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June 19, 2012 19 Jun'12
Intel splashes out $375m on network patents

The price tag covers patents related to Wi-Fi, 3G and 4G networks, all bought from Interdigital
June 19, 2012 19 Jun'12
Kroes calls for spectrum sharing between broadcast and broadband

The lead on the European Commission’s digital agenda claims broadcasters must work with mobile broadband providers to help citizens "hungry for bandwidth"
June 19, 2012 19 Jun'12
The mobile side of net neutrality

It isn’t just ISPs managing website traffic to improve access to some destinations and limit it for others – the mobile operators are at it too
June 11, 2012 11 Jun'12
Local authorities vie for £24m grant for cities of tomorrow

Government is asking UK cities and urban areas to demonstrate how they could become the city of tomorrow with a £24m grant at stake

June 08, 2012 08 Jun'12
Apple faces £1.43m fine in Australian 4G iPad case

Apple has agreed to pay a £1.43m fine for misleading Australians about the 4G capacity of its latest iPad in a case brought by the national consumer watchdog
May 31, 2012 31 May'12
East Lothian Council shaves £175,000 off network costs

East Lothian Council has saved £175,000 a year by switching from its previous £500,000 contract with BT
May 31, 2012 31 May'12
Cisco Networking Academies forge networking careers for ex-offenders

Cisco’s Networking Academies are working with ex-offenders to prepare them for career paths in networking after leaving prison
May 30, 2012 30 May'12
EC vice-president Neelie Kroes proposes net neutrality legislation

A Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC) report prompts Neelie Kroes to propose EC net neutrality legislation
May 30, 2012 30 May'12
NFC contactless payments going mainstream

Juniper Research director Windsor Holden explains why there will be strong growth for the contactless payment sector in the UK and Europe
May 30, 2012 30 May'12
European Council signs off mobile roaming charge law

Mobile roaming charge rules will take effect from 1 July 2012 as the European Council follows the European Parliament in passing the law

May 29, 2012 29 May'12
NFC contactless payments market to hit $180bn by 2017

Near Field Communications (NFC) is maturing into mobile payment technology across the globe, which is set to bring in $180m each year by 2012
May 29, 2012 29 May'12
BT helps itself to Home Hubs for public Wi-Fi

A feature of BT's routers called Fon gives away a percentage of bandwidth from home-based Wi-Fi to passers-by, often without user consent.
May 28, 2012 28 May'12
Sky mobile network could be on the cards

Reports suggest the TV and Internet provider will buy spectrum from Everything Everywhere to enter the mobile market
May 17, 2012 17 May'12
4G networks could disrupt TV signals for two million homes

Two million households could have their digital TV signals disrupted when 4G networks begin rolling out across the UK
May 17, 2012 17 May'12
‘T-Rays’ offer extra spectrum for Wi-Fi

Japanese researchers discover new connectivity capabilities with the terahertz band
May 16, 2012 16 May'12
Interview: Avaya EMEA president Michael Bayer

We talk upcoming launches, acquisitions and R&D with the head of Europe for Avaya
May 16, 2012 16 May'12
Mobile network operators block political websites

A report from the LSE and the Open Rights Group shows default filtering on mobile devices blocks political websites without users' knowledge
May 14, 2012 14 May'12
BYOD not popular with US CIOs

Most CIOs are not yet allowing employees to access company networks using personal computing devices, a US national survey has revealed.
May 14, 2012 14 May'12
Huawei wins managed services contract for O2 network

Chinese telecoms firm Huawei is hired by O2 parent Telefónica to plan and maintain its mobile network in the UK
May 11, 2012 11 May'12
Virgin Atlantic to offer in-flight mobile access

The airline will become the first from the UK to offer text, calling and web browsing capabilities on its flights
May 11, 2012 11 May'12
Can mobile operators take on 'over-the-top' service providers?

With Telefonica launching a rival to Skype, can mobile operators claw back revenues lost to internet start-ups?
May 11, 2012 11 May'12
O2 reveals new roaming rates

The mobile operator launches O2 Travel, one day after the European Parliament ruling to reduce roaming charges
May 10, 2012 10 May'12
EU votes in favour of roaming charge cuts

The European Union passes a new bill to slash the prices of using mobile phones on the continent
May 09, 2012 09 May'12
Telefónica unveils TU Me mobile app

The mobile operator decides if you can’t beat the over-the-top providers like Skype, you may as well join them
May 08, 2012 08 May'12
Cable & Wireless builds 100G European network

The telecoms company extends its network capabilities across Europe as questions remain over its future.
May 03, 2012 03 May'12
Everything Everywhere rolls out 4G trial in Lake District

Cabinet minister Michael Gove has unveiled Everything Everywhere’s new 4G trial in Cumbria, despite ongoing tensions between operators and Ofcom over the company’s use of spectrum.
May 03, 2012 03 May'12
Nokia Siemens Networks offers ‘smooth migration to LTE’

Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) has launched its new Flexi Multiradio CDMA base station to help operators save costs in moving to Long Term Evolution (LTE)
May 02, 2012 02 May'12
Do mobile termination rates rule operator revenues?

Everything Everywhere blamed a 2.5% sales drop on Ofcom's MTR rules, and a £300m annual revenue decrease.
May 02, 2012 02 May'12
Boingo joins Deutsche Telekom for in-flight Wi-Fi in Europe

Wi-Fi hotspot firm Boingo has announced a partnership with Deutsche Telekom to deliver wireless internet to travellers on Lufthansa flights
May 01, 2012 01 May'12
Advertising Standards Authority investigates Apple iPad 4G claims

Apple's 4G claims for the new iPad have led to complaints, with renewed scrutiny from UK regulator, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA)
April 30, 2012 30 Apr'12
4G – What’s the hold up?

As Everything Everywhere launches a campaign for faster rollout of 4G networks, we ask what is slowing the UK’s adoption of the mobile technology.
April 30, 2012 30 Apr'12
EC asks for help to cut costs of high-speed networks

The European Commission is asking for help on ways to cut the cost of setting up new networks for high-speed internet.
April 30, 2012 30 Apr'12
Swift builds underground datacentre to keep bank transactions in Europe

Swift is building an underground datacentre to make it possible to fully process European bank transactions in Europe
April 30, 2012 30 Apr'12
4GBritain campaign calls on government to expedite 4G roll out

Mobile network Everything Everywhere has set up a campaign that calls on government to speed up the provision of 4G mobile data services in the UK.
April 24, 2012 24 Apr'12
Infosec 2012: MoD rules out bring your own device schemes

Bring your own device schemes (BYOD) have been ruled out as a policy option at the Ministry of Defence, says MoD security head Simon Wise
April 19, 2012 19 Apr'12
Nokia loses €3bn as Windows Phone partnership struggles

Nokia has reported a €3bn loss, due to what it describes as greater than expected competitive challenges and seasonality
April 19, 2012 19 Apr'12
Swindon gets 4G LTE network from UK Broadband

Swindon residents are to receive a 4G-LTE network made available through Mi-Fi devices from comms provider UK Broadband
April 18, 2012 18 Apr'12
Digital TV switch over finally frees up UK airwaves for 4G

The digital TV switch over is almost complete, paving the way to UK migration to 4G mobile networking
April 16, 2012 16 Apr'12
Infosec 2012: BYOD great for infosec profession, says IT head

Supporting a bring your own device (BYOD) programme is relatively simple, says the head of IT infrastructure and support services at the Geneva-based World Meteorological Organisation.
April 05, 2012 05 Apr'12
Lack of mobile connectivity restricts UK economic growth, says Deloitte CIO

Lack of ubiquitous mobile connectivity in Britain is impeding economic growth, according to the UK CIO of accountancy firm Deloitte
March 26, 2012 26 Mar'12
Will 2012 be the year of the first significant smartphone attacks?

Security researchers have warned of mobile malware for years but will 2012 prove the year of the first significant attacks on smartphones?
March 21, 2012 21 Mar'12
Budget 2012: the highlights for the IT industry

Chancellor George Osborne has laid out his ambitions to make Britain “the technology hub of Europe”.
March 21, 2012 21 Mar'12
Legal firm deploys mobile device management for iPads

Maclay Murray and Spens, a legal firm based in Scotland, has deployed mobile management software from MobileIron
March 15, 2012 15 Mar'12
London Underground Wi-Fi connectivity due within months

London Underground passengers will be able to tap into Wi-Fi networks at 80 of 217 stations within a few months and 127 stations by the end of the year.
March 14, 2012 14 Mar'12
NHS trust to use iPads for real-time access to patient records

An NHS trust in the Midlands is planning to equip medical staff and community nurses with iPads to give real-time access to patient records on the move.
March 01, 2012 01 Mar'12
RSA 2012: IT security experts urge enterprises to ban smartphone BYOD schemes

Enterprises should ban employees from using their own smartphones for work, a panel of IT security practitioners told the RSA Conference 2012
February 29, 2012 29 Feb'12
London Borough of Southwark gets 4G connectivity

Network provider UK Broadband has switched on its first 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) system in the London Borough of Southwark
February 28, 2012 28 Feb'12
Thames Water extends smart meter trial

Thames Water is extending a trial of technology to establish the effectiveness of the communications network used to send messages between smart meters and utility firms.
February 23, 2012 23 Feb'12
Mobile strategy needs to catch up with adoption

Most businesses see mobility as a key driver of agility, effectiveness and efficiency, but have yet to formulate long-term strategic plans.
February 23, 2012 23 Feb'12
Microsoft targets Motorola and Google in patent claim

Microsoft has lodged a complaint with European competition authorities against phone maker Motorola Mobility, which is in the process of being acquired by Google in a $12.5bn deal .
February 23, 2012 23 Feb'12
Optical networking market gets unexpected boost

Global sales of optical networking in 2011 reached $15.59bn with Europe performing stronger than expected.
February 22, 2012 22 Feb'12
Survey reveals flexible working technology shortfall

Businesses have grasped the benefits of flexible working but are failing to provide the technology and policies to support it, according to research.
February 22, 2012 22 Feb'12
US to expand wireless broadband spectrum

The US government is calling for US wireless broadband spectrum to be nearly doubled in the next ten years to cope with the surge in wireless data traffic.
February 20, 2012 20 Feb'12
Ed Vaizey urged to fight new EU mobile roaming charges

A group comprising a UK mobile operator, consumer groups, trade bodies and industry associations is calling on UK communications minister Ed Vaizey to fight planned EU mobile roaming charges.
February 16, 2012 16 Feb'12
Cisco predicts machine-to-machine traffic will increase 22-fold

Internet traffic generated by machine-to-machine (M2M) communications is set to increase 22-fold between 2011 and 2016
February 06, 2012 06 Feb'12
Internet services could drop out during the Olympics

Businesses using home-working policies during the Olympics are being warned that internet services could drop out during the Games.
February 02, 2012 02 Feb'12
Ofcom reports UK improvement in broadband

Boris Johnson says people should go to the pub to avoid massive rush-hour delays during the Olympics, but perhaps teleworking would be better for business
February 02, 2012 02 Feb'12
Cisco unveils product consolidation plan

Cisco has unveiled details of the product line consolidation it hopes will turn around the company after its struggles with poor financial performance.
January 26, 2012 26 Jan'12
O2 apologises for security breach

Mobile operator O2 has apologised for a technical problem that resulted in subscribers' phone numbers being included in header information sent to websites they visited.
January 25, 2012 25 Jan'12
O2 investigates security risk allegation

UK mobile operator O2 is investigating claims it is leaking customer data by sending their phone numbers to websites they visit
January 25, 2012 25 Jan'12
Mitchells & Butlers completes private cloud and network

Hospitality company Mitchells & Butlers has set up a network managed by Fujitsu in its move to transfer 1,600 outlets to private cloud infrastructure
January 24, 2012 24 Jan'12
Key trends for public sector IT in 2012

As more spending constraints are introduced, Computer Weekly examines the landscape for public sector IT in 2012.
January 23, 2012 23 Jan'12
Ministry of Defence to provide spectrum during Olympics

The Ministry of Defence is to provide spectrum for the Olympic Games to take the strain off networks in July and August.
January 19, 2012 19 Jan'12
UK Networkers should gear up for mobility implementations in 2012

Companies are rethinking legacy tools to take advantage of what users get from having access to data and applications across all kinds of devices, according to TechTarget’s 2012 IT Priorities Survey.
January 18, 2012 18 Jan'12
UK networkers look to wireless networks and IP telephony for 2012

Wireless networks and IP telephony are set to be the most common networking initiatives implemented by UK users in 2012, according to TechTarget’s 2012 IT Priorities Survey
January 12, 2012 12 Jan'12
Ofcom proposes extending 4G to 98% of UK and tackling "not spots"

Ofcom has laid out plans to extend 4G next-generation mobile coverage to 98% of the UK population following the switch-over from analogue to digital TV services.
January 06, 2012 06 Jan'12
London boroughs roll out free O2 Wi-Fi for Olympics

Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea councils have signed a deal with 02 to provide a free Wi-Fi zone for the visitors and residents in time for the Olympic games.
January 05, 2012 05 Jan'12
Google protects Android with even more IBM patents

Google has gained hundreds of patents from IBM as it continues its intellectual property spending spree.
January 05, 2012 05 Jan'12
Why 4G Spectrum is the government’s most coveted networking asset

The UK government is looking to end its airwave auction mess by commencing its 4G spectrum auction. Can UK network operators avoid the pitfalls faced in the US?
January 04, 2012 04 Jan'12
What’s in store for IT in 2012?

The global economy is creating an atmosphere of uncertainty in the IT sector, but what can we expect in 2012?
January 04, 2012 04 Jan'12
RIM shareholders support plan to appoint a new chairman

Shares in Blackberry maker Research In Motion gained 7% on Tuesday in response to news that the company plans to separate the roles of chairman and chief executive.
December 30, 2011 30 Dec'11
Top 10 mobile and networking stories of 2011

Mobile technology has truly taken off in 2011. We look back at some of the key developments in mobile and networking over the past year.
December 23, 2011 23 Dec'11
Networking 2012: Analysts predict what's ahead for the industry

Industry analysts offer SearchNetworkingUK their Networking 2012 predictions for the challenges ahead, including consumerisation and cloud computing adoption.
December 20, 2011 20 Dec'11
How v4.0 is a Bluetooth piconet test for enterprise wireless managers

Hailed as a “second revolution”, v4.0 introduces a host of new ‘smart’ Bluetooth piconet challenges for an enterprise wireless manager. SearchNetworkingUK investigates.
December 19, 2011 19 Dec'11
BT sues Google for patent infringement

BT has filed a lawsuit against Google, claiming that the search giant’s mobile operating system Android infringes a number of the telecoms company’s patents.
December 16, 2011 16 Dec'11
Everything Everywhere spends £1.5bn on network expansion: News briefs

SearchNetworkingUK briefs provide a summary of the week’s new product, services and appointment announcements. This week is filled with signs of network expansion.
December 14, 2011 14 Dec'11
Salford University finalises IT revamp

Salford University is finalising a transformational IT project which includes a network link with the BBC’s Media City.
December 13, 2011 13 Dec'11
Network reliability to win over innovation in 2012, says Cisco survey

Cisco’s first TechWatch 2012 report finds network reliability as opposed to innovation or performance is the most important factor for network architects in the new year ahead.
December 13, 2011 13 Dec'11
CIOs believe cloud, SaaS, consumerisation and mobility increase risk

Business models such as cloud computing and trends such as the consumerisation of IT, social media and mobility are exposing performance blind spots in IT management, a CIO survey has revealed.
December 12, 2011 12 Dec'11
Apple loses battles in patent war as consumer demand ramps for Christmas

Apple has lost a patent battle to Motorola in Germany and another to Samsung in Australia, just in time for end-of-year sales.
December 06, 2011 06 Dec'11
Average VPN upgrade costs companies £30,000

Companies are spending an average £30,000 each time they implement a virtual private network upgrade, with 37% of CIOs rolling out a VPN upgrade once a year, according to research.
December 05, 2011 05 Dec'11
How MDM is revolutionising enterprise mobile needs via secure device management

The proliferation of consumer devices in the enterprise is creating demand for enterprise mobile device management (MDM) solutions, but are they secure enough?
November 14, 2011 14 Nov'11
O2 starts 4G LTE mobile broadband trial in London

O2 has started a nine-month trial of its first 4G LTE network in London to bring superfast mobile broadband to consumers and businesses.
November 10, 2011 10 Nov'11
MP calls for government to quadruple broadband investment to £2bn

Rory Stewart, MP has called for the Treasury to quadruple its investment in superfast broadband to £2.1bn.
November 01, 2011 01 Nov'11
Nokia launches free Wi-Fi service in London

Nokia has launched a trial of free Wi-Fi in London in partnership with Spectrum Interactive.
October 31, 2011 31 Oct'11
Are network performance monitoring tools ready to meet new challenges?

Network performance monitoring tools must adapt to handle virtual infrastructure, new applications and hybrid cloud environments. Are they ready?
October 27, 2011 27 Oct'11
Virgin Media Business sees sales increase by 1.2 per cent

Virgin Business Media saw its sales increase by 1.2% to £154m compared to the same period last year, as the company saw an increase in public sector business.
October 27, 2011 27 Oct'11
IP network critical to video at FA’s St George's Park development

The Football Association is implementing the latest networking and video technology at its coaching and education centre.
September 21, 2011 21 Sep'11
Cisco Connected World Report: Employees want social networking tools

The Cisco Connected World Technology report shows that millenials will demand enterprise social networking and mobility -- even when accessing core corporate applications and data.
August 22, 2011 22 Aug'11
Unified network management: Wired and wireless together for good?

With an integrated network management vision, two organizations improved security and reliability, and have made steps towards a fully integrated network. But will we get there?
July 01, 2011 01 Jul'11
Overcoming mobile cloud computing challenges with distributed apps

Mobile cloud computing solutions are challenged by network latency and delay, but distributing mobile cloud applications so they're closer to users may be an answer to the problem.
June 24, 2011 24 Jun'11
Mobile device management: Law firm users bring their own

Using a mobile device management solution from MobileIron, one law firm lets employees use both personal and corporate devices to securely access enterprise apps.
June 16, 2011 16 Jun'11
A network access control solution that works across wired and wireless

The Kerry County Council finds a network access control solution that works across wired and wireless networks and 60 geographically dispersed branch offices.
May 12, 2011 12 May'11
SME technology trends in 2011: Analysys Mason talks cloud and mobility

European SME technology trends in 2011 will see the rise of cloud-based services and mobility applications, predicts Steve Hilton, principal analyst for Analysys Mason.
March 25, 2011 25 Mar'11
UK wireless technology trends: Enterprise tablets take hold

What's next in wireless technology trends? IMS Research analysts predict enterprise tablet adoption, as well as growth in Near Field Communication, Wi-Fi Direct and M2M communication for businesses.
February 17, 2011 17 Feb'11
Top smartphone security risks and their countermeasures

Smartphone security risks are coming to the forefront as mobiles proliferate. Learn what steps UK businesses can take to mitigate those security risks.
February 14, 2011 14 Feb'11
UK heads for a mobile network operator duopoly

UK mobile network operators are dwindling due to mergers and agreements that stifle competition. Businesses must consider the effect this network consolidation will have on mobile services available to them and the prices they will have to pay.
February 14, 2011 14 Feb'11
Mobile cloud security: How to address the issues

Implementing mobile cloud services? Learn how mobile cloud security can be addressed by securing mobile clients and implementing a centralised strategy.
February 11, 2011 11 Feb'11
Enterprise mobile computing spurs change in UK networking trends

A driving demand for enterprise mobile computing devices and applications is driving a shift toward unified wired and wireless networking in the UK networking industry, according to HP Networking UK chief Barry Bonnett.
February 04, 2011 04 Feb'11
Securing mobile access: Coping with personal devices in the enterprise

With or without permission, your users are bringing their personal devices to work. It’s time to learn ways to secure mobile access to your network.