Networking and communication

AR/VR headset market reaching ‘critical tipping point’

Research finds marked uptick in immersive technologies market with 18.1% year-on-year growth fuelled by immersive and versatile experiences, with future growth anticipated to be driven by mixed and extended reality Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

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

Inca warns of ‘unjustified’ Openreach prominence in comms review

Trade association for UK’s independent broadband providers urges regulator to ensure forthcoming legislation secures the future of infrastructure investment, fosters regulatory consistency and promotes a fair and competitive landscape Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

University of Oulu shows machine vision can replace expert presence

Leading Finnish university and tech hub reveals advances in immersive augmented reality technologies to support remote work and operations and address unique challenges and skill shortages of northern regions Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Brazil’s defence, public safety agencies unify comms with federal network

Comms service to integrate existing land mobile radio networks with broadband technology to strengthen collaboration for national security in key Latin America territory Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Rebuilding Social Resilience in the On-line World

Internet access has plateaued since the surge during covid . Digital inclusion programmes need to be complimented by people contact to coax the most vulnerable on-line and/or enable neighbours and ... Continue Reading

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• Philip Virgo, Winsafe Ltd

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

Nokia, Telstra team for network API development

Comms tech provider partners with Australia’s leading telco to give developers access to network APIs to create enterprise applications, including managing network traffic during large events and prioritising connectivity for critical services Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

New era of connectivity required to unlock power of AI

Leading comms tech provider’s report reveals how outdated connectivity is restricting businesses’ ability to capitalise on emerging technologies such as AI Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

EVS: Gothenburg Wireless Charging project expands with new station

Smart city ecosystem in Sweden’s second city gains extra juice and mileage with boost to inductive wireless charging technology for commercial fleets and autonomous vehicle systems Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Cellular IoT module revenues show double-digit growth over 2024

Research shows internet of things is continuously evolving and expanding into new domains, and that by the end of 2024, approximately 4.3 billion devices were connected to wide area networks based on cellular or LPWA technologies Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Long-range drones to fly across UK’s critical national infrastructure

UK’s air transport regulator gives green light for BVLOS drones in non-segregated airspace to fly over the country’s critical national infrastructure to improve safety, security and efficiency Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

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

Nokia private wireless flies at Leonardo as Elisa extends for 5G advanced

Comms tech provider works with global aerospace and defence firm to deliver integrated mission-critical services over private wireless networks for public safety and critical infrastructure, and wins long-term extension with key telco 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

The benefits and challenges of AI in network monitoring

Using AI to track network activity streamlines management and predictive maintenance. But questions about data output integrity, security risks and integration complexities remain. Continue Reading

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• Amy Larsen DeCarlo, GlobalData

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

European telcos team to gain edge, AI factories

Orange, Fastweb, Swisscom, Telefónica and Telenor announce partnership with AI technology leader to build infrastructure to support generative and agentic AI services for regional enterprises Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

VodafoneThree begins operation with 5G SA, broadband push

UK’s largest communications company comes to life backed by £11bn infrastructure investment with push on 5G Standalone networks and partnerships with full-fibre fixed broadband providers Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Cisco Live 2025: The digital workplace gets closer to ‘distance zero’

Research reveals disconnects between employer expectations and employee preferences around return-to-office policies in the new world of hybrid working, but also finds acceptance and uptake of cutting-edge collaboration tools Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

NHS IT the big winner in Reeves’ Spending Review

The chancellor of the exchequer has significantly upped spending on digital and technology initiatives in the current Spending Review period, with the NHS receiving a 50% tech funding increase Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Government using national security as ‘smokescreen’ in Apple encryption row

Senior conservative MP David Davis says the Home Office should disclose how many secret orders it has issued against telecoms and internet companies to Parliament Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

Cisco Live 2025: The network critical for the future of the AI era

Network giant unveils simplification of network operations, delivers exponential performance with next-generation devices and fuses security into the network 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

Nokia takes the helm of Proactif to deliver ‘state-of-the-art’ UxV platforms

Comms tech provider selected to lead major project backed by initiative aiming to redefine how Europe uses robotics and unmanned vehicle technologies to manage emergencies and critical infrastructure Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Are we normalising surveillance in schools?

Children and teenagers are subjected to a vast array of surveillance technologies in schools. These are intended to keep them safe, but are we normalising surveillance for young people? Continue Reading

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• Peter Ray Allison

Orange, Eutelsat expand LEO satellite partnership

Multi-year agreement enhances access to the benefits of low Earth orbit satellite communications to telco’s enterprise and government customers, and supports mobile backhaul to meet global demand Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

CSC, Surf and Nokia achieve 1.2 Tbps data transfer in supercomputer trial

Trial designed to help research networks prep for high-performance computing clusters and AI factories handling high-intensity workloads, confirming feasibility of multi-domain, high-capacity data transfers across multiple domains Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

‘Severe’ network outages costing $160bn globally

Research reveals costly impact of outages and spotlights a critical turning point in enterprise network architecture changing how IT leaders think about the network, such as what it is, what it enables and how it protects organisations Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Verizon Business opens availability for V2X connected-driving platform

Integrated mobile network vehicle-to-everything communication platform allows connected vehicles to talk to each other, road users and infrastructure Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Real AI use cases emerge for SDVs but readiness gaps persist

Research finds nearly two-thirds of global automakers believe artificial intelligence use cases – such as predictive maintenance, over-the-air optimisation and personalisation – will drive software-defined vehicle adoption Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Istres deploys private 5G network to bolster smart city safety

Southern French city establishes dedicated mobile infrastructure to improve coordination and emergency rapid response capabilities, and support fixed and mobile video surveillance and encrypted communications Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

What is VR locomotion (virtual reality locomotion)?

VR locomotion refers to the techniques and technologies that allow users to move within a virtual reality (VR) environment. Continue Reading

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• Katie Terrell Hanna
• Ivy Wigmore

Legends ASM taps Boldyn to enhance fans’ entertainment experience

Leading UK neutral host provider boosts connectivity at first direct bank arena, laying groundwork for all UK mobile operators to provide uninterrupted, high-speed 5G coverage at the venue Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Greenerwave opens hub to offer French revolution in space comms

Deep-tech startup specialising in the control of electromagnetic waves announces the opening of offices in Toulouse to accelerate its growth in space-based comms and to offer technology addressing major industrial challenges Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

What is VMware NSX? Definition, features and use cases

VMware NSX is a network virtualization feature that allows VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) subscribers to replicate their entire network infrastructure with software. Continue Reading

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• Rahul Awati
• Ben Lutkevich, Site Editor

CityFibre doubles broadband speed with 5.5Gbps wholesale offer

Independent UK broadband provider reveals new symmetrical wholesale product, twice as fast as its fastest currently available service, enabled by 10Gbps XGS-PON upgrade Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

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

What is signal-to-noise ratio and how is it measured?

A signal-to-noise ratio compares the strength of a desired signal with any undesired signals created by background noise. Continue Reading

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• Rahul Awati
• Robert Sheldon
• John Burke, Nemertes Research

South Korea grants regulatory licence for LEO services

Regulatory approval seen as representing a major inflection point for low Earth orbit services in key region, reflecting forward-looking commitment to next-gen connectivity and innovation Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

CEO change for AccelerComm as it closes $15m funding round

Comms provider gains significant cash injection to develop and accelerate deployments that enable direct-to-device comms between phone handsets and space-based satellite networks Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Vodafone, Three UK complete UK merger

Mobile operators’ consolidation saga ends, with plans to invest £11bn over next 10 years to create advanced 5G network Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Major shift predicted for IoT connection strategies

Arrival of SGP.32 eSIM standard, as well as regulations and evolving industry dynamics, seen as transforming the market for cellular-based IoT connectivity, including emergence of orchestrator role Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Agentic AI set to handle 68% of customer service interactions by 2028

Research reveals that advanced artificial intelligence will drive more personalised, proactive and predictive support to transform customer experience delivery Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Roig Arena to open with 6GHz Wi-Fi network and advanced analytics

State-of-the-art sports and events arena set to open in Valencia in September 2025 reveals connectivity set up to guarantee expected fan experience with high-speed connectivity plus optimised venue operations Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

NTT IOWN all-photonics ‘saves Princess Miku’ from dragon

Data infrastructure, networks and new-age computing platform company NTT (not its official definition, but one we feel is validated and the organisation itself would not be unhappy with) has ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

T-Mobile for Business ups 5G fixed wireless access offer

5G enterprise cloud WAN provider teams with operator to deliver high-performance FWA connectivity for business customers throughout the US Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Nokia unveils Wi-Fi 7 gateways as high-end router market sees growth

As high-end segment of the router market is dominated by four firms and eases back into profit, leading comms tech provider introduces entry-level and mid-tier devices that can deliver speeds over three times faster than Wi-Fi 6 devices Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Wildix rolls out embedded agentic AI for UCaaS

UCaaS provider offers real-time, codeless automation with shared memory, native privacy controls and ‘proven’ return on investment, live across more than 1,000 environments Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Value of mobile device trade-ins up 40% in US

Analysis for first quarter of 2025 sees value of turned-in mobile handsets reach $1.24bn, with trend towards newer models even as average device age rises Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Zero-trust is redefining cyber security in 2025

The future of zero-trust is about embedding resilience into every facet of an organisation. To achieve this, SRM leaders must reimagine their strategies to address emerging challenges and prioritise key areas. Continue Reading

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• Dale Koeppen, Gartner

Nokia accelerates multi-Gig PON fibre broadband services

Line card product optimised for cost-effective mass market 25G PON, while co-existence network element enables ability to run single fibre 10G, 25G and 50G services Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Sweden claims world’s first 6G, edge-connected vehicle test facility

Independent test environment unveils first 6G, edge-computing facility to test the limits of traffic and vehicle communications with near-perfect connected vehicle system reliability Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

HPE Aruba Networking expands distributed services switch platform

Leading network tech and services provider extends offer with distributed services switches, and expanded wired and wireless portfolio, to meet increasing AI and high-performance computing demands Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

UK government upgrades over 50 existing mobile masts across nations

UK government claims mobile signal boost across UK countryside covering area larger than 66,000 football pitches, with masts across England, Scotland and Wales, including natural parks such as Snowdonia and Lake District Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

IoT basics: A guide for beginners

Explore the benefits and challenges of IoT, as well as its consumer, business and industrial applications. Learn how it works, related concepts, history and more in this primer. Continue Reading

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• Ben Lutkevich, Site Editor

Jersey Telecom goes live with 5G Standalone network

Full-service telecommunications company switches on first sites of its 5G Standalone network, built in partnership with Ericsson Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Security vs. usability: Why rogue corporate comms are still an issue

A leak of information on American military operations caused a major political incident in March 2025. The Security Think Tank considers what can CISOs can learn from this potentially fatal error. Continue Reading

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• Elliott Wilkes, ACDS

What is GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications)?

GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) is a digital mobile communication standard applied widely in Europe and other parts of the world. Continue Reading

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• Rahul Awati
• Solomon Ndungu
• Erica Mixon

Satellite connectivity service keeps airports online

Air transport industry’s IT provider launches space-based comms system to deliver ‘reliable, secure communication’ in more than 130 countries, even during blackouts and emergencies Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Norway’s autonomous bus moves into the fast lane

In a small but ambitious project in Stavanger, Norway, autonomous buses are proving they might one day solve a critical problem: the chronic shortage of bus drivers Continue Reading

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• Pat Brans

Immersive content to stretch wireless networks to breaking point

Research finds video accounts for 69% of all internet data traffic, far surpassing social media and gaming, and that by 2031, limitations of current networks are already apparent Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

CTO and ESA cooperate to launch European space-based 5G connectivity

Forward-looking agreement signed to test 5G mmWave telecoms infrastructure in low Earth orbit, paving the way for hybrid, universal and autonomous connectivity Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

UK eVisa: Ethical or harmful?

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we examine the criticism being levelled at government proposals to use electronic visa data and biometrics to surveil migrants living in the UK. We also hear from a noted cyber pro about why he thinks the Computer Misuse Act is ripe for reform. And we find out everything there is to know about retrieval augmented generation architectures and how they can be used to infuse generative artificial intelligence (AI) into a business context. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

AI and networking: the two sides of the future infrastructures coin

Industry experts discuss how artificial intelligence is being used to support network management - and the growing requirements on networks to support AI. Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Gartner: VMware users face multi-hypervisor future

With two-thirds of organisations reportedly negative about Broadcom’s VMware licensing changes, Gartner analyst Michael Warrilow advises IT leaders of multi-year migrations and an inevitable shift towards multiple hypervisors Continue Reading

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• Stephen Withers

Three UK doubles Glasgow mobile speeds in UK-first Open RAN trial

UK mobile operator claims successful completion of landmark trial of open radio access network in the UK’s first deployment of the technology in a dense urban environment, with 4G and 5G speeds doubled at peak times Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Enterprise to the fore as Zoom claims strong Q1

First quarter of 2026 financial year sees AI-first work platform provider break $1bn revenue barrier, with especially strong rise in enterprise business and AI Companion usage, up nearly 40% Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

What is deepfake technology?

Deepfake technology is a type of artificial intelligence used to create convincing fake images, videos and audio recordings. Continue Reading

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• Kinza Yasar, Technical Writer
• Nick Barney, Technology Writer
• Ivy Wigmore

Virgin Media O2 Business offers Microsoft Teams Phone Mobile

UK operator’s business division looks to offer companies seamless, secure collaboration to support flexible working and gain enhanced productivity Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

BT returns to capital spending for full-fibre expansion

UK’s leading communications group lifts investment in order to beat previous build target and connect customers faster as part of mass transformation of UK’s Digital Infrastructure Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

European Wi-Fi firms make their call for 6GHz spectrum

Trade body for Wi-Fi community calls on European Commission to grant access to coveted wireless spectrum band to ensure digital society objectives and support Europe’s Digital Decade Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

What is the OSI model? The 7 layers of OSI explained

The OSI model (Open Systems Interconnection model) is a multilayered reference model that shows how computer systems and applications communicate over a network. Continue Reading

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• Rahul Awati
• Andrew Froehlich, West Gate Networks
• Linda Rosencrance

Google gets in gear with Volvo to drive connected vehicle AI

Swedish car giant and IT behemoth expand partnership with integration of Gemini artificial intelligence to accelerate automotive innovation Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Agentic AI to drive heavy infrastructure demands

As organisations begin to explore agentic AI, Dell’s Soo Mei May warns that scaling these intelligent systems will have higher compute, memory, storage and networking requirements, far exceeding those for generative AI Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

What is short message service center (SMSC)?

The short message service center (SMSC) is the portion of a mobile phone network that handles text message operations. Continue Reading

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• Mary E. Shacklett, Transworld Data
• Gavin Wright

Nokia trials 5G during Norway military exercise, gains award for private wireless

Global comms tech provider reveals its part in test of 5G technology in a defence scenario during a Norwegian military exercise and scoops top rating for private 5G by leading analyst Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Extreme Networks ups networking AI ante with Platform One

Leading cloud networking provider announces limited availability of next-gen networking platform attributed with reducing manual tasks by up to 90% Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

DigiCert and Panasonic team to accelerate adoption of Matter smart home devices

Partnership between industrial arm of technology giant and digital trust security firm aims to embed security into the DNA of metering devices during manufacturing for ‘swift’ and ‘seamless’ certification Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Qualcomm boosts UAE presence with AI, IoT, Edge development

AI-first platform provider bolsters UAE activity in collaboration with leading operator for AI at the edge, and expands global engineering centres to Abu Dhabi to spearhead technological innovation in AI, datacentres and industrial IoT Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Tackling the UK’s cyber threats

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we report from the National Cyber Security Centre’s annual update on the state of UK security and examine the emerging threats. The chief data officer of Standard Chartered bank discusses preparing for artificial intelligence. We also look at the networking implications of GPU-based AI datacentres. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Connectivity kicks in for Sunderland at the Stadium of Light

Sunderland AFC enhances high-demand density connectivity coverage, capacity and performance across stadium involving leading operator, shared network infrastructure provider, UK government and local city council Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

How AIOps enables next-generation networking

As networks grow more complex, management becomes more difficult. AIOps can help network administrators transition to and manage next-generation networks. Continue Reading

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• Kerry Doyle

Gartner: Considerations when using GPUs in the datacentre

Deploying artificial intelligence workloads that use graphics processing units in datacentres requires specific network hardware and optimisations Continue Reading

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• Andrew Lerner

5GAA claims first-ever satellite, 5G-V2X direct vehicle connectivity

Leading car manufacturers demonstrate what is said to be a world-first for emergency messaging and hazard warnings showing the ability for vehicles to connect over non-terrestrial networks, complementing terrestrial 4G and 5G Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

ITS claims UK first for 50G-PON business trial

What is described as ‘pioneering’ test with Lancashire-based technology group said to have shown early demand for next-generation fibre speeds through passive optical network Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

BT to bring gigabit broadband to hard-to-reach Swansea Bay areas

UK’s leading comms provider inks £10m contract to deliver full-fibre to nearly 1,800 sites across the south coast of Wales, bridging connectivity gaps in Pembrokeshire, Swansea, Neath Port Talbot and Carmarthenshire Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Com4 selects Nokia 5G standalone core to power global IoT

Norwegian managed internet of things connectivity provider installs 5G Standalone Core to power global IoT services with a flexible architecture to enable company to meet demand for connected devices Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

GSMA calls for governments to prioritise affordable mobile spectrum

Global Spectrum Pricing Report from mobile trade association finds spectrum costs have risen sharply, increasing the cost burden on operators and constraining critical network investment Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

What is shielded twisted pair (STP) and how does it work?

Shielded twisted pair (STP) is a kind of cable made up of smaller wires where each small pair of wires is twisted together and has an outer coating to electrically shield it. Continue Reading

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• Gavin Wright
• Katie Terrell Hanna

Lancashire Police extends use of Pronto tech for faster, more effective response

Northwest of England force unveils next-gen approach to policing with voice-activated systems in vehicles and livestream body cameras that give the control room real-time visibility of incidents Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Myriota and ETSI team to boost NTN IoT satellite comms standardisation

Global IoT-optimised satellite connectivity provider becomes associate member of leading communications standards body to boost delivery to mobile devices Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

London Fire Brigade improves emergency response network

UK’s largest fire service turns to advanced comms tech – including real-time data analytics and social media integration – to make it easier and quicker for the public to contact it and improve its response to emergencies across UK capital Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Fibre, 5G continue to expand global footprint

Core ‘future-proof’ communications technologies are steadily expanding their reach as wireless applications gain ground in key territories Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Openreach connects first customers under Project Gigabit partnership

UK’s leading broadband provider reveals initial customers in hardest-to-reach communities gaining gigabit access as part of partnership with government’s £5bn deployment scheme Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

What is ping and how does it work?

Ping (Packet Internet Groper) is a basic internet program that enables a user to test and verify if a particular destination Internet Protocol (IP) address is reachable and can respond to network requests. Continue Reading

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• Rahul Awati
• Andrew Zola

Surrey Search & Rescue taps Ericsson and UK Connect for critical connectivity

Advanced connectivity solution that includes vehicle router and ruggedised devices deployed under SARNET initiative helps search and rescue teams respond faster, improving survival outcomes Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

KDDI, DriveNets team to accelerate open network architecture

Strategic partner to see leading carrier and software-based network services provider promote openness, disaggregation and innovation from the core network to the edge and aggregation layers Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

O2 upgrades Wembley Stadium connectivity

Upgrade around major UK sporting arena to see fans gaining access to dedicated distributed antenna system-based 5G standalone network inside the stadium, in addition to small cells and upgraded masts in surrounding area Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly