Telecoms networks and broadband communications
Broadband communications and telecoms networks have been key enablers for the internet revolution and for organisations using the web to deliver new online services. Broadband is key to the UK's economic success and competiveness, and the roll out of superfast, fibre-based networks to deliver the next generation of services has become a political and technological issue, especially for rural networks on the wrong side of the digital divide. We analyse the implications and opportunities for IT managers as broadband adoption continues to grow.
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E-Zine
10 Feb 2023
CW EMEA: Kyiv is ready for anything
CIOs must be ready for the unexpected, but not many CIOs and IT teams face keeping a city’s vital IT running while fighting for their lives. In this issue of CW EMEA, Oleg Polovynko, CIO at Kyiv City Council, explains how the IT team in the Ukrainian capital has kept services running for its residents amid relentless bombing by Russian forces. We also look at how the Netherlands is planning to regulate AI to reduce bias, how highly accurate time protocols ensure fair trading in finance, and the use of technology in agriculture in Denmark. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
11 Nov 2021
CW Benelux: Dutch IT company rips up the HR rule book for better work-life balance
One Dutch tech firm has used learnings from the pandemic to rip up its HR rule book and implement an official work-from-home policy. In fact, Infolearn has gone further than hybrid working, with a personal mobility budget for staff and a four-day working week, all with retention of full-time salary. Also in this issue, read how Dutch education administrators appear to be underestimating the threat of cyber crime. Continue Reading
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News
27 Jan 2023
UK local authorities reveal connectivity priorities, challenges
Study examining topics ranging from gigabit-capable broadband to 5G, smart places, telecoms and net-zero finds progress being made in UK local government, but challenges remain in the drive to improve digital connectivity Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
27 Jan 2023
Uncertainty persists, but enterprises rush to adopt network as a service
Research shows that enterprise network-as-a-service opportunities abound but comms service providers will need to overhaul investment and go-to-market strategies before adoption becomes widespread Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
27 Jan 2023
EE maintains mobile network leadership in UK
Analyst finds that BT-owned mobile service sweeps board in terms of nationwide network quality through performance, reliability, speed, data, calls and texting Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
26 Jan 2023
Stretched retail IT teams demand more from their networks
Research shows retail technology requirements are becoming denser and more complex, from immersive and live-streaming services to new forms of delivery and smart inventory Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
25 Jan 2023
Neos Networks completes full-fibre access promise for key UK cities
Just over a year after UK business connectivity provider opened its first metro access network to offer last-mile services direct to nearly 10,000 regional businesses, such services are now live in four key UK cities as part of an ongoing expansion programme Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
25 Jan 2023
Juniper: 5G IoT milestone set to be reached while OTT messaging to drive CPaaS
Analyst makes bullish predictions for next-gen mobile-based internet of things and communications platforms-as-a-service markets Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
25 Jan 2023
Virgin Media O2 taps Juniper to upgrade core IP backbone for 800G readiness
Need for increased data capacity and flexible scalability highlighted by 32% traffic growth on its mobile network,16% growth in broadband data downloads and a peak traffic load of 22TB over the past year Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
24 Jan 2023
Samsung completes KDDI 5G SA network slicing field trial, inks Nokia patent licence
Korean tech giant makes further strides in 5G in first demonstration of network slicing using RIC on a live 5G SA network with leading Japanese operator, and signs patent agreement with Finnish comms tech provider to combine 5G technology expertise Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
24 Jan 2023
Vodacom lands 2Africa subsea cable in the Eastern Cape, South Africa
What is described as ‘transformative’ subsea cable lands at the Vodacom facility in Gqeberha at South Africa’s Eastern Cape to provide a gateway to direct international connectivity for faster, more reliable internet services in the country and drive digital inclusion Continue Reading
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News
23 Jan 2023
UK government reveals further ESN contract details
Latest chapter in UK Emergency Services Network saga sees termination of Motorola contract for comms equipment and supplies, software packages and software development services Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
20 Jan 2023
Deloitte: Four major comms trends to navigate in year ahead
Consultancy’s predictions for the coming 12 months highlight challenges from macroeconomic headwinds, complex capital funding, sustainability and the transformation towards more tech-centric models Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
19 Jan 2023
Zayo expands 400G fibre to connect Paris and Marseilles
Leading global communications platform boosts European fibre infrastructure with a new fibre route to link up two major French cities, supporting traffic growth and making it easier and more secure for enterprises to send traffic to the rest of Europe and the US Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
19 Jan 2023
UK government reveals Cornwall as next port of call for Project Gigabit
Latest contract in UK government’s Project Gigabit programme given to Wildanet to deliver ultra-fast broadband in south-west and mid-Cornwall connecting nearly 20,000 hard-to-reach homes and businesses Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
19 Jan 2023
Sateliot collaborates with Sensefinity for at-sea satellite 5G IoT
Leading IoT provider for asset tracking teams with owner of low-Earth orbit nanosatellites constellation under 5G protocol to support at-sea connectivity Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
18 Jan 2023
Yorkshire Water taps Connexin for smart water delivery framework
Leading north of England water provider reveals partners for its advanced customer metering programme to reduce leakage, improve services and help customers save money on their bills Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
18 Jan 2023
Nokia, Telefónica successfully test 25G PON technology in Spain
Noting ever-increasing consumer bandwidth demands and the need to support applications such as the metaverse, operator announces demo of new FTTH technology to offer new business services on same network as home connectivity Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
18 Jan 2023
Ukraine cyber teams responded to more than 2,000 attacks in 2022
The Ukrainian authorities responded to more than 2,000 major cyber incidents during 2022, and are blocking thousands more potential attacks every day Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
18 Jan 2023
How Aruba is tapping opportunities in networking
Aruba is planning to expand its product portfolio, make deeper inroads into datacentres and drive adoption of network as a service, among other efforts to tap opportunities in the networking market Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
18 Jan 2023
Optical lights up nascent space communications applications market
Research highlights potential of what it calls “exciting and rapidly developing” global market for optical communications terminals driven by NGSO broadband constellations Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
17 Jan 2023
Orange juices JDE expansion with SD-WAN
Telco’s Business Services division selected by global coffee company to secure end-to-end connectivity offerings for more than 120 locations worldwide Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
17 Jan 2023
Southern Cross switches on third 400GbE transpacific link
Specialist international capacity provider and optical network technology provider announce commercial availability of ultra-high throughput along 15,840km network Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
17 Jan 2023
Cloudflare urged to clamp down on pirates, counterfeiters
A whitepaper produced by brand protection specialist Corsearch calls on Cloudflare to do more to stop online content piracy and sales of counterfeit goods Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
17 Jan 2023
Connectivity critical for UK entrepreneurs
Research from BT Business reveals three-quarters of British entrepreneurs feel they couldn’t run a business without reliable broadband and mobile connectivity Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
17 Jan 2023
StarHub to undertake major network transformation
Singapore telco StarHub is deploying a hybrid cloud architecture that will enable it to launch sovereign cloud services, among other capabilities Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
17 Jan 2023
UK businesses urged to move away from ISDN in 2023
Research warns that as analogue switch-off approaches, only 15% of SMEs and 20% of large businesses have plans in place to migrate to an alternative technology Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
17 Jan 2023
GTPL Broadband modernises network with Alepo AAA transformation
Leading Indian operator enhances infrastructure with authentication, authorisation and accounting solution to expand data offerings through plans based on speed, validity and fair usage policy Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
16 Jan 2023
SES and Du boost 5G enterprise comms with first satellite backhaul network
Pervasive connectivity delivered via satellite accommodates Middle East telco’s 5G backhaul requirements over remote areas across the region Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
13 Jan 2023
Tech firms add to private 5G offer, but ABI warns of no mass take-off in 2023
Even as comms tech providers announce partnership to extend technical capability of private 5G platform, analyst warns private 5G will not yet take off in 2023, even if outdoor use cases drive private cellular in general Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
12 Jan 2023
CityFibre continues gigabit roll-out to non-metro south of England
UK’s largest independent full-fibre platform begins work on £50m digital transformation project in Kent Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
12 Jan 2023
UK net neutrality regulation failing all stakeholders
Leading analyst releases study showing net neutrality regulation is failing consumers, innovators and investors, calling for evidence-based broadband policy Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
12 Jan 2023
Cloudflare completes SASE offer with Magic WAN Connector
Software-defined wide-area network functionality released by online application acceleration and infrastructure provider Cloudflare to complete single-supplier secure access service edge offering Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
11 Jan 2023
eSIM market to be worth over $4bn globally by end of 2023
2023 set to be the year of embedded subscriber identity module as Google and Samsung look likely to emulate rival Apple, leading to a drastic increase in the number of smartphones with eSIM connectivity Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
11 Jan 2023
Internet shutdowns cost global economy $24bn in 2022
Deliberate disruption of people’s access to the internet by governments is having a substantial economic impact and contributing to a range of human rights abuses, primarily against protestors Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
10 Jan 2023
Juniper Networks and NEC charge up Wi-Fi user experience for Powerco
Leading global IT and network transformation services provider and AI-driven networks selected by leading New Zealand gas and electricity distributor to design and deploy new Wi-Fi network infrastructure across nationwide sites Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
10 Jan 2023
Cloudflare unveils suite to maximise remote work collaboration and productivity
Internet application acceleration and infrastructure provider introduces digital experience monitoring system to provide visibility and insights to businesses in the age of remote work Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
10 Jan 2023
‘Anomaly’ sees first UK space mission fail to reach orbit
Despite optimism surrounding historic first attempt to launch satellites from UK, mission reaches space but falls short of reaching target orbit Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
10 Jan 2023
Launch window opens for UK’s first orbital mission
All systems go for first space mission in UK as project partners announce the official opening of the Start Me Up launch window Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
09 Jan 2023
Qualcomm enters space race with Snapdragon Satellite
Mobile platform giant teams with satellite operator to claim world’s first satellite-based service, providing global coverage from pole to pole Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
09 Jan 2023
Edge computing key for rapid Industry 4.0 adoption
As edge computing is set to disrupt many sectors in the Industry 4.0 era, study finds edge computing holds a promise to dramatically improve data processing for mission-critical applications and accelerate uptake Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
06 Jan 2023
New UK laws to see homeowners, tenants get better access to fast broadband
UK government mandates that almost all new homes in England must be built with gigabit broadband connections during construction, making it easier for homebuyers, renters and some leaseholders to upgrade to ultrafast services Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
05 Jan 2023
LG announces technical collaboration for the future of mobility
Global CE giant unveils infotainment slate, including partnership to develop next-generation autonomous driving solution proof of concept, and launches TV featuring real-time video and audio wireless transmission at up to 4K 120Hz Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
05 Jan 2023
Qualcomm, Salesforce team up to provide connected automotive experiences
Mobile tech giant uses CES to reveal more of automotive tech slate in partnership with leading customer relationship management company Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
04 Jan 2023
Qualcomm goes up a gear in driver assistance and autonomous driving
Mobile tech giant sees flagship platform adopted by leading automotive companies to rapidly create safe, scalable and updateable advanced driver assistance and automated driving systems Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
04 Jan 2023
CityFibre and Vodafone complete first UK 2Gbps residential trial
Leading UK independent full-fibre broadband provider teams with comms operator and leading anchor tenant for trial of 2Gbps services, with scope to scale for introduction of services up to 10Gbps, made possible by recent upgrade to XGS-PON Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Feature
04 Jan 2023
Building culture within collaboration to make hybrid work pay
As hybrid working evolves, some firms are struggling to support non-office-based workers and management is unclear of its new responsibilities. What is being done to address this evolution? Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
03 Jan 2023
Cutting-edge contact centre means experience is everything for Bayview
Offering a variety of support, back-office and IT services to companies and customers around the world would present a variety of challenges to any firm. To ensure it could offer acceptable experiences for customers and employees at every touchpoint, IT-enabled BPO Bayview Technologies saw CCaaS as the solution. Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
03 Jan 2023
Remote workers shun return to work
Study from UK gigabit broadband service provider reveals that despite received wisdom of home workers wanting to make at least partial return to pre-Covid working practices, stark contrast exists between employers and employees in their desire for staff to hit the office once more Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
22 Dec 2022
Top 10 India IT stories of 2022
We recap the top 10 stories in India, including the digitisation work undertaken by global firms in the country and the progress made by local enterprises in harnessing technology Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
22 Dec 2022
UK operators brace for broadband surge
UK infrastructure operators see year of massive traffic driven by major events such as the Queen’s funeral, live sport and online gaming, and get ready for further network peaks across the Christmas period Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Feature
22 Dec 2022
Freeing the hybrid workforce from quiet constraint
The rapid shift to hybrid working may be contributing to the trend of 'quiet constraint'. We look at how technology can be applied to really work for a distributed workforce Continue Reading
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News
21 Dec 2022
Top 10 ANZ IT stories of 2022
We recap the top 10 stories in Australia and New Zealand, including the opportunities and challenges that organisations in the region have faced over the past year Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
20 Dec 2022
CityFibre lights up Luton with gigabit broadband
UK’s largest independent broadband infrastructure provider rounds off hugely active year by successfully completing full-fibre network roll-out in large parts of East Luton, including Stopsley and Wigmore Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
20 Dec 2022
EE goes live in first-of-its-kind mobile infrastructure pilot in London
BT-owned mobile division announces first outdoor 4G and 5G small cell network in the UK capable of hosting all four mobile network operators from day one through bespoke technical solution and centralised radio access network Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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20 Dec 2022
Clearing the barriers to full digital connectivity
Millions of households rely on good connectivity for work, study or leisure. But how much has fast and consistent broadband connectivity spread across the UK? Continue Reading
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News
20 Dec 2022
Top 10 telecoms stories of 2022
Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 telecoms stories of 2022 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
19 Dec 2022
BT C-RAN 5G architecture pilot scheme live in Leeds
BT takes next-gen mobile connectivity a stage further with a 5G pilot scheme to enhance coverage and connectivity in key UK city enabling local customers to access faster, more reliable speeds Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
15 Dec 2022
Microsoft, Viasat team to deliver internet access to global underserved communities
New collaboration through IT giant’s Airband Initiative designed to increase satellite broadband availability for people across Africa and the rest of the world by the end of 2025 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
15 Dec 2022
UK gigabit access breaks barrier but take-up remains slow
Ofcom’s latest investigation of connectivity across the country finds full-fibre broadband now available to more than 12 million homes and 5G reaching seven in ten properties, while the number of households without access to decent broadband has fallen by a third Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
15 Dec 2022
BT boosts network monitoring to improve customer experience
Comms tech provider’s analytics software selected by leading UK network provider in five-year deal to improve operators’ fixed access customer experience Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
15 Dec 2022
Qualcomm unveils lowest-power IoT-optimised LTE modem
Integrated terrestrial positioning support to the fore as Qualcomm launches IoT-optimised LTE modem with integrated positioning support for greater connectivity, location and compute processing capabilities on device and at the edge Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
14 Dec 2022
Truespeed targets in-building connectivity with new router, Mesh Wi-Fi
Gigabit broadband provider Truespeed switches focus from delivering high-speed connectivity to building and to around them, striking partnership with provider of wireless connectivity devices for homes and businesses Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
14 Dec 2022
Telstra tunes up with orchestration to enhance automation, customer experience
Leading Australian operator taps global comms tech provider to support network-as-a-service (NaaS) strategies, enabling an enhanced experience for business customers through reusable and shared platform for improved network management and operational efficiency Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
14 Dec 2022
Almost two-thirds of businesses fear IT estate incapable of supporting hybrid workforce
Research from managed workplace services provider finds current IT setup is preventing effective collaboration, putting remote workers at a disadvantage and driving up cyber risks Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
14 Dec 2022
Medusa Submarine Cable to land on Orange infrastructure in Marseille
Orange will give users of Mediterranean submarine cable system the ability to access datacentres in French city and interconnect through fully redundant infrastructure Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
14 Dec 2022
ETSI creates new working group for Terahertz 6G comms
Newly launched industry specification group on Terahertz holds kick-off meeting and decides on work priorities for new candidate technology for 6G communications infrastructures Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
13 Dec 2022
Nokia and O2 Telefónica Germany claim 5G carrier aggregation breakthrough
Comms tech provider and leading German operator claim industry-first milestone achieved on live 5G network with Nokia’s commercial 5G AirScale portfolio and MediaTek’s mobile platform Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
13 Dec 2022
UK government expands investment in 5G and 6G R&D
UK universities awarded £28m to develop next-generation 6G network technology, and an £80m fund will help set up a lab for testing network equipment, as government aims to boost telecoms infrastructure Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
13 Dec 2022
Porsche accelerates connected vehicle development with Vodafone private 5G
Europe’s first 5G hybrid mobile private network opens at Nardò Technical Centre, a leading automotive proving ground in Italy, to offer customers an improved infrastructure to develop and test intelligent, autonomous, connected vehicles Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Opinion
13 Dec 2022
Onwards to 6G - the UK government's 'bold plan' for a connected Britain
The UK telecoms minister outlines the government's thinking on developing a digital infrastructure for the connected age Continue Reading
By- Julia Lopez, DCMS
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News
12 Dec 2022
Openreach announces 12 new full-fibre build locations
London calling for BT-owned broadband provision division as it makes next step in plan to reach 25 million homes with full fibre by December 2026 and launches simplified online map showing when and where full-fibre network is being built Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
12 Dec 2022
CityFibre extends reach across southern England as it files Openreach competition complaint
Just as it carries build-out momentum of 2022 to key towns in Suffolk and Berkshire, UK’s largest independent full-fibre provider protests to UK regulatory authorities about behaviour of arch-rival in gigabit broadband Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Definition
09 Dec 2022
wireless backhaul
Wireless backhaul is the use of wireless communication systems to transport data between the internet and subnetworks. Continue Reading
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News
08 Dec 2022
Need emerges for sustainable network infrastructure transformation
Survey of IT decision-makers and 1,200 office workers across EMEA region reveals that infrastructure users are committed to change but demand more positive action and greater understanding from leadership Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
08 Dec 2022
Vodafone makes first European deployment of OpenRAN in urban location
Vodafone announces European OpenRAN deployment first for a live urban environment, demonstrating the technology is a viable alternative to traditional RAN in all scenarios, not just rural locations Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
08 Dec 2022
Société du Grand Paris books in Nokia IP, private wireless for metro rail network
Nokia forms secure mission-critical communications system behind four Grand Paris Express lines that will transport two million passengers per day, delivering enhanced capacity, reliability and performance, and contributing to efforts to boost operations, safety and rider experience Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
05 Dec 2022
Vodafone CEO Nick Read steps down
As telco operator battles with delivering shareholder value, it has decided it needs a new CEO Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
02 Dec 2022
Siemens, Qualcomm collaborate on 5G smart building networks
Leading wireless platform provider teams with intelligent, adaptive infrastructure division of German technology giant mobile chip giant to show how firms working in the built environment can intelligently use 5G for building automation Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
02 Dec 2022
NBN Co, Ericsson team to transform fixed wireless access network
Ericsson and company that manages national broadband infrastructure in Australia announce new 10-year partnership to secure the supply of next-generation 5G technology that will deliver enhanced coverage and speed across the fixed wireless access portion of network Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
01 Dec 2022
MI6 chief’s hacked emails attacked MI5 and betrayed British spy operations in China
Former UK spy boss Richard Dearlove leaked names of MI6 secret agent recruiters in China to back an aggressive right-wing US campaign against tech company Huawei. His emails were hacked and then leaked – probably by Russian intelligence Continue Reading
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News
01 Dec 2022
UK government accelerates satellite, fibre gigabit broadband access to remote regions
Mountain rescue base and 12th century abbey set to gain from government test of satellites to connect remote locations, while work also begins to connect 60,000 rural premises in North West England Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
01 Dec 2022
Wi-Fi ‘essential’ to bridge the digital divide in rural areas
Report from trade association for wireless communications sets out strategies for mobile operators, fibre providers and cable companies to serve the estimated billion people unconnected to Wi-Fi Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
01 Dec 2022
Expectation gap appears between users and managers with hybrid working IT
Research from Canon Europe finds that while more than three-quarters of IT decision-makers believe their company provides the right technology to enable people to do their jobs regardless of location, a fifth are providing their own IT equipment and struggling to get remote IT support Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
01 Dec 2022
Global 5G market defies macroeconomic challenges
Research from Ericsson shows 5G continues to scale faster than any previous mobile generation, with subscriptions expected to reach five billion by the end of 2028 and fixed wireless access forecast set to grow more quickly than previously expected Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
30 Nov 2022
SMEs put faith in communications technology
Study from orchestration and digital platform provider shows a ‘new’ kind of small and medium-sized enterprise market, with companies already adopting connectivity technology for business resilience Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
30 Nov 2022
Nearly $1bn in mobile trade-ins and upgrades in third quarter of 2022
Just more than halfway into what is always the market’s busiest quarter, quarterly analysis of smartphone trade-in and upgrade industry reveals a third quarter of 2022 with the amount returned estimated at $970m, making this the highest third quarter recorded Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
30 Nov 2022
eSIM proves green credentials
Independent study by provider of adapted system integration technologies at wafer, chip and board level confirms eSIM as an environmentally friendly SIM solution Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Feature
29 Nov 2022
Extended reality can be empathic reality
In the metaverse, eliciting empathy might become an important feature for many applications, including gaming and industrial uses, and there is even the potential that applications that focus on emphatic results will create their own market niche Continue Reading
By- Martin Schwirn, Computer Weekly
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News
28 Nov 2022
Public safety 5G networks represent $700m opportunity
Research on public safety broadband and mission-critical communications over 3GPP networks predicts that cumulative spending on deployable network assets in sectors will exceed $700m between 2022 and 2025 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
28 Nov 2022
1&1, Orange seal worldwide international roaming agreement
German startup telco and global operator take advantage of 5G OpenRAN technology to offer users seamless automatic network performance and quality, even when outside home territory Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
28 Nov 2022
STC Kuwait and BICS complete world’s first live 5G standalone roaming connection
Mobile connectivity enabler teams with MENA region telecoms provider for successful test of what is claimed to be the first of its kind to be completed in a non-lab environment and a major milestone for global 5G adoption Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
25 Nov 2022
CityFibre identifies massive economic gains for Cheltenham, Portsmouth areas through full fibre
Leading independent gigabit broadband provider reveals positive economic and productivity impacts in Gloucestershire and south-coast cities where it has introduced full fibre, running to £145m and £335m respectively Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
25 Nov 2022
Pharrowtech expands next-gen mmWave capabilities to the UK
Global 5G millimetre-wave wireless tech leader Pharrowtech accelerates hiring and opens two new offices as it grows its product and development capabilities Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
24 Nov 2022
BT aims to reign in industry where connectivity is king
In the latest part of its drive to evolve from a telco to a techco, BT unveils range of 5G-enabled robotics systems and reveals how it is driving the evolution of advanced communications in industrial applications Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
24 Nov 2022
Internet of things market continues to surge
China and US to drive world adoption of internet of things with global demand for smart offerings from industrial to security use cases still rising Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
24 Nov 2022
Equinix makes added £179m investment in UK digital infrastructure
Global digital infrastructure company announces cash injection in support of increasing customer demand in the UK Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Tip
22 Nov 2022
LEO satellite communications come to Earth
Apple, T-Mobile and others are kicking off early satellite communications projects. Direct satellite communications should become available on some new midband 5G phones in 2024. Continue Reading
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News
22 Nov 2022
Ericsson makes multi-million pound investment in UK 6G research programme
Leading comms tech provider unveils investment initiative set to boost UK research capabilities and drive global development of 6G future communications and standards Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
22 Nov 2022
CityFibre inks strategic relationship with Toob
Terms agreed to give rapidly growing full-fibre platform’s wholesale customers access to growing network footprints of south of England fibre-to-the-premise network provider Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
22 Nov 2022
Ultrafast broadband quickens pace across UK
Analyst’s bi-monthly update on broadband infrastructure deployments in the UK highlights uptick in progress of fibre-to-the-premises and gigabit infrastructure in the UK in the months from August to October 2022 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
21 Nov 2022
Virgin Media feels strain from Warzone, teams with TIP for Dublin Wi-Fi
Comms provider sees busiest day on record for UK data consumption, and teams with local authority in Irish capital to trial open, disaggregated Wi-Fi network with goal to provide city centre with free wireless internet access Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly