Mobile technology
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News
13 May 2024
Maria 01 rolls out ambitious pan-Europe startup plan
Ten-year plan will see pan-Nordic tech startup ecosystem based in Finnish capital Continue Reading
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Feature
07 May 2024
Polar Bear Pitching: Hot mobile apps come in from the cold
Flexing its current technological muscle, the city of Oulu in Finland shows that in addition to being a hub of 5G and 6G development, it is also a hot house for mobile apps, even from a hole in the ice Continue Reading
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News
11 Nov 2022
Qualcomm claims 5G standalone mmWave milestone in China
Noting 5G standalone mmWave is poised to unlock new capabilities for enterprises, mobile chip giant reveals high-level mmWave performance in anticipation of commercial deployment in China Continue Reading
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News
10 Nov 2022
5G industry innovates towards next-generation wireless networks
New whitepaper from industry trade organisation for leading telecommunications service providers and manufacturers explores foundations of 6G wireless communications in 2030 and beyond Continue Reading
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News
10 Nov 2022
OneWeb spreads satellite connectivity wings into Asia and Africa
UK government-backed satellite broadband provider announces distribution partnership with satellite service company in Oman and the Middle East, and appoints connectivity services provider for government and enterprise customers across Africa Continue Reading
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News
10 Nov 2022
Ericsson, Technical University of Sofia to prepare students for 5G-ready future
Leading Bulgarian education establishment collaborates with comms tech provider to deploy programme that builds 5G ICT skills for the future, including 64 hours of training on 5G technology and standards Continue Reading
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News
10 Nov 2022
SES Eagle-1 to fly on Arianespace to offer quantum connectivity
Launch date confirmed for Eagle-1 satellite for European Space Agency’s end-to-end quantum key distribution system Continue Reading
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News
08 Nov 2022
Samsung claims 5G mmWave FWA milestone in Australia
Company set up to run Australian national broadband infrastructure hits milestones in 5G mobile during trials, achieving what is said to be an industry-leading speed of 1.75Gbps at a distance of 10km Continue Reading
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News
08 Nov 2022
TIP 5G plans to pave the way to transform private 5G network economics
Following what it says was a successful trial led by a group dedicated to the key element of next-generation mobile networks, TIP 5G releases connectivity blueprint Continue Reading
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News
07 Nov 2022
Motorola plots Emergency Services Network exit
On the back of a stinging report, Motorola begins exit strategy from UK Emergency Services Network, which is revealed to have acted as a $147m fixed asset impairment Continue Reading
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News
07 Nov 2022
InterDigital awarded five Horizon Europe 6G flagship projects
EU’s smart networks and services joint undertaking announces funding for 35 flagship mobile network projects based on 6G technology worth €250m Continue Reading
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News
04 Nov 2022
UK government approach to space industry lacks coherence and investment
As satellite broadband industry rockets, report from Commons Science and Technology Committee criticises government’s failures in key technical areas and continues to question value to taxpayer of OneWeb joint venture Continue Reading
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News
04 Nov 2022
Networks division stars as SES shows solid Q3 2022
Global satellite operator continues to benefit from its pivot away from video and to business connectivity, reporting a positive third quarter but continued revenue decline for its video business Continue Reading
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News
04 Nov 2022
Virgin Media O2 claims strong strategic and operational progress in Q3
UK comms provider publishes third-quarter results highlighting accelerated Ebitda growth since merger of mobile telco and cable operator Continue Reading
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News
02 Nov 2022
Alibaba Cloud debuts cloud-powered laptop
Alibaba Cloud launches a cloud-powered laptop that will enable mobile workers to crunch compute-intensive workloads without the need for more powerful machines Continue Reading
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Blog Post
01 Nov 2022
Logitech MX Master 3S for business & MX Keys combo (Gen 2)
Logitech makes quite good kit. In fairness, Logitech makes really pretty good desktop accessories – and it also makes gamepads, joysticks, speakers, headphones, trackballs, scanners and a whole ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
01 Nov 2022
API series - SnapLogic: An engineer's view of the API universe
These thoughts on API management form part of the Computer Weekly Developer Network’s API series and come from Kamakshi Narayan in her role as director of product management at SnapLogic - the ... Continue Reading
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Opinion
31 Oct 2022
How to build consumer trust with a privacy-by-design approach
Undertaken with the right mindset and technology, privacy by design delivers value to consumers and builds trust for the long term Continue Reading
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News
31 Oct 2022
EE takes AIR for greater energy efficiency in revamped 5G radio net
BT Group mobile division deploys Swedish comms tech provider’s Massive MIMO radio equipment across key UK sites, accelerating 5G deployment Continue Reading
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News
31 Oct 2022
Scotland 5G Centre officially launches its 5G Innovation Hub in Ayrshire
National centre for accelerating the deployment and adoption of 5G in Scotland and realising its economic and societal potential unveils latest hub in Ayrshire in partnership with Vodafone and HALO Continue Reading
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News
31 Oct 2022
Huawei launches all-band 5G series
Chinese comms tech provider unveils new concept in next-generation mobile communications with set of solutions designed to facilitate the evolution of all bands to 5G infrastructure Continue Reading
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News
31 Oct 2022
Cyber crime officer says French legal challenges to EncroChat are ‘hype’
Matthieu Audibert, officer of the French Gendarmerie’s cyber space command, gets into a spat with defence lawyers on Twitter over the lawfulness of evidence from the hacked phone network EncroChat Continue Reading
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News
28 Oct 2022
Virgin Media O2 trials 5G drone in Snowdonia
Comms operator trials new 5G drone technology to increase safety for millions of visitors at North Wales national park, delivering network coverage to remote areas and helping emergency services to respond to distress calls better Continue Reading
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News
27 Oct 2022
Government ups cyber support for elderly, vulnerable web users
DCMS announces a funding boost to help the elderly, disabled and other vulnerable groups stay safe online and avoid being misled by disinformation Continue Reading
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Blog Post
27 Oct 2022
What to expect from Qualys QSC 2022
After an insightful first year in 2021, the Computer Weekly Developer Network team is headed back for second helpings at Qualys QSC 2022. With a solid focus on security issues (obviously, because ... Continue Reading
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News
27 Oct 2022
LinkedIn adds new features to safeguard user privacy, security
Social media platform is adding a number of features and systems designed to protect legitimate users from inauthentic profiles and activity Continue Reading
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News
27 Oct 2022
FYUZ 2022: TIP upgrades Testing and Validation Framework to accelerate deployment
Global community designed to drive infrastructure services to advance global connectivity establishes upgraded Testing and Validation Framework to allow accelerated deployment of open and disaggregated products Continue Reading
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News
26 Oct 2022
Vodafone accelerates pace of Open RAN development
UK operator accelerates its plan to support the development of Open RAN systems, working with electronic firms in the US and Asia, and has announced plans for a 5G Open RAN commercial pilot in Germany Continue Reading
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News
26 Oct 2022
NTT DoCoMo, Vodafone team to drive Open RAN system integration, efficiency
UK and Japanese operators agree to cooperate to bring the benefits of open radio access networks to a wider operator and supplier community, exchanging their respective expertise and technologies Continue Reading
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News
25 Oct 2022
Apple patches new iPhone zero-day
Apple’s latest patch fixes yet another zero-day, as security issues keep surfacing in its mobile products Continue Reading
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News
25 Oct 2022
Dutch lawyers raise human rights concerns over hacked cryptophone data
Dutch defence lawyers say in an open letter that there is a risk of unfair trials unless they are allowed to test the reliability and legitimacy of hacked cryptophone evidence Continue Reading
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News
25 Oct 2022
FYUZ 2022: Rakuten Symphony publishes ‘definitive’ guide to OpenRAN Security
Asian operator announces what it calls industry-first guide on open radio access network, aiming to show that such infrastructures and cloud-native networks are as secure and trustworthy as any other open cloud-based operation in any other industry Continue Reading
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News
25 Oct 2022
Sainsbury’s outsources for cloud-first benefits
Retailer signs multi-year IT services contract with Tata Consultancy Services to support move to cloud-first strategy Continue Reading
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News
25 Oct 2022
UK finance regulator investigates big tech finance threats and benefits
The UK financial services regulator is gathering information about the benefits and targets of big tech firms offering financial services Continue Reading
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News
25 Oct 2022
Germany: European Court of Justice asked to rule on legality of hacked EncroChat phone evidence
Berlin’s Regional Court has asked the European Court of Justice to answer questions about whether the use of hacked EncroChat phone evidence complies with European law Continue Reading
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News
25 Oct 2022
5G to defy recession over the next 12 months
Study predicts that operator‑billed 5G service revenue will escape the effects of inclement economic conditions and grow by 60% year on year at the end of 2023 from the $195bn expected in 2022 Continue Reading
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News
25 Oct 2022
Freshwave, Clear Channel take 4G connectivity across London
Connectivity infrastructure-as-a-service provider collaborates with leading UK connectivity provider to deliver connected bus shelters across East London borough Continue Reading
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Blog Post
24 Oct 2022
Back to the Future: The Astro Slide 5G from Planet Computers
Years ago, I owned a Psion Organiser, which, at the time, was the perfect device for taking notes using thumb typing. The Nokia Communicator 9000 series took the concept a stage further, adding a ... Continue Reading
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News
24 Oct 2022
Greater Manchester Combined Authority, Cisco collaborate for inclusive, digital region
Networking tech giant and local council unveil region-wide, secure, digital infrastructure to underpin transformation of public services in social innovation programme designed to boost digital skills, innovation with SMEs and access to services Continue Reading
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Blog Post
22 Oct 2022
API series - OctoML: ML APIs need to take a lesson from their ancestors
This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network written by Jason Knight in his role as chief product officer at OctoML -- the company is known for its work bringing DevOps agility to ... Continue Reading
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News
21 Oct 2022
Turkcell deploys TIP distributed disaggregated backbone router
Global community of companies and organisations set up to drive infrastructure services to advance global connectivity announces its deployment of the first-ever distributed disaggregated backbone router internet gateway offering Continue Reading
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News
21 Oct 2022
Did Truss authorise ‘war risk’ provocation over Black Sea?
A UK Boeing RC-135W Rivet Joint spy plane was ordered to approach Russian territory in a Cold-War-style provocation just days after Liz Truss’s mini-budget collapsed Continue Reading
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News
19 Oct 2022
Lloyds Bank launches innovation sandbox
Banking group establishes a sandbox where fintechs can build and test applications for Lloyds Continue Reading
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News
18 Oct 2022
Skype’s legacy and the rise of the ‘new Nordics’
Estonia and other Baltic states could be part of a ‘new Nordics’ of technology innovation Continue Reading
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News
17 Oct 2022
CMA issues proposals to prevent emergency services being overcharged for Airwave network
UK competition watchdog unveils proposals to restrict how much Motorola can charge emergency services to use mobile radio network Continue Reading
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News
17 Oct 2022
Travel apps leave users unsatisfied when facing delays, changes
Survey reveals negative user experiences of global travel and hospitality apps, with quarter of UK travellers reliant on apps for flights and accommodation Continue Reading
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News
14 Oct 2022
Nokia deploys 5G private wireless for cycling World Championships
Comms tech provider to show how 5G SA private wireless networks can augment spectator and media experience for UCI World Championships Continue Reading
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News
14 Oct 2022
Malicious WhatsApp add-on highlights risks of third-party mods
Kaspersky researchers discovered a malicious version of a widely used WhatsApp messenger mod, highlighting the risks of using so-called mods Continue Reading
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News
14 Oct 2022
5G adoption increasing rapidly, but failing to hit heightened expectations
Leading comms tech provider finds next wave of next-gen communications well under way – but significant portion also underwhelmed by 5G services Continue Reading
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News
14 Oct 2022
Protecting children by scanning encrypted messages is ‘magical thinking’, says Cambridge professor
Ross Anderson argues in a rebuttal to GCHQ experts that using artificial intelligence to scan encrypted messaging services is the wrong approach to protecting children and preventing terrorism Continue Reading
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News
13 Oct 2022
Mobile telecoms lab opens in UK West Midlands
New UK Telecoms Lab to be located in one of the UK’s fastest growing tech sectors, valued at £15.3bn, with the benefit of creating significant high-skilled, high-tech jobs Continue Reading
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News
13 Oct 2022
UK government needs to rapidly fulfil full-fibre ambitions
Review of progress of the government’s Future Telecoms Infrastructure Review identifies 5G and full-fibre roll-out as key factors to achieve nationwide economic growth Continue Reading
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E-Zine
13 Oct 2022
CW Middle East: Qatar strengthens cyber defences ahead of FIFA World Cup
Being the first Arab country to host the World Cup is pressure enough on Qatar, but there is also a massive cyber security challenge associated with any event of this magnitude. Read about its preparations. Also in this issue, find out about the unique challenges of hiring IT professionals in Saudi Arabia. Continue Reading
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News
12 Oct 2022
Finance regulator cracks down on use of messaging apps
The Financial Conduct Authority is taking a closer look at how staff at banks are using WhatsApp in work Continue Reading
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News
12 Oct 2022
Qualcomm unveils next-gen MR, VR devices based on Snapdragon platform
New premium-tier extended reality platform is said to deliver 50% higher sustained power and 30% improved thermal performance to enable more immersive metaverse experiences in smaller, lighter form factors Continue Reading
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News
12 Oct 2022
Major PC providers experience a massive fall in PC shipments
Gartner’s preliminary market data for the PC industry show the boom experienced during the pandemic is over Continue Reading
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News
12 Oct 2022
French Supreme Court rejects EncroChat verdict after lawyers question secrecy over hacking operation
France’s Supreme Court has sent a case back to the court of appeal after police failed to disclose technical details of EncroChat hacking operation Continue Reading
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News
11 Oct 2022
Boingo Wireless claims commercial use first with open source software for Wi-Fi 6E
Telecom Infra Project hits new milestone as wireless operator expands its converged technology portfolio with new flexible Wi-Fi architecture to streamline network deployments Continue Reading
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Blog Post
11 Oct 2022
IFS Unleashed 2022: Live keynote show report
Once simply known as IFS World Conference, the last pre-pandemic gathering from the US and European-headquartered cloud enterprise software company was called ‘For The Challengers’ - a nod of sorts ... Continue Reading
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News
11 Oct 2022
Gitex 2022: Avaya aims for innovation without disruption as it reveals cloud comms partners
Global communications and collaboration firm showcases business outcomes at leading expo and announces new strategic partnership with conversational AI provider and cloud telecoms and technology solutions company Continue Reading
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News
11 Oct 2022
Nokia launches SaaS for fixed networks portfolio
Comms tech giant intros software as a service for fixed networks portfolio line-up covering broadband and Wi-Fi controller, as well as operational tools Continue Reading
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Blog Post
10 Oct 2022
API series - OutSystems: Process purity, how to avoid ‘bad’ automation
As we connect more systems, applications, compute resources and containerised entities to each other through the neural networking connections offered by APIs, there is a clear and present need to ... Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Oct 2022
Online marketplace momentum ushers in new era for retailers
Superdrug is the latest in a growing list of retailers to launch its own online marketplace, joining B&Q, Boots and others in driving a new era for UK retail Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Oct 2022
Morrisons joins the fast-growing retail media movement
More retailers are becoming publishers as they realise the potential of their online assets, helping to fuel a new fast-growth segment of digital marketing – and Morrisons is no exception Continue Reading
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Blog Post
07 Oct 2022
API series - NetFoundry: The tug of war between API access & security
This is a contributed piece for the Computer Weekly Developer Network’s API series written by Galeal Zino in his capacity as co-founder and CEO of NetFoundry – the company is the originator and ... Continue Reading
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News
07 Oct 2022
Oracle unveils 5G cloud-native network analytics suite
Data giant claims to put communications network data analytics function first with portfolio of statistical and predictive 5G network core analytics services Continue Reading
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News
07 Oct 2022
Bolt drivers take legal action over employment status
Drivers argue they have been wrongly classified as self-employed, and are seeking backdated wages and holiday pay Continue Reading
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News
07 Oct 2022
Broadcasters reveal 5G, satellite connectivity deployment for live coverage of Queen’s funeral
Standalone 5G network in a box and integrated wireless connectivity based on Starlink satellite broadband used in live remote broadcast production in coverage of transport of late Queen to Edinburgh Airport and of London funeral Continue Reading
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News
07 Oct 2022
Satellite 5G boost as SES-20 and SES-21 launches confirmed
As part of its plan to continue delivering network services while freeing up C-band spectrum to enable the deployment of 5G across the US, satellite operator SES has announced the successful launch of its SES-20 and SES-21 craft Continue Reading
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News
07 Oct 2022
Private investors back innovators to boost African connectivity
Local operator research finds nearly four out of five VC and private equity firms believe innovation in connectivity will drive expansion in Africa, despite infrastructure issues Continue Reading
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News
06 Oct 2022
Proposals for scanning encrypted messages should be cut from Online Safety Bill, say researchers
Automatic scanning of messaging services for illegal content could lead to one billion false alarms each day in Europe Continue Reading
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News
06 Oct 2022
JPMorgan’s UK digital bank app outage locks customers out
App-based Chase Bank suffered tech outage that left customers unable to access its services Continue Reading
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News
06 Oct 2022
India telcos chart revenue growth with cloud and OTT services
Telcos in India are eyeing new revenue streams from cloud and content services, but whether they can successfully monetise the offerings remains to be seen Continue Reading
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Blog Post
05 Oct 2022
Confluent: Current 2022 - live report day #2: no going back to 'batch'
Hosted by Confluent, Current 2022 is billed as the ‘next generation of Kafka Summit’ and the Computer Weekly Developer Network team is in Austin, Texas for the showdown. As an aide memoir, ... Continue Reading
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News
05 Oct 2022
Policy action needed for EU to achieve 5G goals
Report finds that economic contribution of mobile continues to expand in Europe, but market dynamics are impeding 5G’s progress throughout the region and further regulation may be needed to hit digital goals Continue Reading
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News
05 Oct 2022
Orange Belgium, KPN plot 5G course for world’s smartest waterway
Operators plan to submit grant application to European Commission for project to use 5G to ensure secure and highly reliable connectivity and accelerate further digitisation in one of Europe’s most important corridors Continue Reading
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News
05 Oct 2022
Italian Supreme Court calls for prosecutors to disclose information on Sky ECC hacking operation
Italy’s Supreme Court says Italian prosecutors and police should disclose information on how they obtained intercepted messages from the Sky ECC cryptophone network Continue Reading
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Blog Post
04 Oct 2022
Confluent: Current 2022 user conference - live report day #1
Hosted by Confluent, Current 2022 is billed as the ‘next generation of Kafka Summit’ and the Computer Weekly Developer Network team is in Austin, Texas for the showdown. As an aide memoir, ... Continue Reading
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News
04 Oct 2022
Mavenir to deliver cloud-based 5G solutions on Google Cloud
Telecoms software provider and cloud giant team to offer combined system with containerised and micro-serviced converged 5G packet core, IP multimedia subsystem, messaging, orchestration, AI and telco analytics, and Open RAN products Continue Reading
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E-Zine
04 Oct 2022
Putting APIs to work
In this week’s Computer Weekly, our latest buyer’s guide looks at application programming interfaces (APIs) and how they can connect internal and external business processes. We examine the challenges and opportunities of using AI in healthcare. And we find out how retailers are turning to specialist apps to reduce food waste. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Definition
03 Oct 2022
personal area network (PAN)
A personal area network (PAN) interconnects technology devices, typically within the range of a single user, which is approximately 10 meters or 33 feet. Continue Reading
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Opinion
03 Oct 2022
How to protect against SMS mobile security weakness
The simple messaging service provides two-factor authentication in banking and e-commerce, but what happens if your SIM card is stolen? Continue Reading
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News
30 Sep 2022
City of Las Vegas bets on NTT for largest private 5G network in US
Sin City sees no gamble in placing its chips on private 5G networks in new infrastructure designed to create opportunities for businesses, government and educational institutions Continue Reading
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News
29 Sep 2022
Du, Nokia, MediaTek combine three 5G TDD carriers to claim ‘highest throughput ever’
Comms tech provider and mobile chip company team with Middle East operator in first carrier aggregation of its kind, combining high-speed 5G bands to aggregate 300MHz of spectrum for throughput of up to 4.520 Gbps Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Sep 2022
How the pandemic accelerated tech adoption in hospitality
The pandemic led to technology adoption across several sectors, with hospitality being no exception Continue Reading
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Blog Post
28 Sep 2022
API series - Pantheon: Building web experiences with APIs & Jamstack
This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network API series written by Josh Koenig in his role as co-founder and chief strategy officer at Pantheon. Pantheon is a WebOps platform for ... Continue Reading
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News
28 Sep 2022
IoT success fuelling further expansion
Survey reveals profound change around the benefits derived from internet of things over past 12 months, with senior decision-makers focused on operational efficiencies, reducing costs, and increasing revenue and profit Continue Reading
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News
28 Sep 2022
Zain Kuwait taps Accedian, Cisco for ‘unparalleled’ network performance monitoring and analytics
Middle East mobile voice and data services operator deploys automated assurance network technology to boost customer experience of performance and availability Continue Reading
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News
27 Sep 2022
Robo investment platform adopts open banking-based payments
Nordic consumer investment fintech simplifies customer experience through open banking software from Mastercard-owned Aiia Continue Reading
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News
27 Sep 2022
Telefónica, Qualcomm collaborate to build XR, metaverse systems
Partnership designed to grow metaverse and extended reality ecosystem using Snapdragon Spaces as well as upskilling Telefónica’s internal teams and external innovation programmes in XR hardware and applications Continue Reading
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Blog Post
25 Sep 2022
ThoughtSpot dev lead: The modern developer relations stack - part #1
This couplet of joint analysis pieces is written in full by Quinton Wall in his role as head of developer relations at ThoughtSpot. As a company, ThoughtSpot likes to call itself a modern analytics ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
24 Sep 2022
API series - Tigris Data: Developers love APIs & data, but do they love data APIs?
This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network's API series written in full by Ovais Tariq in role as CEO of Tigris Data -- Tigris is an open source developer data platform for all ... Continue Reading
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News
23 Sep 2022
Conversation between two police officers formed basis of EncroChat warrant, court hears
The National Crime Agency did not seek a written explanation of a French hacking technique before applying for a surveillance warrant to use French “intercept” in the UK, a court heard Continue Reading
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News
23 Sep 2022
Copenhagen Fintech connects its members to the world
Copenhagen-based startup initiative is driving fintech developments across the Nordic region, with Mastercard its latest global partner Continue Reading
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Blog Post
23 Sep 2022
API series - Perforce: API productisation & a more consumer-oriented API mindset
This is a contributed piece written in full by Olaf van Gorp, technical sales (EMEA) and solutions consultant, Akana at Perforce Software. From this point, van Gorp writes in full as follows... ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
22 Sep 2022
API series - eG Innovations: APIs as IT monitoring tools
This piece is written by Rachel Berry in her capacity as product consultant at eG Innovations, a company known for its cloud-based application performance and IT-Infrastructure monitoring ... Continue Reading
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News
22 Sep 2022
American Express recruiting thousands of tech professionals
Amex will add 5,000 IT professionals to its workforce in 2022 as digital products and services become the staple of the finance sector Continue Reading
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Definition
21 Sep 2022
Android System WebView
Android System WebView is a system component for the Android operating system (OS) that allows Android apps to display web content directly inside an application. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
21 Sep 2022
API series - MuleSoft: Why API governance should be an innovation & transformation driver
This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network's API universe series written in full by Matt McLarty in his role as global field CTO & VP, digital transformation Office (DTO), ... Continue Reading
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News
21 Sep 2022
Mobile operators work on holographic calling pilot
Thanks to 5G, it may soon be possible add a third dimension to video calls using ‘realistic’ holograms Continue Reading
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News
16 Sep 2022
Flex muscles up 5G SA private wireless, Industry 4.0 in advanced manufacturing
Leading comms tech provider teams with multinational electronics company to combine 5G SA private wireless and Industry 4.0 expertise for advanced manufacturing services in Brazil Continue Reading
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News
16 Sep 2022
Uber suffers major cyber attack
Details are trickling out of an apparent ‘near total’ compromise of ride-sharing service Uber by an alleged teenage hacktivist Continue Reading