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August 23, 2023
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Midco and Plume partner to ‘revolutionise’ Wi-Fi experience for small businesses
US provider of fibre and fixed wireless technology services teams with SaaS experience platform to launch Wi-Fi 6 solution designed to ensure superior wireless coverage, tailored to the needs of small businesses
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August 23, 2023
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Aug'23
Tata Communications launches global, 5G Roaming Lab
Global digital ecosystem enabler announces launch of cloud-based 5G Roaming Laboratory to allow trial of 5G standalone network use cases before introducing services to enterprise customers
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August 23, 2023
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Aug'23
Kura rolls out Avaya Enterprise Cloud to transform customer experience
UK’s largest independent outsourcer replaces five legacy systems to deliver lower TCO, advanced contact centre features on-demand, scalability and external platform integration
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August 23, 2023
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Aug'23
Innovative UK SMEs spend half of turnover on tech
UK SMEs are increasing spending on technology, with dedicated IT teams set up to enable them to keep pace with tech change
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August 23, 2023
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Enterprise elevated in Zoom Q2
Collaboration and communications technology provider releases second-quarter results showing steady increase in total revenue and significant rise in enterprise revenue
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August 22, 2023
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Aug'23
Nokia, RouteThis look to enhance Wi-Fi quality, performance
As providing high-quality broadband user experiences in the home has long been a challenge for operators to grapple with, leading tech firms announce in-building wireless connectivity services
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August 21, 2023
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Police worker could have put investigation into EncroChat encrypted phone network at risk
A police intelligence analyst admitted tipping-off a criminal contact that police had infiltrated the EncroChat encrypted phone network
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August 21, 2023
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Vodafone, Ericsson successfully trial cloud gaming on 5G Standalone network slice
Trial at Coventry University said to showcase the transformative power of 5G Standalone network slicing
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August 18, 2023
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Aug'23
Average US trade-in value for smartphones increases for fifth consecutive quarter
Quarterly research of smartphone trade-in market reveals sustained rise in value of pre-owned devices in US over three-month period to 30 June 2023, with iPhones reaching their highest recorded value of $215
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August 17, 2023
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Aug'23
Researchers demo fake airplane mode exploit that tricks iPhone users
Exploit chain that tricks a victim into believing their iOS device is offline in airplane mode when it is not could open the door to grave privacy concerns
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August 15, 2023
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Aug'23
5G, eSIM now a must for IoT enterprises
Despite a recent step back by some tech players, research finds that enterprises are still embracing the internet of things and embedded subscriber identity module technology and are seeing positive outcomes
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August 15, 2023
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Aug'23
Manchester United begins Extreme approach to upgraded Wi-Fi
Just a year after becoming football club’s official Wi-Fi network solutions and Wi-Fi analytics provider, cloud networking services provider kicks off new season with upgraded wireless infrastructure for the Red Devils
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August 15, 2023
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Aug'23
TSB and Fintech Scotland lab open for applications
High street bank opens applications to its latest fintech programme in partnership with Fintech Scotland
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August 11, 2023
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Cisco to boost internet of things offer with Working Group Two
Networking technology and services giant looks to enhance internet of things proposition with strategic acquisition of Norwegian pioneer of API consumable and programmable cloud native mobile services platform.
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August 11, 2023
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Aug'23
Voxnube, Altigen unite for cloud-based Microsoft Teams phone systems in Europe
Partnership to combine voice offerings with multi-channel intelligent routing expertise to allow European enterprises to use Microsoft service as primary communications and collaboration platform
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August 10, 2023
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Aug'23
BT, Ericsson claim 5G first with wideband FDD trial
UK’s top telco and leading global comms tech provider reveal results of trial demonstrated the benefits of configuring spectrum to pave way to standalone mobile networks supporting advanced applications
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August 10, 2023
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Aug'23
Babylon Health faces downfall
GP at Hand provider once hailed by Matt Hancock looking to sell UK business after merger plans collapse
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August 10, 2023
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Aug'23
PSNI investigating second breach after laptop stolen
Just hours after accidentally disclosing the personal details of 10,000 personnel, the Police Service of Northern Ireland has notified a second data breach after a police issue laptop and documents were stolen from a parked car
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August 10, 2023
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Aug'23
Cisco: Hybrid work needs to get better
Cisco’s head of collaboration and security talks up the state of hybrid work and calls for organisations to create magnets rather than mandates for workers to collaborate in the workplace
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August 09, 2023
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Aug'23
Three UK expands business offering with device management proposition
Cloud-based offering to enable UK operator to offer businesses ability to manage over-the-air configuration of devices, simplifying complex IT admin while securely increasing employee productivity
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August 09, 2023
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Aug'23
DISH Network pivots to 5G as it recombines with EchoStar
Almost 15 years since they split, US communications and media companies enter definitive agreement to recombine to create global connectivity company and cash in on US 5G sector
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August 09, 2023
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Aug'23
Increased security, resilience key drivers for 5G private mobile networks adoption
Study from global provider of automated test and assurance solutions for networks Spirent highlights critical importance of service-level management to enable enterprise business outcome
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August 08, 2023
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Aug'23
MPs warn about growing prevalence of tech-enabled domestic abuse
The UK government must take action to prevent perpetrators from being able to use connected or smart technologies to conduct their domestic abuse, a select committee has warned
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August 08, 2023
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Many UK organisations considering ChatGPT bans on employee devices
More than 60% of organisations in the UK have either banned, or are considering banning, the use of generative AI tools on employee- or business-owned devices
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August 07, 2023
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Solid Q2 results as Three builds 100th Shared Rural Network site
In midst of dealing with strategic merger with erstwhile rival, telco announces construction completion of 100 sites as part of network build-out designed to provide 4G connectivity to 37,000+ rural premises across the UK
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August 07, 2023
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Global smartphone shipments decline year on year for eighth consecutive quarter
Omdia study reveals headwinds now buffeting the once unstoppable smartphone industry and predicts times will be tough for the industry until the end of 2023
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August 07, 2023
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Rise in fraudsters spoofing the websites of leading UK banks
Despite safeguards to protect customers from scams, UK retail banks are still seeing high volumes of fake phishing websites exploiting their brands, and the problem seems to be increasing in scope and scale
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August 03, 2023
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Scottish NHS trust ducks fine after staff shared patient data via WhatsApp
NHS Lanarkshire has been issued a formal reprimand by the ICO after staff members used WhatsApp to share patients’ personal data with one another
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August 03, 2023
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Vodafone teams with DCC to upgrade Britain’s smart meter system
UK operator provides 4G and IoT expertise to help company responsible for overseeing and managing the UK’s smart meter infrastructure deliver on strategy to develop, manage and optimise energy assets
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August 03, 2023
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Aug'23
UK government explores plan to open £160m satellite broadband fund
Second UK government connectivity funding announcement in two days sees plan to expand space-based broadband and 5G coverage for remote areas
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August 02, 2023
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Aug'23
Virgin Media O2 claims UK 5G SA private network first
Low-cost plug-and-play private network launched to unlock connectivity for industries whenever and wherever they need it
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August 02, 2023
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Aug'23
Pig butchers caught using ChatGPT to con victims
Romance scammers looking to con people out of their savings appear to be turning to generative AI tools to save time and effort
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August 02, 2023
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Scotland’s most remote emergency services connected by 4G coverage
Operator reveals role in partnership to deliver hitherto unavailable 4G coverage across the Highlands and Islands to help close signal blackspots and connect emergency services across the most remote areas of Scotland
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August 02, 2023
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Aug'23
Ivanti MDM users told to patch against two dangerous flaws
Users of Ivanti’s mobile device management platform have been warned to act now to patch two vulnerabilities that were chained by a threat actor in a series of cyber attacks on the Norwegian government
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August 01, 2023
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Vodafone, Nokia team to introduce business-focused converged charging
Cloud-based system designed to support operator’s business arm’s move towards digital services
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August 01, 2023
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UK government announces 5G Innovation Regions fund
Applications now open for £40m financing designed to unlock 5G benefits across the UK with aim of sparking local ‘digital revolutions’ and pioneer digital connectivity for residents and businesses
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July 31, 2023
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Jul'23
Mobile satellite connectivity soars for Eutelsat across fiscal year
Financial year sees leading satellite operator bring into service three new craft, and also sees it justify business pivot to supporting fast-growing space connectivity sector
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July 31, 2023
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Sateliot, Telefónica claim 5G first for roaming connection from space
Low-earth orbit 5G IoT satellite constellation provider teams with Spain-based global telco to extend cellular network roaming to space in test supervised by European Space Agency
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July 31, 2023
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Baicells, Alef, Sky Packets team to take LTE networks across unserved communities
Community connectivity programme takes advantage of funding options and Private CBRS networks to deliver affordable broadband and digital equity for the unconnected
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July 28, 2023
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Fibre growth drives revenue uptick but BT sees broadband losses in first quarter
BT posts first-quarter 2024 results vindicating strategy of focus on core networks and benefit of inflation-linked price rises, but broadband division sees overall fall in customers
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July 28, 2023
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Church of England gives blessing to Vodafone Open RAN to boost rural mobile
Leading UK operator joins hands with church to improve 4G mobile coverage in rural UK locations
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July 27, 2023
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Smallsat market defies challenges to fly higher
Research finds that despite supply challenges and market leader moving to larger form factors, small-form satellite market keeps growing in all metrics due to increasing government investments and new commercial entrants
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July 27, 2023
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Xcel Energy deploys Nokia private LTE for US grid modernisation
Comms tech provider’s private LTE network technologies to see use in supporting new levels of automation
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July 26, 2023
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ETSI launches OpenSlice group to deliver mobile network slicing as a service
Association for ICT development, ratification and testing of standards introduces software development group for dedicated portions of mobile networks
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July 26, 2023
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EE and Three make strides, but no clear leader in UK 5G stakes
Latest figures from mobile network testing experts find UK consumers are the clear winners to emerge from continued 5G competition, though two players stand out in terms of download speeds
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July 26, 2023
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eero reveals Communities spirit for indoor connectivity
As multi-dwelling population rises, so do connectivity needs, and technology firm unveils purpose-built network management tool for managed properties designed to make it easier to deploy and manage mesh Wi-Fi
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July 25, 2023
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Digital transformation to drive tenfold rise in 5G mobile connections in Asia-Pacific
Survey finds APAC’s uptake of 5G will continue gathering pace until the end of the decade, but barriers in certain countries mean the region still has one of the largest usage gaps in the world
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July 25, 2023
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Subscriptions dip, jobs to be cut, but Virgin Media O2 sees positives in Q2
Second-quarter 2023 results see UK operator increase revenue generation and expand network with particular emphasis on full-fibre, but 2,000 employees set to be axed by the end of the year
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July 25, 2023
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Tetra radio users’ comms may have been exposed for years
A number of flaws in the encryption algorithms used in the secure Tetra radio communications standard have potentially left users exposed to snooping
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July 25, 2023
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Soracom teams with Skylo to deliver cloud-native IoT non-terrestrial network connectivity
Advanced IoT connectivity company inks deal with non-terrestrial network service provider to deliver cloud-native, space-based connectivity solutions