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Wireless networking
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May 14, 2019
14
May'19
Vodafone confirms 5G network to go live in seven UK cities on 3 July 2019
Mobile network operator claims pricing will be on a par with existing 4G network connectivity, as new research suggests business users are already prepping for the UK launch of 5G.
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May 13, 2019
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May'19
CIO interview: Sanjeev Katwa, head of technology, Tottenham Hotspur FC
The Premier League club’s state-of-the-art new stadium is claimed to be the most technologically advanced in the world – its IT leader takes us behind the scenes
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May 13, 2019
13
May'19
Singapore telco regulator proposes standalone 5G networks
Standalone networks will deliver the full suite of enterprise 5G capabilities, including network slicing and low latency connections for internet of things applications
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May 10, 2019
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May'19
O2 boosts indoor network capacity to prep for 5G
O2 has been working with the Wireless Infrastructure Group to enhance mobile connectivity indoors and in public spaces
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May 09, 2019
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May'19
Home Office failing on Emergency Services Network, says NAO
The delayed Emergency Services Network is slipping further behind schedule and is getting more expensive all the time – and the Home Office’s management of the project is to blame, says the National Audit Office
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May 07, 2019
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May'19
Early adopters expect to pay 32% premium for 5G
Potential early adopters of 5G say they expect, on average, to pay more for their devices and services, but they expect measurable improvements on 4G from the get-go
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May 02, 2019
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May'19
Defence secretary sacked over Huawei leak
Defence secretary Gavin Williamson has been sacked after leaking confidential discussions over the use of Huawei networking equipment
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May 01, 2019
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May'19
Fiat Chrysler commits to Android for connected vehicles
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has signed deals with Google and Samsung to power its connected vehicle ecosystem
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April 18, 2019
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Apr'19
Private 5G networks will be a ‘big trend’
With private 5G networks, enterprises can expect a wireless local area network type architecture that addresses the limitations of Wi-Fi, says top Commscope executive
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April 17, 2019
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Apr'19
TfL suspends Wi-Fi service as Extinction Rebellion spreads
Transport for London has cut off its public Virgin Media Wi-Fi service to disrupt climate change protests
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April 17, 2019
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Apr'19
How UnaBiz is disrupting the IoT market in APAC
From offering low-cost connectivity to hardware design and integration services, the Singapore-based technology supplier is causing a stir in the internet-of-things market
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April 12, 2019
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Apr'19
O2 5G network to support Millbrook CAV trials
O2 will activate 59 5G sites in June to support trials of connected and autonomous vehicles at the Millbrook Proving Ground in Bedfordshire
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April 08, 2019
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Apr'19
EDF awards Hinkley Point C comms services contract to Telent
Network services company will run communications and IT infrastructure at new nuclear power plant
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April 04, 2019
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Apr'19
No-deal Brexit threatens future of UK CAV sector
The UK has turned itself into a global leader for connected and autonomous vehicles, but its position is at risk because of Brexit, a new report warns
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April 04, 2019
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Apr'19
Enhanced Wi-Fi cuts costs to maximise efficiency at Dorset school
The need for cost-effective, manageable wireless infrastructure without additional annual licence fees drove Lytchett Minster School’s decision to upgrade its on-site network with TP-Link
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April 04, 2019
04
Apr'19
Malaysia’s 5G spectrum biddings not for profit, says MCMC
5G has clear economic gains and should benefit the nation – not add to the government’s coffers
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April 01, 2019
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Apr'19
How Australia’s Curtin University is transforming the digital classroom
The Perth-based institution has been using collaborative learning spaces to better engage students and bring its classes to the world
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March 29, 2019
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Mar'19
Huawei looks to ISPs for enterprise business growth
The Chinese technology bigwig is counting on internet service providers to fuel its enterprise business in the South Pacific region
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March 09, 2019
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Mar'19
Malaysia takes broad base approach to 5G security
The country’s telco regulator is taking a industry-wide look at security implications of 5G, preferring not to target any particular supplier
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March 04, 2019
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Mar'19
Australia ramps up on 5G – telcos and banks among the first to benefit
Australia has been touted as a leader in 5G, although the promises of the technology supporting the use of autonomous vehicles will not be realised for now
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February 27, 2019
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Feb'19
China Mobile and Singtel team up on IoT
Two major telcos in the APAC region, China Mobile and Singtel, are working together to help enterprises deploy the internet of things across China and Singapore
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February 26, 2019
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Feb'19
Researchers identify 4G and 5G network protocol flaw
Attackers could identify the network cell a user’s device is located in and potentially steal its IMSI number
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February 25, 2019
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Feb'19
Australia, Singapore say hello to 5G
Singtel and its Australian subsidiary Optus have made one of the first 5G video calls in the Asia-Pacific region
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February 22, 2019
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Feb'19
Government not doing enough to address mobile not-spots
The National Infrastructure Commission has criticised the government for a lack of progress in addressing mobile network not-spots, particularly along key road and rail links
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February 22, 2019
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Feb'19
IT Priorities 2019: Security concerns top agenda for network buyers again
The ability to gain visibility into what is happening on enterprise networks has once again topped the agenda for network managers and buyers, according to the latest Computer Weekly/TechTarget IT Priorities survey
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February 21, 2019
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Feb'19
MWC 2019: O2 to launch 5G by Christmas
Ahead of Mobile World Congress, operator O2 has revealed further details of how it is planning for the advent of 5G
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February 20, 2019
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Feb'19
MWC 2019: 5G smartphones go live on Vodafone network
Vodafone has connected three 5G-enabled smartphones to a live network during trials in Spain
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February 20, 2019
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Feb'19
MWC 2019: Huawei claims massive lead on 5G readiness
At a pre-Mobile World Congress event in London, Huawei’s Ryan Ding shared details of the firm’s rapidly expanding 5G mobile portfolio, and laid into his competitors
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February 05, 2019
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Feb'19
Cambridge launches urban data IoT project
The city of Cambridge will use Telensa IoT sensors and a Microsoft Azure platform to better manage its urban data assets
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January 29, 2019
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Jan'19
How digital indoor systems can bolster ASEAN’s 5G networks
Digital indoor systems, already being used at airports and subway systems, will help telcos monetise new digital services on 5G networks
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January 23, 2019
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Jan'19
Vodafone and O2 will ‘share’ 5G networks
Vodafone and O2 have agreed non-binding heads of terms that will extend their 4G network-sharing agreement to 5G when it becomes available
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January 14, 2019
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Jan'19
Australia’s Optus dials into 5G
Australia’s second largest telco Optus makes the country’s first 5G data call, paving the way for a fixed wireless service by the first half of 2019
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January 10, 2019
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Jan'19
Roadside 4G mobile signal availability improves across UK
4G mobile network coverage along the UK’s motorways has seen substantial improvement, with Greater Manchester’s urban M60 having 100% availability and the Birmingham to Carlisle M6 seeing the greatest growth in coverage
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January 08, 2019
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Jan'19
CES 2019: Here plugs Alexa into in-car navigation service
Here, the former Nokia mapping unit now owned by a consortium of German carmakers, is to integrate Amazon Alexa with its navigation and location services
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January 02, 2019
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Jan'19
SMEs urged to get on board with Network Services 2 framework
Suppliers have until the end of January 2019 to sign up to the new government network services purchasing framework
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January 02, 2019
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Jan'19
Huawei aims to be more resilient in 2019 amid challenges
Huawei’s rotating chairman Guo Ping outlines the firm’s priorities to optimise its product portfolio, empower employees and build a more resilient business structure
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December 31, 2018
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Dec'18
Top 10 network stories of 2018
2018 was the year when software-defined networking, and more specifically software-defined WANs, took centre stage. We look back at a transformative year for the world of the network manager
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December 18, 2018
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Dec'18
Vodafone spreads Christmas cheer with a 4G drone
Vodafone has conducted a test flight of the UK’s first drone delivery controlled over its 4G network
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December 18, 2018
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Dec'18
Mobile security needs a rethink for the 5G era
A report released through the government’s 5G Testbeds and Trials programme has recommended the UK rethink its mobile security strategy
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December 18, 2018
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Dec'18
Ofcom fires starting gun for new mobile spectrum auction
Mobile spectrum in the 700MHz and 3.6-3.8GHz bands will be put up for auction either late in 2019 or early in 2020
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December 06, 2018
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Dec'18
Software failure paralyses O2’s 4G network
O2 is racing to fix a major outage on its 4G network that has left millions of mobile subscribers without access to data services
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December 04, 2018
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Dec'18
As commercial 5G nears, small cells generate interest
Interest in small cells as an element of commercial 5G mobile networks is growing, particularly in countries with supportive regulatory environments. Meanwhile, a UK trial of wholesale small cell infrastructure has kicked off in London
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November 27, 2018
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Nov'18
Poor Wi-Fi connectivity damaging to home life, say UK consumers
A study for BT has revealed a substantial proportion of UK families feel they are being let down by poor in-home Wi-Fi networks
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November 23, 2018
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Nov'18
O2 and Nokia partner up on 5G-focused Massive MIMO trial in London
Mobile network operator O2 is carrying out an investigative trial involving Massive MIMO technology in Kings Cross and Marble Arch, London to ascertain how best to ready its network for an uptick in 5G-induced data usage
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November 21, 2018
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Nov'18
Finland invests in IT to upgrade electricity network
National electricity transmission grid operator Fingrid’s Datahub system will play key role in retail market’s transition to a centralised information exchange
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November 13, 2018
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Nov'18
5G will unleash digital transformation for UK enterprises
Mobile operator EE is working hand-in-hand with its largest enterprise customers to realise the potential of its future 5G mobile network
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November 08, 2018
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Nov'18
Self-driving cars may have to break law, says Law Commission
Self-driving cars may have to break the rules of the road to operate safely, and the Law Commissions of England, Wales and Scotland are embarking on a consultation to seek input on how to manage this
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November 07, 2018
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Nov'18
5G mobile masts bring installation challenges, EE finds
EE has switched on a fixed wireless access network in central London to test elements of its future 5G mobile service, but faced some challenges setting it up
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November 01, 2018
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Nov'18
Alexa to manage Aerohive Wi-Fi networks
Access networking supplier Aerohive is to add Alexa skills to its HiveManager network management suite
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November 01, 2018
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Nov'18
Robotic delivery service hits the streets of Milton Keynes
Following extensive testing and a limited commercial roll-out in campus enterprise environments, Estonian robotics firm Starship Technologies is launching a direct-to-consumer robot delivery service in Milton Keynes