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Networking and communication
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March 25, 2024
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Mar'24
NEC, NTT claim success in first-of-its-kind subsea optical fibre cable trial
Tech giant and leading Japanese telecoms provider reveals research making progress towards increasing capacity of transoceanic optical submarine cable through use of over 7,000km using 12-core fibre net
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March 25, 2024
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Mar'24
Marked growth in UK broadband proves elusive in 2023
Quarterly study from specialist comms analyst finds persistent challenging macro-economic conditions acting as headwind for overall fixed and wireless broadband market in final quarter of 2023, but with fibre still a shining light
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March 25, 2024
25
Mar'24
IBM enhances network IT automation capabilities with Pliant acquisition
Tech giant makes strategic purchase to further boost software networking capabilities, offering customers the tools to enable network infrastructure observability, connectivity, control and automation across hybrid cloud environments
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March 25, 2024
25
Mar'24
Vodafone Business aims to boost SME effectiveness with IT Hubs channel
UK IT experts and entrepreneurs are invited to join local franchise opportunity as part of strategic drive from Vodafone to help smaller businesses better manage their IT solutions
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March 25, 2024
25
Mar'24
Vodafone, Three merger faces further competition review
Blow to major UK operators’ merger plans as competition watchdog takes investigation to new level, concluding that combining firms could leave consumers and businesses worse off
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March 22, 2024
22
Mar'24
Court finds EncroChat hacked messages admissible as former footballer is jailed
A judge in ‘lead’ EncroChat case found that messages obtained by police from the encrypted phone network can be lawfully used in evidence
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March 21, 2024
21
Mar'24
UK government takes measures to boost resilience of 999 call system
The government is introducing additional safeguards to ensure resilience of the 999 emergency call handling system following a technical fault in 2023
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March 21, 2024
21
Mar'24
BICS partners with SaaS startup
Recently rebranded software-as-a-service customer engagement company switching up its communication partner to BICS as it looks to consolidate and expand across Europe
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March 21, 2024
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Mar'24
Three UK sees top-line revenue growth but first EBIT loss since 2010
UK mobile network operator reports earnings loss for the first time since 2010 but growth in certain customer segments driven by business-to-business, 5G, home broadband and Smarty service
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March 21, 2024
21
Mar'24
UK mobile users satisfied with download speeds
Despite the UK having some of the lowest 5G download speeds in the G7, consumer needs are being met when it comes to mobile speeds delivering services that satisfy the majority of mobile users
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March 21, 2024
21
Mar'24
Ericsson establishes Federal Technologies Group in US
Comms tech provider ups engagement with US government services by creating entity designed to drive digital transformation and accelerate innovation
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March 21, 2024
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Mar'24
Port of Tyne sets sail on private 5G-enabled ‘smart port’ operations
Latest part of UK’s 5G Innovation Regions project sees North East regional port gain funding to develop 5G and advanced wireless connectivity projects, and reap benefits such as enhanced operational efficiency, safety and sustainability
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March 20, 2024
20
Mar'24
Global UCaaS market set for over 130 million users by 2028
Study from specialist comms research and consulting firm finds growth in UCaaS market continues apace, but price pressures are driving interest in value-added services
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March 20, 2024
20
Mar'24
ServiceNow acquires 4Industry, EY Smart to boost smart industry
Digital workflow company announced its latest acquisitions of 4Industry and EY’s Smart Daily Management app to accelerate digital transformation
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March 20, 2024
20
Mar'24
Singtel to host Vultr’s GPU workloads in AI datacentres
Vultr users will be able to deploy large-scale clusters of Nvidia H100 GPUs in Vultr’s Singapore region hosted in Singtel’s AI datacentres by the third quarter this year
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March 19, 2024
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Mar'24
Cato claims first for AI-driven networking, security incident detection and response
Artificial intelligence option from Cato enhanced to detect and identify the root cause of networking incidents and to reduce outages from hours to minutes
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March 19, 2024
19
Mar'24
Qualcomm brings more on-device AI to smartphones with Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
Chip giant unveils mobile platform using specially selected premium capabilities for next-level on-device generative AI features set to be adopted by major OEMs over the coming months
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March 19, 2024
19
Mar'24
UK government looks to end of 4G mobile blackspots in rural Wales
First of 86 UK government-funded 4G masts have been switched on as part of joint plan with telecoms firms in £1bn scheme to deliver mobile connectivity across 95% of UK
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March 18, 2024
18
Mar'24
Budgets rise as IT decision-makers ramp up cyber security spending
Few IT leaders surveyed in the TechTarget/Enterprise Strategy Group 2024 Technology Spending Intentions study say they are spending less this year
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March 18, 2024
18
Mar'24
Virgin Media O2 boosts mobile coverage in smart pole trial
UK operator claims successful innovation in trial using smart poles installed beside existing on-street broadband cabinets to accelerate mobile network roll-out across the UK by converting cabinets to mobile base stations
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March 18, 2024
18
Mar'24
Vodafone gets down to business with growth plan
Leading operator closes sale of Italian division and reveals go-to-market plan with pivot towards enterprise communications and business-related internet of things services in strongest current markets
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March 18, 2024
18
Mar'24
Neos Networks beefs up C-suite to prep for new phase of accelerated growth
Following recent investments in its UK-wide high-capacity network, critical network infrastructure provider makes two C-level appointments aimed at making the company ready to embark on a new phase of accelerated growth
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March 18, 2024
18
Mar'24
HUDs head automotive road safety initiatives
Tech firm examines the impact of road safety initiatives on heads-up display adoption in automotive industry as it looks for solutions to driver distractions
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March 15, 2024
15
Mar'24
UK government calls on comms firms to limit installation of telegraph poles
After public demonstrations, minister urges communications industry to ‘do whatever it takes’ to share existing infrastructure to avoid ‘inappropriately or unnecessarily throwing up’ new telegraph poles
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March 15, 2024
15
Mar'24
eSIM to accelerate IoT automotive, smart city programmes
Research finds tech and market developments are accelerating eSIM adoption in IoT sectors such as automotive and smart cities, with the latter sector expected to witness highest demand for eSIM-enabled services
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March 15, 2024
15
Mar'24
CityFibre lights up footprint expansion with Lit Fibre acquisition
UK’s leading independent fibre network provider enters agreement to acquire alternative fibre network operator and add up to third of a million premises to ready-for-service footprint
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March 14, 2024
14
Mar'24
Fibre, FWA set the pace in fixed broadband growth
OECD research reveals that optical fibre and fixed wireless access are the two fastest growing fixed broadband technologies in countries that it covers, with their dynamism in stark contrast to the decline in DSL
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March 14, 2024
14
Mar'24
Passalacqua hotel claims exceptional guest connectivity with AI-driven Wi-Fi 7
Prestigious hotel on the shores of Lake Como to become one of the world’s first early adopters of Wi-Fi 7 to give not only high connectivity speeds, but also low latency and increased capacity
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March 13, 2024
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Mar'24
BT, Broadpeak intro multicast tech to enhance network video streaming
UK’s leading network provider teams with content delivery network firm to enhance live video streaming quality and reliability using adaptive bit rate and multicast-assisted unicast delivery technology
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March 13, 2024
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Mar'24
SEA-ME-WE 4 doubles undersea capacity with optical link
Optical communications technology provider Ciena doubles capacity of undersea cable links covering South/Southeast Asia, the Middle East, North Africa and Europe to 122Tbps
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March 13, 2024
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Mar'24
TotalEnergies upgrades OT network to increase safety, performance, cyber security
Global multi-energy company upgrades operational technology network on its North Sea oil and gas platforms with next-generation infrastructure to ensure efficient operation of critical infrastructure
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March 13, 2024
13
Mar'24
Traveller experience takes off at Houston Airports with HPE Aruba mobility
One of North America’s largest public airport systems modernises connectivity with Wi-Fi 6E and networking infrastructure to boost quality of passenger experience and contribute to sustainability goals
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March 13, 2024
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Mar'24
Omnispace, MTN team to develop, deploy satellite IoT, 5G NTN services
African space-based mobile communications industry gains higher orbit as continent’s largest mobile operator enters partnership with non-geostationary satellite constellation firm
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March 12, 2024
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Mar'24
Openreach, Focus Group boost broadband focus in South West England
Openreach claims major milestone inunderserved region’s digital transformation, while UK provider of essential business technology beefs up regional presence with key acquisition
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March 12, 2024
12
Mar'24
More DDoS attacks launched against APAC financial firms
The financial sector in Asia-Pacific saw more DDoS attacks in 2023, but no notable impact was reported, according to a report by Akamai and FS-ISAC
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March 12, 2024
12
Mar'24
Starlink launches constellation, improves comms latency
After launch of 23 craft for growing satellite constellation, Elon Musk-led US spacecraft manufacturer reveals steps taken to improve quality of experience and service
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March 11, 2024
11
Mar'24
Aryaka advances network, security convergence with SASE as a service
Cloud-based software-defined networking and security services provider claims to transform global secure networking with unified secure access service edge solution
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March 11, 2024
11
Mar'24
Sateliot to launch four 5G satellites
LEO 5G internet of things satellite constellation provider reveals summer launch of satellites to connect nearly seven million IoT devices and begin to recurrently bill €187m in binding orders
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March 11, 2024
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Mar'24
Global cellular IoT connections to grow by three billion in next four years
Federated learning to automate platform management, configuration of devices, security processes and connectivity in real time will be key to handling large increase in data as telco network-based internet of things flourishes
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March 11, 2024
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Mar'24
TechUK calls for next government to introduce ‘industrial strategy’ for AI
Trade group TechUK publishes blueprint calling for winner of next election to boost tech startups, digitise government services and accelerate technology R&D
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March 08, 2024
08
Mar'24
UK government reconfirms satellite programme
2024 Budget sees continued approval for connectivity funding in plan to expand space-based broadband and 5G coverage for remote areas
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March 08, 2024
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Mar'24
Ethernovia accelerates chip drive for software-defined vehicles
Silicon Valley-based startup announces sampling of scalable family of automotive PHY transceivers for software-defined vehicle applications aiming to meet rising bandwidth demands and deliver safety functionality
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March 07, 2024
07
Mar'24
PSNI chief denies ‘industrial’ use of surveillance powers against journalists
PSNI chief constable Jon Boutcher has agreed to provide a report on police surveillance of journalists and lawyers to Northern Ireland’s policing watchdog
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March 07, 2024
07
Mar'24
UK altnets call for action after attacks on fibre infrastructure
UK altnets raise concerns after a series of attacks on telecoms networks, demanding DSIT and Ofcom take responsibility to review current rules, from sentencing to policing to industry compliance
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March 07, 2024
07
Mar'24
Open Cosmos and Ubotica report success in satcoms launch
Space technology and data company launches first satellite of the year aiming to provide hyperspectral artificial intelligence data for marine monitoring and emergency responses across the Atlantic
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March 07, 2024
07
Mar'24
Western Sydney Metro deploys mission-critical communications for driverless transport
Nokiar teams with industrial partner to provide IP/MPLS backbone communications network and security solution for new Metro line connecting Australia’s largest city to airport
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March 06, 2024
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Mar'24
BT to supply ultrafast broadband to UK primary schools under Project Gigabit
Communications provider wins £26m contract to connect more than 650 primary schools in hard-to-reach areas to gigabit broadband to enable children to access online resources and high-quality video streaming
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March 05, 2024
05
Mar'24
NanoAvionics jumps on SpaceX to expand 5G, IoT space comms
Smallsat bus manufacturer and mission integrator’s craft expand two constellations with upcoming SpaceX Transporter-10 mission
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March 05, 2024
05
Mar'24
Speedcast on board with connectivity for P&O maritime logistics
Comms and IT services provider sets sail to deliver multi-orbit, multi-path SD-WAN service across 59 vessels in fleet of provider of critical logistics support and marine offerings for offshore energy, port services and cargo transportation
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March 05, 2024
05
Mar'24
TIM taps Cisco and NEC to improve Brazilian network quality
Firms team up to address quality of experience and quality of service objectives by expanding monitoring across all transport domains, including cell site routers, national backbone and backhaul