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
04 Dec 2024
WBBA sets out roadmap for next-generation broadband
Global connectivity association warns of pressing need for investment, legislation and deployment plans to enable the migration towards all-fibre broadband networks for next-gen internet Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
04 Dec 2024
ITU launches advisory body to support submarine comms cable resilience
Alliance created with mission statement that strengthening resilience of submarine cable networks – such as recently damaged C-Lion1 – is key to digital connectivity and economies Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
27 Nov 2019
Openreach set for third technology supplier as it hits Bristol fibre benchmark
BT Group-owned broadband infrastructure provider set to add third fibre to the premises (FTTP) technology supplier to Huawei and Nokia as it accelerates fibre deployment across the UK Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
25 Nov 2019
Qualcomm and Bosch Rexroth target industrial device market for 5G tech
Collaborating companies successfully demonstrate industrial devices utilising time-sensitive networking technology while operating over a live 5G network Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
25 Nov 2019
State backs Norway’s fibre cable capacity building
Norway is increasing investment on communications infrastructure in an effort to reduce reliance on Swedish and Danish networks Continue Reading
By- Gerard O'Dwyer
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News
25 Nov 2019
Juniper claims longest 400GbE deployment
As pressure grows to support bandwidth demands from advanced high-performance computing uses cases, Juniper Networks announces success in 1,300-mile 400GbE network test Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Feature
22 Nov 2019
Figeac Aero manages growth with DataCore software-defined storage
Global roll-out sees DataCore software-defined storage deployed on Huawei hardware to HQ and 14 worldwide sites as aero parts maker copes with acquisition and expansion Continue Reading
By- Yann Serra, LeMagIT
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News
22 Nov 2019
Tata, Fortinet to offer managed services for Microsoft Azure virtual WAN
Firms launch one of the first industry offerings of native hybrid SD-WAN coupled with traffic steering and security protection for the Azure cloud Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
22 Nov 2019
CityFibre appoints chief delivery officer
Alternative UK wholesale fibre provider appoints new network delivery chief to ensure roll-out of programme to bring gigabit broadband to the UK Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
21 Nov 2019
Vodafone calls up Google Cloud for digital transformation platform
Vodafone is using Google Cloud to create products and services based on deeper customer insight to engage customers with better, more personalised support Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
21 Nov 2019
How Nicigas is disrupting Japan’s gas market with IoT
Japanese energy retailer Nicigas is deploying 850,000 IoT devices to convert traditional gas meters into smart meters to unlock consumption data amid efforts to shake up the utilities industry Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
20 Nov 2019
Extreme stretches datacentre fabric with added automation
As the battle for the datacentre becomes much more than speeds and feeds, Extreme Networks announces new capabilities for its Fabric Automation software Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
20 Nov 2019
Gigabit internet now available to one in 20 globally
5G starts eating into fibre as 5% of the global population gain access to gigabit networks Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
20 Nov 2019
Ryanair checks in Vodafone for business-class infrastructure
Budget airline gets upgrade in Vodafone Business communication technology infrastructure to support 300 sites and 153 million passengers across 40 countries Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
19 Nov 2019
Trade associations dial down anger on Labour’s broadband plans
Anger at the Labour Party’s proposals on full-fibre broadband have persisted, but more nuanced views have emerged from fibre associations Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
18 Nov 2019
Investec Bank cashes in on WAN acceleration
Investec Bank turns to WAN acceleration to cut down distributed database response times and ensure that more traders can go online and earn more money Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
18 Nov 2019
Failure to assess cloud network architectures affecting service performance
The second annual ‘Cloud performance benchmark report’ from ThousandEyes notes the need for businesses to make rigorous assessments of underlying network architectures in cloud service acquisition Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
18 Nov 2019
Nextgenaccess gains 20-year rights to run full fibre alongside HS1 track
Broadband infrastructure provider will deploy high-capacity 432 Fibre System between Stratford in London and Eurotunnel in Folkestone Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
18 Nov 2019
London 5G operators make mixed start to service lives
London 5G networks are not yet cutting the mustard in terms of consistency and reliability of performance Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
15 Nov 2019
University Hospitals Birmingham demos UK’s first remote 5G-powered diagnostic procedure
NHS trust uses BT 5G network to deliver medical services to a 5G-connected ambulance, combining virtual, augmented and robotic technology Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
15 Nov 2019
Google Cloud introduces holistic cloud network monitoring
Spotting a gap in holistic network management in today’s multicloud business environments, Google Cloud introduces its Network Intelligence Centre Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
15 Nov 2019
Industry questions viability of Labour plan to offer free full-fibre broadband to all UK homes
Uproar in tech sector as Labour proposes to part-nationalise BT and offer free full-fibre broadband to all individuals and businesses by 2030 if successful in General Election Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
14 Nov 2019
Booming broadband drives EU cable to new highs
Record revenue fuelled by continued growth in cable revenue generating units, says European broadband cable yearbook Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
14 Nov 2019
Uploadcare gets $1.7m cash investment to expand CDN
Funding will help bi-directional CDN technology provider to accelerate content delivery speed, reduce internet traffic volume and acquire Blinkloader content optimisation platform Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
13 Nov 2019
Synchronoss joins US big four operators in cross-carrier messaging initiative
Joint venture aims to deliver advanced mobile messaging experience across suppliers’ mobile networks Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
13 Nov 2019
Enterprises begin mandating open APIs as part of RFPs
Back-office implementations see increased demand for native support for TM Forum’s Open APIs, boosting interoperability and helping service providers improve agility and reduce IT integration and maintenance costs Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
12 Nov 2019
Mist gets into gear with first self-driving network for the enterprise
Mist Systems has launched what it claims as the world’s first AI-driven self-driving network for the enterprise, allowing business users to streamline IT operations, simplify troubleshooting across wired/wireless domains and deliver optimised experiences Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
12 Nov 2019
Subs spike sees growth return to Vodafone UK
Vodafone UK is claiming its best-ever quarter for new customers, with more than 500,000 additions in the three months ending 30 September Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
12 Nov 2019
German telcos team to combat mobile dead spots
Deutsche Telekom, Telefónica Deutschland and Vodafone have entered into a co-operation for mobile network expansion to extend coverage throughout Germany Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
11 Nov 2019
Vodafone inks network deal with Openreach to expand FTTP in UK
First phase of network expansion aims to give users download speeds of up to 900Mbps in 15 UK towns and cities Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
11 Nov 2019
Swisscom takes step towards nationwide 5G coverage
Telco deploys spectrum-sharing technology to help realise its goal of reaching 90% 5G coverage of Switzerland by end of this year Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
11 Nov 2019
Zain taps Ericsson for 5G network
Zain commissions Ericsson for 5G technology to meet growing data traffic demands and deliver high-quality mobile broadband and fixed wireless experiences, encompassing new business in the automotive, health and energy sectors Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
08 Nov 2019
5G to be first mobile generation to have bigger impact on enterprises than consumers
GSMA Intelligence report says 5G could see private enterprise networks explode and become a competition battleground between telcos and cloud companies within five years Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
08 Nov 2019
Qualcomm eyes up slice of $13.2tn 5G sales enablement market
At the end of its financial year, mobile chip giant Qualcomm sets its sights firmly on profiting from a 5G economy which it believes will generate more than $10tn in sales enablement by 2035 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
07 Nov 2019
Orange begins 5G services with roll-out in Romania
Orange Group joins the 5G service provider roster, with offer in Romania said to be capable of delivering internet download speeds of up to 1.2Gbps and average download speeds of 600Mbps Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
07 Nov 2019
Community Fibre lights up south London gigabit broadband
Fibre-to-the-home provider Community Fibre has teamed with cloud and IT services provider Glemnet to bring unprecedented gigabit speed broadband to customers in south London Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
07 Nov 2019
O2 5G gears up to power driverless cars in London
UK telco reveals 5G network support for trials of driverless vehicles and smart transport systems on the streets of London Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
07 Nov 2019
Nokia and Microsoft announce tech partnership
IT behemoth Microsoft and comms technology provider Nokia forge first joint solutions, to enable communications service providers and enterprises to accelerate digital transformation Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
06 Nov 2019
Gigabit broadband to transform working lives across Europe
Report from economist Oxera predicts that many social and economic benefits will result from the widespread roll-out of gigabit broadband, as increased connectivity changes the way people interact with each other Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
04 Nov 2019
Huawei ‘in Europe, for Europe’ to unplug bottlenecks towards the intelligent world
Chinese comms infrastructure giant dismisses external “pressures” and sets out its strategy to make breakthroughs and deliver the all-connected intelligent world based on 5G, IoT and AI Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
01 Nov 2019
General Election sees UK government defer ‘high-risk’ 5G tech supplier review
Decision on allowing so-called high-risk suppliers access to the UK’s market for 5G infrastructure delayed due to 12 December poll Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
01 Nov 2019
Big three make big switch on for 5G in China
The largest 5G roll out to date takes place as China gives official authorisation to deploy services as China Mobile, China Unicom and China Telecom switch on offers at the same time Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
01 Nov 2019
5G core tech leadership race a close-run thing
What is said to be the first competitive landscape assessment of the 5G Mobile Core arena shows the market is still very much up for grabs Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
31 Oct 2019
UK government demands Ofcom boosts broadband development
In a UK legal and regulatory first, UK government constructs priorities for telecoms regulator Ofcom, principally regarding the roll-out nationwide of gigabit-speed broadband Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
31 Oct 2019
SK continues transition away from mobile dominance
SK Telecom has shown an annual increase in its mobile communications business revenues for the first time in eight quarters, as it carries on with its plan to transform into a global “new” ICT company Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
31 Oct 2019
BT network investments dig into half-year profits
The need for speed, and the need to lay down and connect high-speed broadband and fibre, has put a break on the financial performance of BT over the first six months of its fiscal year Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
31 Oct 2019
Apple finds good fit in wearables and services in fourth quarter
Consumer electronics giant sees marked pivot from products to services in quarterly results Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
31 Oct 2019
Li-Fi takes to the skies with Oledcomm
Oledcomm claims a world’s first in equipping an Airbus commercial flight with Li-Fi connectivity technology Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
30 Oct 2019
FCC guns for Huawei, ZTE in US comms network protection proposal
US comms regulator proposes regulations that could see technology from Chinese suppliers such as ZTE and Huawei removed from US comms networks Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
30 Oct 2019
Cisco connects Canary Wharf for Wi-Fi 6 ‘seamless’ roaming
OpenRoaming will allow devices to connect automatically to Wi-Fi and seamlessly roam from one hotspot to another Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
29 Oct 2019
Openreach: momentum needed now to hit all IP UK network target
Openreach says time is very much of the essence if it is to meet its 2025 target of upgrading the UK’s comms infrastructure to a full fibre and All-IP technologies Continue Reading
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News
29 Oct 2019
Europe, MENA and enterprise adds colour to modest Orange Q3
Solid commercial performance in France, Africa and the Middle East, as well as increased revenues from the Europe and enterprise segments, are drivers for modest profit and revenue growth for Orange Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
29 Oct 2019
AT&T puts major acquisitions on hold for three years after mixed Q3
Acquisitions on hold at AT&T after third quarter growing strategic and managed business services, US wireless and IP broadband are offset by declines in revenues from legacy wireline services, recently acquired WarnerMedia assets and domestic video Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
28 Oct 2019
Eutelsat launches satellite-based IoT connectivity service
Satellite operator aims to address connectivity challenges of industries ranging from retail, banking and security to energy, mining and agriculture Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
25 Oct 2019
London announces £10m cash injection for full-fibre connectivity
New fibre-optic cabling scheme will use Tube network and public buildings to create a fibre backbone across the capital Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
25 Oct 2019
IT professionals question networks’ readiness to support digital strategies
Cisco’s Global Networking Trends report shows there’s a long way to go for today’s networks to meet the demands of the emerging digital era Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Answer
25 Oct 2019
How to compare Cisco vs. HPE Aruba switches
Organizations have much to consider when evaluating Cisco vs. HPE Aruba switches, such as device architecture, Opex, Capex and analytics capabilities. Continue Reading
By- Kevin Tolly, The Tolly Group
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News
24 Oct 2019
Global broadband market sees fibre push
Trend towards fibre and dropping copper for broadband links continues in second quarter, but at a slower rate Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
22 Oct 2019
IoT connectivity management platforms flourish
Berg Insight research reveals huge potential growth in devices managed on commercial internet of things connectivity management platforms, predicting a rise from 770 million in 2018 to 3.15 billion by 2023 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
22 Oct 2019
Nordic governments open to Huawei’s ‘no spy’ offer
Chinese tech giant seeks to reassure Nordic governments over security concerns in 5G contracts Continue Reading
By- Gerard O'Dwyer
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News
21 Oct 2019
Asset sharing essential to making 5G RAN affordable
Rethink Technology finds that upfront cost containment has been the number one priority for cellular operators in the first stage of 5G deployment, and that three main tactics have been used to achieve this ambition Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
21 Oct 2019
Qualcomm teams with Radisys to hasten 5G deployment process
Chip maker Qualcomm inks 5G technology partnership with telecoms software provider Radisys for faster time to market and faster time to revenue Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
21 Oct 2019
CityFibre expands connectivity offer with Digital Wholesale Solutions
Wholesale full-fibre provider CityFibre is to make its products available to independent communications, IT and cloud services provider DWS Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
16 Oct 2019
Huawei defies US ban with rising revenues in third quarter
Chinese telecoms equipment giant attributes 24.4% revenue growth to maintaining its focus on ICT infrastructure and smart devices Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
16 Oct 2019
5G awareness and interest high but consumers struggle to see benefits
The ramp-up of 5G networks would seem only a matter of time, but research suggests consumers are not yet seeing the light Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
16 Oct 2019
Brussels accuses Broadcom of breaching antitrust practices
Competition commissioner says US tech giant’s behaviour is “likely, in the absence of intervention, to create serious and irreversible harm to competition” Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
16 Oct 2019
Intel makes Pivot towards 5G with Smart Edge acquisition
Chip giant Intel has signed a definitive agreement to buy the Smart Edge intelligent-edge platform business from infrastructure and service provider Pivot Technology Solutions Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
15 Oct 2019
Huawei: Fresh mindset needed to speed up 5G development
It may already enjoy pricing and technological advantages, but Huawei is calling on 5G industry to collaborate more, especially with regard to regulatory policy Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
15 Oct 2019
CityFibre announces consultation to speed up full fibre switchover
CityFibre undertakes industry-wide consultation process regarding the role of builders such as itself in developing the switchover from legacy copper networks Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
15 Oct 2019
Braintree boasts broadband benchmark
Braintree in Essex claims to have access to some of the fastest broadband speeds in the world Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
14 Oct 2019
UK government confirms gigabit broadband roll-out, rows back on 2025 delivery commitment
UK government confirms plans to roll out gigabit-capable broadband across the UK, yet quietly shelves previous pledge to do so by 2025 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
10 Oct 2019
UK and Middle East PR firm ditches NetApp for Nutanix and Talon Fast
Four Communications needed better connectivity for collaboration between the UK and its gulf sites, so dumped server/storage for hyper-converged and a distributed file system Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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News
09 Oct 2019
US likely to concede on Huawei export ban
The US government may make some concessions over the future of Huawei before the end of the year Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
30 Sep 2019
Chancellor Sajid Javid set to make £5bn investment commitment to improve UK broadband coverage
The Chancellor Sajid Javid is expected to take to the stage at the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester later today, to set out the group’s “infrastructure revolution” plans, which include ramping up broadband coverage across the UK Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
27 Sep 2019
Mayor launches guidance on building access to increase mobile coverage
London mayor Sadiq Khan has launched a new standard agreement for commercial landlords and public property owners to make it easier to access rooftops to install 5G Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
23 Sep 2019
The perfect storm for silicon photonics
By packaging optics with silicon chips, silicon photonics will enable datacentres to keep up with the exponential growth in demand for bandwidth Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
13 Sep 2019
West Midlands gears up for the next phase of 5G
West Midlands 5G (WM5G) marks launch of UK’s first dedicated 5G accelerator programme by holding a series of demos to showcase the wide variety of use cases that exist for the technology Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton , Senior reporter
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Feature
28 Aug 2019
Building a 5G city: Bristol’s valuable lessons for the UK’s digital future
West of England Combined Authority is taking part in DCMS’s 5G Testbeds and Trials programme, exploring applications for tourism and entertainment. We find out how it is applying its learnings to life in Bristol and Bath Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
22 Aug 2019
5G testbed brings Li-Fi broadband to Orkney
A number of homes on the remote island of Graemsay in the Orkneys are testing so-called Li-Fi technology as a broadband delivery mechanism Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
20 Aug 2019
Huawei to US: Ban violates free market principles
Huawei has hit back at the US government’s latest moves to restrict its activities Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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E-Zine
14 Aug 2019
CW APAC: Trend Watch – Internet of Things
In this handbook, Computer Weekly looks at how APAC firms are putting the internet of things to good use in an increasingly connected world, yet technology integration and security concerns are holding back widespread adoption. Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Aug 2019
What 5G applications will transform your business?
The UK’s mobile network operators have started work on their 5G roll-outs, but what applications are most likely to gain enterprise traction for the new standard? Continue Reading
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Opinion
13 Aug 2019
Storage: How ‘tail latency’ impacts customer-facing applications
Henry He of Virtual Instruments looks at tail latency, the small percentage of storage I/O that could be causing big and costly problems for business applications Continue Reading
By- Henry He, Virtual Instruments
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News
30 Jul 2019
Huawei ‘galvanised’ by Trump ban
Huawei has found itself caught in the crossfire of the US president’s trade war with China, but chairman Liang Hua says the firm is rising to the challenge Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
19 Jul 2019
CityFibre announces 14 more locations on its full-fibre network
Full-fibre broadband provider extends its network to more homes and businesses in latest roll-out Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
17 Jul 2019
MPs slam Home Office over troubled Emergency Services Network programme
The plan for a new communications network for police, fire and ambulance services is three years late and £3.1bn over budget, and Public Accounts Committee fears further delays Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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News
15 Jul 2019
No technical grounds to ban Huawei, DCMS told
Science and Technology Committee tells Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport that there are no technical grounds for it to exclude Huawei Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
07 Jul 2019
There’s no free lunch in SD-WAN, says Tata Communications
Software-defined wide-area networks may help to lower connectivity costs and prioritise network traffic, but enterprises must still invest in bandwidth to reap the benefits of the technology Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
04 Jul 2019
Implementing IoT – overcoming barriers to commercial adoption
Tim Wright from the Institute of Telecoms Professionals reports from a recent seminar exploring questions around the barriers to commercial, at-scale adoption of the internet of things, and how to overcome them Continue Reading
By- Tim Wright, Institute of Telecommunications Professionals
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Podcast
18 Jun 2019
Podcast: The Computer Weekly Downtime Upload – Episode 20
In this week’s episode of the Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast, Brian McKenna and Caroline Donnelly are joined by Computer Weekly’s networking editor, Alex Scroxton, to talk about some of the past week’s biggest news stories Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
18 Jun 2019
Openreach trials will speed up broadband upgrade
Tests to focus on process of migrating households and businesses to fibre to the premise and voice over IP Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
30 May 2019
EE launches consumer 5G, but experts say no rush to upgrade
EE launched the UK’s first official 5G network this week, but with limited availability and 4G networks improving all the time, industry watchers say there is no big impetus for users to upgrade yet Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Feature
29 May 2019
Norway’s autonomous ships point to new horizons
Norway is a pioneer in the autonomisation of shipping, which conveys environmental benefits as well as efficiency gains – but human mariners are likely to stay on board for a while yet Continue Reading
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News
23 May 2019
Arm China seeks solutions to US export controls with Huawei
Chip design firm in communication with Huawei-owned semiconductor firm HiSilicon following US move to halt exports of US technology to Chinese tech giant Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
22 May 2019
EE confirms 30 May 2019 go-live date for UK 5G network
Mobile operator is on course to become the first to go live with 5G in the UK, but Huawei phones will not be among its launch-day devices Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
21 May 2019
Keeping commuters connected on the world’s longest sea crossing
CommScope’s antennas remained unscathed during a gruelling storm in 2018 and continue to provide reliable mobile connectivity on China’s 55km Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
02 May 2019
Defence secretary sacked over Huawei leak
Defence secretary Gavin Williamson has been sacked after leaking confidential discussions over the use of Huawei networking equipment Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Podcast
30 Apr 2019
Podcast: The Computer Weekly Downtime Upload – Episode 13
In this week’s episode of the Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast, the team are joined by security editor Warwick Ashford to talk about his time at the CyberUK conferences, as well as connected cars, education in the UK, and Brian McKenna’s trip to China Continue Reading
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News
26 Apr 2019
Huawei leak inquiry launched
Cabinet secretary Mark Sedwill has instituted an inquiry aimed at discovering who leaked confidential discussions about UK mobile operators’ use of Huawei in their future 5G networks to the press Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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E-Zine
18 Apr 2019
CW ASEAN: Trend Watch – 5G
In this handbook, focused on business IT in the ASEAN region, Computer Weekly looks at the great spectrum conundrum, considers the potential of digital indoor systems and weighs up the challenges and opportunities that 5G presents for edge computing Continue Reading
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E-Zine
18 Apr 2019
CW ANZ: Trend Watch – 5G
In this ANZ handbook, Computer Weekly finds out which industries are likely to be the first to benefit from 5G technologies, hears about Huawei’s ambitious plans for its mobile portfolio, and weighs up the challenges and opportunities 5G presents for edge computing Continue Reading
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News
17 Apr 2019
TfL suspends Wi-Fi service as Extinction Rebellion spreads
Transport for London has cut off its public Virgin Media Wi-Fi service to disrupt climate change protests Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor