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September 06, 2021
06
Sep'21
Room for improvement in UK right to repair laws
The UK government introduced right to repair legislation earlier in 2021 to combat the growing issue of electronic waste, but data sanitisation firm Blancco says that while it’s a step in the right direction, there is definitely scope for improvement
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September 03, 2021
03
Sep'21
Hybrid work boom sees 170% increase in TalkTalk full-fibre footprint
Business growth and new ways of working have contributed to increasing investment in UK operator’s FTTP offering and wider business network over the past year as demand for reliable, gigabit broadband soars
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August 06, 2021
06
Aug'21
Apple unveils plans to scan US iPhones for child sex abuse images
Apple will introduce child sexual abuse material detection for US users later this year, but some experts are worried that the technology could be repurposed to scan phones for other kinds of content
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August 04, 2021
04
Aug'21
Nokia, Taiwan Mobile claim first 5G carrier aggregation call in standalone architecture
Trial declared successful in aggregating spectrum in the 700MHz and 3500MHz bands for the first time to deliver enhanced connectivity and increased coverage and support Taiwanese operator’s vision to deliver 5G services.
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June 23, 2021
23
Jun'21
Time to patch increases significantly during pandemic
New data from US-based endpoint management specialist Automox reveals some of the challenges security teams face in keeping up with endpoint security
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June 21, 2021
21
Jun'21
Parliamentary devices left in taxis, buses, trains and pubs
Nearly 100 devices belonging to parliamentary staffers, including MPs and peers, were lost or stolen over the course of 2019 and 2020
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June 01, 2021
01
Jun'21
Sustained demand for PCs continues, at least for another 12 months
Digitisation and the return to work, albeit in a hybrid fashion, are driving demand for PCs – but supply is plagued by component shortages
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May 11, 2021
11
May'21
Business Finland rolls out 5G industrial initiative
Finland is incentivising technology businesses to invest in 5G research and development to create export opportunities
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April 27, 2021
27
Apr'21
Apple OS updates patch multiple security holes
The much-heralded release of the privacy-centric iOS 14.5 also brings patches for multiple CVEs, and users of Apple smartphones, tablets and notebooks are best advised to update as soon as possible
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April 08, 2021
08
Apr'21
Future working models at big banks begin to fall into place
Banks traditionally lead the way in technology adoption, but what can businesses take from their post-Covid-19 remote-working strategies?
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April 07, 2021
07
Apr'21
Irish employees’ ‘right to disconnect’ enshrined in code of practice
A code of practice giving employees the ‘right to disconnect’ from work and not engage in electronic communications outside of their normal hours has come into effect in Ireland
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March 02, 2021
02
Mar'21
Goldman Sachs CEO comments highlight need for home working balance
The remote working revolution has been prominent in the banking sector and organisations have a balancing act to perform once the pandemic passes
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March 01, 2021
01
Mar'21
Covid accelerates Bradford University remote working project
Pandemic injected fuel into university’s existing project to introduce remote working
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February 25, 2021
25
Feb'21
Tech-enabled hybrid working enables HSBC to cut 40% of its global office space
Bank is making huge reductions in the amount of office space it uses through a global hybrid-working policy
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February 22, 2021
22
Feb'21
Microphones, smartphones, laptops among items stolen from BBC
A total of 105 devices have been stolen from the BBC in the past two years, some of which may have been spirited away by remote workers
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February 05, 2021
05
Feb'21
Mayor of London launches digital inclusion initiative
Taskforce focused on increasing digital inclusion in London will promote digital skills and increase access to devices and connectivity
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February 04, 2021
04
Feb'21
Revolut rewrites policy to include permanent remote working
Challenger finance firm Revolut is redesigning its office spaces and introducing permanent remote working policies
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January 21, 2021
21
Jan'21
Gamarue malware found on government-issued school laptops
Devices handed out by the government to support vulnerable children contain malware that appears to be contacting C2 infrastructure in Russia
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January 12, 2021
12
Jan'21
Virgin Media aims for in-home connectivity transformation with Intelligent WiFi Plus
As it ramps up gigabit network development in locations across the UK, cableco launches Wi-Fi access devices to work with new access system to bring up to three times faster in-home wireless speeds
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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
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November 30, 2020
30
Nov'20
UK government ploughs £3m into 5G test facility
Harwell Campus 5G research facility gets financial boost to assist development of advanced communications for terrestrial and satellite-based broadband networks
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November 26, 2020
26
Nov'20
Government must hold technology companies to account on e-waste
MPs urge UK government and global technology companies to deal with ‘tsunami of electronic waste’, which is throwing away valuable resources vital for building a sustainable future
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November 19, 2020
19
Nov'20
Covid-19 shift to remote working adds to Earth’s growing e-waste problem
The shift to remote working has forced firms to purchase new IT equipment, but many are still lacking sustainable end-of-life processes for their devices
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November 09, 2020
09
Nov'20
Global telcos defy previous performance expectations
Better-performing Asia-Pacific operators lead charge driving analyst to adjust upwards previous forecast for worldwide connectivity services market
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October 29, 2020
29
Oct'20
Victims contest technology firms’ attempt to dismiss cobalt mining deaths case
Technology companies say they cannot be held responsible for the deaths of children mining for the cobalt used in their products
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October 27, 2020
27
Oct'20
Covid crisis proves tech can replace office space and support cost-cutting at Barclays
Bank says it will continue to look at its use of office space as it targets further cost-cutting measures
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October 14, 2020
14
Oct'20
Apple announces new era for 5G with iPhone 12
Even as its growth exceeds earlier expectations, the global 5G market gets rocket fuel with the long-awaited launch of the 5G-compatible iPhone 12
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October 07, 2020
07
Oct'20
More than four-fifths of global workforce rule out return to office full-time
With workforces demanding increased – if not permanent – home networking, research reveals CIOs’ top priorities in planning for new everywhere enterprise, specifically securing mobile devices, apps and users
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October 05, 2020
05
Oct'20
Employees overwhelmingly hostile to workplace monitoring tech
The use of workplace surveillance technologies to monitor and track staff working from home has increased hugely since the start of the pandemic, but most workers say it makes them feel uncomfortable
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October 02, 2020
02
Oct'20
Internet of things vital for post-Covid business success, says report
UK telco Vodafone launches report focused on the impact IoT is having on businesses at a time when their digital capabilities are being put to the test by the Covid-19 pandemic
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September 24, 2020
24
Sep'20
Klaxoon claims new visual standard for collaboration with Board
Teamwork and smart work technology provider takes advantage of lockdown to develop next-generation visual workspace with built-in videoconferencing
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September 16, 2020
16
Sep'20
Nokia accelerates Industry 4.0 with Digital Automation Cloud additions, digitises 5G deployments
Telecoms equipment supplier extends platform capabilities complementing private wireless connectivity while simplifying deployment of 5G network infrastructure
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August 06, 2020
06
Aug'20
Samsung and Microsoft extend Windows and Office 365 integration
Samsung fleshes out OneDrive, Outlook and OneNote integration. Microsoft offers Link to Windows, to extend phones to Windows 10 PCs
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August 05, 2020
05
Aug'20
Extreme delivers secure access to virtual health services in Madrid
Madrid Digital Telehealth Network expands access to essential health services to 1.5 million citizens, ensuring the safety of patients and staff
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August 05, 2020
05
Aug'20
Covid collapses secondary smartphone sales but trade-in values increase
$225 million returned to US mobile device consumers in Q2 2020, down by 50% compared with the same quarter last year, however US consumers see 9% increase in the value of their older devices
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July 30, 2020
30
Jul'20
EE attains leadership in UK mobile network performance in first half of 2020
As the way in which people use networks has dramatically changed over the course of the Covid-19 pandemic, 5G is changing the game in UK mobile, research has found
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July 22, 2020
22
Jul'20
New opportunities for Nordic startups post-Covid-19 as virtual offices become the norm
As companies adjust to digital office life in the pandemic era, a host of Nordic startups are already helping them convert these short-term fixes into long-term strategy
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July 22, 2020
22
Jul'20
Inside Intel’s transition into an enterprise tech company
Computing giant Intel is pushing deeper into the enterprise with investments in data-centric and emerging technologies along with partnerships with local firms to develop new solutions
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July 17, 2020
17
Jul'20
Enterprises need to rethink how end-of-life equipment is dealt with
Electronic waste is a massive and growing problem, but many companies are not recycling or reusing IT equipment, instead opting for physical destruction of the assets
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July 10, 2020
10
Jul'20
UK mobile operators warn removing Huawei tech would cost ‘low billions’ and take five years
Vodafone and BT warn parliamentary committee of serious potential effects on cost, network service availability and 5G roll-out of removing Huawei tech from networks
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June 24, 2020
24
Jun'20
Microsoft Teams usage growth surpasses Zoom
Aternity’s latest Productivity Tracker sees Microsoft fight back against conferencing tool that has enjoyed stellar growth since the Covid-19 lockdowns began
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June 19, 2020
19
Jun'20
Home workers increase digital activity but raise broadband performance issues
Research finds lockdown prompts more engagement with the latest technology and gadgets for the home, but a quarter are concerned about a reduction in broadband performance
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June 15, 2020
15
Jun'20
New Zealand schools to get Wi-Fi 6 in connectivity boost
More than 2,000 schools across New Zealand will be among the first in the country to enjoy the improved coverage and access speeds of Wi-Fi 6
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June 12, 2020
12
Jun'20
Coronavirus outbreak will speed up enterprise automation
Forrester calls for enterprises to automate with empathy as they deploy an increasing range of intelligent technologies to reduce their dependence on human labour
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June 10, 2020
10
Jun'20
Ericsson continues 5G roll-out in the UK, writes down Chinese assets
It’s a classic case of swings and roundabouts for the Swedish communications technology provider, as it cheers UK win for its 5G technology but admits defeat in business in China
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June 05, 2020
05
Jun'20
Global enterprise WLAN market dips in first quarter of 2020
Consumer market buoyed but Covid-19 lockdowns blow headwind into enterprise sector for worldwide wireless local area network market for the first quarter of 2020
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June 04, 2020
04
Jun'20
Small businesses failing on remote worker protection
Only one-third of people working for small businesses have received any guidance from their employers on how to secure their remote working set-up
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June 04, 2020
04
Jun'20
Outlook for 5G remains positive despite Covid-19
While the current health crisis and economic uncertainty will have a short-term impact on adoption of the next-gen network, analyst insists future for 5G remains bright with more than a billion global 5G connections by 2022
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June 03, 2020
03
Jun'20
Worldwide user spending on cloud-based web conferencing technology will grow by nearly 25% in 2020
Global workplace restrictions will drive expansion of cloud conferencing user base throughout 2020, but growth will taper off next year
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June 03, 2020
03
Jun'20
Keeping IT operations running for remote workers
Measuring employee experience and enabling self-service are some of the ways businesses can manage and empower a remote workforce