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• January 12, 2017 12 Jan'17

  TechUK launches framework to build public trust in the IoT

  Tech sector association techUK wants to help overcome public distrust in the internet of things

• 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

  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

  Telco turns Jersey into connected internet of things testbed

  Telecoms operator JT will build a long-range wide area network to support IoT deployments across Channel island

• 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

• 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

  Extra £440m to get superfast broadband to hardest-to-reach places in UK

  Government announces extra funding for its superfast broadband roll-out, with 600,000 more premises expected to benefit

• 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 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 13, 2016 13 Dec'16

  Is there a Dutch digital delusion?

  To stand still is to decline. The Netherlands seems to be losing ground in the digital world, according to new reports

• 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 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 05, 2016 05 Dec'16

  Top 10 Asean enterprise IT stories of 2016

  The 10 most popular Asean articles of 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 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 28, 2016 28 Nov'16

  Do you have what it takes to be a great CIO?

  CIOs have the potential to become business leaders – it’s a matter of nurturing the right skills, talent and relationships, according to Deloitte

• 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 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

  Smart meter benefits millions of pounds less than first thought, admits BEIS

  The gross financial benefit from the national smart meter rollout could be hundreds of millions of pounds less than first thought, but the costs of the programme are still rising

• 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 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

  TalkTalk bouncing back a year on from cyber attack, says CEO

  A year after a major data security breach laid waste to its reputation, TalkTalk boss Dido Harding says things are turning around

• 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

  Road to safety: Self-driving cars in the Middle East

  The Middle East could improve its poor record on road safety through the use of driverless vehicles

• 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

  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

• November 01, 2016 01 Nov'16

  Path to telco revenues lies through improved user trust, says KPMG

  Report suggests that half of UK adults would switch telecoms and broadband provider in the event of a security breach, and identifies revenue opportunities in building trust among consumers

• October 28, 2016 28 Oct'16

  United Utilities protects field engineering deployment with AirWatch

  United Utilities deploys mobile device management software AirWatch to secure Samsung devices running a SAP workforce management app

• 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 27, 2016 27 Oct'16

  Galaxy Note7 recall hits Samsung’s profits, but not market lead

  Samsung retained its smartphone market leadership in the third quarter despite recalling and scrapping the Galaxy Note7 and taking a 30% hit in operating profit

• October 27, 2016 27 Oct'16

  BT reports solid growth despite weak pound

  The collapse in the value of the pound following the EU referendum has not dented BT’s confidence, with strong growth reported across multiple business units

• 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 20, 2016 20 Oct'16

  Virgin Media CEO urges Theresa May to bring clarity to Brexit turmoil

  As the prime minister prepares to meet EU leaders to begin difficult Brexit negotiations, Virgin Media's Tom Mockridge calls for an end to uncertainty

• 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 13, 2016 13 Oct'16

  Bristol is Open picks new network partners to enhance smart city

  Nokia and Zeetta Networks sign on to support the University of Bristol and Bristol Council’s smart city project, Bristol is Open

• October 12, 2016 12 Oct'16

  Yandex bakes AI into smartphones to start OTT fightback

  As mobile operators struggle to maintain their revenue streams, Russian search engine Yandex is using artificial intelligence and machine learning to help them fight back against over-the-top services

• 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 11, 2016 11 Oct'16

  BT volunteers to take on universal broadband obligation

  BT’s chief strategy officer Sean Williams tells MPs the telco will happily take on any broadband USO, as parliament gathers evidence in support of the Digital Economy Bill

• October 10, 2016 10 Oct'16

  Singapore: a nation united on its digital future

  Singapore is setting itself to be a leader in the digital age, with a reorganised government department the protagonist

• 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 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

  Look to over-the-top services to secure mobile, says specialist

  Mobile network operators should look to 3G and 4G while enterprises should consider OTT services to provide the best security, says telecommunications industry veteran and pioneer Charles Brookson

• September 30, 2016 30 Sep'16

  Manchester tech firms clamour for faster broadband connections

  Tech businesses in Manchester are crying out for better broadband connections, according to a report commissioned by digital connectivity analysts WiredScore

• 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

  Business secretary calls for national broadband upgrade

  In a speech to the Institute of Directors’ annual conference, Greg Clark calls for a major broadband upgrade to support the reinvention of the government’s industrial strategy

• 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 mishandling smart meter roll-out, says committee

  The Science and Technology Committee accuses the government of being unclear on the benefits of gas and electricity smart meters, and mishandling aspects of the national roll-out

• 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

  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 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 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 13, 2016 13 Sep'16

  Number of internet users in Myanmar rockets

  Internet use rapidly increases in Myanmar, with most people connecting through smartphones

• September 12, 2016 12 Sep'16

  Aberdeen City Council begins Swan network roll-out

  Aberdeen City Council has begun work on a regional fibre network to enhance digital services under the auspices of the Capita-run Scottish Wide Area Network framework

• 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 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 31, 2016 31 Aug'16

  IoT will help ease transition to renewables, says National Grid chief

  The National Grid’s chief executive, Nicola Shaw, wants to use the internet of things to balance energy demand as the UK transitions to renewable energy sources

• August 30, 2016 30 Aug'16

  UAE firms look to light fidelity technology to enable IoT applications

  LED-based connectivity slated as key component of internet of things-related deployments

• August 30, 2016 30 Aug'16

  Jeremy Corbyn launches Labour digital manifesto

  Labour leader pledges a digital revolution, with a £25bn investment in high-speed internet, digital citizen passports and open source software

• 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

  Intel sees 5G networks as opportunity to sell more server chips

  Intel focuses on the back-end infrastructure behind upcoming 5G networks as it sees an opportunity for its processors and other datacentre technology

• 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

  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 12, 2016 12 Aug'16

  Newcastle and Gateshead take public Wi-Fi network to the streets

  Newcastle and Gateshead councils have extended their public Wi-Fi network for a further 10 years with assistance from BT and the government

• August 10, 2016 10 Aug'16

  Prisons to get power to remotely pull plug on illicit mobile phones

  The Home Office is to give prisons in the UK new powers to cut off illicit use of mobile phones by inmates

• 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

  Finland brings e-patient records and 5G into health tech testing

  Oulu University Hospital in Finland is using replica electronic patient records to support technology testing

• 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 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