Mobile networking

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

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

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Need for ‘significant’ public and private investment in UK infrastructure

Second long-term review sets out role of digital infrastructure in supporting economic growth in UK, but stresses importance of government continuing to support network competition and market deployment Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

The 3 different types of 5G technology for enterprises

5G isn't a single flavor of cellular technology; it's three flavors, and each one can enable advanced capabilities, such as ultrareliable low latency and IoT connectivity. Continue Reading

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• Michaela Goss, Senior Site Editor

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Open RAN revenue falls but 5G remains on track

New research showed the market for Open RAN, a once-promising 5G enabler, has slowed down. Challenges persist, but experts expect 5G to continue to grow with Open RAN involvement. Continue Reading

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• Deanna Darah, Site Editor

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Deutsche Telekom unveils new global enterprise network

Global network to use operator’s globally distributed mobile networks and AWS global backbone Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

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

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Qualcomm teams with Charter, EE to accelerate Wi-Fi 7 future

Comms platform giant partners with leading comms providers in UK and US to roll out Wi-Fi 7 tech to consumers. Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Cook Islands schools to get wired broadband

Schools in the Cook Islands, which have been relying on satellite connectivity for teaching and learning, will get access to wired broadband via two Pacific submarine cables over the next three years Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

Cut through 5G hype with the latest insights

Network complexity has made 5G difficult for telecom providers to enable, which has delayed global development. These insights examine the status of 5G. Continue Reading

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• Deanna Darah, Site Editor

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Singapore firefighters don smartglasses for equipment inspections

Firefighters from the Singapore Civil Defence Force will employ smartglasses equipped with computer vision and 5G capabilities to perform visual inspections of their equipment Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Wi-Fi 7 to play fundamental role in transforming work

Study from wireless technology trade association shows latest version of Wi-Fi standard will enable enterprise, Industry 4.0, medical, smart city and other applications that are impractical or impossible with wired and other wireless technologies Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

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

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Deutsche Telekom-led consortium demos multi-supplier non-real-time RAN optimisation

Partnership sees trail of non-real-time radio access network intelligent controller technology based on O-RAN specifications to bring intelligence and programmability to RAN by enabling third-party applications to manage and optimise radio resources Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

TDC taps Ericsson to launch first 5G Standalone network in Denmark

Danish operator switches on 5G Standalone network to offer consumers, enterprises and industries opportunities across self-driving cars, remote work, healthcare and mission-critical operations Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Vodafone begins volume deployment of OpenRAN across England and Wales

In the largest deployment of the technology in the country, leading UK operator announces that it is replacing legacy technology with virtualised OpenRAN on 2,500 sites across Wales and South-West England Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Industrial gateways gain as global satellite IoT subscriber base gains higher orbit

Studies reveal growing importance of satellite platforms in propelling growth in uptake of IoT technology for which essential devices in industry are steadily growing in number Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

SES furthers Asian satellite broadband services reach with Telemor

Satellite operator’s medium-Earth orbit system chosen to enable mobile operator in Timor-Leste to deliver improved broadband services across the island country in Asia Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

5G network slicing value hits $19bn but growth stalls

Research finds that much anticipated and increasingly investigated aspect of next-gen mobiles has hit complexity headwinds, leading to slowdown in expansion market that is nearing $20bn in value Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

8x8 adds to AI self-service capabilities with voice interactions for customer assistant

Open beta programme sees launch of service based on conversational artificial intelligence designed to allow contact centre customers to add voice self-service capabilities Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Supersport Park stadium introduces OpenWiFi to drive connectivity experience 

Deployment at the 22,000-seater Supersport Park cricket ground in South Africa marks the first use of TIP infrastructure and software capabilities to enable increased business opportunities as well as improved customer experience Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Huawei, Ericsson ink long-term patent cross-licensing agreement

Rival tech firms and contributors of standard essential patents for mobile communication recognise value of each other’s intellectual property in agreement designed to create stronger patent environment Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

BT, Nokia team to boost 5G SA capabilities to meet future demand

Offering a boost in performance for its future 5G standalone network, leading UK telco teams with comms tech provider to demonstrate enhanced 5G SA uplink performance through aggregation of two spectrum carriers Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

VMware appoints Federated Wireless to deliver private 4G, 5G mobile networks

Set to become initially available before the fourth quarter of 2023, managed connectivity service to accelerate edge digital transformation Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Midco and Plume partner to ‘revolutionise’ Wi-Fi experience for small businesses

US provider of fibre and fixed wireless technology services teams with SaaS experience platform to launch Wi-Fi 6 solution designed to ensure superior wireless coverage, tailored to the needs of small businesses Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Tata Communications launches global, 5G Roaming Lab

Global digital ecosystem enabler announces launch of cloud-based 5G Roaming Laboratory to allow trial of 5G standalone network use cases before introducing services to enterprise customers Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

The right digital tools on the go for SMEs

SMEs should look out for business laptops that come with the performance, durability and easy management to empower their hybrid workforce to be more productive while on the move Continue Reading

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• Siew TH

Police worker could have put investigation into EncroChat encrypted phone network at risk

A police intelligence analyst admitted tipping-off a criminal contact that police had infiltrated the EncroChat encrypted phone network Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

Vodafone, Ericsson successfully trial cloud gaming on 5G Standalone network slice

Trial at Coventry University said to showcase the transformative power of 5G Standalone network slicing Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

5G, eSIM now a must for IoT enterprises

Despite a recent step back by some tech players, research finds that enterprises are still embracing the internet of things and embedded subscriber identity module technology and are seeing positive outcomes Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Manchester United begins Extreme approach to upgraded Wi-Fi

Just a year after becoming football club’s official Wi-Fi network solutions and Wi-Fi analytics provider, cloud networking services provider kicks off new season with upgraded wireless infrastructure for the Red Devils Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Cisco to boost internet of things offer with Working Group Two

Networking technology and services giant looks to enhance internet of things proposition with strategic acquisition of Norwegian pioneer of API consumable and programmable cloud native mobile services platform. Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

BT, Ericsson claim 5G first with wideband FDD trial

UK’s top telco and leading global comms tech provider reveal results of trial demonstrated the benefits of configuring spectrum to pave way to standalone mobile networks supporting advanced applications Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Cisco: Hybrid work needs to get better

Cisco’s head of collaboration and security talks up the state of hybrid work and calls for organisations to create magnets rather than mandates for workers to collaborate in the workplace Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

Three UK expands business offering with device management proposition

Cloud-based offering to enable UK operator to offer businesses ability to manage over-the-air configuration of devices, simplifying complex IT admin while securely increasing employee productivity Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

DISH Network pivots to 5G as it recombines with EchoStar

Almost 15 years since they split, US communications and media companies enter definitive agreement to recombine to create global connectivity company and cash in on US 5G sector Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Increased security, resilience key drivers for 5G private mobile networks adoption

Study from global provider of automated test and assurance solutions for networks Spirent highlights critical importance of service-level management to enable enterprise business outcome Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

MPs warn about growing prevalence of tech-enabled domestic abuse

The UK government must take action to prevent perpetrators from being able to use connected or smart technologies to conduct their domestic abuse, a select committee has warned Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Solid Q2 results as Three builds 100th Shared Rural Network site

In midst of dealing with strategic merger with erstwhile rival, telco announces construction completion of 100 sites as part of network build-out designed to provide 4G connectivity to 37,000+ rural premises across the UK Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Vodafone teams with DCC to upgrade Britain’s smart meter system

UK operator provides 4G and IoT expertise to help company responsible for overseeing and managing the UK’s smart meter infrastructure deliver on strategy to develop, manage and optimise energy assets Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

UK government explores plan to open £160m satellite broadband fund

Second UK government connectivity funding announcement in two days sees plan to expand space-based broadband and 5G coverage for remote areas Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly