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How 5G is going to transform digital banking in 2021
Covid-19 has accelerated digital banking this year and 5G promises to have an even bigger impact next year Continue Reading
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What’s next for Wi-Fi?
New and emerging 802.11 wireless LAN technologies continue to develop. Users who need to replace routers have a decision to make: buy now or wait for the next upgrade cycle in 2021? Continue Reading
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What if we find we rather like this working from home thing?
Sometimes it takes a major economic shock to change the accepted wisdom of economics and work – our working life after the coronavirus crisis might be very different Continue Reading
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Coronavirus: What does the ‘new normal’ mean for how we work?
Examining the long-term impact of the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic on the world of work, security, privacy and networks Continue Reading
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A five-point plan to get the UK out of the Huawei hole
It's not too late for the UK to develop an alternative to Huawei, says Labour's shadow digital minister Continue Reading
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Is there substance in Boris Johnson’s full-fibre broadband vision?
The new prime minister made a bold promise to roll out full-fibre broadband across the country by 2025 – but it’s a challenging task that requires serious investment and planning Continue Reading
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5G standards show how tech increasingly needs one global market
The US has a problem: its military owns the spectrum everyone else will be using for 5G. It’s why the US cannot become a global leader in 5G – and why Huawei doesn’t care Continue Reading
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UK businesses deserve a 5G networked nation
The tech sector needs to coalesce around a unified, positive vision of 5G to establish a proper business case for ultrafast, low latency mobile Continue Reading
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Britain’s 5G roll-out – What is plan B?
The government has ambitious aspirations in respect of Britain’s full-fibre and 5G networks. But among all the Brexit fog, has it managed to shoot itself in the foot with the roll-out of 5G mobile? Continue Reading
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5G’s first five years: A look ahead
With 5G mobile networks edging closer to reality, GSMA Intelligence’s Matthew Iji looks ahead to consider how the technology will be adopted between now and 2024 Continue Reading
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Goliath vs Goliath and the complexities of 5G intellectual property
Is Apple the good guy or the bad guy? It has violated patents and had its wrist slapped by the courts (bad), yet its products are still available for adoring fans to buy (good) Continue Reading
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Bright future for OTT video – if the network can support it
The emergence of over the top video services is having a massive impact on underlying network technology, according to the ITP Continue Reading
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From Aberdeen to Brighton: Investing in the UK’s digital future
More investment in the UK’s broadband infrastructure is critical to ensure the UK’s future success in technology in a post-Brexit world Continue Reading
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Smart cities face challenges and opportunities
IHS Markit analysts Noman Akhtar and Kevin Hasley assess the way forward for smart city technology projects around the world Continue Reading
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Is 5G more than just another generation of mobile?
Although several mobile network operators have announced launch dates for 5G services, many people remain unsure about the aspirations for 5G, what it means for users, its monetisation and its timescales Continue Reading
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If 5G is the answer, what is the question?
5G mobile networks are not the be-all and end-all when it comes to delivering consistent nationwide connectivity, says network standards expert William Webb Continue Reading
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Why police forces need to be honest about mass mobile phone surveillance
Police forces across the UK are covering up their use of sophisticated mass surveillance devices, known as IMSI-catchers - the Bristol Cable and Liberty are campaigning for proper transparency Continue Reading
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Security Think Tank: Encourage employees to use an approved messaging app
What criteria should organisations use to assess the security of smartphone messaging apps and how can they ensure only approved apps are used by employees? Continue Reading
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Industry standards: Paving the way for autonomous vehicles
The car industry needs to agree open standards to allow connected cars and autonomous vehicles to communicate. The bIoTope project is one initiative that could lead the way to agreement Continue Reading
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Roam like at Home will prompt European telco consolidation
Mobile users are understandably looking forward to an era of low phone costs now they can roam freely around the European Union, but it is very possible that they will be disappointed Continue Reading
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Investing in networks for the future – regulatory developments
Regulators are increasingly focused on the policy objective of facilitating investment in new network technologies and high-quality broadband services. Angus Finnegan and Saher Ahmed outline some recent developments in this area in the UK and EU Continue Reading
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Taking stock of Asia’s mobile payments industry
China is leading the region in mobile payments, with developed markets such as Japan and South Korea not too far behind Continue Reading
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5G mobile must be transformative, not mission impossible
The opportunities from 5G are considerable, but the preparations are complex – we need greater collaboration up front Continue Reading
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The future of diversification in the mobile sector
Diversification will take a vital role in the mobile market in 2017, with the realisation that mobile operators can no longer be a ‘dumb pipe’ Continue Reading
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Telecoms: Opportunities and challenges in 2017
The telecoms sector is undergoing profound change, particularly in terms of consumer demand and technology, says Angus Finnegan of law firm Taylor Wessing Continue Reading
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Fight against Investigatory Powers Bill may not be over
Labour's shadow home secretary Diane Abbott says that wider society must now debate the controversial Investigatory Powers Bill, despite Parliamentary approval Continue Reading
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Scotland, the perfect home for digital nomads?
Scotland needs public and private sector support for entrepreneurs, and ubiquitous superfast broadband if its digital economy is to thrive, says MSP Jamie Greene Continue Reading
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ESN: a long-term evolution or a game-changing revolution?
There is little doubt that the Home Office’s plan to update the Emergency Services Network is transformational, but how does it compare internationally? Continue Reading
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Ofcom seems to have forgotten its remit, and actually that’s no surprise
Ofcom made the wrong choice by putting economists in charge, and is in danger of forgetting its remit, says Simon Rockman Continue Reading
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It’s not too late to turn the tide on Investigatory Powers Bill
The government has set David Anderson QC an almost impossible task in his review of the sweeping bulk powers proposed in the Investigatory Powers Bill – but it is not too late to make a difference Continue Reading
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How can telcos respond to the strategic questions they face?
Traditional telcos are under tremendous pressure to reinvent themselves to remain competitive and relevant. BDO’s Christian Goetz looks at the options Continue Reading
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Fear, uncertainty and data doubt hold back public Wi-Fi
Venue owners’ uncertainty and befuddlement over what they can actually do with their Wi-Fi infrastructure and the data carried over it is hindering their ability to realise the full potential of public Wi-Fi Continue Reading
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New 5G spectrum rules urgently needed for European innovators
Europe risks falling behind if it does not move to establish 5G spectrum standards soon Continue Reading
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Wearable technology creates opportunities for retailers
Wearable technology allows taxis to offer commuters a ride when it is raining, and restaurants' to tailor their dishes to customers' weight-loss plans. Continue Reading
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EU moves towards digital single market with online content portability
Lawyers Chris Watson and Tom Scourfield explain how the EU is moving towards the creation of a digital single market with its proposal for online content portability Continue Reading
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Floods reveal weaknesses in the resilience of UK broadband
December’s floods exposed a major flaw in the UK’s fibre to the cabinet networks, which are almost impossible to waterproof Continue Reading
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Why quality of experience matters more than quality of service
David Brunnen writes about why regulators should start thinking about quality of experience when it comes to broadband and not simply the quality of service Continue Reading
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How much mainstream IT capacity does mobility consume?
The challenge for IT departments will be to quantify the impact of a growing number of mobile devices on their infrastructure Continue Reading
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Making the case for network modernisation
It's time to break out of reactive investment mode, says Dale Vile, research director at analyst group Freeform Dynamics Continue Reading
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Opinion: 2014 – The year of Digital Connectome
We are living through an unprecedented period in human history, one in which the internet has enabled near-instantaneous connections between people and machines at a scale never seen before Continue Reading
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Internet of things: Low-cost trade-off
The office at DoES Liverpool has a DoorBot, which works as a kiosk device, showing webcam views of the office and a list of upcoming events. Continue Reading
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Laying the iOS 6 Foundation
The main purpose of Apple's purchase of NeXT in the 1990s was to obtain the operating system that was to become today's OS X and iOS Continue Reading
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How wearable gadgets will impact the IT department
The Chancellor George Osborne was spotted recently wearing a bio-monitoring wristband, suggesting wearable tech really has gone mainstream. Despite it being a useful and efficient product, it is limited when compared to the capabilities that such ... Continue Reading
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Near field communication (NFC): Latest shockwave of the technological invasion
By Vedak Coskun, co-author of "Professional NFC Application Development for Android" Continue Reading
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Why the internet is forcing retailers to rethink their supply chains
The growth of internet shopping is causing retailers to radically rethink the way they manage their supply chains Continue Reading
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Forrester: CIOs need to support the workplace of the future now
Increasing workplace diversity requires new thinking about how and where staff do their work. Forrester offers tips for CIOs Continue Reading
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4G auction is an opportunity to invest in innovation
The UK will soon begin to auction the 4G mobile spectrum, raising as much as £4bn. How that money is spent will be a test of what the UK really values Continue Reading
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As cheap as chips: turning the 'internet of things' into business benefits
To benefit from the internet of things, organisations should develop offerings responsive to the flow of data from chips embedded in products. Continue Reading
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Can Nokia's 'next billion' strategy save the company ?
Nokia is at a cross roads as it pins its recovery hopes on cornering emerging markets. But it will need to work hard to restore market confidence if ts 'next billion' strategy is to succeed. Continue Reading
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Leveraging the benefits of ‘Big Data’
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A place for cloud-based office productivity tools
Recent research by Freeform Dynamics suggests that a cloud-only approach to office productivity is worth considering. Continue Reading
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Mobile devices: balancing security and morale
In today's ever-evolving world of new gadgets, devices and connected technologies, it is becoming increasingly difficult to keep a cap on the new risks that arise on a daily basis, writes Clint Merritt, CISSP, senior information security analyst for... Continue Reading
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Security Think Tank: What are the challenges/opportunities of smartphone security policy? (part 2)
The main challenge of the smartphone is keeping it and its contents safe, writes Peter Wenham, committee member of the BCS Security Forum strategic panel and director of information assurance consultancy Trusted Management. Continue Reading
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Security Think Tank: Challenges and opportunities of smartphone security policy
Employees using their personal smartphones for work present added pressures to keep the network secure. Continue Reading
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Mobile security among top priorities for 2012
Solving security issues relating to the use of mobile technologies will be among the most pressing priorities for businesses in 2012. Continue Reading