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• May 27, 2021 27 May'21

  Openreach taps Ciena to boost connectivity services for UK carriers

  To hasten full-fibre network build out and help meet growing customer demand, BT-owned broadband provision division deploys new routing, switching and optical solutions

• May 27, 2021 27 May'21

  Nokia, Microsoft team to offer public cloud AI use-case library for telcos

  Nokia’s AVA AI use-case library now delivered as a service on Azure public cloud, claiming to combine telco-grade security and instant web scale architecture scalability

• May 27, 2021 27 May'21

  Aruba claims enterprise-grade Wi-Fi 6E industry first

  HPE subsidiary introduces new access points to take advantage of 6GHz spectrum band to deliver greater performance, lower latency and faster data rates to support high-bandwidth enterprise applications and use cases

• May 26, 2021 26 May'21

  Viavi accelerates 5G Open-RAN testing at the AWS Outposts edge

  Latest development in advancement of open radio access network technology sees global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance services take test solution to leading cloud environment

• May 26, 2021 26 May'21

  Yeo Valley milks business benefits with full-fibre broadband

  Truespeed converts farm and dairy business from ADSL to gigabit network to transform its business capability

• May 25, 2021 25 May'21

  Edge computing drives business innovation

  Intel research identifies edge computing as a critical factor that businesses must harness to navigate and understand data now and into the future

• May 25, 2021 25 May'21

  Amdocs expands telco cloud strategic collaboration with Microsoft

  Software provider boosts collaboration that will enable service providers to transform to the cloud with cloud-native systems and cloud transformation services

• May 25, 2021 25 May'21

  BSO draws on Arc to deliver on-demand connectivity in Middle East

  Joint venture will interconnect companies’ network footprints in the Middle East, connecting digital hubs and providing inter-regional connectivity

• May 25, 2021 25 May'21

  Legacy vulnerabilities may be biggest enterprise cyber risk

  While high-profile cyber attacks and zero-days grab headlines, statistics gathered by network security specialists Cato suggest CISOs should be addressing legacy threats

• May 24, 2021 24 May'21

  Melbourne taps AI to ease traffic congestion

  University of Melbourne has teamed up with public and private sector organisations to build an AI application that can predict traffic congestion up to three hours ahead

• May 24, 2021 24 May'21

  Vaccine status drives more than a million new users to NHS App

  Over 11,000 people have registered their preference for organ donation via the NHS App in just four days, 10 times more than average for that time

• May 24, 2021 24 May'21

  Hard Rock Hotel checks in Extreme Wi-Fi 6 to enhance guest experience

  Advanced cloud-managed Wi-Fi enables secure, reliable connectivity and simplified network management throughout historic site of renowned global hotel chain

• May 24, 2021 24 May'21

  Megaport claims transformation of networking at the edge with Fortinet Secure SD-WAN

  Megaport Virtual Edge technology enables network managers to modernise their SD-WAN connectivity, optimise network performance and cut provisioning time

• May 24, 2021 24 May'21

  Mavenir powers Thailand’s Smart City to add fuel to 5G Open RAN fire

  Thailand’s state comms technology joins consortium of network firms to develop “Silicon Beach”, with end-to-end 5G private network

• May 24, 2021 24 May'21

  Why the security stack needs to move to the edge

  Akamai’s chief technology officer Robert Blumofe makes the case for a decentralised security model to address cyber threats that are emanating from the network edge

• May 21, 2021 21 May'21

  Qualcomm scales out 5G for industrial IoT

  Comms tech giant makes major push to advance next-generation network product range to act as catalyst for digital transformation within industrial internet of things environment

• May 21, 2021 21 May'21

  Liverpool 5G Create becomes independent digital public service provider

  The quality of Mersey is not strained in mobile healthcare as ground-breaking next-gen network-based public health project takes advantage of digital disruption with mobile network operator’s provision capability to make revolutionary step

• May 21, 2021 21 May'21

  Zoom launches Events platform for virtual experiences

  Breakout conferencing platform makes next evolutionary step with platform for producing and monetising interactive virtual events and conferences

• May 21, 2021 21 May'21

  Huge spike in uptake of UK NHS mobile app

  Mobile app tracking specialist records mass downloads of UK health service mobile app after it was chosen to certify Covid jabs record for Brits travelling abroad

• May 20, 2021 20 May'21

  Three UK boosts 4G and 5G network capability

  Leading UK operator further progresses its £2bn network investment programme, claiming to have significantly transformed next-generation and existing network capability, as well as boosting indoor connectivity

• May 20, 2021 20 May'21

  Virgin Media, O2 merger gains final UK regulatory approval

  Competition watchdog CMA removes last stumbling block and gives green light for what is being described as a watershed moment for the UK comms market

• May 20, 2021 20 May'21

  Work begins on CityFibre gigabit network for Middlesbrough

  In second deployment in two days to a mid-sized conurbation, former altnet switches attention from north-west to north-east to “future-proof” digital foundations of Teesside hub

• May 20, 2021 20 May'21

  Amdocs beefs up BT business continuity for mobile customers

  Expansion to existing multiyear managed services agreement sees Amdocs and Lightico joint solution deployed to enable telco’s mobile customers to complete sales journeys remotely and securely, without the need for physical paperwork or store visits

• May 20, 2021 20 May'21

  O2, Microsoft reveal plans to develop mobile edge capability for private 5G

  Operator and IT giant O2 partners with Microsoft to trial the benefits of on-premise mobile edge computing in a private 5G network, paving the way for secure data management and enabling confidential information to stay on-premise at all times

• May 20, 2021 20 May'21

  5G-enabled sales to surpass €400bn and offer huge green gains by 2030

  Commissioned by global telco, study in five European geographies finds hugely positive socio-economic impact from 5G roll-out in terms of enabled sales, employment and reduced greenhouse gas emissions

• May 19, 2021 19 May'21

  Zzoomm brings full-fibre broadband service to Cannock

  Work starts to provide broadband speeds claimed to be up to 33 times faster than major broadband providers to more than 37,000 homes and businesses in Staffordshire town

• May 18, 2021 18 May'21

  Unlicensed 6GHz spectrum puts 5G economic potential at risk, warns GSMA

  As countries diverge on their strategies for critical spectrum band, mobile trade association calls on governments around to license 6GHz to power 5G development rather than permit unfettered Wi-Fi6E expansion

• May 18, 2021 18 May'21

  Covid lockdowns dent Vodafone fiscal year

  Revenues fall for fixed and wireless operator as mobile users obey stay-at-home orders but overall yearly service takings are described as stable, returning to growth in the second half

• May 18, 2021 18 May'21

  Cisco acquires Kenna Security amid security expansion

  Cisco announces a new acquisition alongside service enhancements around XDR and SASE in support of its security customers

• May 18, 2021 18 May'21

  Irish High Court dismisses legal bid by Facebook over EU-US data transfers

  Latest twist in long-running legal battle sees Facebook lose legal bid to prevent the Irish Data Protection Commissioner suspending its transfer of data about European citizens to the US

• May 18, 2021 18 May'21

  CityFibre makes £30m full-fibre investment in Preston

  Rapidly growing former altnet gets to work on its aim to ‘future-proof’ digital foundations of north-west city with expanded fibre infrastructure

• May 18, 2021 18 May'21

  Australian budget lends support to digital economy

  Australia’s A$1.2bn Digital Economy Strategy ticks most of the right boxes, but some industry experts say areas such as broadband infrastructure and artificial intelligence are still underfunded

• May 17, 2021 17 May'21

  AT&T to focus on fibre, 5G after WarnerMedia merger with Discovery

  Media mega-deal presents leading US operator with opportunity to unlock value and be one of the best capitalised broadband companies

• May 17, 2021 17 May'21

  EE boosts mobile coverage across London’s rail network

  As the UK embarks on the great indoor reopening and workers start returning to the office, BT’s mobile division beefs up mobile network capability along capital’s main commuter rail routes

• May 17, 2021 17 May'21

  How M1 is striving to be a digital telco

  Singapore’s M1 is dialling up its digital chops by monetising its data, building more personalised services for subscribers, and going beyond connectivity as it evolves into a digital telco

• May 14, 2021 14 May'21

  Google Cloud gets into orbit with SpaceX for data, cloud services

  Elon Musk’s low Earth orbit satellite constellation to locate ground stations in IT giant’s data centre properties, providing businesses with access to leading cloud infrastructure

• May 14, 2021 14 May'21

  Dutch police used deep learning model to predict threats to life

  Dutch police developed a deep learning model in their EncroChat investigation to predict which messages contain serious threats to life

• May 13, 2021 13 May'21

  Employers rethinking office space, collaboration and technology in new hybrid workplace

  As the pandemic eases, many business leaders are engaged with effectively offering remote working flexibility and are creating and communicating plans to their employees, setting expectations and guidelines moving forward

• May 13, 2021 13 May'21

  BT raises fibre broadband roll-out target despite challenging year

  Impact of Covid-19 on consumer business combined with reduction in enterprise activity dents revenues and profits in a tough financial year, but UK telco promises significant growth in gigabit broadband roll-out

• May 13, 2021 13 May'21

  Fibre roll-outs gather pace in Europe

  Number of homes and businesses reached by fibre grows rapidly in 39 leading European territories, with FTTH/B coverage in Europe surpassing more than half the total number of homes

• May 13, 2021 13 May'21

  Mars expands Microsoft strategy to drive business agenda

  Mars plans to drive new data insights and AI across its supply chains to optimise production and lower its carbon footprint

• May 13, 2021 13 May'21

  Ericsson: 5G already changing smartphone usage behaviour

  Largest 5G consumer study to date finds seven in 10 5G users expect more innovative services and apps, while 20% have decreased usage of Wi-Fi on their phones at home and other locations after upgrading

• May 12, 2021 12 May'21

  More than a third of UK homes have gigabit-capable broadband

  First interim update to UK regulator’s audit of mobile coverage and fixed broadband availability finds gigabit industry defies pandemic to continue aggressive infrastructure deployment

• May 12, 2021 12 May'21

  Cisco indicates intent to buy Socio Labs, Sedona Systems

  Network giant aims to purchase developer of technology to deliver automation for routed optical networking, and modern event technology platform provider

• May 12, 2021 12 May'21

  Openreach extends analogue switch-off to further 700,000 homes and businesses

  UK broadband provider ramps up the pace of its plan to stop selling copper-based broadband and traditional voice services across the UK by 2025

• May 12, 2021 12 May'21

  5PRING, West Midlands local authorities announce smart cities challenge

  5G accelerator issues challenge to innovators in health, social and public services to help lead the 5G revolution with local authorities

• May 12, 2021 12 May'21

  The Security Interviews: Why helpful bots could hurt vaccine roll-outs

  Earlier this year, spikes in traffic to websites containing information about Covid-19 vaccines were attributed by Imperva to automated bots scraping data. Why is that a problem?

• May 12, 2021 12 May'21

  UK government selects NHS App for Covid vaccination passport

  UK health service mobile application, currently used by patients to book appointments, order repeat prescriptions and view medical records, chosen to certify jabs record

• May 11, 2021 11 May'21

  UK digital leaders expect long-term changes to future working patterns

  Research from digital infrastructure company reveals changing working patterns brought about by Covid-19, including a surge in digital infrastructure investment

• May 11, 2021 11 May'21

  New normal of remote, hybrid working sees two-thirds of European businesses increase IT spend

  Remote IT support, cloud-based systems and cyber security infrastructure are among top IT investment priorities across all sectors as firms reassess priorities and practices in post-Covid working environment