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June 14, 2022
14
Jun'22
Port of Tyne lands BT 5G private network to boost smart port ambitions
UK telco teams with leading North East of England port to develop services based on private 5G network to power applications including robotics and autonomous vehicles, artificial intelligence, and internet of things
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June 06, 2022
06
Jun'22
Micron to deploy mmWave in Singapore fab
The US chipmaker is leveraging Singtel’s 5G mmWave connectivity to roll out a range of Industry 4.0 applications at its cleanroom in Singapore
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June 01, 2022
01
Jun'22
SES and Vodafone team to deliver 4G and future 5G services via satellite to Papua New Guinea
Latest development in satellite-based connectivity sees new mobile operator in southwestern Pacific island supported by terrestrial and satellite providers to boost further digital opportunities
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June 01, 2022
01
Jun'22
BT inks partnership with Ericsson to support commercial 5G networks
First commercial 5G private network agreement of its kind in the UK will drive Industry 4.0 and the digital transformation of industrial sectors
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May 31, 2022
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May'22
Eutelsat, Telenor set sail on maritime connectivity deal
Reflecting the buoyancy of the maritime connectivity market in the Mediterranean and Caribbean, French and Nordic providers showcase combination of in-orbit resources and managed connectivity services
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May 30, 2022
30
May'22
Swim England takes the plunge with CaaS to reap remote work benefits
England’s national body for swimming deploys communications-as-a-service platform to support remote work for employees and sees benefits such as 35% reduction in monthly platform costs
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May 27, 2022
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May'22
NUS students learn to handle agitated patients through VR
Medical and nursing students at the National University of Singapore’s medical school will soon don virtual reality headsets to learn how to handle agitated patients
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May 26, 2022
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May'22
Verizon, AWS expand edge computing to more metro areas
US comms provider teams with cloud giant to add new Wavelength Zones in Tennessee and Florida
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May 26, 2022
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May'22
Amdocs acquires MYCOM OSI to monetise next-generation 5G intelligent services
Acquisition of UK SaaS-based cloud network and service assurance company designed to expand comms software and services provider’s network service assurance and monetisation offering
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May 25, 2022
25
May'22
MEC to gain sharper edge over next five years
Driven by autonomous vehicles, advances in the urban sprawl of smart cities and an increase in mobile cloud usage, spending on multi-access edge computing is set for 260% growth from 2022-2027
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May 25, 2022
25
May'22
Nokia and T-Mobile team to build private 5G networks
US operator and comms tech provider unite to deliver 5G private mobile networks that use telco cloud and 5G hybrid mobile networks in bid to allow enterprise customers to access an extra level of reliability, control and security to enable their ...
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May 25, 2022
25
May'22
Three UK aims for medium-sized firms with business comms offers
Marking a significant moment in its growth strategy, UK operator targets business market with service that puts firms with 25-250 staff in control of their monthly spend
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May 24, 2022
24
May'22
Oxbotica completes Europe-first on-road zero-occupancy autonomous vehicle journey
Driverless vehicle software provider collaborates with regulators and insurers to facilitate autonomous vehicle testing and announces landmark deployment with zero-occupancy, fully autonomous, new-type electric vehicle on UK roads
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May 24, 2022
24
May'22
Virgin Media brings gigabit broadband to O2 arena
Gigabit broadband provider opens service at leading London entertainment venue bolstered by 5G mobile network which it claims will provide ‘unrivalled’ connected experience for the millions of fans who visit every year
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May 23, 2022
23
May'22
Three UK claims 5G network population coverage leadership
With £2bn network transformation said to be gathering pace, UK operator reveals 5G network population coverage has reached 54%, available in over 400 locations across more than 3,000 sites
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May 23, 2022
23
May'22
Q1 2022 mobile device trade-in programmes see $784m returned to US consumers
A study from Assurant shows continued growing uptake of 5G devices and highlights role mobile trade-ins and upgrade programmes play in promoting a circular economy
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May 20, 2022
20
May'22
Liverpool Football Club signs Extreme Networks to kick up Anfield Wi-Fi experiences
England’s most successful football team installs high-capacity Wi-Fi and network analytics to drive ‘exceptional’ experiences for fans and more fluid operations for the club
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May 19, 2022
19
May'22
Three UK boosts business offer with Currys partnership
Telco claims game-changer in long-term partnership with technology retail chain in plans to reshape the business connectivity market with business services offered across all B2B sales channels and via retail referral programme
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May 19, 2022
19
May'22
Marsden building society deploys UCaaS to enhance employee, customer experiences
Regional financial services leader chooses unified communications as a service offering for more agile, flexible and scalable communication to support both immediate needs and long-term growth
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May 19, 2022
19
May'22
OneWeb sets sail with Navarino to extend connectivity to commercial shipping
Growing satellite broadband provider agreement expands availability of low Earth orbit connectivity for commercial shipping in bid to transform operational efficiency and support smarter shipping
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May 19, 2022
19
May'22
AMD, Qualcomm collaborate to optimise business connectivity
Joint effort between chip firm and processor platform provider brings remote Wi-Fi management capabilities to IT administrators through AMD PRO technologies suite of enterprise technology offerings
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May 18, 2022
18
May'22
Virgin Media O2 Business launches tech fund for medium businesses
UK-based cableco launches tech fund for new and existing medium business customers, as well as a free digital review to ensure businesses are set up for the future of hybrid working
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May 17, 2022
17
May'22
Etisalat takes stake as Vodafone reports ‘good’ fiscal year
In the wake of major MENA provider buying 9% share, global operator claims satisfactory fiscal year with continued growth in both Europe and Africa
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May 17, 2022
17
May'22
Nokia and University of Technology Sydney unveil 5G-connected microbrewery
5G-connected microbrewery located in the Tech Lab of leading Australian educational establishment, which forms part of Industry 4.0 research facility, uses comms tech provider’s 5G backhaul connectivity solution and digital twin technology to ...
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May 16, 2022
16
May'22
Verizon Business and Visionable open connected healthcare centre
Verizon Business and Visionable to open technology-led centre dedicated to accelerating the adoption of connected healthcare technologies for patient-centric care
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May 13, 2022
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May'22
Record Wi-Fi 6/6E demand as digital-first European homes make wireless indispensable
Products based on next generation of wireless internet standard flourish as the past two years results in dramatic shift in home connectivity demands
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May 13, 2022
13
May'22
Pharrowtech raises Series A funding to develop first ‘viable’ wireless fibre alternative
Millimetre wave hardware and software design and developer gains investment to accelerate go-to-market for cutting-edge gigabit-per-second wireless solutions for internet access, consumer applications, 5G and smart cities
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May 12, 2022
12
May'22
Three UK to switch off 3G network in two years’ time
End of UK’s first third-generation network planned as operator announces its investments in 4G and 5G gather pace, with next-gen network hitting new usage milestone, increasing by over 358% over the past year
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May 12, 2022
12
May'22
Qualcomm unveils new Snapdragon, readies virtualised Open RAN with Viettel, advances robotics
Chip giant reveals next-generation of core Snapdragon platform with emphasis on smart transit and mmWave solutions, and deployment of virtualised and modular 5G networks
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May 11, 2022
11
May'22
Vodafone sharpens Edge Innovation Programme focused on distributed, dedicated MEC
UK operator introduces Edge Innovation Programme 2.0 to inspire the creation of new products and services using multi-access edge compute technology and its 5G infrastructure
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May 11, 2022
11
May'22
Ofcom outlines plans to make mmWave 5G spectrum available for new uses
UK comms regulator reveals roadmap to take advantage of opportunities for users and applications across the country to access high-frequency spectrum for new uses
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May 10, 2022
10
May'22
EE hits coverage landmark with 5G network
UK operator hits key milestone in its ambition to offer 5G anywhere in the UK by 2028 through its macro network and on-demand connectivity solutions
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May 09, 2022
09
May'22
5G connections set to double year-on-year by the end of 2022
Leading analyst says that while next-generation mobile infrastructure growth is set to be strong, providers should look to bundle-rich 5G apps and services to drive demand and sate consumer needs
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May 09, 2022
09
May'22
Qualcomm announces Wi-Fi 7 product line
Chip giant announces product line that supports latest version of wireless standard, anticipating a new class of customer systems for current applications and emerging Wi-Fi 7 ecosystem
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May 09, 2022
09
May'22
Verizon Business opens gates to international stadium, deploys SD-WAN at Bertelsmann
Business services division of US comms giant announces dedicated strategy aimed at stadiums and venues located in Europe and Asia Pacific, offering specific technologies designed to benefit their requirements
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May 09, 2022
09
May'22
Amdocs launches Americas 5G Experience Lab
Communications software and services provider opens up 5G Experience Lab to capitalise on a diverse mobile communications partner ecosystem to unlock new applications and services
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May 05, 2022
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May'22
iPhone sales soar even as global smartphone shipments decrease in 2022 Q1
Study into global smartphone arena finds Apple on a high while shipments by Chinese manufacturers have fallen sharply due to the slowdown in their domestic market, leading to global device industry maintaining negative growth trend
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May 04, 2022
04
May'22
5G finds voice as Nokia, Optus claim first 3CC carrier aggregation standalone 5G data
Voice-over-5G market shows strong growth as tech provider and Australian operator establish 3 components carrier data sessions using a Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra smartphone and Nokia’s 5G AirScale portfolio on Optus’ 5G network
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May 04, 2022
04
May'22
Almost 2,000 5G cities globally at end of 2021
Research shows 23 live open radio access network deployments and 24 standalone 5G networks in addition to almost 2,000 cities in the world having a next-generation mobile network
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May 04, 2022
04
May'22
Samsung serves DISH for 5G Open RAN roll-out
Networks division of electronics giant selected by US operator for the deployment of open 5G network solutions based on virtual and open radio access network technology to play an integral role in Smart 5G Network development
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May 03, 2022
03
May'22
UScellular taps Qualcomm, Inseego to launch 5G mmWave fixed wireless in 10 US cities
US provider’s Home Internet+ service will use high-frequency 5G technology to provide high-speed internet to homes and businesses, with expansion from 10 to dozens of cities throughout 2022
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April 28, 2022
28
Apr'22
Oracle teams with Verizon as it expands global network of industry innovation labs
New facility outside Chicago will explore how 5G can create and test use cases to solve industry challenges, from carbon reduction to worker safety and sustainable building
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April 28, 2022
28
Apr'22
Huawei demands innovation for greener world based on 5.5G
Communications technology giant outlines three pillars for innovation in a greener world, including advancing the connectivity industry
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April 26, 2022
26
Apr'22
Global digital wallet transactions set to soar
Payments using mobile phones are set to soar globally as suppliers expand the services available, according to research
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April 26, 2022
26
Apr'22
SES, SnT test MeluXina supercomputer to boost satellite broadband
Grand Duchy’s leading satellite operator and supercomputer site begin project to enable research partners to perform advanced optimisation tests for steadily growing broadband sector
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April 25, 2022
25
Apr'22
US mobile network emerges as latest Lapsus$ victim
Lapsus$ extortion gang hit T-Mobile and attempted to perform SIM-swapping attacks and code theft
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April 25, 2022
25
Apr'22
UK’s first full-sized autonomous bus takes the high road in Scotland
Live road testing is taking place for the next two weeks in what is claimed to be Europe’s most complex and ambitious public autonomous bus pilot, with passenger service due to go live in late summer
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April 21, 2022
21
Apr'22
Orange opens Warsaw 5G Lab
Telco adds Polish facility to its roster of 5G Labs across Europe, allowing businesses across the country to have the opportunity to discover and experiment all the potential of next-generation networks
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April 21, 2022
21
Apr'22
Leadwind completes €140m first closing to fund deep tech scaleups
First investment for fund designed for firms at the intersection of technologies such as edge computing, artificial intelligence, data analytics, 5G connectivity, blockchain and cloud services located in Southern Europe, prioritising Spain and Latin...
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April 20, 2022
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Apr'22
EE, Qualcomm collaboration claims European 5G first
UK operator says use of spectrum aggregation technology across 4G and 5G bands to boost network capacity has seen it become the first European network to deliver 5G over seven combined spectrum carriers, achieving the network’s fastest 5G speeds to ...