• Rahul Awati
• Kate Gerwig, Editorial Director

TomTom maps out support for Qualcomm IoT

Mobile platform giant to use location technology firm’s global map data to help provide asset tracking solutions to meet asset visibility needs and challenging use cases across industries Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Google ups investment to improve Hawaiian internet infrastructure

Hawaii receives major financial fillip from Google to develop critical internet infrastructure across the state, connecting to Japan and mainland US Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Nokia and Vodafone claim successful Open RAN trial in Italy

Leading comms tech provider and operator have successfully completed an end-to-end Open RAN trial on Vodafone Italy’s live 5G standalone network, including hybrid cloud application platform connected to dedicated 5G core Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

SES agrees to acquire Intelsat

After abortive attempt a year ago, leading satellite operators present takeover deal that they say will result in creating a stronger multi-orbit operator with around 60% of revenue in high-growth segments Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Digitisation sees eSIM adoption double in 2023

Analysis reveals how eSIM downloads more than doubled in 2023, increasing 109% year on year, driven by accelerating adoption within North America and strong growth in Asia and Western Europe Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Intelsat and CNH sow seeds of smart farming satellite connectivity

Firms partner to deliver field-ready connectivity in hard-to-reach locations to support precision agriculture applications, starting with deployment in Brazil Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Altnets continue full-fibre deployments in UK

UK’s independent broadband supply sector shows more momentum in the north and south of England, and also in Northern Ireland, tailoring cable offerings for different needs Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

What’s it like being the IT chief at Man Utd?

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we speak to the chief digital information officer at Manchester United Football Club to discuss the IT that keeps a premiership team running. We also investigate how well prepared the UK is for major semiconductor supply chain disruptions. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Bad bot traffic in Australia grew 23% in 2023

Traffic from bad bots that perform malicious tasks accounted for 30.2% of Australia’s internet traffic in 2023 Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

UK’s long-awaited device security law kicks in

The Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act has become law across the UK, enforcing basic cyber security standards across connected products sold to the public Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Nokia hails MENA successes with 5G and cloud

Nokia inks key tech deals in UAE and Qatar to upgrade connectivity and drive 5G enterprise innovation, as well as to offer cloud interconnect service layer to enhance services for hyperscalers Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Digital Catapult welcomes new suppliers to test 5G Open RAN deployability

Advanced digital technology innovation centre that aims to drive early adoption of emerging technologies by UK businesses offers opportunity for Open RAN companies to test products in a real-world outdoor environment Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Openreach reaps benefit of invisible DNA marking with cable thefts down 30%

Despite spate of cable thefts in recent times, UK broadband provider reports crime tumbling over past 12 months after deploying forensic liquid marker that can be sprayed directly onto cables and equipment Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

UK economy loses £17.6bn due to fixed connectivity outages

London fibre-based business network provider lobbies UK comms regulator to introduce automatic compensation for business networks drive competition on quality and reliability in the business connectivity market Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Cradlepoint unveils 5G-optimised SASE to deliver agile enterprises

Ericsson division unveils SASE solution said to enable lean IT teams to establish zero-trust networks in as little as six minutes securing environments such as roaming vehicles, IoT devices and pop-up locations Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Global 5G non-terrestrial networks show growth but stay in infancy

Mobile industry trade body’s latest report on satellite networks for cellular comms shows that while satellites are rapidly gaining prominence, the full extent of their potential to complement terrestrial networks, phone services and broadband is still unclear Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

UK gigabit maintains steady progress

Latest study of UK communications market from national regulator finds access to gigabit broadband and 5G mobile coverage has risen over past 12 months Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Extreme Connect 2024: AI in networks to live or die by trust

Cloud networking provider unveils hub for research, development and innovation in networking previews, tapping AI to offer a new way to design, optimise and deploy networks Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

GPRS (General Packet Radio Service)

GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) is a best-effort packet-switching protocol and standard for wireless and cellular network communication services. Continue Reading

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• Alexander S. Gillis, Technical Writer and Editor
• Andrew Zola

HPE looks to go beyond standards requirements with Wi-Fi 7 access points

HPE announces Wi-Fi 7 wireless access points to provide managed ‘comprehensive’ edge IT solution to provide extended user and IoT connectivity, in-line processing, enhanced security and maximised performance Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

UK altnets claim to outpace Openreach in UK fibre

Research from Independent Networks Cooperation Association finds that despite challenges, alternative broadband providers enjoyed robust growth in 2023 Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Extreme Connect 2024: Wi-Fi 6E to drive connectivity revolution in infinite enterprise

Extreme Networks kicks off annual conference with a launch it says will revolutionise outdoor connectivity through Wi-Fi 6E certification, with first significant customer deployments by leading entertainment company, major league baseball sports team and university Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

networking (computer)

Networking, also known as computer networking, is the practice of transporting and exchanging data between nodes over a shared medium in an information system. Continue Reading

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• Paul Kirvan
• Jessica Scarpati

Nokia boosts Industry 4.0 with MX Grid, Visual Position and Object Detection

Comms tech provider makes series of announcements to enable more effective, responsive and agile decision-making for Industry 4.0 segments by processing, and unveils visual position and object detection technology to track industrial assets via camera video feeds Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Vodafone Business aims to help SMEs boost productivity and security

Following research showing how small and medium-sized businesses could increase profits and efficiency by making better use of digital tools, UK comms provider unveils campaign to help SMEs source digital tools to boost productivity and security Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Securing the edge: A new battleground in mobile network security

Edge computing is transforming approaches to mobile network infrastructure, but failure to secure it can expose networks and data to cyber threats. Learn more about the dangers and potential solutions Continue Reading

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• Isla Sibanda

Interview: IoT enables Dutch-French company to provide bicycle and scooter rental

Dott’s connected system and mobile app allow users to hire vehicles and ensure safe and compliant rides in 40 cities across Europe and Israel Continue Reading

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

Nexfibre reaches million premises ready for service benchmark

Months after commitment to billion-pound investment in broadband infrastructure across the course of 2024, UK wholesale provider claims massive milestone in plan to deliver full-fibre gigabit network to five million premises by 2026 Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Sonatus opens software-defined vehicle R&D, engineering centre in Dublin

Software-defined vehicle partner establishes new design centre to take advantage of highly skilled pool of technical and engineering talent, and enable closer collaboration with customers and partners in the UK and EU Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Ciena optical tech makes light waves in Canada, Indonesia

Telcos from Europe and Asia deploy optical comms technology provider’s solutions to adapt to user and performance demand, reaching higher bandwidth and reducing energy requirements Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

generative design

Generative design is a computer-aided design technique and category of software that uses AI to optimize the design process. Continue Reading

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• Ben Lutkevich, Site Editor

Wireless Logic enters Starlink orbit for IoT deployments

Global internet of things connectivity platform provider joins forces with satellite broadband constellation to offer fully managed service combining cellular and satellite connectivity to expand options for IoT and enterprises worldwide Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

CIO interview: Attiq Qureshi, chief digital information officer, Manchester United

For any IT professional who is also a football fan, there can’t be many more appealing jobs than CIO of a Premier League club – we find out what it’s like to be the IT chief at Manchester United Continue Reading

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• Bryan Glick, Editor in chief

How SD-WAN for home offices supports remote work

The market maturation of SD-WAN is leading companies to consider extending the technology to remote workers. Companies should ask three important questions before taking that step. Continue Reading

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• John Burke, Nemertes Research
• John Fruehe

BMC boosts network observability with Netreo acquisition

Autonomous digital enterprise operations technology firm announces takeover of provider of smart and secure IT network and application observability solutions Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

LoRa Alliance unveils WAN development roadmap

Alliance set up to develop and promote standard for secure, carrier-grade IoT low-powered WAN connectivity unveils development roadmap for networking protocol to boost scalability and interoperability, enhancing utility across industries Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Major UCaaS-related outages experienced by 97% of enterprises in 2023

Survey from provider of performance management, cyber security and DDoS protection services calculates that UCaaS outages can cost up to $1m or more in lost sales and productivity Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

How 5G technology can help ignite the creative spark

Have you ever reached for a special bottle of wine only to realise the bottle opener is nowhere to be found? So much potential but no way to access it. In a way, it’s a problem affecting businesses right now regarding comms Continue Reading

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• Kirsty Scott, The Scotland 5G Centre

CW Innovation Awards: Balancing security and user experience

The National University of Singapore’s Safe initiative has strengthened the security of IT systems and end-user devices while prioritising user experience through passwordless access Continue Reading

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• Edwin Yapp

VMO2 looks up to Starlink for remote location broadband backhaul

As it furthers its wireless comms reach in so-called hard-to-reach areas, UK operator taps leading satellite broadband constellation provider’s technology to provide mobile backhaul to boost service experiences Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

SURF glides to 800Gbps transmission on existing fibre through Nokia

Comms tech provider and Dutch research organisation reach 800Gbps transmission over 1,648km existing fibre link to prepare for upgrade to connect to research facilities at world’s leading particle accelerator Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Fixed Wireless Access continues to fill crucial connectivity gap

Latest research finds fibre and FWA both play crucial roles in expanding internet connectivity and bridging digital divide – but on balance, fibre is still the fixed comms top gun Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Swisscom taps Ericsson for 5G RAN framework

Leading Swiss operator deploys 5G RAN products and services to underpin and upgrade its mobile network Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

eSIM Go joins GSMA as it expands global coverage

Embedded subscriber identity module provider becomes member of global mobile trade association to underline commitment to extending digital mobile ecosystem, which now covers over 1,000 networks in more than 190 countries Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Arm accelerates Edge AI with Ethos-U NPU and IoT reference design

NPU said to deliver 4x performance uplift for high performance edge AI applications such as factory automation and smart cameras through new IoT reference design platform to accelerate deployment of voice and vision systems Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Docomo, NTT, NEC and Fujitsu unveil 100 Gbps 6G device

Japanese tech and comms giants jointly announce development of a top-level wireless device capable of ultra-high-speed 100 Gbps transmissions in the 100 GHz and 300 GHz sub-terahertz bands Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Helsinki: The trailblazing smart city

Helsinki has transitioned from modelling the best of smart city innovation to becoming a fully-fledged smart city Continue Reading

5G networks and biometric breakthroughs: Navigating opportunities and risks

Businesses are quickly adopting 5G to introduce advanced security features such as facial recognition, but while these technologies improve safety and ease of use, they also raise concerns about how sensitive biometric information is gathered and may be misused Continue Reading

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• Isla Sibanda

Toob, CityFibre extend gigabit reach

South of England broadband provider and largest independent network provider extend full-fibre footprint in Hampshire and Glasgow, laying enough fibre to stretch 10 times the length of River Clyde Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Making hybrid working work

Out of all the many changes in business since the Covid pandemic, organisational stability has been among the most important, yet it is still generally understated. We look at what is happening in this key area Continue Reading

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• Cath Everett

UK mobile operators ramp up Shared Rural Network commitments

Pace quickens in £1bn UK scheme to improve mobile coverage in so-called hard-to-reach areas, with leading operators making extension to footprint in rural Wales and Scotland Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Businesses expect significant revenue growth through 5G

Research reveals two-fifths of organisations are upgrading to cellular connectivity to take advantage of technologies such as IoT and AI, but they risk leaving networks exposed to cyber attacks Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

PSNI criticised after ‘utterly vague’ answers on covert surveillance of journalists

The Policing Board of Northern Ireland has asked the Police Service of Northern Ireland to produce a public report on its use of covert surveillance powers against journalists and lawyers after it gave ‘utterly vague’ answers Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

Embedded World 2024: Micron unveils platforms to power in-vehicle AI

Memory and storage solutions provider’s automotive products enable central compute, digital cockpit and advanced driver assistance systems for Qualcomm customers Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

local area network (LAN)

A local area network (LAN) is a group of computers and peripheral devices that are connected together within a distinct geographic area, such as an office building or campus. Continue Reading

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• Kinza Yasar, Technical Writer
• Andrew Froehlich, West Gate Networks
• Diana Hwang

TIP creates user group to tap into neutral host business model

Trade association created to accelerate pace of innovation in worldwide mobile and fixed telecoms industries launches new chapter looking to address need for more efficient, less costly and sustainable infrastructure Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Breakthrough may herald secure home quantum computing

An emerging approach to quantum security dubbed blind quantum computing may one day help spur mass adoption of quantum computing safely and securely, using technology that is already available today Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Borussia Dortmund nets operational gains with Wi-Fi 6E

Cloud networking provider selected to deploy Wi-Fi 6E and analytic services at Germany’s largest football stadium to ensure what is claimed to be ‘unparalleled’ fan experience and optimised matchday operations Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

UK government claims added momentum for Project Gigabit

Record £714m said to have been committed to boosting UK rural fixed broadband coverage in 2024 Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Shared Rural Network upgrade dials up 4G coverage in Lake District

UK government reveals that people living, working and travelling near Keswick in Cumbria will be first in England to benefit from its part in mobile infrastructure upgrades under Shared Rural Network scheme Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Qt Group teams with Qualcomm to streamline industrial IoT UI

Product development lifecycle software provider partners with mobile processor platform giant to reduce time-to-market for IoT manufacturers Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Embedded World 2024: Edge AI to transform industry

Keynote from global chip manufacturer says rapid developments in both artificial intelligence and edge computing are setting new standards, with real-time performance, data security and customisation as critical reasons for growth Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

CityFibre ISPs team with TAL to boost business

Collaborations aim to accelerate UK altnet sector and reduce overheads, and increase incomes with no pressure of installation and router costs, to enhance cash flows Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Embedded World 2024: Eseye unveils entry-level IoT router

On day of note for internet of things, integrated cellular IoT connectivity services provider launches smallest-ever device to boost capability and transcend communications issues Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Embedded World 2024: Qualcomm takes on-device AI to mid-tier IoT

Mobile platform provider uses Embedded World 2024 to announce what it claims is breakthrough Wi-Fi technology along with AI-ready internet of things and industrial platforms Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Police forces check intelligence and criminal databases after errors discovered in O2 phone data

Criminal Bar Association calls for information about reliability of communications data used in criminal trials to be disclosed Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

Virgin Media O2 rolls out smart support service

Operator launches smart support service to tackle customers’ network niggles as research finds more than one in three British broadband users claim they wouldn’t feel confident trying to fix their Wi-Fi if something went wrong Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Kloud9 aims to transform connectivity with full-fibre

Broadband roll-out by altnet said to mark a new era of digital connectivity for people in rural Shropshire by enabling access to high-speed internet Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Wyebot boosts telemetry with Cisco Catalyst Centre integration

AI-driven network automation solutions provider inks ‘synergistic collaboration’ that sees strategic enhancements of wireless intelligence platform with networking giant’s API and telemetry data-boosting network automation Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

NGMN sets out plan to gain better energy consumption in virtualised networks

Report recommends global broadband industry to adopt open-source technology and focus on greater network transparency to ensure better energy consumption for virtualised RAN Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

GenAI provides future for connected engineering

Within knowledge work, it’s a rare individual who hasn’t yet come across the potential that generative AI technologies could bring to their industry. The world of engineering is now realising what GenAI can do Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Obituary: Professor Ross Anderson, pioneer in security engineering and campaigner

Ross Anderson, a titan in the field of security engineering and campaigner for privacy and security, has passed away Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

Cato claims SASE speed record

Fast cars meet even faster networks as leading SASE provider doubles throughput to double-digit gigabits per second without any hardware upgrades, attributing the landmark as underscoring value of fully cloud-native platform Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

AiP advances ‘pivotal’ for 5G, 6G evolution

Research into antenna-in-package arena reveals how development in various substrate types and packaging methods can boost the roll-out of 5G mmWave networks and drive the forthcoming 6G market Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Neos Networks, Instant On IT deliver connectivity to hold up in court

Critical network infrastructure provider partners with bespoke IT services provider to deliver reliable and secure connectivity for legal chambers Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Microsoft pushes Teams out of M365 and O365 bundle globally

Microsoft claims Teams push out of bundle will simplify pricing, with enterprise IT buyers possibly better off Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Cloud computing forensics techniques for evidence acquisition

With the proper tools and methodologies, security teams can provide analysts with the critical pieces required to complete cloud computing forensics investigations. Continue Reading

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• Dave Shackleford, Voodoo Security

North America leads charge as global 5G connections surge

A 66% increase in 2023 sees 7.6 billion 5G global connections at the end of the year, driven by strong North American market, with total set to rise to 7.9 billion by 2028 Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Huawei hit the accelerator in 2023

Chinese tech giant posts annual results showing solid ICT infrastructure business, consumer business meeting expectations, steady growth in cloud computing and digital power businesses Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Hybrid work drives demand for SASE, zero-trust networking

Aryaka report finds five key trends with 70% of CISOs seeking secure access service edge and software-defined WAN convergence for simplified infrastructure management Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Vonage boosts conversational commerce with GenAI

Ericsson-owned cloud comms tech provider integrates generative AI capabilities with Conversational Commerce service to let contact centre agents generate creative content, automate tasks and improve user experience Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Merged Vodafone/Three could offer UK’s leading mobile coverage

Despite the possible merger of Vodafone UK and Three UK set for rigorous examination by competition watchdog, mobile analyst points to performance benefits of proposed deal Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Zayo lights up European fibre connectivity with Waves on Demand

Future-ready network and tailored edge services provider expands European connectivity with fibre service offering customers dedicated 100G Wave routes across the continent in five working days Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

RingCentral goes global with AI-powered contact centre solution

Provider of artificial intelligence-driven cloud solutions expands global footprint and drives adoption momentum of contact centre products with CRM integrations that enable integrated, immersive agent experience Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Ofgem begins consultation on dynamic price caps

Smart meters make it possible to manage the electricity grid in a more flexible way, but millions are facing connectivity issues Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Avaya announces Zoom strategic partnership for collaboration

Avaya selects Zoom’s recently launched AI-powered Workplace platform to integrate with its Communication and Collaboration Suite to help enterprises ‘reimagine’ teamwork Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Cisco unveils enhanced collaboration tech for the hybrid workforce

Multifunctional devices from Cisco aim to enhance collaboration in offices through optimised cameras and AI-powered collaboration features for hybrid teamwork Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

HPE taps GenAI to bolster AIOps on Aruba Networking Central

Cloud-native network management service to be enhanced through GenAI LLM models applied directly to AI search to improve performance and accuracy for enhanced operator experience Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Ogi, MS3 push altnet-delivered gigabit Britain

Wales and north of England-based gigabit broadband networks providers reveal strategies to cash in on accelerated roll-out of full-fibre gigabit services to businesses and homes alike Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Zoom aims to reimagine teamwork with Workplace AI collaboration platform

Comms and collaboration specialist unveils artificial intelligence-powered platform to help reimagine teamwork, facilitate connections and improve productivity intelligence within familiar experience Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

RingCentral looks to ‘reimagine’ business phone system with real-time AI

Cloud business communications provider adds artificial intelligence to provide immersive employee experience, with capabilities including real-time call notes, conversation intelligence, message translator and generative search Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

NEC, NTT claim success in first-of-its-kind subsea optical fibre cable trial

Tech giant and leading Japanese telecoms provider reveals research making progress towards increasing capacity of transoceanic optical submarine cable through use of over 7,000km using 12-core fibre net Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Marked growth in UK broadband proves elusive in 2023

Quarterly study from specialist comms analyst finds persistent challenging macro-economic conditions acting as headwind for overall fixed and wireless broadband market in final quarter of 2023, but with fibre still a shining light Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

IBM enhances network IT automation capabilities with Pliant acquisition

Tech giant makes strategic purchase to further boost software networking capabilities, offering customers the tools to enable network infrastructure observability, connectivity, control and automation across hybrid cloud environments Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly