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Wireless networking
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April 25, 2024
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Apr'24
Extreme Connect 2024: AI in networks to live or die by trust
Cloud networking provider unveils hub for research, development and innovation in networking previews, tapping AI to offer a new way to design, optimise and deploy networks
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April 24, 2024
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Apr'24
HPE looks to go beyond standards requirements with Wi-Fi 7 access points
HPE announces Wi-Fi 7 wireless access points to provide managed ‘comprehensive’ edge IT solution to provide extended user and IoT connectivity, in-line processing, enhanced security and maximised performance
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April 23, 2024
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Apr'24
Extreme Connect 2024: Wi-Fi 6E to drive connectivity revolution in infinite enterprise
Extreme Networks kicks off annual conference with a launch it says will revolutionise outdoor connectivity through Wi-Fi 6E certification, with first significant customer deployments by leading entertainment company, major league baseball sports ...
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April 23, 2024
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Apr'24
Nokia boosts Industry 4.0 with MX Grid, Visual Position and Object Detection
Comms tech provider makes series of announcements to enable more effective, responsive and agile decision-making for Industry 4.0 segments by processing, and unveils visual position and object detection technology to track industrial assets via ...
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April 23, 2024
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Apr'24
Vodafone Business aims to help SMEs boost productivity and security
Following research showing how small and medium-sized businesses could increase profits and efficiency by making better use of digital tools, UK comms provider unveils campaign to help SMEs source digital tools to boost productivity and security
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April 17, 2024
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Apr'24
CIO interview: Attiq Qureshi, chief digital information officer, Manchester United
For any IT professional who is also a football fan, there can’t be many more appealing jobs than CIO of a Premier League club – we find out what it’s like to be the IT chief at Manchester United
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April 17, 2024
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Apr'24
LoRa Alliance unveils WAN development roadmap
Alliance set up to develop and promote standard for secure, carrier-grade IoT low-powered WAN connectivity unveils development roadmap for networking protocol to boost scalability and interoperability, enhancing utility across industries
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April 15, 2024
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Apr'24
Fixed Wireless Access continues to fill crucial connectivity gap
Latest research finds fibre and FWA both play crucial roles in expanding internet connectivity and bridging digital divide – but on balance, fibre is still the fixed comms top gun
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April 10, 2024
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Apr'24
Borussia Dortmund nets operational gains with Wi-Fi 6E
Cloud networking provider selected to deploy Wi-Fi 6E and analytic services at Germany’s largest football stadium to ensure what is claimed to be ‘unparalleled’ fan experience and optimised matchday operations
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March 25, 2024
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Mar'24
Vodafone Business aims to boost SME effectiveness with IT Hubs channel
UK IT experts and entrepreneurs are invited to join local franchise opportunity as part of strategic drive from Vodafone to help smaller businesses better manage their IT solutions
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March 21, 2024
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Mar'24
Three UK sees top-line revenue growth but first EBIT loss since 2010
UK mobile network operator reports earnings loss for the first time since 2010 but growth in certain customer segments driven by business-to-business, 5G, home broadband and Smarty service
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March 18, 2024
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Mar'24
Vodafone gets down to business with growth plan
Leading operator closes sale of Italian division and reveals go-to-market plan with pivot towards enterprise communications and business-related internet of things services in strongest current markets
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March 14, 2024
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Mar'24
Passalacqua hotel claims exceptional guest connectivity with AI-driven Wi-Fi 7
Prestigious hotel on the shores of Lake Como to become one of the world’s first early adopters of Wi-Fi 7 to give not only high connectivity speeds, but also low latency and increased capacity
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March 13, 2024
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Mar'24
Traveller experience takes off at Houston Airports with HPE Aruba mobility
One of North America’s largest public airport systems modernises connectivity with Wi-Fi 6E and networking infrastructure to boost quality of passenger experience and contribute to sustainability goals
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March 12, 2024
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Mar'24
Starlink launches constellation, improves comms latency
After launch of 23 craft for growing satellite constellation, Elon Musk-led US spacecraft manufacturer reveals steps taken to improve quality of experience and service
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March 01, 2024
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Mar'24
Slow roll-out of standalone 5G risks UK SMEs taking annual £8.6bn hit
Research from UK telco suggests lack of availability of true 5G puts smaller businesses at disadvantage compared with continental European counterparts taking advantage of reliable superfast connectivity
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March 01, 2024
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Mar'24
Fancy Bear sniffs out Ubiquiti router users
The authorities have warned users of Ubiquiti EdgeRouter products to take remedial action after a number of devices were hijacked into a malicious botnet by a Russian cyber espionage unit
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February 29, 2024
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Feb'24
Sauber ups connectivity gear with Extreme Networks Wi-Fi 6E
Leading Formula 1 team deploys wireless network and associated analytics solutions to keep pace with lightning-fast vehicles and productive teams
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February 29, 2024
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Feb'24
MWC 24: Nokia, Intel team to boost industrial, enterprise private 5G
Nokia and Intel collaborate on compact solution using virtualised open baseband technology and industrial digitisation platform to optimise efficiency and cost of 5G connectivity at small industrial facilities
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February 27, 2024
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Feb'24
How TeamViewer is charting its growth beyond remote connectivity
TeamViewer CEO Oliver Steil outlines the company’s efforts to build on its remote connectivity and control capabilities to support emerging use cases such as smart factories
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February 23, 2024
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Feb'24
Singtel rolls out network slicing on 5G network
Singtel’s app-based network slicing capabilities will boost the performance of 5G applications and cater to different experience, security and privacy requirements
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February 12, 2024
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Feb'24
Jersey Telecom, RoamsysNext claim IoT game changer
Telco teams with development partner to introduce internet of things certification manager and solve network congestion and performance issues caused by uncertified IoT devices
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January 26, 2024
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Jan'24
Wi-Fi HaLow begins real-world commercial IoT deployments
New Wi-Fi standard to address wide range of IoT applications and offer support for use cases including smart home, smart city, building automation, smart retail, industrial IoT and agriculture technology
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January 04, 2024
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Jan'24
Celona and Palo Alto partner to enhance private 5G network security
Wireless services specialist Celona and security firm Palo Alto Networks are coming together to enhance device protection for organisations operating private mobile networks
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December 19, 2023
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Dec'23
Top 10 telecoms stories of 2023
Over the past 12 months, the telecoms market has been defined by the three Fs – fibre, 5G and flying objects. Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 telecoms stories from 2023
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December 05, 2023
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Dec'23
Lone workers hook onto connected safety solutions
New safety regulations, higher employee insurance costs, greater awareness of risks workers face and better understanding of efficiency benefits associated with protection services drive connectivity demand in emerging market
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December 04, 2023
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Dec'23
eSIM adoption drives growth and market disruption in cellular IoT
Study reveals that embedded subscriber identity modules have gained more popularity from users and device makers than mobile operators but that is changing thanks to a new specification for IoT eSIMs
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November 21, 2023
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Nov'23
Operators unprepared for high gains from low-power IoT roaming
Study finds sophisticated detection crucial to growing revenue in low-power internet of things arena, and recommends operators partner with suppliers that can provide AI-based roaming detection services
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November 20, 2023
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Nov'23
Philadelphia Flyers and Winnipeg Jets net top-shelf Wi-Fi 6 and 6E
Extreme Networks scores more wins in sport as it looks to help leading ice hockey clubs improve fan experience and operational efficiency by making the network the backbone of strategic initiatives
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November 17, 2023
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Nov'23
Qualcomm claims ‘remarkable’ gains with Snapdragon 7-Series platform
Gen 3 mobile platform said to amplify mobile user experiences bringing next-generation technology and features to more consumers, with on-device AI, fan-favourite mobile gaming
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November 14, 2023
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Nov'23
McLaren Applied, Blu Wireless find new gear for ultra high-speed telemetry
Engineering tech provider and mmWave comms firm target new breakthroughs in motorsport connectivity and transformation of fan experience
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November 13, 2023
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Nov'23
UK Ministry of Justice modernises wired and wireless digital infrastructure
Deployment of AI-driven networking designed to improve staff productivity and job satisfaction for UK Prisons and Probation services, while providing prisoners more rehabilitation opportunities through greater life skills
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November 10, 2023
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Nov'23
5G, AI and IoT drive leading UK smart cities
Survey reveals UK cities are embracing smart technologies but data security concerns hinder urban developments
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November 03, 2023
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Nov'23
Giken Mobility saddles up with Telenor IoT to enhance electric motorcycle connectivity
Fast-growing player in Southeast Asia’s electric mobility sector deploys managed IoT connectivity solutions as part of mission to offer more features on the Iso UNO-X electric motorcycle
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October 30, 2023
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Oct'23
Cistermiser, Heliot Europe partner to improve legionella detection through IoT
Operators team to improve legionella detection through use of IoT services and network connectivity
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October 24, 2023
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Oct'23
Nokia claims first with Wi-Fi 7 product portfolio, enhances wholesale access for FTTH
Nokia unveils portfolio of carrier-grade wireless broadband devices to the market that are more than 3x faster than previous generations, while Altiplano Open Access Solution offers programmable interface to enhance wholesale operational models
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October 19, 2023
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Oct'23
Broadband service providers need focus on home Wi-Fi latency, QoE
Report commissioned by managed Wi-Fi technology provider shows the global acceleration of FTTH, the growing need to focus on latency and the importance of deploying in-home Smart Wi-Fi to enhance QoE
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October 16, 2023
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Oct'23
LoRaWAN Alliance beefs board of directors
Trade association for leading long-range wide area network technology adds key US comms service provider to ecosystem supporting extended IoT connectivity using satellites
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October 12, 2023
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Oct'23
WBA highlights strategies to ensure end-to-end Wi-Fi quality of service
Whitepaper from wireless broadband trade association sets out options enabling end-to-end QoS for applications such as streaming video, multiplayer gaming and videoconferencing
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September 29, 2023
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Sep'23
As India takes off to space, the stardust will fall on IT
India's progress in space technology will yield benefits not only for its burgeoning space industry but also propel IoT and telephony applications
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September 21, 2023
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Sep'23
Qualcomm teams with Charter, EE to accelerate Wi-Fi 7 future
Comms platform giant partners with leading comms providers in UK and US to roll out Wi-Fi 7 tech to consumers.
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September 21, 2023
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Sep'23
Cook Islands schools to get wired broadband
Schools in the Cook Islands, which have been relying on satellite connectivity for teaching and learning, will get access to wired broadband via two Pacific submarine cables over the next three years
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September 14, 2023
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Sep'23
Singapore firefighters don smartglasses for equipment inspections
Firefighters from the Singapore Civil Defence Force will employ smartglasses equipped with computer vision and 5G capabilities to perform visual inspections of their equipment
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September 14, 2023
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Sep'23
As vehicle safety regulations loom, carmakers fret over cyber risks
Global, UN-backed car safety and security regulations come into force next year, and automotive bosses say they are not only unprepared, but “swamped” by a tide of compliance and security risks
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September 13, 2023
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Sep'23
Wi-Fi 7 to play fundamental role in transforming work
Study from wireless technology trade association shows latest version of Wi-Fi standard will enable enterprise, Industry 4.0, medical, smart city and other applications that are impractical or impossible with wired and other wireless technologies
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September 12, 2023
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Sep'23
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise and Nokia on board for Grand Paris rail project
Technology for Good partnership between leading comms tech provider and networking, communications and cloud solutions firm supports transportation service in the Grand Paris area
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September 07, 2023
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Sep'23
Air Canada taps Intelsat for expanded fleet connectivity
Long-term relationship between satellite connectivity provider and Canada’s leading airline expands to include 100 additional aircraft equipped for Wi-Fi with craft using new antenna
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September 06, 2023
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Sep'23
Qualcomm gets into higher gear with in-car connectivity
Leading mobile technology platform provider announces slew of deals with leading automotive manufacturers to deploy its Snapdragon-based services
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August 31, 2023
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Aug'23
Industrial gateways gain as global satellite IoT subscriber base gains higher orbit
Studies reveal growing importance of satellite platforms in propelling growth in uptake of IoT technology for which essential devices in industry are steadily growing in number
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August 30, 2023
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Aug'23
Supersport Park stadium introduces OpenWiFi to drive connectivity experience
Deployment at the 22,000-seater Supersport Park cricket ground in South Africa marks the first use of TIP infrastructure and software capabilities to enable increased business opportunities as well as improved customer experience