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February 17, 2020
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Nokia launches certification programme to boost enterprise 5G
Comms tech provider claims first-of-its-kind 5G certification programme to train and certify business and technology professionals at communications service providers and enterprises
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February 17, 2020
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Ericsson goes right for the 5G core in 2020
Swedish comms tech giant predicts substantial growth for 5G in 2020, with particular focus on the fundamental enabling standalone core technology
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February 14, 2020
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CSPs trail business customers in 5G ambition
Survey claims to show lack of determination driving disconnect between communications service providers and business customers, threatening lucrative business-to-business 5G revenues
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February 14, 2020
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Nearly three-quarters of C-suite see visibility into network as business driver
C-suite decision-makers say businesses must rethink what is possible to survive and that technology, particularly the network, must be an enabler in the process
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February 12, 2020
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2019 meaningful revenues elusive, but opportunity knocks from enterprise for 5G
Research from 5G engagements reveal where investment is strongest, the trends that are driving roll-outs and the road ahead for operators, network equipment manufacturers and device makers
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February 12, 2020
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Nokia and SoftBank claim 5G first for connected cars
Finnish comms giant and Japanese operator reveal trials that they say successfully demonstrate that 5G technology can be safely and efficiently utilised for connected cars
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February 11, 2020
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CKH IOD eyes up Eseye to meet rising demand for IoT-connected devices
Global provider of IoT connectivity solutions joins forces with CK Hutchison telecom division to expand its global IoT connectivity coverage and meet rising demand for connected devices
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February 11, 2020
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Nokia denies being told to up 5G game by DT, but wins Orange 5G RAN contract
Finnish comms technology firm Nokia reportedly instructed by Deutsche Telekom to improve products to be considered as Huawei replacement, but lands 5G RAN contract with Orange Slovakia
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February 11, 2020
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O2 expands enterprise IoT offering with UK LTE-M roll-out
UK telco enhances internet of things offering with Long-Term Evolution, category M1 network, said to be the first of its kind in the country
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February 11, 2020
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Verizon opens 5G lab and studio in London
Leading US communications provider Verizon opens first 5G-enabled facility outside home market to offer organisations a hub to develop, test and co-create 5G applications, hardware and experiences
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February 07, 2020
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‘Enormous’ growth prospects for 5G in enterprises
Newly formed research body predicts global 5G enterprise mobile subscriptions will rise from 500,000 to 175 million by 2024
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February 06, 2020
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Vodafone, Orange tap Amdocs to boost Spanish business offers
Communications and media software and services provider extends its reign in Spain’s telco sector with business enhancement solutions for two leading telcos
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February 06, 2020
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Telia claims 400GE first with Cisco
Huge rise in users wanting on-demand content prompts internet backbone provider to deploy Cisco 400GE-ready network
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February 05, 2020
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Vodafone reveals €200m cost, two-year 5G roll-out delay to strip Huawei from core network
True cost of government order mounts up as Vodafone joins BT in taking hit worth hundreds of millions of pounds from requirement to remove Chinese technology from core infrastructure
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February 05, 2020
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US ban unlikely to dent Huawei’s revenues any time soon, says analyst
Crisis? What crisis? This is one analyst’s view of the potential effect on the bottom line of the infamous US trade ban on Huawei products and services in telecoms networks
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February 04, 2020
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EE retains top spot for UK mobile network performance
UK mobile survey shows increasing user reliance on connectivity, with network operators needing to act now to ensure strong performance for consumer demands across work use cases
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February 04, 2020
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No 5G silver bullets on horizon but a third of UK consumers plan to buy 5G handset this year
Research from Amdocs reveals that 5G marketing is working, but consumers still lack knowledge of the broader services it could enable
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February 03, 2020
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Orange France contracts Nokia and Ericsson for 5G network technology
Leading telco teams with Finish and Swedish comms tech giants as part of its ambition to realise a 5G network in France in 2020
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January 31, 2020
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Growth again in Q4, but global smartphone market slips back over 2019
It was a tough year, but smartphone big guns fire in fourth quarter of 2019, driven by resurgent Apple’s iPhone 11, and industry set for further spike in 2020
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January 30, 2020
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5G fixed wireless broadband CPE shipments set to pass two million in 2020
With fibre-to-the-home penetration limited to less than a fifth of total global households, huge opportunity opens up for the whole 5G fixed wireless broadband market, including customer premises equipment
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January 29, 2020
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EU implements 5G infrastructure restrictions on ‘high-risk’ suppliers
European countries follow UK’s lead and give member states the ability to ban or limit so-called high-risk telecoms equipment suppliers from 5G networks
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January 28, 2020
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Huawei excluded from UK 5G core but retains place in radio network
Local operators breathe huge sigh of relief as UK government allows potentially high-risk telecoms equipment suppliers continued ability to supply essential technology for 5G radio network
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January 24, 2020
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Digital transformation shaking confidence in SD-WAN
Cato Networks survey highlights importance of considering not only SD-WAN as an MPLS replacement but also its applicability to the broader needs of the digital business, such as cloud migration, network agility and global reach
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January 21, 2020
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UK broadband offers poor relative value for money
Importance of fibre push by UK broadband providers clear as research shows data speeds available to UK households have not significantly changed while prices have risen steadily
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January 21, 2020
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CityFibre acquires FibreNation in £200m deal
Strategic acquisition sees growing UK fibre provider’s roll-out plans almost double in size, with TalkTalk joining network with long-term commitments for residential and business customers
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January 21, 2020
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SK Telecom claims standalone 5G data session is world’s first
South Korean telco proclaims 5G breakthrough that makes it set to be first to provide standalone 5G services in the first half of this year
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January 20, 2020
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Ericsson to ramp European 5G with new R&D site in France
New facility will provide access to a competence pool and foster industry and academic collaborations on 5G, says company
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January 17, 2020
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CenturyLink lands $1.6bn network services contract from US Dept of Interior
US operator engaged to help US agency achieve its mission to conserve and manage natural resources and cultural heritage
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January 17, 2020
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Huawei unveils mobile development programme for UK and Irish business
Leading comms tech and service provider Huawei reveals strategy to support UK and Irish businesses with mobile services development offering
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January 16, 2020
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Ericsson launches eSIM
Swedish comms tech giant aims to drive communication service providers’ top line and improve consumer experience
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January 16, 2020
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UK ranks 13th in Cisco digital readiness index
Networking giant reveals benchmark holistically assessing countries’ digital readiness across seven key criteria, including technology adoption and technology infrastructure, and finds UK somewhat wanting
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January 15, 2020
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Cerence, LG drive into AI-powered connected car platform
Artificial intelligence will enhance in-car experiences through voice commands to allow drivers and passengers to have far more control over car functions
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January 14, 2020
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Vodafone extends UK 5G reach and introduces 5G roaming to Ireland
Leading UK mobile operator claims 5G tech first and broadens 5G reach across UK and into the Republic of Ireland
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January 14, 2020
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Extreme Networks claims Wi-Fi 6 a game changer for US sports stadiums
Cloud-driven networking technology and services company rolls out Wi-Fi 6 technology for Tennessee Titans, Houston Dynamo and Dash, Leeds Beckett University and West Texas A&M
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January 14, 2020
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EE scoops top rating in UK mobile connectivity assessment
BT subsidiary wins top spot in UK mobile quality benchmark survey for sixth time running
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January 14, 2020
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MLL Telecom appoints new CEO
Shaun Ledgerwood succeeds Gary Marven as chief executive as network services provider seeks to maintain momentum as a technology supplier to public and private sector organisations
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January 13, 2020
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Samsung boosts US 5G expansion with TeleWorld acquisition
South Korean giant buys US network services provider in the latest initiative designed to advance its 5G network development
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January 10, 2020
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Portsmouth City Council taps MLL Telecom for future network
Initiative designed to offer schools, residents and businesses a fibre framework that will support existing and future digital services
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January 10, 2020
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Queen’s University Belfast and Rakuten Mobile set up edge computing hub
Aiming to boost its plans to make truly autonomous networks a reality, Japanese operator Rakuten opens a new lab in collaboration with Queen’s University Belfast to develop edge computing hub
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January 09, 2020
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5G roll-out no guarantee of smartphone upgrade bonanza
5G’s network success more or less guaranteed, but same can’t be said for 5G smartphones in short term as study finds only 30-40% of those in major markets such as the US, Europe and Australia likely to result in upgrade, while over 50% likely to do ...
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January 09, 2020
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KCOM makes £100m full-fibre investment
Operator for UK’s first full-fibre city looks to spread full-fibre reach to surrounding areas with network that is said to have produced estimated cumulative economic impact of more than £469m
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January 08, 2020
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Extreme Networks simplifies retail cloud networks
New turnkey network solutions give retail chains and franchises ability to automate set-up and management of network connectivity with large scale
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January 08, 2020
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Poor UK internet connectivity and technology cited as hampering SME productivity
Study suggests small businesses could be losing out on two and a half working weeks a year from employees because of unreliable internet connections and technology issues
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January 07, 2020
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Telco revs set to increase, but suppliers face critical challenges in 2020
Potential good times set to roll for telecoms industry in 2020, with SD-WAN first deployments of 5G, but NB-IoT needs to gain traction to stay relevant, says research
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January 07, 2020
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Klaxoon claims mobile workspace first as multi-team projects become the norm
As new working methods and increased remote working make effective meetings more challenging, Klaxoon offers a new collaboration system
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January 06, 2020
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More than 30 million smart street lights by 2023, predicts study
Glowing future for global connected industry over the next three years as adoption of LPWA technologies such as NB-IoT and LoRa grows quickly
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January 06, 2020
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OTT challenge to see mobile operators lose voice over next five years
Harsh times predicted for voice services over the next five years as revenues are expected to nearly halve, but operators stand to be partially offset by nascent 5G-based offers
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January 02, 2020
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Luxoft drives into Microsoft connected vehicle platform ecosystem
Digital strategy and software engineering firm joins the Microsoft Connected Vehicle Platform as it aims to enable personalised connected customer experiences for automotive companies
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December 31, 2019
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Huawei gets India green light as it reports strong sales growth for 2019
Comms technology giant finishes challenging 2019 with solid commercial performance and permission to supply 5G technology in one of the world’s largest internet markets
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December 31, 2019
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Top 10 networking stories of 2019
Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 networking stories of 2019