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• August 23, 2023 23 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

• August 23, 2023 23 Aug'23

  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

• August 22, 2023 22 Aug'23

  Community Fibre tops UK gigabit broadband league table

  Survey of UK gigabit broadband suppliers reveals rise and rise of independent sector despite recent financial struggles as increased reach and availability means users are no longer limited to majors for services

• August 22, 2023 22 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

• August 21, 2023 21 Aug'23

  Brsk brings in full-fibre broadband backing as CityFibre expands Reading net

  Fast-growing UK altnet and leading independent provider Brsk announces advances in plans to develop full-fibre gigabit networks in key areas covering Manchester, the West Midlands, Lancashire and Berkshire

• August 21, 2023 21 Aug'23

  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

• August 21, 2023 21 Aug'23

  Nokia expands manufacturing of BEAD fibre broadband optical modules

  Comms tech provider adds optical modules to the list of technology services that will be produced in US and become available to programme regarded as critical to bridging digital divide

• August 18, 2023 18 Aug'23

  More than 400 Liberty Global IT staff move to Infosys as part of €1.5bn contract

  TV and broadband giant outsources the build and operation of its entertainment and connectivity platforms to Indian supplier in five year deal

• August 18, 2023 18 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

• August 18, 2023 18 Aug'23

  Curiosity Lab brings in the future of 5G electrification for pioneer smart city

  Leader in charging solutions brings the latest in electric vehicle infrastructure, based on T-Mobile 5G technology to ensure constant connectivity in the pioneering US smart city of Peachtree Corners

• August 17, 2023 17 Aug'23

  Carlsberg turns tap on massive global SASE deployment

  Global brewer addresses strategic IT challenges at scale, improving application delivery, modernising network security capabilities and standardising IT service delivery across more than 200 locations and 25,000 remote users

• August 16, 2023 16 Aug'23

  BT flies into NATS network, cyber security project

  Organisation tasked with managing air travel in the UK implements ‘transformational’ technology programme to keep skies safe and support customers worldwide

• August 15, 2023 15 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

• August 15, 2023 15 Aug'23

  London calling as Zoom opens hub heralding new era of modern work

  Communications tech provider makes latest evolutionary step having gained reputation as breakthrough pandemic collaboration company, opening doors on hub in UK capital to support hybrid ways of working

• August 15, 2023 15 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

• August 15, 2023 15 Aug'23

  Nokia, Nomios Group to triple capacity for GÉANT European research network

  10-year frame agreement pegs comms provider as sole IP critical-network provider for massive backbone network migration to deliver capacity to support long-term scientific collaboration

• August 14, 2023 14 Aug'23

  Verizon Business forges managed network services partnership with HCLTech

  Information technology services and consulting company inks partnership with telco’s business services division, with aims of ushering in new era of large-scale wireline service delivery for enterprise customers

• August 14, 2023 14 Aug'23

  Network Rail uses Google AI to assess trackside biodiversity

  The rail network company has worked with London Zoo to monitor trackside bird and bat activity

• August 11, 2023 11 Aug'23

  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.

• August 11, 2023 11 Aug'23

  CityFibre and toob accelerate gigabit broadband across south of England

  Surrey and Berkshire commuter towns gain high-speed broadband bonus with ISP and network provider laying tracks down for gigabit future

• August 11, 2023 11 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

• August 10, 2023 10 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

• August 10, 2023 10 Aug'23

  USDM Life Sciences grants Cloud Assurance Certification to PTC AR design kit

  As it ramps up its foray into immersive technologies, engineering tech company sees AR development kit gain certification from compliance firm, allowing users to generate audit-ready documents to serve as regulatory evidence

• August 10, 2023 10 Aug'23

  ShapesXR draws $8.6m in bid to become XR prototyping industry standard

  Key investment round secured for virtual reality design and collaboration platform favoured by Meta founder

• August 10, 2023 10 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

• August 09, 2023 09 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

• August 09, 2023 09 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

• August 09, 2023 09 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

• August 09, 2023 09 Aug'23

  brsk banks on Neos Network to gain seven-figure broadband reach

  As it looks to accelerate network roll-out across some of the UK’s most underserved regions, altnet calls on fibre connectivity firm to provide diverse national backhaul services

• August 09, 2023 09 Aug'23

  Sourcewell awards Avaya unified communications and contact centre contract

  Leading purchasing consortium selects customer experience technology provider for unified communications and contact centre contract covering government, education and non-profit organisations

• August 08, 2023 08 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

• August 08, 2023 08 Aug'23

  Workplace monitoring needs worker consent, says select committee

  Employers looking to monitor their employees through connected devices should only to so with the consent of those affected due to negative impacts such surveillance can have on work intensification and mental health

• August 07, 2023 07 Aug'23

  Dutch authorities vouch for security of ZTE optical networking products

  Leading Chinese technology provider reveals it has successfully passed one of the most authoritative security certifications in the world for its optical transport network products

• August 07, 2023 07 Aug'23

  Eutelsat and Thaicom team for software-defined satellite across Asia

  Leading satellite operator expands in-orbit assets to address surging demand for connectivity in Asian region, closing collaborative partnership model to deliver ubiquitous telecommunication services

• August 07, 2023 07 Aug'23

  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

• August 07, 2023 07 Aug'23

  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

• August 07, 2023 07 Aug'23

  Soracom expands partners for iSIM Commercial IoT growth

  Advanced internet of things connectivity provider collaborates with Israeli semiconductor division of CE giant, Kigen, Murat and Quectel to accelerate iSIM deployments

• August 03, 2023 03 Aug'23

  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

• August 03, 2023 03 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

• August 03, 2023 03 Aug'23

  UK altnets make further advances in gigabit

  CityFibre passes 1,000km reach in growing south coast of England region, while independent mobile phone retailer to offer Welsh provider Ogi’s ultrafast full-fibre broadband and voice packages in its high street stores

• August 02, 2023 02 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

• August 02, 2023 02 Aug'23

  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

• August 02, 2023 02 Aug'23

  Improved rural connectivity could add £65bn to UK economy

  Study from leading operator and economic consultancy points to potential massive economic boost to UK rural communities through increased digital connectivity and if long-standing obstacles are removed

• August 01, 2023 01 Aug'23

  Vodafone, Nokia team to introduce business-focused converged charging

  Cloud-based system designed to support operator’s business arm’s move towards digital services

• August 01, 2023 01 Aug'23

  Two million more Australian households ready to upgrade to nbn 

  Australia’s national broadband network on track to enable up to 10 million premises, or up to 90% of homes and businesses, to access wholesale download speeds of 500Mbps to near 1Gbps by the end of 2025

• August 01, 2023 01 Aug'23

  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

• August 01, 2023 01 Aug'23

  Investment flows towards Nile to redefine enterprise networks

  Latest funding round designed to allow next-generation enterprise network provider to accelerate market expansion amid growing global customer demand

• July 31, 2023 31 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

• July 31, 2023 31 Jul'23

  Telia president and CEO Allison Kirkby to take over as BT chief executive

  CEO of leading Baltics and Nordics telco to take the reins at BT Group in early 2024, offering support for current business strategy and next phase of development

• July 31, 2023 31 Jul'23

  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