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Voice networking and VoIP

• April 08, 2020 08 Apr'20

  Samsung, AWS claim world’s first mission-critical comms video call

  MCPTX solution powered by leading cloud platform said to enable first responders to accurately assess vital moments using voice, data and video calls

• April 07, 2020 07 Apr'20

  BCS calls for IT recognition in coronavirus response

  Campaign launched by BCS aims to recognise the importance of IT staff in keeping UK workers connected during the coronavirus crisis

• April 06, 2020 06 Apr'20

  Wireless industry hails FCC spectrum announcement as game changer for Wi-Fi 6

  Proposed opening of the 6GHz band to Wi-Fi 6 technology in US set to provide more capacity than all other current Wi-Fi bands put together

• April 03, 2020 03 Apr'20

  Coronavirus: Vodafone confident of staying on the line

  The coronavirus outbreak has caused the UK’s pattern of working behaviours to change completely – and network operators are confident they can cope

• April 02, 2020 02 Apr'20

  Coronavirus: Is Zoom safe and should security teams ban it?

  Zoom’s rapid rise to prominence has highlighted a score of security problems with the service. Should CISOs try to steer their organisations away from it, or ban it outright?

• April 01, 2020 01 Apr'20

  HPE unveils open source software to reduce 5G complexity

  Open distributed infrastructure management software launched to resolve complexity that telcos face in rolling out 5G networks across thousands of sites equipped with multiple suppliers’ IT infrastructures

• March 27, 2020 27 Mar'20

  Coronavirus: Zoom accelerates away as office workers make video calls

  The Covid-19 pandemic has required people to change their working habits, and many are routinely using conferencing tools

• March 26, 2020 26 Mar'20

  Coronavirus: Mobile comms finds its voice as usage patterns evolve

  UK operators declare readiness of mobile networks as they enter uncharted water with millions of users displaced from offices during the working day

• March 25, 2020 25 Mar'20

  Coronavirus: Virgin finds new data trends as it creates 500 contact centre jobs

  Cable network provider issues assurance on the resilience of its infrastructure, which is under unprecedented strain from domestic users, and beefs up service staffing

• March 25, 2020 25 Mar'20

  Ericsson wins exclusive 5G contract with Cosmote Greece

  Swedish comms firm tapped for 5G radio access network to strengthen Greek provider’s existing networks and boost network quality, capacity, speed and operational efficiency

• March 25, 2020 25 Mar'20

  Coronavirus: UK comms regulator launches national campaign to assist home workers

  Ofcom, with the backing of government, broadband and mobile industries, launches guide for teleworkers to get the most from connections

• March 18, 2020 18 Mar'20

  4G arrives for eastern half of Jubilee Line

  Full 4G mobile connectivity arrives on half of one of London’s busiest Underground transport links, paving the way for extended communications throughout the network

• March 17, 2020 17 Mar'20

  Carphone Warehouse to close 531 standalone stores in UK

  Troubled UK computer and comms retailer takes what it calls essential next step in turnaround of UK mobile business

• March 17, 2020 17 Mar'20

  Covid-19: Three technology areas that CIOs must address

  CIOs will need to consider the IT measures that will be needed to support their organisations as the government ramps up its response to the coronavirus

• March 12, 2020 12 Mar'20

  Ericsson to acquire MC-PTT provider Genaker

  Swedish comms tech firm sees acquisition strengthening its ability to meet demands of transforming mission-critical communications and private network market