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Wireless networking
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May 16, 2014
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May'14
EE looks forward to 5G
Telecoms firm EE is in the midst of its 4G roll-out, and predicts that 5G will not begin appearing commercially until at least 2020
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May 14, 2014
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May'14
Can Tech City deliver reliable fast internet for startup businesses?
Technology companies based in London’s Tech City are struggling to access high-speed fibre optic broadband, which is dramatically affecting the success their businesses.
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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 12, 2014
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Feb'14
BT sues NHS Scotland for £20m over SWAN project
After losing its bid for the Scottish Wide Area Network project, the telecoms giant is suing the NHS National Services Scotland
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January 13, 2014
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Jan'14
Former WTO chief leads debate on future of European spectrum
The future of the UHF spectrum band will be discussed by industry leaders over the next six months before presenting proposals to the European Commission
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January 06, 2014
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Jan'14
Samsung launches Smart Home ecosystem to connect home devices
Samsung has launched a connected home ecosystem at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas
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November 27, 2013
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Nov'13
European Parliament closes Wi-Fi after man-in-the-middle attack
A number of mailboxes have been compromised and users’ smartphones could be at risk following a man-in-the-middle attack on the European Parliament’s public Wi-Fi
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November 26, 2013
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Nov'13
Argos brings O2 Wi-Fi to 735 stores
The retail giant is rolling out Wi-Fi to all its stores in time for the Christmas rush
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November 25, 2013
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Nov'13
Facebook authentication - Like?
As Cisco teams up with Facebook to offer authentication for public Wi-Fi, is this option safe for businesses?
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July 23, 2013
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Jul'13
Ubuntu crowd sources funding for PC smartphone hybrid
Ubuntu has invited early adopters to join crowd-funding ventures to launch Ubuntu Edge, a hybrid PC and mobile phone platform
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July 16, 2013
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Jul'13
IT energy consumption lower than previously claimed
Research has debunked the myth that consuming IT and media services on mobile devices is hurting the environment
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June 06, 2013
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Jun'13
European hotspots rip off Wi-Fi users
Almost all mobile workers have had personal experience of costly Wi-Fi, a survey has found
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May 24, 2013
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May'13
BT and Intel invest in lab to research into future cities and telecoms technologies
A research laboratory has been launched by BT and Intel to develop networking technologies and smart city capabilities.
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May 01, 2013
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May'13
Schuh takes first steps to in-store Wi-Fi
Shoe retailer Schuh signs a contract with The Cloud to offer free Wi-Fi to customers
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April 15, 2013
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Apr'13
Case study: London's Olympic network from BT
After receiving an honourable mention in the European user awards for networking, Computer Weekly looks at the challenge of rolling out the network for the London Olympic Games in 2012
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March 25, 2013
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Mar'13
Apple buys WifiSLAM for $20m
Apple buys indoor mapping start-up WifiSLAM for $20m to boost its location technology and compete with Google’s indoor capabilities
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March 06, 2013
06
Mar'13
KFC brings free Wi-Fi to customers
KFC teams with The Cloud to give customers free internet connectivity.
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March 06, 2013
06
Mar'13
Case study: Birmingham NEC boosts Wi-Fi network
Birmingham NEC has deployed Xirrus technology to bring high-bandwidth wireless connectivity to visitors and staff
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February 07, 2013
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Feb'13
Interview: Phil Smith, CEO of Cisco UK & Ireland
Cisco's UK CEO talks about innovation, wireless vs wired and software defined networking at the company’s annual Cisco Live event in London
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January 03, 2013
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Jan'13
Wi-Fi Alliance to merge with WiGig
The wireless technology will retain its WiGig name but the standard will be looked after by the Wi-Fi Alliance
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November 19, 2012
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Nov'12
Why Cisco chooses acquisition over R&D
As networking giant Cisco buys its ninth company in less than a year, Computer Weekly asks, why the focus on acquisitions?
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November 16, 2012
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Nov'12
WiFox claims 700% boost in Wi-Fi performance
New software created by researchers at North Carolina State University claims to boost performance of Wi-Fi by up to 700%
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October 24, 2012
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Oct'12
CIO interview: Gerry Pennell, CIO, London 2012 Olympic Games
As the job of a lifetime nears its end, London 2012 CIO Gerry Pennell talks exclusively to Computer Weekly about his Olympic experience
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October 04, 2012
04
Oct'12
Skype launches customer Wi-Fi service
The video calling company teams with Wicoms to offer a service for businesses wanting to provide free Wi-Fi to their customers
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September 20, 2012
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Sep'12
Ten cities receive £114m for 100Mbps broadband infrastructure
Ten cities in the UK are to receive £114m government funding for broadband infrastructure of 80-100Mbps and wireless internet access
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August 31, 2012
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Aug'12
Enterprise wireless LAN sales jump 26% in Q2 2012
Q2 figures show businesses are investing in wireless networks despite the economic downturn, according to analyst organisation Dell’Oro
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August 30, 2012
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Aug'12
Lord’s Cricket Ground gets Wi-Fi from The Cloud
London’s home of cricket will give spectators the chance to get online for free after signing a five year deal with the BSkyB Wi-Fi provider
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August 20, 2012
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Aug'12
Hunt: Ofcom 'beset by threats of litigations'
Culture secretary calls on mobile operators to call off the lawyers and focus on the future of 4G to help government achieve broadband targets by 2015
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August 14, 2012
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Aug'12
Beaverbrooks extends Wi-Fi to support mobile tills
Jewellery chain Beaverbrooks is extending its in-store wireless network to support its mobile till strategy
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July 31, 2012
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Jul'12
Lords Select Committee slams government broadband plans
A report from the Communications Committee claims the government is ‘preoccupied with speed’ rather than focusing on the roll-out of broadband to more areas
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July 30, 2012
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Jul'12
Olympic Games 2012: Preparing for a mobile data deluge
How mobile operators and the Olympic Delivery Authority prepared for the huge demand for mobile traffic expected during London 2012
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July 25, 2012
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Jul'12
Broadcom touts ‘5G Wi-Fi’ mobile chip
Semiconductor manufacturer Broadcom announces the first mobile chip based on the 802.11ac Wi-Fi standard, set to launch in early 2013
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June 21, 2012
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Jun'12
Halliburton CIO Ken Braud on strategy and innovation
CIO Ken Braud talked to delegates at the Orange Business Live customer event in Rome, and it was clear he has plenty on his plate.
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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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June 15, 2012
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Jun'12
Cumbria votes against broadband proposals from BT and Fujitsu
Cumbria County Council turns down bids from BT and Fujitsu, claiming they don’t fulfil the full requirements for superfast broadband in the area
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June 08, 2012
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Jun'12
Apple faces £1.43m fine in Australian 4G iPad case
Apple has agreed to pay a £1.43m fine for misleading Australians about the 4G capacity of its latest iPad in a case brought by the national consumer watchdog
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May 29, 2012
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May'12
BT helps itself to Home Hubs for public Wi-Fi
A feature of BT's routers called Fon gives away a percentage of bandwidth from home-based Wi-Fi to passers-by, often without user consent.
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March 14, 2012
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Mar'12
NHS trust to use iPads for real-time access to patient records
An NHS trust in the Midlands is planning to equip medical staff and community nurses with iPads to give real-time access to patient records on the move.
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March 01, 2012
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Mar'12
RSA 2012: IT security experts urge enterprises to ban smartphone BYOD schemes
Enterprises should ban employees from using their own smartphones for work, a panel of IT security practitioners told the RSA Conference 2012
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February 29, 2012
29
Feb'12
London Borough of Southwark gets 4G connectivity
Network provider UK Broadband has switched on its first 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) system in the London Borough of Southwark
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February 02, 2012
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Feb'12
Cisco unveils product consolidation plan
Cisco has unveiled details of the product line consolidation it hopes will turn around the company after its struggles with poor financial performance.
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December 16, 2011
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Dec'11
Everything Everywhere spends £1.5bn on network expansion: News briefs
SearchNetworkingUK briefs provide a summary of the week’s new product, services and appointment announcements. This week is filled with signs of network expansion.
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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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September 28, 2011
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Sep'11
Amazon launches Kindle Fire tablet but experts doubt its use as a business device
Amazon has confirmed its much-anticipated entry into the tablet market with the US launch of its Kindle Fire device - but analysts doubt it will appeal to corporate IT buyers.
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September 28, 2011
28
Sep'11
Microsoft starts roll-out of Mango update for Windows Phone 7
Microsoft has started rolling out the next major version of its Windows Phone 7 operating system, codenamed Mango.
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September 13, 2011
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Sep'11
Openreach expands fibre to 114 more exchanges
BT Openreach has unveiled 114 exchanges that will be upgraded to deliver fibre broadband as part of its plan to deliver fibre to two-thirds of the UK by the end of 2015.
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September 01, 2011
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Sep'11
Ofcom gives green light to use TV spectrum for rural broadband
Telecommunications regulator Ofcom has given the go-ahead for internet providers to use unused TV spectrum to deliver broadband to rural areas.
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August 24, 2011
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Aug'11
Nokia launches three smartphones running Symbian Belle operating system
Nokia has unveiled three smartphone devices running its new operating system, Symbian Belle.
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August 22, 2011
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Aug'11
Unified network management: Wired and wireless together for good?
With an integrated network management vision, two organizations improved security and reliability, and have made steps towards a fully integrated network. But will we get there?
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August 16, 2011
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Aug'11
Information Commissioner calls for more privacy improvements at Google
The Information Commissioner's Office says an audit at Google's London office shows the company has taken reasonable steps to improve its privacy policies, but could do more.