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Mobile networking

• November 27, 2016 27 Nov'16

  Three urges consumers to pressure Ofcom over spectrum

  Three joins forces with TalkTalk, CityFibre and others to urge consumers to put pressure on Ofcom over mobile spectrum capping

• November 25, 2016 25 Nov'16

  One in four Wi-Fi hotspots vulnerable to attack, study finds

  At least one in four Wi-Fi hotspots are open to attack, a study by Kaspersky Lab reveals

• November 23, 2016 23 Nov'16

  Government offers five-year tax holiday on new fibre networks

  In his Autumn Statement, Chancellor Philip Hammond confirms a massive cash injection for broadband and 5G, and announces business rate cuts for new fibre broadband network builds

• November 23, 2016 23 Nov'16

  EE calls on competitors to commit to clarify coverage

  EE CEO Marc Allera calls on his competitors to get behind a new proposal to offer better information on the geographical extent of mobile coverage around the UK

• November 23, 2016 23 Nov'16

  Nationwide breaks norm and opens branch because of technology

  Nationwide Building Society is bringing a bank branch back to Glastonbury to try out new technology on customers

• November 22, 2016 22 Nov'16

  Derbyshire Constabulary picks O2 and Airwave to mobilise police officers

  Derbyshire Constabulary is to outfit its frontline police officers with smartphones and applications in an attempt to improve visibility and efficiency

• November 22, 2016 22 Nov'16

  Chancellor to pledge £400m for FTTP broadband roll-out

  The chancellor is set to announce a major investment in the UK’s broadband infrastructure in the upcoming Autumn Statement

• 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

• 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

• November 17, 2016 17 Nov'16

  Home Office confident in Emergency Services Network delivery despite risks

  The Public Accounts Committee has begun its inquiry into the controversial Emergency Services Network, taking evidence from suppliers, emergency services and the Home Office

• November 17, 2016 17 Nov'16

  Citibank Australia to go cashless as digital technology takes hold

  Citibank will no longer handle cash at its six branches in Australia as digital channels reduce demand for cash transactions

• November 16, 2016 16 Nov'16

  Finland’s Automatia launches real-time platform

  Finnish ATM network operator launches a mobile payments platform that banks and service providers can offer their customers

• November 15, 2016 15 Nov'16

  GSMA calls for global 5G agenda

  As advanced preparations begin for the next World Radiocommunication Conference in 2019, the GSMA calls on governments to work together on a global spectrum plan for 5G

• November 15, 2016 15 Nov'16

  Vodafone softens Brexit stance

  Mobile network operator does not expect the UK leaving the EU to have a significant impact on its ability to carry out business as usual

• November 09, 2016 09 Nov'16

  Global enterprise in midst of major network refresh, says report

  Businesses are upgrading their networks to embrace workplace mobility, IoT and SDN strategies, but are neglecting security, says Dimension Data

• November 09, 2016 09 Nov'16

  Fintech disruption hits UK cheque processing industry

  Cheque processing company makes huge cuts to its operation as new technology reduces demand for its services

• November 08, 2016 08 Nov'16

  CIO interview: David Cooper, interim CIO at Centrica

  Interim CIO at utility company Centrica tells Computer Weekly how his job is more than just keeping the lights on

• November 03, 2016 03 Nov'16

  Police forces struggle with complex IT and a lack of digital skills, says watchdog

  The latest report from police watchdog HMIC discovers that a lack of skills in digital and complex IT systems are major challenges for modern police forces

• November 03, 2016 03 Nov'16

  British Airways to offer hybrid satellite, 4G broadband in Europe

  Satellite communications specialist Inmarsat will provide broadband services for Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia and Vueling using its hybrid EAN network

• October 27, 2016 27 Oct'16

  Government launches inquiry into Emergency Services Network

  The Public Accounts Committee is to scrutinise the controversial Emergency Services Mobile Communications Programme

• October 26, 2016 26 Oct'16

  Property firm flips to Azure to mobilise business processes

  Property consultancy Strutt and Parker engaged cloud services provider 3GI to upgrade its IT systems to Microsoft Azure as more clients demanded a mobile-first approach

• 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

• October 25, 2016 25 Oct'16

  Mobile apps to take over HR technology

  Smartphone apps are the next frontier for human resources technology, according to HR technology analyst Josh Bersin

• October 24, 2016 24 Oct'16

  UAE telco launches mobile wallet

  Etisalat signs deal with technology company to offer its customers a mobile wallet service, as fintech expands in the Middle East

• October 20, 2016 20 Oct'16

  Dutch bank ING returns to the UK with a mobile app

  ING is offering a mobile app that allows consumers to manage accounts with different banks in one place

• October 19, 2016 19 Oct'16

  Ireland to follow UK in setting up national cyber security centre

  The Republic of Ireland plans to set up a national cyber security centre and education programme to improve the security of critical infrastructure, businesses and citizens

• October 18, 2016 18 Oct'16

  Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange uses blockchain for e-voting

  Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange offers controlled access to the AGM information of listed companies through a blockchain-based service

• October 18, 2016 18 Oct'16

  Desktop virtualisation growth to continue in Asean region

  Despite barriers such as cost of implementation and customer preference for mobile technologies, desktop virtualisation will see steady growth in the Asean region

• October 17, 2016 17 Oct'16

  Intelligence agencies collected personal data unlawfully for a decade, says IPT

  UK intelligence agencies have been collecting communications data on the population without adequate oversight for over a decade, according to the Investigatory Powers Tribunal

• 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

• October 14, 2016 14 Oct'16

  Three-quarters of Brits use mobile banking

  Europeans are rapidly taking up mobile banking which, combined with the adoption of contactless cards, is driving the digital payments sector

• October 14, 2016 14 Oct'16

  Nordea bank joins rival’s mobile payment platform

  Nordea signs up to the mobile payments platform from Danske bank for its customers in Denmark and Norway

• October 11, 2016 11 Oct'16

  Samsung kills off Galaxy Note 7

  A day after temporarily suspending production after a spate of battery fires, Samsung finally pulls the plug on its Galaxy Note 7 device

• October 10, 2016 10 Oct'16

  Samsung suspends Galaxy Note 7 production after more fires

  Samsung has temporarily shut down production of its Galaxy Note 7 devices after further reports of battery fires

• October 10, 2016 10 Oct'16

  More virtualisation to come in mature Australian market

  Australia has been hailed as a rapidly growing market for mobile virtualisation

• October 07, 2016 07 Oct'16

  Singapore launches department to drive digital public services

  GovTech agency will work with public sector organisations, the IT industry and citizens to apply technologies to government services

• October 07, 2016 07 Oct'16

  Digital-only Atom banks is open to public

  Following an invite-only launch and some fine-tuning, digital-only Atom bank is now fully open in the UK

• October 06, 2016 06 Oct'16

  Ofcom opens consultation on extra spectrum for 5G mobile

  Ofcom is seeking input from industry and stakeholders on bringing parts of the 3.6GHz to 3.8GHz radio spectrum bands into use to support 5G networks

• October 06, 2016 06 Oct'16

  Artificial intelligence to drive mobile innovation, says GSMA

  The GSMA’s inaugural Global Mobile Trends report predicts that artificial intelligence will soon emerge as a catalyst for development of mobile technology

• October 04, 2016 04 Oct'16

  Bulk surveillance review is ‘fiction’, claims former NSA technical director

  Former NSA technical director Bill Binney talks about the Investigatory Powers Bill and the UK government's independent review of bulk surveillance powers

• September 29, 2016 29 Sep'16

  NGOs challenge UK and US mass surveillance in human rights court

  Privacy International, Liberty and the American Civil Liberties Union are among 10 human rights groups backing a landmark challenge to mass surveillance in the European Court of Human Rights

• September 28, 2016 28 Sep'16

  BlackBerry ends production of mobile phones

  Canadian firm to focus on a strategy built around software development, including security and applications, and mobile device management

• September 28, 2016 28 Sep'16

  5G worth more than €113bn per year to European economy

  An EC-supported study conducted by InterDigital suggests investment in 5G could generate an annual benefit of €113bn by 2025

• September 27, 2016 27 Sep'16

  Mobility is about to enter the post-app era, says Gartner

  At an event in South Africa, Gartner analysts look ahead to an era of mobility that goes beyond apps

• September 26, 2016 26 Sep'16

  Growth in UK smartphone market levels off

  Deloitte’s annual study of UK consumer mobile habits reveals that more than 80% of Brits own or have access to a smartphone, and growth is levelling off

• September 23, 2016 23 Sep'16

  Government enlists startups to develop exporters’ network

  The Department for International Trade selects two startups to help it build an artificial intelligence, peer-to-peer knowledge network

• September 22, 2016 22 Sep'16

  Pizza Hut Hong Kong rips up traditional CRM rule book

  IT director of parent company Jardine Restaurant Group has transformed the way Pizza Hut interacts with customers in Hong Kong and plans the same in Myanmar and Vietnam

• September 21, 2016 21 Sep'16

  Brussels proposes new rules to stop abuse of roaming charge rules

  The European College of Commissioners has proposed new rules to help prevent abuse of the end of mobile roaming charges across the EU

• September 21, 2016 21 Sep'16

  Finland’s OP Financial Group outlines digital ambitions

  Chief digital officer at financial services group describes how new technology is fundamentally changing the business

• September 21, 2016 21 Sep'16

  Mobile connectivity still costing businesses billions

  Despite efforts to bring down the cost of mobile connectivity for business users, a report from iPass shows business travellers are incurring hundreds of pounds of charges every month

• 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

• September 20, 2016 20 Sep'16

  Cyber security a key feature of US rules on self-driving cars

  The US government publishes a policy aimed at ensuring the safety of self-driving cars

• September 19, 2016 19 Sep'16

  Singapore spells out e-payment vision

  Singapore outlines its strategy to use electronic payments to improve things for businesses and consumers

• September 19, 2016 19 Sep'16

  Consumers trust banks more than government for biometric security

  UK citizens think banks are the best organisations to provide biometric authentication for payments

• September 19, 2016 19 Sep'16

  Surrey and Borders NHS Trust launches IoT trial for dementia patients

  A major trial of IoT technology in the homes of vulnerable dementia patients could pave the way for a revolution in how elderly care is delivered in the NHS

• September 16, 2016 16 Sep'16

  EC overhauls telecoms rules to bolster broadband, 5G

  The European Commission is set to make a number of changes to European Union telecoms rules to support ultrafast network connectivity

• September 15, 2016 15 Sep'16

  Emergency Services Network a risky proposition, say auditors

  The Emergency Services Network is untried, untested and carries significant implementation risk, according to the National Audit Office

• September 15, 2016 15 Sep'16

  Third of insurance professionals expect technology-based suppliers to disrupt market

  Companies using technology platforms to offer insurance will be increasingly common, and a larger variety of insurance products will be available as a result

• September 14, 2016 14 Sep'16

  NHS trusts and suppliers not ready for end of N3 network

  Network integrator Updata has warned that NHS organisations and network suppliers must mobilise now to get ready for the transition to the Health and Social Care Network next year

• September 06, 2016 06 Sep'16

  Three CEO slams ‘unfair’ spectrum holdings

  Three CEO Dave Dyson calls on Ofcom to act to prevent one operator from owning more than 30% of the UK’s total mobile radio spectrum

• September 06, 2016 06 Sep'16

  EE adds more 4G spectrum to support latest smartphones

  EE begins to roll out 4G network support for Cat 9 LTE-A smartphones, which can achieve peak speeds of over 400Mbps

• September 05, 2016 05 Sep'16

  Mobile device use feeds card fraud in Asean region

  Card fraud is rising in Asean countries, with the high use of mobile devices a contributing factor.

• September 02, 2016 02 Sep'16

  Chiltern Railways to test Bluetooth ticketing

  Train operator has put a new spin on contactless ticketing by enabling it through mobile phones

• September 01, 2016 01 Sep'16

  How HomeServe Labs plans to use the IoT to shake up the insurance business

  Home maintenance services provider HomeServe grows its internet of things startup internally, and is now targeting the insurance industry with a leak detection system

• August 26, 2016 26 Aug'16

  EE pushes further into content delivery with Apple Music tie-up

  Mobile network operator will offer six months of Apple Music free to new and upgrading customers as it expands into content provision

• August 25, 2016 25 Aug'16

  Apple iPhones plagued by device failure and crashing apps, report claims

  A report on mobile device performance produced by Blancco Technology Group says the performance of Apple iPhones is flagging compared with Android-based devices

• August 19, 2016 19 Aug'16

  Volvo joins forces with Uber for autonomous vehicle pilot

  Self-driving Volvo cars will take to the streets of Pittsburgh as part of a test of autonomous technology spearheaded by ride-sharing firm Uber

• August 18, 2016 18 Aug'16

  BT and Nokia to work together on 5G research

  BT and Nokia plan to work together on customer use cases, proof of concept trials, technology standards and equipment to support 5G

• August 18, 2016 18 Aug'16

  Three years left to prep UK’s mobile network infrastructure for 5G

  The UK’s mobile networking infrastructure needs a radical overhaul to get ready for the first 5G mobile networks, says O2 CTO Brendan O’Reilly

• August 18, 2016 18 Aug'16

  Cisco confirms 5,500 lay-offs amid restructuring

  Networking giant has confirmed it will cut more than 5,500 jobs in an effort to trim the fat in low-growth business areas and enhance its performance elsewhere

• August 18, 2016 18 Aug'16

  Mobile phone sales drop as smartphone buyers bide their time

  Slowing smartphone shipments contributed to an overall decline in mobile phone sales during the second three months of 2016, according to Gartner

• August 17, 2016 17 Aug'16

  Ford promises to mass-produce an autonomous car by 2021

  The world’s first high-volume, fully autonomous vehicle will operate in a ride-hailing or sharing service by 2021, says Ford

• August 16, 2016 16 Aug'16

  No appetite among ISPs to become broadband USO provider, says Ofcom

  Ofcom’s summary of responses to its consultation over the proposed broadband universal service obligation reveals that many service providers do not want to take on the job

• August 15, 2016 15 Aug'16

  Disaster Tech Lab brings emergency internet to refugee camps

  Voluntary organisation Disaster Test Lab deploys ruggedised Cradlepoint technology to provide mobile connectivity to 18 refugee camps in Greece

• August 15, 2016 15 Aug'16

  Europe lags US in gigabit broadband deployments

  Network test firm Viavi inaugurates its Global Gigabit Monitor, examining the pace of gigabit broadband roll-out around the world

• August 14, 2016 14 Aug'16

  Mobile internet will grow GDP and generate jobs in Asean countries

  Mobile internet penetration in Southeast Asia will boost the region’s gross domestic product and increase employment, a report says

• 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

• August 10, 2016 10 Aug'16

  IPT fines Police Scotland for communications breach of privacy

  The case comes as the UK government prepares to introduce the Investigatory Powers Bill, which will give sweeping powers for suspicion-less surveillance of telephone, web and email communications

• August 09, 2016 09 Aug'16

  Operator Alfa launches Lebanon’s first LTE-A network

  LTE-Advanced network launched by operator Alfa, using technology from Nokia

• August 09, 2016 09 Aug'16

  Vodafone to end broadband landline rental charges

  Vodafone becomes the first UK internet service provider to remove line rental charges for new and upgrading fibre-based broadband customers

• August 05, 2016 05 Aug'16

  Svitzer Marine tracks tugboats with 4G ship-to-shore Wi-Fi

  Maersk-owned tugboat operator Svitzer Marine has deployed Cradlepoint rugged networking solutions to support its fleet operations in ports around the world

• August 03, 2016 03 Aug'16

  Ofcom comms survey shows changing nature of UK network use

  Brits are spending more time online than ever before, according to Ofcom’s annual Communications Market Report

• August 03, 2016 03 Aug'16

  Asean consumers divided on digital satisfaction

  SAP survey reveals 47% of Asean consumers are satisfied with their digital experiences, while 20% are dissatisfied

• August 01, 2016 01 Aug'16

  Rio de Janeiro faces 4G challenge at 2016 Olympic Games

  With the 2016 Olympics just days away, are mobile operators prepared for a deluge of network traffic that will dwarf what was seen at London 2012?

• 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

• July 28, 2016 28 Jul'16

  Al Murooj Rotana increases guest satisfaction with updated Wi-Fi network

  Dubai-based Rotana Hotels sees guest satisfaction rates rise on back of 802.11ac wireless roll-out at its Al Murooj Rotana property

• July 27, 2016 27 Jul'16

  Broadband providers urge UK firms to have their say on Ofcom’s BT-Openreach proposals

  Nationwide campaign seeks to enable UK businesses to make their views known as regulator considers the future of BT-Openreach

• July 27, 2016 27 Jul'16

  Warwickshire and West Mercia police select Saab to update shared control room

  Warwickshire and West Mercia combine emergency and contact centre systems using Saab Group’s Safe unified control room system

• July 26, 2016 26 Jul'16

  Ofcom and BT set out separate plans to increase Openreach independence

  BT Group’s plans to give Openreach greater independence share some common ground with Ofcom’s recommendations, but will this be enough to ease its rivals’ anti-competitive concerns?

• July 20, 2016 20 Jul'16

  Mobile data freebies spark controversy in Sweden

  Telia’s offer of data freebies to customers has brought criticism from some that believe it breaches net neutrality rules

• July 15, 2016 15 Jul'16

  O2 boss Ronan Dunne steps down

  Telefónica UK CEO Ronan Dunne is to leave the business in August, and will be replaced with current CFO Mark Evans

• July 14, 2016 14 Jul'16

  Challenger bank Starling gets UK banking licence

  Starling Bank, which will offer smartphone-based current accounts, has been given a UK banking licence

• July 14, 2016 14 Jul'16

  Tesla won’t shut off autopilot after second accident

  Elon Musk doubles down on autonomous vehicle technology as more questions are raised over the public beta of Tesla’s autopilot feature

• 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

• July 11, 2016 11 Jul'16

  Government to reform rules of the road for autonomous cars

  The UK government has proposed amendments to insurance legislation and the Highway Code as it seeks to drive the development of autonomous vehicle technology

• July 08, 2016 08 Jul'16

  Vodafone launches mobile scheme for community hubs

  Vodafone’s Community Indoor Sure Signal scheme builds on its Rural Open Sure Signal programme to provide indoor mobile coverage in community hubs

• July 06, 2016 06 Jul'16

  Lufthansa IT services arm transforms to meet customer demands

  IT supplier Lufthansa Systems is changing its business model as its airline customers invest in digital technologies

• July 05, 2016 05 Jul'16

  Virtual reality finds fans at Reading University

  Professors at Reading University see virtual reality as an increasingly important research and teaching tool in science and arts subjects

• July 04, 2016 04 Jul'16

  Australian tech startups mourn loss of political voice after election

  Australian tech startup community loses a strong political voice as innovation minister loses seat in general election

• July 04, 2016 04 Jul'16

  What do Asean region cities want from tech startups?

  Malaysia and Singapore seek to connect UK tech startups to their smart city plans