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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Feature
17 Feb 2025
Digital twins extend to biological systems
The use of digital twins with industrial, manufacturing and architectural use cases is well known, and in the manifold variety of use cases existing for digital twins, we can also include medical science, pharmaceutical research and agricultural management Continue Reading
By- Martin Schwirn, Computer Weekly
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12 Feb 2025
Cisco Live EMEA: Network supplier tightens AI embrace
At its annual EMEA show, Cisco tech leadership unveiled a raft of new products, services and features designed to help customers do more with artificial intelligence Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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01 Apr 2020
HPE unveils open source software to reduce 5G complexity
Open distributed infrastructure management software launched to resolve complexity that telcos face in rolling out 5G networks across thousands of sites equipped with multiple suppliers’ IT infrastructures Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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31 Mar 2020
Nokia launches AI-based operations to help telcos enter the 5G era
Cognitive operations designed to help comms service providers transform their network, service and business operations through extreme automation enabled by artificial intelligence and machine learning Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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31 Mar 2020
Huawei extols 2019 as ‘extraordinary’ year
Despite political challenges across the world restricting use of its technology, Chinese comms tech giant posts strong yearly increase in sales and profit Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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31 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: Teleworking drives new application usage growth for Comcast
Largest network operator in US issues assurance that huge shift in usage patterns and extra demands on home networks are well within infrastructure’s capability Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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30 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: internet providers enhance support for customers, end data caps
Supporting the UK’s government efforts to prevent the spread of Covid-19 and support home working, UK network operators agree a wide range of supportive measures Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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30 Mar 2020
CityFibre completes FibreNation acquisition
Official go-ahead for buyout which takes former altnet into mainstream status as the UK’s third largest national digital infrastructure and fibre operator Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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27 Mar 2020
Microsoft targets 5G arena with Affirmed Networks acquisition
IT giant turns sights on telecoms opportunities, bringing expertise of virtualised, cloud-native network software provider into Azure fold Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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27 Mar 2020
Nokia claims 5G capacity benchmark, enters first phase of 5G project at Port of Zeebrugge
Flurry of 5G-related activity continues with raft of 5G patents and 5G-ready private wireless connectivity for partner ecosystem to accelerate IoT-based innovation Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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26 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: Openreach to restrict engineers’ home visits
BT’s national broadband provision division announces that it is to cut down on home visits throughout the UK and focus only on national infrastructure, essential public services and vulnerable customers Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Tip
25 Mar 2020
802.3cg standard extends single-pair Ethernet range and speed
IEEE 802.3cg is a single-pair Ethernet standard that aims to support speeds up to 10 Mbps, extend Ethernet range up to 1,000 meters and offer multidrop capabilities. Continue Reading
By- David Jacobs, The Jacobs Group
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25 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: Virgin finds new data trends as it creates 500 contact centre jobs
Cable network provider issues assurance on the resilience of its infrastructure, which is under unprecedented strain from domestic users, and beefs up service staffing Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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25 Mar 2020
Amdocs launches HoMeOS and becomes Veego strategic partner and investor
Leading provider of communications and media software launches home broadband management and makes strategic investment in Israeli AI startup Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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24 Mar 2020
ETSI unveils augmented reality framework
Industry specification group on augmented reality develops new specification to enable multi-supplier ecosystem for industry and consumers Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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24 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: Global VPN deployments rocket since 11 March
Business virtual private network uptake has taken off over the past 10 days as global workforces become vastly more distributed Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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23 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: Internet capable of taking the strain but service prioritisation key
With networks offering assurances they can cope with the millions of added users working from home, experts suggest that strict management of applications and services will be pivotal Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Feature
19 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: Can the networks take the strain?
It was predicted that the mass roll-out of computer networks would mean at some point that there was no difference between work and home as a working location. These assumptions are about to be tested to the full Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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17 Mar 2020
New-build homes in UK to come gigabit-speed ready
UK government carries on with ambitious plans to roll out full-fibre across nation by 2025 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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17 Mar 2020
Telenor opens Norway’s first 5G service
Commercial 5G network opens in nine different cities and villages across Norway, making Telenor the first mobile operator in the country to offer 5G to customers Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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E-Zine
17 Mar 2020
How NHS Digital is helping support the coronavirus crisis
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we talk to NHS Digital about how technology is supporting the health service’s response to the coronavirus crisis. We examine the challenges of running a successful security operations centre. And we look at the emerging datacentre architecture based on composable infrastructure. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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16 Mar 2020
5G propels connected vehicles into top gear
Survey predicts 83 million 5G-connected cars will be on the road by 2035 as next-generation networks become more pervasive Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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13 Mar 2020
Modest Q4 growth for worldwide enterprise WLAN Market
Wi-Fi 6 gives current and potential boost to enterprise sector in overall disappointing WLAN market in the fourth quarter of 2019 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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12 Mar 2020
EE further expands UK 5G network
BT-owned mobile operator rolls out 5G to 21 new locations in the country Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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12 Mar 2020
IT Priorities 2020: Benelux organisations and budgets focused on digital transformation
IT leaders in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg expect bigger budgets this year, with spending on digital transformation projects and related technologies being prioritised Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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12 Mar 2020
Elisa to pull plug on 3G network in 2023
Final countdown starts for third-generation mobile communications in Finland, with capacity to be used for 5G services Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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11 Mar 2020
Nokia lights up Rakuten network, flies with Irish Aviation Authority
Finnish tech giant to install photonic networking for new Japanese operator while providing high-bandwidth IP/MPLS network to support air traffic control in Ireland Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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11 Mar 2020
UK Budget Speech reaffirms £5bn commitment to full-fibre broadband
Chancellor Rishi Sunak says UK government will fulfil its promise to make significant funding available to develop gigabit broadband roll-out across the country Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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10 Mar 2020
UK government survives rebellion on ‘high-risk’ comms tech supplier strategy
Government fends off rebel MPs proposing an amendment that would lead to an outright ban on Huawei technology regarded as posing a direct threat to the UK’s national security Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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10 Mar 2020
Qualcomm claims ‘significant’ progress on cellular vehicle-to-everything tech
Chip giant hits throttle on communication solutions designed to enhance road safety and facilitate smart transportation systems, including support of automated driving Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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10 Mar 2020
HPE offers operators as-a-service 5G core software stack
GreenLake cloud-native technologies from HPE and Aruba designed to help telcos build and deploy 5G networks and better integrate with Wi-Fi 6 networks Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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10 Mar 2020
US Pacific Northwest National Laboratory taps Verizon to explore 5G potential
Comms giant links up with science and technology research body to explore opportunities for 5G to impact national security, energy efficiency and advance science in the US Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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E-Zine
10 Mar 2020
Is technology innovation broken?
In this week’s Computer Weekly, despite its reputation for fresh thinking the tech sector is stuck in old ways that prevent true innovation – an expert explains why. Our buyer’s guide examines how networking is affected by the growth of cloud-native applications. And we look at the key tech-related compliance issues for SMEs. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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10 Mar 2020
Telia Carrier expands SD-WAN solution portfolio
Stockholm-based network provider claims global service, based on Viptela and Cisco technology, is world’s best-connected SD-WAN offer Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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10 Mar 2020
IT Priorities 2020: IP network investments top priority for Middle East IT leaders
IT leaders in the Middle East expect to see increased spending on IP networks as digital transformation continues across the region Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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09 Mar 2020
UK Shared Rural Network gets official go-ahead
UK government and leading mobile operators confirm £1bn scheme to roll out 4G coverage to 95% of UK landmass by end of 2025 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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09 Mar 2020
Google Cloud targets telcos with Global Mobile Edge Cloud
Google Cloud announces programme to help telcos address pressures to digitally transform in the face of the rise of 5G, network-centric business models and ‘dramatically’ raised consumer expectations Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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06 Mar 2020
MPs set sights on Huawei in 5G security probe
Weeks after UK government allowed access to radio access part of mobile networks, MPs announce inquiry into the use and security of equipment supplied by foreign companies for 5G networks Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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06 Mar 2020
5G moves from hype to reality and will add $2.2tn to global economy by 2034
Trade association for global mobile industry predicts huge growth and huge revenues from rapidly expanding 5G universe Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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06 Mar 2020
CityFibre adds 36 more towns and cities to UK full-fibre network
There’s no stopping infrastructure provider CityFibre in 2020, as it adds yet more locations to its Gigabit City fibre broadband programme in the UK Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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03 Mar 2020
Industry group launched to develop standards for fibre deployment in sewer network
Water utilities companies are working with SSE Enterprise Telecoms to deploy fibre in the sewers, as well as transform the sewage system into a “smart wastewater network” Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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27 Feb 2020
Ericsson Spectrum Sharing now commercially available globally
Swisscom, Telstra, Ooredoo and Play are among global service providers confirmed to use Ericsson Spectrum Sharing to launch 5G on a nationwide scale Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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27 Feb 2020
Kr00k vulnerability compromises billions of Wi-Fi devices
Billions of Wi-Fi chips used in IoT devices, laptops, smartphones and tablets are vulnerable to a serious vulnerability Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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26 Feb 2020
More than half of UK businesses lack confidence to implement 5G
EY study finds 5G investment set to soar among British businesses, but the majority are not confident in their organisations’ ability to deploy 5G Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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26 Feb 2020
Samsung teams with comms tech leaders to set 5G speed benchmark
Samsung, Verizon, Motorola Mobility and Qualcomm deploy carrier aggregation and the latest 5G cell technology to achieve multi-gigabit speeds on a commercial smartphone connected to live 5G network Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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26 Feb 2020
Cisco senses opportunity with 5G mobile cloud software and hardware
Networking technology and services giant Cisco announces mobility systems aimed at helping service providers drive revenue and profitability from 5G infrastructure Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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24 Feb 2020
Qunifi inks Vonage partnership to integrate Microsoft Teams for enterprises
Vonage customers can now access the Microsoft Teams phone-calling feature using their business phone service Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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24 Feb 2020
Commercial, enterprise use cases to drive VR to $24.5bn by 2024
Analyst ABI Research predicts standalone virtual reality applications to be the main driver of substantial growth as the market strikes right balance between price, performance and ease of setup Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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24 Feb 2020
Huawei eyes up optical network opportunities
Global networking comms tech provider Huawei unveils first in end-to-end optical connectivity for ultra-high bandwidth and ultra-low latency in enterprise applications Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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21 Feb 2020
Cloud and 5G to drive SD-WAN adoption in APAC, says Silver Peak
Cloud migration and 5G services will boost the uptake of SD-WAN in a region where some markets are still in the early adopter phase Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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20 Feb 2020
Critical for operators to redefine 5G business models, says Huawei
Undeterred by the cancellation of what would have been a totemic global showcase for its 5G products, Huawei reveals its 5G strategy for 2020 at London forum Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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19 Feb 2020
Qualcomm makes major moves in 5G essential equipment
Chip giant Qualcomm introduces third-generation 5G modem-RF system to enhance 5G performance and 5G/4G mobile filter technology Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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18 Feb 2020
Tech stocks tumble as Apple admits coronavirus will affect iPhone production volumes
Apple does not expect to meet the revenue guidance previously provided for the March quarter as virus crisis hits production volumes and Chinese demand Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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17 Feb 2020
Ericsson goes right for the 5G core in 2020
Swedish comms tech giant predicts substantial growth for 5G in 2020, with particular focus on the fundamental enabling standalone core technology Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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14 Feb 2020
CSPs trail business customers in 5G ambition
Survey claims to show lack of determination driving disconnect between communications service providers and business customers, threatening lucrative business-to-business 5G revenues Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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14 Feb 2020
Nokia to roll out 5G in France and Italy, enables IoT in Argentina
Finnish comms tech firm to introduce 5G and offer network modernisation in France and Germany, while helping Telecom Argentina to meet enterprise customers’ internet-of-things needs Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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14 Feb 2020
Nearly three-quarters of C-suite see visibility into network as business driver
C-suite decision-makers say businesses must rethink what is possible to survive and that technology, particularly the network, must be an enabler in the process Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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12 Feb 2020
2019 meaningful revenues elusive, but opportunity knocks from enterprise for 5G
Research from 5G engagements reveal where investment is strongest, the trends that are driving roll-outs and the road ahead for operators, network equipment manufacturers and device makers Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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11 Feb 2020
Verizon opens 5G lab and studio in London
Leading US communications provider Verizon opens first 5G-enabled facility outside home market to offer organisations a hub to develop, test and co-create 5G applications, hardware and experiences Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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11 Feb 2020
iPhone 11 shakes up secondary mobile market as trade-in rates continue to rise
Mobile marketplace provider calculates that the secondary arena is set to grow from its current value of $25bn and reach $39bn by 2025 as manufacturers push devices to secondary channel Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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10 Feb 2020
City of Wolverhampton Council taps CityFibre to deliver full-fibre connectivity
Wolverhampton embarks on project to build what is claimed to be “future-proof” full-fibre connectivity that will underpin the city’s next phase of technological transformation Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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07 Feb 2020
‘Enormous’ growth prospects for 5G in enterprises
Newly formed research body predicts global 5G enterprise mobile subscriptions will rise from 500,000 to 175 million by 2024 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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06 Feb 2020
Vodafone, Orange tap Amdocs to boost Spanish business offers
Communications and media software and services provider extends its reign in Spain’s telco sector with business enhancement solutions for two leading telcos Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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06 Feb 2020
Telia claims 400GE first with Cisco
Huge rise in users wanting on-demand content prompts internet backbone provider to deploy Cisco 400GE-ready network Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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05 Feb 2020
Vodafone reveals €200m cost, two-year 5G roll-out delay to strip Huawei from core network
True cost of government order mounts up as Vodafone joins BT in taking hit worth hundreds of millions of pounds from requirement to remove Chinese technology from core infrastructure Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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05 Feb 2020
Commsworld claims dark fibre first in Scottish Borders
Broadband provider says lighting Openreach’s Dark Fibre X with its own optical equipment will enable it to provide flexible connectivity speeds of up to 10Gbps Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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04 Feb 2020
EE retains top spot for UK mobile network performance
UK mobile survey shows increasing user reliance on connectivity, with network operators needing to act now to ensure strong performance for consumer demands across work use cases Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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04 Feb 2020
No 5G silver bullets on horizon but a third of UK consumers plan to buy 5G handset this year
Research from Amdocs reveals that 5G marketing is working, but consumers still lack knowledge of the broader services it could enable Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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03 Feb 2020
Orange France contracts Nokia and Ericsson for 5G network technology
Leading telco teams with Finish and Swedish comms tech giants as part of its ambition to realise a 5G network in France in 2020 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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31 Jan 2020
BT to take half-billion pound hit on Huawei kit replacement
Telco BT reveals the price to pay to meet the UK government’s new regulations around restricting ‘high-risk’ telecoms equipment suppliers in the nation’s 5G radio network Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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28 Jan 2020
Cisco unveils business transformation suite for hyper-connected enterprise
New tools claimed to help businesses push their boundaries by reimagining their applications, empowering their teams, securing their data and transforming their infrastructure Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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27 Jan 2020
Openreach extends full-fibre network to rural UK
UK national broadband infrastructure provider ramps up programme to deliver full-fibre to 200 locations, mainly towns and villages hitherto not passed by network Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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27 Jan 2020
RAN sharing and convergence juice up Orange for 2020
Telco Orange’s roadmap for Europe in 2020 reveals the power of convergence and the need for ecosystem partnerships Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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23 Jan 2020
Pluribus claims industry’s first central office edge compute switch
Open networking and controllerless SDN automation tech provider aims to respond to the extensive and exacting needs of distributed cloud environments Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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23 Jan 2020
Privafy claims ‘fundamentally new’ approach to mobile data security
New company aims to address underlying security vulnerabilities to protect internet-reliant businesses Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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21 Jan 2020
UK broadband offers poor relative value for money
Importance of fibre push by UK broadband providers clear as research shows data speeds available to UK households have not significantly changed while prices have risen steadily Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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21 Jan 2020
CityFibre acquires FibreNation in £200m deal
Strategic acquisition sees growing UK fibre provider’s roll-out plans almost double in size, with TalkTalk joining network with long-term commitments for residential and business customers Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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21 Jan 2020
BT calls on fellow operators for investment fairness in rural UK network scheme
BT wants its prior investments in UK mobile infrastructure to be recognised in formulating operators’ investment in Shared Rural Network Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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21 Jan 2020
SK Telecom claims standalone 5G data session is world’s first
South Korean telco proclaims 5G breakthrough that makes it set to be first to provide standalone 5G services in the first half of this year Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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20 Jan 2020
Ericsson to ramp European 5G with new R&D site in France
New facility will provide access to a competence pool and foster industry and academic collaborations on 5G, says company Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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20 Jan 2020
BT becomes first Euro distribution partner for Google Stadia gaming platform
Incumbent UK comms provider BT teams up with Google to use cloud gaming platform to drive growing fibre broadband network offers Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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17 Jan 2020
CenturyLink lands $1.6bn network services contract from US Dept of Interior
US operator engaged to help US agency achieve its mission to conserve and manage natural resources and cultural heritage Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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16 Jan 2020
Global 5G leaders create 5G Future Forum
Six forum members say they will create a common platform to enable a global ecosystem of applications to exploit 5G at its full potential Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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16 Jan 2020
UK ranks 13th in Cisco digital readiness index
Networking giant reveals benchmark holistically assessing countries’ digital readiness across seven key criteria, including technology adoption and technology infrastructure, and finds UK somewhat wanting Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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15 Jan 2020
Liberty Global Europe shakes up executive leadership
UPC Switzerland chief executive flies in to take financial reins at Virgin Media in UK while former UPC Netherlands boss takes over Swiss and select eastern European operations Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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14 Jan 2020
Global used smartphone market set to grow 17.6% year-on-year
Questions may be asked of the longevity of steep growth in the new smartphone arena, but research finds no signs of slowing down across the used market Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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14 Jan 2020
Openreach extends free fibre installation scheme for UK home developers
UK broadband infrastructure provider drops the threshold for free eligibility to its fibre delivery scheme for new-build houses from 30 to 20 homes Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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14 Jan 2020
EE scoops top rating in UK mobile connectivity assessment
BT subsidiary wins top spot in UK mobile quality benchmark survey for sixth time running Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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14 Jan 2020
MLL Telecom appoints new CEO
Shaun Ledgerwood succeeds Gary Marven as chief executive as network services provider seeks to maintain momentum as a technology supplier to public and private sector organisations Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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14 Jan 2020
Cisco unveils plans for internet of the future
Online technology giant Cisco introduces platform for the internet of the future based on $5bn of investment in areas covering silicon, optics and software, bringing the ability to support massively scaled enterprise networks and 5G networks. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
14 Jan 2020
Building the internet of the future
In this week’s Computer Weekly, Cisco unveils the $5bn platform that it believes will be the future of the internet – we look through the details. The McLaren Formula One team discusses how IoT and data analytics have been key to its revival on the track. And we examine the importance of diversity in software development. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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13 Jan 2020
Samsung boosts US 5G expansion with TeleWorld acquisition
South Korean giant buys US network services provider in the latest initiative designed to advance its 5G network development Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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13 Jan 2020
SK Telecom gets close to the edge with global MEC task force
As operators’ remits expand beyond providing mobile connectivity to offering new value based on infrastructure, leading Korean operator announces mobile edge computing association Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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13 Jan 2020
Asia-Pacific to lead 5G technology adoption to 2024
GlobalData analysis predicts that in the 5G era, Asia will lead the field and will hold half of 5G subscriptions globally by 2024 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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13 Jan 2020
Virtual broadband connections to pass 500 billion by 2025
Virtualisation booms in broadband as infrastructures have evolved to higher speeds through technical advances in terminating equipment and increased penetration of fibre, but operators are now running out of road for further improvements Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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13 Jan 2020
TIM becomes first European operator to break 2Gbps 5G barrier
Italian operator takes advantage of acquired spectrum to break 5G network speed barrier using technology from Ericsson and Qualcomm Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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10 Jan 2020
Scottish government misses national superfast broadband target
SNP government admits failing to meet ambitious target to roll out broadband of at least 30Mbps to all Scottish homes and businesses by 2021 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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10 Jan 2020
Portsmouth City Council taps MLL Telecom for future network
Initiative designed to offer schools, residents and businesses a fibre framework that will support existing and future digital services Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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09 Jan 2020
Nokia notches 63 commercial 5G tech equipment deals
Finnish comms giant reveals huge strides in 5G essential technology deployment around the world Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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09 Jan 2020
5G roll-out no guarantee of smartphone upgrade bonanza
5G’s network success more or less guaranteed, but same can’t be said for 5G smartphones in short term as study finds only 30-40% of those in major markets such as the US, Europe and Australia likely to result in upgrade, while over 50% likely to do so in China Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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09 Jan 2020
UK government begins legal process to bring about full-fibre roll-out
First steps on the legislative journey for UK government to make good on election commitments to bring full fibre across the UK Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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09 Jan 2020
ITS to fast-track full-fibre roll-out gains with £45m investment
Gigabit network operator ITS plans to use latest funding to move into several new areas across the UK to build full-fibre networks which will pass at least 200,000 premises Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly