Mobile technology
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Feature
19 Feb 2024
Mobile’s next generation: The 6G-based hyper-connected future of living and work
We continue our look at the work in the field of 6G communications in the Finnish city of Oulu, most notably at its university, and see what products and services the new network will support Continue Reading
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Feature
19 Feb 2024
Mobile’s next generation: 6G development finds its north star
The 6G industry and technology ecosystem is truly global. Yet if a single country could be singled out as a leader, then it could be argued that this would be Finland, in particular thanks to the city of Oulu Continue Reading
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Blog Post
20 Jun 2022
NordVPN Meshnet: device diversity encrypted against adversity
In the post-pandemic world (okay yes, we know infections are still happening and many of us continue to be sensible with facemasks in public places like supermarkets and on planes etc.), people are ... Continue Reading
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News
20 Jun 2022
Hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians take up free language app offer
Hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians have started free language courses from app-maker Babbel Continue Reading
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News
20 Jun 2022
City of Dublin aims to realise smart city vision with OpenRoaming Wi-Fi trial
Proof-of-concept trial showcases how wireless internet standard has been deployed to provide residents, tourists and businesses in Irish capital with convenient access to municipal services Continue Reading
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News
20 Jun 2022
SES-17 begins delivering satellite connectivity services across Americas
Very high throughput geostationary satellite enters into fully operational stage and is set to expand high-speed broadband network capabilities and accelerate digitisation Continue Reading
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News
20 Jun 2022
OPPO accelerates 5G enterprise network slicing deployment
OPPO, Ericsson and Qualcomm collaborate to realise what they claim is industry-leading milestone of deploying 5G enterprise network slicing solution for commercially available Android 12 devices Continue Reading
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News
19 Jun 2022
Aussie mobile users most vulnerable to security threats
Australia has the highest percentage of mobile app threats detected on a per-device basis, with iPhone users more likely to download a risky app than an Android user, study finds Continue Reading
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News
17 Jun 2022
Comau, Ericsson, TIM test factory of the future through 5G network slicing
Robotics and automation company teams with comms tech provider and leading Italian operator to deliver solutions for Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing by using the potential of the 5G network as part of EU-funded 5Growth project Continue Reading
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News
16 Jun 2022
India surges in international bandwidth demand
Research shows undersupply has created an opportunity to serve ballooning bandwidth needs across regional hubs such as Mumbai and Chennai Continue Reading
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News
16 Jun 2022
Oxbotica taps metaverse to improve autonomous vehicle detection scenarios
Software firm aims to use artificial intelligence to accelerate the safe and efficient deployment of autonomous vehicle technology, also reducing the carbon emissions generated by vehicles Continue Reading
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News
16 Jun 2022
Qualcomm acquires Cellwize to accelerate 5G, edge adoption, innovation
Chip giant makes acquisition of 5G network deployment, automation and management software platform with intention of fuelling digital transformation of industries, powering the connected intelligent edge and supporting growth of cloud economy Continue Reading
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News
16 Jun 2022
Vodafone hits switch on UK’s first live ‘self-powering’ mobile phone mast
Mast incorporates technology to not only reduce environmental impact, but also help bring connectivity to ‘not-spots’ in remote and rural areas Continue Reading
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News
16 Jun 2022
Health app adoption on the up as users report benefits
Mobile healthcare app take-up is at a pivotal moment and clinicians will play a key role in the next phase of adoption Continue Reading
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Blog Post
15 Jun 2022
Snowflake cybersecurity workload: less congestion for data ingestion
As part of the core news feed stemming from Snowflake Summit 2022, we learned that the firm that calls itself the Data Cloud company has announced the launch of a new Cybersecurity workload for ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
14 Jun 2022
What to expect from IFS Unleashed 2022
IFS likes to personalise its annual technology conferences with a one-off label that denotes where the firm is on its progression and evolution path, both internally, with regards to its platform ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
14 Jun 2022
Slippery freeze please, Snowflake expands native Python support
Self-styled ‘data cloud’ company Snowflake used its annual user conference, Snowflake Summit 2022 to table new enhancements that improve programmability for data scientists, data engineers and ... Continue Reading
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News
14 Jun 2022
Port of Tyne lands BT 5G private network to boost smart port ambitions
UK telco teams with leading North East of England port to develop services based on private 5G network to power applications including robotics and autonomous vehicles, artificial intelligence, and internet of things Continue Reading
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E-Zine
14 Jun 2022
Managing Apple Macs in the enterprise
In this week’s Computer Weekly, with more people working remotely, the use of Apple Macs in the enterprise is growing – we look at how to manage them securely. Our latest buyer’s guide examines security in the supply chain. And 10 years on from the London Olympics, we find out how data innovation is revitalising its legacy. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
13 Jun 2022
HSBC to give thousands of staff fintech training
Thousands of HSBC staff will receive training in fintech technologies through a course developed with Saïd Business School Continue Reading
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Blog Post
10 Jun 2022
Circular IT series - Razer: World’s first ECOLOGO mice
Sustainability for the circular IT economy is serious. Equally, gaming and gamification is serious too. Not many firms are straddling the intersection point of these two concerns, but one ... Continue Reading
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News
10 Jun 2022
Former CEO explains how Dreams went from nightmare to fantasy
In 2013, Mike Logue joined Dreams after it had been saved from administration – he explains how data and communication rebuilt the business Continue Reading
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Opinion
10 Jun 2022
IT Sustainability Think Tank: Incorporating circular economy principles into IT procurement
With sustainability moving up the boardroom agenda, CIOs and IT managers should look to revamp their IT procurement strategies to align with the principles of the circular economy, but where should they start? Continue Reading
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Definition
09 Jun 2022
micro USB
A micro USB is a miniaturized version of the Universal Serial Bus interface developed for connecting compact and mobile devices, such as smartphones, MP3 players, Global Positioning System devices, printers and digital cameras. Continue Reading
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Feature
07 Jun 2022
A new design for the new world of work
Widespread forecasts at the height of the pandemic about the death of the office have largely failed to come to pass, but its role is definitely changing as part of a wider, but as yet still mainly experimental, shift to hybrid working Continue Reading
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Feature
06 Jun 2022
IT departments need holistic circular economies to fight climate change
With sustainability moving up the boardroom agenda, IT managers should revamp procurement strategies to align with the principles of the circular economy, but what does this mean for managing the IT lifecycle? Continue Reading
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News
06 Jun 2022
Micron to deploy mmWave in Singapore fab
The US chipmaker is leveraging Singtel’s 5G mmWave connectivity to roll out a range of Industry 4.0 applications at its cleanroom in Singapore Continue Reading
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Blog Post
02 Jun 2022
DevFest for Ukraine, humanitarian Android software engineering
DevFest for Ukraine is a charitable (virtual only) tech conference that will bring together 20 speakers over two days, featuring live streams from London and Lviv. It will address key topics for ... Continue Reading
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News
01 Jun 2022
SES and Vodafone team to deliver 4G and future 5G services via satellite to Papua New Guinea
Latest development in satellite-based connectivity sees new mobile operator in southwestern Pacific island supported by terrestrial and satellite providers to boost further digital opportunities Continue Reading
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News
01 Jun 2022
BT inks partnership with Ericsson to support commercial 5G networks
First commercial 5G private network agreement of its kind in the UK will drive Industry 4.0 and the digital transformation of industrial sectors Continue Reading
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Blog Post
01 Jun 2022
Circular IT series - Kong: Efficiency via micro-compute cherry-picking
This is a guest post in Computer Weekly’s circular IT series written by Reza Shafii, VP of product, Kong, a company for its cloud connectivity technology. In this series, we aim to examine all ... Continue Reading
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News
31 May 2022
How Police Scotland deployed mobile comms for integrated services
Technology is core to Police Scotland’s 10-year plan to transform policing, and since 2019 it has worked with Motorola to roll out mobile comms Continue Reading
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News
31 May 2022
Eutelsat, Telenor set sail on maritime connectivity deal
Reflecting the buoyancy of the maritime connectivity market in the Mediterranean and Caribbean, French and Nordic providers showcase combination of in-orbit resources and managed connectivity services Continue Reading
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Opinion
31 May 2022
Mobile digital transformation – from fast to deep
The first half of 2022 has been a busy time, with much happening in the mobile industry. We consider what the rest of year might hold Continue Reading
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News
30 May 2022
Majority of organisations are hiring more IT staff to work remotely
IT leaders are increasingly recruiting staff to work remotely as changing working methods brought by the Covid-19 pandemic look set to stay Continue Reading
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News
30 May 2022
Iceland’s natural and digital approach to healthcare disrupts global sector
Iceland has the perfect blend of natural health remedies and tech startup entrepreneurship to shake up the world healthcare sector Continue Reading
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Blog Post
30 May 2022
Circular IT series - eG Innovations: Zero waste strategies via flexible ISV licensing
This is a guest post for Computer Weekly’s ‘Circular IT’ series written by Rachel Berry in her role as technical product specialist at eG Innovations – a company known for its cloud-based ... Continue Reading
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News
30 May 2022
Swim England takes the plunge with CaaS to reap remote work benefits
England’s national body for swimming deploys communications-as-a-service platform to support remote work for employees and sees benefits such as 35% reduction in monthly platform costs Continue Reading
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Blog Post
29 May 2022
Circular IT series - Trust eco-friendly ‘PET bottle’ laptop bags
PET bottles are everywhere. Despite their ubiquity, few of us know what the acronym stands for and not enough of us think about how they can be recycled after we have finished off their ... Continue Reading
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News
27 May 2022
NUS students learn to handle agitated patients through VR
Medical and nursing students at the National University of Singapore’s medical school will soon don virtual reality headsets to learn how to handle agitated patients Continue Reading
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News
26 May 2022
Verizon, AWS expand edge computing to more metro areas
US comms provider teams with cloud giant to add new Wavelength Zones in Tennessee and Florida Continue Reading
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News
26 May 2022
UK mobile call performance strong and improving
Research shows that as the UK’s public switched telephone network is upgrading to a fully digital call network, dropped call rates have remained low over the past few years and continue to improve Continue Reading
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News
26 May 2022
Amdocs acquires MYCOM OSI to monetise next-generation 5G intelligent services
Acquisition of UK SaaS-based cloud network and service assurance company designed to expand comms software and services provider’s network service assurance and monetisation offering Continue Reading
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Tip
25 May 2022
7 reasons why businesses need mobile apps
Mobile apps can build loyal customer bases, provide insightful customer data and more. Businesses should understand the many ways these apps can enhance CX. Continue Reading
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News
25 May 2022
Zoom boom continues as it delivers billion-dollar first quarter
Despite partial return to work and adoption of hybrid rather than permanent home working, collaboration technology provider sees first-quarter total revenue up 12% year on year and +$100,000 customers rise by 46% Continue Reading
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News
25 May 2022
MEC to gain sharper edge over next five years
Driven by autonomous vehicles, advances in the urban sprawl of smart cities and an increase in mobile cloud usage, spending on multi-access edge computing is set for 260% growth from 2022-2027 Continue Reading
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News
25 May 2022
Nokia and T-Mobile team to build private 5G networks
US operator and comms tech provider unite to deliver 5G private mobile networks that use telco cloud and 5G hybrid mobile networks in bid to allow enterprise customers to access an extra level of reliability, control and security to enable their digital transformation Continue Reading
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News
25 May 2022
Three UK aims for medium-sized firms with business comms offers
Marking a significant moment in its growth strategy, UK operator targets business market with service that puts firms with 25-250 staff in control of their monthly spend Continue Reading
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Definition
24 May 2022
mobile computing
Mobile computing refers to the set of IT technologies, products, services and operational strategies and procedures that enable end users to access computation, information and related resources and capabilities while mobile. Continue Reading
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News
24 May 2022
Oxbotica completes Europe-first on-road zero-occupancy autonomous vehicle journey
Driverless vehicle software provider collaborates with regulators and insurers to facilitate autonomous vehicle testing and announces landmark deployment with zero-occupancy, fully autonomous, new-type electric vehicle on UK roads Continue Reading
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Blog Post
24 May 2022
Sourcery COO: Let's make refactoring code continuously great
This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network written by Timothy Gilboy in his capacity as co-founder & COO of Sourcery – a company known for work focused on refactoring ... Continue Reading
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News
24 May 2022
JPMorgan’s UK digital retail bank reaches half-million customer mark
Chase Bank in the UK has already reached the half-million customer mark, but expects a profit to be some years away Continue Reading
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News
24 May 2022
Fintech unicorn Klarna to cut 10% of staff amid global shocks
Fintech unicorn to slash jobs in reaction to global economic shocks signalling challenges in the financial technology sector Continue Reading
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News
24 May 2022
Virgin Media brings gigabit broadband to O2 arena
Gigabit broadband provider opens service at leading London entertainment venue bolstered by 5G mobile network which it claims will provide ‘unrivalled’ connected experience for the millions of fans who visit every year Continue Reading
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News
23 May 2022
Netherlands approves beyond-visual-line-of-sight inspection drones
Drones can automate the traditionally challenging job of inspecting industrial sites, including hard-to-reach infrastructure Continue Reading
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News
23 May 2022
Three UK claims 5G network population coverage leadership
With £2bn network transformation said to be gathering pace, UK operator reveals 5G network population coverage has reached 54%, available in over 400 locations across more than 3,000 sites Continue Reading
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News
23 May 2022
Q1 2022 mobile device trade-in programmes see $784m returned to US consumers
A study from Assurant shows continued growing uptake of 5G devices and highlights role mobile trade-ins and upgrade programmes play in promoting a circular economy Continue Reading
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Blog Post
23 May 2022
Circular IT series - Virtus Data Centres: Green ambitions need new (sustainable) traditions
This is a guest post for Computer Weekly in our 'circular IT economy' series written David Watkins in his capacity as solutions director at VIRTUS Data Centres -- a company known for its green ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
23 May 2022
Cognigy: Low-code is a given, next comes 'voice bots'
This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network written by Thijs Waanders in his capacity as director of consulting at Cognigy -- the company is known for its Cognigy.AI product, ... Continue Reading
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News
20 May 2022
Liverpool Football Club signs Extreme Networks to kick up Anfield Wi-Fi experiences
England’s most successful football team installs high-capacity Wi-Fi and network analytics to drive ‘exceptional’ experiences for fans and more fluid operations for the club Continue Reading
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News
19 May 2022
BT strengthens push into enterprise and public sector
UK’s incumbent telco unveils charter to provide enterprise customers with springboard for growth by fuelling innovation through new investment in Division X unit, combining innovation and expertise with customer service and purpose-driven improvements Continue Reading
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News
19 May 2022
Three UK boosts business offer with Currys partnership
Telco claims game-changer in long-term partnership with technology retail chain in plans to reshape the business connectivity market with business services offered across all B2B sales channels and via retail referral programme Continue Reading
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News
19 May 2022
Marsden building society deploys UCaaS to enhance employee, customer experiences
Regional financial services leader chooses unified communications as a service offering for more agile, flexible and scalable communication to support both immediate needs and long-term growth Continue Reading
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News
19 May 2022
Deliveroo accused of ‘soft union busting’ with GMB deal
Smaller grassroots unions have criticised Deliveroo and GMB for making a “hollow” deal that will ultimately undermine workers’ self-organising efforts Continue Reading
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News
19 May 2022
OneWeb sets sail with Navarino to extend connectivity to commercial shipping
Growing satellite broadband provider agreement expands availability of low Earth orbit connectivity for commercial shipping in bid to transform operational efficiency and support smarter shipping Continue Reading
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News
19 May 2022
AMD, Qualcomm collaborate to optimise business connectivity
Joint effort between chip firm and processor platform provider brings remote Wi-Fi management capabilities to IT administrators through AMD PRO technologies suite of enterprise technology offerings Continue Reading
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News
18 May 2022
Virgin Media O2 Business launches tech fund for medium businesses
UK-based cableco launches tech fund for new and existing medium business customers, as well as a free digital review to ensure businesses are set up for the future of hybrid working Continue Reading
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News
17 May 2022
Etisalat takes stake as Vodafone reports ‘good’ fiscal year
In the wake of major MENA provider buying 9% share, global operator claims satisfactory fiscal year with continued growth in both Europe and Africa Continue Reading
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News
17 May 2022
Nokia and University of Technology Sydney unveil 5G-connected microbrewery
5G-connected microbrewery located in the Tech Lab of leading Australian educational establishment, which forms part of Industry 4.0 research facility, uses comms tech provider’s 5G backhaul connectivity solution and digital twin technology to optimise brewing process Continue Reading
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17 May 2022
Has Wi-Fi 6 stalled before it even got started?
The need for wireless internet connectivity is more crucial than ever. Wi-Fi 6 and 6E were supposed to meet that need, but some say that uptake has stalled. We see what is happening in wireless Continue Reading
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Blog Post
16 May 2022
The low-no-code series - Mendix: Our path to streamlined dreamtime
The Computer Weekly Developer Network gets high-brow on low-code and no-code (LC/NC) technologies in an analysis series designed to uncover some of the nuances and particularities of this approach ... Continue Reading
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News
16 May 2022
Verizon Business and Visionable open connected healthcare centre
Verizon Business and Visionable to open technology-led centre dedicated to accelerating the adoption of connected healthcare technologies for patient-centric care Continue Reading
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Feature
16 May 2022
Evolution of unified comms services
Post-pandemic ways of working are forcing organisations to rethink their comms – we look at the growth in cloud-based services to support hybrid working Continue Reading
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News
13 May 2022
Record Wi-Fi 6/6E demand as digital-first European homes make wireless indispensable
Products based on next generation of wireless internet standard flourish as the past two years results in dramatic shift in home connectivity demands Continue Reading
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News
13 May 2022
Pharrowtech raises Series A funding to develop first ‘viable’ wireless fibre alternative
Millimetre wave hardware and software design and developer gains investment to accelerate go-to-market for cutting-edge gigabit-per-second wireless solutions for internet access, consumer applications, 5G and smart cities Continue Reading
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News
12 May 2022
App-based Starling Bank doubles its Cardiff workforce
Digital bank is recruiting nearly 500 people, including data scientists and engineers, to its Cardiff operation Continue Reading
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News
12 May 2022
Amdocs unveils digital transformation and SaaS support
Software and services provider supports media and communications base with offerings designed to deliver integration of streaming services for leading UK cableco Continue Reading
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News
12 May 2022
Three UK to switch off 3G network in two years’ time
End of UK’s first third-generation network planned as operator announces its investments in 4G and 5G gather pace, with next-gen network hitting new usage milestone, increasing by over 358% over the past year Continue Reading
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News
12 May 2022
Fashion tech investment grew 66% during pandemic
As the pandemic caused an increase in online shopping, fashion businesses began investing in technology to help them match customer demand Continue Reading
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News
12 May 2022
Qualcomm unveils new Snapdragon, readies virtualised Open RAN with Viettel, advances robotics
Chip giant reveals next-generation of core Snapdragon platform with emphasis on smart transit and mmWave solutions, and deployment of virtualised and modular 5G networks Continue Reading
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News
11 May 2022
Vodafone sharpens Edge Innovation Programme focused on distributed, dedicated MEC
UK operator introduces Edge Innovation Programme 2.0 to inspire the creation of new products and services using multi-access edge compute technology and its 5G infrastructure Continue Reading
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News
11 May 2022
Nationwide stops thousands more attempted frauds with Strong Customer Authentication
Nationwide Building Society is blocking an additional 2000 attempted online shopping frauds a month through extra checks Continue Reading
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News
11 May 2022
Ofcom outlines plans to make mmWave 5G spectrum available for new uses
UK comms regulator reveals roadmap to take advantage of opportunities for users and applications across the country to access high-frequency spectrum for new uses Continue Reading
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News
10 May 2022
EE hits coverage landmark with 5G network
UK operator hits key milestone in its ambition to offer 5G anywhere in the UK by 2028 through its macro network and on-demand connectivity solutions Continue Reading
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News
10 May 2022
European retailers see embedded finance as a revenue builder
Retailers and e-commerce businesses are working with tech suppliers to embed financial products and services in their customer offerings Continue Reading
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News
10 May 2022
How one Australian firm is creating smarter menus
Me&u’s smart menus are intelligent enough to recommend food items based on customer preferences, and even help to reduce food waste and alleviate bartender workloads during peak periods Continue Reading
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News
09 May 2022
5G connections set to double year-on-year by the end of 2022
Leading analyst says that while next-generation mobile infrastructure growth is set to be strong, providers should look to bundle-rich 5G apps and services to drive demand and sate consumer needs Continue Reading
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News
09 May 2022
Qualcomm announces Wi-Fi 7 product line
Chip giant announces product line that supports latest version of wireless standard, anticipating a new class of customer systems for current applications and emerging Wi-Fi 7 ecosystem Continue Reading
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Blog Post
09 May 2022
Leapwork: Dispelling the myths of no-code & low code
This is a contributed piece for the Computer Weekly Developer Network written by Sune Ensig in his role as chief evangelist at Leapwork. Ensig writes as follows... The need for automation tools has ... Continue Reading
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News
09 May 2022
Verizon Business opens gates to international stadium, deploys SD-WAN at Bertelsmann
Business services division of US comms giant announces dedicated strategy aimed at stadiums and venues located in Europe and Asia Pacific, offering specific technologies designed to benefit their requirements Continue Reading
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News
09 May 2022
Amdocs launches Americas 5G Experience Lab
Communications software and services provider opens up 5G Experience Lab to capitalise on a diverse mobile communications partner ecosystem to unlock new applications and services Continue Reading
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Feature
09 May 2022
CPaaS – a technology for the future
There is a received wisdom that as businesses flock towards the cloud, they are looking for a single platform on which to manage all their communication needs, leading to boom times ahead for communications platform as a service Continue Reading
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News
06 May 2022
John Lewis to hire more than 150 tech workers
As the retail group continues its drive to digitise, the John Lewis Partnership is aiming to hire more than 150 tech workers Continue Reading
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Blog Post
05 May 2022
Slack tech guru: Low-code is dead, long life solution-driven apps
This is a contributed piece written for the Computer Weekly Developer Network in follow up to our Low-Code/No-Code (LC/NC) series written by Steve Wood in his role as SVP of product management at ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
05 May 2022
Circular IT series: ILM Highland laptop refurbishment
A social enterprise and charity in the Scottish Highlands has launched a new service to refurbish unused and unwanted laptops – converting them into affordable, high-quality Chromebooks. ILM ... Continue Reading
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News
05 May 2022
EchoStar Mobile launches pan-European satellite-based LoRa IoT early adopter programme
What is said to be unique combination of S-band satellite service with LoRa protocol is made available to unleash potential for mobile and remote connectivity and capability for millions of internet of things devices Continue Reading
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News
05 May 2022
iPhone sales soar even as global smartphone shipments decrease in 2022 Q1
Study into global smartphone arena finds Apple on a high while shipments by Chinese manufacturers have fallen sharply due to the slowdown in their domestic market, leading to global device industry maintaining negative growth trend Continue Reading
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News
04 May 2022
5G finds voice as Nokia, Optus claim first 3CC carrier aggregation standalone 5G data
Voice-over-5G market shows strong growth as tech provider and Australian operator establish 3 components carrier data sessions using a Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra smartphone and Nokia’s 5G AirScale portfolio on Optus’ 5G network Continue Reading
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News
04 May 2022
Almost 2,000 5G cities globally at end of 2021
Research shows 23 live open radio access network deployments and 24 standalone 5G networks in addition to almost 2,000 cities in the world having a next-generation mobile network Continue Reading
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Blog Post
04 May 2022
The low-no-code series - Zoho: Next, we need hard core (simple) tools
The Computer Weekly Developer Network gets high-brow on low-code and no-code (LC/NC) technologies in an analysis series designed to uncover some of the nuances and particularities of this approach ... Continue Reading
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News
04 May 2022
Samsung serves DISH for 5G Open RAN roll-out
Networks division of electronics giant selected by US operator for the deployment of open 5G network solutions based on virtual and open radio access network technology to play an integral role in Smart 5G Network development Continue Reading
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News
04 May 2022
Babbel offers free language courses to displaced Ukrainians
Babbel has created language courses to help Ukrainians displaced by the war to integrate into other countries Continue Reading