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Wireless networking

• August 16, 2018 16 Aug'18

  CEO Robbins puts multi-cloud at the heart of Cisco’s business

  Placing the supplier at the heart of the enterprise transition to multi-cloud environments seems to be paying off for Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins

• August 15, 2018 15 Aug'18

  O2 tests Li-Fi transmission technology to enhance home networks

  Mobile operator O2 is testing the application of Li-Fi technology, using LED light bulbs to transmit data packets, to enhance consumer wireless networks

• August 14, 2018 14 Aug'18

  Driverless cars heading for Bromley and Croydon

  A 10-month data-gathering exercise will pave the way for an autonomous vehicle ride-sharing service to start operation in 2019

• August 13, 2018 13 Aug'18

  EE best for UK mobile performance, study finds

  Users of EE’s 4G mobile network receive the best overall experience in the UK, according to RootMetrics’ latest study

• August 07, 2018 07 Aug'18

  IT must prepare for an IoT-enabled digital workplace

  Smart lighting, intelligent speakers and screen-mirroring are among the technologies that are moving from the home into the office – and all have an impact on IT

• August 07, 2018 07 Aug'18

  In-flight Wi-Fi availability drives passenger loyalty

  A report published by Inmarsat appears to suggest that airlines which make on-board Wi-Fi more easily available are seeing more loyal customers as a result

• August 02, 2018 02 Aug'18

  Audi to test 5G use cases in car production

  German carmaker Audi is working with Sweden’s Ericsson to run field tests of 5G mobile networking technology exploring its applications on the factory floor

• July 30, 2018 30 Jul'18

  Government to fund six connected vehicle simulation projects

  The government has announced the winners of an R&D contest for connected vehicle simulation and modelling capabilities

• July 20, 2018 20 Jul'18

  Cisco and UCL to open AI research unit in $100m digital economy boost

  Cisco has extended its ongoing Country Digital Acceleration programme in the UK with a further $100m investment, part of which will go towards a new AI research centre

• July 19, 2018 19 Jul'18

  Digital consortium aims to develop digital inclusion project

  A consortium of firms has come together to develop a project involving technology and local government partnerships to promote digital inclusion for those who are not digitally capable

• July 19, 2018 19 Jul'18

  Orange starts 5G tests in Paris

  After successful trials in Romania, Orange begins testing 5G use cases in its home country

• July 05, 2018 05 Jul'18

  Ofcom lays out plan for UK fixed wireless networks

  Telecoms regulator has set out a wide-ranging plan covering the roll-out of fixed wireless access networks in the UK to support national connectivity and other uses

• July 04, 2018 04 Jul'18

  Industry bets on fixed wireless access for first 5G deployments

  Separate tests in Romania and the UK have been demonstrating the potential of fixed wireless access as a component of 5G

• June 29, 2018 29 Jun'18

  Home Office criticised over ESN review progress

  In an appearance before the Public Accounts Committee, Home Office permanent secretary Philip Rutnam defended the progress of the ESN project review

• June 27, 2018 27 Jun'18

  Government must challenge popular smart city misconceptions

  A report by the All Party Parliamentary Group on Smart Cities says many people feel alienated by the concept, and calls on the government to challenge some popular misconceptions