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
25 Sep 2024
Sipartech ups infrastructure resilience, quality through submarine net
Mediterranean submarine cable by Medloop France and GeoMesh Extreme service strengthen pan-European terrestrial and undersea infrastructure for enterprises Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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24 Sep 2024
HPE enriches AI capabilities of Aruba Networking Central
Leading networking provider sees growth of customer base and data lake accelerate AI insights and improved network management, security, performance and visibility Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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01 Oct 2024
CityFibre extends Project Gigabit, Sky Broadband eases full-fibre switching
UK gigabit providers continue to drive gigabit, with leading independent provider adding to national £5bn broadband scheme while major provider launches dedicated 24/7 switching support service Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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01 Oct 2024
EXA Infrastructure, Macarne partner for network growth into Europe
Dedicated digital infrastructure platform provider connecting Europe and North America announces partnership with advanced infrastructure solutions and IP Transit specialist for six transatlantic routes and 155,000km Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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30 Sep 2024
Nokia Bell Labs and e& forge AI use case R&D collaboration
Renowned comms research facility teams with leading MENA telecoms operator to innovate for strategic industrial sectors, developing artificial intelligence-based use cases for strategic industrial sectors Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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27 Sep 2024
Project Gigabit extends into Yorkshire
Latest stage of UK government’s £5bn gigabit broadband delivery programme sees advanced connectivity made availed to hitherto unserved rural communities in north of England Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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26 Sep 2024
Comms giants unite to deliver more energy-efficient fibre networks
Broadband Forum-led project including BT Group, Orange, Calix, Futurewei, Huawei and Nokia seeks to lower energy consumption when accessing the internet through more energy-efficient networks Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
25 Sep 2024
Sipartech ups infrastructure resilience, quality through submarine net
Mediterranean submarine cable by Medloop France and GeoMesh Extreme service strengthen pan-European terrestrial and undersea infrastructure for enterprises Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
24 Sep 2024
HPE enriches AI capabilities of Aruba Networking Central
Leading networking provider sees growth of customer base and data lake accelerate AI insights and improved network management, security, performance and visibility Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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23 Sep 2024
Huawei: ‘6 As’ to pave the way for ‘all intelligence’ era
Comms tech giant unveils blueprint for AI-driven future improving smart enterprises, including adaptive user experiences and closed-loop autonomous operations for all business flows Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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20 Sep 2024
LG, Ricoh team up to bolster hybrid working digital transformation
LG and Ricoh to offer package of digital office solutions and services designed to boost productivity and deliver better user experiences Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
20 Sep 2024
Telstra claims comms record for speed, distances over single optical channel
Australia-based global operator teams with optical tech company and global comms provider to achieve 1.6Tbps throughput over a single optical channel covering 700km Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
20 Sep 2024
HPE sharpens edge computing with ProLiant DL145 Gen11 server
Server engineered for diverse edge locations is said to ensure high performance for environments that generate demanding workloads such as in stores, clinics, banks and factory lines Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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18 Sep 2024
Third of enterprises to automate majority of network activities by 2026
Research shows infrastructure and operations leaders increasingly looking to AI-based analytics and augmented decision-making to improve operational resilience and responsiveness Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
18 Sep 2024
Nokia unveils automation to reduce datacentre network disruptions
Global comms tech provider intros what it claims to be the industry’s most modern datacentre automation platform, bringing an intent-based approach to network automation Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
18 Sep 2024
European FTTP adoption rates and market value track upward
Research finds continued large range in degree of fibre connectivity adoption in leading European economies but finds optimism in growing average adoption rates and fibre broadband revenue models Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
17 Sep 2024
CoreWeave taps Nokia to power AI networking backbone
AI hyperscaler to deploy IP routing and optical transport portfolios as part of backbone build-out, with immediate roll-out across its datacentres in US and Europe Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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16 Sep 2024
Slow, unreliable workplace broadband holds back London SMEs
Research from full-fibre broadband provider warns that small businesses in UK capital could be missing out on an estimated £28bn in annual revenue due to slow and unreliable workplace connectivity Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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06 Sep 2024
EE ups UK wireless ante with 5G standalone network, Wi-Fi 7 router
UK’s largest mobile telco announces next evolution of its wireless offerings, with 5GSA across 15 major UK cities Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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06 Sep 2024
AT&T taps Nokia to accelerate future-ready fibre broadband
Leading US service provider inks multi-year agreement with global comms tech company to support future footprint expansion Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
04 Sep 2024
IFA 2024: Latest Snapdragon X Series to ‘redefine’ enterprise computing
Global mobile processor and platform provider takes wraps off next generation of flagship product’s X Series portfolio with the addition of platform claimed to bring ‘incredible’ battery life, superior performance and CoPilot+ PC capability Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
04 Sep 2024
MachineQ unveils IoT power monitoring
Demand from current and prospective customers seeking ways to understand power consumption and obtain executable data sees introduction of internet of things service Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
03 Sep 2024
Arelion claims optical transmission first
Optical transmission services and technology providers announce the successful completion of project leading to the world’s first 1.6 terabits-per-second wavelengths data transmission in a live network field trial Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
02 Sep 2024
Grüner Veltliner winegrowers gain ultra-fast fibre connectivity
Wine-growing regions of Lower Austria connected with 800km of fibre internet enabling 10 gigabit connectivity for residents in rural region, less than a year into project deployment Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
02 Sep 2024
Ogi secures £45m funding to support next stages of fibre growth
Leading Welsh altnet secures major financial package to support next stages of growth in gigabit network spanning domestic territory and the South Wales trunk road into England Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
29 Aug 2024
Chunghwa Telecom and NTT activate world’s first International IOWN APN
IT and comms giant activates international photonic network between Taiwan and Japan in latest stage of Innovative Optical and Wireless Network project Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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29 Aug 2024
Swansea Bay City Deal to build a dedicated dark fibre network
Partnership between Virgin Media O2 Business and South Wales infrastructure project to build dark fibre infrastructure will help connect public sector sites with significantly improved capacity and speed Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
29 Aug 2024
Community Fibre, Virgin Media mark full-fibre milestones
Leading London-based altnet reveals strong customer growth over the past 12 months with 300,000 customers switching to 100% full-fibre broadband across the capital Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
26 Aug 2024
BT Group and Edgio unveil first MAUD-enabled content delivery network
Edge network provider becomes first to offer content delivery network enabled by multicast-assisted unicast delivery technology, offering enhanced network performance and ability to deal with increased network traffic loads Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
22 Aug 2024
Illwerke vkw to deploy business optical transport solution across Austria
Austrian energy service provider evolving existing network to meet rapidly growing capacity demand and offer 10G, 25G and 100G mobile backhaul and fronthaul services Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
21 Aug 2024
NTT advances all-photonic infrastructure with optical network digital twins
Comms and IT giant claims major step towards the realisation of full optical network digital twins, with successful end-to-end measurement of signal power across optical fibre transmission lines Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
21 Aug 2024
Sky to offer broadband services over CityFibre full-fibre network
UK’s largest independent broadband provider gains major coup with leading ISP to run gigabit services on full-fibre infrastructure that aims to reach eight million premises in coming years Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Definition
19 Aug 2024
What is EM shielding (electromagnetic shielding)?
EM shielding (electromagnetic shielding) is the practice of surrounding electronics and cables with conductive or magnetic materials to guard against incoming or outgoing emissions of electromagnetic frequencies (EMF). Continue Reading
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19 Aug 2024
Government furthers calls to prevent ‘unnecessary’ telegraph pole installation
UK administration continues battle to stop what is regarded as unnecessary infrastructure to address need to hit gigabit connectivity commitments Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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19 Aug 2024
Wessex Internet furthers reach through Project Gigabit
As broadband roll-out speeds up across the country, west of England altnet goes live with gigabit connectivity in underserved communities, teaming up with arts education charity to offer ultrafast connectivity Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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16 Aug 2024
Openreach unveils symmetric ultrafast FTTP broadband offer
UK’s leading broadband provider looks to push capabilities of its network to diversify portfolio further, and offer comms providers and users a broader choice of competitive fibre-based products Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
14 Aug 2024
Major players ‘less than impressive’ as altnets rise in UK broadband
A range of surveys identify independent sector as the driving force in UK’s growing gigabit broadband industry and caution of slowdown in subscribers by major providers Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
13 Aug 2024
BT Group sees share spike as Bharti buys out Altice holding
Just a few months after Mexican business magnate takes 3.2% stake in UK’s leading telco, Indian multinational conglomerate to buy 24.5% holding in a deal valued at £3.2bn Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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E-Zine
13 Aug 2024
Designed to deceive – reviewing the Post Office scandal inquiry
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we review the marathon latest phase of the Post Office scandal inquiry, as ministers, civil servants, executives and lawyers were shamed. We look at IOWN – a candidate for the next generation of networking technology. And we examine best practice in software asset management. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
13 Aug 2024
Openreach to light up 312,000 rural UK premises in Project Gigabit next phase
UK’s leading broadband provider engaged in latest step of £5bn gigabit access programme to improve broadband for more than 300,000 homes and business across UK Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
09 Aug 2024
UK altnets’ fibre optic overbuild risking rural connectivity
Report suggests UK’s independent broadband providers are at risk of more unnecessary overbuild as new entrants rush to deploy infrastructure without considering the long-term sustainability of their business models Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
07 Aug 2024
Rocketing AI demand sees Lumen light up custom networks division
Connectivity provider shakes up corporate structure in response to artificial intelligence economy changing business operations and companies recognising need for powerful network to manage unprecedented data flows and demand Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
02 Aug 2024
UK broadband altnets unite to push for fairer access regulation, pricing
Five of the UK’s largest alternative fibre network operators have come together to create an alliance and call on UK comms regulator to ensure fair and equal access for all users of nation’s physical infrastructure Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
30 Jul 2024
Wildanet accelerates Cornwall full-fibre deployment
Cornish altnet teams with Nokia and Xantaro to transform connectivity for rural and hard-to-reach areas in south-west England Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
29 Jul 2024
Q2 revenues slip as Virgin Media O2 hits financial headwinds
UK’s second-largest network provider shows results for tough quarter for consumer fixed and mobile and B2B fixed business lines, but forecast advances in network evolution as targeted investments in future growth drivers continue Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
26 Jul 2024
Nexfibre nears 1.3 million premises passed, reveals future build locations
Quarterly report from joint venture fibre network operator shows just under 1.3 million premises passed by end of June 2024, and next stage of roll-out in 2025 and early 2026 to see high volumes of build Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
26 Jul 2024
T-Mobile, KKR form fibre joint venture to acquire Metronet
US 4G LTE and 5G network teams with global investment firm to take control of ISP, serving more than 300 communities across 17 states with multi-gigabit products to businesses Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
26 Jul 2024
Frontier claims North American first with 100G broadband
US pure-play fibre provider teams with global comms tech firm to become first in region to trial record-breaking broadband speeds of 100G, 50G, 25G and 10G PON technologies simultaneously Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
26 Jul 2024
Revenues slip but BT claims solid Q1 2024
UK’s leading telco reports financial quarter with full-fibre roll-out at pace with more than a million households covered and total coverage now reaching 15 million premises Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
25 Jul 2024
Project Gigabit continues pace with £190m broadband build contracts
UK network provider secures two contracts under UK government’s £5bn gigabit broadband scheme to connect around 108,000 hard-to-reach premises in East and North Yorkshire and Lincolnshire Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
25 Jul 2024
Nokia launches FWA devices, streamlines fibre connectivity
Raft of launches from comms tech provider sees subscription-based service based on AI and cloud-based to automate and optimise fibre connection process Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
24 Jul 2024
Vodafone Spain, MasOrange agree terms to create joint venture
Leading Spanish fixed operators propose deal to create joint venture to deliver ‘highly efficient’ fibre infrastructure for broadband customers Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
24 Jul 2024
New tech could help 18.6 million more NHS patients get better treatment
Study from a leading UK operator calculates that almost two-fifths of NHS staff believe new digital tools could help the health service reach 3% to 5% more patients, potentially benefiting at least 51,000 more people daily Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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24 Jul 2024
UK altnets celebrate further full-fibre milestones
North of England gigabit deployments see Brsk rolling out full-fibre broadband to approximately 30,000 homes and businesses in Runcorn, Cheshire Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
23 Jul 2024
Global broadband reliability gets consistently higher
Latest study from Opensignal places UK among the top countries for broadband reliability, reaching third out of 18 markets surveyed, behind only Sweden and Norway Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
22 Jul 2024
Apollo takes off for Converge to break optical networking terabit barrier
Philippines fibre broadband and technology provider taps technology firm to deploy optical network system to enhance network capacity from 800Gbps to 1.2Tbps per channel Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
22 Jul 2024
NCA cracks digitalstress DDoS-for-hire operation
The UK authorities have taken down a major component of the multinational DDoS cyber attack-for-hire ecosystem, hacking into the digitalstress.su service and exfiltrating data on its users, who now face arrest Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Feature
22 Jul 2024
The sky’s the limit with the two sides of AI and networking
Generative AI is a hyped topic in virtually all industries. But within the realms of infrastructure management, there are two aspects to consider: AI for networking, and networking for AI Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
22 Jul 2024
Openreach accelerates copper broadband Stop Sell
UK’s largest telco continues network transformation making full-fibre network available to more than 14 million homes and businesses, with more than four million premises currently taking a service Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
19 Jul 2024
UK fibre forges forward, but further altnet consolidation likely
Moody's research finds UK roll-out of fibre broadband continues to progress, although take-up remains low compared with Europe Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
19 Jul 2024
Brightspeed cuts Ribbon on network transformation
US fibre builder modernises network infrastructure using real-time comms provider’s network transformation service, with aim of efficiently managing and upgrading legacy assets while enhancing scalability and innovation Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
19 Jul 2024
LG integrates artificial intelligence into smart factory services
After officially entering the market earlier this year, LG advances smart factory services business by integrating manufacturing data and assets with artificial intelligence and digital transformation Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
17 Jul 2024
Viavi enhances sensing for fibre-enabled critical infrastructure
As the use of fibre optic cables increases across various industries to enable accurate, resilient monitoring while complying with security regulations, network monitoring firm unveils sensing offering for critical infrastructure systems Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
17 Jul 2024
Norfolk County Council looks to the skies to provide ultra-fast broadband
Complement to £5bn full-fibre broadband initiative sees IT and business consultancy collaborate with County Council using satellite infrastructure to successfully accelerate delivery across several industrial sites Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
16 Jul 2024
Sita gains higher altitude for connectivity with Heathrow Airport
Leading provider of IT to the air transport industry wins longest contract extension to date, with UK’s largest and Europe’s busiest airport to bolster network infrastructure services in expansive estate Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
16 Jul 2024
Virgin Media O2, EE top GWS UK connectivity experience study
Real-life testing of UK mobile and fixed connectivity services shine light on connectivity experiences as consumers spend nearly third of waking time on their phones Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Feature
16 Jul 2024
IOWN explained: Everything you need to know
In this essential guide, Computer Weekly investigates the Innovative Optical and Wireless Network project, and why the technology it’s aiming to produce could form the future basis of networking Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
15 Jul 2024
Ericsson, Oppo ink global patent cross-licence agreement
Global comms tech firm teams with leading Asian smartphone provider on multi-year global cross licence covering cellular technology, including business cooperation on 5G-related projects such as device testing and customer engagements Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
12 Jul 2024
VMO2, MS3, Brsk report gigabit gains
UK full-fibre broadband boom continues as major provider allows 20,000 more homes in Milton Keynes to gain access to 2Gbps connectivity, while leading altnets record deployment landmarks Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
11 Jul 2024
Wireless Broadband Alliance reveals Wi-Fi HaLow phase two
Global industry body dedicated to improving Wi-Fi standards and services releases results of its phase two trials of real-world use cases for Wi-Fi HaLow Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
11 Jul 2024
Sodvin launches broadband services with XGS-PON
Trøndelag county-based utility broadband provider looks to transform residential connectivity services with increased network performance and scale for future upgrades, with high-speed 10 Gbps passive optical network Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
10 Jul 2024
Pusan National University proposes backscatter comms for low-power IoT
Researchers at Korean university develop backscatter IoT device connectivity and efficiency communication system said to be 40% more energy-efficient than conventional methods potentially transforming smart homes, industrial automation. Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
09 Jul 2024
Chinese spies target vulnerable home office kit to run cyber attacks
China’s APT40 is ramping up targeting of victims using vulnerable small and home office networking kit as command and control infrastructure, according to an international alert Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
09 Jul 2024
ENet, Heights Telecom team to deliver advanced Wi-Fi in Guyana
Telecommunications solutions provider announces strategic partnership with Guyana’s only locally owned comms firm introducing internet service offering ultra-fast internet and advanced Wi-Fi connectivity to customers Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
08 Jul 2024
Nokia, Google Fiber claim 50G PON first in live fibre trial in US
Tech giant’s development hub for transforming the internet experience expands relationship with comms tech provider on 50G passive optical network trial Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
08 Jul 2024
Singtel, SK Telecom gear up for 6G future
Both telcos will work together to develop advanced network slicing, telco APIs and edge AI infrastructure, among other capabilities, to pave way for 6G deployments Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
08 Jul 2024
Motorola Solutions to open global R&D centre in Ireland
Comms tech giant announces opening of research and development centre in Cork to focus on designing software for established land mobile radio portfolio Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
05 Jul 2024
Virgin Media adds to Yeovil gigabit broadband estate
Full-fibre broadband with top speeds of 2Gbps, up to 38 times faster than the current local average, now available to more than 20,000 additional homes in key town in country of Somerset Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
04 Jul 2024
LG acquires Athom to advance AI-enabled smart home
Electronics giant takes large majority stake in smart home platform company to gain deeper insights into customers’ lifestyle and usage patterns and accelerate AI home business Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
03 Jul 2024
BT tops UK fixed broadband customer experience rankings
Research from network quality of experience testing and monitoring firm pinpoints UK’s largest leading broadband provider as offering best quality of experience Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
02 Jul 2024
EXA Infrastructure, SOCAR Fiber plan for Red Sea route diversity
European dedicated digital infrastructure platform provider, connecting North America and Asia via the Middle East, inks deal with secure electronic communication infrastructure company for terrestrial fibre optic route Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
01 Jul 2024
CityFibre, nexfibre gain further gigabit ground in southern England
UK’s leading independent provider makes full-fibre available to majority of homes and businesses in West Sussex county town, while growing gigabit broadband wholesaler reveals plans to deliver it to more than 15,000 premises in Buckinghamshire Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
01 Jul 2024
Nokia to acquire Infinera in $2.3bn deal
Nokia sees acquisition of open optical networking solutions provider to increase scale in optical networks business Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
27 Jun 2024
Neos Networks advances Oxfordshire GigaHubs project
More than 180 public service sites, from local GP practices to schools, community centres and the authority’s own IT estate, are now connected with full-fibre connectivity as part of a County Council programme Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Tip
26 Jun 2024
Common types of networking devices explained
This introduction explores eight network devices that are commonly used within enterprise network infrastructures, including access points, routers and switches. Continue Reading
By- Jennifer English, Executive Editor
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News
21 Jun 2024
UK fibre firms continue reach expansion
Virgin Media O2-backed growing fibre firm Nexfibre takes XGS PON network to Canterbury while south of England local full-fibre broadband provider Toob celebrates expansion ahead of fifth anniversary Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Feature
20 Jun 2024
IOWN: Putting vision into reality
Continuing our look at the work of the Innovative Optical and Wireless Network project, we find out what use cases the infrastructure will support and look at the application of IOWN technologies Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Feature
20 Jun 2024
IOWN: Shining light on the future of communications
With rising demand for data and energy consumption due to the vast compute power required by applications such as AI and large language models, something needs to change in networks – this could be IOWN Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
19 Jun 2024
HPE Discover 2024: HPE, Nvidia team to accelerate GenAI revolution
Partnership on product and sales channels to feature what is described as first-of-its-kind turnkey, private-cloud AI service including sustainable accelerated computing with full lifecycle services to streamline time to value with AI Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
18 Jun 2024
Altnets Netomnia, brsk announce merger
Merger of broadband indies described as transformative step for UK telecoms industry, establishing what companies say will be only scaled and capital-efficient retail, wholesale and consolidation platform Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
12 Jun 2024
NTT upgrades JUNO submarine cable
Largest trans-Pacific submarine cable system boosts network capacity to support delivery of ubiquitous high-capacity 800Gb, 400Gb and 100Gb services, claiming to hit service delivery targets as soon as it launches Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
12 Jun 2024
Nokia maintains 25G PON momentum with HKBN and Chorus
Comms tech provider closes more deals for 25Gbps passive optical network technology with Hong Kong fibre network provider and New Zealand’s largest open-access internet infrastructure company on behalf of leading retail service provider Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
11 Jun 2024
Altnet full-fibre firms hit the north
Independent UK broadband providers continue programmes of network expansion to light up premises in Merseyside, Greater Manchester and Humberside with gigabit connectivity Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
10 Jun 2024
Neutral internet sites account for 70% of leading 50 US exchanges
Study reveals steady transformation over the past decade in the way networks choose to interconnect with neutral IX models operated by a neutral third party rather than by datacentre operator or carrier Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
07 Jun 2024
Cisco Live: ThousandEyes on the prize in digital experience age
Networking giant sets out strategy to empower customers to see everything across complex digital supply chain, turning data into intelligence and actions to support digital experiences that businesses base operations on Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
06 Jun 2024
UK firms still struggling to enable hybrid work
Survey reveals UK firms are still struggling to make hybrid work effective, with 62% of workplaces changing policy in the past four years and failure to adopt suitable digital tools leading employees to feel overwhelmed and frustrated Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
05 Jun 2024
Cisco Live: AI to fuel Cisco mission to connect and protect everything
Networking giant plots future where harnessing the power of artificial intelligence and data will allow companies to connect and protect everything across a global network where data is the ultimate differentiator Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
04 Jun 2024
Cisco gears up to cash in on AI innovation and investments
Networking giant plots out artificial intelligence-powered future within networks to build digital resilience and offer secure visibility, observability and insight across digital footprints, with $1bn global AI investment fund Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
04 Jun 2024
T-Mobile bolsters connected workplace with FWA
Expanded fixed FWA offering combines Cradlepoint 5G networking solutions and T-Mobile 5G Business Internet to offer more choice to more customers Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
30 May 2024
Ciena, Digicel, Southern Cross bring high-speed connectivity to Fiji schools
Leading optical technology provider announces the second year of its partnership with Digicel Fiji and Southern Cross to deliver high-speed connectivity for school students on Fiji Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
29 May 2024
Nokia and Global Fiber Peru aim to close digital divide in Amazon rainforest
Subaquatic optical, IP and XGS-PON fibre broadband network brings future-proof connectivity to remote region of Peru, Colombia and Brazil in bid to reduce digital divide in 400 communities Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
28 May 2024
Openreach claims record for broadband upgrade locations
Latest steps in UK’s leading broadband provider’s plans to go fully digital sees ultrafast full-fibre technology made available to 14 million homes Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly