News
Voice networking and VoIP
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August 16, 2015
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Aug'15
Mobile phone users at risk as hackers bug and track victims
An investigation by Australian TV show 60 Minutes demonstrates how hackers based thousands of miles away in Germany were able to record the calls of an Australian senator and track his movements
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July 02, 2015
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Jul'15
Metropolitan Police picks Innopsis to lead network procurement
London’s Metropolitan Police Service signs public-sector networking association Innopsis to lead engagement on network procurement
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June 18, 2015
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Jun'15
MoD kick-starts procurement for new armed forces tactical communications system
The Ministry wants to replace aging Bowman Communications system with cutting edge networking kit by 2026
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June 10, 2015
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Jun'15
Vodafone launches home broadband service
Vodafone unveils its Vodafone Connect broadband and home phone package, offering headline speeds of 76Mbps
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May 15, 2015
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May'15
Fire services to keep Airwave Tetra radios until 2020
The Department for Communities and Local Government approves a major extension of the fire services' Firelink Tetra network to the end of 2019
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May 11, 2015
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May'15
PSNGB rebrands to drive information sharing across PSN
PSNGB, the trade association set up to promote the Public Services Network, rebrands itself as Innopsis and says its work is far from over
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April 29, 2015
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Apr'15
Vodafone sends network in a backpack to Nepal earthquake zone
Vodafone’s charitable arm, the Vodafone Foundation, deploys instant mini networks to help restore communications in quake-hit Nepal
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April 07, 2015
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Apr'15
Over-the-top services worth $14bn to carriers by 2020
A study conducted by Juniper Research suggests that content paid for by carrier billing will be a lucrative money-spinner for communications providers
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March 31, 2015
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Mar'15
Brecon Beacons National Park soups up staff comms with Unify
Brecon Beacons National Park Authority deploys Unify’s OpenScape voice technology to keep remote staff and home workers in touch
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March 12, 2015
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Mar'15
CIO interview: Ivor Nicholson, Nottinghamshire County Council
Nottinghamshire County Council is facing £77m in cuts by 2018 and by rolling out new services, it plans to save £8m through technology alone
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February 12, 2015
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Feb'15
Airwave's Tetra emergency services radio "costly and inflexible"
Incumbent Airwave failed to advance to the next stage of the Emergency Services Network procurement because its Tetra radio technology was too inflexible for current needs, according to reports
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February 02, 2015
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Feb'15
Gandalf to become the Speaking Clock
BT reveals it has engaged the services of actor Ian McKellen to be the voice of the Speaking Clock for Comic Relief
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February 02, 2015
02
Feb'15
Health trust proposed offshoring mental care through Skype
Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation Trust considered cutting costs by using Skype and low-cost staff to treat patients with depression
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January 30, 2015
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Jan'15
Government network services tender deadline slips again
Crown Commercial Service pushes back deadline for tender submissions to Network Services framework to give suppliers more time to prepare
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December 17, 2014
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Dec'14
Technology needed to help ambulance services cope with increased demand
The future of the ambulance and emergencies services needs more investment in networking
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December 11, 2014
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Dec'14
Avaya brings contact centres to Google Chromebooks
Avaya and Google team up to streamline customer service agent workflows by enabling desktop contact centres on Chromebooks
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December 11, 2014
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Dec'14
JCDecaux partners with Vodafone to build small cell networks
Vodafone joins outdoor advertising firm JCDecaux to deploy small cell technology on billboards to increase network performance
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November 28, 2014
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Nov'14
Three pondering bid for O2 or EE, say reports
As BT conducts sales talks with both O2 and EE, reports have emerged the owner of Three is also preparing a bid for one or other of the two networks
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November 28, 2014
28
Nov'14
CGI secures communications between pilots and air traffic control
Satellite communications firm Inmarsat has outsourced the provision of security IT and services to CGI
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November 07, 2014
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Nov'14
Ofcom to auction tranche of MoD-owned spectrum
190 MHz of spectrum in two bands currently controlled by the Ministry of Defence is to go under the hammer
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November 07, 2014
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Nov'14
Ofcom launches initiative to plug SMEs' lack of confidence in communications services
Regulator Ofcom launches online portal to help business owners exploit commercial communications services
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November 05, 2014
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Nov'14
Why national roaming may not be the answer to mobile not-spots
Industry suggests alternative strategies as government threatens to force mobile operators to allow national roaming
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October 24, 2014
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Oct'14
Six networks that changed the world forever
The Science Museum opens its Information Age gallery, dedicated to the history of information and communications
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September 01, 2014
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Sep'14
Suppliers discuss Emergency Services Network with Home Office
Suppliers have attended an event held by the Home Office to discuss details of the new Emergency Services Network
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August 05, 2014
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Aug'14
BT Business brings 4G to SMEs
BT Business has launched a range of plans for small businesses that include free access to 4G and unlimited BT Wi-Fi
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July 31, 2014
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Jul'14
IT needs to improve network infrastructure for future of retail
IT departments need to up their game and improve networks for the retail sector which is on the brink of massive technology change
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July 18, 2014
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Jul'14
Microsoft ditches Android after four-month fling
Microsoft pulls the plug on its short-lived Nokia X Android devices as it prepares to make 18,000 employees redundant
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July 03, 2014
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Jul'14
Tour de France organiser deploys satellite phone system for UK stages
Tour de France organiser ASO selects Globalstar satellite phones to keep support and emergency crews connected during UK leg of tour
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July 02, 2014
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Jul'14
ISPs take legal action against GCHQ over mass network infrastructure surveillance
Six global internet service providers (ISPs) have filed a legal complaint calling for a halt to GCHQ’s use of network infrastructure for surveillance
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July 01, 2014
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Jul'14
Connected cars standard by end of 2018
Juniper Research study finds integrated in-vehicle connectivity and apps will become standard in new cars by the end of 2018
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April 04, 2014
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Apr'14
RWE signs seven-year network deal with Vodafone to improve efficiency
Utility provider RWE has signed a seven year, multi-million pound contract to run its network, to reduce cost and gain greater efficiency
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February 28, 2014
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Feb'14
Computer Weekly European User Awards for networking: 2014 winners
The winners have been announced for the Computer Weekly European User Awards for networking. See who made the top spots
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February 17, 2014
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Feb'14
Latvia’s Lattelecom: 1Gbps will be standard by 2018
Latvian telecoms firm will make 1Gbps its standard connection to homes by 2018, with the internet of things and customer demand necessitating the rise
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November 05, 2013
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Nov'13
Nationwide to carry out mortgage consultations by video
Nationwide Building Society will enable mortgage consultants to meet customers via high-definition video links using Cisco technology
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November 01, 2013
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Nov'13
Case study: How CERN scientists collaborate with Vidyo
The European Nuclear Research centre moved from an internally developed video conferencing system to embrace SVC technology from Vidyo
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January 08, 2013
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Jan'13
VoIP awareness up but user numbers remain low
A report from Ofcom claims four in five consumers know what voice over internet protocol (VoIP) is, but just 29% use the technology
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October 30, 2012
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Oct'12
How will the 4G LTE roll-out benefit your business?
An EE survey of the business benefits of 4G LTE shows improved mobile working and innovation the main advantages of the superfast broadband
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October 30, 2012
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Oct'12
4G services launched in 11 UK cities
EE has launched the UK’s first superfast 4G broadband services for consumers and businesses in 11 cities
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September 05, 2012
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Sep'12
Irish environment department goes green with Polycom
Around 900 government workers will be able to use the unified communications system for video and content sharing
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July 30, 2012
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Jul'12
Vodafone appoints new CEO of Cable & Wireless Worldwide
Following the acquisition of C&WW, Vodafone has transferred its head of global enterprise to run the new venture
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July 17, 2012
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Jul'12
Skype works to fix privacy bug as instant messages leak
Internet telephony service Skype has confirmed that a bug in its software has been sending copies of instant messages to unintended recipients
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June 18, 2012
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Jun'12
Ofcom announces leased line consultation
Telecoms regulator Ofcom proposes regulation for 1Gbps connections but takes lighter approach to BT wholesale broadband pricing in London
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May 11, 2012
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May'12
Can mobile operators take on 'over-the-top' service providers?
With Telefonica launching a rival to Skype, can mobile operators claw back revenues lost to internet start-ups?
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February 16, 2012
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Feb'12
Cisco wants EU to reconsider Microsoft Skype deal
Cisco is calling on European Union authorities to reconsider the unconditional approval of Microsoft’s $8.5bn acquisition of Skype.
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February 09, 2012
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Feb'12
Cisco back on acquisition trail after record quarter
Cisco Systems has reported record revenues of $11.5bn for the second fiscal quarter that ended 28 January 2012, up 11% on the year-ago quarter, and profits of $2.6bn or 47 cents a share, up 27%.
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December 16, 2011
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Dec'11
Sainsbury's rolls out superfast broadband
Sainsbury’s has signed a deal with BT to deploy network connections of 24Mbps to its 1,000 stores in a move which will enable real-time data sharing.
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December 13, 2011
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Dec'11
Network reliability to win over innovation in 2012, says Cisco survey
Cisco’s first TechWatch 2012 report finds network reliability as opposed to innovation or performance is the most important factor for network architects in the new year ahead.
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November 29, 2011
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Nov'11
Standard Life overhauls IT department and cuts jobs
Insurer Standard Life is to axe a number of IT staff following a review of its IT and operations division.
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November 01, 2011
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Nov'11
Government trials voice recognition for Universal Credit benefit claims
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is testing a voice recognition system to authenticate claimants of its flagship Universal Credits system, as part of the department's work on identity assurance (IDA).
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October 27, 2011
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Oct'11
IP network critical to video technology at FA’s St George's Park development
The Football Association (FA) is implementing the latest networking and video technology at its coaching and education centre. The St George's Park centre will be the FA's second major centre alongside Wembley, where operations are currently centred.