Mobile apps and software
Mobile apps and app stores have introduced a new way of developing and distributing software that opens up opportunities for corporate IT strategies. IT managers need to understand the relative merits of products such as Android, iOS, WebOS and Blackberry - and in particular the most popular enterprise mobile software, Blackberry Exchange Server (BES). We follow the latest developments in this fast-moving mobile apps and software sector.
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19 Apr 2024
Sonatus opens software-defined vehicle R&D, engineering centre in Dublin
Software-defined vehicle partner establishes new design centre to take advantage of highly skilled pool of technical and engineering talent, and enable closer collaboration with customers and partners in the UK and EU Continue Reading
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19 Apr 2024
How Manipal Hospitals is driving tech innovations in healthcare
Manipal Hospitals’ video consultation services and a nurse rostering app are among the tech innovations it is spurring to improve patient care and ward operations Continue Reading
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07 Feb 2022
WM5G expands 5G remit to address challenges in urban settings
Growing 5G hothouse in UK’s industrial heartland announces new education events designed to explore the possibilities and opportunities that next-generation infrastructures can bring to urban settings Continue Reading
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04 Feb 2022
Vodafone Business teams with RingCentral to deliver cloud communications
New cloud-based comms platform set to enable UK operator’s mobility and 5G capabilities to give customers more choice, flexibility and simplicity in workforce collaboration and remote working Continue Reading
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04 Feb 2022
Cisco pitches into private 5G, reveals hybrid work technology slate
Comms and collaboration technology services giant introduces new technologies to help businesses rapidly scale networks and digitise operations Continue Reading
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04 Feb 2022
Users set to skip Wi-Fi 6E as campus switch market grows more quickly than expected
Potential tough times ahead for Wi-Fi 6E, but digital transformation initiatives have been accelerated by the pandemic, spurring new network requirements and putting pressure on IT managers to upgrade their networks Continue Reading
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04 Feb 2022
Verizon takes 5G Ultra Wideband to support research at Caltech and Penn State
US operator rolls out 5G to support innovation and research at Pennsylvania State University and mobile edge computing at the Caltech Centre for Autonomous Systems and Technologies Continue Reading
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03 Feb 2022
6GHz Wi-Fi spectrum critical to enable Australian technology innovation
Global spectrum organisation calls on Australia to set aside the full 1200MHz of available 6GHz spectrum for Wi-Fi applications under the country’s communications and media authority licensing framework Continue Reading
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03 Feb 2022
CommScope and Parallel push Open RAN
Further acceleration in the field of open radio access networks as comms tech provider CommScope collaborates with Meta Connectivity to promote standard designs and interoperability testing across Open RAN ecosystem, while O-RAN-compliant software platform Parallel Wireless broadens partner roster Continue Reading
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03 Feb 2022
UAE chooses Accenture to develop national payments platform
Consortium led by Accenture to build new payments infrastructure in the United Arab Emirates Continue Reading
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Blog Post
03 Feb 2022
Who you gonna call for CI gating?
No doubt big fans of Ghostbusters (Zuul - also known as The Gatekeeper - is a demonic entity from the original film), the Zuul community has announced the release of version 5.0 of its open source ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
03 Feb 2022
Blamin’ Ek
The White House has welcomed Swedish audio streaming giant Spotify’s decision to add advisory warnings to any content discussing Covid-19 – namely The Joe Rogan Experience, in light of the recent ... Continue Reading
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News
03 Feb 2022
IoT surges as Vodafone claims solid third quarter
Mixed bag of growth in key European markets but global operator claims steady progress in third quarter of financial year, with IoT showing demand in flagship arena Continue Reading
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03 Feb 2022
French Supreme Court raises constitutional questions over EncroChat hacking secrecy
Conseil Constitutionnel to decide whether ‘defence secrecy’ over state EncroChat cryptophone hacking breaches French constitution Continue Reading
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03 Feb 2022
Samsung and Amdocs collaborate on 4G and 5G private network solutions
Communications software and services provider teams with leading comms tech provider to deliver end-to-end 4G and 5G private network solutions, speeding and simplifying the deployment of 5G-ready CBRS solutions to industries such as education, utilities, manufacturing, logistics, transportation and retail. Continue Reading
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Definition
01 Feb 2022
Microsoft Store
The Microsoft Store -- formerly called the Windows Store -- is an online marketplace for consumers to buy and download a variety of items. Continue Reading
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01 Feb 2022
Orange Spain claims largest 5G network deployment on 700 MHz band
Global telco announces what it says is the largest 5G network deployment plan on the 700 MHz frequency band in Spain Continue Reading
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31 Jan 2022
NEC acquires Blue Danube Systems
Open RAN comms technology proponent and provider swoops for mobile network tech supplier to enhance its 5G product portfolio and customer support capability Continue Reading
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31 Jan 2022
Huawei retains 5G RAN leadership
As 5G flourishes across Asia-Pacific, analyst finds Chinese telecoms equipment and services giant is defying bans on its technology to claim leadership in 5G radio access networks Continue Reading
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31 Jan 2022
Nokia, China Mobile and MediaTek claim 5G standalone speed record
Shanghai trial claimed to achieve new 5G standalone speed record of almost 3Gbps in downlink throughput Continue Reading
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28 Jan 2022
Manchester United signs Extreme Networks to modernise in-stadium connectivity experience
Football club sets out to transform the fan experience and increase its capability to deliver low-latency and secure digital services via fast and reliable Wi-Fi connectivity Continue Reading
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28 Jan 2022
Verizon Business and Atos team on predictive analytics 5G edge solution
Business communications services and products provider announces partnership with digital transformation firm to power predictive analytics solutions with private 5G multi-access edge computing for businesses, in particular those working in transport, industrials, logistics and manufacturing Continue Reading
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27 Jan 2022
UK spectrum sharing should be a spectrum policy priority, says UK SPF
UK Spectrum Policy Forum and Ofcom makes call for mobile spectrum sharing to be a policy priority as demand is expected to increase in the coming years Continue Reading
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27 Jan 2022
DCMS taps Arqit for 5G project to provide Open RAN security by default
Quantum platform-as-a-service provider joins government’s programme to drive diversity in comms technology supply with the aim of integrating a novel quantum encryption service to enable security by default Continue Reading
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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
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27 Jan 2022
Orange Belgium, La Grand Poste create 5G Lab in Liège
After opening next-generation mobile laboratory in Antwerp, inviting companies to discover, test and develop innovative use cases on standalone network technology, telco signs up Wallonia tech hub as customer Continue Reading
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26 Jan 2022
BT and Nokia trial Open RAN in UK
Partners will develop and deploy test of open radio access network system to enhance mobile broadband experience Continue Reading
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26 Jan 2022
Vodafone UK to begin 3G switch-off in 2023
UK mobile operator gives notice that it will begin to retire its legacy network in a year’s time, with 4G and 5G networks to get coverage and speed boost from repurposing of 3G spectrum Continue Reading
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25 Jan 2022
More evidence needed to establish 5G’s green credentials
Research paper from UK university cautions that received wisdom of sustainability associated with next-generation mobile technology is not currently backed up by a strong, publicly available, fully transparent evidence base Continue Reading
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25 Jan 2022
AgriFood Connect taps Telstra for industry-first Ericsson private 5G enterprise deployment
Australia-based global operator and comms tech provider extend long-standing business relationship with first deployment of dedicated next-generation 5G network at agriculture and manufacturing firm Continue Reading
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25 Jan 2022
Open RAN on track to comprise 15% of radio access networks by 2026
Research from leading analyst and software-based networking technology provider Dell’Oro Group reveals growing progress in Open RAN arena with further acceleration over the next five years Continue Reading
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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
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21 Jan 2022
Scam losses in Australia hit record high
Australians lost a record A$323.7m to scams last year, with investment and romance scams accounting for the bulk of their losses Continue Reading
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20 Jan 2022
Police Digital Service offers £50m contract for Tetra products and services
Delivery vehicle for the UK’s National Policing Digital Strategy announces major procurement contract for comms services and technologies Continue Reading
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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
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20 Jan 2022
Zopa Bank hits £1bn deposits in just 18 months
Bank has seen rapid growth since its launch and has set ambitious targets for the next 12 months Continue Reading
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20 Jan 2022
Singapore to tighten digital banking security
Banks in Singapore will have to put in place more stringent measures to combat the rise in online phishing scams targeted at bank customers in the city-state Continue Reading
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19 Jan 2022
LTE still has legs with permanent roaming IoT connections to reach 825 million by 2026
Study from Kaleido Intelligence reveals significant demand for monitoring and telemetry-based internet of things applications to drive 27% CAGR in permanent roaming IoT connections Continue Reading
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19 Jan 2022
Verizon, AWS take mobile edge to 30% more US metro area locations
Communications and cloud giants extend reach of mobile edge computing footprint in the US and announce deployment for drone and energy management applications Continue Reading
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19 Jan 2022
Investigators find Beijing 2022 app riddled with security flaws
Security flaws in Olympic app may put personal health data at risk of compromise in a man-in-the-middle attack Continue Reading
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19 Jan 2022
Vodafone switches on first UK 5G Open RAN site
Vodafone teams with Samsung Networks Europe to switch on the UK’s first Open RAN site to carry live 5G traffic, marking a milestone in the commercial deployment of Open RAN network architectures in Europe, with more than 2,500 additional sites to follow Continue Reading
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19 Jan 2022
Aldi launches grab-and-go test store in London
Discount supermarket brand Aldi has launched a checkout-free concept store in London to test contact-free shopping Continue Reading
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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
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14 Jan 2022
Lacuna, Semtech expand LoRaWAN IoT coverage through to satellite connectivity
Wireless and space technology companies collaborate to accelerate IoT adoption with what is described as affordable and simplified connectivity designed to expand further long-range, low-power comms standard Continue Reading
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13 Jan 2022
BT appoints MD of advanced enterprise comms division, inks ABB contract
Managing director appointed for what is regarded as a likely key growth engine for UK incumbent telco’s enterprise business, moving it from a telco to a techco by expanding into services that go beyond traditional calls and lines Continue Reading
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13 Jan 2022
WM5G gains funding to further 5G RAN
UK’s first region-wide 5G innovation company awarded funding to support the growth of innovative telecoms services across central England Continue Reading
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13 Jan 2022
2021 a blockbuster year for mobile apps
Research from App Annie reveals most mobile-first environment ever seen, with more time than ever before spent in mobile apps, reaching 4.8 hours a day in the top mobile-first markets Continue Reading
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13 Jan 2022
ICO investigates police use of app to covertly record calls from mobile phones
Surrey and Sussex police forces call in regulators after 1,000 police officers downloaded an app to covertly record phone calls on police-issued mobile phones Continue Reading
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12 Jan 2022
MEPs demand EU probe into Pegasus spyware abuse
A group of European Parliament Members has called for an EU-wide investigation into NSO Group’s Pegasus spyware after it emerged EU member states may have used it Continue Reading
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12 Jan 2022
Extreme transforms Sweden’s Borås Stad into smart city
Cloud-driven networking company partners with smart technologies provider to transform Swedish municipality into a smart city with secure and reliable public Wi-Fi and simplified network management Continue Reading
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12 Jan 2022
4G dominates IoT with more than 60% of all cellular module models
Internet of things research programme finds 4G represents 60% of the module models catalogued, spanning both high bandwidth and low bandwidth, with 5G lagging currently Continue Reading
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11 Jan 2022
EU roaming fee return creates opening for eSIM providers
Reintroduction of roaming charges by three of four telco giants sees eSIM providers lining up to take advantage Continue Reading
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11 Jan 2022
Banks accused of neglecting customer security measures
Which? singles out Metro Bank, Virgin Money and TSB over insecure online banking processes Continue Reading
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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
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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
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10 Jan 2022
Samsung breaks 8Gbps barrier for 5G downloads
Comms tech provider lays claim to fastest downlink speeds recorded using a single user device during tests based on 5G standalone dual connectivity that aggregates mmWave and mid-band spectrum Continue Reading
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10 Jan 2022
Digital Catapult and Formula 1 rev up for 5G
UK technology provider Digital Catapult and 5G accelerator 5PRING team up with Formula 1 to explore how 5G can elevate the experience of motor racing fans and unlock new commercial opportunities for F1 stakeholders Continue Reading
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06 Jan 2022
Record amount invested in UK fintech last year, but female founders still overlooked
Last year the UK financial technology sector attracted the most investment ever following a slowdown in 2020 Continue Reading
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06 Jan 2022
Which? raises concerns over buy now, pay later schemes
The ease of use and increased availability of buy now, pay later schemes masks the risks, says consumer protection champion Continue Reading
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06 Jan 2022
Qualcomm rides Snapdragon Digital Chassis into auto market
Chip giant uses CES 2022 to display automotive solutions supported by its Snapdragon portfolio to support automakers in meeting evolving consumer and enterprise demand for a connected, intelligent experience Continue Reading
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06 Jan 2022
Avoiding the two-tier workforce in the third workplace
The new world of hybrid working is sometimes referred to as the third workplace. Yet just as firms are having to deal with the ‘great resignation’, they are in danger of unwittingly creating a two-tier workforce Continue Reading
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06 Jan 2022
Wi-Fi 6 Release 2 revealed
Demand for better connectivity sees Release 2 of next-gen Wi-Fi standards with enhanced support for more upstream activity boosting video conferencing and IoT applications Continue Reading
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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
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05 Jan 2022
Melbourne’s InnerVision ups ante in smart parking
InnerVision Engineering’s smart parking solution uses machine vision and other technologies to deliver a frictionless parking experience for drivers in Australia Continue Reading
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04 Jan 2022
BlueJeans and Google join forces to unlock value for remote workforces
Leading US comms provider re-bundles flagship collaboration platform so it can be preloaded on Google’s Glass Enterprise Edition 2 Continue Reading
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29 Dec 2021
Top 10 retail technology stories of 2021
Computer Weekly looks at what 2021 had in store for the retail industry – did technology help retailers recover from the effects of the pandemic? Continue Reading
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22 Dec 2021
Data consumption surges in lockdown Britain
Virgin Media O2 reveals performance data showing 2021 was a record year for data consumption Continue Reading
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22 Dec 2021
NEC delivers packet core for NTT DOCOMO 5G SA net, drives Open RAN
Leading IT and communications technology provider ends 2021 in a flurry, with services for leading Japanese operator’s standalone 5G Continue Reading
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22 Dec 2021
Top 10 financial services and fintech stories of 2021
Computer Weekly selects 10 key stories from the financial services IT sector over the past year Continue Reading
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21 Dec 2021
Three, EE agree to provide mobile connectivity across whole London Tube network
Mobile operators’ deal gives their customers coverage across London Underground with connectivity to ticket halls, platforms and tunnels Continue Reading
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21 Dec 2021
Nokia wins five-year sole vendor 5G deal with Elisa Estonia
Comms tech provider replaces incumbent supplier in enabling Baltic telco to swap out existing 4G network nationwide with 5G AirScale portfolio and develop O-RAN ecosystem Continue Reading
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21 Dec 2021
UK tech startups raise almost £30bn in record year
The UK tech sector has achieved record growth in the past 12 months after the Covid pandemic paused investment Continue Reading
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21 Dec 2021
UK IT shapes up for hybrid new normal in 2022
The latest Computer Weekly IT Priorities survey shows that secure connectivity and cloud remain at the core of enterprises’ needs for the foreseeable future Continue Reading
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21 Dec 2021
Top 10 telecoms stories of 2021
Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 telecoms stories of 2021 Continue Reading
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16 Dec 2021
EE to upgrade 4G in more than 2,000 rural UK areas by 2024
BT-owned UK mobile operator sets out to improve rural connectivity across the UK as part of the Shared Rural Network (SRN) programme, with more than 1,500 upgrades to follow as it invests to reduce partial notspots Continue Reading
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15 Dec 2021
Gig economy algorithmic management tools ‘unfair and opaque’
Report published by Worker Info Exchange warns of algorithmically enabled rights abuses in the gig economy, noting the insufficient transparency of employers and the lacklustre nature of legal redress Continue Reading
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15 Dec 2021
CMA wants Apple and Google to open up mobile ecosystem
Interim report from Competitions and Markets Authority finds Apple and Google exert too much control over the mobile device market Continue Reading
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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
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15 Dec 2021
Avaya enhances educational and logistics environments with UCaaS and cloud
Supply chain leader supports business expansion and supercharges agent retention with cloud comms platform, and enables ‘exceptional’ education experiences for thousands of students with unified comms as a service Continue Reading
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13 Dec 2021
F1 accelerates into advanced networking
Networking providers boost UAE circuit’s communications infrastructure and see use in providing leading team with an agile and highly automated network platform across new technology campus Continue Reading
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13 Dec 2021
Volvo Car UK deploys Vodafone IoT stolen vehicle tracking technology
Car manufacturer taps telco to provide 24/7 monitoring of vehicle location using internet-of-things tracking device for all models across the UK and 44 other European countries, working in partnership with local police authorities Continue Reading
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09 Dec 2021
CIOs, senior IT management accelerate private 5G network deployment
Research of more than 200 CIOs and senior executives reveals the acceleration of private 5G networks as organisations look to improve security, reliability and speed Continue Reading
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08 Dec 2021
UK 2G and 3G mobile networks to be switched off by 2033, Open RAN to carry 35% of traffic by 2030
Latest part of UK government’s £50m package to boost innovation in mobile technology and increase diversity in supply, will see acceleration in Open RAN, with 2G and 3G to be phased out by 2033 Continue Reading
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07 Dec 2021
Zopa to focus on banking after closing peer-to-peer lending
Peer-to-peer lending pioneer Zopa to focus on its banking operation after the closure of its original business Continue Reading
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07 Dec 2021
Former TSB CEO joins money-sharing fintech
Paul Pester teams up with fintech heavyweights to target multibillion-pound money-sharing market Continue Reading
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07 Dec 2021
Volkswagen begins 5G private wireless network pilot project
Private 5G wireless network to support industrial connectivity at the production development centre and pilot hall at car giant’s headquarters plant in Wolfsburg Continue Reading
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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
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03 Dec 2021
Virgin Money adapts offices to fit flexible and collaborative working
Virgin Money is repurposing its offices to fit a future where staff will work from home and visit offices to collaborate Continue Reading
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02 Dec 2021
AWS throws down the gauntlet in private 5G sector
Many analysts forecast that 2021 would be the year of private 5G. Now such predictions have received an almost royal seal of approval with the launch of AWS Private 5G Continue Reading
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02 Dec 2021
Chipset shortages to put brake on 5G roll-out in 2022
Research firm reveals telecoms, media and tech trends to watch in 2022, highlighting developments in Metaverse, 5G, gaming and connectivity Continue Reading
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02 Dec 2021
Orange Business Services, Wirepas team for IoT smart tracking
Internet-of-things collaboration will focus on the ability to bring concrete results to businesses, such as saving time, and securing and traceability of assets Continue Reading
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02 Dec 2021
India’s IT spending to cross $100bn mark in 2022
Led by software investments, the growth in IT spending comes as organisations in the subcontinent look to modernise their IT infrastructure and support a hybrid workforce Continue Reading
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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
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01 Dec 2021
Rakuten Mobile and University of Tokyo investigate LEO satellite-based IoT
Japanese operator and local university begin research and development programme as part of the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology’s Beyond 5G R&D Promotion Project Continue Reading
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30 Nov 2021
Satellite and 4G/5G-driven autonomous shuttle hits the road in Oxfordshire
Darwin Innovation Group is running an autonomous shuttle to transport passengers around Harwell Science and Innovation Campus in a one-year trial funded by UK and European space agencies to demonstrate how self-driving vehicles operate in a real-world setting, with data transmitted via O2’s mobile networks and Hispasat’s satellites Continue Reading
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30 Nov 2021
UK bank branch cull continues as TSB condemns 70 more
TSB’s branch closure programme gathers pace as dozens more high street premises are shuttered Continue Reading
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30 Nov 2021
5G becomes the fastest-deployed mobile generation to date
Tenth anniversary edition of in-depth study of mobile market reveals 5.5 billion additional smartphone users since 2011 and 4.4 billion 5G subscriptions forecast by the end of 2027 Continue Reading
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30 Nov 2021
Rapidly changing hybrid workforce sees IT departments struggle to keep up
Research finds faulty technology is leaving businesses ill-equipped to support the future of working, warning that tech-savvy workers will expect more from their employers Continue Reading
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29 Nov 2021
5G to the fore in five-year Ooredoo-Nokia strategic agreement
Multi-country strategic deal sees Nokia supply telco with technologies including 5G, RAN, Core, Optics, IP and microwave across Middle East, North Africa and Southeast Asia Continue Reading
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29 Nov 2021
Porsche revs up for private 5G in production
Leading sports car manufacturer enters into research partnership with Ericsson to take advantage of 5G networks to accelerate production capabilities at manufacturing production complex Continue Reading
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26 Nov 2021
Nokia strikes gold in Lapland with 5G private wireless network
Comms tech provider implements private network at gold mine, reaching depths of up to 1km to connect people, equipment, sensors, devices and vehicles Continue Reading
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26 Nov 2021
UK’s surveillance culture may be normalising use of tech for abuse
Intense surveillance of public spaces by UK authorities may be playing a part in the normalisation of cyber stalking in intimate relationships Continue Reading