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February 19, 2014
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Feb'14
EE connects commuters via 4G
EE has announced plans to expand its 4G network to aid commuters, and will be recruiting more than 1,000 new customer service staff over the next 24 months
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February 19, 2014
19
Feb'14
UK start-ups get ready for Mobile World Congress 2014
With the world’s biggest mobile trade show just days away, we talk to some of the representatives of the UK start-up industry representing us on the show floor
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February 17, 2014
17
Feb'14
Care UK to introduce 4G to 4,000 employees
Advanced Mobile Communications has won a multi-million pound contract to provide EE’s 4G connectivity to Care UK’s 4,000 employees
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February 11, 2014
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Feb'14
Analysis: Dell’s open embrace of SDN
Dell's recent announcement shows it is betting big on software-defined networking, but will it win out?
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January 31, 2014
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Jan'14
Is Cisco’s ‘SDN plus’ the best software-defined networking?
The networking giant has been accused of not embracing software-defined networking, but Cisco claims it offers better SDN than its competitors.
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January 24, 2014
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Jan'14
Cloud to drive Cisco Indian mid-market growth in 2014
Cisco aims for growth in India by targeting the rising mid-market as 65% of India’s currently under-served mid-market firms plan to get more from their networks
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January 22, 2014
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Jan'14
Huawei exec named chair at Open Networking Foundation
In a boost to his company’s reputation, Dr Serge Manning is named the chair of the wireless and mobile working group for the ONF.
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January 14, 2014
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Jan'14
Tesco signs deal with Verizon for ‘single global network’
Tesco will link its network across 12 countries over a single infrastructure provided by Verizon
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January 14, 2014
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Jan'14
Cabinet Office attempts to defuse PSN compliance tensions
The Cabinet Office has updated the public services network (PSN) programme to make it easier for councils to meet security requirements
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January 14, 2014
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Jan'14
Post Office seeks contractors for network and back-office work
The Post Office is looking for IT services firms to provide back-office IT applications and networking technologies in contracts worth hundreds of millions of pounds
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January 10, 2014
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Jan'14
SDN still failing to spark interest in Europe
Research shows just 9% of companies across Europe are planning to implement software-defined networking in the next 12 months
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January 10, 2014
10
Jan'14
First steps on the Cabinet Office technology transformation journey
Cabinet Office minister Francis Maude has led the drive to change how technology is used across government, yet within his department IT is poor
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January 06, 2014
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Jan'14
Samsung launches Smart Home ecosystem to connect home devices
Samsung has launched a connected home ecosystem at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas
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January 03, 2014
03
Jan'14
City Link contact centre gets real-time customer data
Delivery firm City Link is reducing the time it takes for its contact center to handle customer requests through integrating Cisco technology with interactive software
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December 30, 2013
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Dec'13
CIO interview: Mike Ives, IT director, University Hospital Southampton
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) has upgraded its wireless infrastructure to enable staff to become more efficient by having a great choice of mobile devices across the hospital.
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December 18, 2013
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Dec'13
Cabinet Office commissions PSN working group
Conversations between Socitm and the Cabinet Office over the compliance issues around the public service network (PSN) for local government continue
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December 12, 2013
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Dec'13
CIO Interview, David Southern, CIO WWF UK
UK CIO of the World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF), David Southern, describes a technology refresh at its Woking HQ
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December 11, 2013
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Dec'13
EU quashes Cisco complaint on Skype sale
The General Court of the European Union rules Microsoft’s $8.5bn acquisition of Skype adheres to competition rules
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December 10, 2013
10
Dec'13
NATS considers 100% availability
NATS will be investigate contingency challenges of offering a service that is 100% available after last week's outage caused many delays at airports across the UK
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December 06, 2013
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Dec'13
PM David Cameron opens Cisco’s startup centre IDEALondon
Cisco’s innovation centre in London has been officially opened by Prime Minister David Cameron this morning on the third anniversary of Tech City.
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December 02, 2013
02
Dec'13
Case study: Advantage Travel Centres implements UC infrastructure for mobile workers
Advantage Travel Centres has implemented unified communications (UC) to improve the connectivity of mobile employees
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December 02, 2013
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Dec'13
CIO interview: Peter O’Rourke, director of IT, University Campus Suffolk
Peter O’Rourke, IT director at University Campus Suffolk, is looking to students to shape the university’s IT infrastructure
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November 29, 2013
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Nov'13
Computer Weekly European User Awards 2014 open for entries
Computer Weekly is running its European User Awards for a second year in 2014. Find out all the details here
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November 15, 2013
15
Nov'13
uMotif wins Cisco Big Awards 2013
Digital health startup uMotif has won first place at the Cisco Big Awards 2013
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November 06, 2013
06
Nov'13
Cisco unveils ACI, its answer to software-defined networking
Cisco has unveiled its response to the growing trend of software-defined networking, in the shape of its Application Centric Infrastructure
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November 04, 2013
04
Nov'13
EE to launch 300 Mbps 4G network in London
Mobile operator EE has launched an LTE-Advanced network, which it claims to be the fastest 4G mobile network in the world
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October 21, 2013
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Oct'13
Enterprises will adopt SDN before full standardisation
Huawei’s president of marketing solutions for its enterprise business group claims enterprises won’t have to wait for standardisation before they can feel the benefits of software defined networking
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October 17, 2013
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Oct'13
Gatwick Airport embarks on communications overhaul
Gatwick Airport has embarked on a five-year project to replace its 60-year-old communications infrastructure with a cloud-based system
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October 16, 2013
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Oct'13
Huawei confirms UK R&D centre
Huawei says it will build an R&D centre as part of its £1.3bn UK investment after the firm's CEO met Chancellor George Osborne
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October 10, 2013
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Oct'13
BIS launches Smart Cities Forum to capitalise on the growing industry
The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills has launched an initiative to help the UK develop smart cities
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October 07, 2013
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Oct'13
Driving Standards Agency updates WAN with MDNX
The government agency has revamped its WAN solution to link its datacentre through the PSN network to its driving test centres across the UK
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September 30, 2013
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Sep'13
Europe fails to invest in downtimes
Enterasys CEO Chris Crowell says economic downturns are the best times to invest, but with more activity in the US than Europe
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September 26, 2013
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Sep'13
MPs slam BT's rural broadband tactics
MPs have slammed BT's business practices in the roll-out of rural and superfast broadband
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September 19, 2013
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Sep'13
Prime minister David Cameron defends progress of BDUK roll-out
Prime minister David Cameron claims the BDUK broadband roll-out to rural areas is working, deeming criticism 'unfair’
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September 05, 2013
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Sep'13
Nokia and Vodafone deals damage European mobile industry, says Telecom Italia CEO Franco Bernabe
Telecom Italia CEO Franco Bernabe slams Nokia and Vodafone for shrinking the European mobile as Neelie Kroes praises Nokia's bravery
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September 02, 2013
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Sep'13
Case study: Lancaster University revamps unified communications
Lancaster University works with Logicalis to install new Cisco systems and bring unified comms to staff and postgraduates
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August 28, 2013
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Aug'13
VMware announces first Nicira-based SDN product
VMware takes its first steps into the networking market following its acquisition of the software defined networking firm Nicira.
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August 28, 2013
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Aug'13
Bet365 improves latency and peering by updating network infrastructure
Online gambling site Bet365 upgraded its network and improved its latency to deliver a fast, smooth and reliable experience to its customers
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August 27, 2013
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Aug'13
ARM buys Sensinode for ‘internet of things’ push
ARM acquires the start-up to boost communication capabilities between devices and gain a stronger place in the open standards community
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August 27, 2013
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Aug'13
VMware strengthens cloud and software-defined datacentre portfolio at VMworld 2013
At VMworld 2013, VMware launched products and services to accelerate enterprise adoption of software-defined datacentre architecture
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August 15, 2013
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Aug'13
Coast, Oasis and Warehouse drive retail innovation using iPads and Wi-Fi
Clothing retailers Coast, Oasis and Warehouse have experimented with in-store iPads and Wi-Fi to improve customer experience and costs
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August 15, 2013
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Aug'13
Cisco cuts 4,000 staff
Despite announcing record results, the networking giant Cisco says 4,000 jobs will go
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August 15, 2013
15
Aug'13
Cisco announces BIG Awards startup semi-finalists
Twenty of the UK’s most innovative startups have been shortlisted as semi-finalists for the Cisco Big Innovation Gateway (BIG) Awards
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August 14, 2013
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Aug'13
Brocade profits rise despite stifled sales
Increased profits offset a drop in revenues at Brocade due to recovery in the storage market and cost reductions elsewhere
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August 13, 2013
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Aug'13
Case Study: M2M increases livestock feed efficiency by 10%
Livestock feeding manufacturer Keenan chose Vodafone to supply a machine-to-machine solution to improve its nutritional data analysis
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August 08, 2013
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Aug'13
Unilever commits to BT managed services
Manufacturing giant Unilever has extended a global IT services contract with BT by three years
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July 29, 2013
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Jul'13
CW500: Internet of things to pose 'huge security and privacy risks'
The internet of things will pose enormous security and privacy challenges, a recent CW500 Club meeting heard
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July 03, 2013
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Jul'13
Are alternative mobile operators the answer to roaming charges?
EU law to allow travellers to choose alternative operators abroad takes effect in 2014. But will operators be ready and is there a better way?
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June 28, 2013
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Jun'13
Customers are demanding M2M services, says Vodafone
Consumers will drive Machine to Machine (M2M) usage across companies, with half adopting it by 2015 – according to Vodafone
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June 28, 2013
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Jun'13
Datacentres must be tuned to the application in the mobile-cloud era: Cisco
Cloud, big data and mobile applications are challenging the traditional datacentre infrastructure, says Cisco
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June 27, 2013
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Jun'13
Uefa considers BYOD policy for Euro 2016
Uefa is considering a bring your own device (BYOD) strategy for its 7,000 volunteers during Euro 2016 to save costs on IT devices
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June 12, 2013
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Jun'13
The government must create a smart cities framework for UK adoption, says EE
The UK government needs to implement a framework with a better understanding of future cities technologies, said EE.
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June 12, 2013
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Jun'13
BMI adopts Avaya to boost communications
The British Midlands International (BMI) airline installs Avaya's internet protocol (IP) phone system to connect 150 remote workers and two sites
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June 12, 2013
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Jun'13
Olympic Games accelerates smart city technologies, says Ovum
Major international events – such as the Commonwealth Games and the Olympics – cement the host city’s future technology profiles, says Ovum
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June 07, 2013
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Jun'13
Heineken rolls out new communications network
Heineken plans to link 60,000 employees across 53 countries using a secure private network from Orange Business Services
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June 07, 2013
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Jun'13
Users’ top datacentre pain points
Storage, network bandwidth, cost and scalability are among the biggest datacentre concerns, say users at Dell Enterprise Forum US
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June 06, 2013
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Jun'13
EE offers customers shared 4G data plans
EE customers will be able to share data plans from this summer, meaning multiple devices can share the same 4G mobile contract
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May 29, 2013
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May'13
Headphone technology to boost fibre connections
New research claims the same technological theory used to create noise-cancelling headphones could boost connections running over fibre
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May 29, 2013
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May'13
Supermarkets and banks hold the key to mass adoption of mobile payments
Payment using mobile devices would gain momentum if supermarkets and banks offered payment apps.
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May 24, 2013
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May'13
BT and Intel invest in lab to research into future cities and telecoms technologies
A research laboratory has been launched by BT and Intel to develop networking technologies and smart city capabilities.
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May 23, 2013
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May'13
Network virtualisation threatens telecom suppliers
Chris Koopmans from Citrix believes network virtualisation offers more opportunities for companies such as Cisco and Juniper
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May 22, 2013
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May'13
Citrix adds mobile functionality to push into smartphones and tablets
Virtualisation firm Citrix hopes extra functionality and its own application store will encourage more customers to adopt its mobile solutions
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May 15, 2013
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May'13
Department for Transport rolls out IP telephony
The central government department chooses Azzurri for the new system, signing a five-year contract worth £1m
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May 02, 2013
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May'13
Can VMware capture the cloud with its software-defined datacentre strategy?
According to VMware, a software defined datatcentre is the foundation of a hybrid cloud to help businesses deliver ITaaS
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April 30, 2013
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Apr'13
Brocade outlines on-demand datacentre strategy
Brocade has developed a strategy for an “on-demand datacentre” which combines physical and virtual networking elements
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April 30, 2013
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Apr'13
Case study: The DANTE link for Euro academics
The best technology innovation winners of Computer Weekly’s European User Awards for Networking on how DANTE brings together researchers from far and wide with Infinera solutions
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April 08, 2013
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Apr'13
Vendors form OpenDaylight Project for SDN
Networking industry's big names form OpenDaylight Project - an open source framework for SDN - under Linux Foundation’s umbrella
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April 03, 2013
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Apr'13
Vanhamme: 'The start of the journey for Dell'
Dell’s newest EMEA executive, Dominique Vanhamme, has high hopes for his firm to take on the big incumbents with network virtualisation
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March 25, 2013
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Mar'13
Oracle continues telecoms push with Tekelec buy
Larry Ellison’s firm continues its move into the telecoms space with its latest acquisition
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March 25, 2013
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Mar'13
Study casts doubts on cost-effectiveness of telehealth
Telehealth is not a cost-effective treatment, according to an in-depth study published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ)
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March 20, 2013
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Mar'13
Case study: CSR boosts WAN with SilverPeak
How WAN optimisation from SilverPeak has helped the international operations of CSR, the private sector winner of Computer Weekly’s European User Awards for Networking
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March 18, 2013
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Mar'13
Getting started with BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10
We give you a guide to upgrading your existing BlackBerry infrastructure for the latest BB10 devices
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February 22, 2013
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Feb'13
Computer Weekly European User Awards for Networking: Winners
The winners are in for the Computer Weekly European User Awards for Networking. See who made the top spots.
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February 21, 2013
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Feb'13
4G could entice mobile operators to SDN
A Juniper Networks executive claims the refresh needed for 4G networks could lead mobile operators to become early adopters of software defined networking
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February 21, 2013
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Feb'13
Case study: City of London School goes wireless
The independent boy’s school installs a wireless network and mobile device management systems to enable staff, pupils and visitors to get connected
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February 15, 2013
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Feb'13
Tax charges lead to losses for Brocade
The networking firm reports record revenues, but confirms a tax charge pushed it to report losses of $21m
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February 15, 2013
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Feb'13
IT budgets to grow in 2013 as economy bumps along
UK IT departments are planning to spend more on IT in 2013 despite the downturn, a worldwide survey of IT managers has revealed
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February 14, 2013
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Feb'13
Cisco quarterly profits jump 44% to $3.1bn
Network company Cisco has reported $3.1bn profits for its last quarter, up 44% compared with the same period the year before
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February 11, 2013
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Feb'13
Intel and F5 invest into SDN
Software defined networking has secured new interest this week with Intel investing into Big Switch Networks and F5 acquiring LineRate Systems
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February 11, 2013
11
Feb'13
SDN adoption plans still stalling in Europe
TechTarget and Computer Weekly surveys find that less than 10% of organisations looking to implement software defined networking (SDN)
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February 04, 2013
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Feb'13
Oracle makes UC buy with Acme Packet
Silicon Valley giant Oracle expands into the IP networking business with the $1.7bn acquisition of Acme Packet
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January 29, 2013
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Jan'13
Cisco 'cannot wait' for open standards
The networking giant edges towards a more open philosophy but still sees its technology as the best
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January 16, 2013
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Jan'13
Juniper Networks outlines SDN strategy
Juniper Networks wants to split networking functionalities across virtual machines to give administrators more control and the ability to innovate
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January 15, 2013
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Jan'13
Brocade names Lloyd Carney as CEO
The former Xsigo CEO and ex-Juniper Networks’ chief operating officer, Lloyd Carney, takes over from Mike Klayko with immediate effect
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January 10, 2013
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Jan'13
Fashion Retail Academy boosts Wi-Fi with Networks First
The Fashion Retail Academy (FRA) has worked with Networks First to bring improved Wi-Fi connectivity to its staff and students
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January 09, 2013
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Jan'13
WAN optimisation choices in the age of cloud and virtualisation
WAN optimisation gives you more bandwidth for your money and now comes in cloud and virtual appliance form factors. We survey the key choices
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January 09, 2013
09
Jan'13
CES 2013: Driverless cars could be next for the enterprise
Gary Shapiro, CEO of the Consumer Electronics Association, thinks businesses will be big benefactors of the driverless car revolution
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December 21, 2012
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Dec'12
Suffolk cuts costs by 30% with PSN-ready network
Suffolk County Council has rolled out a next generation network, which it expects will cut costs by up to 30%.
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December 20, 2012
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Dec'12
Essex County Council signs £81m PSN deal
Essex County Council has signed a £81m network and telephony deal to introduce a Public Services Network (PSN) across its 200,000 users
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December 10, 2012
10
Dec'12
Three chooses Huawei for managed services contract
UK mobile operator Three will transfer staff to Huawei, and its partner Tech Mahindra, to manage its core network and operations.
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December 06, 2012
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Dec'12
Emulex buys Endace for $130m
Networking company Emulex hopes to boost its performance management skills by acquiring Endace
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December 03, 2012
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Dec'12
Cisco snaps up Cariden Technologies
Cisco has bought software firm Cariden Technologies for $141m in its 10th acquisition this year
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November 23, 2012
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Nov'12
Networking services market to fall in next two years
While more than half of firms have used networking services, just 33% plan to use them again over the next two years, says research
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November 19, 2012
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Nov'12
Why Cisco chooses acquisition over R&D
As networking giant Cisco buys its ninth company in less than a year, Computer Weekly asks, why the focus on acquisitions?
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November 19, 2012
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Nov'12
Cisco buys cloud networking company Meraki for $1.2bn
Network equipment firm Cisco is to acquire US cloud networking supplier Meraki in a $1.2bn deal
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November 16, 2012
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Nov'12
WiFox claims 700% boost in Wi-Fi performance
New software created by researchers at North Carolina State University claims to boost performance of Wi-Fi by up to 700%
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November 15, 2012
15
Nov'12
Cisco buys Cloupia for $125m
Networking giant Cisco continues to add to its arsenal with the acquisition of datacentre software company Cloupia
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November 15, 2012
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Nov'12
Cyber security will change ideas of the nation state, says Stonesoft
The lack of cyber security is a major threat to the civilised world and will change how people see the nation state, says security firm Stonesoft
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November 14, 2012
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Nov'12
Cisco profits jump 18% thanks to datacentre strategy
Cisco reports an 18% rise in profits, hitting $2.1bn for the first quarter of its fiscal year 2013, on the back of its integrated datacentre systems
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November 13, 2012
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Nov'12
Big Switch Networks enters SDN race
Silicon Valley start-up Big Switch Networks debuts its first software defined networking (SDN) products