Network hardware
Network hardware products such as routers, switches, hubs, appliances and gateways form the vital infrastructure for successful enterprise IT. We look at the latest trends in technologies in building LANs, WANS and Ethernet networking.
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News
24 Nov 2025
MWC25 Doha debut marks a new chapter for MENA mobile innovation
GSMA’s Jawad Jalal Abbassi outlines how Qatar’s first Mobile World Congress will accelerate digital transformation, 5G adoption and AI integration across the region Continue Reading
By- Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly
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24 Nov 2025
IBM and Cisco light up quantum networking collaboration
Firms collaborate to design a connected network of large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computers, laying the groundwork for a quantum computing internet Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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24 Nov 2025
UK connected tech upgrades could spur productivity boost
Report from UK’s leading comms provider finds investment in UK’s connected technology could offset the days lost due to employee sick leave every year by 2030 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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21 Nov 2025
First fibre laid under Project Reach UK digital backbone
High-count fibre laid along Great Western Main Line in four weeks, marking the first milestone in strengthening the UK’s connectivity infrastructure Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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20 Nov 2025
5G Standalone growth spurs differentiated connectivity services
Mobility Report shows 33 CSPs currently offer differentiated connectivity services based on network slicing, with a combined total of 65 offerings with around 1.4 billion people expected to be served by FWA broadband by the end of 2031 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
20 Nov 2025
AWS claims cloud-provider first with DWDM transponder
IT and cloud giant reveals in-house development project for dense wavelength division multiplexing transponder system showing significant bandwidth gains, and reduced failure rates and power consumption Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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19 Nov 2025
Cloudflare contrite after worst outage since 2019
Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince apologises for the firm’s worst outage in years and shares details of how a change to database system permissions caused a cascading effect that brought down some of the web’s biggest names Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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E-Zine
18 Nov 2025
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
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News
14 Nov 2025
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
By- Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor
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11 Nov 2025
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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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07 Nov 2025
City of London deploys SASE to future-proof public infrastructure
Managed services provider to deliver an end-to-end networking connectivity offering, encompassing what is said to be a UK-first enterprise secure access service edge roll-out for public services Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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07 Nov 2025
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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
07 Nov 2025
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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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05 Nov 2025
Verizon Business, AWS seal fibre deal to accelerate AI applications at scale
Comms provider and hyperscaler unite on network infrastructure and suite of products designed to enable global enterprises to deploy AI workloads at scale Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
05 Nov 2025
Omada unveils software upgrades to accelerate smarter networking
TP-Link business solutions brand announces enhancement of network software suite claiming to ‘redefine’ the future of network planning, management and deployment Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
03 Nov 2025
NumoData begins mission to drive AI-powered network intelligence, analytics
Exfo spin-off begins life backed by Teleo Capital and helmed by former Nokia executive to deliver service assurance, next-generation AIOps and autonomous network operations for communications service providers Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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03 Nov 2025
Opengear cuts network downtime for 35 global sites
Global managed hosting and cloud services provider has strengthened the resilience of its international network with secure remote access solutions, cutting downtime and accelerating response times across 35 global sites Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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29 Oct 2025
Nokia, Zayo team on future-ready IP network infrastructure
Upgraded IP network architecture seeks to provide operator’s customers with faster, broader set of services, including cloud access, datacentre connectivity and secure high-speed links Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
29 Oct 2025
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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
27 Oct 2025
Ericsson, Nokia, Fraunhofer HHI team to drive 6G-era video coding standard
Comms tech giants and mobile and optical systems manufacturer form collaboration to drive the next generation of video coding standardisation, creating a proof of concept intended to power immersive and AI-driven media in the 6G era Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Feature
27 Oct 2025
AI and digital twins to serve increasingly complex robot management
Proliferating fleets of robots, diffusion of humanoids, and the emerging robot class of androids will increase complexities of robot management in the future. AI and digital twins will become increasingly important management tools Continue Reading
By- Martin Schwirn, Computer Weekly
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News
22 Oct 2025
Render Networks unveils next-generation business intelligence platform
Digitising network provider embeds advanced data and AI capabilities in bid to ‘redefine’ how entire broadband value chain anticipates risks, forecasts outcomes and uncovers opportunities across large-scale environments Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
22 Oct 2025
Nokia lands railway comms, optical networking wins across Asia
Bangkok Expressway and Metro Public Company to deploy internet protocol/multi-protocol label switching technology, while GBI to build optical network for faster, more resilient connectivity across Middle East Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
20 Oct 2025
Arelion boosts Baltic connectivity with resilient route
Diverse terrestrial route connects Baltics to Western Europe via subsea and land systems using open optical line systems with 400G coherent pluggable optics and 1.6 Tbps Waves connectivity Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
17 Oct 2025
EXA Infrastructure raises over €1bn to support digital infra boom
Global digital infrastructure platform provider refinances and expands its facilities, raising over €1.3bn to fuel network growth – including fibre footprint and subsea routes – and M&A plans across Europe and North America Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
15 Oct 2025
Singapore Transport Authority enhances critical railway infrastructure with optical LAN
Transport authority in Singapore revamps its video transport network to support advanced security and high-resolution video services to ensure safety for millions of passengers riding the railway Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
15 Oct 2025
‘Significant’ fibre gaps threaten datacentre expansion
Research of 300 decision-makers finds consensus that core fibre investment is key to future AI growth, but four-fifths of firms delaying builds because of network infrastructure constraints Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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15 Oct 2025
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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
13 Oct 2025
Nvidia scores Meta and Oracle for networking fabric
Nvidia lands hyperscalers Meta and Oracle for its Spectrum-X networking fabric and is leading an industry coalition to adopt an 800-volt DC power standard for datacentres Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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News
10 Oct 2025
Orange lands first Medusa subsea cable in Marseille
Global telco reveals key milestone in ongoing development of submarine networks connecting both sides of the Mediterranean, positioning the French city as a global digital hub Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
07 Oct 2025
Nato chooses Oracle to secure battlefield communications
Nato has chosen Oracle and Druid to secure private 5G networks for cyber defence, war gaming and research, using Oracle Cloud and edge technology Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Enterprise Applications Editor
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News
07 Oct 2025
Nokia launches FTTH digital twin, AI tools to boost network reliability
Nokia launches digital twin of the fibre-to-the-home infrastructure, creating a single unified view of active and passive components using data analytics and AI models to detect, predict and resolve networks issues Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
02 Oct 2025
CityFibre doubles customer connection rate in Q3
UK’s largest independent full-fibre platform reveals unprecedented growth in third quarter, almost double that recorded over the previous three-month period Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
01 Oct 2025
Zen Internet launches Meraki to deliver SD-WAN portfolio
Zen Internet introduces software-defined wide-area network offer to address needs of businesses as IT budgets come under increasing under pressure while cyber threats rise Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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30 Sep 2025
Zayo, Equinix develop AI network framework
Tailored connectivity solutions and managed services provider teams with datacentre firm to develop a common model for the underlying infrastructure required to scale for the next phase of AI Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
30 Sep 2025
UK gigabit broadband coverage hits 89% of population
Research finds UK has hit a major broadband milestone, marking a significant step towards nationwide coverage and reflecting rapid roll-out by market leaders and a growing number of alternative networks Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
30 Sep 2025
Cisco unveils software to accelerate quantum networks
IT and networking giant claims first of its kind network-aware distributed quantum compiler capable of running quantum algorithms across multiple processors while handling error correction across a network Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
29 Sep 2025
UK and US urge Cisco users to ditch end-of-life security appliances
An ongoing campaign of cyber attacks is targeting users of end-of-life Cisco security appliance kit Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
29 Sep 2025
£3bn opportunity in digital network upgrade of UK critical infrastructure
Study from BT highlights multibillion-pound net benefit that could be unlocked by upgrading critical services to digital Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
29 Sep 2025
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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
29 Sep 2025
Celanese looks to private 5G to transform manufacturing at the edge
Fully managed private 5G network designed to deliver what is claimed to be resilient connectivity to accelerate Industry 4.0 innovation Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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25 Sep 2025
Nokia and Boldyn Networks deploy private 5G to power mining
Global comms tech firm teams with wireless neutral network provider for mining technology deployment to enable safer, smarter and more sustainable operations, where most workforces can operate from above ground Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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25 Sep 2025
Brightsolid expands national network with diverse 100Gbps optical connectivity
Strategic partnership issues assurance to deliver what it claims will be ‘ultra-fast’ resilient connectivity from Scotland to London, supporting UK digital infrastructure growth Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
25 Sep 2025
Openreach UK broadband upgrade reaches 20 million homes
UK’s largest comms provider celebrates full-fibre access milestone but points to lag in active network switchovers Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
24 Sep 2025
Klaasmeyer Construction taps Render Networks for quicker buildout
Digitising network provider engaged by network construction management company to build scalable model for predictable broadband deployment and customer adoption Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
23 Sep 2025
Morse Micro secures $59m funding to lead the next era of IoT
Fresh capital to accelerate Morse Micro’s expansion into international markets, scale production of its Wi-Fi HaLow chips and support the ecosystem shift toward IoT 2.0, characterised by high-throughput, long-range, scalable connectivity Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
22 Sep 2025
‘Soaring’ AI demand accelerates Lumen’s multibillion-dollar network expansion
Progress report from metro and long-haul data connectivity firm shows pace quickens on network expansion to meet massively increasing workloads including new fibre miles, significant added network capacity and coast-to-coast US build Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
22 Sep 2025
Tech consortium unveils private 5G, AI-powered edge innovation hub
‘Pioneering’ hub for startups and nonprofits to test advanced private 5G and AI-powered edge use cases without the usual cost or deployment challenges Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
19 Sep 2025
Huawei unveils interconnects to address large-scale AI infrastructure bottlenecks
IT and networking giant announces technology designed to set standard in compute power for AI-driven workloads Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
19 Sep 2025
Fortnite patch spurs record broadband traffic spike for Openreach
Leading UK broadband firm sees historic warnings coming to pass regarding need to alleviate issues facing network users, with consumption of media-rich content such as video and of popular games continuing to grow Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
18 Sep 2025
Oxa gains more mileage from Nvidia for autonomous vehicles
UK-based autonomous vehicle systems provider looks to speed up its commercial roll-out in the $2tn industrial mobility automation market with use of advanced AI technology, including Cosmos World Foundation Models Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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17 Sep 2025
Virgin Media O2 creates single team to challenge fixed wholesale market
Leading UK operator places wholesale teams covering consumer and business segments into single structure Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
17 Sep 2025
Federated Wireless, Cisco validate commercial standard power for Wi-Fi 6E, 7
Networking and IT giant throws weight behind creating path to emerging wireless standard Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
12 Sep 2025
Orange, Synamedia join forces to expand multi-CDN reach
Video software provider teams with global telco to improve network performance for streaming providers to deliver content more smoothly and reach more viewers, especially in the Middle East and Africa Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
11 Sep 2025
Zen, Neos carry out 400 Gbps upgrade between Manchester and London
Strategic collaboration enables telecoms provider to undergo a wider core network upgrade as digital infrastructure demand surges Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
08 Sep 2025
Rising network outages are proving costly to businesses
Research finds ongoing rise of network outages has cost over a third of organisations between $1m and $5m over the past year, putting datacentres at risk of significant disruption Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
05 Sep 2025
Q2 2025 strongest second quarter on record for smartphone trade-ins
Quarterly investigation of US phone trade-in market shows record value Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Tip
05 Sep 2025
A network cable management guide
When organizing cable clutter, network engineers should follow best practices, such as labeling, using cable ties and maintaining proper documentation, while avoiding trip hazards. Continue Reading
By- John Burke, Nemertes Research
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News
05 Sep 2025
Neos Networks to deliver live broadcast connectivity for Premier League
Provider of global connectivity services for broadcast and events taps dedicated B2B network provider to ensure high-quality delivery of Premier League football Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
04 Sep 2025
Some 87% of enterprises see private wireless, edge ROI in a year
Research reveals surge of ROI and AI-enabled use cases with on-premise edge and private wireless sectors blossoming with many industrial enterprises deploying edge with AI-driven applications Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
04 Sep 2025
Initiative to address escalating US broadband infrastructure attacks
US trade body for broadband telecoms and technology joins with Internet and Television Association to co-lead executive forum to elevate national response against threat to business Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
03 Sep 2025
CityFibre appoints Simon Holden as CEO
UK independent broadband provider sees new role for senior executive credited with being the driving force of its current status as ‘leading digital infrastructure challenger’ Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
02 Sep 2025
Netomnia completes £300m junior debt raise with additional £140m
Funding facility designed to strengthen wholesale fibre operator’s claimed position as the UK’s fastest-growing altnet, supporting path to profitability in 2025 and to its target of five million premises by 2027 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
01 Sep 2025
DE-CIX India adds Starlink to interconnection ecosystem
Global internet exchange operator becomes first of its kind in sub-continent to integrate satellite provider’s low-earth orbit technology to bring high-speed internet access to remote areas Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
29 Aug 2025
HPE ups ante in self-driving net ops with enhanced Mist agentic AI
Merged company simplifies IT operations portfolio with aim of elevating user experiences with more autonomous actions delivered via agentic workflows and expanded digital experience twinning Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
29 Aug 2025
Cable plant spending to grow steadily, Open RAN stabilising
Analyst optimistic on tech spend on both wired and wireless comms with 2026–2028 to be peak years for spending, as operators prepare their networks for Docsis 4.0 and Open RAN showing signs of growth at last Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
29 Aug 2025
DFA, Ciena fibre test reveals capacity record
Planned deployment of optical connectivity technology designed to future-proof South African wholesale network and drive economic growth across country Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
29 Aug 2025
Community Fibre inks strategic wholesale agreement with VodafoneThree
London-based altnet to connect customers of leading UK comms operator to more than 1.3 million homes in metropolitan region as part of strategic wholesale agreement Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
29 Aug 2025
Enterprises believe networking will make or break AI adoption
Research reveals more than 40% of enterprises in advanced stages of GenAI adoption plan to integrate artificial intelligence into 20-30 applications, further raising the stakes for modernised networks Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
28 Aug 2025
Community Fibre, Hey!Broadband claim major growth milestones
London area-based comms provider expands business to offer an international data roaming eSIM while fellow altnet announces it has surpassed 40,000 customers across southeast England Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
26 Aug 2025
Three new Citrix NetScaler zero-days under active exploitation
Citrix patches three new vulnerabilities in its NetScaler lines warning of active zero-day exploitation by an undisclosed threat actor Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
26 Aug 2025
Qualcomm claims enterprise mobile processor world first
New chip combines integrated RFID with AI and advanced connectivity, enabling edge devices across retail, commercial and industrial sectors to connect, compute and interact in smarter, proximity-aware ways Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
26 Aug 2025
Private mobile network deployments return to growth
Research finds that mobile private network landscape is diversifying, with specialist and smaller players gaining traction Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Opinion
26 Aug 2025
Why digital transformation has a physical address
CCS Insight looks at how Sidara, Cisco, Schneider Electric, Ideal and Para have flipped building design to put digital and sustainability first Continue Reading
By- Bola Rotibi
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News
21 Aug 2025
Moscow exploiting seven-year-old Cisco flaw, says FBI
US authorities warn of an uptick in state-sponsored exploitation of a seven-year-old vulnerability in Cisco's operating system software Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
21 Aug 2025
‘Historic’ shift in broadband usage heralds expansion phase
Latest edition of report into broadband finds data consumption growth in second quarter is overcoming traditional seasonal declines to mark milestone Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
21 Aug 2025
Routers key to broadband experience on NBN in Australia
Study of wireline broadband connections across Australian households shows retail service provider-issued gateways outperform bring-your-own alternatives, while fibre-to-the-home is driving demand for higher speed tiers Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
20 Aug 2025
UK broadband ISPs see mixed Q2
FTTB/H/P, FTTC, DOCSIS 3.1, DSL, FWA and satellite retail and wholesale connections see slight decrease during Q2 2025 standing at 28.91million, down from 28.92 million in Q1 and 28.98 million for Q2 2024 Continue Reading
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News
20 Aug 2025
Nokia, Netplus deliver advanced IPTV services for enhanced CX
Indian internet service provider deploys the latest 400G routing technology and software-defined access network platform to scale high-speed broadband and IPTV services for Netplus across Punjab and other cities Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
20 Aug 2025
UK chip strategy needs an AI acceleration slant
Analysis for the government shows gaps in Labour’s AI plan of action, but the big opportunity is in optoelectronics Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
19 Aug 2025
Lumen lights up 400GB datacentre connectivity to fuel AI
Network expansion across 16 major US metro markets and more than 70 third-party datacentres designed to support AI-first planning and multi-cloud architectures aimed to ensure high-performance environment for business applications Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
19 Aug 2025
AI, streaming to deliver ‘network crunch’ by 2030
Research from carrier routing software provider finds that despite significant investment in AI, operators admit they can’t fully optimise networks without access to more real-time data and network modernisation delayed through staff issues Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
18 Aug 2025
UK fibre broadband continues progress
Study reveals continued pace of development of UK broadband market, with the number of fibre-to-the-premises locations rising 15.3% on an annual basis and the country’s leading provider passing fibre tipping point Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
14 Aug 2025
Zen Internet, Sky Business Wholesale ink Ethernet partnership
Strategic partnership to see business customers gain access to Ethernet-enabled exchange footprint Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Feature
14 Aug 2025
Mastering control of sovereign digital resilience
Internet infrastructure resilience has become a national security concern for several countries in recent years. Lithuania’s approach treats routing infrastructure, IP space, DNS and hosting as national and strategic assets Continue Reading
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News
13 Aug 2025
Fuel leak prompts Openreach full-fibre broadband upgrade
UK’s leading broadband provider deploys full-fibre infrastructure to enhance rural England village’s connectivity following leak that diminished comms services Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
12 Aug 2025
MX Fiber extends gigabit access across south-east Mexico with optical network
New photonic net in region traditionally underserved by digital infrastructure set to transform connectivity for datacentres, industrial zones and subsea hubs, while laying groundwork for smarter commerce, transportation and public services Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Feature
12 Aug 2025
Industry 5.0: Applying the human touch
The second part of our look at how manufacturing and production companies are deploying new technology paradigms for efficiency and productivity gains, and what effect these are having on those employing them Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
11 Aug 2025
F&W Networks, Fusion Fibre team to accelerate gigabit broadband
Strategic partnership designed to reinforce broadband wholesaler’s position as a enabler of digital transformation across the UK and deliver on shared commitment to building a more connected future for homes and businesses in south of England Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
11 Aug 2025
Arqit to join Vodafone network and ecosystem innovation centre
Innovation centre for leading-edge technologies welcomes encryption software service to scale its quantum-safe technology across operator’s ecosystem Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
06 Aug 2025
US comms on verge of tipping point
Research from PwC finds that from fibre roll-outs to 5G breakthroughs, America’s broadband and mobile markets are undergoing major shifts, with cable’s grip slipping, the true 5G era beginning and mobile revenues set to surge Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
05 Aug 2025
Broadcom unveils Jericho4 for distributed AI networking across datacentres
Global semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions provider scales over one million specialised processing unit clusters beyond single facility limits Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
05 Aug 2025
Xantaro joins Jisc Framework for next-gen education connectivity
International service provider for carriers, service providers and enterprises awarded place on education and research sector framework, and will begin key procurement route for digital infrastructure across industry Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
04 Aug 2025
O2 Daisy opens for business
Doors open on joint venture between comms provider and IT services company to offer digital-first connectivity and managed services encompassing cloud-based comms, 5G private networks and IoT Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
31 Jul 2025
ITU, IOWN further collaboration on next-gen photonics network
Collaboration forged between UN agency for digital tech and Innovative Optical and Wireless Network to achieve ‘a more sustainable and smarter world on a global scale’ Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
30 Jul 2025
Surge subsea net looks to boost affordable broadband in Indonesia
Subsea network between Indonesia and Singapore deploys high-speed optical transmission technology to enhance regional datacentre interconnectivity while expanding broadband access to over 40 million people Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
30 Jul 2025
5G standalone adoption accelerates mobile core network market
Study shows growing uptake of 5G SA takes MCN market growth to 6% CAGR, with AI set to drive next wave Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
30 Jul 2025
Mixed Q2 for VMO2 with broadband dipping as mobile furthers reach
Leading UK operator reveals mixed bag in terms of financial and customer performance at the end of the first half of 2025, with gains in wireless business division offset by headwinds in fixed arena Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
29 Jul 2025
Australian LEO satellite spending to hit A$664m in 2026
Research shows spending will increase by 6.6% from 2025, as applications for IoT, infrastructure backhaul and direct-to-device connectivity push LEO services into the enterprise mainstream Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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News
28 Jul 2025
Accelerated fibre deployments to take broadband tech spend to $20.1bn by 2028
Analysis shows growing broadband market optimism, reflecting stronger growth outlook to 2029 with increasing homes passed as cable and fibre ISPs ramp up DOCSIS 4.0 and deployment projects Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
28 Jul 2025
Nokia lands connectivity deal for Medusa subsea cable system
Comms tech provider celebrates major win as part of transformative, open-access infrastructure connecting North Africa and Europe with high-capacity fibre links Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
25 Jul 2025
Viasat hails ‘revolution’ for global satellite IoT
Satellite communications firm launches its next-generation internet of things connectivity service, which it says is set to revolutionise global IoT capabilities with two-way messaging connectivity Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
