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• February 23, 2022 23 Feb'22

  Cohere Technologies raises $46m Series D round as it evolves spectrum software

  Open RAN spectrum multiplier software provider announces funding round led by new strategic investments and existing investors

• February 23, 2022 23 Feb'22

  IT leaders primed to drive innovation and hybrid work

  As organisations move beyond the pandemic, survey shows IT leaders are being given greater levels of responsibility

• February 23, 2022 23 Feb'22

  Helsinki shares its plans to bridge post-Covid learning gap with the rest of the world

  Finnish capital is calling on global education systems to embrace technology as a facilitator of research, ideas and knowledge-sharing, not just as a new way to deliver classes

• February 23, 2022 23 Feb'22

  Mobile device trade-ins and upgrades return more than $3bn in 2021

  Quarterly research shows that as 5G devices proliferate around the US, device trade-in programmes return more than a billion dollars to US consumers in the fourth quarter of 2021 alone

• February 22, 2022 22 Feb'22

  Dell makes push to simplify and accelerate modern, open telco deployments

  IT giant announces validated designs for telecommunications edge and core to offer more choice and speed for network modernisation

• February 22, 2022 22 Feb'22

  KDDI further extends 5G Open RAN network with Wind River virtualised base station

  Japanese operator advances base stations within next-generation infrastructure, delivering open radio network access in commercial deployment

• February 22, 2022 22 Feb'22

  Mondelēz moves global operations to digital workspace with Orange Business Services

  Snack giant transforms legacy infrastructure to digital platform, enabling communication and collaboration on a global scale, with analytics and AI used to improve customer experience and personalise service for employee workplace needs

• February 22, 2022 22 Feb'22

  Singtel’s Paragon platform to ease edge computing deployments

  Singtel’s new software platform is touted to make it easier for enterprises to deploy edge computing applications on its multi-access edge computing platform

• February 22, 2022 22 Feb'22

  Deutsche Telekom, Ericsson claim 5G network slicing breakthrough

  Partnership sees 5G slicing in combination with SD-WAN and local traffic breakout, enabling flexible connectivity establishment and control

• February 21, 2022 21 Feb'22

  Zoom gains NCSC Cyber Essentials Plus and NHS security badges

  Video platform Zoom has added a number of UK-specific cyber certifications to help it demonstrate its platform is safeguarded against common threats

• February 21, 2022 21 Feb'22

  BMW Group gears up with G+D Technology eSIM for connected cars

  International tech group extends partnership with car giant in the area of eSIM to create the basic requirement for a new kind of individually networked mobility

• February 21, 2022 21 Feb'22

  RealWear enables remote nuclear plant inspection

  Augmented reality headsets from RealWear have been deployed by TÜV SÜD for certifying technical systems during the pandemic

• February 21, 2022 21 Feb'22

  UK joins US in pinning Ukraine DDoS attacks on Russia

  A series of DDoS attacks on Ukrainian defence and banking organisations last week is now being firmly attributed to Russian action

• February 21, 2022 21 Feb'22

  Samsung, KDDI claim world’s first 5G SA O-RAN site powered by vRAN

  Japanese and Korean partners accelerate deployment of standalone 5G sites by simplifying and automating process of building out network infrastructure using virtualised RAN technology

• February 21, 2022 21 Feb'22

  New consultation on legal direction to restrict use of Huawei in UK telecoms networks

  UK government is consulting on its proposed legal instruments to mandate the removal of all Huawei equipment from 5G networks by the end of 2027

• February 21, 2022 21 Feb'22

  Telstra and TPG Telecom strike network sharing deal

  Australia’s Telstra and TPG Telecom have joined forces to share their mobile networks and spectrum in a landmark deal that will expand coverage for both telcos

• February 18, 2022 18 Feb'22

  Nokia, Kyndryl create global private network and edge computing alliance

  Comms technology provider and IT infrastructure services company form partnership to focus on flexible, reliable and secure LTE and 5G private wireless connectivity services for enterprise customers

• February 18, 2022 18 Feb'22

  Energy efficiency takes centre stage in new Ericsson 5G portfolio

  Pre-MWC briefing sees Swedish comms tech leader introduce new radio access network technology led by the flagship dual-band antenna, said to consume 25% less power than current product

• February 18, 2022 18 Feb'22

  Lawyers say ‘unprecedented’ secrecy deprived EncroChat defendants of fair trials

  Lawyers from seven countries say it is impossible for their clients to challenge the accuracy, authenticity, reliability and legality of the evidence against them

• February 18, 2022 18 Feb'22

  Virgin Media O2 seeks joint venture for UK full-fibre extension

  Just weeks after claiming to have taken a huge competitive step in the UK broadband market by hitting its target of gigabit capability to all its customers, operator looks for financing to fuel further growth

• February 18, 2022 18 Feb'22

  India warms to telehealth amid pandemic

  Covid-19 has accelerated adoption of telehealth services in India as more healthcare providers look to offer medical treatment and assistance without risking infections

• February 17, 2022 17 Feb'22

  Risk of UK digital broadband divide growing

  Report from communications regulator warns that amid rising cost of services, millions of low-income families in the UK are missing out on a £144 annual broadband saving

• February 17, 2022 17 Feb'22

  Unified communications and collaboration set for automation surge in hybrid world

  Research reveals hybrid working world unified communications and collaboration now seen as improving productivity, but challenge exists for organisations managing UCC at scale to provision users across multiple apps and communications platforms

• February 17, 2022 17 Feb'22

  UK enterprises prioritise real-world 5G benefits over sophisticated use cases

  Study finds more than half of enterprises plan to invest in 5G within three years and many are drawn to private networks, but confidence around implementation appears to stall

• February 17, 2022 17 Feb'22

  Wyld Networks and Agrology team to enable satellite IoT in agriculture

  Predictive agricultural technology provider to integrate satellite-based internet of things connectivity into core platform for global, 24/7 data collection

• February 17, 2022 17 Feb'22

  How one Singapore company is keeping drivers safe

  TNT Surveillance’s technology is being deployed by bus and port operators to reduce driver fatigue and prevent accidents using cameras and radar sensors

• February 16, 2022 16 Feb'22

  EU accelerates space connectivity programme

  European Commission puts forward a plan for an EU space-based secure communication system designed to ensure long-term availability of worldwide uninterrupted access to secure and cost-effective satellite connectivity services

• February 16, 2022 16 Feb'22

  Juniper Networks begins Open RAN use case trial with Vodafone and Parallel Wireless

  Leading operator, cloud-native Open RAN company and AI-driven networks provider team on software-driven architecture project to showcase route to enhanced mobile business opportunities and critical user experiences

• February 16, 2022 16 Feb'22

  Hitachi Energy brings 5G connectivity to mission-critical ops

  Power tech firm brings 5G connectivity to mission-critical industrial and utility operations, deploying routers to enable a hybrid wireless network described as fast, secure and reliable

• February 16, 2022 16 Feb'22

  DDoS attacks hit Ukrainian defence ministry and banks

  A further wave of cyber attacks has taken place against targets in Ukraine amid heightened tension in the region

• February 16, 2022 16 Feb'22

  Virgin Media O2 accelerates Londoners’ 5G coverage

  Recently merged operator’s 5G coverage in UK metropolitan area extends to over two-thirds of population coverage and company commits to reaching half of the UK’s population in 2023

• February 15, 2022 15 Feb'22

  Global investor community flocks to 5G

  5G is now a reality, but how to make money from it remains a question. Research unearths insights that could offer direction on the specific industries in which to make returns on investment in next-generation networks

• February 15, 2022 15 Feb'22

  Stadium trial is latest success in 5G Vista project

  Multi-supplier project to explore valuable commercial opportunities of 5G technologies announces successful trial at a live football match

• February 15, 2022 15 Feb'22

  New world of work sees emergence of hybrid holiday

  Research from Virgin Media O2 suggests 2022 will be the year when working from anywhere becomes a reality for businesses across the UK

• February 15, 2022 15 Feb'22

  OneWeb adds 34 more satellites to growing LEO network

  In its 10th launch since December 2020, satellite broadband company brings total in-orbit constellation to 428 satellites, two-thirds of planned LEO satellite fleet that will deliver high-speed, low-latency global connectivity

• February 15, 2022 15 Feb'22

  Vodafone UK to deploy Oracle tech to support 5G standalone network core

  Leading UK operator taps IT giant for cloud-native network policy solution to help accelerate new 5G services and get 5G offerings into the hands of customers more quickly

• February 14, 2022 14 Feb'22

  Jio and SES forge joint venture for satellite-based broadband services across India

  Joint venture between satellite operator SES and Indian mobile network operator Jio aims to extend network reach and resiliency by using satellites in geostationary and medium Earth orbits, including O3b mPOWER

• February 14, 2022 14 Feb'22

  UK superfast, ultrafast broadband deployments track upwards rapidly in Q4 2021

  Majors and altnets hit the accelerator in gigabit connectivity roll-out in the UK, but survey reveals big discrepancy between the country’s best and worst fibre-enabled locations

• February 14, 2022 14 Feb'22

  Mavenir intros intelligent IoT platform for smarter analytics

  New internet-of-things technology is designed to converge hardware stacks and common software frameworks to produce optimised insights for enterprise users in real-world IoT initiatives

• February 11, 2022 11 Feb'22

  TalkTalk: Switch to full fibre benefits climate

  Study from leading UK operator pinpoints green gains from switching to full fibre over copper networks, including increased efficiency, reduction in degradation and exchanges, and fewer engineer journeys

• February 11, 2022 11 Feb'22

  ISPA, Good Things Foundation team to address UK digital divide

  Digital exclusion remains a huge issue in the UK and to address the problem, leading digital inclusion charity has entered into a partnership with the Internet Services Providers’ Association

• February 10, 2022 10 Feb'22

  Infovista introduces solution to deploy and scale 5G networks with maximum ROI

  Network lifecycle automation firm launches AI/ML-based network planning, optimisation and modelling solution aiming to deliver 5G mobile network with the highest revenue potential

• February 10, 2022 10 Feb'22

  Samsung, Amdocs collaborate for private 5G at Howard University

  Comms tech and software providers partner to deploy Citizens Broadband Radio Service private 5G network across Howard University’s campus in Washington DC

• February 10, 2022 10 Feb'22

  Qualcomm expands investment in XR and the metaverse

  Mobile chip giant opens new labs in Europe to build on existing commitment to make extended reality accessible to the masses, with focus activities on XR R&D, engineering and key technology development

• February 10, 2022 10 Feb'22

  Call for easier consolidation as Ofcom investigates UK mobile market shake-up

  UK communications regulator sets out initial thinking on how the UK mobile market might develop and how networks might need to evolve to meet future demand

• February 09, 2022 09 Feb'22

  New plans to slash red tape from 5G roll-out and improve mobile phone connectivity

  Government announces eight pilots to simplify local authority processes to speed up 4G and 5G deployment, allowing telecoms firms to get easier access to public buildings and street lights, bus shelters and traffic lights

• February 09, 2022 09 Feb'22

  NTT teams with ServiceNow to help enterprises realise benefits of private 5G

  Combined capabilities from global technology services provider and cloud computing platform to enable an AI-powered, end-to-end workflow management and service automation platform

• February 09, 2022 09 Feb'22

  CPaaS key to enabling customer experience to drive digital transformation

  IDC study shows nearly four-fifths of enterprises are set to implement conversational customer engagement to improve customer experience

• February 08, 2022 08 Feb'22

  Ferrari accelerates digital transformation with Qualcomm strategic technology collaboration

  Leading mobile processor firm inks deal to be systems solutions provider for legendary motor marque in strategic technology collaboration aimed at helping to boost the manufacturer’s digital transformation

• February 08, 2022 08 Feb'22

  5G networks increase content consumption

  Study reveals a near-$20bn spike in carrier billing spend over the next two years, driven by the growth in 5G-based mobile gaming and video subscriptions