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Telecoms networks and broadband communications
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January 24, 2017
24
Jan'17
GDS signals intent to move public sector off PSN
Government Digital Service’s Technology Leaders Network determines that the internet is an adequate solution to support the vast majority of public sector work
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January 20, 2017
20
Jan'17
BT draws fire over broadband price hike
Consumer broadband groups have hit out after BT put up its broadband prices
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January 19, 2017
19
Jan'17
Viasat builds IoT network for connected vehicle insurance
Satellite connectivity services supplier’s worldwide internet of things network will support customers operating connected vehicles
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January 16, 2017
16
Jan'17
Network overhaul speeds up business for motor racing venue
Rockingham Motor Speedway in Northamptonshire beefs up network infrastructure to support expansive business plans
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January 15, 2017
15
Jan'17
The evolution of smart Dubai
Aisha Bin Bishr, director general at Smart Dubai Office, discusses how Dubai is evolving as a smart city with the support of local telecoms provider Du.
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January 12, 2017
12
Jan'17
TechUK launches framework to build public trust in the IoT
Tech sector association techUK wants to help overcome public distrust in the internet of things
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January 10, 2017
10
Jan'17
Brexit should not hinder 5G development, says report
A report commissioned by the government claims the UK’s 2016 vote to leave the European Union should have minimal impact on the country’s ability to lead on the development of 5G networks
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January 04, 2017
04
Jan'17
Dubai-based Aramex optimises branch office connectivity
How global logistics firm streamlined its branch office operations in the Middle East
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December 23, 2016
23
Dec'16
Top 10 networking stories of 2016
A look back at Computer Weekly’s most-read networking stories of 2016
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December 21, 2016
21
Dec'16
European court delivers blow to Snoopers’ Charter
Parts of the controversial Investigatory Powers Act relating to the bulk collection of communications data have been ruled unlawful by the European Court of Justice
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December 15, 2016
15
Dec'16
Industry backs call for government action on 5G
The mobile industry has rallied around this week’s National Infrastructure Commission report on 5G and telecoms
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December 08, 2016
08
Dec'16
More than 2,000 TalkTalk routers hijacked by Mirai botnet variant
Security researchers are urging ISPs to issue emergency patches for Marai botnet infections after 2,374 TalkTalk routers were linked in a regional botnet
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December 06, 2016
06
Dec'16
Ofcom reveals duct and pole sharing proposals for fibre broadband
Regulator has made a number of suggestions to make it easier for broadband providers to get access to BT Openreach’s ducts and poles
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December 05, 2016
05
Dec'16
Top 10 ANZ enterprise IT stories of 2016
Here is a rundown of Computer Weekly’s most popular ANZ enterprise IT articles for 2016
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November 29, 2016
29
Nov'16
BT and Openreach to split: but what will change as a result?
The telecoms industry has welcomed Ofcom’s decision to legally split BT and Openreach, but what, if anything, will actually change?
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November 29, 2016
29
Nov'16
Ofcom to legally separate BT and Openreach
Telecoms regulator Ofcom is to push ahead with plans to require the legal separation of BT and Openreach
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November 21, 2016
21
Nov'16
Ofcom to block BT-EE from spectrum bid
Ofcom opens a new consultation on the delayed auction of ex-MoD radio spectrum for mobile broadband, but hopes to bar BT-EE from bidding for parts of it, citing competition concerns
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November 18, 2016
18
Nov'16
Nestlé picks Telefónica to build IoT for coffee machines
Nestlé’s professional business services unit will incorporate internet of things technology into its coffee machines in pursuit of greater efficiency and customer satisfaction
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November 18, 2016
18
Nov'16
Ordnance Survey to lay groundwork for UK 5G networks
The government has asked Ordnance Survey to develop a planning and mapping tool to help determine the future locations of 5G mobile network infrastructure
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November 17, 2016
17
Nov'16
ASA calls for clarity on broadband speed claims
The Advertising Standards Agency turns its attention to how broadband providers advertise the speed of their packages, amid fears that consumers may be misled
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November 11, 2016
11
Nov'16
White space spectrum to bring wireless broadband to Isle of Arran
Suppliers Nominet and Broadway Partners collaborate to trial the use of TV white space spectrum to improve broadband coverage on the Isle of Arran in Scotland
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October 26, 2016
26
Oct'16
Botched IT migration cost Vodafone customers thousands
Ofcom imposes multimillion-pound fine on mobile operator after an investigation uncovered multiple failings arising from a problematic IT systems migration
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October 25, 2016
25
Oct'16
BT builds phone boxes for the internet age
BT has announced plans to roll out a free London-wide wireless internet and phone service
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October 19, 2016
19
Oct'16
Matt Hancock calls for market to lead on full FTTP broadband
Digital and culture secretary used his keynote speech at Broadband World Forum to call for a national market-led fibre-to-the-premise roll-out, and pledged government support to make it happen
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October 16, 2016
16
Oct'16
Dubai smart city will be the talk of GITEX
Global experts in urban planning and smart technology will discuss the important role Dubai will play in supporting the development of smart cities in the Middle East
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October 03, 2016
03
Oct'16
TalkTalk overhauls broadband packages to challenge rivals
Internet service provider TalkTalk throws down the gauntlet to its rivals by making a number of changes to its packages that it claims will put customers' interests first
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September 28, 2016
28
Sep'16
Business secretary calls for national broadband upgrade
In a speech to the Institute of Directors’ annual conference, Greg Clark calls for a major broadband upgrade to support the reinvention of the government’s industrial strategy
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September 20, 2016
20
Sep'16
Digital Catapult sets up London-wide IoT network
The Digital Catapult is launching a London-wide internet of things network to support digital startups and SMEs as they develop applications and use-cases
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September 12, 2016
12
Sep'16
MaidSafe secure internet concept enters testing phase
Scottish internet startup MaidSafe brings its vision for a more private and secure approach to the web a step closer to reality
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September 05, 2016
05
Sep'16
Silverstone Circuit pilots smart transport service at 2016 British MotoGP
Silverstone Circuit tests InterDigital’s oneTransport traffic flow management service at the 2016 British Grand Prix MotoGP
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August 31, 2016
31
Aug'16
IoT will help ease transition to renewables, says National Grid chief
The National Grid’s chief executive, Nicola Shaw, wants to use the internet of things to balance energy demand as the UK transitions to renewable energy sources
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August 12, 2016
12
Aug'16
Care charity Avante enhances unified communications capabilities with 3CX
Kent-based residential care charity Avante Care and Support installed an IP PBX to manage telephony across multiple sites and a mobile workforce
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August 11, 2016
11
Aug'16
Google Fiber to expand tests of gigabit-speed wireless broadband
Google Fiber plans to expand tests of wireless broadband to accelerate the roll-out of low-cost superfast internet across the US
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August 10, 2016
10
Aug'16
MI5 staff repeatedly overrode data surveillance rules
Security service MI5 is responsible for 210 “clear contraventions” over five years for the way it accessed private internet and telephone data
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August 04, 2016
04
Aug'16
Slow broadband causes widespread stress, campaigners claim
A report compiled for the ISP-led Fix Britain’s Internet campaign has said that millions of people are experiencing stress and anxiety because of slow and unreliable broadband
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August 02, 2016
02
Aug'16
Broadband connection voucher SMEs generate substantial ROI
London SMEs that received help in getting online through the government’s broadband connection voucher scheme in 2015 are generating much more money, according to a report
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July 28, 2016
28
Jul'16
BT sales increase 35% in 2016 Q2 with EE and broadband boosts
BT Group reported a 35% increase in revenue as it benefits from its EE acquisition and a large share of the broadband market
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July 14, 2016
14
Jul'16
CIO Interview: Elly Resende, CIO, Rio 2016 Olympics
As Rio de Janeiro gets ready to host the Olympics, Computer Weekly speaks to the man in charge of its IT
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July 13, 2016
13
Jul'16
Panera transforms digital infrastructure with Cisco
At Cisco Live in Las Vegas, Blaine Hurst from café chain Panera explained how he transformed the company’s infrastructure based on Cisco and Apple devices
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July 08, 2016
08
Jul'16
McLaren-Honda rebuilds network platform on NTT foundations
McLaren-Honda Formula 1 team embarks on three-year technology partnership with NTT Communications
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July 08, 2016
08
Jul'16
Anglian Water picks Arqiva to run smartmeter network
Network supplier Arqiva is to build a fixed network in Newmarket to showcase a trial smartmeter project
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July 06, 2016
06
Jul'16
Openreach starts duct and pole sharing trials for broadband delivery
Openreach enlists five broadband services providers to take part in a trial of processes for sharing access to its duct and pole infrastructure
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June 30, 2016
30
Jun'16
UK top for mobile broadband speed, says Akamai
Akamai’s latest State of the Internet report says the average mobile broadband user in the UK can expect to get a service speed close to 30Mbps
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June 17, 2016
17
Jun'16
Euro Championship network traffic spike highlights OTT boom
The BBC and EE both reported massive spikes in network traffic during the England versus Wales clash at Euro 2016
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June 15, 2016
15
Jun'16
Openreach announces SME FTTP service roll-out
A number of cities are to receive a fibre-to-the-premises broadband service specifically designed for small to medium-sized enterprises
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June 07, 2016
07
Jun'16
Internet traffic to triple by 2020, says Cisco
The latest edition of Cisco’s Visual Networking Index predicts a near tripling of internet traffic during the coming years as more than a billion people come online
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June 06, 2016
06
Jun'16
Government reaches accord over ESN in National Parks England
The Home Office reaches an agreement with National Parks England over the provision of mobile coverage for the emergency services
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June 01, 2016
01
Jun'16
Gotthard Base Tunnel opens with 4G coverage throughout
Rail passengers travelling through the Gotthard Base Tunnel in Switzerland will be able to access 4G LTE connectivity throughout their journey
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May 18, 2016
18
May'16
Queen’s Speech sets out plans for Digital Economy Bill
The Queen’s Speech announced plans to make the UK a world leader in the digital economy and reiterated a commitment to making fast broadband a legal right
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May 17, 2016
17
May'16
Vodafone CEO hints at return to growth for mobile operator as full-year results drop
Mobile operator Vodafone shares details of its full-year financial results, while talking up the role cloud has to play in its ability to deliver low-cost services