Network routing and switching

Nokia launches autonomous network fabric

Nokia’s platform aims to accelerate full network automation in an open, cloud-native, multi-supplier environment including telco-trained models, integrated security, and AI apps for automation workflows Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Enterprise LAN sector rebounding

After period of volatility, local area network arena shows stabilisation in market dynamics as Wi-Fi standards drive significant adoption of technology from leaders such as Cisco, HPE Aruba, Ubiquiti, Huawei and Juniper Networks Continue Reading

Digital Catapult explores quantum innovation for advanced connectivity

Deep tech innovation organisation highlights how quantum networking innovation is being embedded across UK industries such as telecoms, aerospace, automotive and ports to address real-world operational challenges Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

CityFibre triples business Ethernet availability

UK’s largest independent full-fibre platform provider makes Ethernet services available to 180,000 more UK businesses underpinned by nationwide 10Gb XGS-PON upgrade, with investment in a dedicated business ethernet platform Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Ericsson, Supermicro advance enterprise connectivity for edge AI systems

Global comms tech provider and application-optimised IT services firm collaborate to simplify and accelerate edge AI deployments by bundling 5G connectivity with pre-validated AI compute Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Cisco reimagines infrastructure for the AI era

Cisco is betting on an AI-driven, agent-based future for infrastructure management with AI Canvas and a raft of network security capabilities at its Cisco Live 2025 conference Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

Lumen lands terrestrial backhaul deal for JUNO trans-Pacific cable

Live Pacific connection designed to give enterprises direct, low-latency pathway between US and key Asian markets will be supported by Lumen Technologies Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Nokia, Andorix build up private 5G, Edge in real estate

Private 5G, neutral host network and edge application OT services enabled by Nokia digital automation cloud to enable efficient building operations and improve tenant’s satisfaction Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Nokia looks to light up in-building enterprise connectivity with Aurelis

Fibre-based LAN solution designed to deliver simple, reliable and future-proof local area connectivity for enterprises, using up to 70% less cabling and 40% less power than copper-based technologies Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

What is 1000BASE-T (Gigabit Ethernet)?

1000BASE-T is a Gigabit Ethernet standard that operates at a speed of 1 gigabit per second (Gbps) over copper wiring. Continue Reading

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• Rahul Awati
• Gavin Wright

Juniper doubles down on AI as HPE deal faces scrutiny

Juniper’s ANZ chief highlights strong enterprise adoption of the Mist networking platform, with AI-powered automation delivering cost savings and operational benefits for customers Continue Reading

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• Stephen Withers

Kingston Council taps Boldyn to improve digital infrastructure

Partnership between London borough council, regional transport authority and leading large-scale network provider to see high-speed fibre links to CCTV locations, enabled through the construction of a 10km network covering main town centres Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Omdia: All-photonics infrastructure key to safer, smarter, more sustainable world

Research revealed at Innovative Optical and Wireless Network global forum outlines future of digital economy, powered by all-photonics networks Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

How AI workloads are reshaping datacentre design

At Gitex Asia 2025, industry leaders discuss how the computational demands of advanced AI models are forcing a rethink of datacentre power, cooling and networking infrastructure Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

HyperFiber scales with Render to boost broadband efficiency

Network workflow automation and productivity optimisation firm’s services deployed to scale fibre deployment across multiple expanding markets in key areas across US Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Windstream, Ciena boost 400G network capacity in Southeast US

Optical communications technology enhances network infrastructure with its reconfigurable line system and coherent optical innovations, strengthening connectivity between Texas and Florida Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Kraft Group enlists NWN for New England Patriots network upgrades

North America’s largest AI-powered technology services provider to power fan experiences across entire sports enterprise business portfolio, including Gillette Stadium, New England Patriots and New England Revolution Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

HPE intros virtual private cloud, on-premise options for Aruba Networking Central

Expansion of flagship network management service designed to address increasing demand for data sovereignty with regional and local control of networks with built-in security, AI-powered optimisation and enhanced observability Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Mercury fibres up to boost utility efficiency

Demand to support continuous traffic growth sees New Zealand utility provider offer 400G broadband connectivity supplied by country’s leading telco and optical communications technologies supplier Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Application vs. network load balancing: What's the difference?

Network load balancing and application load balancing both handle traffic requests. However, they process and direct requests with different levels of speed and efficiency. Continue Reading

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• David Jacobs, The Jacobs Group

What is Border Gateway Protocol (BGP)?

BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) is the protocol that enables the internet's global routing system. Continue Reading

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• Scott Robinson, New Era Technology
• John Burke, Nemertes Research

NetBox looks to offer Assurance on network operational drift

Network and infrastructure systems provider unveils product claimed to enable network teams to gain ‘unprecedented’ control to detect and resolve operational drift Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

What is the data link layer in the OSI model?

The data link layer is the protocol layer in a program that handles how data moves in and out of a physical link in a network. Continue Reading

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• Rahul Awati
• Andrew Froehlich, West Gate Networks

What is port address translation (PAT)?

Port address translation (PAT) is a type of network address translation (NAT) that maps a network's private internal IPv4 addresses to a single public Internet Protocol address by using network ports. Continue Reading

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• Gavin Wright
• Robert Sheldon

EXA Infrastructure, Ultranet build fibre route across key Italian cities

Dedicated digital infrastructure provider and independent carrier-to-carrier operator and fibre infrastructure owner team to enhance diversity on a key corridor for subsea cable data traffic Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Hetzner enhances datacentre core network infrastructure

Hosting company taps tech provider to futureproof datacentre and core network infrastructure to support growing digital demands with architecture supporting 400G and 800G interconnectivity Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Microsoft, DE-CIX plot MAPS for SaaS enterprise connectivity

Noting that 82% of enterprises underestimate the lagging effect of packet loss on the performance of SaaS applications, global internet exchange operator and IT behemoth partner to optimise cloud connectivity Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

2024: the year misconfigurations exposed digital vulnerabilities

Small configuration errors cascaded into major outages during 2024. Mike Hicks, from Cisco ThousandEyes, propounds techniques to defend digital resilience against tales of the unexpected Continue Reading

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• Mike Hicks

UK altnets call for full-fibre broadband to be prioritised in industrial strategy

Independent Networks Cooperative Association outlines plan for cross-UK campaign to promote full-fibre broadband adoption and the establishment of a digital infrastructure cross-departmental working group Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

MWC 2025: Fabric to spread as BT sees no business plan B without the network

UK’s leading coms provider outlines the pressures that enterprise customers will face as AI reshapes the new world of work Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

CommScope bets on AI for next wave of enterprise networking

Wired and wireless network provider enhances Wi-Fi 7 portfolio with AI-driven services that integrate generative, edge and intent-based AI features, and next generation optical LAN Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

BT boosts interconnectivity with Equinix, broadens Optiva partnership

UK’s leading telco expands partnership with digital infrastructure company to help multinationals transform interconnectivity across digital value chain, and joins with enterprise network service company to implement B2B, B2B2X services Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

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

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

How Kingsland Drinks is raising a glass to industrial gains from Wi-Fi

Discover how one of the UK’s premier independent suppliers of bulk wine and spirits goes about its business – from its origins in 1895 to its running of modern wireless networks Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

UK broadband majors, altnets accelerate gigabit in non-metro areas

Premises in Shropshire and Devon to gain access to gigabit services as part of £5bn government scheme and planned expansion by major comms provider Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Self-healing networks: The next evolution in network management

The age of AI is highlighting the security risks and pitfalls of traditional network management techniques. Self-healing networks may offer a solution that not only bolsters security, but makes IT and network teams more efficient Continue Reading

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• Isla Sibanda

Vietnam Air Traffic Management modernises comms for improved safety

Southeast Asian country’s national aviation body to deploy multi-service network offering to upgrade its legacy network systems, and enhance the performance and flexibility of its air traffic network Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

DE-CIX upgrades New York’s largest internet exchange backbone

DE-CIX upgrades one of the US’s largest internet exchange backbones as staying resilient and offering scale become priorities Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

E&, DE-CIX create Middle East SmartHub internet exchange

Middle East telco partners with internet exchange operator to boost regional datacentre connectivity, with Fujairah hosting largest submarine cable landing station and new locations for Dubai Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Netherlands Institute for Radio Astronomy upgrades core network infrastructure

‘Landmark’ project sees AI-native networking company facilitate a network upgrade for the Netherlands Institute for Radio Astronomy to support the advancement of new radio astronomy research by delivering ten times more compute power Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Nscale unveils IP network offering to support AI workloads

IP network designed to support growing global demand for AI-driven applications, which consume massive amounts of data Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

What is a Request for Comments (RFC)?

A Request for Comments (RFC) is a formal document created by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) that outlines technical specifications, organizational notes and standards relevant to internet and networking technologies, including protocols such as routing, addressing and transport technologies. Continue Reading

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• Katie Terrell Hanna
• Robert Sheldon

Telenor unveils analytics and insights service for IoT devices

Leading Nordic operator unveils ‘game-changer’ analytics and insights service for businesses looking to make use of the full potential of their internet of things fleet data Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

China’s Volt Typhoon rebuilds botnet in wake of takedown

Nine months after its malicious botnet comprising legacy routers was disrupted by the Americans, Chinese APT Volt Typhoon is rebuilding and presents as persistent a threat as ever Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Network complexity and visibility blind spots an issue for 80% of firms

Study finds that as cloud adoption flourishes, organisations believe they are being hampered by lack of proper network operations, skilled workers and observability tools Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Fibertime broadens fibre access across South Africa’s underserved communities

South African community broadband provider expands coverage to five cities and 14 townships using fibre service in bid to provide affordable broadband access to millions of low-income customers, many connecting for the very first time Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

5G and fibre shine, but revenue and profits fall in BT half-year results

UK’s leading telco BT sees under-performing business division apply brakes in disappointing half-year results, despite record-making fibre net build Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

US smart city lights up solid-state LiDAR technology

Pioneer US smart city and associated 5G ecosystem collaborates with solid-state scanning light detection and tech provider to deploy latest range of sensors Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Elisa claims Euro first with 100G PON trial over live Nokia-based fibre net

Leading Finnish operator taps compatriot global comms tech provider to become first in Europe to trial 100G passive optical network over live fibre broadband network Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Virtual collaboration within and across industries – promises and challenges

New technologies enable intuitive and realistic visual and auditory landscapes that put users within applications. We look at which industries will likely illustrate the impact of virtual collaboration in commercial environments Continue Reading

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• Martin Schwirn, Computer Weekly

Thai Airways gains altitude with AI-native networking platform

Leading Asian airline engages artificial intelligence-native networking company to modernise its network infrastructure at Thai headquarters by deploying platform to deliver measurable and secure wired and wireless services Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

How Infoblox is tackling multicloud complexity and boosting security

Infoblox CEO Scott Harrell discusses the company’s new Universal DDI service designed to address the growing challenges of managing network security in hybrid IT environments Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

AI drives more Ethernet, everywhere

Study from test and assurance services provider reveals ‘unprecedented’ demand and innovation for what is said to be Ethernet’s biggest transformation in decades Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Morse Micro unveils Wi-Fi HaLow GitHub repositories, community forum

Provider of long-range, low-power connectivity services intros multiple open-source software repositories, including assets, tools and resources designed to support and empower global developer community for wireless standard Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

UK telcos including BT at risk from DrayTek router vulnerabilities

A series of vulnerabilities in DrayTek's Vigor router product lines affects multiple comms service providers in the UK, according to new analysis Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

How to calculate a subnet mask from hosts and subnets

IP addressing and subnetting are important and basic elements of networks. Learn how to calculate a subnet mask based on the required number of subnets and hosts. Continue Reading

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• Terry Slattery, NetCraftsmen
• David Davis

9 types of networks and their use cases

Networks differ based on size, connectivity, coverage and design. This guide explores the most common types of networks, their benefits and use cases. Continue Reading

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• Deanna Darah, Site Editor

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

MAC address vs. IP address: What's the difference?

A MAC address and an IP address each identify network devices, but they do the jobs at different levels. Explore the differences between the two and learn why both are necessary. Continue Reading

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• John Burke, Nemertes Research
• Chris Partsenidis, Firewall.cx

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

BT fined £17.5m for ‘catastrophic’ emergency network outage

UK comms regulator issues fine to country’s leading telco for being underprepared to handle disruption in June 2023, affecting 14,000 emergency calls and lasting 10.5 hours Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

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

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Dassault Systèmes and Mistral AI team to accelerate edge AI generative economy

Leading provider of engineering design systems and artificial intelligence firm form partnership combining industrial ecosystem and frontier AI to industries in a trusted environment, to deliver secure, scalable, AI-driven services Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

subnet (subnetwork)

A subnet, or subnetwork, is a segmented piece of a larger network. More specifically, subnets are a logical partition of an IP network broken into multiple, smaller network segments. Continue Reading

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• Gavin Wright
• Kevin Ferguson
• Terry Slattery, NetCraftsmen

packet coalescing

Packet coalescing involves using a computer's network interface card (NIC) to reduce the number of generated receive interrupts the adapter issues. Continue Reading

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• Robert Sheldon

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

CIDR (Classless Inter-Domain Routing or supernetting)

CIDR (Classless Inter-Domain Routing or supernetting) is a method of assigning IP addresses that improves the efficiency of address distribution and replaces the previous system based on Class A, Class B and Class C networks. Continue Reading

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• Alexander S. Gillis, Technical Writer and Editor
• John Burke, Nemertes Research

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

NBASE-T Ethernet

NBASE-T Ethernet is an IEEE standard and Ethernet-signaling technology that enables existing twisted-pair copper cabling to exceed the cable's specified limit of 1 gigabit per second (Gbps) for distances of up to 100 meters. Continue Reading

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• Gavin Wright
• Eamon McCarthy Earls, Former Associate Site Editor, TechTarget

Executive Interview: Why Dell wants to be your one-stop AI shop

At Dell Technologies World in Las Vegas, artificial intelligence was the talk of the town as Dell staked out an all-encompassing strategy ahead of an anticipated goldrush. Dell’s Nick Brackney explains why the tech giant believes it's onto a winner Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Dell Technologies World: AI at core of Dell’s next chapter

With a significant anniversary just passed, Dell CEO Michael Dell was in reflective mood as he looked ahead to the impact of artificial intelligence on the tech giant’s product stack Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Signetbreedband taps Nokia to evolve network business services

Global comms tech provider announces partnership with Dutch managed network services provider to enable what it claims will be most solid and resilient business networking services in the Netherlands Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

UK economy loses £17.6bn due to fixed connectivity outages

London fibre-based business network provider lobbies UK comms regulator to introduce automatic compensation for business networks drive competition on quality and reliability in the business connectivity market Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

UK gigabit maintains steady progress

Latest study of UK communications market from national regulator finds access to gigabit broadband and 5G mobile coverage has risen over past 12 months Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Extreme Connect 2024: AI in networks to live or die by trust

Cloud networking provider unveils hub for research, development and innovation in networking previews, tapping AI to offer a new way to design, optimise and deploy networks Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

BMC boosts network observability with Netreo acquisition

Autonomous digital enterprise operations technology firm announces takeover of provider of smart and secure IT network and application observability solutions Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Virgin Media O2 rolls out smart support service

Operator launches smart support service to tackle customers’ network niggles as research finds more than one in three British broadband users claim they wouldn’t feel confident trying to fix their Wi-Fi if something went wrong Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Kloud9 aims to transform connectivity with full-fibre

Broadband roll-out by altnet said to mark a new era of digital connectivity for people in rural Shropshire by enabling access to high-speed internet Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Wyebot boosts telemetry with Cisco Catalyst Centre integration

AI-driven network automation solutions provider inks ‘synergistic collaboration’ that sees strategic enhancements of wireless intelligence platform with networking giant’s API and telemetry data-boosting network automation Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

HPE taps GenAI to bolster AIOps on Aruba Networking Central

Cloud-native network management service to be enhanced through GenAI LLM models applied directly to AI search to improve performance and accuracy for enhanced operator experience Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

IBM enhances network IT automation capabilities with Pliant acquisition

Tech giant makes strategic purchase to further boost software networking capabilities, offering customers the tools to enable network infrastructure observability, connectivity, control and automation across hybrid cloud environments Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Vodafone gets down to business with growth plan

Leading operator closes sale of Italian division and reveals go-to-market plan with pivot towards enterprise communications and business-related internet of things services in strongest current markets Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Audi revs up customised private 5G environment to gain edge

Auto giant’s private network aims to replicate connectivity environments found across the world to give it a competitive advantage by ensuring connected technology is sound and functional on public roads Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

6G networks explained: Everything you need to know

In this essential guide, we investigate the prospects for the next generation of mobile communications: 6G. We look at why 6G networks are necessary, and what applications and services are likely to be based on 6G networks Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

EXA bolsters transatlantic cable presence

Digital infrastructure platform launches new cable route and inks point of presence deal to bolster options in connecting Europe and North America, looking to enable businesses to traverse the digital landscape faster and more efficiently Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Vocus rolls out 1.6 Tbps technology to light up Australia

Australian network services provider deploying coherent optical technology to meet growing demands for bandwidth and cut energy usage across the network’s long-haul and metro links from Brisbane to Perth Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

PSTN switch-off threatens access to adult social care services

The Public Switched Telephone Network switch-off is threatening vulnerable Londoners access to adult social care and other vital services, as councils are left to manage the cost without financial support from the centre, says London chief digital officer Theo Blackwell Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Hawaiki opens up optical 400GbE subsea services

Asia-Pacific digital infrastructure operator announces the availability of commercial 400GbE services on its trans-Pacific 15,000km high-capacity cable powered by optical networking technology Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Introduction to IP addressing and subnetting

IP addresses and subnets are necessary for effective network communications. Learn how IP addresses and subnets work, and compare classful and classless IP addresses. Continue Reading

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• Damon Garn, Cogspinner Coaction