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
13 Jul 2016
Panera transforms digital infrastructure with Cisco
At Cisco Live in Las Vegas, Blaine Hurst from café chain Panera explained how he transformed the company’s infrastructure based on Cisco and Apple devices Continue Reading
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News
08 Jul 2016
McLaren-Honda rebuilds network platform on NTT foundations
McLaren-Honda Formula 1 team embarks on three-year technology partnership with NTT Communications Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
08 Jul 2016
Anglian Water picks Arqiva to run smartmeter network
Network supplier Arqiva is to build a fixed network in Newmarket to showcase a trial smartmeter project Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
06 Jul 2016
Openreach starts duct and pole sharing trials for broadband delivery
Openreach enlists five broadband services providers to take part in a trial of processes for sharing access to its duct and pole infrastructure Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Feature
05 Jul 2016
CW@50: The story of the internet, and how it changed the world
Computer Weekly’s journey through 50 years of innovation in technology continues with a look back at the history of the internet and the huge changes it has brought to society Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
30 Jun 2016
UK top for mobile broadband speed, says Akamai
Akamai’s latest State of the Internet report says the average mobile broadband user in the UK can expect to get a service speed close to 30Mbps Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
17 Jun 2016
Euro Championship network traffic spike highlights OTT boom
The BBC and EE both reported massive spikes in network traffic during the England versus Wales clash at Euro 2016 Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
15 Jun 2016
Openreach announces SME FTTP service roll-out
A number of cities are to receive a fibre-to-the-premises broadband service specifically designed for small to medium-sized enterprises Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
07 Jun 2016
Internet traffic to triple by 2020, says Cisco
The latest edition of Cisco’s Visual Networking Index predicts a near tripling of internet traffic during the coming years as more than a billion people come online Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
06 Jun 2016
Government reaches accord over ESN in National Parks England
The Home Office reaches an agreement with National Parks England over the provision of mobile coverage for the emergency services Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Feature
01 Jun 2016
My first IoT project: A guide for businesses
We’ve all had a good giggle about having our fridges hacked – but now it’s time to get real. What are the first steps enterprises should take when implementing their first internet of things project? Continue Reading
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News
01 Jun 2016
Gotthard Base Tunnel opens with 4G coverage throughout
Rail passengers travelling through the Gotthard Base Tunnel in Switzerland will be able to access 4G LTE connectivity throughout their journey Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Feature
24 May 2016
UK startups seek to lead the world in smart city technologies
Government trade mission to south-east Asia helps UK startups to target the region’s growing smart city projects Continue Reading
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Feature
23 May 2016
CW@50: How networking became the core of IT
Compared with the network, Computer Weekly is but a sprightly youngster. We take a look back not at just 50, but 200 years of British innovation in communications technology Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
18 May 2016
Queen’s Speech sets out plans for Digital Economy Bill
The Queen’s Speech announced plans to make the UK a world leader in the digital economy and reiterated a commitment to making fast broadband a legal right Continue Reading
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News
17 May 2016
Vodafone CEO hints at return to growth for mobile operator as full-year results drop
Mobile operator Vodafone shares details of its full-year financial results, while talking up the role cloud has to play in its ability to deliver low-cost services Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
12 May 2016
Software-defined storage the power behind Monash University microscopes
Australian academic institute uses the technology to help it deal with huge – and still growing – storage demands Continue Reading
By- Bill Bennett
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News
11 May 2016
Ebay sellers demand better broadband and mobile
A study of SME sellers conducted by eBay in the UK finds that many feel held back by poor broadband and mobile coverage Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
11 May 2016
European Commission blocks Three’s takeover of O2
The European Commission has blocked the proposed takeover of UK mobile network O2 by competitor Three Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
10 May 2016
Safer cycling project wins BT smart city contest
Northern Irish startup See.Sense scoops £15,000 prize in BT smart city contest after developing a connected bike light Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
10 May 2016
Tel Aviv: A smart city where community engagement is the measure of success
Israel’s capital is using the latest technologies as a way of placing the needs of local citizens at the heart of regional government Continue Reading
By- Walé Azeez
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News
09 May 2016
EE expands 4G roll-out with satellite backhaul
EE signs communications provider Avanti to use satellite capacity for mobile backhaul on its 4G network at a number of sites in the UK Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
05 May 2016
BT pledges to pass two million homes with FTTP by 2020
Telecoms giant ramps up rhetoric around ultrafast broadband following Ofcom’s criticism in its recent market review Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
25 Apr 2016
EE to onshore all customer service calls
Mobile operator EE attempts to improve customer services by bringing call handling onshore Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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E-Zine
20 Apr 2016
CW Middle East – April to June 2016
The Middle East is undergoing great socio-political and economic change. While the economics of falling oil prices is driving business diversification in the region, the opening up of the Iranian economy looks set to boost demand. The IT industry is set to play a key role in the region's social and economic future. Continue Reading
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News
20 Apr 2016
Free Wi-Fi to be implemented across the NHS by 2019
By March 2018, all secondary care providers will offer free Wi-Fi to patients, with primary care following on in March 2019 Continue Reading
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News
15 Apr 2016
BBC turns micro:bit computers into IoT devices
The BBC and Nominet demonstrate a new use case for the micro:bit computer and hope to turn Britain’s schoolchildren into internet of things pioneers Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
11 Apr 2016
Hyperoptic launches FTTP services in Brighton
Hyperoptic rolls out its fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP) broadband service to housing developments in Brighton Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
06 Apr 2016
SSE Enterprise Telecoms connects customers over CityFibre network
SSE Enterprise Telecoms becomes the first customer on CityFibre’s recently acquired long-haul national fibre network Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
05 Apr 2016
Highways England to test driverless cars on UK motorways
Agency sets out strategy for connected vehicles and promises to test fully-autonomous cars on motorway network in 2017 Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Photo Story
05 Apr 2016
Broadband at 30,000 feet: on board with Gogo's 2Ku
Computer Weekly joined in-flight broadband provider Gogo on board their flying laboratory 30,000 feet above southern England to test out their speed claims Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
05 Apr 2016
'Citizens will be stripped naked' by Turkey’s data law
Turkey's data protection law, introduced in March 2016, will make Turkey a near total surveillance state, yet the EU, apparently more concerned about securing Turkey's help in controlling immigration, is turning a blind eye Continue Reading
By- Craig Shaw & Zeynep Sentek
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News
04 Apr 2016
UK campaign launched against location data security risks
UK consumers are unwittingly signing up to be location tracked and this data is being used and sold on for commercial benefit, warns privacy campaign Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
30 Mar 2016
New Chelmsford housing estate has FTTP built in
Developers Countryside and L&Q deploy full fibre broadband services on their Beaulieu residential development in Chelmsford, Essex Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
22 Mar 2016
Akamai report raises questions over UK broadband stats
Akamai’s latest 'State of the internet' report claims UK average broadband speeds may not be rising as fast as hoped or claimed Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Feature
22 Mar 2016
CW@50: From Captain Kirk to 5G – 50 years of mobile
As Computer Weekly prepares to celebrate the 50th anniversary of our first edition in 1966, we look back at 50 years of British innovation and development in mobile networking Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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E-Zine
22 Mar 2016
How cloud keeps train passengers informed in a storm
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we find out how UK National Rail Enquiries looked to cloud technology after its popular travel information service was overwhelmed by bad weather. We analyse telecoms regulator Ofcom’s review of the broadband market and examine the future for BT’s Openreach division. And top CIOs share their tips on how best to use internal staff and external partners to bridge the skills gap. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
21 Mar 2016
Southend Council to connect key sites with dark fibre network
Southend-on-Sea Borough Council selects CityFibre to supply a 50km dark fibre network across 120 public sector sites in the town Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
10 Mar 2016
Startup trials autonomous delivery robots in Greenwich
Estonian robotics startup Starship Technologies secures permission to trial self-driving delivery robots in Greenwich, south-east London Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
08 Mar 2016
Virgin supplies Ethernet connectivity to Met Office supercomputer
The Met Office has awarded the contract to provide Ethernet connectivity for its next-generation supercomputer to Virgin Media Business Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
08 Mar 2016
Broadband will reach 40% of Vietnam households by 2020, claims government
The Vietnamese government announces plans to increase access to broadband networks for its citizens, proposing a figure of 40% in four years Continue Reading
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01 Mar 2016
Protecting the UK from cyber attacks
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we talk to the National Crime Agency’s top cyber cop, Sarah Goodall, about how the police are tackling IT security threats against the country through global collaborations. We ask CIOs for their tips on building an IT strategy for the digital age. And we review the big six storage suppliers’ plans for all-flash arrays. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
25 Feb 2016
Openreach reformed, but remains part of BT as Ofcom aims to open up fibre broadband market
Telecoms regulator Ofcom wants to stimulate building of fibre broadband direct to homes and premises, but will not split up BT - yet Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
24 Feb 2016
Mapping technology turning Depok in Indonesia into smart city
Depok in Indonesia is using mapping technology to support its smart city ambitions Continue Reading
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E-Zine
23 Feb 2016
Surviving broadband failure
In this week’s Computer Weekly, after the recent BT broadband outage, we examine the options to keep your communications in place in the event of a failure, to ensure business continuity. We look at the prospects for the OpenStack open source cloud platform in the enterprise. And we see how Ireland is making progress on delivering a digital health service. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
17 Feb 2016
Middle East telecoms operators face up to IoT smart city challenges
As smart city initiatives spring up in the Middle East, telecoms operators contend with the strain of the internet of things (IoT) on networks Continue Reading
By- Tom Paye
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News
17 Feb 2016
New optical receiver technology could slash the cost of FTTP
A team of researchers at University College London has developed a new design of optical receiver that they claim could dramatically reduce the costs of deploying FTTP broadband Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
16 Feb 2016
Vodafone and Liberty Global to merge in Netherlands
Vodafone and Liberty Global confirm that they are to merge their Dutch businesses Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
15 Feb 2016
Telstra is transforming Australian IT infrastructure
Telco is transforming its IT operation to make better use of the cloud, data and application programming interfaces Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
15 Feb 2016
Three home broadband service targets students and renters
Mobile network operator Three offers customers in Northern Ireland the chance to trial a mobile home broadband service as an alternative to fixed operators Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
11 Feb 2016
CIOs must start planning for 5G today, says 451 Research
A report from analysts at 451 Research urges businesses to start preparing their technology for 5G mobile networks ahead of deployment Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
11 Feb 2016
TechUK calls on government to take reports on spy laws seriously
Government must address the fundamental concerns raised by expert witnesses, MPs and Lords about the draft Investigatory Powers Bill, says TechUK Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
10 Feb 2016
Smart cities pointless without universal superfast broadband
Smart city deployments will not get very far, or realise effective socioeconomic benefits, if more attention is not paid to the underlying infrastructure Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
09 Feb 2016
Flexible working good for profit, productivity and reputation, says Vodafone
A report conducted for mobile operator Vodafone indicates the scale of acceptance of flexible and mobile working practices Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
01 Feb 2016
Malaysia builds smart traffic system in its Silicon Valley equivalent
Malaysia is testing out a traffic management system in the town of Cyberjaya, which is a test bed for smart city innovation Continue Reading
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News
26 Jan 2016
Could Sweden become the first cashless society?
Sweden is fast becoming a country where cash is on the periphery of payments, and some think it might be the first to become cashless Continue Reading
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News
15 Jan 2016
BT and EE to merge in weeks after deal gets final approval
Acquisition of mobile network operator is expected to conclude at the end of January after Competition and Markets Authority gives go-ahead Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
13 Jan 2016
Valve deploys 100Gbps ports to support Steam gaming growth
Gaming firm Valve upgrades its network infrastructure with Level 3 to support the growth of its social entertainment and gaming platform Steam Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
11 Jan 2016
BT picks insider Clive Selley to run Openreach
BT has announced CIO Clive Selley will take charge of the organisation's Openreach infrastructure division Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
11 Jan 2016
Closer co-operation in Asean with ICT masterplan
Asean countries will work more closely together on the region’s latest plan for increasing the use and benefits of IT Continue Reading
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06 Jan 2016
UK IoT research hub opens with support from academic world
A consortium of nine UK universities have come together to work alongside the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council on research into the internet of things Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
31 Dec 2015
Top 10 internet of things stories of 2015
2015 was the year the internet of things began to move from theory to widespread practice, and the fledgling industry shook off the millstone of connected kitchen appliances Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
31 Dec 2015
Top 10 networking stories of 2015
A look back at Computer Weekly's most read networking news stories from 2015 Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
23 Dec 2015
Top 10 broadband stories of 2015
The BDUK roll-out continued to gain momentum in 2015, but that didn’t mean for one second that the controversy that has dogged the programme died down. Meanwhile, BT began touting a new type of technology, called G.fast Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
17 Dec 2015
Mobile tech saves more carbon than it emits, says Carbon Trust
Use of mobile technology in Europe and North America is saving more than 180 million tonnes of carbon emissions a year, according to the Carbon Trust Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
10 Dec 2015
EE and Motorola confirmed as ESN suppliers by Home Office
EE and Motorola have been formally selected to provide a resilient national 4G network for the UK’s ambulance, fire and police services Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
08 Dec 2015
G.fast technical trials connect 100 Swansea homes and businesses
BT has embarked on a technical trial of G.fast technology in Swansea Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
02 Dec 2015
UKtech50 2015 - The most influential people in UK IT
Computer Weekly has announced the sixth annual UKtech50 – our definitive list of the movers and shakers in the UK IT sector Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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News
02 Dec 2015
Interview: BT CEO Gavin Patterson
For BT CEO Gavin Patterson, the UKtech50 most influential person in UK IT 2015, the network is a vital tool to balance the demands of a global services business with the responsibility of being the national incumbent telecoms operator Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
16 Nov 2015
Openreach CEO Joe Garner to step down
Openreach CEO Joe Garner is returning to the financial services sector after two years at the helm Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
11 Nov 2015
Snoopers’ charter will force ISPs to raise broadband prices
The Science and Technology Select Committee hears that ISPs may be forced to put up their service charges to cover the cost of retaining communications data, should the Investigatory Powers Bill become law Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
03 Nov 2015
Business models still evolving as public Wi-Fi spend hits a high
A report from the Wireless Broadband Alliance reveals that most city CIOs have plans in place to significantly increase their investment in public Wi-Fi networking, but see challenges around their business models Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
28 Oct 2015
Ministry of Defence hoarding £38.5m worth of unused IPv4 addresses
A Freedom of Information request by network control specialist Infoblox has revealed that the MoD is hoarding millions of pounds worth of unused IPv4 addresses, while the UK government remains woefully unprepared for IPv6 Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
21 Oct 2015
Consumer take-up of Gigaclear fibre broadband exceeds BDUK rates
Ultrafast altnet Gigaclear marks a major milestone in its network roll-out and claims a higher take-up rate for its FTTP product than BT is seeing on the Openreach FTTC network Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
20 Oct 2015
CityFibre fills broadband connection voucher gap
CityFibre offers businesses free connections to replace government’s connection voucher scheme Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
20 Oct 2015
The problem of smart cities and connectivity in the UK
Only once leaders develop a framework for local economic and societal development can the “smart city” buzz can evolve into “intelligent communities” Continue Reading
By- David Brunnen, Groupe Intellex
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News
19 Oct 2015
FTTP roll-out almost justifiable in economic terms, say analysts
The operational savings of deploying FTTP broadband are soon to overtake the capex costs associated with deployment, says Point Topic Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
15 Oct 2015
Ofcom regulates Amazon Instant Video
Broadcast watchdog Ofcom will regulate video-on-demand (VOD) services – such as Amazon Instant Video – although rules for VOD content differ from broadcast Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
08 Oct 2015
Vodafone tells Ofcom: Time to break up BT
Mobile network operator Vodafone lends its voice to the growing clamour arguing for full structural and functional separation of Openreach from BT Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
07 Oct 2015
Internet of things is next step along Infiniti Red Bull’s F1 journey
Formula 1 team Infiniti Red Bull Racing is beginning to explore the potential of the IoT as it makes ongoing improvements to its networking infrastructure with support from AT&T Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Feature
01 Oct 2015
Risky and untested: What went wrong with the ESN procurement?
In his first major interview since walking away from the Emergency Services Network procurement, Airwave COO John Lewis reveals why his company could take no further part in the process, and discusses the future of emergency services communications Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Feature
01 Oct 2015
How technology is helping deliver aid to Syrian refugees in the Middle East
The Syrian refugee crisis has engulfed the Middle East, but technology is proving to be an essential tool to help aid organisations support displaced people Continue Reading
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30 Sep 2015
Vodafone challenges for best network performance in London
RootMetrics report reveals a comprehensive analysis of mobile network quality in central London, with EE and Vodafone the top performers Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
23 Sep 2015
BT platforms streamline UCC deployments for Microsoft and Cisco users
BT introduces new cloud unified comms and collaboration clouds to support Microsoft and Cisco environments Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
22 Sep 2015
Telcos could help drive cloud services into SMEs, says report
A study commissioned by cloud services marketplaces provider BCSG says telcos are a natural route to market for SME cloud services Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
21 Sep 2015
MPs launch inquiry into the UK's digital economy
Business, Innovation and Skills Committee investigation will examine the challenges facing digital industries Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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News
21 Sep 2015
Gigabit network is more than a fringe benefit for city of Edinburgh
As CityFibre begins a 150km fibre dig in Edinburgh, local businesses and the city council outline their objectives and plans for ultrafast broadband Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
16 Sep 2015
Consumers to get connection vouchers for satellite broadband
DCMS looks set to offer connection vouchers to help consumers access satellite broadband in remote parts of the UK Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
08 Sep 2015
German villages to take the lead in €2.7bn superfast broadband programme
The German government is aiming for universal 50Mbps broadband coverage by 2018 through a major community-led programme Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
07 Sep 2015
Myanmar internet gets boost with content delivery network
Myanmar internet users will start benefiting from changes in the law that encourages foreign direct investment in communications infrastructures Continue Reading
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27 Aug 2015
Kellogg Brown and Root wins ESN Delivery Partner contract
Kellogg Brown and Root has won the contract to supply Lot 1 of the Emergency Services Mobile Communications Programme Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
20 Aug 2015
Altnet association calls for share of BDUK clawback cash
Broadband trade association Inca calls for BT’s BDUK broadband claw-back money to be opened up to altnet suppliers Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
20 Aug 2015
Broadband Stakeholder Group to review UK net neutrality policy
The Broadband Stakeholder Group commissions an independent review into the UK’s industry-led approach to net neutrality and the open internet Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
19 Aug 2015
O2’s self-optimising network will learn from customers
O2 upgrades its mobile network with features that learn from customer behaviour to optimise network coverage and performance Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
16 Aug 2015
Mobile phone users at risk as hackers bug and track victims
An investigation by Australian TV show 60 Minutes demonstrates how hackers based thousands of miles away in Germany were able to record the calls of an Australian senator and track his movements Continue Reading
By- Ross Coulthart, 60 Minutes Australia
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News
30 Jul 2015
BT Group's first-quarter results buoyed by superfast broadband and mobile demand
BT Group's first-quarter results highlight successes in superfast broadband and mobile divisions, but analyst warns of challenging times to come Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
22 Jul 2015
Mobile operators must adapt data plans to address video boom
Over 52 million terabytes of data traffic will transit worldwide mobile networks this year alone, up by more than 50% on 2014, according to statistics from Gartner Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
21 Jul 2015
Software audits cut government IT bill by £85m in 2014/15
Annual accounts for the government purchasing agency show at least £220m in technology related savings Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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News
20 Jul 2015
Openreach CEO defends current operating model
Openreach CEO Joe Garner says that separating the organisation from BT would make no sense in light of improvements to its service Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
15 Jul 2015
Huawei to implement 4.5G network for Shanghai Disney
Huawei signs world’s first 4.5G network co-operation agreement to implement a smart city network at the Shanghai Disney resort Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor