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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										  Vodafone goes for Dell in major Open RAN network modernisationEuropean operator selects global IT giant to power regional strategic five-year RAN infrastructure programme to improve connectivity across Europe Continue Reading By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
 
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										  Nvidia, Nokia ‘pioneer’ AI platform for 6G commsGlobal comms tech provider and AI leader establish a strategic partnership to enable accelerated development and deployment of next generation AI native mobile networks and AI networking infrastructure Continue Reading By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
 
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                News
                17 Sep 2019
                  Rural connectivity struggling to keep up with demandThe digital divide between urban and rural areas of the UK is continuing, with broadband and mobile network roll-outs struggling to keep pace with demand Continue Reading By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                News
                17 Sep 2019
                  Full-fibre within reach of 2.5 million homes and businessesAccess to full-fibre broadband is approaching 10% of properties in the UK Continue Reading By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                News
                17 Sep 2019
                  Smart meter roll-out delayed to 2024The government has been forced to put the planned completion date for its Smart Meter Programme back from the end of next year to 2024 Continue Reading By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                News
                16 Sep 2019
                  Research explores economic benefits of full-fibre and 5G at local levelThe Broadband Stakeholders Group (BSG) has published research by Oxera to help local authorities understand the benefits of full-fibre and 5G Continue Reading By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton , Senior reporter
 
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                News
                12 Sep 2019
                  5G takes off at Gatwick AirportVodafone’s 5G network goes live in airport’s South Terminal Continue Reading By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
 
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                News
                10 Sep 2019
                  Nokia, NTT Docomo and Omron to test 5G at factory floorThree firms – Nokia, NTT Docomo and Omron – have banded together to test the feasibility of running a layout-free production line operated by 5G-connected robots and human technicians Continue Reading By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
 
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                Opinion
                10 Sep 2019
                  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 By- Julian David, TechUK
 
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                Blog Post
                29 Aug 2019
                  What has been will be again, what has been done will be done againThe other day, the government announced yet another consultation on the future of the UK's digital networking infrastructure, this time exploring the possibility of liberalising the planning laws ... Continue Reading By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                Feature
                28 Aug 2019
                  Gartner report provides reality check on the 5G hypeThe next generation of cellular technology, 5G, is nearing peak hype status, according to a Gartner report. But real, widespread adoption is still several years away. Continue Reading By- Luke O'Neill, Executive Editor
 
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                Feature
                28 Aug 2019
                  Building a 5G city: Bristol’s valuable lessons for the UK’s digital futureWest of England Combined Authority is taking part in DCMS’s 5G Testbeds and Trials programme, exploring applications for tourism and entertainment. We find out how it is applying its learnings to life in Bristol and Bath Continue Reading By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                Blog Post
                27 Aug 2019
                  Here’s to five years of the new NHS SpineLike any milestone birthday it’s a time for reflection, writes Andrew Meyer, director of NHS Digital's Digital Delivery Centre. Have you achieved what you wanted in the time passed, are there ... Continue Reading By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                News
                27 Aug 2019
                  Government to ease planning laws for mobile networksWestminster is seeking input on four key proposals to make it easier to build and operate 5G mobile networks Continue Reading By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                News
                22 Aug 2019
                  5G testbed brings Li-Fi broadband to OrkneyA number of homes on the remote island of Graemsay in the Orkneys are testing so-called Li-Fi technology as a broadband delivery mechanism Continue Reading By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                News
                20 Aug 2019
                  Sky launches first ultrafast broadband productsUltrafast full-fibre broadband products are 12 times faster than Sky’s previous fastest offering and will be immediately within reach of two million homes Continue Reading By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                News
                20 Aug 2019
                  Huawei to US: Ban violates free market principlesHuawei has hit back at the US government’s latest moves to restrict its activities Continue Reading By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                News
                20 Aug 2019
                  Myriota and Optus sign deal on IoT connectivityMyriota and Optus Business will leverage each other’s connectivity and network footprint to help Australia’s industries connect up internet of things sensors in remote areas Continue Reading By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
 
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                News
                19 Aug 2019
                  US extends temporary stay on Huawei banAmerican network operators given extra wiggle room to wean themselves off Huawei’s hardware Continue Reading By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                News
                18 Aug 2019
                  Three launches UK’s third 5G networkMobile operator Three has switched on its 5G service, but for now it will only be available as a home broadband service Continue Reading By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                Feature
                15 Aug 2019
                  Private 5G networks: Are they the right choice for you?The concept of dedicated private mobile networks for large enterprises is not a new one, but with the advent of ultrafast 5G networks, they are starting to attract more interest Continue Reading By
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                Feature
                13 Aug 2019
                  What 5G applications will transform your business?The UK’s mobile network operators have started work on their 5G roll-outs, but what applications are most likely to gain enterprise traction for the new standard? Continue Reading By
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                News
                13 Aug 2019
                  Vodafone switches on 5G in IrelandThe first 5G sites in Ireland have gone live in Cork, Dublin, Galway, Limerick and Waterford Continue Reading By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                News
                13 Aug 2019
                  RootMetrics ranks EE top on 4G service performance, qualityEE once again emerges as the top 4G network performer in RootMetrics’ latest semi-annual, UK-wide survey Continue Reading By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                News
                09 Aug 2019
                  Huawei mobile IoT OS ready to plug Android gapHuawei is positioning its microkernel-based, distributed HarmonyOS mobile operating system as a true competitor to both Android and iOS Continue Reading By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                Opinion
                08 Aug 2019
                  UK businesses deserve a 5G networked nationThe 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 By- Russ Shaw, Tech London Advocates and Global Tech Advocates
 
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                News
                08 Aug 2019
                  Openreach starts roll-out of dark fibre productOpenreach is soft-launching a wholesale dark fibre product in eastern England ahead of a wider national roll-out Continue Reading By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                Blog Post
                05 Aug 2019
                  Britain won't have 100% full-fibre by 2025. One horrible - if speculative - version of why notOn 24 July 2019, as jubilant Conservative party members emerged from Boris Johnson's victory speech in Westminster, one supporter was heard to remark Johnson had promised to "insert high-speed ... Continue Reading By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                News
                05 Aug 2019
                  Boris Johnson has 12 months to reform broadband policy, says industryBroadband sector advocates warn prime minister that the clock is ticking if he wants to be serious about achieving 100% full-fibre broadband coverage in six years Continue Reading By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                News
                02 Aug 2019
                  BT chief urges PM to act decisively on broadbandBT’s new chief executive Philip Jansen says he is ready to help meet Boris Johnson’s broadband roll-out goals, but warns the cost will be high Continue Reading By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                News
                31 Jul 2019
                  Scottish tax holiday tempts OpenreachOpenreach has announced 36 new locations in line for its expanding full-fibre broadband network build, with Scotland a particular focus after the announcement of additional rates relief Continue Reading By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                News
                31 Jul 2019
                  Police Scotland awards National Network contract to BTPolice Scotland is embarking on a £3.9m network project as part of its wider digital transformation strategy Continue Reading By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                News
                31 Jul 2019
                  5G mobile networks transformative for health and social care, says TechUKA new report produced by TechUK and the Liverpool 5G testbed shows how 5G can be used effectively in the NHS, and offers recommendations to government Continue Reading By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                News
                30 Jul 2019
                  Huawei ‘galvanised’ by Trump banHuawei has found itself caught in the crossfire of the US president’s trade war with China, but chairman Liang Hua says the firm is rising to the challenge Continue Reading By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                Opinion
                29 Jul 2019
                  Space – the new frontier in cyber security50 years after the Moon landings, our growing reliance on satellite communications presents a new target for malicious cyber attacks Continue Reading By- Elliot Rose
 
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                Blog Post
                29 Jul 2019
                  The restructuring of digital markets has begunChange is accelerating, making attempts to predict the future in order to regulate it ever more impractical - although that does not appear to stop some regulators from trying. Continue Reading By- Philip Virgo, Winsafe Ltd
 
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                News
                26 Jul 2019
                  New digital minister appointed as PM Johnson continues reshuffleFormer telecoms executive Nigel Adams takes over as minister for digital and sport, succeeding Margot James Continue Reading By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
 
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                News
                25 Jul 2019
                  Virgin Media pledges gigabit broadband without full-fibreCable TV operator is betting that improvements to the Docsis standard will enable it to offer gigabit broadband without full-fibre Continue Reading By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                News
                25 Jul 2019
                  Ofcom must do more to help operators invest in 5GTelefónica UK boss Mark Evans warns that Ofcom is prioritising action on behalf of consumers to the exclusion of enabling the telecoms and mobile industry to grow Continue Reading By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                News
                25 Jul 2019
                  O2 to launch 5G network in OctoberCustomers in 20 towns and cities around the UK will be able to access O2’s 5G network by Christmas 2019 Continue Reading By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                News
                25 Jul 2019
                  New ministerial appointments for tech policies in Boris Johnson CabinetThe new Prime Minister has brought in ministers in all the key government posts affecting digital and technology policy Continue Reading By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
 
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                News
                24 Jul 2019
                  BT picks Canonical Ubuntu to build 5G coreCanonical will help BT and EE deliver new services to end-users more quickly Continue Reading By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                News
                23 Jul 2019
                  Home Office hands EE additional £220m for ESNHome Office quietly announces a major extension to the ESN project, pumping over £200m of additional taxpayer money into its contract with EE Continue Reading By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                Opinion
                23 Jul 2019
                  Boosting the UK’s digital infrastructure so it is fit for the futureExtending full-fibre broadband and mobile network coverage are critical issues for a healthy UK economy – and a new prime minister must continue progress Continue Reading By- Jeremy Wright, DCMS
 
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                News
                23 Jul 2019
                  Plusnet most complained about broadband providerOfcom’s latest stats show a downward trend in consumer complaint volumes, but some are bucking the trend Continue Reading By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                News
                23 Jul 2019
                  Government delays final decision on HuaweiCulture secretary says he cannot yet make specific decisions about Huawei’s involvement in the UK’s telecoms and mobile networks due to a lack of clarity from the US, effectively green-lighting its use Continue Reading By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                News
                22 Jul 2019
                  Openreach to slash wholesale fibre prices from SeptemberWholesale price cuts of almost 40% will help Openreach’s CSP customers grow their full-fibre customer bases, and generate a better return on their investment Continue Reading By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                News
                22 Jul 2019
                  Ofcom brings in new protections for mobile usersNew rules around how mobile contracts are sold should give end-users a fairer deal Continue Reading By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                Blog Post
                20 Jul 2019
                  How long before the shareholders break up BT?The BT share price looks set to drift down to under a £pound. That would leave it unable to invest other than from cash flows and Government subsidies. It would also be unsaleable because of the ... Continue Reading By- Philip Virgo, Winsafe Ltd
 
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                News
                19 Jul 2019
                  CityFibre announces 14 more locations on its full-fibre networkFull-fibre broadband provider extends its network to more homes and businesses in latest roll-out Continue Reading By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
 
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                News
                19 Jul 2019
                  London Underground 4G plan will lead to wider fibre broadband backboneThe Jubilee Line will be first Tube service to offer 4G through tunnels, and the cabling to support the service will become part of a fibre hub for London homes and businesses Continue Reading By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
 
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                News
                18 Jul 2019
                  Digital minister Margot James quits after Brexit voteJames voted against the government in an attempt to stop the next Prime Minister from suspending Parliament to force through a no-deal Brexit Continue Reading By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
 
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                News
                17 Jul 2019
                  MPs slam Home Office over troubled Emergency Services Network programmeThe plan for a new communications network for police, fire and ambulance services is three years late and £3.1bn over budget, and Public Accounts Committee fears further delays Continue Reading By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
 
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                News
                15 Jul 2019
                  UK launches 5G security inquiryThe Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy is to probe the UK government’s approach to telecoms technology as a national security issue Continue Reading By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                News
                15 Jul 2019
                  No technical grounds to ban Huawei, DCMS toldScience and Technology Committee tells Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport that there are no technical grounds for it to exclude Huawei Continue Reading By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                News
                14 Jul 2019
                  Australia’s Myriota to connect up sensors in space missionsAustralian startup Myriota has inked a statement of intent with the Australian Space Agency to provide sensor connectivity for future lunar and planetary exploration missions Continue Reading By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
 
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                News
                12 Jul 2019
                  SD-WAN in play: How software-defined solves core business challengesFor foodservice business HMSHost International and chemical products firm Element Solutions, both customers of networking supplier Aryaka, software-defined wide area networking technology is proving its mettle when it comes to solving core business challenges. Find out how. Continue Reading By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                Feature
                11 Jul 2019
                  Securing your mobile estate – best practice for CIOsThe prevalence of mobile devices in every part of daily life is shaping how enterprises make choices about software and network infrastructure, but how do businesses go about securing these vast new endpoint estates? Continue Reading 
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                News
                10 Jul 2019
                  Brexit is paralysing action on broadband, warns CityFibrePromises made 12 months ago in the Future Telecoms Infrastructure Review are not coming to fruition quickly enough, and the Brexit crisis is to blame Continue Reading By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                Opinion
                09 Jul 2019
                  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 By- Michael Watson, Shulmans LLP
 
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                News
                08 Jul 2019
                  Buckinghamshire village pools broadband vouchers to fund full-fibre digThe village Lillingstone Lovell in Buckinghamshire is helping to fund an Openreach broadband network dig using vouchers pooled through the government’s Rural Gigabit Connectivity scheme Continue Reading By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                07 Jul 2019
                  There’s no free lunch in SD-WAN, says Tata CommunicationsSoftware-defined wide-area networks may help to lower connectivity costs and prioritise network traffic, but enterprises must still invest in bandwidth to reap the benefits of the technology Continue Reading By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
 
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                News
                04 Jul 2019
                  Over half a million homes now using full-fibre as access improvesOfcom’s latest Communications Market Report examines key trends in the UK’s broadband and mobile market, and finds that access to faster broadband is expanding rapidly across all delivery mechanisms Continue Reading By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                News
                03 Jul 2019
                  Vodafone switches on 5G mobile networkThe UK’s longest-standing mobile operator, Vodafone, has officially turned on its 5G mobile network at an event in London, and reintroduced unlimited data packages for users as it looks to shake up the market Continue Reading By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                News
                03 Jul 2019
                  BT and Openreach told to be more transparent over splitOfcom’s latest monitoring report on the changing relationship between BT and Openreach finds room for improvement, but is mostly positive Continue Reading By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                News
                01 Jul 2019
                  Ofcom to make switching mobile operators easierThe often fraught process of switching mobile network operators will become easier for end-users as new Ofcom regulations come into force Continue Reading By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                News
                28 Jun 2019
                  Ofcom gets go-ahead for new Openreach access modelFollowing referral to the European Commission, Ofcom is pressing ahead with a new regulatory model governing more open access to Openreach’s ducts, poles and dark fibre Continue Reading By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                Blog Post
                27 Jun 2019
                  Why are regulations still hindering connectivity?This is a guest blog post by Tom Dailey, chief international legal, policy and regulatory officer at Verizon The regulatory and policy landscape is a really important topic for all businesses given ... Continue Reading By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                News
                27 Jun 2019
                  Isles of Scilly among first UK locations to get 5GThe Isles of Scilly are to be included in Vodafone’s 5G network roll-out from day one, with the aim of supporting local community organisations Continue Reading By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                Blog Post
                27 Jun 2019
                  What Singapore consumers expect from 5GWhile enterprises are expected to be one of the early beneficiaries of 5G networks that promise low-latency connectivity for driverless vehicles and factory machinery, consumer use cases of the ... Continue Reading By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
 
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                News
                27 Jun 2019
                  Singapore aims to be global node for 5G innovationThe government will spend S$40m to develop 5G technology use cases in key sectors such as maritime and manufacturing with an eye on exporting Singapore's expertise to global markets Continue Reading By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
 
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                Podcast
                25 Jun 2019
                  Podcast: The Computer Weekly Downtime Upload – Episode 21In this week’s episode of the Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast, Brian McKenna, Clare McDonald and Caroline Donnelly are joined by Computer Weekly’s acting management editor, Angelica Mari, to talk about some of the past week’s biggest news stories Continue Reading By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
 
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                News
                25 Jun 2019
                  Sky invests £125,000 in female-led business ideasFive women have been awarded their share of £125,000 from Sky to pursue technology-led business ideas Continue Reading By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
 
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                News
                24 Jun 2019
                  New security challenges await 5G planners, say APAC expertsWith 5G technology expected to move more data and processing to the network edge, some experts have called for the need to address the security risks when planning 5G networks Continue Reading By
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                News
                24 Jun 2019
                  European and UK space agencies start CAV connectivity projectAcademia and telecoms operators partner to investigate 5G and satellite systems for connected and autonomous vehicles, with proofs of concept expected for 2020 Continue Reading 
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                News
                20 Jun 2019
                  How APAC CIOs are driving AI projectsIT leaders at a Computer Weekly roundtable say they are grappling with compute bottlenecks and explainable artificial intelligence even as chatbots and other AI projects are being rolled out in full swing Continue Reading By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
 
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                News
                19 Jun 2019
                  Telcos hail progress improvements in meeting UK full-fibre broadband deployment targetsSenior management from Openreach, TalkTalk and Three use Connected Britain keynote to share insights on how full-fibre broadband deployment is progressing across the country Continue Reading By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
 
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                News
                18 Jun 2019
                  Openreach trials will speed up broadband upgradeTests to focus on process of migrating households and businesses to fibre to the premise and voice over IP Continue Reading By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
 
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                News
                18 Jun 2019
                  5G will be a public utility, says IMDASingapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority is looking beyond access speeds in charting the deployment of 5G networks, which it has likened to a public utility Continue Reading By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
 
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                Video
                17 Jun 2019
                  Inside MyRepublic’s digital transformation journeyMyRepublic’s group CIO and chief operating officer talks up the company’s digital transformation journey and how it has overcome challenges that stood in its way Continue Reading By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
 
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                News
                16 Jun 2019
                  5G to drive hybrid cloud adoption in ANZ5G networks will move computing to the edge, driving adoption of hybrid cloud and hyper-converged infrastructure, says Nutanix’s ANZ chief Continue Reading 
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                News
                14 Jun 2019
                  How digital transformation underpins Three’s 5G ambitionsAt Three, the smallest of the UK’s four mobile network operators, a transformative attitude to underlying IT is helping the firm mount a serious challenge to its rivals when it comes to 5G roll-out Continue Reading By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                News
                12 Jun 2019
                  DCMS adds cash to 5G testbed fund and moves to ease planning lawsThe government is to invest £40m in new projects under its 5G Testbeds and Trials scheme, and will explore new ways to liberalise planning laws to support quicker 5G deployment Continue Reading By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                News
                11 Jun 2019
                  MP brands Huawei exec a ‘moral vacuum’ as operators demand 5G clarityHuawei chief security officer John Suffolk faces tough questions from parliament’s Science and Technology Select Committee over the firm’s links to the Chinese government Continue Reading By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                News
                09 Jun 2019
                  Three to launch 5G in AugustOperator claims its contiguous block of 5G-ready mobile spectrum will put it streets ahead of its rivals Continue Reading By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                News
                07 Jun 2019
                  Ofcom confirms broadband USO to be introduced in March 2020BT and Kcom will begin to provide broadband services under the government’s USO scheme from 20 March 2020 Continue Reading By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                News
                07 Jun 2019
                  Industrial sector increasingly tempted by idea of private 5GIndustrial companies and manufacturers plan to implement 5G mobile networks swiftly once they become widely available, and many are keen on the idea of investing in private licences Continue Reading By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                News
                06 Jun 2019
                  APAC to lead global IoT spendingAsia-Pacific is slated to become the top market for the internet of things as the region scales up the use of connected devices in key sectors such as manufacturing Continue Reading By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
 
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                News
                06 Jun 2019
                  Ofcom’s Sharon White to step down at ChristmasChief executive will leave her role at the telecoms regulator at the end of 2019 Continue Reading By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                Feature
                05 Jun 2019
                  The 5G future will spark an evolution of telecom networks, ISPsTelecom networks are evolving thanks to new technologies such as 5G. This evolution will affect various types of organizations, ISPs and available services. Continue Reading By- Michaela Goss, Senior Site Editor
 
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                Opinion
                05 Jun 2019
                  Does NHS Digital’s Internet First policy mean the end of HSCN?Last week, NHS Digital issued new policy guidance on internet usage that, at first glance, appeared to herald the end of HSCN – but is that really the case? Continue Reading By- Mike Thomas, Innopsis
 
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                News
                03 Jun 2019
                  Consumer comms providers sign Ofcom’s new fairness pledgeThe UK’s biggest communications service providers have signed up to a series of new commitments pledging to put fairness to customers at the heart of their business Continue Reading By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                News
                31 May 2019
                  New-build homes to get broadband quality certificationBroadband connectivity rating firm WiredScore is offering its full-fibre certifications to residential property developers and landlords for the first time Continue Reading By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                News
                31 May 2019
                  Slowing smart meter roll-out puts 2020 deadline at riskThe smart meter installation rate is slowing, and with 18 months until the December 2020 deadline, achieving the Smart Meter Programme’s aims now looks very unlikely Continue Reading By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                News
                30 May 2019
                  EE launches consumer 5G, but experts say no rush to upgradeEE launched the UK’s first official 5G network this week, but with limited availability and 4G networks improving all the time, industry watchers say there is no big impetus for users to upgrade yet Continue Reading By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                News
                30 May 2019
                  Red flags missed during ESN planning process, Home Office admitsThe PAC’s latest evidence-gathering session for its inquiry into the delayed and over-budget Emergency Services Network has laid bare a number of crucial errors made over the past few years, and found the Home Office missed a number of warning signs Continue Reading By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                News
                30 May 2019
                  4G networks reach near ubiquity in APACAlthough coverage of 4G services in Asia-Pacific, particularly in India, is almost ubiquitous, telcos in the region still have some catching-up to do Continue Reading By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
 
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                Blog Post
                29 May 2019
                  IT in the Tory Candidates' ManifestosI added a comment on Dominic Rabb's inclusion of degree apprenticeships in his call for Fairness and Choice to my recent blog on the IfA apprenticeship review. In his opening campaign letter Rory ... Continue Reading By- Philip Virgo, Winsafe Ltd
 
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                News
                28 May 2019
                  NHS Digital sets out Internet First policyNHS Digital is soliciting input to its Internet First policy, a set of standards and guidelines to help health and social care organisations make digital services accessible over the internet Continue Reading By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                News
                27 May 2019
                  StarHub taps OpenStack to run telco networkThe Singapore telco has deployed OpenStack and signed up for Red Hat’s training programme to equip its network engineers with technical expertise Continue Reading By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
 
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                News
                24 May 2019
                  Ofcom makes new proposals to liberalise access Openreach’s ducts and polesThe telecoms regulator is proposing new regulations on accessing Openreach’s infrastructure that it hopes will incentives others to roll out ultrafast networks quicker Continue Reading By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                News
                23 May 2019
                  Arm China seeks solutions to US export controls with HuaweiChip design firm in communication with Huawei-owned semiconductor firm HiSilicon following US move to halt exports of US technology to Chinese tech giant Continue Reading By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
 

 
		