Mobile technology

Verizon, AWS drive mobile edge computing platform to Dallas and Miami

Leading comms provider and IT and cloud giant add two more 5G mobile edge computing cities in US to enable development of latency-sensitive applications that can transform industries ranging from healthcare to transportation Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Covid-19: How retailers are using technology to respond to changing shopping habits

As the coronavirus outbreak accelerates the shift in consumer behaviour, how are retailers using technology to keep customers engaged? Continue Reading

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• Caroline Baldwin, Freelance editor and journalist

5G, IoT technology to transform health and social care

Research from UK operator shows how advanced connected technologies offer a pathway to a flexible model of healthcare delivered at the point of patient need Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

IT Priorities 2020: ‘Benestrophe’ for networking as UK IT departments come to terms with new normal

As 2020 ends, all traditional bets are off as Covid-19 completely changes the landscape of IT, with secure connectivity and cloud emerging at the core of enterprises’ needs for the foreseeable future Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

4 mobile app security threats all developers must face

Mobile apps carry their own set of code-based vulnerabilities and entry points, meaning developers need to step up their secure development, coding and deployment practices. Continue Reading

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• Joydip Kanjilal

Wi-Fi 6 ready for carrier network deployment

Wireless standards body reveals successful trial for next-generation Wi-Fi, proven to deliver nearly three times faster than its predecessor and with significantly higher throughput and lower latency Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

CW Benelux: Dutch Alzheimer’s app helps dementia patients

An app aimed at helping dementia patients and their families has been developed by the Alzheimer Society in the Netherlands. Also in this issue, read about a Belgian startup's app based on blockchain technology to help container handling at ports, and why Rabobank ditched its legacy backup. Continue Reading

What businesses can learn from GovTech’s digital strategy

Modernising its infrastructure and putting digital at its core has given Singapore’s Government Technology Agency the agility it needs to respond to the Covid-19 pandemic Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

Norway has lowest physical cash use in the world, says report

Norway claims to use less cash as a proportion of total spending than any other country across the globe, according to a study by its central bank Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Vilicom, BT, UK academia gain funding to spearhead 5G and AI research

Strategic network consultancy teams with incumbent UK telco and universities in all-new scientific research project based on advanced communications Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Microsoft Xbox Series X & S review

The Inspect-a-Gadget team elves are a confirmed bunch of gamers.  Having started gaming life with TV Pong games back in the late 1970s and then graduating to the Atari 2600 in the 1980s, we’ve also ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

EU aid funds used to train ‘unaccountable intelligence agencies’ in high-tech surveillance

Hundreds of documents obtained by campaign group Privacy International show how the EU is supporting surveillance programmes in the Balkans, the Middle East and Africa Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor

Cloud RANs offer promise in APAC, but not in near future

While there is growing interest in cloud-based radio access networks, experts argue that telcos will still cautiously approach the technology in a phased manner Continue Reading

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• Edwin Yapp

Mobile is failing over two-thirds of frontline workers

New data shows frontline workers are experiencing a global increase in mobility problems which negatively impact their work and their company Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Ericsson and Telstra take enterprise cloud to the edge

After successful 5G edge computing trial with financial institution in 2019, Australian telco and comms tech supplier develop enterprise solution with an extension into the hybrid cloud space Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Social interaction in the digital workplace

As workplaces increasingly pivot to virtual presence and digital collaboration, how can we stay connected? Continue Reading

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• Jennifer O'Connor

Nokia partners with A1 Austria to enable LTE, 5G campus networks

Three-year deal between tech firm and operator covers services for all existing and new private LTE and 5G enterprise campus network deployments in Austrian market, piloting network slicing Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Global telcos defy previous performance expectations

Better-performing Asia-Pacific operators lead charge driving analyst to adjust upwards previous forecast for worldwide connectivity services market Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

EU moves closer to encryption ban after Austria, France attacks

Draft resolution document setting up an EU-wide ban on end-to-end encryption is set to be waved through this week Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Tampere’s perfect storm triggers a startup revolution

Previously a hub for Nokia and Microsoft, Finland’s second-largest city is capitalising on a wealth of technical knowhow to become the dark horse of the Nordic startup scene Continue Reading

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• Matthew Staff

Optus to acquire Amaysim, signals decline of MVNO market

Optus’s A$250m acquisition of Amaysim could signal the decline of the mobile virtual network market, according to Venture Insights Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

Mobile device trade-ins return to rise in value in Q3

HYLA Mobile study reports strong trade-in values amid the Covid-19 pandemic – with the value of devices at trade-in maintaining an upward trend in the third quarter Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Huawei Mate 40 Pro

A new Huawei smartphone is always a bit of an occasion - and it’s usually an occasion that comes with the top brass from HQ flying into town to book out London’s ExCeL centre with an accompanying ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

Samsung, KT complete Korea’s first 5G common core deployment

Leading Korean operator collaborates with Samsung to prepare for the launch of 5G standalone networks so that enterprises can scale business-specific services such as network slicing Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

UK, Jersey, Gibraltar contact-tracing apps now interoperable

Apps now interlinked to cover and protect 66 million people through digitally reinforced contact tracing Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Mastercard: Looks like a tech firm, acts like a tech firm, is a tech firm

Financial services giant finds itself in a prominent position as the volume of digital transactions increases Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

GSMA calls for whole-of-government approach to digital societies

Asia-Pacific countries need to take a whole-of-government approach and not regulate the telecoms industry in isolation to advance their digital societies Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

Singapore government rolls out digital signature service

Individuals and businesses will soon be able to sign documents digitally using a new service on the Singapore government’s SingPass digital identity platform Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

University of Warwick graduates to BT 5G to accelerate innovation

BT installs UK’s first dedicated public 5G network for the University of Warwick, aiming to bring new opportunities for research and further enhance students’ learning experience through its EE mobile network Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Horiba Mira accelerates autonomous vehicles with Vodafone 4G and 5G

Expert in engineering driverless technologies partners with leading UK operator to bring 5G to its Nuneaton headquarters with a private mobile network designed to allow vehicles to communicate with each other and surrounding infrastructure, such as traffic signals Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Cambridge Consultants takes off with airborne 5G

5G connectivity takes to the skies as Capgemini division announces what it says is a breakthrough for service which will beam signals through the stratosphere from fleet of aircraft Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Industrial IoT connections to reach 37 billion by 2025

Smart factory concept realised as research reveals smart manufacturing will represent three-fifths of global industrial internet of things connections over next five years Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Cambridge Broadband Networks enhances fixed wireless access offer

After corporate identity shift, fixed wireless network system provider reveals next phase of evolution with new partner programme to address growing FWA market demands Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

What we need in the UK’s telecoms diversification strategy

Removing Huawei from the UK’s 5G networks creates huge problems in the resiliency and deployment of next-generation mobile. The government’s strategy must tackle these challenges Continue Reading

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• Julian David, TechUK

England and Wales Covid-19 app updated as Scotland, Northern Ireland, Jersey, Gibraltar link up

Major upgrades for contact-tracing apps across all parts of the UK as initial ghosting issues are resolved and accuracy improved Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

UK comms task force leader warns of East v West 5G standards battle

UK Parliament told of long road ahead to rectify ‘market failure’ of lack of diversity in essential communications technology supply lines and of need to reassert influence in global standards Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Victims contest technology firms’ attempt to dismiss cobalt mining deaths case

Technology companies say they cannot be held responsible for the deaths of children mining for the cobalt used in their products Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Comms needs to take ‘giant leap forward’ to address new normal

Ericsson research finds Covid-19 pandemic has created a tipping point for what workers expect of the future digital office Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

HONOR Watch GS Pro rugged smartwatch 

Are you a so-called ‘urban adventurer’ at heart? That’s what Huawei sub-brand company Honor wants you to be with its latest smartwatch.  Actually, you could be an office-based user (oh okay, it’s ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

Ericsson scoops urban part of BT 5G communications network

Building on the operator’s selection of the comms tech firm’s 5G core solutions earlier in 2020, Ericsson wins deal to upgrade BT’s existing radio access network infrastructure on EE mobile network. Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Qualcomm unveils next-generation mesh Wi-Fi networks platform

New modular architecture designed to bring high-performance, cost-effective Wi-Fi 6E mesh deployment to deliver wireless gigabit speeds throughout connected homes Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Belfast Harbour steams ahead to UK and Ireland’s first 5G private network for ports

5G private network accelerates Belfast Harbour’s ambition to become the world’s best regional smart port, stimulating innovation across transport, logistics, public safety, physical security and sustainability Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Election apps, advertising target mobile phone users

As political campaigns ramp up their use of mobile technology to do battle this election season, apps have arisen to inform citizens and encourage them to vote. Continue Reading

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• Mike Gleason, News Writer

Ericsson looks to the cloud for increased RAN flexibility

Cloud-based radio access network for communications service providers regarded as offering more versatility to network buildouts as a complement to existing purpose-built 5G networks and addressing a variety of 5G use cases Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

In-building wireless infrastructure, 5G indoor revenues will exceed $16bn by 2025

Research predicts digital distributed radio systems will change the way traditional distributed antenna systems are designed and implemented due to their simplified and future-proofed architecture Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

What’s next for Wi-Fi?

New and emerging 802.11 wireless LAN technologies continue to develop. Users who need to replace routers have a decision to make: buy now or wait for the next upgrade cycle in 2021? Continue Reading

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• Michael Gold

EC green light for Iliad to press Play on Polish mobile acquisition

As Polish mobile acquisition gets go-ahead, French operator extends partnership with wireless infrastructure and services company to finance roll-out of fixed network in Poland and accelerate roll-out of 4G/5G networks Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Covid crisis proves tech can replace office space and support cost-cutting at Barclays

Bank says it will continue to look at its use of office space as it targets further cost-cutting measures Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

BT brings out RCS business messaging to UK customers

Telco announces that platform based on next generation of rich mobile messaging is now through early-stage pilots and is available for businesses to enhance customer experience Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Nokia chalks up new Finnish 5G win

Global comms tech provider selected by Finnish joint venture to supply 5G radio network equipment including deployment and managed services Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Taylor Construction successfully trials 5G for high-tech applications

5G use cases established for Australian-based construction company claiming 20x the performance of 4G with 5G, making next-gen in-field applications possible Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Project Endeavour gets in gear to begin first public autonomous vehicle trials

Government-backed autonomous vehicle consortium adds new partners and begins field trials in three major UK cities Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Orange Belgium reveals first 5G innovations in Port of Antwerp

Augmented field operators and connected tugboats are potential use cases as applications based on next-generation network aim to go full steam ahead at Belgian port Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Maturing O-RAN set to have 75% market share by 2030

Analyst confident of prospects for comms technology enabling multi-supplier interoperability for innovations and reducing time to market for deploying new network functionality Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

O2 makes further expansion to UK 5G network

Almost exactly a year after it switched on 5G in the UK, O2 takes next-gen network locations into treble figures and eyes up business use cases Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

5G drives Ericsson in third quarter

Increased demand for next-generation architectures in key territories boost third quarter for Swedish comms tech giant, as it inks national infrastructure network deal to deliver 5G speed and network capacity in domestic arena and Estonia Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Trump and Biden campaign apps easy targets for cyber criminals

You don’t need a stellar IQ to exploit the dangerous StrandHogg Android vulnerability, and users of both Donald Trump’s and Joe Biden’s mobile apps are at risk of falling victim to it Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Qualcomm teams with Verizon and Ericsson to set 5G speed benchmark, boosts 5G offering

Comms carrier and tech companies continue to drive advancements in 5G technology using aggregation technology on mmWave spectrum while new portfolio of 5G RAN platforms aims to enable a new generation of cellular networks Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Verizon goes global with private 5G network

US comms giant spreads wings to offer private 5G capabilities to enterprises in Europe and Asia-Pacific deal Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Police given access to self-isolation data

NHS Test and Trace self-isolation data will be made available to police after new guidance changes data-sharing rules Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

AT&T taps Nokia to drive CBRS-enabled Industry 4.0 private networks

US comms giant aims to accelerate its ambitions to support advanced communications in manufacturing and industry Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Almost two-thirds of cell sites set to deploy open RAN by 2026

With diversity in communications technology supply set to accelerate, open RAN will come to the fore and research suggests that enterprise small cells will be a key factor in its deployment Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Global operator revenue to be buoyed by 5G over next five years

Research firm presents more evidence dispelling fears of pandemic preventing roll-out of next-generation networks Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

EU contact-tracing app interoperability gateway goes live

European Union goes live with project developed to ensure that member states’ apps will work seamlessly across borders, so users will only need to install one app for use across EU Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Down the encryption tunnel with NordVPN 

The lion’s share of the product analysis carried out by Inspect-a-Gadget is typically hardware-based. They’re things, devices, tools, machines and extensions i.e. the focus here is gadgets - that’s ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

KDDI, Orange start engine on connected automotive IoT services

Toyota and Mazda to use connected car capabilities for improved customer experience in connected car platform covering 63 European territories Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Spanish court to question witnesses over ‘illegal surveillance’ of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange

The Spanish National Court in Madrid is to hear evidence from information security expert Andy Müller-Maguhn and two lawyers who were subject to ‘illegal surveillance’  of their meetings with Julian Assange at the Ecuadorian Embassy in London Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor
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Jersey launches contact-tracing app

Irish software developer NearForm adds Channel Island to its list of customers for mobile proximity app technology Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Employees demand greater ownership and choice in the ‘new normal’ of work

Cisco survey shows flexible future for work, with three-quarters of UK office workers wanting to choose whether to work from home or office, and manage their hours Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

How Tokopedia is streamlining incident management

Indonesian e-commerce giant Tokopedia has improved incident management and developer productivity using a cloud-based incident management tool Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

Employees demand office redesign for new hybrid work environment

Global study by visualisation and collaboration technology provider says employees worldwide are desperate to get back to the office and want their employers to invest in a tech-driven environment Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Apple announces new era for 5G with iPhone 12

Even as its growth exceeds earlier expectations, the global 5G market gets rocket fuel with the long-awaited launch of the 5G-compatible iPhone 12 Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Cheaper and more available smartphones set to drive 5G adoption surge

Arrival of 5G-enabled iPhones, particularly in Europe and North America, along with momentum in China, to push worldwide 5G connections to 3.6 billion by 2025 Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

O-RAN ready to rocket to be worth $47bn by 2026

Industry analyst predicts rapid expansion for open radio access network over the next six years Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

5G set to add $8tn to global GDP by 2030

Research from leading global telecommunications technology provider finds that despite the economic challenges of Covid-19, a global boom in 5G investment will see 71% of companies invest in it over the next five years Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Five Eyes spy group again demands access to private messages

Spooks are once again calling for the tech industry to break end-to-end encryption in messaging platforms Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Robots delivering the goods for retailers

Amazon is investing in autonomous robot delivery in the UK, adding to pioneering work undertaken by Co-op and Starship Technologies Continue Reading

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• Ben Sillitoe

BT expands digital workplace portfolio with Zoom

New carrier agreement with conferencing provider Zoom designed to allow BT to offer a managed service with integrated networking to ensure optimal user experiences Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

AI In Code Series: SUSE, Databricks, Sinch - Developer keenness & cautions

The Computer Weekly Developer Network has been running a series of guest posts from technical authors who understand the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) not ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

Nokia, Ericsson score 5G tech wins with Orange, Proximus

Centre of politics becomes centre of 5G activity as incumbent telcos tap Nordic comms giants to build out next-generation infrastructures Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Morrisons and Pret join UK retail’s growing subscription economy

Morrisons and Pret A Manger join growing UK retail movement towards subscription models – a space frequented by technology-led players such as Gousto Continue Reading

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• Ben Sillitoe

CMA asks for right to probe O2/Virgin merger

Competition and Markets Authority requests right to probe potentially game-changing joint venture that could transform UK’s wired and wireless communications provision Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

SSD hard disk series: OWC Mercury Elite Pro Dual with 3-port Hub 

The more complex and high-end a product, the more complex, convoluted and potentially cumbersome the install and usage experience. That would be the general summation of many of the devices we’ve ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

The UK switches on to mobile contact tracing

Long overdue and attracting descriptions ranging from ‘essential’ to ‘cherry on the cake’, the UK’s contact-tracing app is now widely available – but where will further developments lead? Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

5G to fore as Vodafone, Immense join Midlands Future Mobility

UK telco and simulation platform provider join project to accelerate the development of cutting-edge transport technologies Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Tesco hires 16,000 staff to cope with Covid-19 shopping habits

After an increase in online sales as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, supermarket Tesco made 16,000 temporary staff permanent to cope with the shift in customer behaviour Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

AI In Code Series: Indorse - AI needs developer problem solving

We users use Artificial Intelligence (AI) almost every day, often without even realising it i.e. a large amount of the apps and online services we all connect with have a degree of Machine Learning ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

Singtel rolls out 5G trial network for enterprises

Singtel is providing enterprises with early access to its 5G standalone network at its testing facility to test and develop new 5G applications Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

5G regulation failures are a threat to UK’s national security

Defence Committee report on the security of 5G brands existing regulations outdated and unsatisfactory Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

More than four-fifths of global workforce rule out return to office full-time

With workforces demanding increased – if not permanent – home networking, research reveals CIOs’ top priorities in planning for new everywhere enterprise, specifically securing mobile devices, apps and users Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

SSD hard disk series: Western Digital ArmorLock 

We’re conscientious souls here in the Inspect-A-Gadget lab i.e. we like to back-up.  With a couple of aging PCs that have been put through their paces (and ejected from a couple of airport scanner ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

Postman: The role of open source in APIs - Part 1 of 2

This is part one of a two-part contributed piece for Computer Weekly Open Source Insider with part two linked here. This analysis of the role of open source in APIs is written by Postman CEO ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

Postman: The role of open source in APIs - Part 2 of 2

This is part two of a two-part contributed piece for Computer Weekly Open Source Insider with part one linked here. This analysis of the role of open source in APIs is written by Postman CEO ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

5G technology could increase global economy by $1.5tn by 2030

Research commissioned by Huawei suggests next-generation networks can stimulate growth and drive productivity as the global economy recovers from Covid-19 Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

EE leads latest Opensignal UK mobile performance report

UK’s largest operator tops UK mobile quality survey measuring performance across four key use cases Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

AI In Code Series: Sinch - Welcome to the world of commodity.ai

We users use Artificial Intelligence (AI) almost every day, often without even realising it i.e. a large amount of the apps and online services we all connect with have a degree of Machine Learning ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

Employees overwhelmingly hostile to workplace monitoring tech

The use of workplace surveillance technologies to monitor and track staff working from home has increased hugely since the start of the pandemic, but most workers say it makes them feel uncomfortable Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Regulator wants fintechs to address pandemic financial challenges

UK financial services regulator is supporting fintechs in addressing some of the challenges consumers and small businesses face amid the current pandemic Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

O2 takes 5G to Germany’s biggest cities

Telefónica Germany says it is beginning a new era in mobile telephony in the country, allowing users to have ‘completely new dimensions of digitisation’ with next-generation networks Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

TSB mobile banking problems a reminder of risk of reliance on digital

TSB customers have had problems accessing the mobile banking app just days after the bank announced it was closing 164 branches Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA