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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News
08 Jun 2023
Netherlands enables contactless payments on entire public transport network
All modes of public transport now accept payments using contactless technology after the completion of major project in the Netherlands Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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E-Zine
11 May 2023
CW EMEA: The future of work
In this month’s CW EMEA, we look at the future of work in Europe after the pandemic forced a change in entrenched human behaviour. For years, people talked about flexible working being the way forward, but scepticism within the management of large companies held it back. This all changed when Covid-19 began to spread out of control and governments and businesses quickly told people to work from home where possible. We also look at the increasing problem of IT failures in Dutch hospitals and how they are affecting patient care, highlighting the need to improve IT security in hospitals. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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10 Nov 2023
Qualcomm reveals operator support for 5G RedCap
OEMs and operators select Snapdragon X35 5G Modem-RF System for 5G RedCap to enable smaller and more cost-efficient 5G devices, with launches beginning in 2024 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
09 Nov 2023
Stark digital comms divide between UK rural and urban areas
UK operator’s Connecting the Countryside study finds as many as seven in 10 rural deprived areas have poor mobile coverage and nearly half are total 5G notspots Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
08 Nov 2023
Oxa and eVersum join self-driving shuttle roll-out at Belfast Harbour
Self-driving vehicle software developer teams with electric commercial vehicle specialist to deliver self-driving shuttles in Northern Ireland’s leading port as part of Harlander Project, the area’s sustainable transport plan Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
06 Nov 2023
Businesses show increased confidence in 5G performance
Research identifies major challenges standing in the way of businesses making good on 5G expectations Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
03 Nov 2023
Giken Mobility saddles up with Telenor IoT to enhance electric motorcycle connectivity
Fast-growing player in Southeast Asia’s electric mobility sector deploys managed IoT connectivity solutions as part of mission to offer more features on the Iso UNO-X electric motorcycle Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
03 Nov 2023
Oz comms milestone claimed as nbn upgrades fixed wireless network
As businesses across regional Australia use more devices and demand more data and speed than ever before, nationwide digital backbone upgrades network to make it easier for people to work remotely and access digital services Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Blog Post
02 Nov 2023
Atlassian ‘smartens up’ Jira ITSM
Atlassian is known for its DevOps, IT Service Management and work management software. Companies use Atlassian’s Jira Service Management to deliver and scale services and support. The company ... Continue Reading
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News
02 Nov 2023
US private 5G needs major improvements to support business
Analyst finds shared airwaves experiment will require considerable improvement to fulfil the promise of enterprise 5G Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
01 Nov 2023
Blues teams with RAKwireless to streamline global IIoT connectivity, prototyping
Industrial internet of things technology provider partners with industrial-focused connectivity and hardware manufacturer to streamline product development Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
01 Nov 2023
Ericsson unveils 5G software toolkit for premium services
Leading comms tech provider enhances 5G connectivity services with toolkit designed to strengthen the ability of 5G standalone comprising software features spanning massive MIMO, advanced RAN slicing, time-critical communication and 5G core Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
01 Nov 2023
Zegona enters deal to acquire Vodafone Spain
Latest move by leading European and African telco to consolidate business sees deal with European telecommunications investment vehicle to sell Spanish business arm Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
01 Nov 2023
CGI, Eutelsat OneWeb, Icomera pilot satellite broadband for UK trains
IT and business consulting services reveal live trials to demonstrate how integrated low-earth orbit satellite and terrestrial communications networks can provide seamless, low latency broadband connectivity on Britain’s rail network Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
31 Oct 2023
Over a quarter of UK adults use buy now, pay later fintechs
Latest research from UK financial services regulator shows BNPL more likely to be used by people experiencing financial difficulty Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Blog Post
31 Oct 2023
Lightbend programming model is cloud-to-edge
Traditionally, developers are been forced to use different solutions when building for the cloud and edge. Lightbend thinks it can change that standard. The company says its Akka service delivers ... Continue Reading
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30 Oct 2023
5G devices evolve beyond smartphones to prop up IoT
Research details dynamic trajectory of 5G devices, from smartphones to pioneering reduced capability and battery-less ambient IoT devices Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
30 Oct 2023
Ericsson initiates India 6G programme
Leading communications technology and services provider establishes dedicated 6G research team in India for in-country research, incorporating needs of India into mainstream of telecommunication technology evolution Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
30 Oct 2023
Danish government extends nationwide Tetra network for first responders
Danish subsidiary of technology provider upgrades network with latest digital radio technology including enhanced cyber security and connectivity capabilities Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Blog Post
30 Oct 2023
Starburst slithers support for Python DataFrame
Data lake analytics platform company Starburst has extended support for Python with PyStarburst and announced a new integration with the open source Python library Ibis, built in collaboration with ... Continue Reading
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News
27 Oct 2023
Tech firms cite risk to end-to-end encryption as Online Safety Bill gets royal assent
Tech firms continue to be concerned that the Online Safety Bill could undermine end-to-end encryption despite government reassurances Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
27 Oct 2023
EE boosts 4G mobile coverage in rural Northern Ireland through SRN
EE announces upgrade of 139 mobile mast sites across Northern Ireland, making it on track to meet its obligations under the UK government’s deployment programme Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
27 Oct 2023
Germany: European Court opinion kicks questions over EncroChat back to national courts
Germany lawfully obtained data on German EncroChat users from France, but whether the evidence is legally admissible is a matter for national courts Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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26 Oct 2023
Vodafone calls on 6GHz spectrum allocation to avoid 5G capacity crunch
Leading European and African operator reveals results of technical trial showing how 5G services in key spectrum band have the potential to achieve comparable coverage levels to current established networks Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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26 Oct 2023
IS-Wireless deploys private 5G at Riga Technical University
5G and 4G radio-access network solutions provider sets up 5G Open RAN laboratory at Riga Technical University to deliver a network for educational purposes and extended research Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Blog Post
26 Oct 2023
Progress shapes, sharpens & styles developer UI design tools
The Computer Weekly Developer Network team found itself in Bulgaria this week, but why so? With a track record in exemplary mathematics scholars and scientists (Bulgarian mathematicians has its own ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
25 Oct 2023
Progress DevReach 2023: Software solutions in Sofia
Progress hosted its DevReach 2023 developer conference programme in Sofia, Bulgaria this month. This event aimed to show off the company’s platform and also showcase key technology partners, who ... Continue Reading
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News
25 Oct 2023
Nokia adds 5G devices to FWA portfolio
Nokia enhances 5G fixed wireless access portfolio with devices boasting faster speeds and better coverage using high gain antennas to avoid first wall attenuation and improve coverage to the cell edge Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
24 Oct 2023
Kaspersky opens up over spyware campaign targeting its staffers
Kaspersky has shared more details of the TriangleDB spyware that was used against its own workforce by an unknown APT group Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
24 Oct 2023
NTT DATA and IP Infusion partner to accelerate network disaggregation
Global digital business and IT services firm teams with global systems integrator to bring scalable, and choice-filled disaggregation solutions under umbrella of Telecom Infra Project with the aim to expand broad connectivity. Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
23 Oct 2023
DNB, TM, ZTE live trial claims world's fastest for 5G mmWave
Strategic partnership constructed to set a new global standard in wireless communication through adaptable mmWave AAU technology, capable of achieving record-breaking throughput Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
23 Oct 2023
Nokia, EGC deploy first private wireless network at Kingston Freeport Terminal
Comms tech provider’s Digital Automation Cloud and MXIE services deployed at leading Caribbean port to enhance broadband connectivity, lower latency, increase predictability and provide edge computing capabilities Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
23 Oct 2023
AI, robotics, and AR/VR use cases to set pace in UK 5G mid-band
UK Spectrum Policy Forum releases results of study on the benefits of access to spectrum sharing in the 3.8-4.2 GHz band across transport, manufacturing and energy in an aim to increase adoption across use cases such as AI and robotics Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
18 Oct 2023
BICS provides 5G standalone roaming connection of AIS to stc Kuwait
Belgian-based connectivity enabler partners with Kuwaiti and Thai operators to deliver MENA country’s first ever 5G standalone roaming connection, promising customers scalability for roaming agreements and opportunities to innovate Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
17 Oct 2023
Government to pump £30m into NHS medtech
The government hopes the funding, which is available to integrated care systems across the country, will ease winter pressures through the help of technology Continue Reading
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17 Oct 2023
OpenJS Foundation: Node.js 21 arrives
The OpenJS Foundation is getting its party hat on - Node.js 21 has arrived. Node.js an asynchronous event-driven JavaScript runtime designed to build scalable network applications. As detailed on ... Continue Reading
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16 Oct 2023
Nokia and Elisa complete Europe’s first Cloud RAN trial
Leading Nordic operator and global comms tech provider come together to successfully conclude test of cloud-based radio access network powered by In-Line acceleration to maintain feature richness, energy efficiency and high-performance enabling flexibility Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
16 Oct 2023
Bordeaux Métropole taps ServiceNow, Aguaro in smart city programme
Historic French city technology service provider announces latest technological enhancements in its digital transformation plan based on platform used to support both digital services management to bring about sustainability benefits Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
13 Oct 2023
UK competition watchdog to probe Vodafone/Three merger
Three months after leading UK telcos announced plans to combine resources to better battle against with EE and Virgin Media O2, regulatory authority seeks early views on nature of proposed merger Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
12 Oct 2023
WBA highlights strategies to ensure end-to-end Wi-Fi quality of service
Whitepaper from wireless broadband trade association sets out options enabling end-to-end QoS for applications such as streaming video, multiplayer gaming and videoconferencing Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
12 Oct 2023
Global mobile internet growth stalls
Global mobile trade association’s sixth annual global industry round-up reveals smartphone owners are now the global majority, but mobile internet usage is stalling around the world as a digital divide persists Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
12 Oct 2023
FloLive, Kigen team with Protahub to provide local IoT cellular connectivity in Turkey
Cellular network and IoT connectivity providers partner with Turkish next-gen telco technology firm to provide services in region where permanent roaming is impossible and IP data must be routed locally Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
11 Oct 2023
FYUZ 2023: TIP gears up for continued comms evolution
Trade association created to accelerate pace of innovation in worldwide mobile and fixed telecoms industries sees steady progress as leading operators accelerate Open RAN deployment Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
11 Oct 2023
FYUZ 2023: Connectivity the key to metaverse success
Telefónica spells out clearly the vital need for infrastructure innovation to support the imminent range of immersive applications and use cases from the metaverse Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
10 Oct 2023
Commodity IoT providers fail to deliver on resilient connectivity
Report reveals stark finding that IoT success is in danger of being jeopardised as only 1% of firms are achieving ubiquitous global connectivity Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
10 Oct 2023
Deutsche Telekom unveils new global enterprise network
Global network to use operator’s globally distributed mobile networks and AWS global backbone Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
10 Oct 2023
Vodafone inks Open RAN landmark in Italy and makes first Open RAN call in Romania
Operator and leading coms tech provider unveil technology partnership in key territory designed to strengthen Europe’s standing in software-based networks and achieve functionality and performance parity that compares to its purpose-built solutions Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
10 Oct 2023
Atos opens Olympics operations hub
IT services provider aims to deliver a more connected and technologically advanced Olympic and Paralympic Games for athletes, sports federations, the media and general public Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
09 Oct 2023
Oxa and eVersum develop and deploy autonomous passenger shuttles
Autonomous vehicle software developer and provider of electric commercial vehicles and passenger transport solutions unveil self-driving, zero-carbon eShuttles claimed to herald new era in public transportation sector Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
06 Oct 2023
Isle of Wight NHS Trust gives shot in the arm to unified communications
As part of its mission to help organisations of all sizes drive digital transformation, systems integrator works with NHS Trust to ensure it can achieve improved communications service Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
06 Oct 2023
US 5G users willing to pay premium for enhanced experience
Research from leading comms tech provider finds greatest connectivity issues faced by US consumers are at airports, stadiums and concert venues, and over a quarter of US 5G users have switched providers since the launch Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
06 Oct 2023
Three deploys CommScope 6-beam antennas to support events mobile
Festival goers in the UK and Ireland reported increased mobile network capacity on networks at a series of large events this summer, supported by the use of multi-antenna technology Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
05 Oct 2023
UK government joins Global Coalition on Telecommunications, boosts broadband reach
Leading economies publish joint statement of intent to establish multilateral alliance which endeavours to promote international consensus, foster global dialogue and drive innovation in telecommunications Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
04 Oct 2023
Lloyds Bank launches digital identity app
Lloyds Bank has launched a digital identity app with tech startup Yoti, after it invested £10m in the firm Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Blog Post
03 Oct 2023
What to expect from HashiConf 2023
The Computer Weekly Developer Network team is off (virtually) to HashiConf Global. While our presence may be abstracted via cyberspace, the event is also of course staged in person between 10-12 ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
28 Sep 2023
Workday Rising 2023: The rise (and proliferation) of AI in workplace software
Workday staged the US leg of its annual user and partner conference series this September in San Francisco and the Computer Weekly Developer Network team was there to slot in its puncard and report ... Continue Reading
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News
28 Sep 2023
Strasbourg court condemns Turkey for jailing teacher for using ByLock encrypted messaging app
The case is expected to have implications for the use of digital evidence in prosecutions against users of other encrypted phone apps Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
28 Sep 2023
IoT seeks 5G Advanced possibilities with world’s first ambient IoT visibility platform
Internet of things specialist Wiliot enhances core ambient platform to include real-time humidity sensing – along with temperature and location sensing and carbon emissions measurement – for visibility into enterprise supply chains Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
28 Sep 2023
HPE drives Ryder Cup connectivity with Wi-Fi 6E, Private 5G
Tech provider delivers Athonet private 5G service alongside Aruba Networking Wi-Fi technology for the first time, providing connectivity for fans and operations staff at premier golf event Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
28 Sep 2023
EE claims network experience leadership among UK mobile operators
Latest guide to understanding the true experience on offer from the UK’s mobile operators sees not one market best company, but BT-owned comms provider scoops lion’s share of awards Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
28 Sep 2023
NTT, Qualcomm drive AI at the network edge
Mobile platform giant and leading IT infrastructure and services company invest in and accelerate the development of the 5G device ecosystem, including edge-as-a-service offering and 5G-enabled chipsets with AI models built in Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Blog Post
27 Sep 2023
Confluent Current 2023: Day two keynote
Confluent hosted day two of Current 2023 ‘next generation of Kafka Summit’ in San Jose, California this week. The Computer Weekly Open Source Insider team were in residence and ready to download - ... Continue Reading
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27 Sep 2023
Satcom market set for decade of expansion
Space-based connectivity sector set for much higher orbit as new satellite technology acts as catalyst for improved economics, including lower-capacity pricing and capability to provide higher provisioning rates per site Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
26 Sep 2023
Ericsson, Telefónica ink memorandum of understanding for Open RAN cloud evolution
Leading operator and global communications tech provider embark on collaboration to deal with shift in future mobile networks towards cloud-based open networks Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
26 Sep 2023
Northern Ireland to open largest 5G testbed set for smart manufacturing
UK authority on advanced digital technology announces launch of what it says will be the largest 5G testbed in Northern Ireland Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
26 Sep 2023
CBRS network infrastructure set to be $1.5bn opportunity by 2026
Study calculates that annual spending on LTE and 5G NR-based CBRS network infrastructure – which includes RAN, mobile core and transport network equipment – will boom over next three years Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
25 Sep 2023
Casi gets into gear with Hyundai to bring car subscriptions to Europe
Case teams with Hyundai to see its car subscription tech platform be the provider of all technical aspects needed to scale Mocean vehicle services to new European markets Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Definition
25 Sep 2023
Android Open Source Project (AOSP)
The Android Open Source Project (AOSP) is the repository of source code and the foundation which maintains it that is responsible for the core of the Android operating system. Continue Reading
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Definition
25 Sep 2023
sideloading
Sideloading is the installation of an application on a mobile device without using the device's official application distribution method. Continue Reading
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25 Sep 2023
Apple fixes three vulnerabilities found by spyware researchers
Apple has patched three more vulnerabilities uncovered by spyware and surveillance researchers at The Citizen Lab Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
25 Sep 2023
Virgin Media O2 trials connected farm of the future
UK operator enables mobile communication from anywhere on a farm, and installs network of sensors to monitor items such as soil conditions, machinery, livestock and land boundaries Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
22 Sep 2023
Peachtree Corners smart city gets traffic management solution into gear
Pioneer US smart city teams with Intelligent Traffic Control for vehicle control system that can be applied to existing infrastructure to measure traffic and predict and mitigate congestion for safer, more sustainable and efficient travel experience Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
22 Sep 2023
Intelsat checks in on Airbus to expand in-flight connectivity
Integrated satellite and terrestrial networks provider’s multi-orbit service will be available for factory and retrofit-installed in-flight connectivity systems as manufacturer further expands customer base for its built-in satcom connectivity solution aircraft families Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
22 Sep 2023
UK towns and cities gain funding to trial smart connectivity
Six areas across the UK awarded funding delivered through Smart Infrastructure Pilots Programme to test smart street lamps that can house electric vehicle charging hubs and boost wireless coverage Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
22 Sep 2023
Betacom, UScellular claim first for private-public hybrid 5G networks
Fourth-largest full-service wireless carrier in US strikes partnership with private wireless network provider to accelerate digital transformation for US enterprises, advancing Industry 4.0 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
21 Sep 2023
GSMA: 5G enters next phase
State of the union report on 5G notes focus over the next few years will be on improving coverage in less densely populated areas while also ramping up investment to support 5G standalone, 5G-Advanced use cases Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
20 Sep 2023
Starlink tops satellite performance ratings
As the space-based connectivity sector gains increasing momentum, research finds that market leading satellite provider hits high levels of customer satisfaction for users in France, Germany, Italy, New Zealand and the UK in Q2 2023 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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19 Sep 2023
Braverman puts pressure on Meta to pause end-to-end encryption plans
The home secretary is calling on Meta to halt its plans to introduce encrypted messaging services on Facebook and Instagram until the company puts measures in place to detect abuse Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
19 Sep 2023
EE updates 3G network closure dates
UK’s leading mobile operator releases more specific details about plans to devote spectrum resources to 4G and 5G services, and announces 3G scheme with charity Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
19 Sep 2023
Viavi projects gain Open Networks Ecosystem funding
Telecoms testing expert and partners gain slice of UK Department of Science, Innovation and Technology’s £88m 5G development fund to advance applications development over Open RAN networks Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
19 Sep 2023
MTN standardises on IoT connectivity platform
African mobile network operator standardises on Integra platform for its next-generation global eSIM IoT offering to provide connectivity, bundles, verticals and value-added services Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
18 Sep 2023
Satellite ecosystem launches drive to boost global connectivity
Report from global non-profit association of the satellite ecosystem finds doubling the population connected via satellite could generate global socio-economic benefits exceeding $250bn Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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18 Sep 2023
Satellite 5G networks to gain lucrative orbit over next seven years
Study predicts huge spike in additional revenue for satellite services operators for 5G comms to 2030, and outlined prospects for 6G networks, including coverage and throughput capabilities Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
18 Sep 2023
Texas A&M University deploys IP Wave optical solutions for private 5G network
Leading US applied research facility university deploys optical technology in private 5G network to support advanced experimentation, technology development, testing and evaluation across a range of disciplines Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
15 Sep 2023
Cash injection of £88m announced for UK 5G mobile network R&D
Latest part of UK government plan to boost mobile services sees funding awarded to 19 projects through the Open Networks Ecosystem (ONE) competition designed to demonstrate the feasibility and reliability of open 5G connectivity Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
15 Sep 2023
EdgeUno deploys Ciena to improve network connectivity in Brazil, Mexico
Leading Latin American communications and infrastructure company provider taps optical comms tech firm to add what it calls significant capacity to support cloud and on-demand services Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
14 Sep 2023
Google, Microsoft and Mozilla push browser updates to foil zero-day
A zero-day in Google’s Chrome browser was first reported by surveillance researchers at The Citizen Lab and Apple, but also affects other browsers Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
14 Sep 2023
Liquid opens tap on Kenya and Ethiopia fibre link
Cassava Technologies subsidiary announces two new cross-border fibre routes designed to allow for greater efficiency and reliable regional connectivity, both key to the economic development of key territories Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
13 Sep 2023
SES, Starlink claim cruise industry’s first integrated MEO-LEO service
Satellite provider cashes in on strong momentum of the maritime connectivity business, particularly in the cruise segment, claiming first end-to-end connectivity service delivering bandwidth capacity of up to 3 Gbps per ship Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Blog Post
13 Sep 2023
Hackajob CEO: Why soft skills matter for an enhanced developer experience
This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network written by Mark Chaffey, CEO of hackajob - a tech careers marketplace that aims to put power back in the hands of those working in ... Continue Reading
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12 Sep 2023
Samsung, Qualcomm claim 5G breakthrough
Mobile platform giant and leading comms tech provider reveal they have successfully delivered a technological innovation for 5G network speed, performance and flexibility Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
08 Sep 2023
Virgin Media O2 to begin switching off 3G network in 2025
As its network evolves and looking to enhance customer experience and improve services, VMO2 announces plans to pull plug on legacy mobile network to focus on upgrading faster, more reliable and energy-efficient infrastructure Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
08 Sep 2023
Apple patches Blastpass exploit abused by spyware makers
Apple has patched two vulnerabilities that formed an exploit chain which has been allegedly abused by spyware company NSO Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
07 Sep 2023
Mobile broadband approaches full regional reach in Asia-Pacific
Report from global mobile industry trade body finds mobile broadband networks are fundamental to national development in APAC as digital transformation accelerates Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
07 Sep 2023
UK minister fails to reassure tech companies over encryption risk
Technology companies say reassurances by government ministers that they have no intention of weakening end-to-end encrypted communication services do not go far enough Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
07 Sep 2023
Air Canada taps Intelsat for expanded fleet connectivity
Long-term relationship between satellite connectivity provider and Canada’s leading airline expands to include 100 additional aircraft equipped for Wi-Fi with craft using new antenna Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
07 Sep 2023
Hyundai to launch in-car payments in US
Hyundai will launch an in-car payments service in the US when the company’s latest car model is launched next year Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
06 Sep 2023
Qualcomm gets into higher gear with in-car connectivity
Leading mobile technology platform provider announces slew of deals with leading automotive manufacturers to deploy its Snapdragon-based services Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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06 Sep 2023
French supreme court dismisses legal challenge to EncroChat cryptophone evidence
Defence lawyers plan to appeal to the European Court of Human Rights after the French supreme court disallowed an appeal over the legality of EncroChat evidence Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
06 Sep 2023
German court unclear whether intercepted EncroChat cryptophone messages are legally admissible
Germany’s Federal Constitutional Court is waiting to hear five complaints that could decide whether data from the hacked EncroChat phone network can be lawfully used in German courts, but situation remains unclear for now Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
06 Sep 2023
Orange and Huawei seek platform opportunity in Saudi Arabia
Business services arm of leading operator and global communications technology provider cut key deals for internet of things, smart cities and cloud infrastructure in increasingly important part of EMEA region Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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05 Sep 2023
Zoom looks to transcend AI hype with Companion
Collaboration and comms technology firm makes further addition to comms platform to help improve collaboration and productivity through generative AI-powered assistant Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly