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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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July 01, 2016
01
Jul'16
The Services Family bank outsources IT to Sopra Steria
The Services Family, a bank set up to serve military personnel, has outsourced technology services to Sopra Steria
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June 30, 2016
30
Jun'16
UK top for mobile broadband speed, says Akamai
Akamai’s latest State of the Internet report says the average mobile broadband user in the UK can expect to get a service speed close to 30Mbps
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June 29, 2016
29
Jun'16
Middle East and Africa to see fastest IP traffic growth by 2020
IP traffic in Middle East and Africa to grow 41% a year by 2020, according to Cisco Visual Networking Index
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June 29, 2016
29
Jun'16
Vodafone may pull jobs out of UK after Brexit
Vodafone says it may pull its headquarters out of the UK after the country voted for Brexit
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June 28, 2016
28
Jun'16
Prison services worked with Ofcom in test of mobile phone blockers
Documents reveal trials of mobile traffic interception technology in UK jails, which may have affected users beyond the prison walls
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June 24, 2016
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Jun'16
Netherlands rushes to mobile payments
Following the wave of e-commerce that has swept the Netherlands, there is a surge to use mobile payment systems
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June 20, 2016
20
Jun'16
Millions of city-dwellers still lack broadband connections
A study by the Wireless Broadband Alliance has found that over half of the global urban population are unconnected, including many in some of the world’s wealthiest cities
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June 17, 2016
17
Jun'16
Euro Championship network traffic spike highlights OTT boom
The BBC and EE both reported massive spikes in network traffic during the England versus Wales clash at Euro 2016
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June 17, 2016
17
Jun'16
Bluetooth 5 standard brings range, speed and capacity boost for IoT
The Bluetooth Special Interest Group has announced the forthcoming Bluetooth 5 standard, promising significant improvements to support an accessible and interoperable internet of things
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June 13, 2016
13
Jun'16
Technology key to supporting World Expo 2020 in Dubai
Businesses in Dubai need to get ready for the expected boost in demand that will come with the World Expo exhibition to be held in the city in 2020
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June 13, 2016
13
Jun'16
Nordic CIO interview: Johnny Bröms, Swedish fast-food chain Max Burger
The CIO of Swedish fast-food chain tells Computer Weekly how digital technology is increasing sales and supporting expansion
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June 08, 2016
08
Jun'16
Londoners go mobile shopping on the Tube
Commuters on the London Underground are spending their time in the tunnels shopping on their mobile devices, says payments provider Pay by Bank
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June 08, 2016
08
Jun'16
EDF Energy upgrades network with Vodafone
EDF Energy signs a 10-year, multi-million pound contract with Vodafone to update its communications and IT infrastructure to support training and compliance
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June 07, 2016
07
Jun'16
Internet traffic to triple by 2020, says Cisco
The latest edition of Cisco’s Visual Networking Index predicts a near tripling of internet traffic during the coming years as more than a billion people come online
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June 07, 2016
07
Jun'16
Insurer launches UK’s first driverless car policy
Specialist motor insurance provider Adrian Flux introduces new contract terms for a driverless car insurance policy
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June 06, 2016
06
Jun'16
Government reaches accord over ESN in National Parks England
The Home Office reaches an agreement with National Parks England over the provision of mobile coverage for the emergency services
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June 02, 2016
02
Jun'16
Finland to deploy national Sigfox IoT network
Internet of things service provider Sigfox has announced plans to extend its global network across Finland by 2017
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June 01, 2016
01
Jun'16
Microsoft sells 1,500 mobile patents to Xiaomi in licensing deal
Sale of mobile patent portfolio comes alongside software licensing agreement and may herald Xiaomi’s expansion into Europe and the US, say analysts
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June 01, 2016
01
Jun'16
Gotthard Base Tunnel opens with 4G coverage throughout
Rail passengers travelling through the Gotthard Base Tunnel in Switzerland will be able to access 4G LTE connectivity throughout their journey
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May 31, 2016
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May'16
Vodafone rolling out mini base stations in London
Mobile operator and Ericsson install the first of a number of briefcase-sized devices in the capital
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May 27, 2016
27
May'16
IT Priorities 2016: Mobile support and SDN top the network agenda
Computer Weekly’s annual IT Priorities research reveals that UK buyers are responding well to network and mobile tech that supports remote working strategies
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May 25, 2016
25
May'16
Huawei sues Samsung alleging patent violations
Huawei has filed lawsuits in China and the US, accusing Samsung of infringing a number of its patents relating to mobile technologies
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May 25, 2016
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May'16
How The Hague solved its bike parking problem with a mobile app
City authorities in The Hague are cleaning the streets of wrecked and abandoned bicycles with the help of Kony’s mobile app platform
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May 23, 2016
23
May'16
Three Ireland sets out to become an omnichannel operator
Mobile network Three Ireland chooses Amdocs to support a ground-up rebuild of its systems and processes after acquiring O2’s Irish business in 2014
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May 19, 2016
19
May'16
Apple hit with first double-digit drop in iPhone sales
Smartphone market saturation in developed countries blamed for fall in demand for Apple devices
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May 18, 2016
18
May'16
Government claims Electronic Communications Code reforms will boost UK network coverage
Government plans to cut costs associated with letting mobile operators build infrastructure on private land could lead to lower mobile costs for consumers, it is claimed
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May 12, 2016
12
May'16
Hundreds more jobs to go at RBS as digital replaces branch services
RBS is cutting more jobs and closing branches as customers increasingly prefer digital services
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May 12, 2016
12
May'16
Barclays develops contactless payments app for Android mobile OS
Barclays bank is developing its own contactless payments service for users of the Android mobile phone operating system (OS) – hoping to launch in June 2016
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May 12, 2016
12
May'16
This show’s not over: What next for Three and O2?
The European Commission may have shut down Three’s attempt to buy out O2 in the UK, but nobody thinks the story’s going to end there
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May 11, 2016
11
May'16
Australia wants more fintech opportunity despite surprisingly low budget commitment
Australia’s federal budget has a surprisingly low financial commitment to fintech, despite the country’s clear appetite for developing the sector
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May 11, 2016
11
May'16
Better design and lower prices will make wearables more attractive
Advances in design and pricing will push wearables into the mainstream in the UK over the next four years, say analysts at CCS Insight
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May 11, 2016
11
May'16
European Commission blocks Three’s takeover of O2
The European Commission has blocked the proposed takeover of UK mobile network O2 by competitor Three
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May 11, 2016
11
May'16
Can mobile technology bring Myanmar in line with other Asean nations
Recent regulations in Myanmar widen the financial services market to include non-banking institutions
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May 10, 2016
10
May'16
Safer cycling project wins BT smart city contest
Northern Irish startup See.Sense scoops £15,000 prize in BT smart city contest after developing a connected bike light
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May 10, 2016
10
May'16
Nokia plunges to €513m loss after Alcatel-Lucent acquisition
Costs mount up at network equipment supplier Nokia following its acquisition of Alcatel-Lucent
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May 10, 2016
10
May'16
Tel Aviv: A smart city where community engagement is the measure of success
Israel’s capital is using the latest technologies as a way of placing the needs of local citizens at the heart of regional government