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• January 05, 2021 05 Jan'21

  Ooredoo Group expands Ericsson 5G tech agreement

  New agreement promises new functionalities with faster time-to-market and enhancements to the digital experience for people, enterprises and industries across operating companies in 10 countries

• January 05, 2021 05 Jan'21

  Qualcomm expands 5G capabilities of Snapdragon 480 mobile devices

  Enhanced mobile platform line claimed to be able to accelerate global 5G commercialisation and deliver ‘series-defying’ features to mass-volume smartphone segment

• January 05, 2021 05 Jan'21

  SKT and AWS debut 5G edge cloud service

  SK Telecom’s multi-access edge computing service will let enterprises build low latency applications that make use of AWS cloud services

• January 04, 2021 04 Jan'21

  Ericsson to power DTAC 5G network in Thailand

  Almost half of Thailand’s 70 million population to be served by a new 5G radio access network from leading local communications service provider DTAC

• January 04, 2021 04 Jan'21

  Openreach takes the strain as broadband usage more than doubles in 2020

  In what it says is a year like no other, BT broadband provision division reveals added infrastructure pressures from “new normal”

• December 31, 2020 31 Dec'20

  Top 10 networking stories of 2020

  Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 networking stories of 2020

• December 30, 2020 30 Dec'20

  Top 10 telecoms and mobile stories of 2020

  Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 telecoms and mobile stories of 2020

• December 24, 2020 24 Dec'20

  EU looks to enter broadband space race

  European Union looks to extend communications frontier through consortium examining the design, development and launch of a European-owned space-based communications system

• December 24, 2020 24 Dec'20

  Digital infrastructure flourishes in 2020

  Study from co-operative trade association for next-generation broadband services notes increased industry investment and roll-out growth, marking a significant year for network infrastructure

• December 24, 2020 24 Dec'20

  New contractors appointed to roll out fibre broadband across Devon and Somerset

  Airband, Truespeed and Wessex Internet selected to roll out full-fibre networks on behalf of the Connecting Devon and Somerset (CDS) programme

• December 23, 2020 23 Dec'20

  Top 10 Australia IT stories of 2020

  Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 Australia IT stories of 2020

• December 23, 2020 23 Dec'20

  5G coverage set to reach over half of global population by 2025

  Despite 5G deployment still facing various challenges, operators are making progress in addressing major issues

• December 23, 2020 23 Dec'20

  Cisco reveals intention to acquire Dashbase

  Networking tech and services giant gets out the corporate chequebook for the third time in a matter of weeks to buy customer experience and analytics software provider

• December 22, 2020 22 Dec'20

  UK parliamentary committee slams government broadband targets as unrealistic

  Report highlights missed targets and overpromising in gigabit infrastructure roll-out and urges government and national regulator to take bolder, faster action to address the causes of costs and delays

• December 22, 2020 22 Dec'20

  Viasat announces $222m RigNet acquisition

  Global communications company unveils plans to expand and diversify commercial connectivity portfolio, with purchase of intelligent networking solutions firm to add complementary technology

• December 22, 2020 22 Dec'20

  Top 10 remote working stories of 2020

  Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 remote working stories of 2020

• December 21, 2020 21 Dec'20

  5G roll-outs to continue apace in 2021

  New 5G launches will be led by telcos in forerunner markets, but the industry’s near-term outlook will depend on the timing of an economic recovery

• December 21, 2020 21 Dec'20

  Openreach announces massive job creation plan for gigabit network deployment

  New green fleet for engineers as BT broadband provision aims to create 2,500 new roles in its own organisation and about 2,800 with partners to supporting full-fibre network build-out

• December 21, 2020 21 Dec'20

  Gigabit proliferates as UK’s fixed and mobile networks take the strain from Covid

  The UK’s fixed and mobile networks take the strain of remote working and increased online entertainment uptake

• December 17, 2020 17 Dec'20

  CityFibre, PQMS expand network construction training partnership

  Former altnet brings online two new training centres in Bury and Pulborough alongside existing site in Coventry

• December 17, 2020 17 Dec'20

  SSE strengthens Scotland’s digital infrastructure with next-generation connectivity

  High-capacity 100Gbps connectivity services delivered into datacentre intended to future-proof Scotland’s businesses and public sector organisations

• December 17, 2020 17 Dec'20

  EY: Coordinated action vital to meet Gigabit Britain network deployment targets

  With gigabit connectivity crucial to supporting the UK’s ‘levelling up’ agenda and plugging the digital divide, an EY study shows half of UK SMEs believe investment in gigabit connectivity is vital for the economic development of their region after ...

• December 17, 2020 17 Dec'20

  Huge uptick in global 5G deployment across 2020

  Although yet to fully accommodate the boost it got from the recent launch of suitably enabled iPhones, the 5G market has enjoyed a strong third quarter, according to data from mobile testing specialist

• December 16, 2020 16 Dec'20

  Networking infrastructure issues peg back firms adapting to Covid-19 new normal

  Survey shows inadequate infrastructure is preventing businesses from meeting challenges around remote working and omni-channel customer demand and holding them back from embracing more innovative technologies

• December 16, 2020 16 Dec'20

  UK offering relatively poor value for broadband services

  Low absolute pricing is among the region’s best, but lower average speeds compared with much of Europe makes the UK one of the continent’s laggards when it comes to broadband value for money

• December 16, 2020 16 Dec'20

  Singapore employees want more support for remote working

  Singapore workers faced challenges in accessing internal company resources, spotty connections and had to use their personal devices for business while working remotely

• December 15, 2020 15 Dec'20

  Ericsson sets sail with enhanced maritime connectivity

  Swedish tech provider aims to rectify lack of options for at-sea communications where traditional satellite comms have seen high prices, high latency and low throughput

• December 14, 2020 14 Dec'20

  Optus teams up with VMware on SD-WAN

  Australia’s second biggest telco, Optus, will offer VMware’s SD-WAN solution to enterprises in a highly fragmented market

• December 14, 2020 14 Dec'20

  Standards alliance adds to membership as NEC opens new Open RAN lab

  Japanese tech giant establishes Open RAN laboratory in India to complement centre of excellence in the UK, where Southampton University spin-off joins O-RAN Alliance

• December 14, 2020 14 Dec'20

  Giffgaff goes AWS to drive operational transformation

  UK mobile virtual network operator selects Amazon cloud as part of plan to accelerate innovation and enhance new services

• December 14, 2020 14 Dec'20

  Zoom, Google Meet, TikTok dominate mobile app downloads in 2020

  Study from leading analytics firm reveals how 2020’s mobile app arena has been transformed through Covid-19, and how the app providers are setting up for 2021

• December 11, 2020 11 Dec'20

  Three UK gears up for 2021 business expansion

  UK mobile network operator sets out plans to enhance business proposition over next 12 months, improving connectivity, how it operates and how it interacts with customers

• December 11, 2020 11 Dec'20

  Aryaka offers hybrid workplaces “risk-free on-ramp” to SASE

  New managed secure private access solution claimed to be able to make remote employees “first-class citizens” for corporate applications

• December 11, 2020 11 Dec'20

  Cisco accelerates collaboration with ‘wave’ of Webex enhancements and plans

  Reacting to the new normal ahead of all organisations and as part of a major overhaul of its conferencing and collaboration options, network technology and solutions giant unveils Webex portfolio overhaul and intent to buy audience interaction ...

• December 10, 2020 10 Dec'20

  Cato boosts network management with SASE cloud API

  GraphQL-based API designed to extract security and networking information globally with a single request allows enterprises to automate provisioning and management of SASE deployments from third-party platforms

• December 10, 2020 10 Dec'20

  Deloitte: Cloud, intelligent edge and telemedicine set to accelerate in 2021

  Global market for intelligent edge computing will expand to $12bn in 2021, with more than 400 million video visits to doctors worldwide across the year

• December 09, 2020 09 Dec'20

  Top IT predictions in APAC in 2021

  The Asia-Pacific region will continue to be a cradle for technology innovation in the new year, whether it is 5G services, artificial intelligence, cloud computing or cyber security

• December 08, 2020 08 Dec'20

  Remote working issues block path to success for medium-sized businesses

  Nearly a third of European workers at mid-sized organisations feel disengaged and unmotivated due to issues with technology while working remotely

• December 07, 2020 07 Dec'20

  Cisco aims for enhanced engagement with IMImobile acquisition

  Network technology and solutions giant makes strategic acquisition of cloud communications software and services provider to embed omnichannel engagement into customer experience-as-a-service

• December 07, 2020 07 Dec'20

  Nokia to be technology lead for EU 6G project

  Finnish comms tech provider is the project leader for European Commission’s flagship initiative for research into the next generation of wireless networks

• December 07, 2020 07 Dec'20

  Ericsson, TIM, Qualcomm, claim 5G FWA speed milestone

  Although fixed wireless access has not yet gained as much publicity as other use cases for the next-generation infrastructure, its potential in connecting those in remote areas to 5G is vast and a consortium of technology vendors and leading Italian...

• December 07, 2020 07 Dec'20

  UK Space Agency awards £7m for space innovation projects

  A range of ‘high risk, high reward’ projects have been awarded a total of £7m from the Space Agency’s National Space Innovation Programme, aiming to make the UK a world leader in space technology

• December 04, 2020 04 Dec'20

  FTTH Council Europe slams misleading advertising for fibre networks

  Fibre broadband trade body study shows consumers are confused about marketing and performance of broadband-access technologies, recommending a ‘fibre-ready’ label should be introduced for new buildings and major renovations

• December 03, 2020 03 Dec'20

  Nova casts light on streaming network issues as energy demands soar

  So-called industry-first solution brings new revenue opportunities, reduces churn and differentiates offer for video providers as they struggle to cope with energy surge in providing services

• December 03, 2020 03 Dec'20

  Openreach claims UK first as it moves from copper to full-fibre in Salisbury

  Salisbury takes a step closer to becoming the UK’s first ‘fully digital’ city with full-fibre deployment

• December 03, 2020 03 Dec'20

  IT teams’ challenges ramp up in maintaining high-quality network video experience

  Companies providing streaming services have seen huge growth in demand, which has meant providing an optimal user experience while managing surging user traffic

• December 03, 2020 03 Dec'20

  Nokia deploys 5G private networking across five German research centres

  Finnish comms tech giant continues roll-out of standalone private 5G network for large-scale implementation across renowned German research institutes

• December 02, 2020 02 Dec'20

  RingCentral notes unified communications gains with PCCW Global private network

  Global infrastructure provider implements private network to enable unified collaboration and contact centre systems firm to augment and scale networks to accommodate rapid growth and spikes in demand

• December 02, 2020 02 Dec'20

  Comms giants flow to edge of Amazon to boost 5G enterprise, industrial applications

  Vodafone and Verizon announce partnerships with cloud giant to offer edge computing for use cases including autonomous vehicles, security, smart cities, healthcare and live interactive video streaming

• December 02, 2020 02 Dec'20

  Three continues UK 5G roll-out

  UK operator now offers 5G in 154 towns and cities serviced from over 800 sites across the UK and announces partnership with Ericsson that includes roll-out of 5G and improvements to 4G network