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Networking and communication
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October 18, 2023
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Oct'23
BT stitches multi-cloud with Global Fabric
UK’s leading telco unveils network-as-a-service offering designed to enable customers to boost cost, security and sustainability while optimising application performance and user experience
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October 18, 2023
18
Oct'23
Gitex Global 2023: Motul looks to deliver ‘effortless’ experiences in cloud comms
Global oil and lubricants company adopts suite of cloud-based contact centre and unified communications solutions to improve customer experience and enable global employees to collaborate better across borders
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October 18, 2023
18
Oct'23
Networking and security teams converging
Study finds more than 80% of IT leaders are consolidating security and networking teams or have a management directive to improve collaboration, with 75% believing using one platform for both purposes would provide benefits across the board
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October 17, 2023
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Oct'23
Countrywide Healthcare manages Meraki with Highlight
The supplier of medical and janitorial equipment selected managed service that connects to its Cisco Meraki system via a single API
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October 17, 2023
17
Oct'23
Ogi, brsk further UK altnet charge
Independent providers cover south of Wales and northwest of England, celebrate full-fibre deployment milestones
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October 17, 2023
17
Oct'23
Alert sounded over dangerous Cisco IOS XE zero-day
Cisco warns customers using its IOS XE software of a newly discovered vulnerability that could enable a threat actor to take over their systems
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October 17, 2023
17
Oct'23
Gitex 2023: Avaya plots generative AI-powered future for customer experience
Leading comms and customer experience technology provider unveils Generative CX concept showing how artificial intelligence can sit at the core of experience transformation
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October 16, 2023
16
Oct'23
Nokia and Elisa complete Europe’s first Cloud RAN trial
Leading Nordic operator and global comms tech provider come together to successfully conclude test of cloud-based radio access network powered by In-Line acceleration to maintain feature richness, energy efficiency and high-performance enabling ...
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October 16, 2023
16
Oct'23
LoRaWAN Alliance beefs board of directors
Trade association for leading long-range wide area network technology adds key US comms service provider to ecosystem supporting extended IoT connectivity using satellites
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October 16, 2023
16
Oct'23
Bordeaux Métropole taps ServiceNow, Aguaro in smart city programme
Historic French city technology service provider announces latest technological enhancements in its digital transformation plan based on platform used to support both digital services management to bring about sustainability benefits
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October 16, 2023
16
Oct'23
BT presses on with analogue switch off across UK
Moment builds for digital network transformation play by UK’s largest comms provider, announcing plans to switch off analogue services in areas including the country’s densest metropolitan areas and in rural Scotland
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October 13, 2023
13
Oct'23
UK competition watchdog to probe Vodafone/Three merger
Three months after leading UK telcos announced plans to combine resources to better battle against with EE and Virgin Media O2, regulatory authority seeks early views on nature of proposed merger
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October 12, 2023
12
Oct'23
WBA highlights strategies to ensure end-to-end Wi-Fi quality of service
Whitepaper from wireless broadband trade association sets out options enabling end-to-end QoS for applications such as streaming video, multiplayer gaming and videoconferencing
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October 12, 2023
12
Oct'23
Hybrid work flexibility the leading driver underpinning successful work experiences
Study finds that while just over half of CEOs strongly believe their organisation is recognised as an employer of choice, less than half of firms provide employees with the technology they need for hybrid work
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October 12, 2023
12
Oct'23
Global mobile internet growth stalls
Global mobile trade association’s sixth annual global industry round-up reveals smartphone owners are now the global majority, but mobile internet usage is stalling around the world as a digital divide persists
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October 12, 2023
12
Oct'23
FloLive, Kigen team with Protahub to provide local IoT cellular connectivity in Turkey
Cellular network and IoT connectivity providers partner with Turkish next-gen telco technology firm to provide services in region where permanent roaming is impossible and IP data must be routed locally
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October 11, 2023
11
Oct'23
FYUZ 2023: TIP gears up for continued comms evolution
Trade association created to accelerate pace of innovation in worldwide mobile and fixed telecoms industries sees steady progress as leading operators accelerate Open RAN deployment
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October 11, 2023
11
Oct'23
FYUZ 2023: Connectivity the key to metaverse success
Telefónica spells out clearly the vital need for infrastructure innovation to support the imminent range of immersive applications and use cases from the metaverse
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October 10, 2023
10
Oct'23
Commodity IoT providers fail to deliver on resilient connectivity
Report reveals stark finding that IoT success is in danger of being jeopardised as only 1% of firms are achieving ubiquitous global connectivity
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October 10, 2023
10
Oct'23
Deutsche Telekom unveils new global enterprise network
Global network to use operator’s globally distributed mobile networks and AWS global backbone
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October 10, 2023
10
Oct'23
Openreach Scotland broadband build reaches one million properties
Pace of UK ultrafast broadband roll-out in Scotland quickens as Openreach reveals that deployment passes one million homes and businesses while defying received wisdom regarding locations as small towns dominate list of places with highest levels of...
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October 10, 2023
10
Oct'23
UK altnets see record-breaking data consumption, warn of rural dislocation
Two of the UK’s leading alternative broadband suppliers reveal key opportunities and challenges in addressing the increasing connectivity needs of businesses, especially those located outside of metropolitan areas
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October 10, 2023
10
Oct'23
Singtel NaaS offering to ease hybrid network management
Singtel CUBΣ is touted to make it easier for enterprises to manage, scale and automate deployment of networking resources in a hybrid network environment
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October 10, 2023
10
Oct'23
IT and contact centre leaders embrace conversational AI or fear falling behind
Study finds contact centres are on the precipice of a new era as AI begins to deliver and users are increasingly turning to digital channels for information, purchases and support. But efficiency and effectiveness a point of contention
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October 10, 2023
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Oct'23
Vodafone inks Open RAN landmark in Italy and makes first Open RAN call in Romania
Operator and leading coms tech provider unveil technology partnership in key territory designed to strengthen Europe’s standing in software-based networks and achieve functionality and performance parity that compares to its purpose-built solutions
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October 10, 2023
10
Oct'23
Atos opens Olympics operations hub
IT services provider aims to deliver a more connected and technologically advanced Olympic and Paralympic Games for athletes, sports federations, the media and general public
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October 09, 2023
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Oct'23
Oxa and eVersum develop and deploy autonomous passenger shuttles
Autonomous vehicle software developer and provider of electric commercial vehicles and passenger transport solutions unveil self-driving, zero-carbon eShuttles claimed to herald new era in public transportation sector
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October 06, 2023
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Oct'23
Isle of Wight NHS Trust gives shot in the arm to unified communications
As part of its mission to help organisations of all sizes drive digital transformation, systems integrator works with NHS Trust to ensure it can achieve improved communications service
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October 06, 2023
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Oct'23
Hyperoptic reaches customer milestone
Three months after connecting more than 100,000 new-build homes to its full-fibre network, leading altnet announces it is more than halfway in reaching 500,000 customers and passing two million homes
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October 06, 2023
06
Oct'23
US 5G users willing to pay premium for enhanced experience
Research from leading comms tech provider finds greatest connectivity issues faced by US consumers are at airports, stadiums and concert venues, and over a quarter of US 5G users have switched providers since the launch
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October 06, 2023
06
Oct'23
Three deploys CommScope 6-beam antennas to support events mobile
Festival goers in the UK and Ireland reported increased mobile network capacity on networks at a series of large events this summer, supported by the use of multi-antenna technology
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October 05, 2023
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Oct'23
UK government joins Global Coalition on Telecommunications, boosts broadband reach
Leading economies publish joint statement of intent to establish multilateral alliance which endeavours to promote international consensus, foster global dialogue and drive innovation in telecommunications
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October 04, 2023
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Oct'23
HPE hones GreenLake strategy with AI moves, hybrid cloud management
HPE has evolved its GreenLake strategy over the past five years, expanding beyond its as-a-service offerings to include a capital purchase model and a strong focus on hybrid cloud management and AI
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October 04, 2023
04
Oct'23
ICO issues guidance on workplace surveillance
Guidance on employee monitoring covers how employers can conduct their digital surveillance lawfully, transparently and fairly, and warns against businesses intruding on their workers’ private lives
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September 29, 2023
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Sep'23
As India takes off to space, the stardust will fall on IT
India's progress in space technology will yield benefits not only for its burgeoning space industry but also propel IoT and telephony applications
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September 28, 2023
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Sep'23
Strasbourg court condemns Turkey for jailing teacher for using ByLock encrypted messaging app
The case is expected to have implications for the use of digital evidence in prosecutions against users of other encrypted phone apps
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September 28, 2023
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Sep'23
IoT seeks 5G Advanced possibilities with world’s first ambient IoT visibility platform
Internet of things specialist Wiliot enhances core ambient platform to include real-time humidity sensing – along with temperature and location sensing and carbon emissions measurement – for visibility into enterprise supply chains
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September 28, 2023
28
Sep'23
HPE drives Ryder Cup connectivity with Wi-Fi 6E, Private 5G
Tech provider delivers Athonet private 5G service alongside Aruba Networking Wi-Fi technology for the first time, providing connectivity for fans and operations staff at premier golf event
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September 28, 2023
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Sep'23
Samsung Electronics, KDDI to form 5G global network slicing alliance
Global electronics and communications technology provider signs agreement with leading Japanese mobile network operator to form alliance based around key aspect of 5G infrastructure
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September 28, 2023
28
Sep'23
EE claims network experience leadership among UK mobile operators
Latest guide to understanding the true experience on offer from the UK’s mobile operators sees not one market best company, but BT-owned comms provider scoops lion’s share of awards
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September 28, 2023
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Sep'23
NTT, Qualcomm drive AI at the network edge
Mobile platform giant and leading IT infrastructure and services company invest in and accelerate the development of the 5G device ecosystem, including edge-as-a-service offering and 5G-enabled chipsets with AI models built in
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September 27, 2023
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Sep'23
Satcom market set for decade of expansion
Space-based connectivity sector set for much higher orbit as new satellite technology acts as catalyst for improved economics, including lower-capacity pricing and capability to provide higher provisioning rates per site
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September 26, 2023
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Sep'23
Ericsson, Telefónica ink memorandum of understanding for Open RAN cloud evolution
Leading operator and global communications tech provider embark on collaboration to deal with shift in future mobile networks towards cloud-based open networks
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September 26, 2023
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Sep'23
Northern Ireland to open largest 5G testbed set for smart manufacturing
UK authority on advanced digital technology announces launch of what it says will be the largest 5G testbed in Northern Ireland
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September 26, 2023
26
Sep'23
BT announces regional roll-out schedule for Digital Voice
Despite its plan for making voice services an add-on to broadband, rather than a service in its own right, UK leading telco asserts that the landline is here to stay as it reveals strategy to change analogue services to digital
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September 26, 2023
26
Sep'23
CBRS network infrastructure set to be $1.5bn opportunity by 2026
Study calculates that annual spending on LTE and 5G NR-based CBRS network infrastructure – which includes RAN, mobile core and transport network equipment – will boom over next three years
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September 25, 2023
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Sep'23
Casi gets into gear with Hyundai to bring car subscriptions to Europe
Case teams with Hyundai to see its car subscription tech platform be the provider of all technical aspects needed to scale Mocean vehicle services to new European markets
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September 25, 2023
25
Sep'23
Utility Warehouse switches on broadband through CityFibre
Leading UK independent broadband provider awards contracts to full-fibre build partners in Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Hampshire and Suffolk, and inks deal with energy, broadband, mobile and insurance services company
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September 25, 2023
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Sep'23
Virgin Media O2 trials connected farm of the future
UK operator enables mobile communication from anywhere on a farm, and installs network of sensors to monitor items such as soil conditions, machinery, livestock and land boundaries
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September 22, 2023
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Sep'23
Peachtree Corners smart city gets traffic management solution into gear
Pioneer US smart city teams with Intelligent Traffic Control for vehicle control system that can be applied to existing infrastructure to measure traffic and predict and mitigate congestion for safer, more sustainable and efficient travel experience