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• February 24, 2017 24 Feb'17

  ASEAN’s first nationwide IoT network debuts in Singapore

  Sigfox-based IoT network now covers 95% of Singapore, meaning enterprises can connect devices to the network nationwide

• February 23, 2017 23 Feb'17

  Starling Bank opens API with hackathon

  Challenger bank Starling opens its API up to developers in hackathon at Google’s London Campus

• February 22, 2017 22 Feb'17

  All RBS and NatWest branches to have a technology expert

  RBS Group is putting a digital expert in every NatWest and RBS branch in 2017

• February 21, 2017 21 Feb'17

  Visa opens London technology centre

  Visa opens a space in London where it can test out technologies alongside customers and suppliers

• February 16, 2017 16 Feb'17

  Brexit is a potential boost for Swedish fintech

  Stockholm could be set to benefit from the UK’s exit from the European Union by attracting more fintech investment

• February 15, 2017 15 Feb'17

  Ericsson introduces first 5G network platform

  As the industry gears up for Mobile World Congress, Ericsson has announced a new platform designed to help networks evolve towards 5G mobile networking

• February 15, 2017 15 Feb'17

  Sky tackles mobile not-spots at west London headquarters

  Media and communications company Sky deploys a distributed antenna system at its west London campus to improve in-building mobile signals

• February 10, 2017 10 Feb'17

  MWC 2017: 4G still has plenty of mileage, say mobile analysts

  5G is likely to be a hot topic at this year’s Mobile World Congress, which kicks off at the end of February, but operators should be paying more attention to getting more out of their 4G networks

• February 10, 2017 10 Feb'17

  Thailand to roll out IoT network in April 2017

  The country's first IoT network will offer location tracking, smart metering and smart street lighting services in Phuket and Bangkok

• February 09, 2017 09 Feb'17

  Cancer Research UK drives donations with proximity Wi-Fi network

  Cancer Research UK used Devicescape’s virtual Wi-Fi network and marketing platform to engage support and drive donations on World Cancer Day

• February 09, 2017 09 Feb'17

  South African children’s hospital uses video to train cardiologists

  The Red Cross Children’s Hospital in Cape Town is using remote video learning to teach paediatric cardiology surgery to medical students

• February 09, 2017 09 Feb'17

  Three million personal and commercial drones to ship this year

  Research from Gartner sees no let-up in drone sales despite increasing regulation

• February 08, 2017 08 Feb'17

  Dubai’s oldest bank is anything but archaic inside

  The digital head of Mashreq, the UAE's oldest private bank, tells Computer Weekly about his role as half banker, half techie

• February 08, 2017 08 Feb'17

  Inmarsat and Actility build IoT network for remote applications

  Network suppliers team up to deliver a low-power wide area network to support corporate internet of things deployments in remote areas

• February 08, 2017 08 Feb'17

  UK fintech investments slump over Brexit fears

  Investment in UK financial technology companies fell in 2016 because of the uncertainty caused by the Brexit vote

• February 07, 2017 07 Feb'17

  5G deployments will address burgeoning data demand, says Cisco

  In its latest Mobile Visual Networking Index (VNI) report, Cisco says it expects large-scale 5G infrastructure deployments to be well in hand by the end of the decade as more and more data is consumed

• February 06, 2017 06 Feb'17

  Three to expand into fixed broadband

  Mobile network operator Three is to acquire UK Broadband, heralding an expansion into fixed broadband services for the first time

• February 05, 2017 05 Feb'17

  Middle East-based Emirates NBD launches mobile app-based bank

  UAE bank’s new account is based on a smartphone app that is designed to learn and adopt to customer preferences

• February 03, 2017 03 Feb'17

  PAC recalls ESN inquiry after Vodafone revelations

  The Home Office officials in charge of delivering the Emergency Services Network have been questioned by the Public Accounts Committee after new information came to light concerning some of the existing subcontracts

• February 02, 2017 02 Feb'17

  Vodafone underperforms in UK in third quarter

  A strong group performance in Vodafone’s third quarter was undermined by difficulties in the UK

• February 01, 2017 01 Feb'17

  O2 offers internet of things-backed motor insurance

  Mobile network O2 expands its reach into the vehicle insurance market with the launch of an internet of things monitoring service

• February 01, 2017 01 Feb'17

  European Union reaches final agreement on mobile roaming charges

  Mobile roaming charges in the European Union will end by 15 June 2017 after final agreement was reached on the regulation of wholesale prices

• January 26, 2017 26 Jan'17

  MoD accelerator launches Enduring Challenge tech contest

  Enduring Challenge seeks to bring innovative technology to the front line for the UK’s armed forces and security services

• January 25, 2017 25 Jan'17

  Emergency Services Network will not be ready in time, says PAC

  A Public Accounts Committee examination of the Emergency Services Network concludes that the controversial project may need more testing and assurance than its delivery date allows for

• January 25, 2017 25 Jan'17

  Norfolk pub becomes first Vodafone Ciss programme hub

  The Wortwell Bell in Harlestone, Norfolk, becomes the first “community hub” to receive indoor 3G mobile coverage through Vodafone’s Community Indoor Sure Signal scheme

• January 24, 2017 24 Jan'17

  Post Office offers banking for all UK accounts as bank branch closures continue

  Customers of all UK banks can receive branch services through the Post Office after a deal agreed last year takes effect

• January 23, 2017 23 Jan'17

  Government reaffirms broadband funding in industrial strategy plan

  The government reaffirms previous commitments to further funding of rural broadband roll-out and 5G mobile networking in its post-Brexit industrial strategy plan

• January 19, 2017 19 Jan'17

  Viasat builds IoT network for connected vehicle insurance

  Satellite connectivity services supplier’s worldwide internet of things network will support customers operating connected vehicles

• January 19, 2017 19 Jan'17

  How Singapore can help Southeast Asia reach its digital potential

  Singapore could play a vital role in supporting the digital transformation of its Asean partners in the Asian Century

• January 18, 2017 18 Jan'17

  Expanding Doddle picks Cradlepoint to ease pressure on host networks

  Click-and-collect service Doddle has implemented a cloud-based all-in-one network model to support its expansion, and be a better neighbour to its host organisations

• January 18, 2017 18 Jan'17

  PizzaExpress UAE upgrades customer Wi-Fi and adds analytics platform

  UAE-based restaurant chain has upgraded its Wi-Fi and introduced a platform to help it understand customer behaviour

• January 18, 2017 18 Jan'17

  EE hit with £2.7m fine for overcharging roaming customers

  A failure to properly implement changes to how its system managed international dialling codes has seen EE fined £2.7m for incorrectly charging roaming customers

• January 13, 2017 13 Jan'17

  Davos: Technology poses new risks to jobs, economies and society

  Politicians and business leaders will discuss the risks posed by technology to jobs, political stability and cyber security at the World Economic Forum in Davos

• January 12, 2017 12 Jan'17

  Hertz connects hourly rental cars to IoT

  Car rental company Hertz chooses Orange Business Services to help support its 24/7 rental service with its Datavenue IoT service

• January 11, 2017 11 Jan'17

  Deloitte predicts major advances in mobile technology in 2017

  Deloitte’s 16th TMT Predictions report highlights advances in mobile networking and device technology

• January 10, 2017 10 Jan'17

  Brexit should not hinder 5G development, says report

  A report commissioned by the government claims the UK’s 2016 vote to leave the European Union should have minimal impact on the country’s ability to lead on the development of 5G networks

• January 10, 2017 10 Jan'17

  Top fintech trends in Sweden in 2017

  The Nordic region is a hotspot for IT startups and Sweden is a country punching above its weight in financial technology

• January 10, 2017 10 Jan'17

  Virgin Mobile extends virtual network deal with EE

  Virgin Mobile will offer its customers enhanced mobile networking services under the terms of an extended deal signed with EE

• January 09, 2017 09 Jan'17

  City of London Corporation to build small cell Wi-Fi network

  Residents, workers and visitors to the City of London will be able to log onto an ultrafast Wi-Fi network across the Square Mile later on in 2017

• January 06, 2017 06 Jan'17

  At CES, network firms bring gigabit connectivity to carmakers

  With more and more carmakers fitting out their newest models with advanced software platforms and new capabilities, attention at CES has also turned to the network connectivity needed to make connected vehicles work

• January 05, 2017 05 Jan'17

  Startup uses AT&T wireless to enhance wearables for blind people

  Startup Aira is building a technology platform for blind and visually impaired people, blending artificial intelligence, wireless and wearables

• December 30, 2016 30 Dec'16

  Top 10 financial services stories of 2016

  Here are 10 of the most popular fintech articles on Computer Weekly in 2016

• December 28, 2016 28 Dec'16

  Top 10 mobile stories of 2016

  A look back at Computer Weekly’s most-read mobile stories from 2016

• December 23, 2016 23 Dec'16

  Top 10 networking stories of 2016

  A look back at Computer Weekly’s most-read networking stories of 2016

• December 22, 2016 22 Dec'16

  Top 10 state surveillance, investigatory powers and activism stories of 2016

  This year saw the UK introduce the Snoopers' Charter, legalising some of the most extensive government surveillance powers in the world. Computer Weekly exposed state monitoring of Parliamentary emails, and reported on activist Lauri Love's legal ...

• December 16, 2016 16 Dec'16

  Ofcom says 5% of UK properties still lack sufficient broadband access

  Ofcom’s Connected Nations report highlights improvements in broadband speed and connectivity across the UK, as well as areas that are still ripe for improvement

• December 16, 2016 16 Dec'16

  Case study: German protein supplier Gelita uses MDM to boost global workforce mobility

  Collagen protein supplier Gelita picked up the award for best desktop virtualisation or mobility project at the 2016 Best of VMworld Awards. Find out why here

• December 15, 2016 15 Dec'16

  Industry backs call for government action on 5G

  The mobile industry has rallied around this week’s National Infrastructure Commission report on 5G and telecoms

• December 09, 2016 09 Dec'16

  IT Priorities 2017: Buyers look for network privacy, visibility tools

  The 2017 Computer Weekly/TechTarget IT Priorities survey shows growing interest in network privacy, security and management, but SDN and NFV are still lagging

• December 09, 2016 09 Dec'16

  From Symbian to finance apps – Nokia expertise harnessed by banks

  Banks in the Nordic region are taking advantage of the Nokia legacy left in Finland

• December 08, 2016 08 Dec'16

  Networking tech is key to unlocking business productivity

  An LSE report produced for Vodafone identifies three key levers that could unlock business productivity in the UK

• December 07, 2016 07 Dec'16

  The United Arab Emirates enterprise IT trends for 2017

  The UAE is already a leader in areas such as smart city developments, and 2017 looks set to see organisations in the country increase its adoption of other transformational IT

• December 05, 2016 05 Dec'16

  Top 10 ANZ enterprise IT stories of 2016

  Here is a rundown of Computer Weekly’s most popular ANZ enterprise IT articles for 2016

• December 01, 2016 01 Dec'16

  Nokia brand returns to smartphone market

  Nokia licence holder HMD Global plans to use the famous brand name on Android devices from early 2017

• November 30, 2016 30 Nov'16

  Transport Scotland turns to IoT mapping to keep roads clear in cold snap

  Scottish transport authority is using Esri’s location technology to keep tabs on its gritters in icy weather

• November 30, 2016 30 Nov'16

  Marriott Hotels offers virtual site tours

  Hotel chain has enlisted London mobility startup GoInStore to offer visitors to its website virtual facility tours

• November 29, 2016 29 Nov'16

  How a London club enhanced its facilities with wireless charging

  The Clubhouse, a London-based business club and meeting space, introduces wireless charging technology from startup Chargifi at its St James’ location as it bids to attract new clients

• November 28, 2016 28 Nov'16

  Commercial Bank of Dubai to launch digital-only bank

  Dubai bank is set to launch a digital-only bank that will be based on mobile phones

• November 28, 2016 28 Nov'16

  Surrey County Council extends BT PSN contract for two years

  Council’s contract for Unicorn network, which provides a fully managed and integrated voice and data communications service, extended to 2021

• 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