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Internet of Things (IoT)
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February 26, 2019
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MWC 2019: Industry rallies around the intelligent edge
The ability to process sensor data on intelligent edge devices, then upload to the cloud, was among the themes at this year’s Mobile World Congress
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February 26, 2019
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MWC 2019: Satya Nadella presents intelligent edge vision
Microsoft has unveiled a version of the Xbox Kinect device for business called the Azure Kinect, which sees and hears its environment
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February 25, 2019
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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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BlackBerry acquires Cylance to cement security capability
BlackBerry moves forward with its plans to establish itself as an enterprise security firm, focusing on internet-connected endpoints
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February 22, 2019
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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 20, 2019
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IT professionals are getting ready for the onset of digital twins
While few businesses are running digital twins in production, Gartner expects two-thirds will implement the technology by 2022
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February 14, 2019
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Central Saint Martins hosts Three’s 5G trial for London Fashion Week
Three’s trial 5G network will enable the world’s first augmented reality fashion show at Central Saint Martins, while consumers can test out a prototype network at its flagship store
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February 14, 2019
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Born to be wired
IBM is helping legendary US motorcycle maker Harley-Davidson to get its motor running with a cloud-based service for a new electric bike
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February 14, 2019
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Apple Business Chat powers Npower’s smart meter switch
Energy supplier is using Apple Business Chat to help users through the process of switching onto new smart gas and electricity meters
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February 13, 2019
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London and Helsinki digital partnership challenges big IT platforms
CDOs of London and Helsinki meet at London’s City Hall to sign a city-to-city digital declaration around AI, open data and digital innovation
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February 06, 2019
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Self-driving cars get updated guidelines for trial safety and transparency
The Department for Transport has issued guidance on trial safety and transparency for self-driving cars, and is sticking by its pledge to have self-driving cars on Britain’s roads in the next two years
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February 06, 2019
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Feb'19
Coders and developers: The new heroes of the network?
Cisco is moving towards a software-based future. We chatted to Susie Wee, founder and leader of Cisco developer and innovation programme, DevNet, to find out how she is helping to enable this change
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February 05, 2019
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Civil liberties groups to challenge bulk surveillance and intelligence sharing in Strasbourg
Coalition of campaigning groups wins the right to challenge the UK’s use of bulk surveillance powers, which allows suspicionless surveillance of the population and sharing of intercepted data with overseas intelligence agencies, in European Court of...
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February 05, 2019
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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 31, 2019
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Cisco Live Europe: Intent-based networking meets the IoT head-on
Networking and communications technology supplier Cisco plans to bring intent-based networking techniques to bear on the internet of things
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January 31, 2019
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How Airbus handles IoT network traffic in manufacturing
The internet of things is set to power the fourth industrial revolution, providing data to optimise manufacturing. Airbus is starting to put sensors in aircraft assembly
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January 30, 2019
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Unconfigured IoT is a security risk, warns researcher
Internet of things researcher says unconfigured internet-connected devices are a largely unrecognised cyber security risk to businesses and consumers, and welcomes the increased likelihood of UK IoT legislation
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January 29, 2019
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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 28, 2019
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Brexit won’t curb IT spending
Analyst Gartner expects organisations to carry on buying more IT to support digitisation initiatives
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January 24, 2019
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IoT application vulnerabilities leave devices open to attack
Barracuda Networks calls for internet of things devices to be subject to regular security review after researchers detail the application vulnerabilities of an internet-connected security camera
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January 22, 2019
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Digital Catapult explores LPWAN and IoT for industry
A Connected Factory Demonstrator managed by the Digital Catapult is seeking input from LPWAN and internet of things specialists
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January 21, 2019
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Thailand pushes for Industry 4.0 in ASEAN
Nearly half of the kingdom’s deliverables as chair of ASEAN will be focused on spurring Industry 4.0 developments across the region
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January 18, 2019
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HPE opens Geneva IoT innovation lab to capitalise on edge data
Datacentre equipment provider sees an opportunity on the edge to provide data processing for the internet of things
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January 17, 2019
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Vodafone and IBM prep user clouds for future network tech
Companies expand existing collaboration to enable enterprise customers to prepare for the impact of advanced networking technologies
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January 15, 2019
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O2 powers customer-centric network with Nokia AI
Mobile operator O2 claims Nokia’s AI-driven Service Operation Center platform will help it anticipate its customers’ problems before they know they have problems
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January 15, 2019
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Less than half of firms able to detect IoT breaches, study shows
UK firms have one of the lowest internet-of-things device breach detection capabilities in Europe, a study reveals
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January 14, 2019
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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 11, 2019
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Singapore companies gearing up for hybrid cloud
Traditional datacentres are making way for hybrid cloud adoption among Singapore companies, a study finds
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January 10, 2019
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RSC and Science Museum to lead future audience AR/VR demos
Organisations including the Royal Shakespeare Company, the Science Museum and the Natural History Museum will take part in a series of government-backed demonstrators creating immersive experiences for audiences of the future
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January 10, 2019
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Fife Council upgrades WAN to offer ultrafast broadband services
Public sector sites across Fife in Scotland are to receive a transformational upgrade to their broadband speeds
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January 08, 2019
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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 07, 2019
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BlackBerry licenses security tech to IoT device makers
BlackBerry is to license its secure software development technology to the makers of internet-connected devices to boost IoT security
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January 07, 2019
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Huawei debuts Arm-based chip, eyes broader server market
Huawei’s Kunpeng 920 processor is geared towards big data and infrastructure applications, marking its foray into Arm-based servers that are set to change the dynamics of the datacentre market
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January 02, 2019
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Guide dogs not fazed by self-driving robots
Robotics startup Starship Technologies and charity Guide Dogs are collaborating on a series of tests exploring how service animals interact with robots
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December 31, 2018
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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 19, 2018
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Top 10 Australia IT stories of 2018
Australia continues to cement its position as a leader in mastering and deploying advanced information and communications technology across a large segment of its economy
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December 18, 2018
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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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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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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 17, 2018
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Top 10 ASEAN stories of 2018
Organisations across Southeast Asia have been doubling down on efforts to take the lead in digital transformation initiatives
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December 10, 2018
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Port of Rotterdam uses floating lab to learn about automation in harbour
A ship will soon be converted to a floating laboratory to test automation technologies at the Netherlands port
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December 04, 2018
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Financial institutions’ data at risk despite security spending
Despite increased spending on cyber security, digital transformation and advanced attacks mean financial institutions’ data is still at risk, a report reveals
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November 30, 2018
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APAC healthcare providers reaping digital transformation returns
Digital transformation could potentially double the improvements in integrated care by 2020, study finds
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November 29, 2018
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UK cyber security strategy making ‘good progress’
The National Cyber Security Strategy is making good progress, but there is much left to be done, according to a Cabinet Office official
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November 28, 2018
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HPE shows off first fruits of $4bn edge computing investment
Tech supplier has beefed up its Edgeline portfolio with new hardware and software offerings to make it easier to manage edge devices, applications and data
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November 27, 2018
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Billions missing out on digital society as internet use soars
As global internet usage continues to soar, billions of people around the world are missing out on the potential benefits of getting online, according to Cisco
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November 27, 2018
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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 27, 2018
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Oslo: A hub for the social startup scene
The Norwegian capital is thriving from a unique combination of business agility, a cultural receptiveness to technology, and a social desire to do good
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November 22, 2018
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Smart meter benefits cut by old technology and rising costs
Energy companies may end up spending billions unless they can install smart meters more cheaply
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November 13, 2018
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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