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February 21, 2022
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Feb'22
Open banking surpasses five million UK customers
Upwards of five million people in the UK are using open banking services as the financial sector’s fintech revolution gathers pace
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February 21, 2022
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Feb'22
Amazon and Visa resolve UK credit card ban threat
Companies reach ‘broad, global agreement that includes the acceptance of Visa at all Amazon stores and sites’
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February 21, 2022
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Feb'22
New consultation on legal direction to restrict use of Huawei in UK telecoms networks
UK government is consulting on its proposed legal instruments to mandate the removal of all Huawei equipment from 5G networks by the end of 2027
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February 18, 2022
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Feb'22
Nokia, Kyndryl create global private network and edge computing alliance
Comms technology provider and IT infrastructure services company form partnership to focus on flexible, reliable and secure LTE and 5G private wireless connectivity services for enterprise customers
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February 18, 2022
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Feb'22
Energy efficiency takes centre stage in new Ericsson 5G portfolio
Pre-MWC briefing sees Swedish comms tech leader introduce new radio access network technology led by the flagship dual-band antenna, said to consume 25% less power than current product
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February 18, 2022
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Feb'22
January 2022 saw low growth in online sales
Slow start to the year with minimal growth for online sales as pandemic drop-off has more people heading back to the highstreet
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February 18, 2022
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Feb'22
Lawyers say ‘unprecedented’ secrecy deprived EncroChat defendants of fair trials
Lawyers from seven countries say it is impossible for their clients to challenge the accuracy, authenticity, reliability and legality of the evidence against them
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February 18, 2022
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Feb'22
India warms to telehealth amid pandemic
Covid-19 has accelerated adoption of telehealth services in India as more healthcare providers look to offer medical treatment and assistance without risking infections
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February 17, 2022
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Feb'22
UK enterprises prioritise real-world 5G benefits over sophisticated use cases
Study finds more than half of enterprises plan to invest in 5G within three years and many are drawn to private networks, but confidence around implementation appears to stall
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February 17, 2022
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Feb'22
Wyld Networks and Agrology team to enable satellite IoT in agriculture
Predictive agricultural technology provider to integrate satellite-based internet of things connectivity into core platform for global, 24/7 data collection
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February 16, 2022
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Feb'22
EU accelerates space connectivity programme
European Commission puts forward a plan for an EU space-based secure communication system designed to ensure long-term availability of worldwide uninterrupted access to secure and cost-effective satellite connectivity services
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February 16, 2022
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Feb'22
Juniper Networks begins Open RAN use case trial with Vodafone and Parallel Wireless
Leading operator, cloud-native Open RAN company and AI-driven networks provider team on software-driven architecture project to showcase route to enhanced mobile business opportunities and critical user experiences
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February 16, 2022
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Feb'22
Hitachi Energy brings 5G connectivity to mission-critical ops
Power tech firm brings 5G connectivity to mission-critical industrial and utility operations, deploying routers to enable a hybrid wireless network described as fast, secure and reliable
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February 16, 2022
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Feb'22
Virgin Media O2 accelerates Londoners’ 5G coverage
Recently merged operator’s 5G coverage in UK metropolitan area extends to over two-thirds of population coverage and company commits to reaching half of the UK’s population in 2023
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February 15, 2022
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Feb'22
Global investor community flocks to 5G
5G is now a reality, but how to make money from it remains a question. Research unearths insights that could offer direction on the specific industries in which to make returns on investment in next-generation networks
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February 15, 2022
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Feb'22
Stadium trial is latest success in 5G Vista project
Multi-supplier project to explore valuable commercial opportunities of 5G technologies announces successful trial at a live football match
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February 15, 2022
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Feb'22
OneWeb adds 34 more satellites to growing LEO network
In its 10th launch since December 2020, satellite broadband company brings total in-orbit constellation to 428 satellites, two-thirds of planned LEO satellite fleet that will deliver high-speed, low-latency global connectivity
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February 15, 2022
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Feb'22
UK finance regulator effects changes to ‘buy now, pay later’ contract terms
BNPL finance providers have agreed to make their contracts with consumers fairer, amid concerns
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February 15, 2022
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Feb'22
Vodafone UK to deploy Oracle tech to support 5G standalone network core
Leading UK operator taps IT giant for cloud-native network policy solution to help accelerate new 5G services and get 5G offerings into the hands of customers more quickly
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February 15, 2022
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Feb'22
NatWest group shutters 32 more branches as digital shift continues
Banking group announces more branch closures as part of its digital transformation, but promises that no customers will be left behind
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February 14, 2022
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Feb'22
Mavenir intros intelligent IoT platform for smarter analytics
New internet-of-things technology is designed to converge hardware stacks and common software frameworks to produce optimised insights for enterprise users in real-world IoT initiatives
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February 11, 2022
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Feb'22
Operator 5G engagements increase by more than 50% in 2021
Research from mobile test and assurance services provider shows that standalone core, network cloudification and operational agility drive accelerating 5G roll-outs, with service assurance rapidly gathering pace
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February 10, 2022
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Feb'22
Infovista introduces solution to deploy and scale 5G networks with maximum ROI
Network lifecycle automation firm launches AI/ML-based network planning, optimisation and modelling solution aiming to deliver 5G mobile network with the highest revenue potential
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February 10, 2022
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Feb'22
Samsung, Amdocs collaborate for private 5G at Howard University
Comms tech and software providers partner to deploy Citizens Broadband Radio Service private 5G network across Howard University’s campus in Washington DC
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February 09, 2022
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Feb'22
New plans to slash red tape from 5G roll-out and improve mobile phone connectivity
Government announces eight pilots to simplify local authority processes to speed up 4G and 5G deployment, allowing telecoms firms to get easier access to public buildings and street lights, bus shelters and traffic lights
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February 09, 2022
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Feb'22
NTT teams with ServiceNow to help enterprises realise benefits of private 5G
Combined capabilities from global technology services provider and cloud computing platform to enable an AI-powered, end-to-end workflow management and service automation platform
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February 08, 2022
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Feb'22
Ferrari accelerates digital transformation with Qualcomm strategic technology collaboration
Leading mobile processor firm inks deal to be systems solutions provider for legendary motor marque in strategic technology collaboration aimed at helping to boost the manufacturer’s digital transformation
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February 08, 2022
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Feb'22
5G networks increase content consumption
Study reveals a near-$20bn spike in carrier billing spend over the next two years, driven by the growth in 5G-based mobile gaming and video subscriptions
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February 08, 2022
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Feb'22
BT announces managing director of Incubation for Digital unit
Innovation leader announced for digital unit as it aims to build a customer-centric digital organisation to bring products and services to customers and create new opportunities
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February 08, 2022
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Feb'22
UK fintech investment sees sevenfold increase in a year
UK fintech investment rose from $5.2bn in 2020 to $37.3bn in 2021, with 603 private equity, venture capital and merger and acquisition deals
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February 07, 2022
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Feb'22
LATAM Airlines taps Intelsat to support in-flight connectivity on new Airbus fleet
Aircraft’s satellite-based communications claimed to offer the best connectivity experience across Latin America
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February 07, 2022
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Feb'22
6G to have ripple effects on business and society ‘barely imaginable’ today
Research study outlines key attributes of the vision of 6G communications, including its foundational and enabling technologies, and the potential it will deliver to industries and economies alike
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February 07, 2022
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Feb'22
WM5G expands 5G remit to address challenges in urban settings
Growing 5G hothouse in UK’s industrial heartland announces new education events designed to explore the possibilities and opportunities that next-generation infrastructures can bring to urban settings
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February 04, 2022
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Feb'22
Vodafone Business teams with RingCentral to deliver cloud communications
New cloud-based comms platform set to enable UK operator’s mobility and 5G capabilities to give customers more choice, flexibility and simplicity in workforce collaboration and remote working
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February 04, 2022
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Feb'22
Cisco pitches into private 5G, reveals hybrid work technology slate
Comms and collaboration technology services giant introduces new technologies to help businesses rapidly scale networks and digitise operations
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February 04, 2022
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Feb'22
Users set to skip Wi-Fi 6E as campus switch market grows more quickly than expected
Potential tough times ahead for Wi-Fi 6E, but digital transformation initiatives have been accelerated by the pandemic, spurring new network requirements and putting pressure on IT managers to upgrade their networks
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February 04, 2022
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Feb'22
Verizon takes 5G Ultra Wideband to support research at Caltech and Penn State
US operator rolls out 5G to support innovation and research at Pennsylvania State University and mobile edge computing at the Caltech Centre for Autonomous Systems and Technologies
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February 03, 2022
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Feb'22
6GHz Wi-Fi spectrum critical to enable Australian technology innovation
Global spectrum organisation calls on Australia to set aside the full 1200MHz of available 6GHz spectrum for Wi-Fi applications under the country’s communications and media authority licensing framework
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February 03, 2022
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Feb'22
CommScope and Parallel push Open RAN
Further acceleration in the field of open radio access networks as comms tech provider CommScope collaborates with Meta Connectivity to promote standard designs and interoperability testing across Open RAN ecosystem, while O-RAN-compliant software ...
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February 03, 2022
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Feb'22
UAE chooses Accenture to develop national payments platform
Consortium led by Accenture to build new payments infrastructure in the United Arab Emirates
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February 03, 2022
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Feb'22
IoT surges as Vodafone claims solid third quarter
Mixed bag of growth in key European markets but global operator claims steady progress in third quarter of financial year, with IoT showing demand in flagship arena
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February 03, 2022
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Feb'22
French Supreme Court raises constitutional questions over EncroChat hacking secrecy
Conseil Constitutionnel to decide whether ‘defence secrecy’ over state EncroChat cryptophone hacking breaches French constitution
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February 03, 2022
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Feb'22
Samsung and Amdocs collaborate on 4G and 5G private network solutions
Communications software and services provider teams with leading comms tech provider to deliver end-to-end 4G and 5G private network solutions, speeding and simplifying the deployment of 5G-ready CBRS solutions to industries such as education, ...
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February 01, 2022
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Feb'22
Orange Spain claims largest 5G network deployment on 700 MHz band
Global telco announces what it says is the largest 5G network deployment plan on the 700 MHz frequency band in Spain
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January 31, 2022
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Jan'22
NEC acquires Blue Danube Systems
Open RAN comms technology proponent and provider swoops for mobile network tech supplier to enhance its 5G product portfolio and customer support capability
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January 31, 2022
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Jan'22
Huawei retains 5G RAN leadership
As 5G flourishes across Asia-Pacific, analyst finds Chinese telecoms equipment and services giant is defying bans on its technology to claim leadership in 5G radio access networks
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January 31, 2022
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Jan'22
Nokia, China Mobile and MediaTek claim 5G standalone speed record
Shanghai trial claimed to achieve new 5G standalone speed record of almost 3Gbps in downlink throughput
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January 28, 2022
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Jan'22
Manchester United signs Extreme Networks to modernise in-stadium connectivity experience
Football club sets out to transform the fan experience and increase its capability to deliver low-latency and secure digital services via fast and reliable Wi-Fi connectivity
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January 28, 2022
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Jan'22
Verizon Business and Atos team on predictive analytics 5G edge solution
Business communications services and products provider announces partnership with digital transformation firm to power predictive analytics solutions with private 5G multi-access edge computing for businesses, in particular those working in ...
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January 27, 2022
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Jan'22
UK spectrum sharing should be a spectrum policy priority, says UK SPF
UK Spectrum Policy Forum and Ofcom makes call for mobile spectrum sharing to be a policy priority as demand is expected to increase in the coming years