Network software
Network software is the enabling technology that makes IT systems work together. Internet protocol (IP) has become the common networking language for global communications, and the move to IPv6 is going to be a big issue for every organisation. We examine the latest trends and technologies, from Ethernet to wireless, and network application such as MPLS and video conferencing.
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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
24 Apr 2025
Nokia seals strategic 5G RAN deal with T-Mobile US
US ‘un-carrier’ deploys enhanced radio access network technology to boost 5G network, expanding footprint, modernising cell sites and enhancing connectivity to additional subscribers across the country Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
27 Feb 2020
Nokia claims end-to-end 4G and 5G New Radio slicing first
Finnish comms tech provider beefs up comms network essential equipment offer with 4G, 5G end-to-end slicing Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
26 Feb 2020
More than half of UK businesses lack confidence to implement 5G
EY study finds 5G investment set to soar among British businesses, but the majority are not confident in their organisations’ ability to deploy 5G Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
26 Feb 2020
Samsung teams with comms tech leaders to set 5G speed benchmark
Samsung, Verizon, Motorola Mobility and Qualcomm deploy carrier aggregation and the latest 5G cell technology to achieve multi-gigabit speeds on a commercial smartphone connected to live 5G network Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
26 Feb 2020
Security fears persist but businesses overwhelmingly see positive impact of 5G
Research reveals that future looks bright for enterprises embracing 5G technology, though with cost of implementation and security issues recognised along with huge potential Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
24 Feb 2020
Qunifi inks Vonage partnership to integrate Microsoft Teams for enterprises
Vonage customers can now access the Microsoft Teams phone-calling feature using their business phone service Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
24 Feb 2020
Commercial, enterprise use cases to drive VR to $24.5bn by 2024
Analyst ABI Research predicts standalone virtual reality applications to be the main driver of substantial growth as the market strikes right balance between price, performance and ease of setup Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
24 Feb 2020
Huawei eyes up optical network opportunities
Global networking comms tech provider Huawei unveils first in end-to-end optical connectivity for ultra-high bandwidth and ultra-low latency in enterprise applications Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
21 Feb 2020
McKinsey: Connectivity evolution to drive global GDP past $2tn
McKinsey Global Institute report on 5G and the connected world predicts huge contribution from advanced communications to global GDP Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
21 Feb 2020
Cloud and 5G to drive SD-WAN adoption in APAC, says Silver Peak
Cloud migration and 5G services will boost the uptake of SD-WAN in a region where some markets are still in the early adopter phase Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
20 Feb 2020
Critical for operators to redefine 5G business models, says Huawei
Undeterred by the cancellation of what would have been a totemic global showcase for its 5G products, Huawei reveals its 5G strategy for 2020 at London forum Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
20 Feb 2020
Vodafone launches new IoT portfolio and 5G tariffs
Body-worn vision camera and surveillance system are the first products to be unveiled in Vodafone’s new internet-of-things range enabled by growing 5G network that now has pay-as-you-go capability Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
20 Feb 2020
Deutsche Telekom claims most successful year ever
Global telco releases end-of-year results showing record revenue and profit growth in all of its operating segments Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
19 Feb 2020
Qualcomm makes major moves in 5G essential equipment
Chip giant Qualcomm introduces third-generation 5G modem-RF system to enhance 5G performance and 5G/4G mobile filter technology Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
18 Feb 2020
Cisco: 5G to support more than 10% of global mobile connections by 2023
Annual internet report suggests that by 2023, there will be 3.6 networked devices or connections per person and nearly 10 devices and connections per household Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
18 Feb 2020
Smart cities, automotive to drive 5G IoT industry to deliver rocketing revenues
Analyst forecasts bonanza for operators as supporting internet of things services becomes essential to securing a return on their 5G investment Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
17 Feb 2020
Nokia launches certification programme to boost enterprise 5G
Comms tech provider claims first-of-its-kind 5G certification programme to train and certify business and technology professionals at communications service providers and enterprises Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
17 Feb 2020
Ericsson goes right for the 5G core in 2020
Swedish comms tech giant predicts substantial growth for 5G in 2020, with particular focus on the fundamental enabling standalone core technology Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
14 Feb 2020
CSPs trail business customers in 5G ambition
Survey claims to show lack of determination driving disconnect between communications service providers and business customers, threatening lucrative business-to-business 5G revenues Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
14 Feb 2020
Nearly three-quarters of C-suite see visibility into network as business driver
C-suite decision-makers say businesses must rethink what is possible to survive and that technology, particularly the network, must be an enabler in the process Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
12 Feb 2020
2019 meaningful revenues elusive, but opportunity knocks from enterprise for 5G
Research from 5G engagements reveal where investment is strongest, the trends that are driving roll-outs and the road ahead for operators, network equipment manufacturers and device makers Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
12 Feb 2020
Nokia and SoftBank claim 5G first for connected cars
Finnish comms giant and Japanese operator reveal trials that they say successfully demonstrate that 5G technology can be safely and efficiently utilised for connected cars Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
11 Feb 2020
CKH IOD eyes up Eseye to meet rising demand for IoT-connected devices
Global provider of IoT connectivity solutions joins forces with CK Hutchison telecom division to expand its global IoT connectivity coverage and meet rising demand for connected devices Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
11 Feb 2020
Nokia denies being told to up 5G game by DT, but wins Orange 5G RAN contract
Finnish comms technology firm Nokia reportedly instructed by Deutsche Telekom to improve products to be considered as Huawei replacement, but lands 5G RAN contract with Orange Slovakia Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
11 Feb 2020
O2 expands enterprise IoT offering with UK LTE-M roll-out
UK telco enhances internet of things offering with Long-Term Evolution, category M1 network, said to be the first of its kind in the country Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
11 Feb 2020
Verizon opens 5G lab and studio in London
Leading US communications provider Verizon opens first 5G-enabled facility outside home market to offer organisations a hub to develop, test and co-create 5G applications, hardware and experiences Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
07 Feb 2020
‘Enormous’ growth prospects for 5G in enterprises
Newly formed research body predicts global 5G enterprise mobile subscriptions will rise from 500,000 to 175 million by 2024 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
06 Feb 2020
Vodafone, Orange tap Amdocs to boost Spanish business offers
Communications and media software and services provider extends its reign in Spain’s telco sector with business enhancement solutions for two leading telcos Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
06 Feb 2020
Telia claims 400GE first with Cisco
Huge rise in users wanting on-demand content prompts internet backbone provider to deploy Cisco 400GE-ready network Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
05 Feb 2020
Vodafone reveals €200m cost, two-year 5G roll-out delay to strip Huawei from core network
True cost of government order mounts up as Vodafone joins BT in taking hit worth hundreds of millions of pounds from requirement to remove Chinese technology from core infrastructure Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
05 Feb 2020
US ban unlikely to dent Huawei’s revenues any time soon, says analyst
Crisis? What crisis? This is one analyst’s view of the potential effect on the bottom line of the infamous US trade ban on Huawei products and services in telecoms networks Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
04 Feb 2020
EE retains top spot for UK mobile network performance
UK mobile survey shows increasing user reliance on connectivity, with network operators needing to act now to ensure strong performance for consumer demands across work use cases Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
04 Feb 2020
No 5G silver bullets on horizon but a third of UK consumers plan to buy 5G handset this year
Research from Amdocs reveals that 5G marketing is working, but consumers still lack knowledge of the broader services it could enable Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
03 Feb 2020
Orange France contracts Nokia and Ericsson for 5G network technology
Leading telco teams with Finish and Swedish comms tech giants as part of its ambition to realise a 5G network in France in 2020 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
31 Jan 2020
Growth again in Q4, but global smartphone market slips back over 2019
It was a tough year, but smartphone big guns fire in fourth quarter of 2019, driven by resurgent Apple’s iPhone 11, and industry set for further spike in 2020 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
30 Jan 2020
5G fixed wireless broadband CPE shipments set to pass two million in 2020
With fibre-to-the-home penetration limited to less than a fifth of total global households, huge opportunity opens up for the whole 5G fixed wireless broadband market, including customer premises equipment Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
29 Jan 2020
EU implements 5G infrastructure restrictions on ‘high-risk’ suppliers
European countries follow UK’s lead and give member states the ability to ban or limit so-called high-risk telecoms equipment suppliers from 5G networks Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
28 Jan 2020
Huawei excluded from UK 5G core but retains place in radio network
Local operators breathe huge sigh of relief as UK government allows potentially high-risk telecoms equipment suppliers continued ability to supply essential technology for 5G radio network Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
24 Jan 2020
Digital transformation shaking confidence in SD-WAN
Cato Networks survey highlights importance of considering not only SD-WAN as an MPLS replacement but also its applicability to the broader needs of the digital business, such as cloud migration, network agility and global reach Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
21 Jan 2020
UK broadband offers poor relative value for money
Importance of fibre push by UK broadband providers clear as research shows data speeds available to UK households have not significantly changed while prices have risen steadily Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
21 Jan 2020
CityFibre acquires FibreNation in £200m deal
Strategic acquisition sees growing UK fibre provider’s roll-out plans almost double in size, with TalkTalk joining network with long-term commitments for residential and business customers Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
21 Jan 2020
SK Telecom claims standalone 5G data session is world’s first
South Korean telco proclaims 5G breakthrough that makes it set to be first to provide standalone 5G services in the first half of this year Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
20 Jan 2020
Ericsson to ramp European 5G with new R&D site in France
New facility will provide access to a competence pool and foster industry and academic collaborations on 5G, says company Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
17 Jan 2020
CenturyLink lands $1.6bn network services contract from US Dept of Interior
US operator engaged to help US agency achieve its mission to conserve and manage natural resources and cultural heritage Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
17 Jan 2020
Huawei unveils mobile development programme for UK and Irish business
Leading comms tech and service provider Huawei reveals strategy to support UK and Irish businesses with mobile services development offering Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
16 Jan 2020
Ericsson launches eSIM
Swedish comms tech giant aims to drive communication service providers’ top line and improve consumer experience Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
16 Jan 2020
UK ranks 13th in Cisco digital readiness index
Networking giant reveals benchmark holistically assessing countries’ digital readiness across seven key criteria, including technology adoption and technology infrastructure, and finds UK somewhat wanting Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
15 Jan 2020
Cerence, LG drive into AI-powered connected car platform
Artificial intelligence will enhance in-car experiences through voice commands to allow drivers and passengers to have far more control over car functions Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
14 Jan 2020
Vodafone extends UK 5G reach and introduces 5G roaming to Ireland
Leading UK mobile operator claims 5G tech first and broadens 5G reach across UK and into the Republic of Ireland Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
14 Jan 2020
Extreme Networks claims Wi-Fi 6 a game changer for US sports stadiums
Cloud-driven networking technology and services company rolls out Wi-Fi 6 technology for Tennessee Titans, Houston Dynamo and Dash, Leeds Beckett University and West Texas A&M Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
14 Jan 2020
EE scoops top rating in UK mobile connectivity assessment
BT subsidiary wins top spot in UK mobile quality benchmark survey for sixth time running Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
14 Jan 2020
MLL Telecom appoints new CEO
Shaun Ledgerwood succeeds Gary Marven as chief executive as network services provider seeks to maintain momentum as a technology supplier to public and private sector organisations Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
13 Jan 2020
Samsung boosts US 5G expansion with TeleWorld acquisition
South Korean giant buys US network services provider in the latest initiative designed to advance its 5G network development Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
10 Jan 2020
Portsmouth City Council taps MLL Telecom for future network
Initiative designed to offer schools, residents and businesses a fibre framework that will support existing and future digital services Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
10 Jan 2020
Queen’s University Belfast and Rakuten Mobile set up edge computing hub
Aiming to boost its plans to make truly autonomous networks a reality, Japanese operator Rakuten opens a new lab in collaboration with Queen’s University Belfast to develop edge computing hub Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
09 Jan 2020
5G roll-out no guarantee of smartphone upgrade bonanza
5G’s network success more or less guaranteed, but same can’t be said for 5G smartphones in short term as study finds only 30-40% of those in major markets such as the US, Europe and Australia likely to result in upgrade, while over 50% likely to do so in China Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
09 Jan 2020
KCOM makes £100m full-fibre investment
Operator for UK’s first full-fibre city looks to spread full-fibre reach to surrounding areas with network that is said to have produced estimated cumulative economic impact of more than £469m Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
08 Jan 2020
Extreme Networks simplifies retail cloud networks
New turnkey network solutions give retail chains and franchises ability to automate set-up and management of network connectivity with large scale Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
08 Jan 2020
Poor UK internet connectivity and technology cited as hampering SME productivity
Study suggests small businesses could be losing out on two and a half working weeks a year from employees because of unreliable internet connections and technology issues Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
07 Jan 2020
Telco revs set to increase, but suppliers face critical challenges in 2020
Potential good times set to roll for telecoms industry in 2020, with SD-WAN first deployments of 5G, but NB-IoT needs to gain traction to stay relevant, says research Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
07 Jan 2020
Klaxoon claims mobile workspace first as multi-team projects become the norm
As new working methods and increased remote working make effective meetings more challenging, Klaxoon offers a new collaboration system Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
06 Jan 2020
More than 30 million smart street lights by 2023, predicts study
Glowing future for global connected industry over the next three years as adoption of LPWA technologies such as NB-IoT and LoRa grows quickly Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
06 Jan 2020
OTT challenge to see mobile operators lose voice over next five years
Harsh times predicted for voice services over the next five years as revenues are expected to nearly halve, but operators stand to be partially offset by nascent 5G-based offers Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Feature
03 Jan 2020
The new reality of 5G
5G’s development has been driven by a variety of use cases leading to a multi-service capability – a network of networks. But what is the reality of this, and how is it expected to change as we move forward? Continue Reading
By- Tim Wright, Institute of Telecommunications Professionals
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Feature
02 Jan 2020
Ericsson reveals plans for 5G, IoT – and self-driving buses
World’s third biggest maker of telecommunication equipment reveals its plans for new technologies including 5G, the internet of things and automation Continue Reading
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02 Jan 2020
Luxoft drives into Microsoft connected vehicle platform ecosystem
Digital strategy and software engineering firm joins the Microsoft Connected Vehicle Platform as it aims to enable personalised connected customer experiences for automotive companies Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
31 Dec 2019
Huawei gets India green light as it reports strong sales growth for 2019
Comms technology giant finishes challenging 2019 with solid commercial performance and permission to supply 5G technology in one of the world’s largest internet markets Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
31 Dec 2019
Top 10 networking stories of 2019
Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 networking stories of 2019 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
30 Dec 2019
Top 10 telecoms stories of 2019
2019 has been the year of 5G through the major economies of the world, with major markets launching next-generation networks that are set to flourish in 2020 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
24 Dec 2019
Ericsson gains 5G spur with $150m extended credit facility
Swedish tech giant gets loans extension to support research and development of 5G technology in 2020-2022 Continue Reading
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News
23 Dec 2019
Ericsson gets into gear with Microsoft for next generation of connected cars
Integration of Ericsson’s Connected Vehicle Cloud and Microsoft’s Connected Vehicle Platform could accelerate delivery of new connected car services worldwide Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
23 Dec 2019
Motherhood is the necessity of invention, says Mellanox channel boss
Mellanox vice-president Yael Asseraf Shenhav talks about how her employer has enabled her to thrive in a male-dominated industry and sheds light on how we can all better manage our time Continue Reading
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20 Dec 2019
2020 set to usher in age of 5G always-on portable computing
Analyst identifies key 5G trends that will bear fruit in new year and pours cold water on one hyped technology that it thinks won’t make it Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
20 Dec 2019
Top 10 broadband stories of 2019
Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 broadband stories of 2019 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
19 Dec 2019
Comms-platform-as-a-service revenues outpace unified-comms-as-a-service
Communications-platform-as-a-service uptake is benefiting from its ability to quickly add new functionality, the ease with which it can be customised and the flexibility of its pay-as-you-go service model Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
19 Dec 2019
APAC region to drive global enterprise VR adoption through to 2030
Analyst predicts that the enterprise virtual reality sector will take off over the next decade, boosted by direct government investment in the APAC region Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
18 Dec 2019
EE switches on 5G in six more UK locations
Operator broadens UK’s largest 5G network with six additional locations and announces aggressive plans for 2020 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
18 Dec 2019
Ericsson claims 5G voice and evolved packet core milestones with MediaTek and Telstra
Swedish comms tech giant reveals projects that could create new 5G services for consumers and enterprise customers with emerging technologies, and the successful completion of 5G standalone voice Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
18 Dec 2019
Euro telcos eye up cloud market
With the increasing need for global cloud giants to address security, localisation and regulatory compliance, Europe’s telcos eye up datacentre and hosted services as potential growth areas Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Opinion
16 Dec 2019
Can Europe legally share data with the US? A court far away is about to decide
The European Court of Justice will deliver an opinion on whether Europe can legally continue to send private data about European citizens to the US Continue Reading
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16 Dec 2019
Nokia inks TIM Brazil IoT contract and supplies Deutsche Bahn 5G automated rail operation
Finnish tech provider gains Wings in the IoT arena with Brazilian telco TIM, as well as providing 5G-based network for automated rail operations in Germany Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
12 Dec 2019
Cisco unveils plans for internet of the future
Online technology giant Cisco introduces platform for the internet of the future based on $5bn of investment in areas covering silicon, optics and software, bringing the ability to support massively scaled enterprise networks and 5G networks Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
12 Dec 2019
Silver Peak claims cloud-scale SD-WAN innovation with enhanced core platform
SD-WAN tech provider enhances Unity EdgeConnect platform to respond to the evolving requirements of cloud-first enterprises looking to scale, automate and extend SD-WAN deployments across multiple fabrics Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
11 Dec 2019
Tech consortium claims London boroughs lack 5G readiness
London’s local authorities lack strategy or budget to make next-gen networks a reality, according to Tech London Advocates Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
11 Dec 2019
IoT to be supplanted by internet of senses by 2030
Ericsson research reveals consumers expect AI, VR and AR-enabled connected technology to interact with the senses of sight, sound, taste, smell and touch by 2030 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
09 Dec 2019
Telefónica set to announce second core tech supplier as it takes broadcasting to the Edge
Spanish incumbent telco announces plans to add another supplier to join Huawei on its official supplier list for 5G-enabling technologies Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
05 Dec 2019
Mettis Aerospace completes world’s first phase-one Wi-Fi 6 4.0 trials
Next-gen Wi-Fi is successfully put through its paces streaming critical engineering information in “hostile” engineering environment Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
05 Dec 2019
Huawei mounts legal challenge to US subsidy programme ban
Chinese tech giant fights back against FCC ban on carriers in the rural US from using the Universal Service Fund to buy its equipment and designation as threat to US national security Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
04 Dec 2019
5G to reshape global telecoms sector in 2020
Study says next-gen technologies and the pressures of digital transformation are likely to continue to reshape what it means to be a telecoms operator next year Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
02 Dec 2019
DCC UK second-gen smart meter network passes three million mark
Provider says more than 500 million encrypted messages to and from smart meters have been carried by its secure network in 2019 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
02 Dec 2019
OPPO joins Ericsson 5G spectrum sharing project
Chinese smartphone manufacturer deploys Ericsson dynamic spectrum-sharing technology in data call on Telstra and Swisscom 5G networks Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
26 Nov 2019
Verizon, Qualcomm and Ericsson demo dynamic spectrum sharing in US
US comms giant Verizon teams with Qualcomm Technologies and Ericsson to use dynamic spectrum sharing technology to extend reach and hasten development of 5G Ultra Wideband network 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
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
FCC opts for public C-band auction
US telecoms regulator disappoints satellite consortium with decision to go to public, not private, auction of spectrum in the 3.7-4.2 GHz band to develop 5G Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Blog Post
19 Nov 2019
Tanium Converge 2019: keynote notes, quotes & anecdotes
The Computer Weekly Developer Network team found itself 'down south' in Nashville, Tennessee this week for Tanium CONVERGE 2019. Now in its fourth year, the event has gained some critical mass and ... Continue Reading
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News
19 Nov 2019
Aryaka aims to disrupt traditional SD-WAN and legacy service provider models
SD-WAN provider Aryaka claims to have unyoked enterprises from what it calls carriers’ burdens and ‘rigid, limited’ offerings with new regional WAN models 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