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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News
30 Apr 2025
Digital Catapult joins EU 6G innovation consortia
Deep tech innovation organisation to participate in European Union-funded initiative to advance the development and deployment of 6G technologies Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Opinion
30 Apr 2025
APAC telcos forge alliances for AI sovereignty
Faced with fears over vendor lock-in and rising sovereignty demands, operators are turning to alliances to complement hyperscaler partnerships as they strike a balance between global scale and local control Continue Reading
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News
28 May 2020
Covid-19 calculated to cause 18% drop in net new IoT devices in 2020
Fleet management, heavy transport vehicles, equipment, fixed assets and digital signage are among the internet of things applications hit hardest by the pandemic Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
28 May 2020
UK government unveils NHS Test and Trace service to combat Covid-19
UK government unveils framework to stop the spread of coronavirus, but contact-tracing launch date not revealed Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
27 May 2020
Three-quarters of people expect to work remotely more often after the lockdown
Current changes in working patterns through the Covid-19 outbreak set to see marked shift in the future, and have major impact on digital infrastructures Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
27 May 2020
EE network sees fivefold leap in Zoom users, 45% increase in voice calls, apps since lockdown
Research from mobile operator highlights changing habits of UK citizens during lockdown, with video conferencing seeing massive leap Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
26 May 2020
Huawei hits out at fresh UK network probe
UK cyber security agency confirms it will conduct a new investigation into the security-worthiness of Huawei’s 5G technology Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
26 May 2020
Ericsson enables commercial 5G network for Telia in Stockholm
Swedish operator lays the foundations for the next phase of digital transformation with 5G network designed to open up new user experiences and accelerated innovation in areas such as entertainment, healthcare, manufacturing and transport Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
26 May 2020
Lack of clarity around 5G fuels misconceptions about next-generation networks
Revolutionary potential of next-generation 5G network is huge, but research suggests key messages are not hitting home with businesses or consumers Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
26 May 2020
Thailand gears up for 5G
Thai government forms 26-member committee to develop a roadmap for 5G adoption and address roadblocks related to the recall of unused spectrum from state agencies Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
22 May 2020
Small firms seize digital lifeline to get back to business
Research shows Covid-19 crisis has kick-started a small business digital revolution to power recovery, with over a quarter of firms responding to running their businesses remotely with videoconferencing Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
22 May 2020
Global consortium launches ‘transformative’ subsea cable for African connectivity
2Africa, one of the world’s largest subsea projects, will connect 23 countries in Africa, the Middle East and Europe Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
22 May 2020
Openreach taps Nokia to extend full-fibre network capacity
Deal covers essential equipment to extend Gigabit fibre access network across UK Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
22 May 2020
Coronavirus: How MyIX is keeping Malaysians connected
Malaysia’s MyIX internet exchange has been classed as critical national infrastructure, with member telcos adding more capacity to meet the surge in demand for internet services Continue Reading
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News
21 May 2020
UK contact-tracing app set to miss official launch date as Google, Apple release API
Government ministers aim to shore up contact-tracing strategy after junior minister concedes much-publicised app set miss-stated start date and Silicon Valley giants officially launch API for apps that follow different route than NHS Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
21 May 2020
Coronavirus: Dutch work on XR technology shows promise in pandemic scenario
Netherlands leads the way in the development of extended reality technology, which could prove its value in a crisis such as Covid-19 Continue Reading
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News
20 May 2020
Nokia, KDDI trial fully virtualised 5G cloud RAN
Finnish comms tech supplier Nokia adds to portfolio of customers trailing its cloud RAN solutions in deal with leading Japanese operator KDDI, including Nokia AirScale Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
20 May 2020
Nearly two-thirds of US small businesses to continue with remote working post-pandemic
Survey reveals small businesses are having a big rethink on remote working as a fundamental business practice when the coronavirus pandemic has passed Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
19 May 2020
Ericsson extends 5G reach with China Telecom, China Unicom
Leading Chinese operators tap Swedish comms tech giant for 5G core portfolio systems, including cloud packet, NFVI, dynamic orchestration and spectrum sharing Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
19 May 2020
Multiple network outages costing enterprise businesses millions of pounds a year
More than half of IT decision-makers and network managers globally say they have had four or more network outages lasting more than 30 minutes, costing between £250,000 and £5m in downtime Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
19 May 2020
European network traffic volumes stabilising
The updated summary report from body of European regulators for electronic communications on how network operators can cope with increased demand for network capacity finds that, by mid-May 2020, all is well Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
19 May 2020
Huawei: US using technological strengths to ‘crush’ companies outside its own borders
Chinese tech giant hits back at White House decision to extend technology ban and says it will ultimately be self-harming Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Feature
18 May 2020
2B or not 2C? That is the question for 5G
A flurry of 5G network launches in all major markets in Asia, North America and Europe, focused on consumer applications and services. This looks set to change in 2020 as the operators get down to business Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
18 May 2020
Worldwide comms services industry projected to take limited hit from Covid-19
Coronavirus pandemic has changed some trends in the global telecom services market, but operators have adapted quickly and temporarily pushed aside some earlier priorities, says IDC Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
15 May 2020
BT reported to be in talks to sell off Openreach to fund full-fibre roll-out
Report suggests Openreach sale could raise £20bn as BT announces £12bn build programme to extend FTTP network Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
15 May 2020
Covid-19: NHS reveals comms network strain as virus spread
Patients hit the web and phone lines for coronavirus assessments, with demand peaking as lockdown was announced, says health service Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
14 May 2020
US maintains ban on Chinese tech firms as Huawei, ZTE make 5G leaps
White House extends executive order that effectively bans US companies from using comms equipment made by firms posing a national security risk, while Huawei and ZTE reveal new 5G advances Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
14 May 2020
Vodafone aids Covid-19 fight with added capacity for NHS Scotland, and introduces IoT thermal camera
Comms tech to the fore in assisting key workers at temporary coronavirus facility in Glasgow, while heat detection camera combining thermal imaging and IoT capability will help facilitate people’s return to work Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Blog Post
14 May 2020
Having it all: Customer contact trends for the 2020s
This is a guest post by Nicola Millard, principal innovation partner, BT The future isn’t at all what we expected. Ten years ago, we might easily have imagined the contact centre of 2020 as an ... Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
14 May 2020
SK Telecom brings quantum security to the masses
The South Korean telco is readying the world’s first 5G smartphone equipped with a quantum random number generator chipset Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
13 May 2020
Telcos’ enterprise ambitions at risk from private network operators, private spectrum
Research finds a rising number of spectrum initiatives underpinning strong momentum for private cellular networks within enterprises Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
13 May 2020
Comms tech firms eye partnership opportunities with provider community
In latest example of growing trend, Virgin Media Business signs strategic partnership with integrated cloud communications platform to extend voice and unified communications portfolio Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
13 May 2020
European comms bodies set up standards group, call for vigilance on contact-tracing apps
New ETSI group will develop standardisation framework for secure smartphone-based proximity tracing systems, helping to break Covid-19 transmission chains Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
12 May 2020
Vodafone shrugs Virgin move as it posts steady financial year
UK operator claims to have defied the odds and bucked the market in last financial year but warns of impact of Covid-19 on business Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
12 May 2020
Details released of second UK contact-tracing app development
Contractual documents show Zuhlke Engineering receiving an official start date of 6 May to supply a managed delivery team to support and run proximity mobile application and services for the UK Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
11 May 2020
Ericsson bullish on 5G despite Covid-19
Comms tech company’s chief highlights the importance of connectivity during times of crisis and unprecedented surge in network traffic Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
11 May 2020
Contact-tracing app hits teething troubles as minister confirms changes could be made
UK contact-tracing saga continues as UK government releases details of impact assessment on the app and admits that adaptations and even total change in form are not off the table Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
11 May 2020
Coronavirus: SMEs in the UAE forced to digitally transform
The UAE, like the rest of the world, continues to be heavily impacted by the fallout of the Covid-19 pandemic, and technology is helping to lead the fight Continue Reading
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Blog Post
07 May 2020
Who will fund Full-fibre roll out after Covid?
The time has come for Ofcom to regulate on price, quality of service (including the resilience required of a critical infrastructure utility) and behaviour and stop trying to predict costs and ... Continue Reading
By- Philip Virgo, Winsafe Ltd
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News
07 May 2020
UK said to be on verge of major technology shift for Covid-19 contact-tracing app
Technology community awash with reports of potential sea change in much-publicised and much-criticised app away from controversial centralised database Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
07 May 2020
BT claims positives amid challenging fiscal year
BT reports tough 2019/20, leading to major restructuring plan to go forward to meet major fibre-to-the-premises targets Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
07 May 2020
UK comms market set for shake-up as O2 and Virgin Media confirm merger
Coming-together of leading fixed-mobile provider and cable network provider will create genuine competition to BT/EE Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
07 May 2020
Brits expected to call time on office life after lockdown
O2 Business study reveals currently displaced workers see a permanent change to their company’s approach to flexible working Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
07 May 2020
Industry 4.0 transformation reaches communications inflection point
Survey finds huge potential for investment in advance 4G and 5G technology among industrial organisations Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
06 May 2020
UK comms experts continue to question contact-tracing app
Academics and comms industry experts challenge UK government scientists on their defence of NHS contact-tracing app, in particular the issue of centralised data gathering Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
06 May 2020
Telcos lose out in early enterprise 5G business
Research reveals that industries and enterprises are ready to reap the benefits of 5G, but warns that service providers need to learn how to satisfy this demand Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
05 May 2020
Singapore to test 5G in Industry 4.0 trial
Trial, spearheaded by IMDA, IBM, Samsung and M1, will test the use of 5G, along with AI and IoT technologies, in manufacturing Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
05 May 2020
T-Mobile US claims ‘significant’ 5G standalone architecture firsts
US operator partners with comms technology leaders to achieve world’s first milestones for standalone architecture 5G Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
05 May 2020
UK contact-tracing app developers hit back at effectiveness and privacy doubts
Pre-eminent scientists continue to defend NHS contact-tracing app from criticism of its effectiveness and the use of centralised data gathering Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
04 May 2020
SK Telecom, Deutsche Telekom form joint venture to combat coronavirus
Telecoms giants extend working relationship to expand global 5G ecosystem by accelerating 5G deployment in Europe and exchange their respective technological expertise once the situation with Covid-19 improves Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
04 May 2020
No silver bullets and ‘bumps in the road’ likely but UK contact-tracing app development gathers pace
UK scientific experts address doubts on contact-tracing app’s effectiveness, particular regarding data privacy, but admit that its nature may have to evolve as the roll-out scales up Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
04 May 2020
Research institutes warn of necessity for UK contact-tracing app to link to testing
BCS and Cass Business School call for proposed UK contact-tracing app not to be launched without alignment to testing and warns that without this link, NHS will not be able to “big data” its way out of “no data” situation Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
01 May 2020
5G on the ropes as Covid-19 set to land $51bn blow on global mobile services industry
Research predicts mobile revenue will drop 4.1% worldwide because of pandemic, with European operators taking a particular heavy hit Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
01 May 2020
Pre-owned device values stay strong amidst coronavirus pandemic
More than half a billion dollars returned to US consumers in Q1 2020 as used and new mobile device markets stabilise after Covid-19 disruption Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Feature
01 May 2020
Unified communications: The key to prospering in the new working reality of Covid-19
Covid-19 lockdowns are causing a collective rethink in the way companies operate, with unified communications transformed from a nice-to-have to a business essential as remote working becomes the new normal Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
30 Apr 2020
Stark digital divide in US internet speed amid Covid-19 crisis
Over a fifth of connections in lower income brackets in the US do not have ‘acceptable’ internet performance for work and school during the coronavirus lockdown, but ISPs’ expansion of available bandwidth for these communities noticeably improves online speed Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
30 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: Young employees struggle with remote working
Communications tools identified as key pain point and hindering productivity for young UK workers Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
29 Apr 2020
IMDA to issue 5G spectrum to Singtel and StarHub-M1 venture
Singapore’s telco regulator will award 5G spectrum to major operators whose proposals have exceeded its requirements in some cases Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
29 Apr 2020
IT Priorities 2020: SD-WAN soars as collaboration and communications no longer on back burner
At the start of the year, networking professionals looked likely to invest in monitoring, converged architectures and WAN technologies, while unified communications was in decline and collaboration of minimal interest Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
29 Apr 2020
Nokia closes capacity and customer experience tech deal with Bharti Airtel
Third-largest telco in the world’s second-largest telecoms market takes up Nokia Single Radio Access Network to enhance capacity and improve 5G readiness Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
28 Apr 2020
Ericsson scores further 5G RAN win with True Corporation Thailand
Thai comms operator engages the Swedish technology provider to enable smooth, fast and cost-effective 5G network evolution in three regions Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
28 Apr 2020
Adtran initiates software-defined access network project, advances the smart home experience
Partnerships with Orange and Plume will evaluate and test SDN-based programming for next-gen fibre access networks, and boost customer experience management of Wi-Fi-enabled services Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
28 Apr 2020
APAC edge computing market set to grow
China and Japan will account for the lion’s share of Asia-Pacific’s edge computing market as more organisations in the region look to streamline processes and improve productivity Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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Feature
27 Apr 2020
ISPs rely on capacity for COVID-19 internet traffic spikes
As COVID-19 causes surges in internet traffic, internet and network providers have responded by increasing capacity and installing more fiber. So far, it's worked. Continue Reading
By- Jennifer English, Editorial Director
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News
27 Apr 2020
Potential near £70bn boost to British economy from gigabit broadband
Research shows that delivering ‘Gigabit Britain’ could provide over £50bn gross value added to the economy in five years, growing to £68.8bn in 2030, but suppliers warn that more must be done to turn broadband ambition into reality Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
24 Apr 2020
Wireless stakeholders cheer ‘historic’ FCC Wi-Fi 6GHz spectrum allocation decision
US broadcast and telecoms regulator confirms proposal lauded as a milestone moment that will no less than supercharge connectivity Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
24 Apr 2020
European fibre roll-outs speed up
European fibre-to-the-home and fibre-to-the-building coverage maintains a positive growth trend, with subscribers increasing by 15% since September 2018 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
23 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: RAF flies in for UK contact tracing app test
NHS announces test at air base of app designed to alert users of the close proximity of those carrying or having symptoms of Covid-19 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
23 Apr 2020
Public authorities set to receive expanded surveillance powers
UK government wants to extend the number of public authorities able to obtain communications data using mass surveillance Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
23 Apr 2020
ABB Power plugs into Ericsson 5G tech to increase factory productivity
Ericsson gears up for the post-coronavirus world with confidence in 5G and reveals project for its 5G-ready Industry Connect with global leader in power technology Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
23 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: Surge in Wi-Fi upload traffic shows need for advanced Wi-Fi adoption
Prolonged home working will see home networks, based on older Wi-Fi technologies rather than the likes of Wi-Fi 6, put under intolerable strain, warns analyst Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
22 Apr 2020
Cisco, Google Cloud plan application-centric multicloud networking fabric
Tech giants unite to address current systems’ perceived lack of capability to signal service level requests dynamically and offer full WAN application integration with cloud workloads Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
22 Apr 2020
Application performance for remote workers becomes primary network issue for businesses
When it comes to WAN, cost diminishes in importance, while dealing with complexity increases, as more firms spread reach to more locations Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
22 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: German networks take the extra strain from social distancing
Network performance and customer experience monitoring firm finds German networks coping with masses of online home users despite some degradations since the start of social distancing and stay-at-home policies Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
21 Apr 2020
Covid-19 outbreak sees first-quarter revenues flatten for Huawei
Chinese networking mega-firm endures tough first quarter, but pledges that it will ride out the coronavirus storm Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
21 Apr 2020
Collaboration and communications get richer as Covid-19 ushers in new working reality
Covid-19 lockdowns bring about collective rethink in the way we work, with remote video becoming normalised and a potential change in the way effectiveness is measured Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Tip
20 Apr 2020
How ISPs and operators ensure network quality in a pandemic
COVID-19 has caused a spike in remote workers, increased internet usage and traffic surges. Here's how ISPs and telecom operators plan for continuity and quality during the pandemic. Continue Reading
By- Tom Nolle, Andover Intel
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News
20 Apr 2020
INCA: UK gigabit broadband progress more important than ever
Trade body for independent network providers calls for progress toward the delivery of ultrafast broadband to all parts of the UK to continue despite the current Covid-19 lockdown conditions Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
20 Apr 2020
Ada Lovelace Institute questions effectiveness of UK contact-tracing strategy
Independent study institute for user-focused data and AI solutions argues that NHS Covid-19 tracking plans will not be effective unless action is taken to address technical limitations Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
17 Apr 2020
Ofcom publishes technical data debunking 5G links to Covid-19
Ofcom makes latest response to the unfounded and dangerous fake news suggesting links between 5G networks and coronavirus Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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17 Apr 2020
Will 5G turn Langkawi into world’s first smart island?
Malaysia telco TM is set to transform Malaysia’s Langkawi archipelago with a 5G testbed that will pave the way for 5G services across the country Continue Reading
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E-Zine
17 Apr 2020
CW ANZ: Trend Watch on communications infrastructure
In this handbook, Computer Weekly looks at how Australia’s bushfires impacted its telecoms networks and the increase in SD-WAN adoption in Asia-Pacific Continue Reading
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17 Apr 2020
Australian wildfires take toll on telco networks
Major telco networks in Australia were disrupted by power cuts resulting from devastating bushfires, raising questions about the resilience of the country’s communications infrastructure Continue Reading
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News
17 Apr 2020
Fifth of UK small businesses concerned about prolonged remote working
Small firms find the potential prospect of indefinite working from home a major challenge to future business Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
17 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: Big hit to European 5G as smartphone industry set for sharpest falls in 20 years
Screeching halt to telecoms money truck predicted for 2020 as Covid-19 outbreak impacts phone production and 5G roll-out Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
17 Apr 2020
Verizon Business zooms in to acquire conferencing company BlueJeans
With conferencing and collaboration rocketing due to the Covid-19 outbreak and no real end in sight to the increased usage, Verizon swoops in to acquire conference applications provider BlueJeans Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Opinion
17 Apr 2020
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
By- Tim Worstall, Adam Smith Institute
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News
16 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: Telcos in developed markets to lose more than $40bn
Big increases in unemployment will see a 3.4% decline in telecoms revenue this year, with the negative impact to persist for the next 12 months, says analyst Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
16 Apr 2020
Nuage Networks declares SD-WAN first for desktop, mobile and IoT devices
Nokia subsidiary integrates Asavie SD Edge to allow enterprise IT managers to extend security policies beyond branch to mobile users and connected devices Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
16 Apr 2020
Coronavirus shines spotlight on mobile connectivity
Mobile operators in Asia-Pacific are playing their part in the fight against Covid-19, even as some of them are facing roadblocks in rolling out 5G networks Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
16 Apr 2020
Orange expands mesh Wi-Fi into Belgium, reinforces marine service capabilities
SoftAtHome’s mesh Wi-Fi now available for Orange Belgium customers while Orange ship begins undersea cabling survey work off coast of Sicily Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
16 Apr 2020
BT inks Ericsson 5G supply deal but delays schedule to replace Huawei kit
UK telco engages Swedish tech firm to deploy cloud-native dual-mode 5G core, but rows back on deadline to remove all Huawei technology from mobile core by end of year Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
15 Apr 2020
Managed services rev up revenues for SD-WAN in fourth quarter of 2019
Analyst Omdia highlights the steady transition in 2019 from hardware-based to software-defined networking and predicts good times despite Covid-19 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
15 Apr 2020
Samsung claims 4.3Gbps 5G speed breakthrough
Korean tech giant’s latest lab demonstration uses MU-MIMO technology to showcase 5G’s potentially vast capacity, new radio, NR, 28GHz access unit Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
15 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: Apple and Google unite for contact tracing technology
Silicon Valley giants announce collaboration to prevent the spread of Coronavirus Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
15 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: More than two-fifths of employees likely to continue remote working after pandemic
Research firm Gartner offers guide to managing remote workers during Covid-19 pandemic as new normal for work emerges Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
14 Apr 2020
WHO wades into UK fake 5G Covid-19 links row as regulator probes leading broadcaster
World Health Organization publishes myth-buster guide to Covid-19 as Ofcom investigates remarks made on leading ITV programme casting doubt on media proof of fake news Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
14 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: European network traffic curves flatten but security issues increase
Nokia research finds networks are taking the strain despite a huge increase in upstream traffic during the day from videoconferencing and downstream during weekends from video-on-demand Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Feature
14 Apr 2020
Australian firms soldier on amid Covid-19 outbreak
From the largest financial institutions to small companies, Aussie firms have been dialling up their use of technology tools to keep their businesses humming during the coronavirus pandemic Continue Reading
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News
14 Apr 2020
UK altnets increase full-fibre coverage by 50%
Independent network providers notch up notable year in 2019 as fibre access for all becomes political hot potato Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
14 Apr 2020
Coronavirus puts brakes on 5G core deployments
Research firm identifies short- and long-term impacts that global pandemic will have on 5G core and edge networks Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Tip
13 Apr 2020
Evolution of cellular 5G backhaul architecture faces challenges
Backhaul has become trendy again and for good reason. 5G backhaul architecture means network architects will have to reconsider how their networks can handle 1 Gbps speeds. Continue Reading
By