Mobile technology
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News
19 Apr 2024
Report reveals Northern Ireland police put up to 18 journalists and lawyers under surveillance
Disclosures that the Police Service of Northern Ireland obtained phone communications data from journalists and lawyers leads to renewed calls for inquiry Continue Reading
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19 Apr 2024
Sonatus opens software-defined vehicle R&D, engineering centre in Dublin
Software-defined vehicle partner establishes new design centre to take advantage of highly skilled pool of technical and engineering talent, and enable closer collaboration with customers and partners in the UK and EU Continue Reading
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28 Sep 2021
Dutch IT firm transforms HR policy built on lessons from pandemic
Software firm rips up human resources rule book and replaces it with a hybrid working policy Continue Reading
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News
27 Sep 2021
Uber drivers strike over pay issues and unfair dismissal claims
Unionised Uber drivers take industrial action in response to ongoing disputes over pay and claims that drivers are being unfairly dismissed as a result of the company’s technologies Continue Reading
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News
27 Sep 2021
NTT Data, Mavenir announce global 5G Open RAN collaboration
Cloud-native network software provider teams with digital business and IT services provider, aiming to meet the needs of operators around the world as they build or transition to open and virtualised 5G networks Continue Reading
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23 Sep 2021
Satellite connectivity and video market expected to double over next decade
Research finds the satellite industry is gaining a higher orbit with the non-geostationary market a key engine, and with recovery to pre-Covid revenues expected in 2022 Continue Reading
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News
23 Sep 2021
Global industry accelerates IoT adoption in response to Covid
Research reveals enhanced development curve for industrial internet of things in 2021 across global supply chains in agriculture, electrical utilities, mining, oil and gas, transport and logistics Continue Reading
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News
22 Sep 2021
Employers worry about remote work productivity, but fail to invest in tech solutions
Research warns employers to continue valuing in-person collaboration and to balance between safeguarding culture and a sense of team experienced though office-based working, with the virtues of hybrid working that is now essential in the new normal Continue Reading
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News
22 Sep 2021
Virgin to focus on business net as providers welcome new net neutrality debate
Network providers call on UK government and regulators to adopt net neutrality regulations to align with new times in the communications industry as leading cableco announces a pivot to B2B Continue Reading
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News
21 Sep 2021
Open banking objectives a decade away for over a third of UK finance firms
The completion of complex open banking initiatives could still be over a decade away for many companies in the finance sector Continue Reading
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News
21 Sep 2021
Virgin Media teams with Plume to support smart home service to all UK households
UK cable operator teams up with smart home services provider to bring the nation smarter Wi-Fi with advanced device security, in-home motion detection and sophisticated controls Continue Reading
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20 Sep 2021
UK’s fastest 5G found outside south-east of England
Analyst’s update on UK next-generation network shows 5G not just spreading, but flourishing across the country in terms of speeds and availability Continue Reading
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News
20 Sep 2021
Vodafone, ITU aim to bridge global smartphone digital divide
First multi-stakeholder initiative to address global mobile internet access gap has been launched by operator and global comms body Continue Reading
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Feature
20 Sep 2021
How Estonia’s country-as-a-service scheme has attracted tens of thousands of foreign entrepreneurs
Estonia has created a country-as-a-service offering which is attracting entrepreneurs and businesses from across the world Continue Reading
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News
17 Sep 2021
JP Morgan launch of UK digital bank expected next week
JP Morgan will launch its UK digital retain bank next week, and continental Europe will be next if it’s a success Continue Reading
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News
16 Sep 2021
BT gifts small businesses £7.5m in street advertising as Street Hub 2.0 units go live
Local businesses in Kensington and Chelsea are given the chance to advertise for free via digital screens in Street Hub 2.0 units while research reveals over 60% of small firms say local advertising will boost awareness of their business Continue Reading
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News
16 Sep 2021
UK on a roll with 5G in second quarter of 2021
After two years of stagnant speeds, UK next-generation communications network industry gets into gear in terms of download speeds and availability as all stakeholders work to make conditions ripe for opportunity, with Three UK a ‘decisive’ winner in the second quarter Continue Reading
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News
16 Sep 2021
Apple unveils iPhone 13 product line
The money truck is set to roll again as Apple launches new flagship device attributed with pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in a smartphone Continue Reading
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News
15 Sep 2021
Transport for London contracts TCS as it modernises taxi and private hire operation
TfL signs 10-year deal with Indian IT services giant to digitally transform taxi and private hire administration Continue Reading
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Blog Post
15 Sep 2021
StreamNative unifies messaging across the ‘data lifecyle’
StreamNative is a unified messaging and streaming platform. With native streaming in mind, it’s good to know that StreamNative was founded by the original developers of Apache Pulsar. As many will ... Continue Reading
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News
14 Sep 2021
Flourishing fibre buildouts and SD-WAN spur network tech market
Studies find cable and passive optical networking infrastructure technology driving broadband access equipment market while SD-WAN continues its sharp upward trajectory in first half of 2021 Continue Reading
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News
14 Sep 2021
Mass health tracker data breach has UK impact
The leak of a database of 61 million users of health-tracking devices includes records on individuals located in the UK Continue Reading
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News
14 Sep 2021
Vodafone: Tech will be driving force for UK achieving net-zero targets
Study urges UK government to deploy 5G, IoT and other digital and connectivity technologies in its forthcoming energy efficiency and sustainability strategy, claiming this could reduce emissions by up to 4% a year Continue Reading
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Blog Post
14 Sep 2021
Geo-location now firmly on developer app map
Ordnance Survey (OS) created its OS Data Hub a year ago in a move aimed to (hopefully) transform the way developers access and work with OS data. The Computer Weekly team has followed this ... Continue Reading
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News
14 Sep 2021
Apple patches ForcedEntry vulnerability used by spyware firm NSO
Apple patches ForcedEntry vulnerability that was used to target political activists with spyware Continue Reading
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News
13 Sep 2021
Smishing attacks up sevenfold in six months
Scam text messages are reaching pandemic proportions, thanks in part to the pandemic Continue Reading
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News
13 Sep 2021
Virgin Media O2 and Fotokite trial 5G connected tethered drone
Swiss drone company partners with UK telecoms operator to test 5G-enabled, tethered drones in a simulated rescue mission as part of a trial to elevate possibilities for emergency services and first responders Continue Reading
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News
10 Sep 2021
Providers drive into the core network fast lane as 5G race accelerates
Study finds that in the next-generation network arena, 5G standalone core dominates key service provider activity, with an enduring need for agility and responsiveness Continue Reading
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News
10 Sep 2021
National Broadband takes on UK fibre with 5G business broadband
New 5G-based broadband complements existing 4G infrastructure and aims to offer towns and cities compelling alternative to fibre broadband Continue Reading
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News
10 Sep 2021
Microsoft, Nokia seal space, 5G agreement for South Australia
IT giant and leading communications technology provider team to work with South Australian development board and local companies to bring together interdisciplinary experts to develop, test, and deploy new space technologies Continue Reading
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News
10 Sep 2021
UK full-fibre forges ahead but broadband digital divide persists
Comms regulator’s survey finds full-fibre networks are being built at a record rate, but work is still needed to get decent broadband to remote parts of the country Continue Reading
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Blog Post
10 Sep 2021
Contentstack: What is a micro-frontend approach?
We know what a backend is in software terms - it's all the componentry that go towards bringing our platform and infrastructure layers into being so that we can start to create code-based ... Continue Reading
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News
09 Sep 2021
OneWeb achieves higher orbit with Eutelsat investment, AT&T deal
Controversial UK government and Bharti-owned satellite operator closes investment from leading French satellite operator and seals deal with US comms giant to provide high-speed broadband connectivity to hard-to-reach locations via satellite Continue Reading
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News
09 Sep 2021
UK government reveals £4m trial to use streetlamps and bus shelters to boost 5G
Two-year project will begin to ramp up use of street furniture and public buildings to host 5G radio kit, with CCTV poles, traffic signals and other roadside infrastructure potentially used to boost coverage Continue Reading
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Blog Post
09 Sep 2021
Another girl, another palate
The launch of dating app Power of Music (POM), which matches up users who like the same music to spare them from ever having to grow as human beings or have any new experiences whatsoever, has ... Continue Reading
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News
09 Sep 2021
Ericsson gets smart with 5G network services deployment
Leading comms tech provider keeps up the pace of launches of technologies supporting next-generation network development with modular suite of tools and services Continue Reading
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Blog Post
08 Sep 2021
Mendix makes, merchandises, meters & moulds
The low-code/no-code cognoscenti (arguably) don’t need to tell us that the pandemic highlighted just how acute the shortage of traditional software developers is... as if to form some sort of hors ... Continue Reading
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News
07 Sep 2021
Only a tenth of global vehicles adopt ADAS
Huge opportunity knocks in the realm of advanced in-vehicle software as surprisingly low number of global cars make use of ADAS features Continue Reading
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News
07 Sep 2021
Banking anti-fraud scheme blocks 65% more fraud
Scheme designed to protect vulnerable people against banking fraud has been expanded to include online scams Continue Reading
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News
06 Sep 2021
Qualcomm, Google bring premium and intelligent in-vehicle experiences to Renault Mégane
Electric version of French car range to use third-generation Snapdragon automotive cockpit platforms and Google Technologies to design ‘seamless and cutting-edge’ in-car experiences Continue Reading
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News
06 Sep 2021
Room for improvement in UK right to repair laws
The UK government introduced right to repair legislation earlier in 2021 to combat the growing issue of electronic waste, but data sanitisation firm Blancco says that while it’s a step in the right direction, there is definitely scope for improvement Continue Reading
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News
06 Sep 2021
How NZ schools are tapping managed network services
Using managed network services has freed up time and resources for New Zealand school teachers and alleviated the pressure and challenges of maintaining technology infrastructure Continue Reading
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News
03 Sep 2021
Berlin court reverses ban on use of EncroChat evidence in criminal trials
Berlin Superior Court allows use of EncroChat evidence in criminal trials but lawyers say the question will ultimately need to be decided by the German Supreme Court Continue Reading
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News
03 Sep 2021
Hybrid work boom sees 170% increase in TalkTalk full-fibre footprint
Business growth and new ways of working have contributed to increasing investment in UK operator’s FTTP offering and wider business network over the past year as demand for reliable, gigabit broadband soars Continue Reading
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News
03 Sep 2021
Wirepas gains €10m injection to accelerate first non-cellular 5G tech development
Increased client demand ramps up commercial launch of new enterprise IoT and 5G standard technology, now slated for 2022 Continue Reading
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News
03 Sep 2021
Vodafone taps Ericsson to halve 5G energy consumption, reinforces 4G network
Vodafone announces update to its network strategy, in particular how it is transitioning and refarming 3G spectrum to 4G, and deployment of a new 5G radio that saw energy consumption decrease Continue Reading
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Blog Post
03 Sep 2021
GitLab UnReview is open DevOps + Machine Learning (DevMLOpenOps)
A lot goes on at GitLab. Among the work executed over the summer season was the acquisition of UnReview, a machine learning (ML) based technology for automatically identifying appropriate expert ... Continue Reading
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News
03 Sep 2021
5G-ENCODE reveals next phase of network slicing for industrial 5G
UK government backed next-generation network project 5G-ENCODE switches on the second phase of its network at the National Composites Centre, as it bids to move a step closer to realising the commercial benefits of 5G in manufacturing Continue Reading
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News
02 Sep 2021
Post-Covid home Wi-Fi consumer needs, expectations fundamentally altered
Study finds remote workers encounter significantly more home Wi-Fi issues than before the pandemic, with most reporting daily issues with their home wireless networks Continue Reading
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News
02 Sep 2021
How high can the contactless card limit go without two-factor authentication?
The spending limit for contactless cards has reached an eyebrow-raising triple-digit figure – £100 – raising questions about the need for user authentication Continue Reading
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News
02 Sep 2021
Global smartphone sales grow 10.8% in Q2 2021
Research finds global smartphone arena showing double-digit growth despite supply constraints, production disruption, component shortages, factory shutdowns and closure of retail businesses Continue Reading
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News
02 Sep 2021
The Gulf is counting on its smart cities for a sustainable and profitable future
The countries in the Gulf region are leading the way in the development of smart cities as part of their economic diversification Continue Reading
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News
31 Aug 2021
Nokia presses pause on O-RAN Alliance
Citation of leading Chinese technology firms by US government department leads to Finnish comms tech giant halting activities in open comms software body Continue Reading
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News
31 Aug 2021
Zoom posts first billion-dollar revenue quarter
Pandemic conferencing breakout star sees revenues and subs maintain robust growth track in second quarter. Continue Reading
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News
31 Aug 2021
Singtel counts on telco edge to crack enterprise 5G market
Singtel is counting on its investments in its multi-access edge compute platform to stand out in the enterprise market for 5G services Continue Reading
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Blog Post
30 Aug 2021
A singular approach to binary management (BinOps)
Jeremiah was a bullfrog, so he was always comfortable in water, or on land. JFrog Ltd on the other hand has decided to call itself a liquid software company, not because it doesn’t boast the ... Continue Reading
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News
27 Aug 2021
AT&T teams with Cisco to boost enterprise-based IoT
Leading US operator and comms and networking tech giant say 5G network stands ready to deliver lower latency and faster speeds for enterprise customer internet-of-things deployments using 5G certified devices Continue Reading
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Blog Post
27 Aug 2021
JetBrains 'boosts' continuous integration & deployment
JetBrains is the company that created an extended family of integrated development environments (IDE) for various programming languages and designed Kotlin, a modern programming language that ... Continue Reading
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News
26 Aug 2021
Mobile trade-ins return more than half a billion dollars to US consumers in Q2
Second-quarter 2021 edition of mobile device tracker shows more than 150% year-on-year growth, with mobile device trade-in programmes back to pre-pandemic levels Continue Reading
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26 Aug 2021
Vilicom taps Mavenir for UK’s first offshore Open RAN private network for windfarm connectivity
Ending a week in which it announced technology for incorporating 2G into Open RAN standards and made a strategic acquisition to enhance its customer engagement platform, cloud-native networks software provider deploys private LTE network for windfarm application in Scotland Continue Reading
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26 Aug 2021
Zoom plots path to hybrid return to the workplace
Pandemic’s breakout conferencing tool provider plans to support the new normal of hybrid working with systems recognising both remote and in-office work Continue Reading
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25 Aug 2021
Mavenir acquires Telestax, demos world’s first 2G containerised architecture
Just after announcing technology for incorporating 2G into Open RAN standards, cloud-native networks software provider makes strategic acquisition to enhance its business messaging and customer engagement platform Continue Reading
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25 Aug 2021
Extreme Networks strikes gold at Olympiastadion Berlin as official Wi-Fi solutions provider
New network set to be the first and largest end-to-end public Wi-Fi 6 deployment in a sporting arena in Europe Continue Reading
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News
25 Aug 2021
M1 deploys surveillance robots at Keppel Bay
Singapore telco M1 is deploying surveillance robots and other 5G-enabled equipment to beef up security and maintenance operations at Marina at Keppel Bay Continue Reading
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Opinion
25 Aug 2021
Basel III: How fintech can provide allocated gold for banks
Banking rules that were over 10 years in the making as a response to the financial crisis have finally come into effect, marking a seismic shift for European banks and their dealings with gold – potentially completely altering the landscape of precious metal investment. Sylvia Carrasco, CEO of Goldex, explains Continue Reading
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News
24 Aug 2021
Optus unveils first Australian demo of 5G NR-DC
Australian operator and global comms tech firms demonstrate new radio dual connectivity technology in Sydney, boosting 5G coverage area while maintaining superfast 5G speeds Continue Reading
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Blog Post
24 Aug 2021
Three things to consider when looking at buying the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
As someone who already owns the original Samsung Galaxy Z Flip, I did wonder if it was worth upgrading to the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G. Is the trade-in offer worth it? As a registered Samsung user, I ... Continue Reading
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News
24 Aug 2021
Charge Analytics goes Soracom to connect advanced IoT monitoring and control
Internet-of-things solutions provider taps IoT connectivity firm to provide reliable cellular comms to simplify sending data to the cloud and support monitoring of environmental factors in highly regulated industries Continue Reading
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News
24 Aug 2021
Ericsson takes core 5G tech to Taiwan, Faroe Islands operators
Ericsson supports Asia Pacific Telecom to launch first 5G non-standalone multi-operator core network, while Faroese Telecom inks exclusive 5G core and radio access network deal Continue Reading
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24 Aug 2021
OneWeb maintains momentum with launch of more than 30 satellites
Company’s latest batch of low Earth orbit craft bring total in-orbit constellation to 288 satellites and it remains on track to deliver connectivity to hard-to-reach places by the end of the year Continue Reading
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News
23 Aug 2021
A1 selects Nokia, Ericsson tech for service roll-outs across middle Europe
Provider of digital services and communications solutions in Central and Eastern Europe chooses Nordic network technology suppliers for 5G roll-out in key selected markets Continue Reading
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News
23 Aug 2021
Vilicom, Virgin Media O2 boost enterprise comms with commercial Open RAN
Global network design and management firm teams with recently merged operator to roll out one of the first commercial sites built on its Open RAN technology platform Continue Reading
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News
23 Aug 2021
Telekom Romania taps Mavenir to deliver cloud-native IMS, VoLTE and VoWi-Fi nets
Move to virtualised IMS with tech from open communications software provider will facilitate operator’s network transition to 4G/LTE and 5G Continue Reading
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Blog Post
23 Aug 2021
Akamai ‘API accelerators’ up developer edge game
Although Akamai sounds a lot like it could be a Japanese games developer company, the organisation is in fact a cloud-services focused Content Delivery Network (CDN) business with a focus on cyber ... Continue Reading
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Feature
20 Aug 2021
First priorities for the third workplace
Almost 18 months since Covid-19 caused an almost overnight pivot to home working for many firms, hybrid working seems here to stay for knowledge workers. But the role of the 'third workspace' is not yet entirely clear Continue Reading
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News
19 Aug 2021
NEC, Fujitsu begin 5G base station Open RAN tech interoperability testing
Japanese tech giants team up to accelerate the global reach of base station equipment conforming to O-RAN specifications and aim to stimulate growth and innovation in the open 5G market Continue Reading
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News
19 Aug 2021
Vodafone aims for accelerated transformation in UK water industry with ‘unique’ IoT offering
UK operator’s new internet of things offering enables water companies to integrate a range of devices and sensors into a single platform to reduce wastage and improve efficiency Continue Reading
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News
19 Aug 2021
How Bet365 addressed Apple’s iOS App Store policy changes
Apps on the iOS app store need to be more ‘Apple like’, with a common user experience. We find out how Bet365 achieved app portability Continue Reading
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News
19 Aug 2021
Challenger banks make reputational gains in business banking
The business banking sector is a big target for digital challengers and some are already building good reputations in the market Continue Reading
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Tip
18 Aug 2021
Follow 10 Power Apps best practices to build business apps
While Power Apps is part of most Microsoft 365 subscriptions, some users may not know how to take advantage of it. Explore 10 best practices for Power Apps and how to get started. Continue Reading
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News
18 Aug 2021
Adam Crozier to lead BT transformation as chairman
Business transformation specialist and nineties and noughties UK business golden boy to take the reins as BT chairman at the end of the year Continue Reading
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News
18 Aug 2021
Qualcomm claims new era with 5G, AI-enabled autonomous drones
Global mobile chip leader says platform will accelerate and scale development for manufacturers to deliver ‘powerful’ purpose-built craft that will see use cases in enterprise and industrial 5G Continue Reading
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Feature
18 Aug 2021
How mobile operators can cope with staycation boom and sport lockdowns lifting
The periods of lockdown implemented in response to the Covid-19 pandemic led to new mobile network traffic patterns. How can operators adapt to shifting consumer behaviours and continue delivering high-quality experiences? Continue Reading
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Blog Post
17 Aug 2021
Tech in Estonia: CybExer – let’s democratise cyber knowledge
Chief storytelling officer at Tallinn, Estonia headquartered CybExer Lauri Almann is passionate on the subject of cybersecurity and wants to see a new approach to knowledge at a number of levels. ... Continue Reading
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News
17 Aug 2021
What will be the bank branch balance in the digital age?
Will the traditional banks be permanently disadvantaged by the need to retain bank branches or could they turn it to their advantage? Continue Reading
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News
16 Aug 2021
5G smartphone penetration to reach tipping point in 2025
As consumers adopt 5G smartphones to take advantage of high speeds and reduced latency of next-gen networks, hardware suppliers will need to build out new device capabilities to encourage consumers to upgrade regularly and avoid churn Continue Reading
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Blog Post
15 Aug 2021
Tech in Estonia: What to expect
There has, of course, been a continuing global pandemic. As the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) contagion took hold and world governments started to implement national and local lockdowns, the technology ... Continue Reading
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News
13 Aug 2021
Tbaytel wraps new voice communications network with Ribbon
Independently owned telecommunications provider aims to offer its customers premium-quality voice services while reducing power costs and accelerating time to market Continue Reading
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News
13 Aug 2021
5G fixed wireless access broadband to rack up 60 million subscribers by 2026
Demand for efficient home broadband access expected to drive deployments and migration of FWA Continue Reading
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News
12 Aug 2021
Project Endeavour concludes with autonomous vehicle passenger rides in London
Multi-city demonstration of autonomous vehicle services ends with public showcase in London using co-ordinated fleet of six vehicles to host passenger rides for first time Continue Reading
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News
12 Aug 2021
Spectrum utilisation alliance calls for licence-exempt access to entire 6GHz band
Research reveals urgent need for access to 6GHz band which, when open, could add over $1tn to the world’s economy by 2025 Continue Reading
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News
12 Aug 2021
United Group contract sees Nokia hail core 3G/4G/5G tech success
Southeast Europe alternative telecom enhances wireless network so that it can transfer large volumes of data fast, securely and with very low latency to cope with surge in connected devices and other demands from mobile users Continue Reading
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News
11 Aug 2021
NTT claims first globally available private 5G network-as-a-service platform
Next-generation mobile comms infrastructure to provide a suite of services to help chief information officers and chief digital officers drive business outcomes and unlock ‘innovative’ business models Continue Reading
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News
11 Aug 2021
Global fintech investments reach new heights
The global financial technology industry is emerging from the pandemic-triggered slowdown with record levels of investment to fuel further growth Continue Reading
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News
10 Aug 2021
Banks could be blocked from closing branches through FCA legislation
UK financial services regulator the Financial Conduct Authority considers legislation that could block some bank branch closures to ensure citizens have easy access to cash Continue Reading
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News
10 Aug 2021
Global 5G market set for 3.2 billion connections by 2026
Study suggests that as network orchestration tools maximise monetisation, next-generation infrastructures will grow at a staggering rate of 940% over the next five years Continue Reading
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News
10 Aug 2021
How Grab is using Kafka in fraud detection
Grab is using Apache Kafka in its fraud detection and prevention platform to ingest event streams from its mobile software development kits and client backends to pick up fraudulent activities Continue Reading
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News
09 Aug 2021
Need for strong internet connection keeps Brits indoors
Study from leading UK communications provider highlights that although a new normal is coming for a significant number of UK workers, so are new problems and the need to create a better work-life balance Continue Reading
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News
09 Aug 2021
Healthcare providers to deliver 765 million teleconsultations globally by 2025
Research reveals patients will use remote consultation services 3.6 times per year on average, but need for mobile devices and connectivity will limit uptake of telehealth services to developed regions Continue Reading
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News
06 Aug 2021
Vodafone claims UK first with voice-integrated Wi-Fi booster with Alexa built-in
UK operator expands capability of in-home broadband infrastructure with Wi-Fi booster with built-in voice control, hybrid 4G broadband backup and dedicated Wi-Fi support Continue Reading
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News
06 Aug 2021
Inmarsat, Atlantic Bridge Capital and Civic Connect dig deep for IoT in global mining sector
Insight Terra secures $5.45m in Series A funding to accelerate the delivery of an end-to-end full-stack risk management solution to support compliance with global standards and to meet ESG requirements Continue Reading
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News
06 Aug 2021
Apple unveils plans to scan US iPhones for child sex abuse images
Apple will introduce child sexual abuse material detection for US users later this year, but some experts are worried that the technology could be repurposed to scan phones for other kinds of content Continue Reading