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Mobile apps and software
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July 03, 2023
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Jul'23
5G takes its intended place in UK mobile
Study from specialist network analyst finds mobile games and video users’ experience over 5G is more consistent and drops less at busy hours of the day than when using 4G infrastructures
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June 30, 2023
30
Jun'23
5G can improve society more than AI
Vodafone reveals that over half of UK adults believe 5G has the potential to improve their day-to-day life, more so than artificial intelligence, and points to potentially massively lucrative 5G use cases
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June 29, 2023
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Jun'23
Oxa strengthens leadership team to drive next phase of autonomous vehicle growth
Autonomous vehicle software developer bolsters executive leadership team with new chief product engineering officer and chief people officer
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June 29, 2023
29
Jun'23
Brits are using healthcare apps without proper checks
As mobile health app acceptance increases, people are taking risks by using them without any advice from their medical professionals, finds survey
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June 27, 2023
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Jun'23
Intelsat and Lintasarta expand Indonesian connectivity
Nearly 400 remote sites in the world’s largest archipelago have received first ever connectivity through deal between local telco and satellite operator
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June 27, 2023
27
Jun'23
Army enlists BT Wi-Fi to support smart bases project
Five-year contract covering more than 150 sites across UK to deliver managed Wi-Fi services and enhance security, improving experience for soldiers on bases, even in remote locations
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June 26, 2023
26
Jun'23
SES-18 C-band satellite goes operational
New craft comes onstream in what is said to represent one of the final milestones as operator taps into expected rich vein of services based at key wireless spectrum band
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June 26, 2023
26
Jun'23
Nokia claims 5G fixed wireless access distance record
Finnish comms tech provider reveals test showing world-record download speed for 5G fixed wireless access that paves the way for cost-effective, extended-range, high-quality internet connectivity
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June 26, 2023
26
Jun'23
HSBC leaving Canary Wharf headquarters
HSBC is to leave its current Canary Wharf headquarters by 2027 as hybrid-working policies reduce demand for office space
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June 26, 2023
26
Jun'23
Ericsson and Proptivity claim first with neutral host-led shared indoor 5G radio access
Leading comms tech provider and partner unveil shareable indoor 5G solution said to ‘vastly’ improve user experience and lower power consumption by up to 70% and equipment footprint by up to 80% compared with legacy technologies
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June 23, 2023
23
Jun'23
Vodafone unveils UK’s first consumer 5G standalone mobile network 5G Ultra
UK operator claims to be first of its kind in the country to offer a 5G Standalone network and that customers will be able to experience the most technologically advanced 5G network in the UK.
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June 23, 2023
23
Jun'23
Mid-band cloud on horizon but global 5G subs smash billion barrier
Research from comms tech provider shows global operators continue to invest in 5G, with mobile 5G subscriptions set to reach 1.5 billion globally by the end of 2023 and 4.6 billion by 2028
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June 22, 2023
22
Jun'23
Health and care staff have three months to move to latest NHS patient record service
NHS England has told health and care workers they have until the end of September to switch to the latest patient record system
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June 21, 2023
21
Jun'23
Interview: Paul Cooper, director of technology operations, River Island
Retailer River Island has had a recent in-store technology overhaul, making it easier for shop staff to cater to customers
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June 19, 2023
19
Jun'23
Huawei slams EU high-risk supplier claims as against principles of free trade
Comms tech giant comes out swinging against being singled out by EC commissioner as having high-risk supplier status in 5G mobile infrastructures
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June 19, 2023
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Jun'23
Jordan’s Ahli Bank launches app on cloud-native platform
Middle East bank launches app on latest cloud-native banking platform from Google-inspired company
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June 19, 2023
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Jun'23
Software République unveils H1st vision connected vehicle
Consortium introduces ‘revolution’ in mobility, with connected vehicle bringing together 20 concrete operational innovations, offering a ‘true experience’ beyond automotive mobility
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June 15, 2023
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Jun'23
Qualcomm unveils video collaboration platform suite
Mobile technology giant unveils suite of artificial intelligence-based platforms focused on collaboration devices to accelerate design and deployment of variety video-conferencing product
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June 15, 2023
15
Jun'23
Vodafone, Three merge UK businesses
Leading telcos come together to create UK’s third large-scale UK operator designed to level competitive playing field and increase competition to UK’s two leading converged operators
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June 14, 2023
14
Jun'23
Banks still investing heavily in legacy payments systems
Banks are missing out on additional revenues through payment services because they are stuck with inflexible legacy payments systems.
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June 13, 2023
13
Jun'23
UK government unveils plan to boost connectivity
UK authorities announce scheme to improve connectivity across the country, with satellite-based service kicking off in Scottish islands, a new smart street furniture programme and an agreement with Australia to increase telecoms diversity
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June 13, 2023
13
Jun'23
Delivery charges and slow payments have customers abandoning baskets
Customer expectation has been on the rise, both on and offline, and no-code automation firm Primer finds there are several reasons why consumers are choosing not to checkout
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June 13, 2023
13
Jun'23
Enterprise and industrial metaverses exceeding expectations
Across use cases, particularly industrial and enterprise, early metaverse adopters report benefits more often than companies still in the planning phase, with capex reduction and sustainability showing largest difference
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June 12, 2023
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Jun'23
Elisa taps Ericsson for 5G standalone first
Nordic operator and leading comms tech provider claim successful launch of in-service software upgrade capability dual-mode 5G Core solution that powers live production 5G standalone network
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June 12, 2023
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Jun'23
KDDI looks for power reduction through TIP Backbone Routers
KDDI to deploy Telecom Infra Project distributed disaggregated backbone routers to carry live internet traffic to help reduce power consumption
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June 08, 2023
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Jun'23
Netherlands enables contactless payments on entire public transport network
All modes of public transport now accept payments using contactless technology after the completion of major project in the Netherlands
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June 07, 2023
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Jun'23
Open banking regulator sets out next steps
Plans for ongoing evolution of the UK open banking sector have been set out by regulator in bid to grow the open banking sector in a ‘safe, scalable and economically sustainable way’
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June 06, 2023
06
Jun'23
Mercedes Pay turns vehicles into payment devices
German car manufacturer add contactless payment feature to enable drivers to find and book parking spaces and pay automatically when they arrive
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June 01, 2023
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Jun'23
NBN unveils uncapped data plan for remote Australia
Following a successful trial to examine delivery of an improved satellite service, including the capability to achieve faster burst speeds of up to 100Mbps, an uncapped usage plan has been launched to address data needs of rural Australia
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June 01, 2023
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Jun'23
Qualcomm beefs up Snapdragon Space XR Developer Platform for immersive future
Mobile platform technology giant launches immersive technology designed to create a cross-device, extended and augmented reality ecosystem that will enable head-worn experiences from existing smartphone applications
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June 01, 2023
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Jun'23
Europe’s cellular networks viable alternatives to broadband, LEO satellites
Research finds that 5G download speeds of nearly 1Gbps were found in four out of the top five cities tested, and were equal to that of satellite and fixed networks
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May 31, 2023
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May'23
BT claims UK first with 5G-enabled, immersive, interactive simulation experience
Leading UK telco launches connected spaces that offer fully immersive experiences by combining interactive 360-degree video content with extended reality technology
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May 31, 2023
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May'23
Shanghai ranked world’s top smart city for 2023
Research shows savings from smart city deployments reaching $249bn globally, with Asia and North America dominating list of top switched-on urban environments
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May 30, 2023
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May'23
How Pendula is driving customer communications
The Australian startup’s conversational messaging platform lets businesses draw on internal and external data to cross-sell and upsell their offerings while improving customer retention
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May 30, 2023
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May'23
Oxbotica scales mission under new brand
Leading autonomous vehicles logistics firm changes name to reflect global vision and go-to-market strategy in North America for its suite of self-driving software and services.
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May 25, 2023
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May'23
Qualcomm drives Opel connectivity, aligns with Microsoft for on-device AI
Mobile platform provider announces partnership to make generative AI more affordable, reliable and private by moving queries and inferencing to edge devices and provider’s infotainment platform for small car bestseller
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May 25, 2023
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May'23
Fintech pioneer Anne Boden steps aside from challenger bank CEO role
Fintech pioneer to step aside for a new CEO after 10 years building a UK banking unicorn
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May 25, 2023
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May'23
Soracom claims North America’s largest IoT coverage area
Advanced connectivity provider’s US-MAX plan aims to offer multicarrier IoT services across leading mobile network providers including AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon
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May 25, 2023
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May'23
Digital channels thriving for M&S but profits down
Many of M&S’s digital offerings have gained more users over the past year, but after a long programme of transformation, profits are still smaller this year than last
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May 25, 2023
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May'23
Sateliot, S4IoT look to increase global food security with beehive monitoring technology
Low-Earth orbit nanosatellite constellation to deliver 5G satellite connectivity to allow beekeepers to monitor the temperature, weight and humidity of beehives and track pollination
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May 24, 2023
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May'23
Contract wins in UK, Australia as Motorola unveils integrated public safety technology suite
City of London Police, UK Department of Justice and Fire and Rescue New South Wales take on suite of services designed to offer seamless collaboration between frontline teams, vehicles and control rooms
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May 24, 2023
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May'23
JPMorgan’s UK digital retail bank adds more than a million customers in a year
The app-based bank launched in the UK by US giant JPMorgan has added one million customers in the past 12 months
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May 23, 2023
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May'23
Connectivity issues cost UK economy millions
Study shows investment from UK government in cellular connectivity is holding back businesses, especially in rural areas
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May 22, 2023
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May'23
UK government announces tender for user services on emergency services network
Next phase in controversial mobile network for UK emergency services sees request for Mobile Services Supplier to provide radio access network infrastructure and related services in contract valued over £900m
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May 19, 2023
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May'23
Citymesh deploys Nokia turnkey 5G-connected drone platform for emergency services
Comms tech provider’s drone platform to offer secure 5G-connected drone services across Belgium, with remotely managed, real-time aerial data collection to allow emergency services to make informed responses
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May 17, 2023
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May'23
Vodafone to axe 11,000 jobs in Europe after ‘not good enough’ financial year
Axe set to swing on Vodafone staff after fiscal year 2023 shows performance slowdown, with turnaround strategy to be based on customers, simplicity and growth
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May 15, 2023
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May'23
ServiceNow looks to transform retail IoT and beyond with G2K acquisition
Digital workflow company to add AI-based smart IoT technology provider to its portfolio to enable businesses to use digital and in-store data with enterprise-grade business processes
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May 15, 2023
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May'23
Online sales suffer as consumers hit shops for bargains
While overall shopping figures saw year-on-year growth in April 2023, online sales took a hit as shoppers look for cheaper goods in stores
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May 15, 2023
15
May'23
Consumers, operators and governments drive Fixed Wireless Access market
Analyst predicts rosy future ahead for Fixed Wireless Access as 5G flourishes on a global basis, becoming a major source of revenue for operators globally over the next seven years
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May 12, 2023
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May'23
Solid Q2 sees Amdocs make acquisition, drive international partnerships
Communications software and services provider announces record second quarter revenues with high rate of successful project deployment