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July 12, 2021
12
Jul'21
KUKA taps Nokia to facilitate industrial 5G SA private wireless network
German industrial robot manufacturer turns to comms technology provider for 5G private wireless for reliable connectivity in the development of intelligent automation
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July 12, 2021
12
Jul'21
Liverpool 5G Create, Blu Wireless develop industry-boosting IP
5G mmWave networking equipment provider teams with Liverpool-based part of 5G Testbeds and Trials Programme to develop new multi-sector intellectual property
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July 12, 2021
12
Jul'21
CMA consults on market investigation into emergency services’ mobile radio network
Competition watchdog considers whether to launch market investigation into role played by Motorola’s mobile radio network used by all emergency services in UK
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July 12, 2021
12
Jul'21
Enterprise 5G, cloud and IoT disrupting the comms service provider market
Research predicts major uptick in enterprise IT spending, spurred by edge, 5G and private network investments, representing significant opportunity for communications service providers in 2022 and beyond
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July 12, 2021
12
Jul'21
IoT at tipping point but multi-region connectivity, device deployment hinder UK adoption
Research from connectivity specialist finds three-quarters of UK respondents say their internet-of-things project is at best only somewhat successful in meeting expectations and realising benefits, but 91% still plan increased investment
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July 09, 2021
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Jul'21
Enterprise private LTE, 5G networks projected to realise more than $7bn in annual spend by 2026
Study finds mission-critical use cases in manufacturing and energy/utilities driving demand for dedicated comms networks, but ecosystem remains challenging
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July 08, 2021
08
Jul'21
Vodafone creating indoor OpenRAN solution for business customers
UK operator Vodafone continues its momentum in developing OpenRAN solutions by partnering with Mavenir to create an indoor small cell solution for business customers
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July 08, 2021
08
Jul'21
Virgin Media O2 unveils ‘significant’ 4G and 5G boost
Ahead of the summer holidays, newly merged communications company announces what it says is a significant 4G and 5G boost to holiday hotspots
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July 08, 2021
08
Jul'21
CSP share of enterprise 5G deals falls 5% in 2021
Study shows that while the number of enterprise 5G projects doubled over the past year, competition from alternative service providers has significantly impacted CSPs’ share of the market
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July 07, 2021
07
Jul'21
UK 5G availability and speeds progressing at steady clip
Analyst’s latest monthly snapshot of next-generation mobile network development shows steady progress of 5G in Leicester, Liverpool, Manchester and Newcastle
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July 07, 2021
07
Jul'21
Remote workers feel disconnected from company IT departments
As hybrid working becomes the norm, study advises that now is the time to invest in more robust technology to support remote workforces for the long term, and to fend off lingering feeling of resentment over lack of support
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July 06, 2021
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Jul'21
Ocado sees 19.8% increase in retail business revenue
Online retailer’s half-year results show a significant increase in revenue for its retail business, with numbers reaching £1.2bn
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July 06, 2021
06
Jul'21
Colt enhances IBM partnership to gain 5G edge
Connectivity solutions provider joins IBM’s partner ecosystem to collaborate on 5G and edge technology for enterprise customers, simplifying distributed infrastructure operations
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July 06, 2021
06
Jul'21
Pharrowtech claims first viable fibre alternative with wireless
Launch of 60GHz high-speed board designed to allow manufacturers and service providers to test broadband capabilities and support high-speed internet roll-out
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July 06, 2021
06
Jul'21
OneWeb confirms successful launch and contact with 36 new satellites
Controversial satellite operator OneWeb completes its ‘Five to 50’ mission to cover regions north of 50 degrees latitude, including UK, Canada, Alaska and Arctic region
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July 06, 2021
06
Jul'21
TPG Telecom taps Nokia to launch world’s first live 5G standalone 700MHz service
Leading Australian telco unveils low-band 5G standalone service to cover wide outdoor areas, as well as deep indoor urban environments using Nokia’s triple-band remote radio unit
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July 05, 2021
05
Jul'21
Quarter of UK financial services staff want to continue working from home
Working from home looks set to stay in the finance sector after Covid-19 restrictions are lifted, as staff express their preferences for remote working
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July 05, 2021
05
Jul'21
Port of Ipswich trials IoT system to digitise operations
BT and ABP deploy intelligent asset platform across East Anglian maritime commercial hub to help its voyage towards smart port status
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July 05, 2021
05
Jul'21
Aurrigo gets into autonomous gear through Vodafone, AWS partnership
Autonomous vehicle specialist becomes one of the first UK companies to benefit from a new technology partnership between UK comms operator and leading cloud provider
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July 03, 2021
03
Jul'21
Berlin court finds EncroChat intercept evidence cannot be used in criminal trials
In a major setback for police hacking operations, Berlin’s regional court has decided that intercepted data from the EncroChat phone network should not be used in criminal prosecutions
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July 02, 2021
02
Jul'21
Qualcomm, Capgemini collaborate to boost 5G private network implementations for industries
Partnership between 5G comms tech provider and leading business management firm looks to improve interoperability, provide proven performance and ease deployment for clients looking to unlock benefits of 5G private networks
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July 02, 2021
02
Jul'21
UK government launches 5G network building competition
Latest part of UK government’s 5G diversification strategy sees launch of competition to put UK at the cutting edge of developing tech for 5G mobile networks
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July 02, 2021
02
Jul'21
Ericsson, Huawei claim 5G core tech lead with Mavenir, Affirmed Networks leading challengers
Research reveals 5G core dominance is contingent on supplier positioning and strategy, but also that hungry pure-play software suppliers were already offering disruptive innovation and agility
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July 02, 2021
02
Jul'21
AT&T to move 5G mobile network to Microsoft Azure
Leading US operator to run its mobility network on leading cloud platform as it aims to deliver cost-efficient 5G services at scale, while network cloud technology will be deployed to gain competitive advantage through streamlined operations and ...
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July 02, 2021
02
Jul'21
Ericsson, Deutsche Telekom, Samsung claim world first in 5G network slicing trial
Global operator joins leading tech firms in test showcasing the benefits of 5G end-to-end network slicing optimised for cloud virtual reality game streaming, while also allowing service providers to offer customer-focused service assurance
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July 01, 2021
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Jul'21
Nordic mobile wallets to merge onto single tech platform
Plans underway to merge the mobile wallets of various Nordic banks into a single public cloud-based technology platform
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July 01, 2021
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Jul'21
Openreach warns UK firms to check comms CPE ahead of analogue switch-off
Ahead of current analogue phone network reaching the end of its life by December 2025, UK broadband provider advises firms to start checking digital compatibility of CPE such as alarm services, lifts, payment card readers and medical equipment
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June 30, 2021
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Jun'21
Half of mobile phones sold in the UK at risk of security issues
Lengthy mobile phone contracts leave buyers at risk of their devices losing support for security updates
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June 30, 2021
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Jun'21
Orange unveils Europe’s first 5G SA fully end-to-end experimental cloud network
Global operator to launch region’s first standalone fully end-to-end cloud network from devices to IS in a cloud-native mode
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June 30, 2021
30
Jun'21
Incoherent technology investment saps motivation at mid-size businesses
Research suggests that mid-size businesses are falling into the trap of investing in technology for technology’s sake, rather than identifying what the business actually needs, with stress especially acute supporting remote working
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June 30, 2021
30
Jun'21
Google Cloud, Ericsson target telcos with 5G, edge cloud solutions
Google Cloud and Ericsson form partnership based on respective compute platform and 5G technology portfolios to help comms service providers deliver capabilities to the edge to unlock new possibilities for enterprises
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June 29, 2021
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Jun'21
Productivity apps here to stay as quarterly mobile app spending hits all-time high
Research from leading mobile data and analytics company App Annie finds $7bn jump in app spending year on year, suggesting the start of a global economic rebound
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June 29, 2021
29
Jun'21
UK government reveals full extent of benefits of mobile, fibre development schemes
Scotland, Wales and North East England set to benefit most from mobile coverage boost under £1bn scheme with more than 230,000 Welsh homes and businesses to get access to faster broadband through Project Gigabit, and nearly 1,000 public buildings ...
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June 29, 2021
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Jun'21
MWC 2021: Global mobile industry leaders show commitment to 5G mmWave
Mobile industry leaders unite as key 5G business segment expands its momentum across multiple regions, aiming to allow operators and OEMs to meet rising demand for data and expand into new service opportunities
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June 29, 2021
29
Jun'21
Bank branches will be a thing of the past in five years, say bankers
Traditional bank branches are likely to disappear from the high street in the next five years, but banking ecosystems will ensure customer service levels are high, say bankers
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June 28, 2021
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Jun'21
OneWeb, BT sign agreement to explore rural satellite connectivity solutions
Low Earth orbit satellite constellation provider OneWeb announces agreement with BT to discover how satellite technology might support improved capacity, mobile resilience, backhaul and coverage in challenging geographic locations
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June 28, 2021
28
Jun'21
UK government announces high-tech lab to boost 5G diversification strategy
As a central pillar of strategy to build a more secure and innovative 5G supply chain, Sonic Labs test facility opens to explore ways of building 5G networks in a ‘simulated’ real-world environment
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June 28, 2021
28
Jun'21
5G yet to take off as UK households demand more than broadband speed promise
Study from leading management consultant finds that despite not unrealistic worries about domestic network reliability, UK householders feel networks have dealt with extra strain from mass home working
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June 25, 2021
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Jun'21
Windows 11: It’s more than a repositioned Start button
Microsoft has tried to grab the headlines with the latest incarnation of its desktop operating system, sporting a repositioned Start button and updated icons
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June 25, 2021
25
Jun'21
Deliveroo riders do not have right to unionise, UK court rules
A legal bid to establish collective bargaining rights for Deliveroo riders been dismissed in court, with judges ruling that they are not entitled to the right to form or join a trade union
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June 25, 2021
25
Jun'21
Brighton tourists charged thousands of pounds for fairground ride after Worldpay glitch
Tourists at a Brighton attraction were overcharged by thousands of pounds due to a glitch at payment processor Worldpay
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June 25, 2021
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Jun'21
Vodafone launches 5G standalone commercial pilots in UK cities
Operator launches commercial pilot of 5G standalone service in London, Manchester and Cardiff as it continues development of cutting-edge mobile technologies
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June 25, 2021
25
Jun'21
Reliance Jio teams up with Google on 5G and retail
India’s biggest telco will use Google Cloud to manage its 5G network and grow its commerce business
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June 24, 2021
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Jun'21
Visa to acquire Swedish open banking fintech for €1.8bn
Payments giant Visa agrees to pay €1.8bn to acquire Tink, a specialist open banking fintech
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June 24, 2021
24
Jun'21
NTT saddles up for Tour de France digital twin
World-famous cycling event to see ‘unique’ concept in communications designed to bring together people, processes and technology over 3,400km, ensuring the continuity and resilience of the race
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June 24, 2021
24
Jun'21
Nokia deploys AI services to cut complexity of network support and maintenance
Comms tech provider launches advanced suite of support services using artificial intelligence and automation to simplify network operations and maintenance
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June 24, 2021
24
Jun'21
Stalkerware apps becoming normalised among young people
Data in a new report appears to show that dangerous stalkerware apps are becoming normalised in younger age groups
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June 24, 2021
24
Jun'21
Lloyds Bank to close 44 more branches
Banking group has announced the closure of a further 44 branches as customers increasingly use other channels for banking
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June 23, 2021
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Jun'21
Mavenir, MobiledgeX enable global edge connectivity with Deutsche Telekom
Network software provider teams with multicloud edge deployment tech firm to bring cloud-native dynamic deployment of 5G core for leading global operator
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June 23, 2021
23
Jun'21
Time to patch increases significantly during pandemic
New data from US-based endpoint management specialist Automox reveals some of the challenges security teams face in keeping up with endpoint security