Internet infrastructure
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News
05 Feb 2025
StarHub upgrades fibre broadband network to deliver 10Gbps services
First deployment of StarHub’s 10Gbps XGS-PON technology across city-state to offer enhanced services as part of Digital Connectivity Blueprint to improve citizen well-being via next-generation digital infrastructure Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
03 Feb 2025
Hard-to-reach UK locations achieve broadband milestones
Ultrafast broadband goes live on Hebridean islands, with network ready for first residents to order full-fibre, while UK altnet outlines initial progress in £5bn deployment scheme Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
30 Jan 2025
Neos Networks leads £1.2m UK Midlands broadband project
Leading UK business-dedicated network appointed by council to lead D2N2 Gigahubs initiative aimed at bringing gigabit broadband to rural communities in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
30 Jan 2025
Global fixed broadband subscriptions pass 1.5 billion
Research firm points to milestone in wired connectivity arena, with over five hundred million fixed line subscriptions added over the past six years Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Feature
28 Jan 2025
EU law could usher in transformative change to digital ecosystems
The EU’s Digital Fairness Act aims to end exploitative practices online and enhance consumer protection, but civil society groups say it must address the power and information asymmetries between users and tech firms Continue Reading
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News
27 Jan 2025
FullFibre, Zzoomm merge to gain scale in UK altnet broadband
UK independent broadband providers merge to form one of the UK’s largest altnets, with 600,000 properties ready for service Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
24 Jan 2025
Fibre broadband network reaches half of Scotland
UK’s leading broadband provider says research shows gigabit digital upgrade could generate £4bn for Scottish economy and help to reverse depopulation Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
24 Jan 2025
IOWN sets focus on go-to-market, proof of concept optical in 2025
Next-gen networking project reveals focus for 2025, including early adoption use cases, go-to-market activities and wider industry collaboration Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
24 Jan 2025
High Court: Sky Betting ‘parasitic’ in targeting problem gambler
UK High Court rules that Sky Betting acted unlawfully after breaching a customer’s data protection rights when it obtained his personal data through cookies and used it to profile him for the purposes of direct marketing, despite his ‘impaired’ ability to provide meaningful consent Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
22 Jan 2025
E&, DE-CIX create Middle East SmartHub internet exchange
Middle East telco partners with internet exchange operator to boost regional datacentre connectivity, with Fujairah hosting largest submarine cable landing station and new locations for Dubai Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
22 Jan 2025
Telxius enhances global Ethernet service with next-gen optics
Global connectivity provider deploys advanced optical pluggables to power the Carrier Ethernet service upgrade, allowing businesses to scale bandwidth between 50Mbps and 100Gbps-plus Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
21 Jan 2025
DriveNets, Fujitsu, UfiSpace join forces to support optical net development
Consortium of optical technology providers come together to accelerate open network roll-outs and support NTT-driven next-generation optical network infrastructure programme, testing and certification of multiple products Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
21 Jan 2025
Telstra International unveils network of the future vision
Progress revealed in creating next-gen infrastructure including simplification of architecture, cloudifying infrastructure layer, implementing autonomous operation and removal of legacy platforms Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
21 Jan 2025
Openreach nears million mark in copper stop sell scheme
UK’s largest telco reveals extent of progress in network transformation programme to make full-fibre network available to more than 14 million homes and businesses by the end of 2027 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
20 Jan 2025
UK’s altnets further fibre roll-out
UK’s leading and second-leading alternative broadband providers report strong end of year for fibre network deployment Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
17 Jan 2025
LightSpeed, Neos expand connectivity across Midlands, East of England
Critical network infrastructure firm teams with high-speed broadband provider to bolster FTTH and wholesale services Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
17 Jan 2025
TenneT deploys optical network offshore in North Sea to boost output
Leading European offshore transmission systems operator deploys critical optical networking technology for eight new 2-gigawatt platforms in the Dutch North Sea to deliver green energy to land Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
16 Jan 2025
Nexfibre calls for regulatory action on Openreach’s broadband overreach
UK fibre provider publishes report urging regulatory consistency for broadband industry, including maintaining restrictions on market leader to avoid ‘harming investment, innovation and the progress’ of full-fibre roll-out Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
14 Jan 2025
NBN boost: A$3bn to upgrade internet speeds for millions
The Australian government is investing A$3bn to upgrade Australia’s fibre-to-the-node network, bringing faster internet speeds to hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
14 Jan 2025
Connectivity second only to location in property-leasing decisions
Study from neutral host providers discovers how Wi-Fi and cellular connectivity have overtaken traditional priorities such as price and amenities as top considerations for businesses choosing commercial properties Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
14 Jan 2025
CMA kicks off investigation into Google search engine dominance
The Competition and Markets Authority is using powers that came into force at the start of the year to assess Google’s reach Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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Opinion
14 Jan 2025
Labour's AI Action Plan - a gift to the far right
Critical computing expert Dan McQuillan argues that, on top of the clear social and environmental harms associated with the technology, Labour's vapid fixation on AI-led growth in lieu of real change will further enable the far right. Instead, he proposes an alternative strategy of 'decomputing'. Continue Reading
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News
13 Jan 2025
HPE opens shop for retail-ready networks
Security-first, AI-powered capabilities said to help retailers improve customer experience and operational efficiency, detecting negative impacts and transmitting remedies to improve the omnichannel experience Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
13 Jan 2025
CityFibre, nexfibre accelerate roll-out of UK gigabit project
VMO2 joint venture claims to reach key milestone in its mission of delivering full-fibre network to previously underserved UK areas faster than any other operator while UK’s largest independent provider kicks off work in East and West Sussex Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Blog Post
10 Jan 2025
Fear the technologists, not the technology? The rise of the tech baron
News in the international media lately seems strangely dominated by a new phenomenon – more stories are being written about technologists, than technologies. With the impending inauguration of ... Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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News
08 Jan 2025
AWS plants flag in Thailand with new cloud region
Amazon Web Services’ latest regional expansion brings its cloud services to Thailand, promising a $10bn boost to the nation's GDP and support for more than 11,000 jobs per year Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
08 Jan 2025
Nokia and stc conclude 1Tbps datacentre connectivity test
Global comms tech provider and telco reveal Middle East’s first ever terabit long-haul field trial of network to support growing demand for bandwidth-intensive applications such as AI, cloud services and next-generation digital innovations Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
07 Jan 2025
UK government accelerates gigabit broadband scheme for rural villages, towns
More than £289m in contracts signed to offer gigabit broadband access to hard-to-reach homes and businesses in remote UK locations including in the Dee Valley, Isle of Anglesey and Shropshire Hills Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Feature
02 Jan 2025
Digital twins drive efficiency across machines and infrastructure
Digital twins of machines, facilities and infrastructures will create a portfolio of virtual representations that, in time, will connect to allow city planners and engineers to plan and monitor urban environments from the smallest features to its entirety Continue Reading
By- Martin Schwirn, Computer Weekly
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News
24 Dec 2024
Top 10 police technology stories of 2024
Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 police technology stories of 2024 Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
20 Dec 2024
Project Gigabit lit up in South Wiltshire
First customer connected in Dorset by local and independent broadband provider under UK government’s £5bn infrastructure scheme Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
20 Dec 2024
Top 10 data and ethics stories of 2024
Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 data and ethics stories of 2024 Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
19 Dec 2024
Project Gigabit makes further gains in UK Midlands
Latest work in £5bn infrastructure scheme begins in Leicestershire and Warwickshire to connect rural areas to full-fibre broadband Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
18 Dec 2024
NTT claims world record for optical fibre transmission
Tech firm reveals results of what is said to be world’s first long-distance space division multiplexing transmission experiment Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
17 Dec 2024
Ofcom publishes Illegal Harms Codes of Practice
The codes of practice and guidance from Ofcom outline the steps online services providers can take to protect their users from illegal harms Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
17 Dec 2024
Digital Ethics Summit 2024: recognising AI’s socio-technical nature
At trade association TechUK’s eighth annual Digital Ethics Summit, public officials and industry figures and civil society groups met to discuss the ethical challenges associated with the proliferation of artificial intelligence tools globally and the direction of travel set for 2025 Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
17 Dec 2024
VMO2 claims UK overall broadband experience leadership
Biannual study looking at UK broadband connectivity experiences finds Virgin Media O2 grabbing five of the overall national experience awards outright Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
05 Dec 2024
UK government set to hit target for 85% gigabit broadband coverage in 2025
The latest figures for full-fibre broadband roll-out from telecoms watchdog Ofcom show 83% of the country now has access to gigabit connectivity – even if many households are yet to use it Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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News
04 Dec 2024
WBBA sets out roadmap for next-generation broadband
Global connectivity association warns of pressing need for investment, legislation and deployment plans to enable the migration towards all-fibre broadband networks for next-gen internet Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
04 Dec 2024
Neos Networks and CityFibre expand partnership to boost Ethernet availability
Enhanced collaboration increases access to leading independent network provider’s national high-capacity Ethernet solutions, looking to offer more competitive connectivity options for businesses across the UK Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
02 Dec 2024
UK broadband digital divide persists
Study reveals that despite acceleration in pace of full-fibre access throughout the UK, broadband digital divide still exists, especially in “less attractive” areas Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
27 Nov 2024
Fierce competition and consolidation causing FTTP altnets to struggle
Survey finds that with the accelerated fibre roll-out by UK broadband majors, UK’s individual suppliers face significant challenges Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
27 Nov 2024
Stage is set for legal battles over Big Tech dominance
Having lost its case to drop a £7bn collective claim, Google is facing increased legal scrutiny on a number of fronts over its business practices Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
26 Nov 2024
Iona enters digital age with full fibre
Businesses on historic holy Scottish island get connectivity prayers answered with full-fibre broadband being made available to premises Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
26 Nov 2024
Verizon reports 1.6 Tbps data transmission field trial
Optical technology provider reveals successful data transmission test using coherent service to move data at almost two terabits per second in live fibre network on a single-carrier wavelength Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
25 Nov 2024
More Google search woes
Summary judgment clears path for UK campaigner to pursue collective action against Google over search engine practices Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
22 Nov 2024
Broadband set for potential £66bn boost to UK economy
Research commissioned by UK’s leading broadband provider points to potential huge economic and social benefits to be gained from rolling out full-fibre connectivity Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
22 Nov 2024
Colt expands NaaS platform through Europe
Digital infrastructure company announces new locations served on network-as-a-service platform via dedicated fibre, complementing on-demand platform and extending high-bandwidth connectivity to more enterprises Continue Reading
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News
21 Nov 2024
US Department of Justice wants Alphabet to sell Chrome browser
The regulator is looking to put a stop to what it sees as the search engine giant’s anti-competitive practices Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
20 Nov 2024
Apple addresses two iPhone, Mac zero-days
Two zero-day vulnerabilities uncovered in Apple’s operating systems could have allowed for arbitrary code execution and cross-site scripting attacks Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
19 Nov 2024
Essential tech for optical data comms, sensing and AI hits headwinds
Paper on future of optical modulators and integrated photonics reveals research moving beyond traditional silicon platforms to thin-film LiNbO3 and III-V semiconductors for applications in artificial intelligence, quantum information processing and Lidar Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
19 Nov 2024
Alight looks to enhance Microsoft Teams Experience with Worklife
Human capital technology provider works with Microsoft expert on integration to simplify collaboration, boost awareness and enhance overall employee experience and wellbeing Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
18 Nov 2024
Fibre to drive Asia-Pacific fixed broadband
Research finds national broadband network projects will leave optical infrastructure as the virtual universal platform for fixed broadband services in key market until 2029 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
12 Nov 2024
Neos, Vorboss enhance enterprise fibre connectivity for London
Leading business connectivity provider strikes deal with fibre infrastructure firm to enhance connectivity options for enterprises in London Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
12 Nov 2024
Police cloud project raises data protection concerns despite legal reforms
Ongoing data protection issues with the use of hyperscale public cloud infrastructure by UK police could complicate the ambitions of nine forces to move their common records management system into the cloud Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
11 Nov 2024
Fibertime broadens fibre access across South Africa’s underserved communities
South African community broadband provider expands coverage to five cities and 14 townships using fibre service in bid to provide affordable broadband access to millions of low-income customers, many connecting for the very first time Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Blog Post
07 Nov 2024
Trump has won - but he cannot defeat the inevitability of digital change
After Donald Trump’s first presidential election victory in 2016, I wrote about how the technology sector had contributed to and enabled the controversial reality TV star’s political ascent – you ... Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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News
07 Nov 2024
UK fibre providers struggle to meet rising demands
Research from field service management software provider warns of growing pressures as digital transformation becomes essential for altnets to stay competitive in cut-throat market Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
04 Nov 2024
CityFibre to sell Lit Fibre ISP business to co-founders
UK’s leading independent full-fibre provider sells service provision element of recent acquisition to focus on wholesale gigabit broadband strategy Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
04 Nov 2024
Financiers isolate Middle East over sanctions-evading paytech
Cross-border payment system loses support of association of global central banks Continue Reading
By- Mark Ballard
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News
01 Nov 2024
Amdocs unveils next-gen fibre offer
Expanded fibre offering designed to simplify end-to-end fibre lifecycle management and improvements in customer experience, including collaboration with IQGeo Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
30 Oct 2024
VMO2 Q3 revs slip back but fixed-line customer growth returns
UK operator posts third-quarter results claiming delivery on both volume and value in consumer fixed Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Opinion
30 Oct 2024
From pixels to planets - the UK gaming and space sectors show how to lead on future technologies
The UK has a track record of innovation and achievement in gaming and space technologies - what can the rest of the tech sector learn from these success stories? Continue Reading
By- Rory Daniels, TechUK
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News
29 Oct 2024
TP-Link UK, ASK4 unite to elevate multi-tenant building connectivity
Managed internet services provider announces strategic partnership with operational performance technology firm to use advanced switch technology to deliver enhanced connectivity across users in multi-tenant buildings Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
28 Oct 2024
Community Fibre secures additional £125m for London gigabit push
London-based 100% full-fibre broadband provider secures additional funding to bring total investment past billion-pound barrier to drive acquisition growth and achieve penetration targets Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
28 Oct 2024
Openreach preps to boost network automation, visibility and control
UK’s leading fixed broadband provider reveals work taking place to improve complete full-fibre estate’s capability with software defined network Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
17 Oct 2024
EXA Infrastructure extends global managed fibre network
Dedicated digital infrastructure platform provider expands its current reach, launching managed fibre network offering across 31 countries including key strategic Nordic territory Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Opinion
17 Oct 2024
Preparing for disruptions to enterprise application ecosystems
From undersea cable sabotage to AI deepfakes and restrictive regulations, modern applications face a barrage of threats. Organisations must prioritise resilience by diversifying infrastructure, investing in cyber security, and embracing sustainable practices to ensure business continuity Continue Reading
By- Neha Ralhan
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News
11 Oct 2024
Nokia, Centranet trial brings 50G PON to rural Oklahoma tribal nation
US electrical cooperative claims first in demonstrating a 50Gbps fibre internet connection for a tribal nation, closing digital divide for rural and Indigenous communities Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
10 Oct 2024
Google slams US government’s proposal to split company up on anti-competitive grounds
The US Department of Justice has incurred the wrath of Google for suggesting a series of remedies, after the US court ruled back in August that Google had an illegal monopoly over internet search market Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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Definition
07 Oct 2024
Starlink
Starlink is a satellite internet constellation system that aims to deliver global internet coverage. Continue Reading
By- Kinza Yasar, Technical Writer
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News
02 Oct 2024
Amazon Mechanical Turk workers suspended without explanation
A likely glitch in Amazon Payments resulted in hundreds of Mechanical Turk workers being suspended from the platform without proper explanation or pay Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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Definition
02 Oct 2024
What is an ODM (original design manufacturer)?
An ODM (original design manufacturer) is a company that takes the original specifications of another company or individual and builds the design to the product specifications. Continue Reading
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News
01 Oct 2024
CityFibre extends Project Gigabit, Sky Broadband eases full-fibre switching
UK gigabit providers continue to drive gigabit, with leading independent provider adding to national £5bn broadband scheme while major provider launches dedicated 24/7 switching support service Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
01 Oct 2024
BT readies customers for Global Fabric infrastructure
Telco announces live testing of AI-ready network-as-a-service platform with global points of presence now installed in over 45 of the world’s major cloud datacentres Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
01 Oct 2024
EXA Infrastructure, Macarne partner for network growth into Europe
Dedicated digital infrastructure platform provider connecting Europe and North America announces partnership with advanced infrastructure solutions and IP Transit specialist for six transatlantic routes and 155,000km Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
27 Sep 2024
Project Gigabit extends into Yorkshire
Latest stage of UK government’s £5bn gigabit broadband delivery programme sees advanced connectivity made availed to hitherto unserved rural communities in north of England Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
26 Sep 2024
Comms giants unite to deliver more energy-efficient fibre networks
Broadband Forum-led project including BT Group, Orange, Calix, Futurewei, Huawei and Nokia seeks to lower energy consumption when accessing the internet through more energy-efficient networks Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
20 Sep 2024
HPE sharpens edge computing with ProLiant DL145 Gen11 server
Server engineered for diverse edge locations is said to ensure high performance for environments that generate demanding workloads such as in stores, clinics, banks and factory lines Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Feature
19 Sep 2024
The flex to frontline hybrid working
Hybrid working is a reality for businesses everywhere. Research shows that just under two-thirds of employers offer frontline workers some form of time-based flexibility, yet many workers in this category feel less valued than desk-based colleagues Continue Reading
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News
18 Sep 2024
European FTTP adoption rates and market value track upward
Research finds continued large range in degree of fibre connectivity adoption in leading European economies but finds optimism in growing average adoption rates and fibre broadband revenue models Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
17 Sep 2024
CoreWeave taps Nokia to power AI networking backbone
AI hyperscaler to deploy IP routing and optical transport portfolios as part of backbone build-out, with immediate roll-out across its datacentres in US and Europe Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
03 Sep 2024
Arelion claims optical transmission first
Optical transmission services and technology providers announce the successful completion of project leading to the world’s first 1.6 terabits-per-second wavelengths data transmission in a live network field trial Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
02 Sep 2024
Grüner Veltliner winegrowers gain ultra-fast fibre connectivity
Wine-growing regions of Lower Austria connected with 800km of fibre internet enabling 10 gigabit connectivity for residents in rural region, less than a year into project deployment Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
02 Sep 2024
Ogi secures £45m funding to support next stages of fibre growth
Leading Welsh altnet secures major financial package to support next stages of growth in gigabit network spanning domestic territory and the South Wales trunk road into England Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
29 Aug 2024
Swansea Bay City Deal to build a dedicated dark fibre network
Partnership between Virgin Media O2 Business and South Wales infrastructure project to build dark fibre infrastructure will help connect public sector sites with significantly improved capacity and speed Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
29 Aug 2024
Community Fibre, Virgin Media mark full-fibre milestones
Leading London-based altnet reveals strong customer growth over the past 12 months with 300,000 customers switching to 100% full-fibre broadband across the capital Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
22 Aug 2024
New Qilin tactics a ‘bonus multiplier’ for ransomware chaos
Sophos X-Ops caught the Qilin ransomware gang stealing credentials stored by victims' employees in Google Chrome, heralding further cyber attacks and breaches down the line. Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
22 Aug 2024
Illwerke vkw to deploy business optical transport solution across Austria
Austrian energy service provider evolving existing network to meet rapidly growing capacity demand and offer 10G, 25G and 100G mobile backhaul and fronthaul services Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
21 Aug 2024
NTT advances all-photonic infrastructure with optical network digital twins
Comms and IT giant claims major step towards the realisation of full optical network digital twins, with successful end-to-end measurement of signal power across optical fibre transmission lines Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
21 Aug 2024
Sky to offer broadband services over CityFibre full-fibre network
UK’s largest independent broadband provider gains major coup with leading ISP to run gigabit services on full-fibre infrastructure that aims to reach eight million premises in coming years Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
19 Aug 2024
Government furthers calls to prevent ‘unnecessary’ telegraph pole installation
UK administration continues battle to stop what is regarded as unnecessary infrastructure to address need to hit gigabit connectivity commitments Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
19 Aug 2024
Wessex Internet furthers reach through Project Gigabit
As broadband roll-out speeds up across the country, west of England altnet goes live with gigabit connectivity in underserved communities, teaming up with arts education charity to offer ultrafast connectivity Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
16 Aug 2024
Openreach unveils symmetric ultrafast FTTP broadband offer
UK’s leading broadband provider looks to push capabilities of its network to diversify portfolio further, and offer comms providers and users a broader choice of competitive fibre-based products Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Opinion
15 Aug 2024
Google's cookie conundrum: What comes next?
Google's revised approach to third-party cookies shouldn't come as a surprise, and may also be welcome Continue Reading
By- Christian Ward
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News
14 Aug 2024
Major players ‘less than impressive’ as altnets rise in UK broadband
A range of surveys identify independent sector as the driving force in UK’s growing gigabit broadband industry and caution of slowdown in subscribers by major providers Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
13 Aug 2024
BT Group sees share spike as Bharti buys out Altice holding
Just a few months after Mexican business magnate takes 3.2% stake in UK’s leading telco, Indian multinational conglomerate to buy 24.5% holding in a deal valued at £3.2bn Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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E-Zine
13 Aug 2024
Designed to deceive – reviewing the Post Office scandal inquiry
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we review the marathon latest phase of the Post Office scandal inquiry, as ministers, civil servants, executives and lawyers were shamed. We look at IOWN – a candidate for the next generation of networking technology. And we examine best practice in software asset management. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
13 Aug 2024
Openreach to light up 312,000 rural UK premises in Project Gigabit next phase
UK’s leading broadband provider engaged in latest step of £5bn gigabit access programme to improve broadband for more than 300,000 homes and business across UK Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Feature
12 Aug 2024
AI interview: Thomas Dekeyser, researcher and film director
On the politics of ‘techno-refusal’, and the lessons that can be learned from a clandestine group of French IT workers who spent the early 1980s sabotaging technological infrastructure Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
08 Aug 2024
Le Royal Monceau enhances Wi-Fi to complete Olympic standard connectivity
In time for the Olympics, historic 5-star Parisian hotel successfully upgrades Wi-Fi network facilitating uninterrupted access to connectivity benefits to guests checking in for the Summer Games Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
06 Aug 2024
Court document reveals Google’s strategy to dodge Department of Justice
Google got away with various practices to avoid scrutiny from regulators, but has been found guilty of acting in an anti-competitive way in the US Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor