Mobile technology

Fibre flies as improved 5G sees record UK mobile data consumption

Research from comms regulator finds UK mobile data use climbs to over 1.2 billion gigabytes each month, as networks deliver 5G SA to 83% of the UK to meet rising demand Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Qatar Airways claims Starlink in-flight connectivity benchmark

MENA airline accelerates programme to equip widebody aircraft with Starlink-based connectivity and now operates up to 200 daily such connected flights to key destinations Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Emirates preps for world’s largest Starlink-enabled wide-body fleet

Leading MENA region-based airline to debut the world’s first Starlink-equipped A380 aircraft and attempt to lead the industry as part of aircraft retrofit programme Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Software syncopation: Rhythm & news in NTT's next LLM ‘tsuzumi 2’

As the march (let’s not say race) towards building, implementing and interconnecting intelligence functions into enterprise software stacks deepens, the palpable (but largely friendly) division ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

Self-service tools - PagerDuty: The shift from ‘we deploy’ to ‘you deploy, we observe'

This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network written by Mandi Walls, DevOps advocate at PagerDuty. Walls, in her inimitable style, writes in full as follows… Organisations are ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

Ericsson teams with Orange on ‘adaptable, eco-conscious’ networks

Global telco and comms tech provider collaborate on trials aiming to create more efficient, flexible and sustainable 5G networks, with initiatives including massive MIMO radios, 5G energy-saving, AI, cloud and open RAN Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Global on-device AI market tops $10bn in 2024

Research displays the strength of the on-device artificial intelligence device arena as industrial, and embedded AI – as well as micro-power Wi-Fi silicon on chip platforms – enable intelligent computing everywhere Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

NTT Docomo claims successful outdoor 6G AI-driven interface trial

Japanese operator NTT Docomo accelerates trial of next-generation mobile technologies, resulting in throughput improving by ‘up to 100%’ under real-world outdoor conditions Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Viewing business through a sustainability lens

In this week’s edition of Computer Weekly, we take a closer look at reports of low workplace morale within the Police Digital Service, as its staff eagerly await the outcome of the long-promised Home Office’s policing reform whitepaper. Jérôme Goulard, the chief sustainability officer of Orange Business, talks us through the work he is doing to balance business objectives with IT sustainability within the organisation. This week’s buyer’s guide features the second instalment of three articles advising IT buyers on how to get started on using agentic artificial intelligence (AI) – and sets out how enterprises can use the technology to take their automation efforts to the next level. Rounding out the issue is our look at what is holding European startups back when it comes to leading the way in the field of quantum computing. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

NTT & OptQC build 1-million qubit optical quantum computer

NTT and OptQC aim to build a 1-million qubit quantum computer built on light-based photonics principles (rather than electricity) to enhance the reliability, scalability and practicality of the ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

NTT R&D Forum 2025: Live keynote report

NTT Inc. CEO Akira Shimada kicked off the NTT R&D Forum 2025 conference this year, with the event itself billed as a “Quantum Leap Into The Future”, this gathering was designed to clarify and ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

Ataccama Data Trust Summit: Day 2

The Ataccama Data Trust Summit continued into its second day with an examination of how data trust is delivered through the company’s platform and toolset - readers can catch up on day 1 here, ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

Ataccama Data Trust Summit: Day 1

There are technology press events aplenty. But aside from the standard fodder of the press conference, the technology symposium, the C-suite exec Zoom-style update call (possibly with earnings ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

MI5 made multiple applications for phone data to identify BBC journalist’s sources

MI5 discloses it made and authorised unlawful ‘sequential applications’ for Vincent Kearney’s phone data during his time at the BBC, but will neither confirm nor deny whether it undertook further ‘lawful’ surveillance of BBC journalists Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor

Ericsson opens Bengaluru R&D unit to drive 5G software development

Research facility enhances comms tech provider’s presence in India, including the growth of application-specific integrated circuit development announced in June 2025 Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Singapore Sports Hub to get Wi-Fi 7 network

The upgrade will provide faster, more reliable connections for visitors during concerts and sporting events, and will help manage crowds and improve services Continue Reading

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• Stephen Withers

Lenovo to power FIFA World Cup 2026

Lenovo will provide its consumer and enterprise technology capabilities to power the upcoming FIFA World Cup, which has been deemed the most technologically advanced tournament in the game’s history Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

IFS validates applied Industrial AI platform with real-world impact showcase

AI is everywhere, clearly. It’s not too far of a stretch to say that we have AI, AI everywhere, but not a drop to drink i.e. so many projects fail (95% according to MIT research), or lay ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

KubeCon + CloudNativeCon 2025: Sysdig (et al) points to Schrödinger’s security snag

We’re in Atlanta, Georgia all week and that can only mean one thing, it must be time for KubeCon CloudNativeCon (Americas) 2025… and it is. On the hunt for insight into the latest cloud-anative ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

10 World Trade office tower boosts connectivity with indoor 5G solution

Investors, real estate firm and tech provider deliver small-cell based neutral host network at premier commercial building to provide high-capacity, multi-operator indoor coverage with scalable, sustainable performance Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Abu Dhabi hits accelerator on autonomous mobility commercialisation

Investment arm of Emirates development agency reveals 29 strategic partnerships to drive development of autonomous mobility in increasingly important region for smart mobility Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Red Hat bids to ‘unite’ enterprise IT with OpenShift 4.20 

At the KubeCon + CloudNativeCon 2025 Americas conference this year, we learned of the general availability of Red Hat OpenShift 4.20, the latest version of the company’s hybrid cloud application ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

Abu Dhabi accelerates autonomous mobility push with 29 commercial partnerships

The emirate is building one of the world’s most advanced regulatory and testing ecosystems for AI-driven mobility, from high-speed racing labs to city-wide delivery pilots Continue Reading

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• Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly

New high-accuracy GPS aims to end navigation woes

Grab and its tech partners are trialling a system that promises lane-level accuracy, a first for ride-hailing in Southeast Asia Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

Nokia Bell Labs and KDDI team to research 6G energy efficiency

Comms research facility enters joint research agreement with leading Japanese operator to explore ways to boost resiliency and energy efficiency on forthcoming generation of mobile networks Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

North American fleet management systems to show double-digit growth to 2029

Research from IoT analyst reveals installed base of fleet management systems in North America to reach 33 million units over the next three years, dominated by a handful of providers with installed bases in the millions Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

(Some) software developers may now evolve to become orchestrators

Coding is dead. No, it’s not. Good, that’s out of the way and crystal clear. Of course, software application development is not going away, despite the rise of AI and the multifarious layers of ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

Vodafone, AST SpaceMobile form base for EU satellite constellation

Looking to further strengthen Europe’s digital sovereignty, European operator and space comms leader advance partnership and select Germany for satellite operations centre Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Why Apache Kafka is the AI workflow you (probably) already have

This is a guest post for Computer Weekly Open Source Insider written by Anil Inamdar in his capacity as global head of data services at NetApp Instaclustr. The company provides a managed platform ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

Vodafone IoT teams with Iridium for NTN NB-IoT connectivity

Global voice, data and PNT satellite services firm forges a partnership with comms operator’s IoT division to deliver narrow band internet of things connectivity to devices even in the most remote locations Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

IAG aircraft to take off with Wi-Fi Starlink connectivity

Leading airline group announces strategic investment in satellite-based Wi-Fi connectivity for its aircraft starting from early 2026, with speeds claimed to enable fast downloads, smooth streaming and cloud-based work Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Broadband Forum: 5G FWA offers broadband fix for multi-dwelling units

Trade association publishes report highlighting simplification of delivering 5G broadband to apartment buildings through new specification that allows a single 5G fixed wireless access modem to deliver high speed connectivity to multiple tenants Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Verizon Business delivers neutral host network to KPMG’s New York City office

Leading comms provider takes Manhattan headquarters of audit, tax and advisory firm to new levels of communication with a dedicated network powered by 5G network Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Global Open RAN suppliers scale advanced connectivity in UK

Comms tech research hub announces latest cohort of international open radio access providers it’s working with to trial, validate and scale advanced connectivity offerings across the UK Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Nubia Z80 Ultra review

In a world with too many smartphones, why do we need another one and - crucially - what might set one apart from another? The Nubians might have originated in the Nile Valley, but Nubia today is a ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

When AI workflows generate vulnerabilities too fast for developers

This is a guest post by Brian Sathianathan, chief technology officer and co-founder at Iterate.ai, whose AI innovation ecosystem enables enterprises to build production-ready applications. ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

Nordic investors drive investment in region’s defence sector

Slush Startup in Helsinki will feature dual-use, defence and security events that bring suppliers together Continue Reading

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• Gerard O'Dwyer

NTT Mobility, Inc. formed to ‘drive’ autonomous driving tech 

Autonomy is accelerating. Autonomous database systems are patching and updating without human intervention, autonomous coding tools are surfacing throughout many strains of software application ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

Nokia, Rohde & Schwarz collaborate on AI-powered 6G receiver

As development of technology to support the next generation of mobile accelerates, global comms tech provider and test and measurement company look to deploy AI and machine learning to take mobile to next level Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Ionx, Virgin Media O2 claim UK 5G standalone first

Neutral host small cell platform integrates offer with live 5G SA network to show how neutral host models are not just viable, but essential to delivering high-performance 5G where customers actually need it Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Kong engineering VP: Deeper, down (and in-between) AI workflows

This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network written by Saju Pillai, SVP of engineering at Kong. Kong (the company, not the mythical giant subtropical herbivorous mammal) is known ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

Streaming specialist Confluent aims to drive rise of ‘contextual AI’

Confluent, Inc. used its annual data practitioner convention this month to detail Confluent Intelligence, a service designed to build context-rich real-time artificial intelligence (AI).  Built on ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

Vodafone goes for Dell in major Open RAN network modernisation

European operator selects global IT giant to power regional strategic five-year RAN infrastructure programme to improve connectivity across Europe Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Nvidia, Nokia ‘pioneer’ AI platform for 6G comms

Global comms tech provider and AI leader establish a strategic partnership to enable accelerated development and deployment of next generation AI native mobile networks and AI networking infrastructure Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

E.ON taps Nokia for comms network modernisation

Five-year deal sees energy supplier deploy network service across optical, IP and fibre domains, laying the foundations for future advancements, including support for sustainability goals in quantum-safe networks Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Extreme lands enterprise Wi-Fi 7 wins

AI-powered networking automation firm reveals number of significant deployments of services based on latest wireless comms standard Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

VodafoneThree network sharing unlocks ‘significant’ coverage improvements

Network analyst finds recently merged company’s strategy to pool network resources is paying off for users from broader reach to faster, more reliable connectivity Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

AT&T unveils Open RAN call milestone

US communication giant pushes forward on evolution of wireless networks and the industry’s move towards open architectures with first Open RAN call using third-party radios over commercial network Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Requtech retrofit programme sees creation of Satcom hub

Long-standing antenna design company that boasts deployments of parabolic, phased array and troposcatter antennas expands portfolio into the infrastructure side of the Satcom industry Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Windows 10: Microsoft Extended Support Upgrade programme explained

Gartner explains how IT leaders can manage their migration from Windows 10 to Windows 11 using the Microsoft ESU programme Continue Reading

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• Timon Watson

AI workflows - Elastic: Hope-flows and hard truths

This is a guest post by Nic Palmer, head of customer architecture for international, Elastic - the company known for its open source platform that powers search, observability, security and wider ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

NTT DATA Inc: Resilience brilliance needs a helicopter view 

AI is changing things. Aside from the surface-level services now helping people create amusing videos and images, the penetration of artificial intelligence is helping people research more broadly ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

More openness on the cards for Apple and Google’s mobile platforms

Competition and Markets Authority will look closely at the openness of Google and Apple’s mobile platforms after designating both with strategic market status Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

US healthcare providers tap Verizon for neutral host, private 5G combo nets

Leading comms provider shows continued momentum in the healthcare space for neutral host network and private 5G network products Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Series brief: Self-service developer tools

Software application developers love users and operations professionals… and that feeling holds for database administrators to sysadmins to penetration testers and security professionals. What’s ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

Scottish university claims mobile net breakthrough for remote medicine

Scottish university engineers use off-the-shelf hardware to build haptic controller for robot arm Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

T‑Mobile unveils Edge Control, T-Platform business networks

5G Advanced network to support networks designed to cut latency, costs and security risk, controlled by ‘first-of-its-kind’ unified management platform for business solutions. Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Viasat unveils smartphone connectivity via satellite first in Mexico

Satellite operator demonstrates the potential of D2D networks to bridge the connectivity gap in areas where traditional wireless comms services are unreliable or non-existent Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Open Cosmos to build Spanish Atlantic satellite constellation

Spanish space technology company wins right to construct eight satellites in largest Earth observation constellation to boost European climate resilience, security and sovereignty Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

HPE, Ericsson validate dual-mode 5G core technology

Leading IT provider and comms tech giant establish joint validation lab to tackle critical challenges faced by telco service providers while deploying a multi-supplier infrastructure stack Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Backhaul shows near-equal split between fibre, wireless

Study finds that comms market is heading towards a near-even split between microwave and fibre backhaul, with advanced economies showing signs of decreasing use of fibre, and renewed interest in microwave for high-capacity and resilient networks Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

UK networks commit to pay £39m to secure mmWave 5G spectrum

UK comms regulator reveals conclusion of principal bidding stage for latest wireless spectrum auction, which will see boost for mobile services in crowded areas like sports stadiums and train stations Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Real-time analytics tops priorities for 82% of IoT enterprise

Research finds IoT is evolving from simple data collection to process automation, with enterprises starting to layer additional services like AI and machine learning to process data from IoT deployment Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Vodafone chooses Ericsson as exclusive RAN supplier across key territories

Swedish comms tech firm to become leading European operator’s sole radio access network provider, deploying advanced 5G hardware and software to modernise networks and enable 5G Standalone for differentiated connectivity needs Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

AI becomes major accelerator for IoT

Survey reveals ‘soaring’ enthusiasm for IoT, with multiple emerging technologies acting as catalysts, and efficiency and productivity gains demonstrating return on investment Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Cognite aims to deliver hydraulic lift for asset-heavy industries

Industrial AI company Cognite used its Impact 2025 conference to explain where the growth patterns now sit within the Cognite Industrial AI and Data Platform. A new integration with GPU ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

5G vs. 4G: Learn the key differences between them

5G and 4G network architectures have some significant differences. See how the two technologies differ and what the new capabilities mean for business communications. Continue Reading

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• Michaela Goss, Senior Site Editor
• Deanna Darah, Site Editor

Regulatory pressures, development bottlenecks stall UK SDV progress

Key findings from survey of UK automotive software developers reveal regulatory compliance and long development cycles as the biggest challenges in software development, with cyber vulnerability the biggest risk to successful SDV roll-out Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

AI workflows - Starburst: Chewing into the fruits of AI data products

This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network written by Justin Borgman, CEO of Starburst. Starburst is known for its data platform that allows data science and software ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

Court dismisses Apple’s appeal against Home Office backdoor

Investigatory Powers Tribunal rules that Apple’s appeal against a Home Office order to access encrypted data of Apple users world wide will no longer proceed. Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor

Creatopy: Developer creatives welcome the new ‘courage multiplier’ era

This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network written by Thibault Imbert in his capacity as chief product & growth officer at Creatopy. Creatopy is known for its AI-driven ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

Fastweb + Vodafone claims 5G network milestone for Italy

Italian operator unveils ‘groundbreaking’ achievement on commercial 5G network in Rome, reaching a peak speed of 2.5 Gbps, accelerating the nation’s journey towards 5G Advanced and an era of hyper-connected services Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

AT&T, Ericsson launch cloud-based IoT marketplace

Marketplace hosted on Microsoft Azure developed by leading comms provider and comms tech company designed to simplify selling, contracting, provisioning and billing for IoT services Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

WBA enhances emergency services Wi-Fi comms in challenging environments

Report outlines framework for how Wi-Fi and wireless standard can be used to deliver reliable emergency calling and priority communications between the public, first responders, public safety organisations and emergency services Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

What is mobile application development?

Mobile application development is the set of processes and procedures involved in writing software for small, wireless computing devices, such as smartphones and other hand-held devices. Continue Reading

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• Scott Robinson, New Era Technology
• Matthew David
• Amy Novotny, Senior Managing Editor

Chat Control encryption plans delayed after EU states fail to agree

Plans to require technology companies across Europe to monitor the contents of encrypted messages and emails have been delayed after European Union member states were unable to reach agreement following German objections Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor

AI and autonomous vehicles drive UAE’s first commercial electric truck fleet

Evocargo and RAK Ceramics deploy AI-powered autonomous vehicles, marking a new era for logistics and sustainable mobility Continue Reading

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• Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly

Camunda CTO: Agentic automation & orchestration has reached ‘enterprise-grade’

During CamundaCon 2025 in New York City this week, company chief technology officer Daniel Meyer detailed his thoughts on how we can now build and deploy AI agents where they matter most. For ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

Camunda CEO: Enterprise-grade agents need enterprise-grade orchestration

Automation accelerates. We know that automation services that stem from artificial intelligence services spanning predictive, generative and agentic AI are now being applied to the working coalface ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

Our phones as our castles: can His Majesty’s Government enter?

Ancient laws secure the sanctity of even the most humble of homes from government intrusion. How do they fare in an age of digital technology? Continue Reading

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• Joe Jones, IAPP

Airbus climbs in industrial digitisation with private 5G deployment

Global aircraft manufacturer advances factory digitisation with private 5G connectivity at production sites supporting critical initiatives such as 3D simulation, augmented reality, improved traceability and predictive maintenance Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

OPCSA terminal gains sharper edge with private 5G connectivity

Neutral host provider to design, deploy and operate a private 5G network at the Canary Islands’ largest container terminal, reducing costs associated with inefficiencies in the maintenance and monitoring of refrigerated containers Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Police ordered to give reasons in closed court for seizing phone of UK Hamas lawyer

London court orders police to disclose reasons for seizing and copying the contents of a phone belonging to a UK lawyer who represented Hamas, but refuses an injunction to prevent police from reviewing the phone until after judicial review Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor

AI workflows - RecordPoint: Accelerating AIOps with integrated data risk management

This is guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network written by Anthony Woodward in his capacity as co-founder and CEO of RecordPoint. The company is known for its cloud-based software that ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

AI workflows – Nightfall: Shadow AI workflows eat security from inside

This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network written by Rohan Sathe in his capacity as CEO and co-founder at Nightfall. Nightfall AI is known for its agentic data loss prevention ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

VMO2 looks to boost UK mobile connectivity with Giga Site

UK comms provider switches on first Giga Site in London, and claims to be marking a major step forward in delivering faster and more reliable mobile connectivity across the UK Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

BT reveals plan for 99% 5G standalone coverage by 2030

UK’s leading comms provider rebrands 5G standalone into 5G+ while revealing ambition to deliver almost universal population coverage over mobile standard by 2030, taking huge leap compared with rival UK MNOs Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

PSNI appoints legal counsel to report on police conduct after McCullough surveillance review

The Police Service of Northern Ireland has commissioned a senior lawyer to report back on whether there was any misconduct by police officers following the McCullough Review into the surveillance of journalists, lawyers and NGOs Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor

D-Link DPP-201 powerbank 

Anybody who travels knows that sinking feeling when, just as you’re settling into your favourite movie on a long flight, your phone suddenly pings with a low battery warning. It’s not just a ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

UiPath & Snowflake unite on agentic automation 

UiPath has forged a deeper partnership with Snowflake. Styling itself as the “AI data cloud company” these days, Snowflake Cortex AI will now work alongside UiPath’s Agentic Automation platform. ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

UK Space Agency goes global with 23 projects

Projects designed to strengthen international space partnerships, develop national capabilities and boost economic growth include joint effort to support the development of high-performance non-terrestrial networks Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Home Office issues new ‘backdoor’ order over Apple encryption

A second Home Office technical capability notice requires Apple to provide access to encrypted data and messages of British users stored on its iCloud service Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor

EU Chat Control plans pose ‘existential catastrophic risk’ to encryption, says Signal

As EU member states prepare to vote on plans to mandate tech companies to introduce technology to scan messages before they are encrypted, Signal warns that Chat Control will create new security risks Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor

Speaking in volumes: UiPath talks up Google Gemini models for voice agents

UiPath used its annual developer/practitioner event this week in Las Vegas to detail the launch of the UiPath Conversational Agent. The technology’s voice interaction is enabled by Google’s Gemini ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

Over half of UK adults use mobile wallets

Cash accounted for less than 10% of payments in the UK in 2024, according to UK Finance figures Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Apple’s first iOS 26 security update fixes memory corruption flaw

Apple issues an update for its brand new iOS 26 mobile operating system, fixing a potentially dangerous vulnerability affecting iPhones, iPads and other Mac devices Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

AI Workflows- Appian: Up the abstraction ladder (not down the rabbit hole)

This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network written by Medhat Galal, in his role as SVP of engineering at Appian, where he leads process automation transformation. Galal writes ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

NHS App set to front-end online health service access

Additional functionality is being built into the NHS App to provide online appointments and access to healthcare professionals across England Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

5G-enabled FWA CPE shipments form majority in 4 out of 7 global regions

Annual fixed wireless access CPE market survey reveals that as 5G-based FWA is increasingly the norm, suppliers expect shipments to accelerate, with over 50% of sales in key regions being 5G-enabled Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Boldyn Networks enhances 5G fan experience at AO Arena

Leading UK neutral host network provider engaged to deliver advanced 5G connectivity at sports arena in Manchester, one of the UK’s busiest entertainment venues and one of the largest indoor sporting homes in Europe Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly