Network routing and switching
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News
30 Apr 2025
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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News
25 Apr 2025
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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
08 Jan 2021
‘Litany’ of UK government failures in gigabit broadband roll-out
Second UK MPs’ report in matter of weeks slams government for dismal failure and lack of sufficient progress in meeting already scaled-back benchmark for gigabit-capable connectivity by 2025 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
07 Jan 2021
Five million UK households paying £804m more than they should for broadband
Significant number of UK householders won’t switch broadband networks for fear of losing their connection or the perceived hassle of switching, but many are left paying too much, research shows Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
07 Jan 2021
Vodafone announces free data schemes for small business
As research shows the strain on business from Covid, UK communications operator announces programme to offer free high-speed connectivity Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
05 Jan 2021
euNetworks rounds on The Loop Manchester
Bandwidth infrastructure company enhances footprint with unique routes, extra capacity and flexibility with dedicated high-speed fibre-optic network in northern powerhouse Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
31 Dec 2020
Top 10 networking stories of 2020
Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 networking stories of 2020 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
24 Dec 2020
EU looks to enter broadband space race
European Union looks to extend communications frontier through consortium examining the design, development and launch of a European-owned space-based communications system Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
24 Dec 2020
New contractors appointed to roll out fibre broadband across Devon and Somerset
Airband, Truespeed and Wessex Internet selected to roll out full-fibre networks on behalf of the Connecting Devon and Somerset (CDS) programme Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
22 Dec 2020
Viasat announces $222m RigNet acquisition
Global communications company unveils plans to expand and diversify commercial connectivity portfolio, with purchase of intelligent networking solutions firm to add complementary technology Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
21 Dec 2020
Gigabit proliferates as UK’s fixed and mobile networks take the strain from Covid
The UK’s fixed and mobile networks take the strain of remote working and increased online entertainment uptake Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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18 Dec 2020
How Ethernet became the world’s networking standard
Ethernet pioneer Bob Metcalfe outlines the technology’s early history, including the rivalry with IBM and what he did to convince people of the value of networks Continue Reading
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News
17 Dec 2020
SSE strengthens Scotland’s digital infrastructure with next-generation connectivity
High-capacity 100Gbps connectivity services delivered into datacentre intended to future-proof Scotland’s businesses and public sector organisations Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
16 Dec 2020
UK offering relatively poor value for broadband services
Low absolute pricing is among the region’s best, but lower average speeds compared with much of Europe makes the UK one of the continent’s laggards when it comes to broadband value for money Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
15 Dec 2020
Ericsson sets sail with enhanced maritime connectivity
Swedish tech provider aims to rectify lack of options for at-sea communications where traditional satellite comms have seen high prices, high latency and low throughput Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
14 Dec 2020
Optus teams up with VMware on SD-WAN
Australia’s second biggest telco, Optus, will offer VMware’s SD-WAN solution to enterprises in a highly fragmented market Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
08 Dec 2020
SMEs need to acknowledge remote working lessons to prosper post-Covid
Research from integrated cloud communications platform provider finds that over two-fifths of SME employees believe that, with effective communication tools, productivity would be the most improved business challenge in the “new normal” Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
07 Dec 2020
Ericsson, TIM, Qualcomm, claim 5G FWA speed milestone
Although fixed wireless access has not yet gained as much publicity as other use cases for the next-generation infrastructure, its potential in connecting those in remote areas to 5G is vast and a consortium of technology vendors and leading Italian operators have established a new throughput benchmark Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
04 Dec 2020
FTTH Council Europe slams misleading advertising for fibre networks
Fibre broadband trade body study shows consumers are confused about marketing and performance of broadband-access technologies, recommending a ‘fibre-ready’ label should be introduced for new buildings and major renovations Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
03 Dec 2020
Nova casts light on streaming network issues as energy demands soar
So-called industry-first solution brings new revenue opportunities, reduces churn and differentiates offer for video providers as they struggle to cope with energy surge in providing services Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
03 Dec 2020
Openreach claims UK first as it moves from copper to full-fibre in Salisbury
Salisbury takes a step closer to becoming the UK’s first ‘fully digital’ city with full-fibre deployment Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
03 Dec 2020
IT teams’ challenges ramp up in maintaining high-quality network video experience
Companies providing streaming services have seen huge growth in demand, which has meant providing an optimal user experience while managing surging user traffic Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
03 Dec 2020
Nokia deploys 5G private networking across five German research centres
Finnish comms tech giant continues roll-out of standalone private 5G network for large-scale implementation across renowned German research institutes Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
01 Dec 2020
Zoom revenue bonanza continues into third quarter
Breakout video conferencing firm continues strong run and in third quarter shows ongoing influx of customers Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
01 Dec 2020
UK government sets out 5G tech diversification strategy
Second reading of the Telecoms Security Bill outlines specific measures to restrict the use of Huawei’s goods, services and facilities in 5G networks and details of the new 5G Supply Chain Diversification Strategy designed to build a resilient, open and sustainable comms tech supply chain Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
26 Nov 2020
Broadband access drives New Zealand remote working to be permanent fixture
Covid-19 crisis pushes Kiwis to do more online and the changes are sticking, according to research from ANZ telco and media research and consulting firm Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
26 Nov 2020
UK broadband industry ‘confused’ by government funding claims
National broadband suppliers and trade bodies express surprise and lack of enthusiasm for Spending Review claims of providing positive outcome for gigabit roll-out across the country Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
24 Nov 2020
UK telecoms industry gives guarded welcome to Telecommunications Bill proposal
New legislation aims to provide a basis to strengthen the security framework for technology used in 5G and full fibre networks, including the electronic equipment and software at phone mast sites and in telephone exchanges Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
23 Nov 2020
Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5 launches unleash UK network traffic surge
Game console launches show network providers need to upgrade their infrastructure and invest in the latest networking technology to ensure reliable, resilient and robust performance Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
23 Nov 2020
Zen to offer gigabit broadband over CityFibre networks
Zen Internet becomes former altnet’s third national consumer ISP to offer full-fibre services to consumers with gigabit-speed consumer broadband products Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
20 Nov 2020
Pricing questions persist but Openreach overall observes Ofcom independence mandates
UK communications regulator notes real progress made in implementing its requirements, but more is needed to be done to strengthen broadband provision division independence and engagement Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
19 Nov 2020
Global networks take the strain in roller-coaster 2020
Research from network tech provider reveals implications for service providers and internet service delivery chain, with significant growth in video streaming, gaming, video conferencing and DDoS Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
19 Nov 2020
£165m gigabit broadband boost for Northern Ireland
NIE announces connectivity deployment scheme to deliver gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure to more than 76,000 premises in hard-to-reach places across province Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
18 Nov 2020
Cato collects $130m investment to extend SASE proposition
New funding round for SASE pioneer Cato, the largest to date for the company, brings total financing to $332m, leading to what the company calls a unicorn valuation demonstrating leadership of SASE market Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
17 Nov 2020
Masergy goes deeper with SASE to strengthen SD-WAN security
Supplier claims to offer the broadest choice in security solutions, best-of-breed technologies and a leading global network platform for businesses of all sizes Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
17 Nov 2020
Huawei unveils solutions for 1+N target 5G networks
Chinese comms giant launches new network technology to enable operators to tap into what it says will be huge potential for delivering 5G at greatly reduced per-bit costs Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
13 Nov 2020
IT Priorities 2020: ‘Benestrophe’ for networking as UK IT departments come to terms with new normal
As 2020 ends, all traditional bets are off as Covid-19 completely changes the landscape of IT, with secure connectivity and cloud emerging at the core of enterprises’ needs for the foreseeable future Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Feature
13 Nov 2020
SD-WAN keeps Darling Ingredients on the table through Covid-19 pandemic
For some businesses, the Covid-19 pandemic and the resulting need to support mass remote working will have accelerated something they began working on some time ago. Darling Ingredients is one such firm, whose SD-WAN roll-out puts it in good stead for the future Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
13 Nov 2020
NTT DATA and Continual collaborate to deliver in-vehicle mobility experiences
Consulting and IT services and cloud-based analytics firms announce Tier 1 mobile operator is already implementing combined in-vehicle system Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Feature
11 Nov 2020
Cloud RANs offer promise in APAC, but not in near future
While there is growing interest in cloud-based radio access networks, experts argue that telcos will still cautiously approach the technology in a phased manner Continue Reading
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News
10 Nov 2020
SK Telecom furthers Deutsche Telekom partnership to advance in-building 5G
Latest cooperation between leading German and Korean operators aims to create what companies believe will be major innovations, starting with improving 5G experiences Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
09 Nov 2020
Global telcos defy previous performance expectations
Better-performing Asia-Pacific operators lead charge driving analyst to adjust upwards previous forecast for worldwide connectivity services market Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
05 Nov 2020
Virgin brings gigabit broadband to London and Northern Ireland
Nearly three million homes in UK capital and Ulster gain access to gigabit connections with the next-generation infrastructure now in 45% of Virgin’s network across the UK Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
04 Nov 2020
Community Fibre claims fastest home broadband package in London
Altnet unveils what it says is a gigabit connectivity industry-first for homes in the UK capital Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
04 Nov 2020
University of Warwick graduates to BT 5G to accelerate innovation
BT installs UK’s first dedicated public 5G network for the University of Warwick, aiming to bring new opportunities for research and further enhance students’ learning experience through its EE mobile network Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
29 Oct 2020
Comms needs to take ‘giant leap forward’ to address new normal
Ericsson research finds Covid-19 pandemic has created a tipping point for what workers expect of the future digital office Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
28 Oct 2020
Ericsson scoops urban part of BT 5G communications network
Building on the operator’s selection of the comms tech firm’s 5G core solutions earlier in 2020, Ericsson wins deal to upgrade BT’s existing radio access network infrastructure on EE mobile network. Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
28 Oct 2020
Corporate WANs and their network providers not meeting new business needs
Global connectivity firm warns that network providers are letting down firms, with security and service flexibility cited as key issues Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
27 Oct 2020
Ericsson looks to the cloud for increased RAN flexibility
Cloud-based radio access network for communications service providers regarded as offering more versatility to network buildouts as a complement to existing purpose-built 5G networks and addressing a variety of 5G use cases Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
27 Oct 2020
In-building wireless infrastructure, 5G indoor revenues will exceed $16bn by 2025
Research predicts digital distributed radio systems will change the way traditional distributed antenna systems are designed and implemented due to their simplified and future-proofed architecture Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Opinion
27 Oct 2020
What’s next for Wi-Fi?
New and emerging 802.11 wireless LAN technologies continue to develop. Users who need to replace routers have a decision to make: buy now or wait for the next upgrade cycle in 2021? Continue Reading
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26 Oct 2020
Scotland gets gigabit broadband funding boost
Agreement will help rural areas get gigabit-capable broadband connections, with first tranche of £6m to connect hundreds of public sector buildings across Angus, Dundee, and Perth & Kinross Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
22 Oct 2020
Maturing O-RAN set to have 75% market share by 2030
Analyst confident of prospects for comms technology enabling multi-supplier interoperability for innovations and reducing time to market for deploying new network functionality Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
22 Oct 2020
Iron Mountain scales global connectivity collaboration with Telia Carrier
Enhanced global network in APAC, EMEA and North America aims to deliver increased high-performance network diversity for datacentre customers Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
16 Oct 2020
UK government hits superfast target but many still experience poor broadband
National Audit Office report says government’s target to roll out faster gigabit coverage nationwide by 2025 will be difficult to achieve for the hardest-to-reach premises Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
16 Oct 2020
Small businesses’ remote working frustrations threaten exodus of best talent
While large firms mull massive investment to return to offices, over a quarter of European small business workers would switch jobs to somewhere better equipped for remote working Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
13 Oct 2020
UK firms find obstacles to unlocking full potential of Edge
Survey finds almost of half of UK IT leaders in the UK are already actively using Edge technologies to deliver new outcomes and business value, but 87% of ITDMs are missing key skills to unlock the value of data Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Tip
09 Oct 2020
How to build a resilient network design
Everything fails eventually, even in networking. Enterprises can prepare for network failure by building resilience and redundancy into their network infrastructure design. Continue Reading
By- John Cavanaugh, BlueAlly
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News
09 Oct 2020
Dryad Networks gains funding for large-scale wildfire detection IoT network
Forest management startup gains seed fund to develop internet of things technology for what it says is the dawn of the digital forest Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
05 Oct 2020
Colt gallops to bring high-capacity bandwidth to UK’s major cities
Provider deploys network-to-network interfaces acquired via Livequote pricing portal to support UK broadband network to satisfy the increasing demand for high-bandwidth connectivity services Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
01 Oct 2020
How Ethernet became the world’s networking standard
Ethernet pioneer Bob Metcalfe outlines the technology’s early history, including the rivalry with IBM and what he did to convince people of the value of networks Continue Reading
By- Anthony Caruana
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News
30 Sep 2020
Norway leaves door open to Huawei
Government gives telecoms companies responsibility to choose their equipment suppliers, which could include Huawei Continue Reading
By- Gerard O'Dwyer
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News
30 Sep 2020
Skoda Auto transforms network infrastructure to accelerate business growth
Car manufacturer upgrades network with campus networking systems as part of its 2025 digital transformation strategy Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
30 Sep 2020
VMware wants to decouple the telco technology stack
VMware is trying to break the stranglehold of integrated technology stacks on telcos, but network equipment suppliers are not ceding ground Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
28 Sep 2020
BT: UK government’s national fibre target could be missed by eight years
Government is in danger of not realising its full-fibre coverage broadband ambitions, says telco, which had identified seven key policy, legislative and fiscal enablers to get the plan back on track Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
25 Sep 2020
SSE Enterprise Telecoms makes further investment in UK business connectivity, 5G
UK telco unbundles further 259 BT exchanges by the end of 2021 to significantly grow network, bringing total unbundled exchanges to 550 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
25 Sep 2020
Government remains in orbit to develop UK sat nav
Despite experts’ doubts, government confirms it will continue to look at a wider range of options for a sovereign satellite navigation and timing capability Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
23 Sep 2020
Virgin hits 2.2Gbps broadband speeds in innovation trial
UK cable network reveals proof-of-concept trial to showcase multi-gigabit broadband speeds delivered without the need for additional infrastructure or civil engineering works Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
21 Sep 2020
NBN Co pumps in A$700m to shore up business connectivity
Australia’s national wholesale broadband provider is creating up to 240 business fibre zones across the country to provide businesses with access to its enterprise ethernet service Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
17 Sep 2020
Current IT infrastructures not prepared for incoming strain of fourth industrial revolution
With the future of business increasingly driven by smart things, applications and digital services that use data for transformational purposes, CenturyLink is undergoing its own transformation Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
16 Sep 2020
Independent wholesale broadband market could connect 11 million more premises by 2025
Research from Independent Networks Cooperative Association reveals surge in demand from members to provide wholesale broadband services across the UK Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
14 Sep 2020
UK government furthers investment in rural broadband
Quarter of a million rural homes and businesses across England have been given access to more financial help to get super-fast and above broadband speeds up to gigabit Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
10 Sep 2020
Mobile stable as UK full-fibre broadband increases significantly over first half of 2020
Second interim 2020 update to UK comms regulator’s examination of connectivity shows fibre and superfast broadband proliferate since March as millions remain at home to work, learn and be entertained during the pandemic Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
09 Sep 2020
5G roll-out delay could see £18.2bn hit to UK economy
Huawei publishes research showing the huge potential financial cost of removing its 5G products and services from the UK’s next generation Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
08 Sep 2020
Aberla Utilities forges UK fibre partnership with Gabitel Ingenieros
Spanish telecommunications expert digs out deal with Cheshire-based telecoms, energy management, renewables and engineering services to provide fibre communications Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
07 Sep 2020
Adtran eyes IoT scale opportunities and enhances gigabit switch portfolio
As part of a sweep of moves to help service providers grow IoT applications, services and revenue, business connectivity solutions provider announces new gateways and brings carrier-class feature set to gigabit switch portfolio. Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
03 Sep 2020
Enterprise WLAN market takes a tumble
Quarantines and lockdowns due to pandemic are presenting a headwind for the enterprise WLAN market, with falls in first quarter persisting over the next three months of the year Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
02 Sep 2020
Businesses go all in on wireless WAN for post-pandemic recovery
Report reveals extent of wireless WAN use, demand for 5G and how wireless connectivity will play a big part in businesses’ efforts to recover from the economic damage of Covid-19 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
21 Aug 2020
Scottish government reveals broadband voucher scheme to make up project shortfall
Government reveals details of funding for Scottish residents who fall outside reach of its primary broadband project Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
14 Aug 2020
Bayer taps Verizon for global network infrastructure
Pharmaceutical giant chooses Verizon to provide software-defined infrastructure to support its future cloud-based business needs Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
13 Aug 2020
UK government redesigns contact-tracing app and begins new trial phase
No official launch, but app is upgraded to offer alerts based on postcode, QR check-in at venues, symptom checker and test booking in conjunction with the official Test and Trace programme Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
12 Aug 2020
CIOs raise IT budgets as increased remote working drives security concerns
Research finds that as the pandemic forces companies to accept the idea of permanent massed remote working, CIOs are waking up to the threat of increased cyber attacks Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
12 Aug 2020
SD-WAN revealed as key enabler for ‘new normal’ remote workforces
Research from software-defined network and cloud platform provider shows the increased importance of software-defined infrastructure to the new work environment Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
11 Aug 2020
UK government gigabit broadband scheme nears half a million new premises benchmark
UK government celebrates reaching gigabit broadband services deployment milestone as part of its ambitious target over the lifetime of parliament Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
06 Aug 2020
Bandwidth Inc wraps up Ribbon deal to boost home network capacity for AWS
Session border controller software edition deployed on AWS to enable enterprise communications company’s customers to improve home working with no disruptions to network performance Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
05 Aug 2020
Virgin brings gigabit speeds to Glasgow, Leeds and Bradford
Cable provider extends gigabit broadband footprint to more than 12 million homes with coverage in Scotland’s largest urban conurbation and West Yorkshire twin cities Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
05 Aug 2020
Inside Juniper’s radical IT transformation
Western Australia’s aged care provider Juniper embarked on an aggressive strategy to completely transform its IT operations in just two years Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
04 Aug 2020
Tata Communications unveils new secure digital experience
Global digital ecosystem enabler Tata aims to allow businesses to adapt to the realities of enterprise transformation, workforce mobility and consumer experience in the new digital-first environment Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
04 Aug 2020
Liverpool scores win with 5G health and social care project
Quality of Mersey is not strained in mobile health communications solutions, with a further £4.3m for 5G-based health and social care innovation to provide safe, free and accessible connectivity to services including health, social care and education Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
03 Aug 2020
Application monitoring, video games dominate internet traffic in first half of 2020
Increased focus on digital presence during lockdown likely to have prompted companies to invest more in ensuring and measuring application uptime and enhancing customer experience Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
31 Jul 2020
BT takes Covid-19 hit but claims strong first quarter
Comms provider warns of further impact from pandemic in future quarters as a result of insolvency, slower decision-making by larger customers and lower usage across businesses Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
30 Jul 2020
UK households suffer as online problems disrupt work during lockdown
Quadient urges broadband and mobile providers to focus on customer service as UK ranks connectivity as more essential than gas, banking or council services Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
30 Jul 2020
UK rural full-fibre broadband network expanded further
Over three million more homes and businesses in rural areas of the UK given the opportunity to get ultra-reliable, gigabit-ready, full-fibre broadband by mid-2020s Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
29 Jul 2020
£400m full-fibre broadband expansion as Warburg Pincus, DTCP take control of Community Fibre
Expansion of full-fibre network across London will deliver up to 10Gbps of broadband to a million households and businesses Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
28 Jul 2020
US Cellular taps Nokia, Ericsson to build out 5G infrastructure
Scandinavian comms tech suppliers on board to support US’s fourth largest telco’s journey to next-generation services Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
28 Jul 2020
Google Cloud announces Grace Hopper subsea cable
IT giant connects up first new undersea cable of its kind since 2003 to connect UK, US and Spain Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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E-Zine
28 Jul 2020
Meet the CIO connecting IT in the most inhospitable environments
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we discuss the challenges of running global IT in the world of copper mining. We look at how tech suppliers are adapting their products to meet the lockdown demands of working from home. And we exam-ine how zero-trust methods can help secure container tech-nology. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
27 Jul 2020
MainOne West African submarine cable implements Infinera to boost spectrum capacity
Comms tech provider works with global operator to optimise performance on undersea cable serving as West African backbone network for Orange’s international connectivity in Africa Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
24 Jul 2020
Telekom Slovenije introduces 5G
Slovenia’s leading telco unveils the first in a number of phases in its evolution towards next-gen communications Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
24 Jul 2020
Aryaka, Check Point announce global managed security partnership
Cloud-first-managed wide area network provider and threat prevention specialist collaborate to produce integrated security and SD-WAN-as-a-service solution Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
23 Jul 2020
Verizon completes long-haul 800Gbps single-wavelength fibre data session
US comms giant sends 800Gbps across long-distance fibre in preparation for significant increase in amount of data from enterprise and consumer 5G applications Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
22 Jul 2020
Masergy expands SD-WAN portfolio with SASE, added analytics
With the addition of SD-WAN Secure, software-defined network and cloud platform claims to be the sole source of a single, unified SD-WAN solution Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly