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June 28, 2023
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Jun'23
Zoom brings together in-office, remote employees with Intelligent Director
Collaboration provider expands portfolio and capability with launch of Intelligent Director, which uses AI and multiple cameras to provide optimal images and angles of participants in conference room
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June 28, 2023
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Jun'23
Dubai Smart IoT unclear on deadline, but not ambition
While the Dubai Smart IoT strategy reads like any other ambitious – and equally ambiguous – plan for the overhaul of a gulf state economy, there is still a clear message that the country is serious about technology
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June 28, 2023
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Jun'23
Stolt-Nielsen SASE looks to optimise global connectivity, security for hybrid workers
Bulk liquid logistics and sustainable land-based aquaculture expert advances secure digital transformation plans and operational efficiency
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June 27, 2023
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Jun'23
Three years on, EncroChat cryptophone hack nets 6,500 arrests and seizures of €900m
French and Dutch prosecutors say three years after they infiltrated the EncroChat cryptophone network in a novel hacking operation, Europe’s courts are opening the way for more collaboration and data sharing between law enforcement agencies
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June 27, 2023
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Jun'23
Alkira introduces extranet as a service
Provider of cloud networking as a service unveils infrastructure designed to enable third parties to securely connect to critical business applications
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June 27, 2023
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Jun'23
Intelsat and Lintasarta expand Indonesian connectivity
Nearly 400 remote sites in the world’s largest archipelago have received first ever connectivity through deal between local telco and satellite operator
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June 27, 2023
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Jun'23
Army enlists BT Wi-Fi to support smart bases project
Five-year contract covering more than 150 sites across UK to deliver managed Wi-Fi services and enhance security, improving experience for soldiers on bases, even in remote locations
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June 26, 2023
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Jun'23
SES-18 C-band satellite goes operational
New craft comes onstream in what is said to represent one of the final milestones as operator taps into expected rich vein of services based at key wireless spectrum band
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June 26, 2023
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Jun'23
Nokia claims 5G fixed wireless access distance record
Finnish comms tech provider reveals test showing world-record download speed for 5G fixed wireless access that paves the way for cost-effective, extended-range, high-quality internet connectivity
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June 26, 2023
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Jun'23
HSBC leaving Canary Wharf headquarters
HSBC is to leave its current Canary Wharf headquarters by 2027 as hybrid-working policies reduce demand for office space
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June 26, 2023
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Jun'23
Ericsson and Proptivity claim first with neutral host-led shared indoor 5G radio access
Leading comms tech provider and partner unveil shareable indoor 5G solution said to ‘vastly’ improve user experience and lower power consumption by up to 70% and equipment footprint by up to 80% compared with legacy technologies
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June 23, 2023
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Jun'23
Webex widens US government portfolio with contact centre, calling
Webex Contact Center Enterprise for Government expanded to include Webex Calling, providing a single offer for calling, messaging and meetings that complies with key US government standard
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June 23, 2023
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Jun'23
Vodafone unveils UK’s first consumer 5G standalone mobile network 5G Ultra
UK operator claims to be first of its kind in the country to offer a 5G Standalone network and that customers will be able to experience the most technologically advanced 5G network in the UK.
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June 23, 2023
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Jun'23
Mid-band cloud on horizon but global 5G subs smash billion barrier
Research from comms tech provider shows global operators continue to invest in 5G, with mobile 5G subscriptions set to reach 1.5 billion globally by the end of 2023 and 4.6 billion by 2028
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June 22, 2023
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Jun'23
EE looks to ace Wimbledon 4G mobile capacity
Leading UK comms provider upgrades mobile network with small cell system and makes additional upgrades to existing sites in and around iconic London home of tennis tournament to head off traffic spike
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June 22, 2023
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Jun'23
BT begins roll-out of Digital Voice across UK East Midlands
Latest part of incumbent telco’s strategy to evolve national communications network sees new voice offering deployed
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June 22, 2023
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Jun'23
Orange Business leads team to deliver cloud-native managed SASE to enterprises
Enterprise division of the global telco taps in-house cyber security practice and leading cyber security technology provider to offer simpler operational model for customers with end-to-end accountability, improved agility, efficiency and performance
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June 21, 2023
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Jun'23
Avaya expands Google, Alcatel-Lucent alliances to boost customer experiences
Collaboration with leading cloud platform designed to deliver enhanced contact centre solutions as improved Experience Platform enables users to integrate digital capabilities to redefine agent operations
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June 21, 2023
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Jun'23
CIO interview: Stuart Hughes, chief digital information officer, Rolls-Royce
The aerospace giant uses internet of things and sensor technology to create a personalised digital twin for the airlines that fly its engines, but the benefits of further data science and analytics could be even bigger
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June 21, 2023
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Jun'23
Virgin Media O2 extends Nokia 5G RAN deal
Leading comms tech provider continues business relationship with operator to improve connectivity in the UK and supply RAN equipment from its AirScale portfolio
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June 20, 2023
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Jun'23
Avaya deals Aces to boost customer experiences
Communications and collaboration tech provider unveils what it calls reimagined professional services, prioritising AI, cloud and digital transformation through its core customer experience services platform
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June 19, 2023
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Jun'23
Avaya assures future-proof global communications with Enterprise Cloud
Comms tech provider kicks off user group conference proclaiming company is back, and unveils tech for firms to pursue hybrid cloud models by hosting parts of comms infrastructure in dedicated cloud instance
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June 19, 2023
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Jun'23
Huawei slams EU high-risk supplier claims as against principles of free trade
Comms tech giant comes out swinging against being singled out by EC commissioner as having high-risk supplier status in 5G mobile infrastructures
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June 19, 2023
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Jun'23
Early June Microsoft outages were result of large-scale DDoS hit
Investigations into recent outages on Microsoft Azure and Outlook services have turned up evidence of a massive distributed denial-of-service attack
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June 19, 2023
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Jun'23
Software République unveils H1st vision connected vehicle
Consortium introduces ‘revolution’ in mobility, with connected vehicle bringing together 20 concrete operational innovations, offering a ‘true experience’ beyond automotive mobility
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June 16, 2023
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Jun'23
Toulouse Métropole looks to boost connectivity with private 5G, IP/MPLS
Local authority for southern French region unveils plan to install a private, shared, multi-service 5G and IP/MPLS infrastructure to offer very high-speed mobile access services to innovation areas, improve municipal and mobility services and ...
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June 15, 2023
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Jun'23
Qualcomm unveils video collaboration platform suite
Mobile technology giant unveils suite of artificial intelligence-based platforms focused on collaboration devices to accelerate design and deployment of variety video-conferencing product
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June 15, 2023
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Jun'23
Consumers look ahead with caution as connected device usage increases
Survey shows connected device usage on the rise in the US, with 5G a catalyst for driving smartphone upgrades during the past year. Yet inflation and the global cost-of-living crisis are making consumers take a cautious approach to spending
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June 15, 2023
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Jun'23
Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030: Progress report
Halfway into its plan to give the country a makeover by 2030, Saudi Arabia’s emphasis on technology is starting to pay off
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June 15, 2023
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Jun'23
Vodafone, Three merge UK businesses
Leading telcos come together to create UK’s third large-scale UK operator designed to level competitive playing field and increase competition to UK’s two leading converged operators
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June 14, 2023
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Jun'23
Smart meter value eroded by tech issues
The smart meter roll-out, which is one of the biggest infrastructure projects in the UK, is facing a number of long-term technical challenges
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June 14, 2023
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Jun'23
Ericsson teams with Intel and HPE for first Cloud RAN call
Comms tech provider claims industry first in accelerating the availability of Cloud RAN advancements, enabling improved network capacity, performance and energy efficiency
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June 13, 2023
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Jun'23
UK government unveils plan to boost connectivity
UK authorities announce scheme to improve connectivity across the country, with satellite-based service kicking off in Scottish islands, a new smart street furniture programme and an agreement with Australia to increase telecoms diversity
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June 13, 2023
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Jun'23
Cato claims SASE speed barrier record to sites and the cloud
Secure access service edge platform provider claims network throughput record, achieving 5Gbps on a single encrypted tunnel with all security inspections enabled
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June 13, 2023
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Jun'23
Enterprise and industrial metaverses exceeding expectations
Across use cases, particularly industrial and enterprise, early metaverse adopters report benefits more often than companies still in the planning phase, with capex reduction and sustainability showing largest difference
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June 13, 2023
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Jun'23
Avon Fire and Rescue Service enhances public safety with new routing solution
UK West Country Fire and Rescue Service to use next-gen routers to provide continuous connectivity to its 21 service stations, allowing its 600-plus firefighters to undertake their duties effectively and protect 1.1 million population
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June 12, 2023
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Jun'23
SES CEO to step down
As the market environment rapidly changes and grows substantially, leading satellite operator’s chief executive announces departure
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June 12, 2023
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Jun'23
Elisa taps Ericsson for 5G standalone first
Nordic operator and leading comms tech provider claim successful launch of in-service software upgrade capability dual-mode 5G Core solution that powers live production 5G standalone network
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June 12, 2023
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Jun'23
KDDI looks for power reduction through TIP Backbone Routers
KDDI to deploy Telecom Infra Project distributed disaggregated backbone routers to carry live internet traffic to help reduce power consumption
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June 12, 2023
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Jun'23
How Dell is easing edge deployments
Dell’s NativeEdge platform could make it easier to deploy and manage edge computing applications and infrastructure through validated designs for industry-specific applications use cases
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June 09, 2023
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Jun'23
Extreme Networks emerges as victim of Clop MOVEit attack
Network equipment and services supplier Extreme Networks has revealed its instance of Progress Software’s MOVEit tool was compromised in the ongoing Clop cyber attack
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June 09, 2023
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Jun'23
UK-US Atlantic Declaration bolsters tech and data collaboration
Joe Biden and Rishi Sunak agree greater collaboration on responsible artificial intelligence, quantum computing and Open RAN
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June 09, 2023
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Jun'23
Barracuda ESG users told to throw away their hardware
Owners of Barracuda Email Security Gateway appliances are being told that they will need to throw out and replace their kit after it emerged that a patch for a recently disclosed vulnerability had not done the job
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June 07, 2023
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Jun'23
Welsh ambulance service upgrades life-saving communications
Welsh ambulances going through major communications upgrade as part of wider NHS programme
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June 07, 2023
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Jun'23
Government to test rural broadband options with £7m fund
Government to fund tests of technologies that could be issued to improve internet connectivity for rural communities
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June 06, 2023
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Jun'23
Mercedes Pay turns vehicles into payment devices
German car manufacturer add contactless payment feature to enable drivers to find and book parking spaces and pay automatically when they arrive
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June 05, 2023
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Jun'23
Workers ‘deeply uncomfortable’ with digital surveillance at work
Employees express discomfort towards employers’ use of various digital surveillance and monitoring techniques, which are often powered by artificial intelligence
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June 01, 2023
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Jun'23
NBN unveils uncapped data plan for remote Australia
Following a successful trial to examine delivery of an improved satellite service, including the capability to achieve faster burst speeds of up to 100Mbps, an uncapped usage plan has been launched to address data needs of rural Australia
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June 01, 2023
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Jun'23
Qualcomm beefs up Snapdragon Space XR Developer Platform for immersive future
Mobile platform technology giant launches immersive technology designed to create a cross-device, extended and augmented reality ecosystem that will enable head-worn experiences from existing smartphone applications
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June 01, 2023
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Jun'23
How India’s DICV is tapping smart manufacturing
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles has deployed augmented and virtual reality, advanced sensors, data analytics and other technologies to improve manufacturing processes and customer fleet management