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• June 11, 2024 11 Jun'24

  General election 2024: Conservative manifesto promises to continue tech policies

  The Conservative Party manifesto contains little by way of new commitments for tech and digital, but lays out plans to continue existing policies and promises made under the last government

• June 11, 2024 11 Jun'24

  Interview: Astronaut Tim Peake on an imminent revolution in space tech

  Britain’s first male astronaut discusses the UK’s successful space sector, its overlaps with enterprise IT, and how to encourage more young people to work in science and technology

• June 11, 2024 11 Jun'24

  Altnet full-fibre firms hit the north

  Independent UK broadband providers continue programmes of network expansion to light up premises in Merseyside, Greater Manchester and Humberside with gigabit connectivity

• June 11, 2024 11 Jun'24

  O2 Telefónica, Ericsson renew core network partnership

  German operator and leading comms tech provider agree multi-year contract extension to realise network of the future

• June 10, 2024 10 Jun'24

  Telenor IoT launches testing facility for internet-connected tech

  Nordic operator announces initial work being undertaken at its recently opened internet of things test lab, aiming to help customers understand how their connected IoT products behave before deployment

• June 10, 2024 10 Jun'24

  Neutral internet sites account for 70% of leading 50 US exchanges

  Study reveals steady transformation over the past decade in the way networks choose to interconnect with neutral IX models operated by a neutral third party rather than by datacentre operator or carrier

• June 07, 2024 07 Jun'24

  Cisco Live: ThousandEyes on the prize in digital experience age

  Networking giant sets out strategy to empower customers to see everything across complex digital supply chain, turning data into intelligence and actions to support digital experiences that businesses base operations on

• June 07, 2024 07 Jun'24

  eSIM set to be next mobile industry disruptor

  Even though its current acceptance and take-up is low, embedded subscriber identity module (eSIM) pinpointed by industry report to be the next industry disruptor, bringing about lasting changes to the way people connect with mobile providers and ...

• June 06, 2024 06 Jun'24

  UK firms still struggling to enable hybrid work

  Survey reveals UK firms are still struggling to make hybrid work effective, with 62% of workplaces changing policy in the past four years and failure to adopt suitable digital tools leading employees to feel overwhelmed and frustrated

• June 06, 2024 06 Jun'24

  Vodafone, i2CAT unveil Open RAN management system

  Vodafone reveals development of open RAN technology in series of joint research projects with academia and research institutions at expanding Innovation Centre in Málaga

• June 05, 2024 05 Jun'24

  Collaboration suffers as businesses fail to adapt workplace technology

  Research reveals critical gaps in workplace tech affecting productivity and collaboration among workers in the UK, with businesses failing to adapt IT infrastructure to suit different personality types

• June 05, 2024 05 Jun'24

  Cisco Live: AI to fuel Cisco mission to connect and protect everything

  Networking giant plots future where harnessing the power of artificial intelligence and data will allow companies to connect and protect everything across a global network where data is the ultimate differentiator

• June 04, 2024 04 Jun'24

  HPE looks to simplify deployment of private enterprise 5G

  Edge-to-cloud global enterprise infrastructure company launches dedicated service designed to remove the complexity of managing, deploying and purchasing enterprise private cellular networks

• June 04, 2024 04 Jun'24

  T-Mobile bolsters connected workplace with FWA

  Expanded fixed FWA offering combines Cradlepoint 5G networking solutions and T-Mobile 5G Business Internet to offer more choice to more customers 

• June 04, 2024 04 Jun'24

  Sateliot to launch four satellites in 5G IoT programme

  Leading satellite operator continues on its programme of delivering 5G communications by deploying the first 5G-IoT satellite constellation

• May 30, 2024 30 May'24

  US smartphone users kept same devices for longest time period yet

  The latest investigation of the US mobile device trade-in market by risk management solutions provider shows for the auto, lifestyle and housing protection $874m put into consumers’ pockets in first quarter of 2024

• May 30, 2024 30 May'24

  Qatar Airways taps Starlink for complimentary in-flight Wi-Fi

  Qatar Airways becomes first leading airline in MENA to introduce in-flight Wi-Fi connectivity via Elon Musk firm

• May 30, 2024 30 May'24

  Ciena, Digicel, Southern Cross bring high-speed connectivity to Fiji schools

  Leading optical technology provider announces the second year of its partnership with Digicel Fiji and Southern Cross to deliver high-speed connectivity for school students on Fiji

• May 29, 2024 29 May'24

  Nokia and Global Fiber Peru aim to close digital divide in Amazon rainforest

  Subaquatic optical, IP and XGS-PON fibre broadband network brings future-proof connectivity to remote region of Peru, Colombia and Brazil in bid to reduce digital divide in 400 communities

• May 29, 2024 29 May'24

  Condor spreads wings with Intelsat in-flight connectivity

  Germany’s leading leisure airline inks deal with integrated satellite and terrestrial network operator to extend Wi-Fi product to short- and medium-haul routes using Airbus A32xneo aircraft

• May 29, 2024 29 May'24

  UK rural mobile scheme in danger of missing coverage targets

  House of Commons Committee of Public Accounts slams progress and reporting to date on flagship UK mobile connectivity scheme, and warns of potential funding issues that will hamper development

• May 28, 2024 28 May'24

  Japan Airlines takes off with Intelsat for enhanced in-flight connectivity

  Leading aircraft manufacturer to complete satellite communications company’s electronically steered array factory installation on latest generations of 737 aircraft boasting wide coverage and low latency.

• May 28, 2024 28 May'24

  5G innovation fuelling deal flow and growth pipelines

  Study highlights how business and enterprise market will become essential to commercial success of 5G industry, with network slicing and private wireless networks becoming areas of focus

• May 28, 2024 28 May'24

  Openreach claims record for broadband upgrade locations

  Latest steps in UK’s leading broadband provider’s plans to go fully digital sees ultrafast full-fibre technology made available to 14 million homes

• May 24, 2024 24 May'24

  AI, automation, private networks top UK enterprise tech agenda

  Survey examining technology agenda for UK enterprises highlights that business priorities over the next 12 months include increasing sales, reducing operating costs, and growth via new business areas or geographies

• May 24, 2024 24 May'24

  Networks emerge as catalyst for digital business success

  Global networking trends report for 2024 reveals continued measurable impact of the network in advancing business goals, with 72% planning on deploying integrated network management platforms over the next two years

• May 24, 2024 24 May'24

  AI set to improve network operational efficiency by 40% or more

  Study of telecom and IT engineers exploring artificial intelligence’s impact on the network sees almost universal belief in need to upgrade fibre-optic networks to support more AI traffic

• May 24, 2024 24 May'24

  Arctic Semiconductor 5G private networks tech gains 3GPP accreditation

  Low-power, RF and mixed-signal chipsets provider announces 3GPP Compliant Platform for 5G private networks boasting ‘pivotal’ capabilities in terms of performance and power consumption

• May 22, 2024 22 May'24

  Virgin Media Business Wholesale connects MA5 datacentre with new fibre

  Virgin Media Business Wholesale marks next phase of ongoing high bandwidth upgrade programme, setting out to deliver faster and more accurate provisioning at strategic sites throughout the UK

• May 21, 2024 21 May'24

  TfL taps Thales and Nokia to renew underground multi-services network

  Transport for London engages IT and networks firms to deliver integrated communications renewal to support system used by staff to handle radio, transmission and CCTV technology

• May 21, 2024 21 May'24

  CGI selected to streamline UK ESN programme

  Controversial mobile network for UK emergency services mobile communications enters new phase with consulting firm appointed as technology delivery partner

• May 21, 2024 21 May'24

  Ericsson, Tele2 shake it off with 5G in Sweden for Taylor Swift

  Swedish operator and global comms tech provider claim to have revolutionised mobile experiences with 5G technology milestone for music megastar’s concerts at Friends Arena in Stockholm

• May 20, 2024 20 May'24

  Swiss International Air Lines takes off with global eSIM service

  Switzerland’s largest air carrier collaborates with eSIM Go to launch global embedded subscriber identity module designed to provide passengers with convenient and affordable mobile data connectivity during their travels

• May 20, 2024 20 May'24

  BT Group pushes back digital switchover deadline

  UK’s leading telco extends deadline by just over 12 months for transformation to an all-digital infrastructure, and offers dedicated support for businesses to make necessary steps

• May 17, 2024 17 May'24

  Openreach shines as fibre investment hits inflection point in BT financial year

  UK’s leading comms provider posts mixed financial year and reports peak capex on full-fibre broadband roll-out after hitting £3bn cost and service transformation programme a year ahead of schedule

• May 16, 2024 16 May'24

  Signetbreedband taps Nokia to evolve network business services

  Global comms tech provider announces partnership with Dutch managed network services provider to enable what it claims will be most solid and resilient business networking services in the Netherlands

• May 16, 2024 16 May'24

  Virgin Media O2 claims Shared Rural Network milestone

  Community-owned island In the Hebrides becomes 150th site to benefit from improved mobile connectivity after operator deploys helicopters, boats and off-road vehicles to deliver and install a 4G mast to Isle of Eigg

• May 15, 2024 15 May'24

  Continental implements cross-domain high-performance computer in a car

  Qualcomm teams with automotive firm to implement a cross-domain high-performance computer in a car based on cloud-based Automotive Edge Framework and Snapdragon system-on-chip

• May 03, 2024 03 May'24

  Openreach ups pace of copper network switch-off

  UK’s largest broadband provider maintains pace of digital network transformation adding nearly 100 locations to its roster of communications exchanges that are now able to offer digital comms based on full-fibre networks

• May 02, 2024 02 May'24

  Broadband Forum forges enhancements to 5G convergence standards

  Latest 5G work by developer of broadband standards sees major enhancements building on 3GPP’s Release 18 to advance next-generation applications, network resilience and support of converged services

• May 02, 2024 02 May'24

  Update from eSync Alliance accelerates software-defined vehicle roadmap

  Trade association eSync Alliance publishes updated specification aimed at achieving further interoperability and collaboration in automotive use cases

• May 01, 2024 01 May'24

  Google ups investment to improve Hawaiian internet infrastructure

  Hawaii receives major financial fillip from Google to develop critical internet infrastructure across the state, connecting to Japan and mainland US

• April 30, 2024 30 Apr'24

  Nokia and Vodafone claim successful Open RAN trial in Italy

  Leading comms tech provider and operator have successfully completed an end-to-end Open RAN trial on Vodafone Italy’s live 5G standalone network, including hybrid cloud application platform connected to dedicated 5G core

• April 30, 2024 30 Apr'24

  SES agrees to acquire Intelsat

  After abortive attempt a year ago, leading satellite operators present takeover deal that they say will result in creating a stronger multi-orbit operator with around 60% of revenue in high-growth segments

• April 30, 2024 30 Apr'24

  Digitisation sees eSIM adoption double in 2023

  Analysis reveals how eSIM downloads more than doubled in 2023, increasing 109% year on year, driven by accelerating adoption within North America and strong growth in Asia and Western Europe

• April 30, 2024 30 Apr'24

  Intelsat and CNH sow seeds of smart farming satellite connectivity

  Firms partner to deliver field-ready connectivity in hard-to-reach locations to support precision agriculture applications, starting with deployment in Brazil

• April 30, 2024 30 Apr'24

  Altnets continue full-fibre deployments in UK

  UK’s independent broadband supply sector shows more momentum in the north and south of England, and also in Northern Ireland, tailoring cable offerings for different needs

• April 30, 2024 30 Apr'24

  Bad bot traffic in Australia grew 23% in 2023

  Traffic from bad bots that perform malicious tasks accounted for 30.2% of Australia’s internet traffic in 2023

• April 29, 2024 29 Apr'24

  Nokia hails MENA successes with 5G and cloud

  Nokia inks key tech deals in UAE and Qatar to upgrade connectivity and drive 5G enterprise innovation, as well as to offer cloud interconnect service layer to enhance services for hyperscalers

• April 29, 2024 29 Apr'24

  Digital Catapult welcomes new suppliers to test 5G Open RAN deployability

  Advanced digital technology innovation centre that aims to drive early adoption of emerging technologies by UK businesses offers opportunity for Open RAN companies to test products in a real-world outdoor environment