Mobile networking

EE and Three make strides, but no clear leader in UK 5G stakes

Latest figures from mobile network testing experts find UK consumers are the clear winners to emerge from continued 5G competition, though two players stand out in terms of download speeds Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

eero reveals Communities spirit for indoor connectivity

As multi-dwelling population rises, so do connectivity needs, and technology firm unveils purpose-built network management tool for managed properties designed to make it easier to deploy and manage mesh Wi-Fi Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Digital transformation to drive tenfold rise in 5G mobile connections in Asia-Pacific

Survey finds APAC’s uptake of 5G will continue gathering pace until the end of the decade, but barriers in certain countries mean the region still has one of the largest usage gaps in the world Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Subscriptions dip, jobs to be cut, but Virgin Media O2 sees positives in Q2

Second-quarter 2023 results see UK operator increase revenue generation and expand network with particular emphasis on full-fibre, but 2,000 employees set to be axed by the end of the year Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Tetra radio users’ comms may have been exposed for years

A number of flaws in the encryption algorithms used in the secure Tetra radio communications standard have potentially left users exposed to snooping Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Soracom teams with Skylo to deliver cloud-native IoT non-terrestrial network connectivity

Advanced IoT connectivity company inks deal with non-terrestrial network service provider to deliver cloud-native, space-based connectivity solutions Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Airbus extends Astrocast partnership to enhance satellite IoT technology 

Satellite internet of things tech provider extends business relationship with Defence and Space division of global aerospace leader Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Business segment boon for Vodafone in first quarter

As it works out how to merge business with erstwhile rival, UK operator posts first-quarter results showing green shoots of recovery, after fiscal 2023 leading to turnaround strategy based on customers, simplicity and growth Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

BT, OneWeb demonstrate high-speed satellite connectivity delivery to island community

UK’s leading telco and satellite communications provider join UK government to deliver high-speed, low-latency internet connectivity to island in country traditionally under served by high-speed broadband Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Commsignia wheels out vehicle-to-everything for bicycles

Vehicle-to-everything technology provider turns attention from four wheels to two, looking to apply technology expertise to solve traffic information issues from cycling and micro-mobility sectors Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

More ASEAN IT pros staying in their jobs

Global economic uncertainty and staff retention efforts by employers are keeping the region’s IT professionals longer in their jobs Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

BT Group taps Juniper to enable services at increased scale and quality

AI-driven networks provider selected by UK’s largest telecommunications group for technology to meet experience and sustainability requirements of network applications across broadband, mobile and fixed networks Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Vodafone deploys Ericsson single antenna technology to accelerate 5G roll-out

UK operator makes ‘game-changer’ in deployment of tech to increase 5G capacity without growing visual antenna footprint and do more with less, especially with regard to power consumption Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Utilities bank on satellite IoT to secure future of national power grids

Global research reveals three-quarters of electrical utilities leaders believe satellite connectivity and technology partnerships will help mitigate emerging industry threats over next five years Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Nokia, Starlink, Speedcast collaborate to drive private networks in Brazil

Comms tech firm and satellite broadband connectivity leader to expand coverage with LTE private wireless networks in Brazil Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Can Africa deliver on its ambitious digital transformation goal?

The African Union is targeting a continent-wide digital single market by 2030 and there's much progress being made, but some fundamental challenges have yet to be overcome Continue Reading

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• Bryan Glick, Editor in chief

Sateliot joins project to bring rural broadband connectivity out of the Ether

Provider of satellite constellation offering standard 5G IoT connectivity from space becomes member of European consortium looking to create a telecom network, bringing connectivity to 25 million people in rural areas Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Home Office failures on £2bn ESN project see “significant” costs to emergency services

Public Accounts Committee slams government for appearance of complacency in its confidence over much delayed, over-budget emergency services network and calls for revised delivery plan Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Satellite connectivity industry to gain even higher orbit

Reports from leading analysis firms predict strong growth in satellite connectivity sector as integration of satellite capabilities in mass-market smartphones marks significant leap in expanding connectivity to remote areas Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Ericsson to build European next-generation smart manufacturing and technology hub

Smart manufacturing and technology hub to serve as a collaborative space for co-developing cellular ecosystems and production techniques while reducing environmental impact Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

UK government to probe private network uses, security, resilience

Even though 5G private networks have been widely used over the past three years, UK government opens call for information on their use, risks and external threats Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Berlin ranked top smart city in Europe in 2023

Study finds German capital is the smart city centre of Europe and that in addition to connected lifestyles, such places are driving strong emissions savings in across the continent CO2e Savings set to reach 247 MMT by 2028 Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Telstra inks Starlink first as OneWeb gains Momentum for LATAM connectivity

Further expansion in satellite connectivity as leading Australia-based telco inks deal with Elon Musk-led satellite firm while enterprise connectivity services provider looks to LEO satellite operator to connect remote areas Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

OneWeb expands commercial service across Europe, US

Satellite connectivity services provider announces coverage of for the majority of the US and expands reach with 37 new countries in Europe added to footprint Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Next-generation mobile lands on Channel Islands with Jersey Telecom

Next-generation mobile comes to customers of largest telco on Channel Islands with 5G infrastructure using RAN, transport and cloud core to offer enhanced mobile connectivity Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

5G takes its intended place in UK mobile

Study from specialist network analyst finds mobile games and video users’ experience over 5G is more consistent and drops less at busy hours of the day than when using 4G infrastructures Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

5G can improve society more than AI

Vodafone reveals that over half of UK adults believe 5G has the potential to improve their day-to-day life, more so than artificial intelligence, and points to potentially massively lucrative 5G use cases Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Oxa strengthens leadership team to drive next phase of autonomous vehicle growth

Autonomous vehicle software developer bolsters executive leadership team with new chief product engineering officer and chief people officer Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Cisco looks to strengthen network assurance with intent to acquire SamKnows

Networking technology and services giant announces intent to acquire UK-based internet performance monitoring platform to extend its ThousandEyes network assessment stack to remote and hybrid workers Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Intelsat and Lintasarta expand Indonesian connectivity

Nearly 400 remote sites in the world’s largest archipelago have received first ever connectivity through deal between local telco and satellite operator Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Army enlists BT Wi-Fi to support smart bases project

Five-year contract covering more than 150 sites across UK to deliver managed Wi-Fi services and enhance security, improving experience for soldiers on bases, even in remote locations Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

SES-18 C-band satellite goes operational

New craft comes onstream in what is said to represent one of the final milestones as operator taps into expected rich vein of services based at key wireless spectrum band Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Nokia claims 5G fixed wireless access distance record

Finnish comms tech provider reveals test showing world-record download speed for 5G fixed wireless access that paves the way for cost-effective, extended-range, high-quality internet connectivity Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

HSBC leaving Canary Wharf headquarters

HSBC is to leave its current Canary Wharf headquarters by 2027 as hybrid-working policies reduce demand for office space Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Ericsson and Proptivity claim first with neutral host-led shared indoor 5G radio access

Leading comms tech provider and partner unveil shareable indoor 5G solution said to ‘vastly’ improve user experience and lower power consumption by up to 70% and equipment footprint by up to 80% compared with legacy technologies Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Vodafone unveils UK’s first consumer 5G standalone mobile network 5G Ultra

UK operator claims to be first of its kind in the country to offer a 5G Standalone network and that customers will be able to experience the most technologically advanced 5G network in the UK. Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Mid-band cloud on horizon but global 5G subs smash billion barrier

Research from comms tech provider shows global operators continue to invest in 5G, with mobile 5G subscriptions set to reach 1.5 billion globally by the end of 2023 and 4.6 billion by 2028 Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

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Hertz (Hz) is the standard unit of frequency in the International System of Units (SI). Continue Reading

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• Robert Sheldon

EE looks to ace Wimbledon 4G mobile capacity

Leading UK comms provider upgrades mobile network with small cell system and makes additional upgrades to existing sites in and around iconic London home of tennis tournament to head off traffic spike Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Virgin Media O2 extends Nokia 5G RAN deal

Leading comms tech provider continues business relationship with operator to improve connectivity in the UK and supply RAN equipment from its AirScale portfolio Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Huawei slams EU high-risk supplier claims as against principles of free trade

Comms tech giant comes out swinging against being singled out by EC commissioner as having high-risk supplier status in 5G mobile infrastructures Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Software République unveils H1st vision connected vehicle

Consortium introduces ‘revolution’ in mobility, with connected vehicle bringing together 20 concrete operational innovations, offering a ‘true experience’ beyond automotive mobility Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Qualcomm unveils video collaboration platform suite

Mobile technology giant unveils suite of artificial intelligence-based platforms focused on collaboration devices to accelerate design and deployment of variety video-conferencing product Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Consumers look ahead with caution as connected device usage increases

Survey shows connected device usage on the rise in the US, with 5G a catalyst for driving smartphone upgrades during the past year. Yet inflation and the global cost-of-living crisis are making consumers take a cautious approach to spending Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Vodafone, Three merge UK businesses

Leading telcos come together to create UK’s third large-scale UK operator designed to level competitive playing field and increase competition to UK’s two leading converged operators Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

UK government unveils plan to boost connectivity

UK authorities announce scheme to improve connectivity across the country, with satellite-based service kicking off in Scottish islands, a new smart street furniture programme and an agreement with Australia to increase telecoms diversity Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Enterprise and industrial metaverses exceeding expectations

Across use cases, particularly industrial and enterprise, early metaverse adopters report benefits more often than companies still in the planning phase, with capex reduction and sustainability showing largest difference Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

SES CEO to step down

As the market environment rapidly changes and grows substantially, leading satellite operator’s chief executive announces departure Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Elisa taps Ericsson for 5G standalone first

Nordic operator and leading comms tech provider claim successful launch of in-service software upgrade capability dual-mode 5G Core solution that powers live production 5G standalone network Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

KDDI looks for power reduction through TIP Backbone Routers

KDDI to deploy Telecom Infra Project distributed disaggregated backbone routers to carry live internet traffic to help reduce power consumption Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Government to test rural broadband options with £7m fund

Government to fund tests of technologies that could be issued to improve internet connectivity for rural communities Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

NBN unveils uncapped data plan for remote Australia

Following a successful trial to examine delivery of an improved satellite service, including the capability to achieve faster burst speeds of up to 100Mbps, an uncapped usage plan has been launched to address data needs of rural Australia Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Qualcomm beefs up Snapdragon Space XR Developer Platform for immersive future

Mobile platform technology giant launches immersive technology designed to create a cross-device, extended and augmented reality ecosystem that will enable head-worn experiences from existing smartphone applications Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Europe’s cellular networks viable alternatives to broadband, LEO satellites

Research finds that 5G download speeds of nearly 1Gbps were found in four out of the top five cities tested, and were equal to that of satellite and fixed networks Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

BT claims UK first with 5G-enabled, immersive, interactive simulation experience

Leading UK telco launches connected spaces that offer fully immersive experiences by combining interactive 360-degree video content with extended reality technology Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Shanghai ranked world’s top smart city for 2023

Research shows savings from smart city deployments reaching $249bn globally, with Asia and North America dominating list of top switched-on urban environments Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Oxbotica scales mission under new brand

Leading autonomous vehicles logistics firm changes name to reflect global vision and go-to-market strategy in North America for its suite of self-driving software and services. Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

WBA releases standardised technical framework for operator-managed Wi-Fi

Report from global wireless ecosystem proposes interoperable reference architecture for managed Wi-Fi deployment, operation, remote management and diagnostics of home networks Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Qualcomm drives Opel connectivity, aligns with Microsoft for on-device AI

Mobile platform provider announces partnership to make generative AI more affordable, reliable and private by moving queries and inferencing to edge devices and provider’s infotainment platform for small car bestseller Continue Reading

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• Claire Cormack

Soracom claims North America’s largest IoT coverage area

Advanced connectivity provider’s US-MAX plan aims to offer multicarrier IoT services across leading mobile network providers including AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Sateliot, S4IoT look to increase global food security with beehive monitoring technology

Low-Earth orbit nanosatellite constellation to deliver 5G satellite connectivity to allow beekeepers to monitor the temperature, weight and humidity of beehives and track pollination Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Contract wins in UK, Australia as Motorola unveils integrated public safety technology suite

City of London Police, UK Department of Justice and Fire and Rescue New South Wales take on suite of services designed to offer seamless collaboration between frontline teams, vehicles and control rooms Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Connectivity issues cost UK economy millions

Study shows investment from UK government in cellular connectivity is holding back businesses, especially in rural areas Continue Reading

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• Claire Cormack

UK government announces tender for user services on emergency services network

Next phase in controversial mobile network for UK emergency services sees request for Mobile Services Supplier to provide radio access network infrastructure and related services in contract valued over £900m Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Citymesh deploys Nokia turnkey 5G-connected drone platform for emergency services

Comms tech provider’s drone platform to offer secure 5G-connected drone services across Belgium, with remotely managed, real-time aerial data collection to allow emergency services to make informed responses Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Vodafone to axe 11,000 jobs in Europe after ‘not good enough’ financial year

Axe set to swing on Vodafone staff after fiscal year 2023 shows performance slowdown, with turnaround strategy to be based on customers, simplicity and growth Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

CW Innovation Awards: Transdev Sydney Ferries taps 5G to improve public safety

Moving to a 5G network has significantly improved video quality and reduced the time needed to scour hours of footage, enabling the ferry operator to quickly investigate customer cases Continue Reading

ServiceNow looks to transform retail IoT and beyond with G2K acquisition

Digital workflow company to add AI-based smart IoT technology provider to its portfolio to enable businesses to use digital and in-store data with enterprise-grade business processes Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Intelsat expands Hispasat partnership to boost in-flight connectivity

Global provider of broadband connectivity products and services for aviation inks deal with LATAM and European satellite operator Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Consumers, operators and governments drive Fixed Wireless Access market

Analyst predicts rosy future ahead for Fixed Wireless Access as 5G flourishes on a global basis, becoming a major source of revenue for operators globally over the next seven years Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Solid Q2 sees Amdocs make acquisition, drive international partnerships

Communications software and services provider announces record second quarter revenues with high rate of successful project deployment Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

ThinkWiFi launches first Kenyan commercial outdoor deployment of TIP OpenWiFi

Kenya’s largest ISP dedicated exclusively to rural and peri-urban markets teams with free, uncapped internet operator to provide disaggregated, open-source Wi-Fi network funded through digital advertising monetisation model Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

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

Telia taps Ericsson to switch on private 5G network

Ericsson and Telia launch the Baltic region’s first enterprise 5G private network in Estonia to enable smart factory transformation Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Qualcomm hits accelerator on connected vehicles with Autotalks acquisition plan

Adding mileage to its strategy to go up a gear with its automotive offers, mobile platform provider announces intention to buy specialist vehicle-to-everything fabless semiconductor company Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Welsh Water turns on CPaaS tap for enhanced customer experiences

Not-for-profit water company deploys CPaaS-based video comms services to optimise operations, budget control and solve customer issues more quickly Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Sateliot joins GSMA, inks standard roaming agreements

Global trade association for mobile comms industry welcomes provider of satellite-based 5G IoT services as an operator member, signing contracts for standard roaming with more than 100 operators Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Vodafone enables ITN Coronation TV coverage with 5G network slice

Coronation broadcast first in UK to be enabled by a public 5G standalone network, with leading news provider using mobile network for swift and secure transfer of coverage from remote sites to newsroom Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Maritime bandwidth capacity demand set to increase 20-fold by 2032

Research finds maritime connectivity market showing high-bandwidth prices adhered to expected downward trends as non-geostationary orbit constellations take to the sea to meet rising demand for satellite bandwidth Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Wi-Fi, existing network functions critical to successful private enterprise 5G

Research paper highlights the needs and use cases for Wi-Fi 6 and private 5G as a fundamental part of converged, access-agnostic connectivity portfolios rather than using parallel infrastructure Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

European space and comms firms eye up IRIS² constellation opportunity

After signing off on its Galileo and Copernicus constellations, EC tenders for supply of new secure and resilient connectivity infrastructure for European governments, businesses and citizens Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Scottish residents and businesses in £75m 4G investment boost

First UK government-funded phone mast upgrade activated in Scottish borders to give major 4G mobile coverage boost to community Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Nokia claims first CE-certified 5G automated drone-in-a-box service

Comms tech giant declares first-mover status with CE-certified turnkey drone-in-a-box offering, designed to meet the needs of public safety agencies, smart cities, construction, energy and defence organisations Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

M1 doubles down on maritime 5G

Seafarers will be able to access telemedicine services while out at sea, among other maritime 5G applications M1 is rolling out in Singapore’s waters Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

Data a driving force at Aston Martin Formula One

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we speak to Aston Martin Formula One’s Clare Lansley to find out how digital transformation helps the team to move further up the F1 grid. We explore how automation and AI is helping businesses tackle rising costs and also look into the maturity of Industry 4.0 initiatives. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

From Nokia to Merge Mansion: Helsinki’s tech expertise is sparking a new era for global gaming

Helsinki has a reputation as the go-to place for game development, and now the city’s tech community is taking gaming into new areas Continue Reading

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• Matthew Staff

UK Emergency Alert Test sparks cyber fraud warning

Fraudsters and scammers are likely to use the upcoming test of the UK's new mobile Emergency Alert system as bait in their attacks, while misinformation and conspiracy theories spread Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

EE claims ‘monster’ 4G connectivity for further 1,500 UK rural communities

BT-owned mobile operator claims milestone under government’s Shared Rural Network programme and announces expansion of 4G network to 1,500 rural communities across UK Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Volvo gets into gear with Qualcomm to drive connectivity for EX90 Excellence

Mobile chip and platform provider’s Snapdragon Digital Chassis deployed by car giant to enable highly connected driving experiences in EX90 and EX90 Excellence vehicles Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

2022 becomes ‘graduation year’ as 5G reaches global tipping point

Seventh annual 5G progress report from provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions finds 47 of world’s 70 largest economies now have active 5G networks, with diverse and widespread interest in mmWave across the globe Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Qualcomm unveils solutions to enable new industrial applications, scale IoT ecosystem

Chip giant’s latest IoT solutions designed to deliver superior performance, advanced connectivity and next-gen processing for a wide range of use cases for smart buildings, enterprises, retail and industrial automation Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Industry 4.0 usage matures across industrial campuses

Nokia and ABI Research announce results of study highlighting the progress and plans for enterprise infrastructure investments in several key sectors made over the past year Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

RWTH Aachen looks for educational edge with private 5G

Global IT infrastructure and services company announces a live private 5G installation for a leading university in Germany to support and develop research, innovation and education Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Cellcom, Parallel Wireless pilot independent 5G network in Israel

Leading Israeli cellular provider and Open RAN software platform launch what they claim is a unique, first-of-its-kind experiment to deploy a standalone fifth-generation network for autonomous 5G applications Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Government launches Smart Data Council to lower utility bills

The council aims to find ways to use and encourage uptake of smart data to make it easier to switch utility providers and save money Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

Zayo expands connectivity with fastest direct network from Manchester to New York City

Future-ready network and tailored edge services provider adds to 16 fibre and route miles, marking additional transatlantic cable connection Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

San Francisco Giants hits home run for Extreme Networks with Wi-Fi 6E first

Technology implementation at the home of renowned baseball team set to improve fan experience and create operational efficiencies Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

NTT flies with SES for satellite-based enterprise edge and private 5G network

Global IT infrastructure and services company teams with satellite operator to combine expertise in networking, enterprise managed services and O3b mPOWER satellites to deliver reliable connectivity to enterprises Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Careful regard needed to identify and prioritise 5G mmWave use cases

While 24-100 GHz band of 5G comms increasingly used for indoor/outdoor congested network hot zones, fixed wireless access and indoor enterprise, analyst cautions that deployment of 5G mmWave technology poses challenges beyond physical characteristics Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

The new shape of design in the age of Industry 4.0

The modern manufacturing process has evolved over the last decades to the point where there are many interconnected disciplines taking place, often at the same time. With the advent of advanced comms technologies, interconnections are taking on a whole new paradigm for engineering. Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly