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November 13, 2020
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Verizon, AWS drive mobile edge computing platform to Dallas and Miami
Leading comms provider and IT and cloud giant add two more 5G mobile edge computing cities in US to enable development of latency-sensitive applications that can transform industries ranging from healthcare to transportation
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November 13, 2020
13
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5G, IoT technology to transform health and social care
Research from UK operator shows how advanced connected technologies offer a pathway to a flexible model of healthcare delivered at the point of patient need
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November 13, 2020
13
Nov'20
IT Priorities 2020: ‘Benestrophe’ for networking as UK IT departments come to terms with new normal
As 2020 ends, all traditional bets are off as Covid-19 completely changes the landscape of IT, with secure connectivity and cloud emerging at the core of enterprises’ needs for the foreseeable future
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November 12, 2020
12
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Wi-Fi 6 ready for carrier network deployment
Wireless standards body reveals successful trial for next-generation Wi-Fi, proven to deliver nearly three times faster than its predecessor and with significantly higher throughput and lower latency
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November 11, 2020
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Vilicom, BT, UK academia gain funding to spearhead 5G and AI research
Strategic network consultancy teams with incumbent UK telco and universities in all-new scientific research project based on advanced communications
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November 11, 2020
11
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EU aid funds used to train ‘unaccountable intelligence agencies’ in high-tech surveillance
Hundreds of documents obtained by campaign group Privacy International show how the EU is supporting surveillance programmes in the Balkans, the Middle East and Africa
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November 10, 2020
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Mobile is failing over two-thirds of frontline workers
New data shows frontline workers are experiencing a global increase in mobility problems which negatively impact their work and their company
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November 10, 2020
10
Nov'20
Ericsson and Telstra take enterprise cloud to the edge
After successful 5G edge computing trial with financial institution in 2019, Australian telco and comms tech supplier develop enterprise solution with an extension into the hybrid cloud space
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November 09, 2020
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Nokia partners with A1 Austria to enable LTE, 5G campus networks
Three-year deal between tech firm and operator covers services for all existing and new private LTE and 5G enterprise campus network deployments in Austrian market, piloting network slicing
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November 09, 2020
09
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Tampere’s perfect storm triggers a startup revolution
Previously a hub for Nokia and Microsoft, Finland’s second-largest city is capitalising on a wealth of technical knowhow to become the dark horse of the Nordic startup scene
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November 06, 2020
06
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Mobile device trade-ins return to rise in value in Q3
HYLA Mobile study reports strong trade-in values amid the Covid-19 pandemic – with the value of devices at trade-in maintaining an upward trend in the third quarter
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November 06, 2020
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Samsung, KT complete Korea’s first 5G common core deployment
Leading Korean operator collaborates with Samsung to prepare for the launch of 5G standalone networks so that enterprises can scale business-specific services such as network slicing
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November 06, 2020
06
Nov'20
UK, Jersey, Gibraltar contact-tracing apps now interoperable
Apps now interlinked to cover and protect 66 million people through digitally reinforced contact tracing
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November 05, 2020
05
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Mastercard: Looks like a tech firm, acts like a tech firm, is a tech firm
Financial services giant finds itself in a prominent position as the volume of digital transactions increases
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November 04, 2020
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University of Warwick graduates to BT 5G to accelerate innovation
BT installs UK’s first dedicated public 5G network for the University of Warwick, aiming to bring new opportunities for research and further enhance students’ learning experience through its EE mobile network
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October 29, 2020
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England and Wales Covid-19 app updated as Scotland, Northern Ireland, Jersey, Gibraltar link up
Major upgrades for contact-tracing apps across all parts of the UK as initial ghosting issues are resolved and accuracy improved
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October 29, 2020
29
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UK comms task force leader warns of East v West 5G standards battle
UK Parliament told of long road ahead to rectify ‘market failure’ of lack of diversity in essential communications technology supply lines and of need to reassert influence in global standards
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October 29, 2020
29
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Victims contest technology firms’ attempt to dismiss cobalt mining deaths case
Technology companies say they cannot be held responsible for the deaths of children mining for the cobalt used in their products
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October 29, 2020
29
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Comms needs to take ‘giant leap forward’ to address new normal
Ericsson research finds Covid-19 pandemic has created a tipping point for what workers expect of the future digital office
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October 28, 2020
28
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Ericsson scoops urban part of BT 5G communications network
Building on the operator’s selection of the comms tech firm’s 5G core solutions earlier in 2020, Ericsson wins deal to upgrade BT’s existing radio access network infrastructure on EE mobile network.
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October 28, 2020
28
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Qualcomm unveils next-generation mesh Wi-Fi networks platform
New modular architecture designed to bring high-performance, cost-effective Wi-Fi 6E mesh deployment to deliver wireless gigabit speeds throughout connected homes
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October 28, 2020
28
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Belfast Harbour steams ahead to UK and Ireland’s first 5G private network for ports
5G private network accelerates Belfast Harbour’s ambition to become the world’s best regional smart port, stimulating innovation across transport, logistics, public safety, physical security and sustainability
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October 27, 2020
27
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Ericsson looks to the cloud for increased RAN flexibility
Cloud-based radio access network for communications service providers regarded as offering more versatility to network buildouts as a complement to existing purpose-built 5G networks and addressing a variety of 5G use cases
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October 27, 2020
27
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In-building wireless infrastructure, 5G indoor revenues will exceed $16bn by 2025
Research predicts digital distributed radio systems will change the way traditional distributed antenna systems are designed and implemented due to their simplified and future-proofed architecture
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October 27, 2020
27
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Covid crisis proves tech can replace office space and support cost-cutting at Barclays
Bank says it will continue to look at its use of office space as it targets further cost-cutting measures
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October 26, 2020
26
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BT brings out RCS business messaging to UK customers
Telco announces that platform based on next generation of rich mobile messaging is now through early-stage pilots and is available for businesses to enhance customer experience
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October 26, 2020
26
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Nokia chalks up new Finnish 5G win
Global comms tech provider selected by Finnish joint venture to supply 5G radio network equipment including deployment and managed services
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October 22, 2020
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Orange Belgium reveals first 5G innovations in Port of Antwerp
Augmented field operators and connected tugboats are potential use cases as applications based on next-generation network aim to go full steam ahead at Belgian port
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October 22, 2020
22
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O2 makes further expansion to UK 5G network
Almost exactly a year after it switched on 5G in the UK, O2 takes next-gen network locations into treble figures and eyes up business use cases
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October 21, 2020
21
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5G drives Ericsson in third quarter
Increased demand for next-generation architectures in key territories boost third quarter for Swedish comms tech giant, as it inks national infrastructure network deal to deliver 5G speed and network capacity in domestic arena and Estonia
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October 21, 2020
21
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Trump and Biden campaign apps easy targets for cyber criminals
You don’t need a stellar IQ to exploit the dangerous StrandHogg Android vulnerability, and users of both Donald Trump’s and Joe Biden’s mobile apps are at risk of falling victim to it
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October 21, 2020
21
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Qualcomm teams with Verizon and Ericsson to set 5G speed benchmark, boosts 5G offering
Comms carrier and tech companies continue to drive advancements in 5G technology using aggregation technology on mmWave spectrum while new portfolio of 5G RAN platforms aims to enable a new generation of cellular networks
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October 20, 2020
20
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Verizon goes global with private 5G network
US comms giant spreads wings to offer private 5G capabilities to enterprises in Europe and Asia-Pacific deal
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October 20, 2020
20
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Police given access to self-isolation data
NHS Test and Trace self-isolation data will be made available to police after new guidance changes data-sharing rules
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October 20, 2020
20
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AT&T taps Nokia to drive CBRS-enabled Industry 4.0 private networks
US comms giant aims to accelerate its ambitions to support advanced communications in manufacturing and industry
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October 20, 2020
20
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Almost two-thirds of cell sites set to deploy open RAN by 2026
With diversity in communications technology supply set to accelerate, open RAN will come to the fore and research suggests that enterprise small cells will be a key factor in its deployment
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October 19, 2020
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Global operator revenue to be buoyed by 5G over next five years
Research firm presents more evidence dispelling fears of pandemic preventing roll-out of next-generation networks
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October 19, 2020
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EU contact-tracing app interoperability gateway goes live
European Union goes live with project developed to ensure that member states’ apps will work seamlessly across borders, so users will only need to install one app for use across EU
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October 16, 2020
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Spanish court to question witnesses over ‘illegal surveillance’ of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange
The Spanish National Court in Madrid is to hear evidence from information security expert Andy Müller-Maguhn and two lawyers who were subject to ‘illegal surveillance’ of their meetings with Julian Assange at the Ecuadorian Embassy in London
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October 15, 2020
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Jersey launches contact-tracing app
Irish software developer NearForm adds Channel Island to its list of customers for mobile proximity app technology
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October 15, 2020
15
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Employees demand greater ownership and choice in the ‘new normal’ of work
Cisco survey shows flexible future for work, with three-quarters of UK office workers wanting to choose whether to work from home or office, and manage their hours
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October 14, 2020
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Employees demand office redesign for new hybrid work environment
Global study by visualisation and collaboration technology provider says employees worldwide are desperate to get back to the office and want their employers to invest in a tech-driven environment
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October 14, 2020
14
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Apple announces new era for 5G with iPhone 12
Even as its growth exceeds earlier expectations, the global 5G market gets rocket fuel with the long-awaited launch of the 5G-compatible iPhone 12
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October 13, 2020
13
Oct'20
Cheaper and more available smartphones set to drive 5G adoption surge
Arrival of 5G-enabled iPhones, particularly in Europe and North America, along with momentum in China, to push worldwide 5G connections to 3.6 billion by 2025
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October 12, 2020
12
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O-RAN ready to rocket to be worth $47bn by 2026
Industry analyst predicts rapid expansion for open radio access network over the next six years
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October 12, 2020
12
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5G set to add $8tn to global GDP by 2030
Research from leading global telecommunications technology provider finds that despite the economic challenges of Covid-19, a global boom in 5G investment will see 71% of companies invest in it over the next five years
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October 12, 2020
12
Oct'20
BT expands digital workplace portfolio with Zoom
New carrier agreement with conferencing provider Zoom designed to allow BT to offer a managed service with integrated networking to ensure optimal user experiences
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October 09, 2020
09
Oct'20
Nokia, Ericsson score 5G tech wins with Orange, Proximus
Centre of politics becomes centre of 5G activity as incumbent telcos tap Nordic comms giants to build out next-generation infrastructures
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October 08, 2020
08
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5G to fore as Vodafone, Immense join Midlands Future Mobility
UK telco and simulation platform provider join project to accelerate the development of cutting-edge transport technologies
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October 06, 2020
06
Oct'20
5G technology could increase global economy by $1.5tn by 2030
Research commissioned by Huawei suggests next-generation networks can stimulate growth and drive productivity as the global economy recovers from Covid-19