Internet infrastructure
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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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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
27 Jan 2022
Microsoft uses Q2 2022 earnings to delve into metaverse
Company’s CEO sees a role for Microsoft that takes the metaverse beyond gaming and into the business sphere Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
27 Jan 2022
Bank account switching accelerates as consumers choose digital services
Surge in UK consumers changing current account providers is a sign that digital banking services are eating into the traditional sector Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
27 Jan 2022
City Fibre full-fibre network goes live in Thames Valley
UK’s largest independent network provider aims to bring much-awaited gigabit connectivity to Reading and Slough areas Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
26 Jan 2022
Appetite rising for network as a service
Study from edge-to-cloud networking provider reveals digital transformation in the post-pandemic era is drawing IT leaders towards network models that are more agile and adaptable Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
25 Jan 2022
UK altnets add fibre across Greater Manchester, Midlands and Southwest
Two UK independent broadband providers announce full-fibre network offers aimed at allowing businesses to reach potential through supporting both on-premise and hybrid modes of work Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
25 Jan 2022
Global broadband divide is closing but speed inequalities widen
Research finds need for greater investment in advanced, full-fibre broadband networks is essential to closing a digital divide among global broadband users Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
24 Jan 2022
Shanghai rated world’s number-one smart city for 2022
What is described as a world-leading citizen data platform propels China’s technical heart as the leading connected conurbation Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
24 Jan 2022
MPs say Online Safety Bill fails to tackle full range of harms
A DCMS select committee has warned that the Online Safety Bill should be expanded to cover more types of harmful content, such as child abuse material designed to circumvent content removal Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
20 Jan 2022
Advantages of traditional banks are weakening amid digital challenge, says FCA
Weakening of the advantages enjoyed by traditional banks over the years is “driven by digital innovation and changing consumer behaviour”, says regulator Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
20 Jan 2022
UK parliamentary committee casts doubt on government’s gigabit connectivity targets
UK parliamentary committee pours scorn on Department of Culture, Media and Sport’s confidence in meeting targets for gigabit connectivity Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
19 Jan 2022
Content removal will not stop misinformation, says Royal Society
Censorship of scientific misinformation online could exacerbate feelings of distrust, so government should look at information literacy and funding fact checkers instead, says report Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
19 Jan 2022
Arizona State University taps Verizon for 5G Innovation Hub
Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband and mobile edge compute services enable researchers to develop and test real-world solutions to enhance immersive education, remote learning, virtual reality and data analytics Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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E-Zine
18 Jan 2022
The race to quantum computing
In this week’s Computer Weekly, researchers are racing to create the first commercially useful quantum computer – we look at one of the European candidates. Cyber security is one of the greatest risks facing the global economy, warns the World Economic Forum. And we examine the role of employee experience in hybrid working. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
18 Jan 2022
Jisc selects Neos Networks for gigabit fibre network serving north-west England
Business connectivity provider strikes partnership to connect major universities and research centres in Liverpool and Manchester to gigabit-capable fibre network offering up to 100Gbps connections and 10-fold increases Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
17 Jan 2022
CityFibre extends full-fibre in Aberdeen
Granite City sees rock-solid gigabit connectivity in £19m expansion of full-fibre network to homes and businesses in the Aberdeen area Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
17 Jan 2022
International Space Station gets connected on SpaceDataHighway
SpaceDataHighway deploys space laser communications to increase the operational flexibility of ISS, allowing more astronauts, scientists and researchers to benefit from a direct link with Europe Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
17 Jan 2022
Connexin switches on full-fibre broadband network in Hull
So-called ‘disruptive’ communications company specialising in building and operating smart city infrastructure connects first customer to full-fibre network in East Yorkshire Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
14 Jan 2022
Full-fibre investment helps tackle digital exclusion in Greater Manchester
Study from cable operator and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority reveals the massive significance that digital investment is making for local people, helping to assist those at risk of digital exclusion, create local jobs and tackle homelessness Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
14 Jan 2022
Hispasat expands North America strategic collaboration, bolsters Brazilian holdings
Spanish satellite operator expands agreement with Swedish connectivity services company to offer high-capacity portable broadband solution in North America, and acquires the full share capital of its subsidiary in Brazil Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
13 Jan 2022
Satellite broadband boost as Intelsat expands fleet, Inmarsat supports IoT
Satellite providers take connectivity to higher orbit as Intelsat continues investment in global 5G software-defined network while Inmarsat supports IoT monitoring for RWE’s hydroelectric power stations in Wales Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
13 Jan 2022
98 more Openreach exchange areas to go digital in copper network shutdown
Mildenhall and Salisbury test sites will be first to stop selling copper-based services in 2022 in a further acceleration of Openreach’s plan to halt traditional broadband and voice services across the UK by 2025 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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E-Zine
13 Jan 2022
CW Middle East: What does Saudi Arabia’s autonomous vehicle agenda mean for the world?
If all goes according to plan, within a few years, one million people will live in Saudi Arabia’s ‘city of the future’ – and every one of them will depend on a fleet of self-driving cars. Also in this issue, read about the UAE's bid to become a world-leading location for artificial intelligence innovation. Continue Reading
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News
13 Jan 2022
NCSC sounds alarm over Russia-backed hacks
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre joins US calls to be wary of Russian state interference in critical national infrastructure IT systems Continue Reading
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News
11 Jan 2022
CityFibre gets to work on bringing full-fibre to Cambridgeshire
Further expansion from network provider will fulfil Fenland District Council’s digital needs, bringing previously unavailable full-fibre connectivity within reach of thousands of homes and businesses Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Feature
11 Jan 2022
A legal minefield called the metaverse
Will the metaverse create a $1tn revenue market? Who knows? How long will it take to reach this lofty potential? Who can tell? Will people invest across this emerging landscape of speculative riches? You bet Continue Reading
By- Martin Schwirn, Computer Weekly
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News
10 Jan 2022
Mavenir, BAI Communications to deliver Sunderland smart city project
Network software firm enters collaboration with global communications infrastructure provider for smart city project Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
10 Jan 2022
Qualcomm announces Microsoft collaboration to boost AR in the metaverse
Mobile chipmaker enters into collaboration with Microsoft to design custom augmented reality chips and integrate software platforms Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
05 Jan 2022
Fintech players get cosy in Luxembourg
Luxembourg aims to play a larger role in the rapidly growing global fintech market Continue Reading
By- Pat Brans, Pat Brans Associates/Grenoble Ecole de Management
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Feature
05 Jan 2022
The developing metaverse: Commercial realities of extended realities
The metaverse is almost certain to become a highly competitive commercial playground, if not battlefield. It will likely not only establish highly profitable markets but also lead to high-profile failures Continue Reading
By- Martin Schwirn, Computer Weekly
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News
04 Jan 2022
Aviva invests further £100m in Truespeed for full-fibre roll-out
Just after appointing a new CEO, regional UK internet service provider gains £100m worth of funding from Aviva Investors to fast-track ultra-high-speed broadband connectivity Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
04 Jan 2022
Admins warned that Exchange date fix will take time to roll out
At the start of the New Year, Exchange 2016 and 2019 email servers started queuing email messages due to a date bug Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
23 Dec 2021
UK government reveals next step in plans for gigabit broadband in new-build homes
Latest part of programme to accelerate gigabit broadband across the UK will see it included in new-build homes Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
23 Dec 2021
More than 800,000 UK homes switch broadband for first time in 2021
Survey finds that even though almost one in five UK broadband users have never switched provider, unprecedented numbers are set to migrate for the first time Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
22 Dec 2021
Digital Infrastructure gains £100m investment to forge full-fibre roll-out
‘New era’ full-fibre network operator obtains nine-figure investment from independent transatlantic investment firm to deliver wholesale, residential and business connectivity Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
15 Dec 2021
Which? tells banks to stop rushing branch closures
Consumer rights protector says banks should pause branch closures until they can ensure people have access to cash and services Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Blog Post
15 Dec 2021
Log4Shell: Why aren't we taking the security of the internet seriously?
To be caught out once may be an oversight, and lessons can be learned. But twice over a seven year timespan, shows a laissez faire attitude to the stability of the internet. In 2014, Heartbleed ... Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
14 Dec 2021
Joint committee publishes report on improving Online Safety Bill
MPs and peers release report on Online Safety Bill following five-month inquiry into the draft legislation and make a number of recommendations on how it can be improved to deal with harmful content and abuse on the internet Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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E-Zine
14 Dec 2021
The rules for a safer internet
In this week’s Computer Weekly, as the government publishes the Online Safety Bill, we look at what the laws mean for internet services. A ransomware victim shares the insider story of the trauma of losing their corporate IT systems. And we ask, what happens when quantum computers get too powerful to verify their output? Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
08 Dec 2021
Number of .uk domain suspensions at record low
Statistics from Nominet show how effective law enforcement action against cyber crime in the UK is paying off Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
07 Dec 2021
Virgin Media O2 completes full gigabit access over entire footprint
Gigabit speeds now available across UK cableco’s entire network, offering average download speeds of 1.130GMbps supporting hyperfast services Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
06 Dec 2021
Network technologies shaping post-Covid global recovery
Latest round-up ranking world’s most ‘network ready’ markets revealing how countries around the world are using information technologies to emerge from the Covid pandemic and become network ready. Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
06 Dec 2021
European finance firms increase open banking spend
Financial services firms are increasing investment in open banking capabilities, with improvements to payment initiation and onboarding capabilities expected Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
06 Dec 2021
Streaming surges see BT chief call for new net neutrality regulations
Marc Allera demands action on fairness in internet carriage as Amazon-hosted Premier League football drives new peak in traffic, 12% above previous high Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
01 Dec 2021
Neos Networks completes latest leg in infrastructure expansion
UK business connectivity provider hits target of 550 unbundled BT exchanges and confirms plans to continue expansion and boost local access networks Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
01 Dec 2021
Global satellite broadband addressable market to grow to 330 million premises by 2026
Research warns that even with the proliferation of mobile and fixed broadband access globally, there is still a significant portion of the population that suffers from poor coverage, offering a huge opportunity for satellite comms Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
25 Nov 2021
CityFibre launches first 800Gbps infrastructure backbone ring
UK’s largest independent network provider announces 800Gbps ring, launched in collaboration with Ciena, to serve 23 cities and six ‘super core’ sites as part of a multi-terabit, national backbone project Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
23 Nov 2021
FTTH Council Europe calls on policymakers for measures to reap full-fibre rewards
Industry organisation with a mission to advance ubiquitous full-fibre connectivity across Europe welcomes publication of the European Commission’s latest ‘Digital economy and society index’ and calls for demand-side measures to boost take-up of fibre networks Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
22 Nov 2021
Global broadband speed clipping rockets over past 18 months
Research shows broadband speed clipping is rising sharply, with many subscribers hitting upper speed limits Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
18 Nov 2021
Openreach hits six million homes with full-fibre reach
BT broadband provision division says full-fibre broadband roll-out programme is on track to reach 25 million premises by December 2026 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
17 Nov 2021
Amazon to stop accepting Visa credit cards in UK due to high fees
Online retail giant Amazon will stop accepting UK Visa credit card payments from January next year Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
16 Nov 2021
Vodafone claims solid half-year
Hot on the heels of signing a contract with City Fibre to gain UK fibre leadership, leading European comms operator’s results for the first six months of 2021 shows sustainable growth in both Europe and Africa Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Feature
15 Nov 2021
How to get the most from 5G mobile networking
Forrester analysts present a guide to help technology organisations optimise the use of 5G in the business Continue Reading
By- Andre Kindness
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News
11 Nov 2021
Vodafone anchors CityFibre nationwide network for UK full-fibre leadership
Strategic partnership expanded to anchor nationwide roll-out of full-fibre gigabit broadband to up to eight million homes, with long-term volume commitments Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
10 Nov 2021
Traditional banks could get revenue boost if they copy digital challengers
Traditional banks could see huge sales increases if they adopted the business models of their digital challengers Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
09 Nov 2021
Vienna’s tech startup ecosystem gathers momentum
After a sustained period of inactivity, Vienna’s startup environment is finally on the rise again Continue Reading
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News
07 Nov 2021
Technology spending reaches record levels, fuelling jobs boom
Spending on IT has reached its highest levels for a decade but a shortage of skilled IT professionals could dampen growth Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
05 Nov 2021
Digital secretary calls for permanent online safety committee
Digital secretary commits to establishing ongoing oversight of the Online Safety Bill and its implementation, and suggests the grace period on criminal liability for tech company execs should be shortened from two years to a maximum of six months once it’s enacted Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
04 Nov 2021
Women grossly underrepresented in global fintech
Women are CEOs at less than 6% of global financial technology firms and even fewer hold top tech jobs Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
02 Nov 2021
BT secures industry-first global partnership with OneWeb
Just weeks after increased investment from French operator Eutelsat, growing satellite firm inks distribution partner agreement with UK telco for low Earth orbit communications services Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
02 Nov 2021
HSBC standardises on DevOps platform
HSBC to standardise and automate software development through CloudBees platform Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
01 Nov 2021
MPs and Lords grill Facebook over online safety efforts
Facebook answers British lawmakers’ questions about the social media giant’s efforts to ensure the safety of its users, as part of legislative security of the government's proposed online safety bill Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
29 Oct 2021
Facebook rebrands to Meta amid continuing controversies
Facebook has changed its corporate name to Meta to support its work on the next generation of “social technologies”, but concerns around trust and privacy persist Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
27 Oct 2021
TechUK slams government gift to big banks that will disadvantage fintechs
The government will put challenger banks at a disadvantage through its reduction in the bank profit surcharge, says TechUK Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
20 Oct 2021
Lloyds Bank closes more branches as customers migrate to digital channels
Banking group has announced more closures as part of the ongoing reduction of its branch network Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
19 Oct 2021
Zopa becomes unicorn with latest funds to go to bank operation
Zopa will invest in its growing digital bank operation after becoming a unicorn in its latest fund-raising round Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
19 Oct 2021
Gitex 2021: Arc spans network ecosystem in Oman
Integrated networking services provider invests in Nokia technology to offer added connectivity options for enterprise customers in key Middle East location Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
19 Oct 2021
VMware refines cross-cloud strategy
VMware’s CTO Kit Colbert talks up the evolution of the company’s cross-cloud strategy and how it stands out from other suppliers eyeing the multicloud pie Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
18 Oct 2021
How Samlesbury, Lancashire became the home of the National Cyber Force
The National Cyber Force, a new branch of the military, is gearing up to fight battles in cyber space from the fields of Lancashire. Its presence is expected to bring a high-tech renaissance to the region Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
13 Oct 2021
Telstra taps Infinera for 800G subsea cable connection
Telco chooses global supplier of open optical networking systems as part of its drive to increase capacity on all segments of its global network across its new and legacy cables Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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E-Zine
07 Oct 2021
CW Middle East: Middle East hospitals accelerate take-up of healthcare technologies
The Middle East is accelerating its take-up of digital healthcare technologies following lessons learned during the Covid-19 pandemic, with regional government turning to technology to track disease trends and monitor treatment. Also read in this issue how the UAE’s National Program for Coders will offer ‘golden visas’ to 100,000 entrepreneurs, enterprise owners and startups. Continue Reading
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News
06 Oct 2021
Apache web server users urged to patch immediately
New zero-day in Apache HTTP Server is already being actively exploited and must be addressed immediately Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
06 Oct 2021
Auto-enrolment begins for Google multi-factor authentication
Google has started to turn on multi-factor authentication on consumer accounts by default, and aims to auto-enrol 150 million users by the end of 2021 Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
05 Oct 2021
ICO cookie consent: How will the plan affect businesses?
A data privacy and compliance expert considers what the ICO’s proposals for an overhaul of cookie consent procedures could mean for businesses Continue Reading
By- Peter Borner
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News
05 Oct 2021
Facebook unplugged for six hours due to configuration error
A configuration change effectively disconnected Facebook from the internet, with billions affected by loss of services Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
04 Oct 2021
Mastercard acquisition of Aiia is a further sign of open banking’s big future
Mastercard’s acquisition of Denmark-based open banking fintech Aiia follows rival’s takeover of Sweden’s Tink Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
30 Sep 2021
Global internet traffic, bandwidth ‘return to normal’
Global Internet Geography Research Service analyses internet capacity, traffic and IP transit pricing and finds average traffic growth and peak traffic growth drop as world accommodates post-Covid environment Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
30 Sep 2021
Vodafone claims world-first multi-supplier test of new broadband standard
Benu Networks, Casa Systems, Cisco and Nokia join Vodafone in test to pave the way for faster open broadband networks, validating Broadband Forum global standard for interoperability between different suppliers Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
30 Sep 2021
UK consumers would collectively pay over £1bn a year for control of their data
UK consumers are willing to pay a small fee per month to have control of the data they share with Google and Facebook Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
29 Sep 2021
JP Morgan Chase digital investment good for UK IT sector, but what’s in it for the bank?
JP Morgan Chase’s digital bank allows it to start from scratch in the UK, with no legacy infrastructure to overhaul Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
28 Sep 2021
Digital regulators need discrete but cooperative remits
The UK’s information commissioner has told MPs that digital economy regulators need discrete remits backed up by strong information sharing powers to both provide clear focus as well as allow for greater cooperation between their disparate but interlinked regimes Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
23 Sep 2021
Satellite connectivity and video market expected to double over next decade
Research finds the satellite industry is gaining a higher orbit with the non-geostationary market a key engine, and with recovery to pre-Covid revenues expected in 2022 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
21 Sep 2021
Dutch scientist receives top award for work on digital media’s effect on society
Utrecht University media scientist José van Dijck wins the Spinoza Award and funds for her research into the effects of social media on society Continue Reading
By- Kim Loohuis
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News
21 Sep 2021
Open banking objectives a decade away for over a third of UK finance firms
The completion of complex open banking initiatives could still be over a decade away for many companies in the finance sector Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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E-Zine
21 Sep 2021
The cities planning for ethical use of AI
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we talk to tech leaders in Barcelona and London about a collaboration to ensure ethical use of AI in the era of smart cities. The UK government wants to reform data protection law – we assess the implications. And we examine the latest best practice in hybrid cloud. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Feature
20 Sep 2021
How Estonia’s country-as-a-service scheme has attracted tens of thousands of foreign entrepreneurs
Estonia has created a country-as-a-service offering which is attracting entrepreneurs and businesses from across the world Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
17 Sep 2021
JP Morgan launch of UK digital bank expected next week
JP Morgan will launch its UK digital retain bank next week, and continental Europe will be next if it’s a success Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
16 Sep 2021
BT gifts small businesses £7.5m in street advertising as Street Hub 2.0 units go live
Local businesses in Kensington and Chelsea are given the chance to advertise for free via digital screens in Street Hub 2.0 units while research reveals over 60% of small firms say local advertising will boost awareness of their business Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
15 Sep 2021
Volkswagen supports Arm-based software-defined car standard
Car manufacturer's software business supports industry initiative to develop a standard platform and open-source reference implementation Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
13 Sep 2021
The digital road ahead: National Highways puts technology in the driving seat
We speak to National Highways about its multi-year plan to tech-enable the management and operations of our motorways Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
09 Sep 2021
Latest Microsoft zero-day being actively exploited
New Microsoft zero-day CVE-2021-40444 affects multiple versions of Windows and is probably being exploited through convincing phishing attacks Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
07 Sep 2021
ICO in bid to end cookie pop-ups
Outgoing information commissioner Elizabeth Denham will call on her equivalents across the G7 group of countries to collaborate on an overhaul of cookie consent pop-ups Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
01 Sep 2021
Tech sector spends nearly €100m a year lobbying the EU
Study on technology firms’ lobbying efforts in the European Union shows the sector spends more than any other in trying to influence policies and legislation Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
31 Aug 2021
Submarine cable network nears 500 companies over 1.3 million km
New interactive map of sub-sea connectivity industry shows how providers are enhancing the user experience with new cables, landing stations, and upgraded search and select functionalities Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
20 Aug 2021
Facebook vows to replenish more water than it consumes across its global operations by 2030
Social networking giant is following in Microsoft’s footprints by setting itself a goal of becoming a water-positive entity by 2030 Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
17 Aug 2021
What will be the bank branch balance in the digital age?
Will the traditional banks be permanently disadvantaged by the need to retain bank branches or could they turn it to their advantage? Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
10 Aug 2021
Banks could be blocked from closing branches through FCA legislation
UK financial services regulator the Financial Conduct Authority considers legislation that could block some bank branch closures to ensure citizens have easy access to cash Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
29 Jul 2021
Investigatory Powers Tribunal finds UK spy agencies unlawfully collected personal data
Campaign groups Privacy International and Liberty are gearing up to bring further legal action after a court found that UK spy agencies unlawfully collected phone and internet records Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
22 Jul 2021
Plans to address legal but harmful content ‘threaten free speech’
House of Lords report criticises the government’s forthcoming Online Safety Bill for imposing duty of care on tech platforms to deal with ‘legal but harmful’ content, which it says threatens freedom of expression online Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
20 Jul 2021
Nordic banks join forces to compete with fintechs
Collaboration will be key for traditional Nordic banks to retain business amid intense competition from tech companies Continue Reading
By- Gerard O'Dwyer
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News
19 Jul 2021
Privacy Shield: One year on and companies are still grappling for answers
Activist lawyer Max Schrems and Eduardo Ustaran, partner at Hogan Lovells, look for common ground in a problem with no easy answers Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly