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Telecoms networks and broadband communications
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June 22, 2021
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Jun'21
GlobalFoundries to open new fab in Singapore
US chip foundry GlobalFoundries is building a $4bn semiconductor fabrication plant in Singapore to expand its manufacturing capacity as chip demand surges worldwide
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June 22, 2021
22
Jun'21
Nokia, DISH, AWS to launch first 5G SA core network on public cloud
US network operator runs 5G standalone core on global cloud platform to optimise network operations and launch new software and services rapidly and efficiently
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June 21, 2021
21
Jun'21
Virgin Media O2 boosts small business broadband in UK
Cable broadband provider clams to be ‘supercharging’ business connectivity with a free upgrade designed to help SMEs bounce back from the pandemic
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June 21, 2021
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Jun'21
Triax Technologies raises $12.5m Series A funding to expand IoT offer
First dedicated industrial internet of things venture capital fund supports growing loT worksite platform to increase worksite safety and efficiency
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June 21, 2021
21
Jun'21
Indian telcos start 5G trials, mass adoption remains elusive
Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel have started 5G trials in different cities, but mass adoption is still some way off due to high spectrum and infrastructure costs
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June 18, 2021
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Jun'21
Hyperoptic selects EXFO to accelerate fibre net deployment
As it embarks upon a nationwide expansion of network, the fast-growing UK gigabit broadband provider enters into partnership to obtain network testing technology to guarantee buildout optimisation
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June 18, 2021
18
Jun'21
Vodafone taps Ericsson to strengthen UK 5G core
Partners to deploy cloud-native dual-mode 5G core to bring the full promise of 5G services to business users
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June 18, 2021
18
Jun'21
Telenor, Telia tap Nokia for 5G joint network roll-out in Denmark
Nokia to work with leading Danish mobile operators via their joint network to accelerate the delivery of 5G services across Denmark following the availability of 3.5GHz spectrum
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June 17, 2021
17
Jun'21
WBA promises new monetisation opportunities with OpenRoaming Release 2
Trade association members drive launch of new standard for wireless networking, now including Orion Wi-Fi from Google’s Area 120, the first full deployment compliant with the standard
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June 17, 2021
17
Jun'21
DISH, Dell announce Open RAN 5G edge infrastructure first for US
Leading US operator taps IT giant for cloud-native, open 5G radio access network and edge compute technology and announces collaboration on go-to-market strategies for joint edge solutions
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June 17, 2021
17
Jun'21
Garden Court Chambers makes the case for communications transformation with UCaaS
Rapid transition from limited on-premise systems to cloud-based video conferencing and workstream collaboration sees leading London legal firm gain ‘frictionless’ digital workplace for a team-centric experience
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June 17, 2021
17
Jun'21
Vodafone, AWS Wavelength unveil Europe’s first multi-access edge computing services
Cloud provider’s Wavelength system to be carried on European operator’s 4G and 5G networks to deliver ultra-low-latency capabilities to UK business customers and software developers serving the UK market
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June 17, 2021
17
Jun'21
5G subscriptions expected to exceed half a billion by end of 2021
Driven by China, North America and the Gulf Cooperation Council markets, 5G remains on track to become the fastest adopted mobile generation in history, with subscriptions increasing at a rate of about a million per day, says latest Ericsson ...
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June 16, 2021
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Jun'21
Axiata doubles down on Google Cloud
The regional telecoms group plans to use Google Cloud’s compute, storage and networking services across the six telcos under its fold
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June 16, 2021
16
Jun'21
Confusion abounds around true definition of SASE, but doesn’t stop take-up
Global digital transformation survey finds nine out of ten companies reviewed remote connectivity strategy during lockdown and secure access service edge gains huge interest
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June 16, 2021
16
Jun'21
Lack of clarity hinders UK gigabit broadband roll-out
UK’s ability to capitalise on solid current momentum in roll-out of next-generation gigabit broadband is at risk because too few consumers are aware of the technology and its benefits, study warns
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June 15, 2021
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Jun'21
5G race hotting up in UK cities
RootMetrics analysis of UK 5G sees rapid improvement in overall network capability, with BT-owned network recording the highest availability in all four cities tested and fastest download speed approaching 200Mbps
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June 15, 2021
15
Jun'21
Nokia and Ooredoo initiate 4G and 5G fixed wireless access deployment across Oman
Leading comms tech provider and local Oman operator begin 4G and 5G fixed wireless access deployment for services covering homes and businesses throughout the country
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June 15, 2021
15
Jun'21
Cisco unveils catalyst for 5G at industrial IoT edge
Communications and services giant enhances portfolio of internet of things routers to unite edge networks and scale IoT deployments in factory and production environments
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June 14, 2021
14
Jun'21
More than $8bn forecast for cable investments over next three years
2021 Submarine Cable Map research reveals the changing dynamics in the market
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June 14, 2021
14
Jun'21
Collaboration challenges loom but UK adults demand hybrid working
Analysis of the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on attitudes to future working practices in the UK reveals that population wants more remote working despite technical hurdles
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June 14, 2021
14
Jun'21
Vodafone announces key partners for Europe’s first commercial Open RAN network
Operator selects Dell Technologies, NEC, Samsung, Wind River, Capgemini Engineering and Keysight Technologies to build what it says will be one of the largest Open RAN networks in the world
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June 11, 2021
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Jun'21
Verizon gets On Site with private 5G networking to enterprise and public sector
US comms provider brings dedicated 5G Ultra Wideband capabilities to large enterprise and public sector customers regardless of whether their premises are within its public 5G coverage area
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June 11, 2021
11
Jun'21
Evidence emerges of new digital divide in UK connectivity
Study shows extent to which online connectivity impacts quality of life but reveals that renters are nearly twice as likely to describe their connection as only average or unreliable, compared with home owners
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June 10, 2021
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Jun'21
Verizon Business looks for edge with advanced SASE
Telco launches SASE solution merging SD-WAN capabilities with network security services, creating a unified, cloud-delivered service model that supports digital enterprises
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June 10, 2021
10
Jun'21
Qualcomm drives for cross-industry digital transformation with new IoT range
New generation of IoT solutions designed to deliver advanced edge-AI performance, innovative power-efficiency, 5G connectivity capabilities and enhanced features for processing and security
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June 10, 2021
10
Jun'21
Zoom aims to empower hybrid workforce with phone appliances
Video conferencing provider introduces devices that offer an all-in-one desk phone solution for calls and meetings, with hardware solutions from Poly and Yealink
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June 10, 2021
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Jun'21
Boom in hybrid working, high-speed connectivity drive influx into UK market towns
Network data from TalkTalk shows many UK employees are moving house as hybrid working transforms working habits and becomes very much here to stay
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June 09, 2021
09
Jun'21
Virgin Media O2 trial lays foundations for sustainable network expansion
UK telco announces successful demo in using recycled aggregate while building network in Glasgow, which could lead to massively reduced carbon emissions per year in future network build outs
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June 09, 2021
09
Jun'21
UK altnets to invest nearly £12bn in fibre by 2025
Massive investments imminent by independent broadband providers to drive the creation and realisation of Gigabit Britain
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June 09, 2021
09
Jun'21
Triggered dormant bug sees Fastly CDN cut to the quick
Cloud provider acts quickly to restore content delivery network after software bug disrupts service for major firms spanning media, e-commerce and government websites, including Amazon, The Guardian and Gov.uk
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June 09, 2021
09
Jun'21
Nokia, Qualcomm and UScellular claim 5G mmWave range record
Consortium of leading mobile technology firms claim range milestone for mmWave next-generation networks
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June 08, 2021
08
Jun'21
Aryaka activates EU-friendly point of presence
Cloud-first managed SD-WAN and SASE provider aims to bridge recently emerged EU/UK connectivity gap with enhanced networking support and application experience
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June 08, 2021
08
Jun'21
BT announces dedicated business unit to support small companies
Telco launches new single office, home office unit offering ‘unbreakable’ Wi-Fi to deliver ‘unrivalled’ connectivity, coverage and customer service for micro-businesses
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June 07, 2021
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Jun'21
Covid-19 accelerates interest in 5G
EY report shows that while the pandemic has prompted greater interest in 5G and IoT for majority of organisations, most are also struggling to identify the right 5G supplier strategy
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June 07, 2021
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Jun'21
Trial of UK’s first mobile vehicle-to-everything road safety system goes live
Almost out of the garage at the same time as the real-life road run of an autonomous shuttle bus in Oxford, cities in the West Midlands are opening their roads for the national debut of vehicle-to-everything mobile technology
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June 04, 2021
04
Jun'21
Inclusivity and participation top issues for employees in new normal
Canva study reveals pressing need to bridge the hybrid workforce divide and for companies to adopt new technologies and processes to sustain employee happiness and productivity
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June 04, 2021
04
Jun'21
BT sets out to enhance UK digital infrastructure with next-generation street connectivity
UK telco unveils plans for Street Hub 2.0 units to help local communities stay connected, boost 4G/5G mobile coverage and bring environment monitoring to high streets
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June 04, 2021
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Jun'21
Vodafone-led consortium unveils 5G first multi-supplier RAN intelligent controller implementation
Operator declares success of technical trial investigating how building a cost-effective O-RAN ecosystem can benefit mobile network users
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June 04, 2021
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Jun'21
Orange Business Services taps Ericsson for enterprise IoT security
As billions of internet-of-things devices become connected and intelligent, security becomes more important, as comms tech provider delivers new security offering for CSPs
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June 03, 2021
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Jun'21
Connectivity and flexibility deemed vital for the future of small businesses
Research from mobile operator Three UK uncovers post-Covid work job opportunities as hybrid working set to become the default for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises
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June 03, 2021
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Jun'21
Aviva to launch autonomous vehicle trial on public roads in UK
Research work at UK’s first commercial laboratory for 5G and satellite communications, the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, takes next step with real-life road run of shuttle bus in Oxford
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June 03, 2021
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Jun'21
Reports raise alarm over Huawei access to Dutch networks
Espionage accusations raise security questions for Netherlands organisations using Chinese supplier’s equipment and services
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June 03, 2021
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Jun'21
5G drives surge in mobile trade-ins in Q1 2021
Latest edition of mobile device tracker shows continued year-on-year growth, highlighting the significant role of mobile trade-in programmes in stimulating new 5G smartphone upgrades
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June 03, 2021
03
Jun'21
Zoom boom carries over into 2021
Breakout video conferencing firm’s current fiscal quarter revenues almost treble those posted at the end of April 2020
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June 02, 2021
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Jun'21
Cato expands SASE reach in DACH region
Secure access service edge ‘pioneer’ announces new point of presence and expanded sales investment reflecting strong SASE growth in Germany, Austria and across EMEA
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June 02, 2021
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Jun'21
Equinor powers global collaboration with 5G-ready private LTE network
Producer of oil, gas and wind power supporting more than 170 million people globally signs eight-year frame agreement with comms tech supplier for private 4.9G and 5G-ready networking systems
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June 02, 2021
02
Jun'21
Virgin Media O2 launches with mission to transform UK comms industry
Drawn-out merger of Liberty Global and Telefónica UK cable and mobile assets comes to fruition under new working brand aiming to power the UK’s recovery and create ‘unbeatable’ choice for consumers
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June 02, 2021
02
Jun'21
BT begins trial on ‘revolutionary’ optical fibre
Researchers conduct trials of hollow-core fibre at BT’s research facility labs in collaborative project with Southampton University spin-out company and open radio access network mobile supplier Mavenir
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June 01, 2021
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Jun'21
Upstream data usage flattens but gigabit-speed subscribers continue to rise
As businesses emerge from the pandemic, research suggests the way in which firms use broadband may have changed for ever, with upstream data consumption flat amid seasonal average usage declines