Networking and communication
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News
24 Jul 2024
Vodafone Spain, MasOrange agree terms to create joint venture
Leading Spanish fixed operators propose deal to create joint venture to deliver ‘highly efficient’ fibre infrastructure for broadband customers Continue Reading
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News
24 Jul 2024
The data, networking and GenAI driving The Open golf championship
Computer Weekly goes behind the scenes at the 152nd Open golf tournament to find out how private 5G, data visualisation and deep learning tools are enhancing the ancient traditions of the sport Continue Reading
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News
08 Jul 2022
Vodafone, Virgin Media O2 commit to mobile access across London Underground
Global communications infrastructure provider announces that all four major mobile networks have now committed to high-speed 4G and 5G-ready mobile connectivity across the Tube network Continue Reading
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Tip
08 Jul 2022
BGP vs. EIGRP: What's the difference?
BGP is an exterior gateway protocol optimized for routing between large networks. EIGRP is an interior gateway protocol that is well suited for routing within smaller networks. Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Jul 2022
Olympique de Marseille scores with Orange 5G
Robust communications in football stadiums is key to delivering optimal fan experiences and leading French team Olympique de Marseille has achieved connectivity in consumer and enterprise 5G Continue Reading
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News
08 Jul 2022
Effect Photonics, Rural Dorset roll out fixed wireless 5G access to rural UK
Fixed wireless access gains boost across hard-to-reach areas in rural Wales and Dorset, making 5G services available to homes in island of Anglesey Continue Reading
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News
07 Jul 2022
5G-Advanced to hit stride from 2025
Next gen of current next-gen mobile targeted to flourish from 2025-2030, helping 5G commercialisation, long-term development of AI, machine learning and network energy savings for a fully automated network Continue Reading
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News
07 Jul 2022
Netskope focuses on network transformation with ‘elite’ advisory group
Network technologies provider announces formation of Network Visionaries group featuring former AWS, Crowdstrike execs to offer cloud, hyperscale, security and networking expertise Continue Reading
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News
06 Jul 2022
Extreme E, Vodafone Business deploy LPWAN to help tackle wildfires in Sardinia
Cloud-based IoT technology can operate in remote environments where the impacts of climate change have become the hardest to monitor Continue Reading
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Tip
06 Jul 2022
A guide to distributed network architectures
Distributed network architectures have become popular because of their adaptability, reliability and scalability. But every new technology also has its challenges. Continue Reading
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News
06 Jul 2022
Weston-super-Mare projected to enjoy £144m economic boost from full-fibre roll-out
CityFibre releases research showing positive economic impacts of gigabit broadband roll-out to famous seaside resort Continue Reading
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News
06 Jul 2022
Virgin Media O2 Business switches on 5G-connected hospital
Business division of UK cable provider announces switch-on of what it calls UK’s first 5G-connected hospital Continue Reading
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Feature
05 Jul 2022
Customers discuss the potential of WWAN use cases
Wireless WAN offers high network speeds and enables remote connectivity at lower costs. Find out how cellular- and broadband-enabled WWAN helps organizations meet business goals. Continue Reading
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Tip
05 Jul 2022
The role of name resolution in networking
Name resolution is essential in converting hostnames and IP addresses for network communications. Here's how the process resolves hostnames, queries servers and finds IP addresses. Continue Reading
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News
05 Jul 2022
Cato Networks opens Copenhagen point of presence
Cato opens PoP in Danish capital to bolster resiliency and extend converged security and networking capabilities across Nordic region Continue Reading
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News
05 Jul 2022
Juniper Networks looks to drive sustainable business with Cloud Metro
AI-driven networks provider claims industry first, with automation-driven metro networking service to deliver highest independently rated power efficiency, TCO reduction and industry-leading performance Continue Reading
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Feature
05 Jul 2022
How IoT and digital twins could help CIOs meet ESG pledges
Many local authorities have set ambitious net-zero targets. Can IoT technology, allied to digital twinning, help CIOs hit them? Continue Reading
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News
04 Jul 2022
MPs call for ban on Chinese surveillance camera technology
Nearly 70 MPs have called on the government to ban Chinese camera technology that is widely used by UK government agencies despite links to human rights abuses in China Continue Reading
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News
04 Jul 2022
UK altnets accelerate as fibre forges path to be fixed broadband standard
Research shows how direct fibre connections are lighting up the world of broadband, rapidly deposing copper-based legacy DSL networks Continue Reading
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News
01 Jul 2022
Telstra taps Ericsson, Ciena to quadruple optical network service capacity
Leading Australian operator forges partnership with leading comms tech providers to make enhancements to next-generation optical network to increase the service capacity of optical network to 400 Gbps Ethernet Continue Reading
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News
01 Jul 2022
UK rural primary schools to receive huge broadband upgrade
Government announces up to 3,000 primary schools across rural England will get gigabit broadband as part of £82m investment designed to encourage roll-out of better broadband Continue Reading
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News
01 Jul 2022
Enterprise Wi-Fi 6E access points to more than treble by 2024
Wi-Fi 6E market set to flourish in next two years thanks to innovation and prospect of greatly improved throughput and latency rates Continue Reading
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News
01 Jul 2022
Why is it so hard to fix the chip crisis?
Through subsidies and grants, the EU and the UK are focused on building out local chip manufacturing to alleviate semiconductor shortages Continue Reading
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Guide
01 Jul 2022
Essential Guide: State of 5G in APAC
In this Essential Guide, we examine the state of 5G rollouts in Asia-Pacific, how organisations are leveraging 5G and what is being done by telcos to address enterprise use cases of 5G Continue Reading
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News
30 Jun 2022
WBA sets out how Wi-Fi 6/6E enables Industry 4.0
Report highlights next-gen wireless use cases, including detailed autonomous mobile robots, automatic guided vehicles, augmented and virtual reality, and posts IIoT deployment guidelines Continue Reading
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News
30 Jun 2022
5G investment could deliver £7bn a year to UK economy
Benefits of next-gen networks are clear, but research warns that more needs to be done to ensure the UK doesn’t miss out on the full economic benefits of 5G technology Continue Reading
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News
30 Jun 2022
BT unveils connectivity solution to accelerate digital transformation
Connected Cloud Edge combines telco’s networking and cyber security expertise with infrastructure from Equinix to accelerate customers’ digital transformation Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Jun 2022
Legislation and certification of XR applications: challenges to adoption and diffusion
Virtual and augmented reality may be changing the game, but such cutting-edge applications run ahead of many regulatory issues. How can the metaverse avoid uncertainties that could slow the adoption of XR and related enabling technologies? Continue Reading
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News
30 Jun 2022
Nokia and Proximus demo 5G network slicing innovation to support demanding network conditions
Leading comms tech provider enters into partnership with incumbent Belgian operator to deliver dedicated next-generation spectrum to support demanding conditions such as congested networks in use cases including Industry 4.0, fixed wireless access and cloud gaming Continue Reading
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News
30 Jun 2022
India gears up for 5G but challenges remain
The country’s upcoming spectrum auction marks the start of larger scale deployments of 5G in the subcontinent, but telcos will need to find a way to address high infrastructure costs and monetise their investments Continue Reading
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News
29 Jun 2022
Colt Technology Services gets SASE with enhanced enterprise network
Customers of enterprise network provider now have access to an integrated service that brings together the software-defined wide area network Continue Reading
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News
29 Jun 2022
Brits battered by broadband outages in past year cost UK economy £1.3bn
Almost 11 million UK consumers experienced broadband outages of three or more hours over the past 12 months, representing almost two days offline Continue Reading
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News
29 Jun 2022
Liverpool 5G Create adds use cases
Liverpool school’s 5G-enabled anti-anxiety game and care home’s 5G-supported fall prevention technology demonstrate benefits of affordable next-generation technology Continue Reading
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News
29 Jun 2022
Spy agencies need ‘independent authorisation’ to access telecoms data, say judges
The High Court has ruled that UK intelligence agencies should seek independent authorisation before accessing phone and internet records during criminal investigations Continue Reading
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News
29 Jun 2022
Hardware and commercial flexibility issues slow down IoT adoption
Eseye survey finds more than eight out of 10 internet of things professionals view hardware design as top challenge for initial IoT deployments while more than 97% have found their IoT projects less than 50% successful Continue Reading
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Tip
28 Jun 2022
An introduction to neutral host networks using private 5G
Enterprises often use signal boosters and distributed antenna systems to improve carrier signal strength. Neutral host networks over private 5G could disrupt those methods. Continue Reading
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News
28 Jun 2022
UK telecoms industry agrees to cost-of-living plan
UK wireless operators make commitment to do more to help customers cope with global price rises and stay connected Continue Reading
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Tip
28 Jun 2022
How to convert binary to decimal
It's helpful for network admins to know how to convert binary to decimal, and vice versa, for IPv4 addressing, subnet masks, default gateways and network IDs. Continue Reading
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News
28 Jun 2022
Qualcomm expands its RF front end with range of Wi-Fi 7 front-end modules
Mobile chip giant aims to take business beyond smartphones with launch of next-gen Wi-Fi and Bluetooth radio frequency front-end modules that are claimed to offer superior wireless performance in automotive and internet-connected devices Continue Reading
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News
28 Jun 2022
Organisations struggling to support remote and hybrid employees
Digital workplace productivity report reveals limited workplace technology availability sees average worker operating at 60% capacity Continue Reading
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News
28 Jun 2022
Hyperoptic aims to address cost of living crisis with Fair Fibre Framework
UK broadband provider announces affordability scheme that it says is part of a duty of care to protect and support customers and aid those struggling with increased financial pressures Continue Reading
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Opinion
27 Jun 2022
5 factors that form the future of Wi-Fi
For businesses, mounting ownership costs, unrealistic performance expectations, client device chaos and competing technologies all play a role in the future of Wi-Fi. Continue Reading
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News
27 Jun 2022
A1 Telekom Austria offers VMware SD-WAN
Covering Seven Sites in the CEE Area, leading telco teams with IT services provider to offer a new range managed software-defined wide area network services Continue Reading
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News
24 Jun 2022
CityFibre, Toob push the envelope further in UK gigabit broadband
Fibre-to-the premises provider launches full-fibre broadband for small to medium businesses in south of England, while independent full-fibre platform racks up 360km of infrastructure beneath the streets of Inverness Continue Reading
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Opinion
23 Jun 2022
Cisco Live highlights network observability, the metaverse
The conference was teeming with topics, including network security, infrastructure transformation, cloud-based network management and open source tools. Continue Reading
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News
23 Jun 2022
Ukraine cyber agency enlists Radware to protect government networks
Ukraine’s State Service of Special Communications and Information Protection is using Radware cloud DDoS protection and web application firewall services to protect the government from persistent Russian attacks Continue Reading
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News
23 Jun 2022
5G-Carmen autonomous driving project gets into gear with Italy, Austria and Germany
European Commission-funded autonomous and assisted vehicles project unveils test of innovative automotive functions and services on motorway across three Alpine countries Continue Reading
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Opinion
23 Jun 2022
Germany – let’s stop debating data retention and start finding solutions
Germany has the opportunity to set the democratic precedent for ending the collection and retention of everybody’s call details record and metadata in the EU. It is time find real and effective solutions to crime Continue Reading
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News
23 Jun 2022
5G set for rapid growth phase as world nears 750 million connections
Study shows global 5G rise of 17% from the end of 2021, accelerated by North American migration to 5G from LTE Continue Reading
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News
23 Jun 2022
BT doubles down on AIOps with Dynatrace for network service gains
Digital innovation division of incumbent telco and monitoring software provider go live on partnership to simplify, add intelligence to and automate service operations using AIOps Continue Reading
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News
23 Jun 2022
PagerDuty expands Japan presence with joint venture
PagerDuty forms joint venture with Japan Cloud and is eyeing business from financial, telecoms and e-commerce companies as it seeks to grow its footprint in Japan Continue Reading
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Definition
22 Jun 2022
Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA)
Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA) is a feature of Windows-based OSes -- included since Windows 98 and Windows ME -- that enables a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol client to automatically assign an IP address to itself when there's no DHCP server available to perform that function. Continue Reading
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News
22 Jun 2022
Packaging, translation to the fore in Zoom platform evolution
Collaboration and conferencing company brings together options for persistent chat, phone, meetings, whiteboard and other features into a single, scalable package Continue Reading
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News
22 Jun 2022
Nokia, Elisa, Qualcomm claim record 5G uplink speeds over mmWave spectrum
Chip giant, comms tech provider and Finnish operator reveal 5G trial hitting record-breaking uplink speeds of 2.1Gbps over 2Gbps on mmWave spectrum to enable ultra-high-performing, low-latency services Continue Reading
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News
22 Jun 2022
How TDCX is building a people-centric business
Every digital tool deployed by the Singapore-based services firm is aimed at augmenting the performance and experience of its employees, says TDCX’s group CIO, Byron Fernandez Continue Reading
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News
22 Jun 2022
Seven in 10 UK businesses already using, planning to deploy 5G for competitive advantage
Research from national innovation network for next-generation mobile connectivity reveals a significant number of UK businesses are already embracing the benefits of 5G Continue Reading
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News
21 Jun 2022
Altnets advance fibre broadband in East England
Colchester and Norwich get the opportunity to obtain full-fibre gigabit broadband as leading ISP and cable provider promises ability to work from home and connect online better than ever before Continue Reading
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News
21 Jun 2022
Leading Belgian telcos land key 5G spectrum
Once seen as behind the curve in next-gen infrastructures, Belgium now comes out strongly for 5G, with telcos Orange and Telenet snaffling up additional spectrum capability to offer advanced mobile services Continue Reading
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News
21 Jun 2022
North America drives soaring global 5G market
The latest Ericsson Mobility Report reveals that 5G coverage in the UK is still at only around 40%, but growth in fixed wireless access could play a crucial role in ‘levelling up’ Continue Reading
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Definition
21 Jun 2022
space
Space is a term that can refer to various phenomena in science, mathematics and computing and generally encompasses the concept of an area or region. Continue Reading
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News
21 Jun 2022
New coalition lifts Finland’s 6G status
Finland is laying the foundations for future European leadership in 6G research and development Continue Reading
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News
21 Jun 2022
Aurrigo gets into gear for rural UK self-driving first
Iconic venue that hosted Harry Potter and The Transformers films becomes base for first self-driving vehicles in UK countryside seeing Auto-Pod carry passengers on a shared 500-metre path Continue Reading
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News
20 Jun 2022
Hyundai taps Singtel’s 5G network in electric vehicle manufacturing
Automotive giant is tapping Singtel’s 5G network and multi-access edge computing platform to manage and power its electric vehicle factory in Singapore Continue Reading
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News
20 Jun 2022
Huawei unveils new in-home Mesh Wi-Fi solutions
Comms tech provider focuses on the home with new product designed to deliver high-speed, reliable and secure Wi-Fi 6 Plus for large households and to support third workspace Continue Reading
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News
20 Jun 2022
City of Dublin aims to realise smart city vision with OpenRoaming Wi-Fi trial
Proof-of-concept trial showcases how wireless internet standard has been deployed to provide residents, tourists and businesses in Irish capital with convenient access to municipal services Continue Reading
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News
20 Jun 2022
SES-17 begins delivering satellite connectivity services across Americas
Very high throughput geostationary satellite enters into fully operational stage and is set to expand high-speed broadband network capabilities and accelerate digitisation Continue Reading
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News
20 Jun 2022
OPPO accelerates 5G enterprise network slicing deployment
OPPO, Ericsson and Qualcomm collaborate to realise what they claim is industry-leading milestone of deploying 5G enterprise network slicing solution for commercially available Android 12 devices Continue Reading
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News
17 Jun 2022
Comau, Ericsson, TIM test factory of the future through 5G network slicing
Robotics and automation company teams with comms tech provider and leading Italian operator to deliver solutions for Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing by using the potential of the 5G network as part of EU-funded 5Growth project Continue Reading
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News
17 Jun 2022
Organisations struggle to support IT in a hybrid work model
Study from digital employee experience tech firm finds 95% of professionals face disruptive IT issues that hinder productivity, with particular problems regarding remote workers Continue Reading
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News
16 Jun 2022
India surges in international bandwidth demand
Research shows undersupply has created an opportunity to serve ballooning bandwidth needs across regional hubs such as Mumbai and Chennai Continue Reading
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News
16 Jun 2022
Oxbotica taps metaverse to improve autonomous vehicle detection scenarios
Software firm aims to use artificial intelligence to accelerate the safe and efficient deployment of autonomous vehicle technology, also reducing the carbon emissions generated by vehicles Continue Reading
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News
16 Jun 2022
Qualcomm acquires Cellwize to accelerate 5G, edge adoption, innovation
Chip giant makes acquisition of 5G network deployment, automation and management software platform with intention of fuelling digital transformation of industries, powering the connected intelligent edge and supporting growth of cloud economy Continue Reading
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News
16 Jun 2022
Vodafone hits switch on UK’s first live ‘self-powering’ mobile phone mast
Mast incorporates technology to not only reduce environmental impact, but also help bring connectivity to ‘not-spots’ in remote and rural areas Continue Reading
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News
15 Jun 2022
UK homes and businesses increasingly turn to altnets for connectivity
The UK Independent Network Sector report shows that the independent broadband sector has doubled in size over the previous year Continue Reading
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News
14 Jun 2022
Added fibre for Nokia optical network services in US
Global comms tech provider unveils range of optical networking services for US market, including premier of 100G fibre in the country Continue Reading
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News
14 Jun 2022
Port of Tyne lands BT 5G private network to boost smart port ambitions
UK telco teams with leading North East of England port to develop services based on private 5G network to power applications including robotics and autonomous vehicles, artificial intelligence, and internet of things Continue Reading
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E-Zine
14 Jun 2022
Managing Apple Macs in the enterprise
In this week’s Computer Weekly, with more people working remotely, the use of Apple Macs in the enterprise is growing – we look at how to manage them securely. Our latest buyer’s guide examines security in the supply chain. And 10 years on from the London Olympics, we find out how data innovation is revitalising its legacy. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
09 Jun 2022
CW Europe: Russia escalates cyber war on Ukraine
Microsoft has given details of cyber attacks on Ukrainian civilian communications, nuclear safety authorities, and the exploitation of the destruction of Mariupol in a phishing campaign. Also read about a report on the European Artificial Intelligence Act that suggests a limited ban on predictive policing systems. Continue Reading
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News
08 Jun 2022
China using top consumer routers to hack Western comms networks
An advisory from US cyber authorities shares details of multiple vulnerabilities exploited by Chinese state actors to hack into Western telecoms networks Continue Reading
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Blog Post
08 Jun 2022
Using A SASE Platform approach: What Are The Real Cost Benefits?
Following on from my previous blog - where I talked about the real costs of going down the DIY/product portfolio integration route, rather than opting for a “here’s one they made earlier” solution ... Continue Reading
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Feature
07 Jun 2022
A new design for the new world of work
Widespread forecasts at the height of the pandemic about the death of the office have largely failed to come to pass, but its role is definitely changing as part of a wider, but as yet still mainly experimental, shift to hybrid working Continue Reading
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Blog Post
07 Jun 2022
Contemporary IT: Off the Shelf Vs Bolt-On Approach? It's a No Brainer!
We’ve talked before in this ‘ere blog about the options available nowadays in terms of buying into a platform-based approach, versus integrating a portfolio of specialist products and services – or ... Continue Reading
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News
06 Jun 2022
Grain expands fibre network as CityFibre hits gigabit roll-out accelerator
When it comes to UK fibre development, size certainly does not matter, as two full-fibre companies of very different sizes announce major expansion of their gigabit broadband footprints Continue Reading
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News
06 Jun 2022
Micron to deploy mmWave in Singapore fab
The US chipmaker is leveraging Singtel’s 5G mmWave connectivity to roll out a range of Industry 4.0 applications at its cleanroom in Singapore Continue Reading
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Tip
01 Jun 2022
How zero trust unifies network virtualization
The combination of zero trust and network virtualization creates opportunities to strengthen security policies, increase cross-domain collaboration and improve overall visibility. Continue Reading
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News
01 Jun 2022
SES and Vodafone team to deliver 4G and future 5G services via satellite to Papua New Guinea
Latest development in satellite-based connectivity sees new mobile operator in southwestern Pacific island supported by terrestrial and satellite providers to boost further digital opportunities Continue Reading
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News
01 Jun 2022
Executive interview: Jeetu Patel, general manager of collaboration and security, Cisco
Anyone with an idea can help solve a problem if geography and distance don’t matter when bringing in talent, says Cisco’s collaboration and security chief Continue Reading
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News
01 Jun 2022
BT inks partnership with Ericsson to support commercial 5G networks
First commercial 5G private network agreement of its kind in the UK will drive Industry 4.0 and the digital transformation of industrial sectors Continue Reading
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News
01 Jun 2022
How Pfizer is leveraging technology in healthcare
Pfizer uses predictive modelling to recruit patients for clinical trials and supercomputers to identity candidate molecules that go into antiviral drugs, among other technology use cases Continue Reading
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Feature
01 Jun 2022
The state of Australia’s national broadband network
Australia’s national broadband network promises to improve broadband connectivity across the country but has been plagued by pricing issues. Here’s a look at where it is today and what lies ahead Continue Reading
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News
31 May 2022
CIO interview: Emma Frost, director of innovation, London Legacy Development Corporation
The former Olympic Park in London has become a hotbed – and a testbed – for data and technology innovation that could have a wider benefit for the urban environments in which we live Continue Reading
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Tip
31 May 2022
What software-defined LAN means for campus virtualization
LAN virtualization has long encompassed VLANs to segment network traffic. But software-defined LAN is emerging with zero-trust strategies to provide more comprehensive security. Continue Reading
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News
31 May 2022
Eutelsat, Telenor set sail on maritime connectivity deal
Reflecting the buoyancy of the maritime connectivity market in the Mediterranean and Caribbean, French and Nordic providers showcase combination of in-orbit resources and managed connectivity services Continue Reading
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Definition
31 May 2022
Nyquist theorem
The Nyquist theorem is also known as the sampling theorem. It is the principle to accurately reproduce a pure sine wave measurement, or sample rate, which must be at least twice its frequency. Continue Reading
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Feature
31 May 2022
Understand the basics of 5G wireless networks
To build a 5G network, the deployment mode, spectrum band and services are all important factors to understand and consider. Here's what you should know about the basics of 5G. Continue Reading
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News
31 May 2022
Nokia beefs up Microsoft partnership to enhance mission-critical industrial edge performance
Comms tech provider forges partnership with cloud provider to enhance the performance of critical use cases pairing 5G private wireless, offering enterprises more options to tap into Azure for their OT environments Continue Reading
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News
31 May 2022
UK fibre roll-out continues apace with majors, altnets
CityFibre, Connexin, MS3 Network and Air Broadband announce further digital infrastructure investment, taking full-fibre gigabit connectivity to Buckinghamshire and North and East Yorkshire Continue Reading
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News
31 May 2022
Singapore doubles down on quantum technology
The city-state is shoring up its quantum talent and quantum device manufacturing capabilities in a bid to advance its knowhow in the emerging technology Continue Reading
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Opinion
31 May 2022
Mobile digital transformation – from fast to deep
The first half of 2022 has been a busy time, with much happening in the mobile industry. We consider what the rest of year might hold Continue Reading
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News
30 May 2022
FTTP coverage grows across UK
Latest bi-monthly update on superfast and ultrafast broadband deployments in the UK shows that as of April 2022, despite acceleration in overall full-fibre roll-out, take up of fibre-to-the-premises is still sluggish Continue Reading
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News
30 May 2022
More than 5,000 UK public buildings plugged into high-speed broadband
Some 1,200 schools, 340 libraries and 50 hospitals across UK now connected to gigabit speed broadband as Project Gigabit contracts worth more than £500m open for bids to upgrade up to 380,000 rural premises Continue Reading