Networking and communication

UK government takes measures to boost resilience of 999 call system

The government is introducing additional safeguards to ensure resilience of the 999 emergency call handling system following a technical fault in 2023 Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

BICS partners with SaaS startup

Recently rebranded software-as-a-service customer engagement company switching up its communication partner to BICS as it looks to consolidate and expand across Europe Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Three UK sees top-line revenue growth but first EBIT loss since 2010

UK mobile network operator reports earnings loss for the first time since 2010 but growth in certain customer segments driven by business-to-business, 5G, home broadband and Smarty service Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

UK mobile users satisfied with download speeds

Despite the UK having some of the lowest 5G download speeds in the G7, consumer needs are being met when it comes to mobile speeds delivering services that satisfy the majority of mobile users Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Ericsson establishes Federal Technologies Group in US

Comms tech provider ups engagement with US government services by creating entity designed to drive digital transformation and accelerate innovation Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Port of Tyne sets sail on private 5G-enabled ‘smart port’ operations

Latest part of UK’s 5G Innovation Regions project sees North East regional port gain funding to develop 5G and advanced wireless connectivity projects, and reap benefits such as enhanced operational efficiency, safety and sustainability Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Global UCaaS market set for over 130 million users by 2028

Study from specialist comms research and consulting firm finds growth in UCaaS market continues apace, but price pressures are driving interest in value-added services Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

ServiceNow acquires 4Industry, EY Smart to boost smart industry

Digital workflow company announced its latest acquisitions of 4Industry and EY’s Smart Daily Management app to accelerate digital transformation Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Singtel to host Vultr’s GPU workloads in AI datacentres

Vultr users will be able to deploy large-scale clusters of Nvidia H100 GPUs in Vultr’s Singapore region hosted in Singtel’s AI datacentres by the third quarter this year Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

Cato claims first for AI-driven networking, security incident detection and response

Artificial intelligence option from Cato enhanced to detect and identify the root cause of networking incidents and to reduce outages from hours to minutes Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Qualcomm brings more on-device AI to smartphones with Snapdragon 8s Gen 3

Chip giant unveils mobile platform using specially selected premium capabilities for next-level on-device generative AI features set to be adopted by major OEMs over the coming months Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

UK government looks to end of 4G mobile blackspots in rural Wales

First of 86 UK government-funded 4G masts have been switched on as part of joint plan with telecoms firms in £1bn scheme to deliver mobile connectivity across 95% of UK Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Budgets rise as IT decision-makers ramp up cyber security spending

Few IT leaders surveyed in the TechTarget/Enterprise Strategy Group 2024 Technology Spending Intentions study say they are spending less this year Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Virgin Media O2 boosts mobile coverage in smart pole trial

UK operator claims successful innovation in trial using smart poles installed beside existing on-street broadband cabinets to accelerate mobile network roll-out across the UK by converting cabinets to mobile base stations Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Vodafone gets down to business with growth plan

Leading operator closes sale of Italian division and reveals go-to-market plan with pivot towards enterprise communications and business-related internet of things services in strongest current markets Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Neos Networks beefs up C-suite to prep for new phase of accelerated growth

Following recent investments in its UK-wide high-capacity network, critical network infrastructure provider makes two C-level appointments aimed at making the company ready to embark on a new phase of accelerated growth Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

HUDs head automotive road safety initiatives

Tech firm examines the impact of road safety initiatives on heads-up display adoption in automotive industry as it looks for solutions to driver distractions Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

UK government calls on comms firms to limit installation of telegraph poles

After public demonstrations, minister urges communications industry to ‘do whatever it takes’ to share existing infrastructure to avoid ‘inappropriately or unnecessarily throwing up’ new telegraph poles Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

eSIM to accelerate IoT automotive, smart city programmes

Research finds tech and market developments are accelerating eSIM adoption in IoT sectors such as automotive and smart cities, with the latter sector expected to witness highest demand for eSIM-enabled services Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

CityFibre lights up footprint expansion with Lit Fibre acquisition

UK’s leading independent fibre network provider enters agreement to acquire alternative fibre network operator and add up to third of a million premises to ready-for-service footprint Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Fibre, FWA set the pace in fixed broadband growth

OECD research reveals that optical fibre and fixed wireless access are the two fastest growing fixed broadband technologies in countries that it covers, with their dynamism in stark contrast to the decline in DSL Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Passalacqua hotel claims exceptional guest connectivity with AI-driven Wi-Fi 7

Prestigious hotel on the shores of Lake Como to become one of the world’s first early adopters of Wi-Fi 7 to give not only high connectivity speeds, but also low latency and increased capacity Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

BT, Broadpeak intro multicast tech to enhance network video streaming

UK’s leading network provider teams with content delivery network firm to enhance live video streaming quality and reliability using adaptive bit rate and multicast-assisted unicast delivery technology Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

SEA-ME-WE 4 doubles undersea capacity with optical link

Optical communications technology provider Ciena doubles capacity of undersea cable links covering South/Southeast Asia, the Middle East, North Africa and Europe to 122Tbps Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

TotalEnergies upgrades OT network to increase safety, performance, cyber security

Global multi-energy company upgrades operational technology network on its North Sea oil and gas platforms with next-generation infrastructure to ensure efficient operation of critical infrastructure Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Traveller experience takes off at Houston Airports with HPE Aruba mobility

One of North America’s largest public airport systems modernises connectivity with Wi-Fi 6E and networking infrastructure to boost quality of passenger experience and contribute to sustainability goals Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Omnispace, MTN team to develop, deploy satellite IoT, 5G NTN services

African space-based mobile communications industry gains higher orbit as continent’s largest mobile operator enters partnership with non-geostationary satellite constellation firm Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Openreach, Focus Group boost broadband focus in South West England

Openreach claims major milestone inunderserved region’s digital transformation, while UK provider of essential business technology beefs up regional presence with key acquisition Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

More DDoS attacks launched against APAC financial firms

The financial sector in Asia-Pacific saw more DDoS attacks in 2023, but no notable impact was reported, according to a report by Akamai and FS-ISAC Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

Starlink launches constellation, improves comms latency

After launch of 23 craft for growing satellite constellation, Elon Musk-led US spacecraft manufacturer reveals steps taken to improve quality of experience and service Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

From grassroots to Wembley – how tech supports English football

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we talk to the CIO of The Football Association about how technology supports the national game from grassroots to the England teams. 5G Advanced is here – we report from MWC 2024 on the next steps for the mobile industry. And we examine the latest developments in the retail tech sector. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

MWC 2024: Technology, business building blocks emerge for 5G Advanced

Summit shows how imminent mass introduction of 5G Advanced networks will likely see 2024 being a pivotal year for the mobile industry, breaking the traditional generational cycle in mobile communications technology Continue Reading

Aryaka advances network, security convergence with SASE as a service

Cloud-based software-defined networking and security services provider claims to transform global secure networking with unified secure access service edge solution Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Sateliot to launch four 5G satellites

LEO 5G internet of things satellite constellation provider reveals summer launch of satellites to connect nearly seven million IoT devices and begin to recurrently bill €187m in binding orders Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Global cellular IoT connections to grow by three billion in next four years

Federated learning to automate platform management, configuration of devices, security processes and connectivity in real time will be key to handling large increase in data as telco network-based internet of things flourishes Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

TechUK calls for next government to introduce ‘industrial strategy’ for AI

Trade group TechUK publishes blueprint calling for winner of next election to boost tech startups, digitise government services and accelerate technology R&D Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

UK government reconfirms satellite programme

2024 Budget sees continued approval for connectivity funding in plan to expand space-based broadband and 5G coverage for remote areas Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Ethernovia accelerates chip drive for software-defined vehicles

Silicon Valley-based startup announces sampling of scalable family of automotive PHY transceivers for software-defined vehicle applications aiming to meet rising bandwidth demands and deliver safety functionality Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

PSNI chief denies ‘industrial’ use of surveillance powers against journalists

PSNI chief constable Jon Boutcher has agreed to provide a report on police surveillance of journalists and lawyers to Northern Ireland’s policing watchdog Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

UK altnets call for action after attacks on fibre infrastructure

UK altnets raise concerns after a series of attacks on telecoms networks, demanding DSIT and Ofcom take responsibility to review current rules, from sentencing to policing to industry compliance Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Open Cosmos and Ubotica report success in satcoms launch

Space technology and data company launches first satellite of the year aiming to provide hyperspectral artificial intelligence data for marine monitoring and emergency responses across the Atlantic Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Western Sydney Metro deploys mission-critical communications for driverless transport

Nokiar teams with industrial partner to provide IP/MPLS backbone communications network and security solution for new Metro line connecting Australia’s largest city to airport Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

BT to supply ultrafast broadband to UK primary schools under Project Gigabit

Communications provider wins £26m contract to connect more than 650 primary schools in hard-to-reach areas to gigabit broadband to enable children to access online resources and high-quality video streaming Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

NanoAvionics jumps on SpaceX to expand 5G, IoT space comms

Smallsat bus manufacturer and mission integrator’s craft expand two constellations with upcoming SpaceX Transporter-10 mission Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Speedcast on board with connectivity for P&O maritime logistics

Comms and IT services provider sets sail to deliver multi-orbit, multi-path SD-WAN service across 59 vessels in fleet of provider of critical logistics support and marine offerings for offshore energy, port services and cargo transportation Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

TIM taps Cisco and NEC to improve Brazilian network quality

Firms team up to address quality of experience and quality of service objectives by expanding monitoring across all transport domains, including cell site routers, national backbone and backhaul Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Emerging low-loss materials pave road to 6G

As comms industry prepares for next generation of communications, research paper shows biggest challenges that will need to be addressed and why low-loss materials will be crucial for development Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Vodafone, Intel extend Open RAN research collaboration

Chip giant and leading European operator increase scope of established collaboration with University of Málaga towards planned UK commercial deployment of 4th Gen Intel Xeon processors with Intel vRAN Boost in first half of 2024 Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

STL, Nokia forge enterprise connectivity partnership

Optical and digital services company and comms tech provider to explore 5G use cases for enterprises, and offer enhanced networking and digital services in manufacturing, healthcare, retail, banking, critical infrastructure and rural broadband projects Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Rakuten completes 1 Tbps single wavelength end-to-end transmission trial

Japan-based mobile network operator and ICT services provider teams with comms tech company to claim 1 Tbps single wavelength transmission record for optical fibre communications Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Slow roll-out of standalone 5G risks UK SMEs taking annual £8.6bn hit

Research from UK telco suggests lack of availability of true 5G puts smaller businesses at disadvantage compared with continental European counterparts taking advantage of reliable superfast connectivity Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

MWC 2024: Technology, business building blocks emerge for 5G Advanced

Summit shows how imminent mass introduction of 5G Advanced networks will likely see 2024 being a pivotal year for the mobile industry, breaking the traditional generational cycle in mobile communications technology Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Ivanti vulnerabilities explained: Everything you need to know

A series of vulnerabilities in Ivanti products have caused concern worldwide. Delve into some of the key issues arising from the Ivanti disclosures, looking at the vulnerabilities and their impact, what affected users should do, and learn about new developments Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Fancy Bear sniffs out Ubiquiti router users

The authorities have warned users of Ubiquiti EdgeRouter products to take remedial action after a number of devices were hijacked into a malicious botnet by a Russian cyber espionage unit Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Home Office GPS tagging of asylum seekers breaches data protection law

The Information Commissioner’s Office has issued an enforcement notice against the Home Office after finding its programme to tag asylum seekers with GPS monitors breaches data protection law Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

Sauber ups connectivity gear with Extreme Networks Wi-Fi 6E

Leading Formula 1 team deploys wireless network and associated analytics solutions to keep pace with lightning-fast vehicles and productive teams Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Oxa hails first commercial deployment of self-driving software

Culmination of 10 years of software engineering, hardware integration, machine learning and testing in the virtual and real worlds sees connected vehicle technology provider deliver automation in AV Shuttles in Florida, US. Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

MWC 24: Nokia, Intel team to boost industrial, enterprise private 5G

Nokia and Intel collaborate on compact solution using virtualised open baseband technology and industrial digitisation platform to optimise efficiency and cost of 5G connectivity at small industrial facilities Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Ericsson, Intel look to double down on Open RAN, AI innovation with Tech Hub

Tech Hub establishes itself as incubator for advancements and new hardware technology exploration, building open, resilient, sustainable and intelligent mobile networks, including recent successful Cloud RAN call using future Xeon processor Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

MWC 2024: Open Gateway, AI drive future mobile networks

Mobile industry’s flagship event reveals that more than 40 mobile operator networks across five continents have now commercially launched network API services to the developer community to unlock 5G’s full potential Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

MWC 2024: Orange Business and Cisco team to achieve net-zero goals

Network giant and business services division of telco form collaborative partnership to accelerate progress towards greenhouse gas emission reduction goals, covering circular economy best practices Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Police arrested journalists as part of surveillance operation to identify confidential sources

Three police forces took part in surveillance operations between 2011 and 2018 to identify sources that leaked information to journalists Trevor Birney and Barry McCaffrey, the Investigatory Powers Tribunal hears Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

BT launches smart city NB-IoT offer

UK’s leading comms provider launches multi-million-pound narrowband internet of things network to pave way for more smart cities and industries, creating cost-efficiency gains and costs savings for public sector Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

How TeamViewer is charting its growth beyond remote connectivity

TeamViewer CEO Oliver Steil outlines the company’s efforts to build on its remote connectivity and control capabilities to support emerging use cases such as smart factories Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

Virtualising urban environments and smart cities with digital twins

As cities increasingly try to integrate smart features and applications into their operations, digital twins will become powerful enablers in designing and developing smart cities Continue Reading

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• Martin Schwirn, Computer Weekly

MWC 2024: Huawei looks to advance 5.5G opportunity

Comms tech giant lays out course it will follow to take advantage of forthcoming next standard in 5G mobile communications offering the prospect of native 10Gbps connectivity, native green technology and native intelligence Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Microsoft’s ‘unfair’ cloud licensing under scrutiny

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we examine claims that Microsoft’s licensing policies are damaging competition in the cloud. Our latest buyer’s guide asks if hybrid cloud is now CIOs’ end goal, and not just an interim step on the journey. And we look at how the focus on customer experience is impacting the unified communications market. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Global telcos team up on large language models

Global Telco AI Alliance comprising telcos from Asia, Europe and the Middle East will form joint venture to build multilingual LLMs that are more attuned to telco domain Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

How CIOs around the world are 5G future-proofing businesses

5G has come with the promise of revolutionising Industry 4.0 and driving new revenues while delivering efficiencies and cost savings. While this remains the case, it is fair to say reality has not yet lived up to expectations everywhere Continue Reading

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• Alex Sinclair, GSMA

Ericsson, Telefónica claim to redefine 5G experiences with on-demand slicing

Proof of concept from telco and leading comms tech provide said to provide superior service experience for mobile consumers, enhancing performance of 5G services Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

5G, IoT roaming traffic soars in 2023

Data from international communications enabler reveals 156% spike in year-on-year 5G non-standalone roaming for consumer and IoT devices Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Global households shift toward 5G fixed wireless access

Report finds that nearly three-quarters of homes with 5G fixed wireless access choose it as a full replacement for previously used connectivity Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

NAO report finds UK mobile connectivity programme behind schedule

Financial watchdog report slams progress of government in flagship mobile roll-out scheme to expand 4G mobile connectivity in rural UK areas, casting doubt on whether it will be delivered on time Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Audi revs up customised private 5G environment to gain edge

Auto giant’s private network aims to replicate connectivity environments found across the world to give it a competitive advantage by ensuring connected technology is sound and functional on public roads Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Singtel rolls out network slicing on 5G network

Singtel’s app-based network slicing capabilities will boost the performance of 5G applications and cater to different experience, security and privacy requirements Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

EU sets sail with undersea connectivity drive in digital infrastructure initiative

European Commission announces digital connectivity package to advance development of integrated connectivity and collaborative computing infrastructures and shape future EU policy action Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Virgin Media O2 switches on 5G Standalone

UK operator continues to advance 5G roll-out in line with UK government’s Wireless Infrastructure Strategy Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

UK government breaks one million mark for gigabit broadband upgrades

Two more Project Gigabit contracts signed to connect a further 32,400 premises in rural UK and further support announced through £70m Future Telecoms programme and Very Hard to Reach Alpha Trials Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Toshiba and Orange test quantum encryption on traditional network

Researchers used QKD on a fibre-optic network spanning 184km to show how the technology could be used to secure networks cost-effectively Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Tech consortium teams with Vodafone to deploy live Open RAN massive MIMO

Chipmakers, tech firms, networking provider and telco team to demonstrate open virtualised radio access networks and 5G Core virtual User Plane Function using Arm-based CPUs Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

SITA enhances aviation SASE with automated multi-cloud networking service

Leading IT provider in the air transport industry announces strategic collaboration with multi-cloud networking firm to gain enhanced access to secure cloud-based offerings Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

London Grid for Learning enrols Community Fibre to connectivity curriculum

London-based charitable trust taps community broadband provider for backup connectivity in part of wider strategy to deliver ‘world-class’ digital infrastructure to children in London Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Vodafone starts roll-out of commercial Open RAN in Romania

Pan-European operator builds on UK commercial deployment and trials in other European countries for open radio access networks in key territory Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Telefónica, Matsuko launch holographic meeting experience

Telco and spatial computing firm to unveil holographic conferencing service to help users gain more effective communication and emotional connection in meetings Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

BICS, Skylo unite to deliver GEO satellite NB-IoT connectivity

Connectivity enabler announces partnership with non-terrestrial network operator to deliver ubiquitous satellite-based narrowband internet of things connectivity for enterprises, letting IoT devices travel outside of their home country Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

EE delivers mobile coverage boost in North Yorkshire

UK mobile operator has upgraded or built more than 40 mobile masts in North Yorkshire in the past two years, improving connectivity across the county as part of a £1.3bn coverage programme Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Vodafone teams with vcita to boost small business digital productivity

Telco and software management firm launch digital business management service intended for small businesses, replacing time-consuming and manual tasks with automated and digital services Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Etisalat unveils multi-access edge slicing innovation

Leading Middle East operator to be first to deploy ‘breakthrough multi-access edge slicing innovation’ to offer new premium slicing services across 4G/5G, fixed wireless access and fixed access Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Mobile’s next generation: The 6G-based hyper-connected future of living and work

We continue our look at the work in the field of 6G communications in the Finnish city of Oulu, most notably at its university, and see what products and services the new network will support Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Mobile’s next generation: 6G development finds its north star

The 6G industry and technology ecosystem is truly global. Yet if a single country could be singled out as a leader, then it could be argued that this would be Finland, in particular thanks to the city of Oulu Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Cradlepoint embedded IoT connects AI-driven sustainable intelligent waste system

Collaboration shows how cellular-connected artificial intelligence can support environmental sustainability through secure, scalable IoT connectivity that merges cellular technology with AI for optimal waste diversion and profitability Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Nexfibre makes billion-pound broadband infrastructure investment

Next step in UK wholesale provider’s plan to deliver full-fibre gigabit network to 5 million premises by 2026 sees commitment to billion pound investment in broadband infrastructure across the course of 2024. Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Vodafone looks to ease AR loads with HyperRealityHub

Telco unveils standalone solution powered by Qualcomm technology utilising fast, secure connectivity computing to be shared between a hub, extended reality glasses and across the cloud Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Dell, Nokia team to advance network cloud transformation, private 5G

Comms tech provider adopts technology and services as its preferred infrastructure and preferred private wireless partner for enterprise edge use cases Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Vonage unveils network API availability

Comms platform provider announces network API availability, and claims first-to-market developer registration service to simplify network API access and adoption Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Samsung accelerates Open RAN development

Electronics giant beefs up fund to advance Open RAN interoperability, performance and security and teams, with telco and testing firm to advance commercial conformance and interoperability testing Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Record high returned to US smartphone consumers through trade-in

Report reveals record $4.3bn returned to US consumers through mobile device trade-in programmes in 2023, with $1.6bn in the last quarter alone Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

UK altnets announce fibre broadband infrastructure share scheme

Association of UK’s independent broadband network provider sets up working group designed to ensure that full-fibre roll-out across all of the country is not held back by inconsistencies in the availability of physical infrastructure Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Nokia intros first OT-compliant GenAI service for connected workers

Comms tech provider says it has become the first company to adapt GenAI large language model technology for operational environments Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Samsung, AMD and Vodafone claim Open RAN data call first

Leading processor and electronics company team with telco to reinforce open radio access network expansion, using technical expertise from existing large-scale commercial network deployments Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly