Networking and communication
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04 Feb 2025
IT supplier helps address ‘overwhelming’ volumes of data from space
CGI is building on its decade-long relationship with the European Space Agency, and as more and more satellites entering orbit, its role in processing data is not set to diminish Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
02 Jan 2025
Foodora tests drone and robot deliveries in Sweden
Food delivery firm tests out drone and robot deliveries in Swedish capital Continue Reading
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News
17 Nov 2022
Virgin Media Business Wholesale launches new National High Capacity Services core network
Enhanced high-bandwidth, ultra-low-latency core platform launched for National High Capacity Services network to enable simpler, faster delivery of services and improve customer experience Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
17 Nov 2022
Nokia, TPG Telecom set new 5G uplink speed record in Australia
Operator and comms tech provider claim 2Gbps upstream, stressing the criticality of fast uplink speed to support industrial and IoT applications running over next-generation networks Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Tip
16 Nov 2022
3 types of wireless site surveys and how to conduct them
Network teams can avoid signal coverage issues by performing different wireless site surveys as they evaluate new spaces, set up sites and operate the network. Continue Reading
By- David Jacobs, The Jacobs Group
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News
16 Nov 2022
Agility, business more important than cost, network management for IT teams
Cisco report finds new rules applying in a multicloud world, with IT decision-makers regarding security as the top networking challenge when managing distributed and hybrid workloads Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
16 Nov 2022
Infovista, Gigamon assure greater flexibility and connectivity for 5G networks
Network lifecycle automation firm and deep observability company forge partnership to address digital transformation and next-generation challenges in areas such as network slicing and SLA monetisation Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
16 Nov 2022
Global network fragmentation a source of increasing risk
Risk consultancy’s report says the weaponisation of cyber space and geopolitical clashes herald a breakdown of global networks into distinct regional or national architectures Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
15 Nov 2022
5G gains pace, gigabit steady as Vodafone faces off H1 headwinds
Comms group claims significant progress with portfolio strategy in the first half of FY23 to create industrial scale, enable accelerated growth and unlock value and sees service revenue growth of 2.5% Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
15 Nov 2022
Wi-Fi Alliance says momentum underscores need for entire 6GHz spectrum
Consortium of companies delivering products and services based on key wireless technology insists that recent new product availability and large-scale deployments from its members demonstrate readiness of Wi-Fi 6E standard Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
15 Nov 2022
Hispasat, Sencinet expand satellite broadband in Mexico
New agreement between managed services and solutions network integrator and satellite communications operator expands and extends currently contracted capacity until December 2024 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
14 Nov 2022
Orange takes 5G to Africa
New healthcare, education and security services to be enabled in Southern African country as global telco unveils first affiliate in continent of Africa to launch 5G commercially Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
14 Nov 2022
Private 5G drives sustainable and agile industrial operations
Consortium of companies spanning industrial automation, 5G networking infrastructure technology and network service provision team up to enable industrial private 5G application uses cases within manufacturing and process operations Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Definition
14 Nov 2022
phase
In electronic signaling, a phase is the position of a wave at a point in time (instant) on a waveform cycle. Continue Reading
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News
14 Nov 2022
Orange Belgium sets new 5G standard in Liège
Belgian subsidiary of global telco adds to portfolio of 5G Labs in the country, showcasing new 5G use cases together with industries local to key city of Wallonia Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
11 Nov 2022
CityFibre celebrates Dundee anniversary, makes splash in Brighton & Hove
Full-fibre platform makes mark at both ends of the UK, racking up two-year presence in growing gaming hub in North East Scotland and arriving on shore of South of England’s leading coastal resort Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
11 Nov 2022
Qualcomm claims 5G standalone mmWave milestone in China
Noting 5G standalone mmWave is poised to unlock new capabilities for enterprises, mobile chip giant reveals high-level mmWave performance in anticipation of commercial deployment in China Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Definition
10 Nov 2022
leaky bucket algorithm
The leaky bucket algorithm is a "traffic shaping" algorithm to reduce the load the transport layer places on the network layer and reduce congestion in the network. Continue Reading
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10 Nov 2022
5G industry innovates towards next-generation wireless networks
New whitepaper from industry trade organisation for leading telecommunications service providers and manufacturers explores foundations of 6G wireless communications in 2030 and beyond Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Answer
10 Nov 2022
What is the difference between WLAN and Wi-Fi?
Although the terms WLAN and Wi-Fi are used interchangeably, the two wireless technologies differ. Wireless LAN uses radio technology to connect nodes, while Wi-Fi is a type of WLAN. Continue Reading
By- Lee Badman
- Tessa Parmenter, Contributor
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News
10 Nov 2022
OneWeb spreads satellite connectivity wings into Asia and Africa
UK government-backed satellite broadband provider announces distribution partnership with satellite service company in Oman and the Middle East, and appoints connectivity services provider for government and enterprise customers across Africa Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
10 Nov 2022
Ericsson, Technical University of Sofia to prepare students for 5G-ready future
Leading Bulgarian education establishment collaborates with comms tech provider to deploy programme that builds 5G ICT skills for the future, including 64 hours of training on 5G technology and standards Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
10 Nov 2022
SES Eagle-1 to fly on Arianespace to offer quantum connectivity
Launch date confirmed for Eagle-1 satellite for European Space Agency’s end-to-end quantum key distribution system Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
10 Nov 2022
Largest 5,000 enterprises to increase WAN spend by 44% by 2026
Research predicts that revenue from port charges, software-defined wide area network and broadband will grow, while legacy networking’s contribution to overall market revenue set to decrease by 55% by 2026 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Definition
09 Nov 2022
nibble
In computing and digital technology, a nibble is four consecutive binary digits or half of an 8-bit byte. Continue Reading
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News
09 Nov 2022
British broadband customers blast proposed mid-contract bill rises
Four in five Brits regard planned mid-contract price increases as unfair and want their monthly bills to stay the same for the duration of their deals, says Uswitch.com Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
09 Nov 2022
Qualcomm, Renault go up a gear in electric vehicle partnership
Leading car manufacturer and mobile technologies firm announce plan to enter a strategic long-term cooperation, encompassing co-development of high-performance computing platforms based on Snapdragon Digital Chassis Solutions for next generation of software-defined vehicles Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
08 Nov 2022
Nokia, Optus unveil ultra-low-latency Sydney to Melbourne network
Australian operator takes on comms tech provider’s network infrastructure offering to upgrade its existing long-haul network and address growing market demands for bandwidth Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
08 Nov 2022
Samsung claims 5G mmWave FWA milestone in Australia
Company set up to run Australian national broadband infrastructure hits milestones in 5G mobile during trials, achieving what is said to be an industry-leading speed of 1.75Gbps at a distance of 10km Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
08 Nov 2022
TIP 5G plans to pave the way to transform private 5G network economics
Following what it says was a successful trial led by a group dedicated to the key element of next-generation mobile networks, TIP 5G releases connectivity blueprint Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
07 Nov 2022
Singtel, China Telecom Global to lead undersea cable consortium
New Asia Link Cable system will connect Hong Kong and Singapore with the Philippines, Brunei, and Hainan in China Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
07 Nov 2022
Motorola plots Emergency Services Network exit
On the back of a stinging report, Motorola begins exit strategy from UK Emergency Services Network, which is revealed to have acted as a $147m fixed asset impairment Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
07 Nov 2022
Gartner Symposium: Welcome to the age of force multipliers
Tech has always been asked to do more with less. Gartner says that if applied correctly, smart IT decisions offer multiple benefits simultaneously Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
07 Nov 2022
InterDigital awarded five Horizon Europe 6G flagship projects
EU’s smart networks and services joint undertaking announces funding for 35 flagship mobile network projects based on 6G technology worth €250m Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
07 Nov 2022
Altnets announces fibre equipment partnership with HellermannTyton
Supplier to internet service providers inks partnership with custom-built telecoms products manufacturer to distribute broadband products to service providers across the UK Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Tip
04 Nov 2022
16 PowerShell commands for network troubleshooting
These 16 Windows PowerShell cmdlets, including Get-NetIPAddress and Test-Connection, help network administrators troubleshoot their network environments. Continue Reading
By- Damon Garn, Cogspinner Coaction
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Tip
04 Nov 2022
Troubleshoot wireless network connection problems in 10 steps
When troubleshooting wireless network issues, several scenarios can emerge. But valuable end-user insights can help network administrators root out problems. Continue Reading
By- Lee Badman
- Lisa Phifer, Core Competence
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News
04 Nov 2022
UK government approach to space industry lacks coherence and investment
As satellite broadband industry rockets, report from Commons Science and Technology Committee criticises government’s failures in key technical areas and continues to question value to taxpayer of OneWeb joint venture Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
04 Nov 2022
Networks division stars as SES shows solid Q3 2022
Global satellite operator continues to benefit from its pivot away from video and to business connectivity, reporting a positive third quarter but continued revenue decline for its video business Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
04 Nov 2022
Virgin Media O2 claims strong strategic and operational progress in Q3
UK comms provider publishes third-quarter results highlighting accelerated Ebitda growth since merger of mobile telco and cable operator Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
03 Nov 2022
BT sees fibre and 5G advances in H1
After ‘building and connecting like fury’, UK incumbent telco claims to be remaining on the front foot in current turbulent times and nears nine million mark in fibre deployment Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Definition
02 Nov 2022
standing wave ratio (SWR)
Standing wave ratio (SWR) is the ratio of the maximum magnitude or amplitude of a standing wave to its minimum magnitude. Continue Reading
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News
02 Nov 2022
Shadow digital secretary outlines Labour’s tech priorities
Labour’s digital and technology plans focus on reining in the power of the tech giants, boosting connectivity across the UK, and improving online safety Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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Feature
02 Nov 2022
9 steps for wireless network planning and design
Wireless network planning may appear daunting. But IT teams can tackle this task in nine key phases, which include capacity, redundancy and site surveys. Continue Reading
By- Jennifer English, Executive Editor
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News
02 Nov 2022
Truespeed invests £22m into South-West full-fibre roll-out
With the addition of 12 new areas to its gigabit broadband network, Bath-based UK altnet expands full-fibre network access to parts of home city and regions of South Gloucestershire and North Somerset Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
02 Nov 2022
Tech to drive collaboration and fend off recession at UK medium firms
Report from Virgin Media O2 Business finds almost half of medium-sized businesses want more IT support to help drive their business ambition and with such firms’ employees only spending a quarter of their time in the office, cutting-edge tech is needed to help them collaborate and work smarter Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
01 Nov 2022
Report reveals ‘clear gaps’ in UK’s broadband safety net
Latest update on progress of broadband roll-out guarantees from April to September 2022 shows worrying signs that as the cost-of-living crisis rolls on, swathes of the UK population could be priced out of gaining acceptable broadband Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
01 Nov 2022
CityFibre furthers gigabit in UK Midlands and claims £283m Blackpool boost
Warwick and Leamington Spa added to growing list of gigabit broadband-enabled communities covered by UK’s largest independent full-fibre platform Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
01 Nov 2022
UK hybrid workers feel the strain
Survey reveals that UK homeworkers suffer most in Europe from a poor working experience, in turn leading to knock-on negative effect in customer experience due to lack of space Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
31 Oct 2022
EE takes AIR for greater energy efficiency in revamped 5G radio net
BT Group mobile division deploys Swedish comms tech provider’s Massive MIMO radio equipment across key UK sites, accelerating 5G deployment Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
31 Oct 2022
Scotland 5G Centre officially launches its 5G Innovation Hub in Ayrshire
National centre for accelerating the deployment and adoption of 5G in Scotland and realising its economic and societal potential unveils latest hub in Ayrshire in partnership with Vodafone and HALO Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
31 Oct 2022
Huawei launches all-band 5G series
Chinese comms tech provider unveils new concept in next-generation mobile communications with set of solutions designed to facilitate the evolution of all bands to 5G infrastructure Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Feature
28 Oct 2022
Tearing down the barriers to full digital connectivity
Millions of households rely on good connectivity for work, study or leisure. But how much has fast and consistent broadband connectivity spread across the UK? Continue Reading
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News
28 Oct 2022
Virgin Media O2 trials 5G drone in Snowdonia
Comms operator trials new 5G drone technology to increase safety for millions of visitors at North Wales national park, delivering network coverage to remote areas and helping emergency services to respond to distress calls better Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
28 Oct 2022
Webex looks to enhance customer experiences for digital era
Leading collaboration technology provider reveals what it claims is a unique functionality that can deliver a fully integrated UCaaS, CCaaS and CPaaS portfolio to improve customer experience Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
28 Oct 2022
FYUZ 2022: Telecom Infra Project, Intel launch metaverse mMIMO collaboration
Global community designed to drive infrastructure services to advance global connectivity enters into partnership with chip giant Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
28 Oct 2022
Singapore’s met service to get new supercomputer
The Meteorological Service Singapore is getting a new Cray supercomputer to improve weather forecasting and tropical climate research Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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Feature
27 Oct 2022
Cloud, security and automation alter networking roles
Networking pros are no longer in their own bubbles, even if they prefer it that way. The growth of cloud, security and automation is expanding traditional networking roles. Continue Reading
By- Jennifer English, Executive Editor
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News
27 Oct 2022
Webex claims ‘breakthrough’ advances for hybrid work with innovations, partnerships
Collaboration tech provider announces major updates to the Webex Suite with new collaboration device and new partnerships to expand its footprint Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
27 Oct 2022
FYUZ 2022: TIP upgrades Testing and Validation Framework to accelerate deployment
Global community designed to drive infrastructure services to advance global connectivity establishes upgraded Testing and Validation Framework to allow accelerated deployment of open and disaggregated products Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
26 Oct 2022
Vodafone accelerates pace of Open RAN development
UK operator accelerates its plan to support the development of Open RAN systems, working with electronic firms in the US and Asia, and has announced plans for a 5G Open RAN commercial pilot in Germany Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Feature
26 Oct 2022
Finnish researchers lay the groundwork for flying drones
A large, sparsely populated country, Finland is preparing for a future where it could rely on flying drone technology Continue Reading
By- Pat Brans, Pat Brans Associates/Grenoble Ecole de Management
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Feature
26 Oct 2022
Putting metaverse concerns into perspective
All breakthroughs in technology have come with downsides, so what risks and concerns are there with the advent of the metaverse? Continue Reading
By- Martin Schwirn, Computer Weekly
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News
26 Oct 2022
Australia budget closes in on digital divide, cyber resilience
Australia’s latest budget is geared towards providing better broadband connectivity in regional and rural areas, shoring up the cyber security posture of its businesses and plugging tech talent shortages, among other areas Continue Reading
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News
26 Oct 2022
NTT DoCoMo, Vodafone team to drive Open RAN system integration, efficiency
UK and Japanese operators agree to cooperate to bring the benefits of open radio access networks to a wider operator and supplier community, exchanging their respective expertise and technologies Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
26 Oct 2022
FYUZ 2022: Telecom Infra Project defines new approach to building fixed access networks
Global community designed to drive infrastructure services to advance global connectivity establishes Open Fixed Access Networks sub-group – a collaboration between major industry operators to address the challenges of building and scaling access networks Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
25 Oct 2022
Dutch lawyers raise human rights concerns over hacked cryptophone data
Dutch defence lawyers say in an open letter that there is a risk of unfair trials unless they are allowed to test the reliability and legitimacy of hacked cryptophone evidence Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
25 Oct 2022
FYUZ 2022: Rakuten Symphony publishes ‘definitive’ guide to OpenRAN Security
Asian operator announces what it calls industry-first guide on open radio access network, aiming to show that such infrastructures and cloud-native networks are as secure and trustworthy as any other open cloud-based operation in any other industry Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
25 Oct 2022
US authorities charge two Chinese spies over telco security probe
Two Chinese nationals have been charged with attempting to obstruct the criminal prosecution of a prominent Chinese telecoms firm Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
25 Oct 2022
5G to defy recession over the next 12 months
Study predicts that operator‑billed 5G service revenue will escape the effects of inclement economic conditions and grow by 60% year on year at the end of 2023 from the $195bn expected in 2022 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
25 Oct 2022
Freshwave, Clear Channel take 4G connectivity across London
Connectivity infrastructure-as-a-service provider collaborates with leading UK connectivity provider to deliver connected bus shelters across East London borough Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Tip
24 Oct 2022
CBRS vs. Wi-Fi: What's the difference?
Citizens Broadband Radio Service enables private LTE networks and supports enterprise WAN deployments. But that doesn't mean Wi-Fi is going away anytime soon. Continue Reading
By- David Jacobs, The Jacobs Group
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News
24 Oct 2022
Rural-urban broadband connectivity gap persists in UK
Research from UK communications regulator finds widespread use of video streaming and other bandwidth-intensive services mean people are demanding more of their broadband connections, but accessibility to ultra-fast connectivity is dependent on location Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
24 Oct 2022
Greater Manchester Combined Authority, Cisco collaborate for inclusive, digital region
Networking tech giant and local council unveil region-wide, secure, digital infrastructure to underpin transformation of public services in social innovation programme designed to boost digital skills, innovation with SMEs and access to services Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
21 Oct 2022
Execs feel leadership strain in the new normal of work
Research finds flexible work policies as the leading factor that has improved company culture over the last two years, but burnout is on the rise globally and executive experience scores for overall satisfaction at work have dropped markedly Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
21 Oct 2022
Turkcell deploys TIP distributed disaggregated backbone router
Global community of companies and organisations set up to drive infrastructure services to advance global connectivity announces its deployment of the first-ever distributed disaggregated backbone router internet gateway offering Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
21 Oct 2022
Orange reveals digital future with 5G innovations
Operator unveils latest in next-generation infrastructure applications and technologies, including what is said to be a first in Europe – a reflective surface intended to improve network speeds and coverage inside buildings Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
21 Oct 2022
Did Truss authorise ‘war risk’ provocation over Black Sea?
A UK Boeing RC-135W Rivet Joint spy plane was ordered to approach Russian territory in a Cold-War-style provocation just days after Liz Truss’s mini-budget collapsed Continue Reading
By- Duncan Campbell , 2QQ Ltd, Sussex University
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News
20 Oct 2022
Broadband majors, altnets respond to cost-of-living crisis
With latest UK inflation figures set to see comms contracts rise, industry reacts to mitigate against worst effects of price rises for customers and staff Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
20 Oct 2022
NBN selects Nokia 5G mmWave FWA technology for connectivity refresh
Much-criticised Australian national broadband infrastructure sees first large-scale, long-reach 5G mmWave FWA deployment in urban, suburban and rural environments Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
20 Oct 2022
The Security Interviews: Why now for ZTNA 2.0?
With organisations facing escalating online threats, security teams need to improve their defences using zero-trust network access to preserve the integrity of their systems. Palo Alto Networks’ Simon Crocker shares his views on zero-trust network access Continue Reading
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Feature
20 Oct 2022
XR applications are already changing businesses
Many still regard the metaverse as a technology looking for an application. Yet company leaders would be surprised to learn how commercially usable augmented and virtual reality applications already are Continue Reading
By- Martin Schwirn, Computer Weekly
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Feature
19 Oct 2022
The metaverse’s developing industry structure
Challenges to create seamlessly working metaverse solutions exist not only on the technology side, but also on the business and partnership side. But the developing commercial landscape has not yet gelled. Small players, startups and even individuals have the opportunity to carve out profitable niches, perhaps even create the next big players Continue Reading
By- Martin Schwirn, Computer Weekly
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Podcast
19 Oct 2022
Work in the metaverse: A Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast
In this special edition of the Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast, we speak to Wipro CTO Subha Tatavarti about the business metaverse Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
18 Oct 2022
BT reveals role of robotics, IoT to transform and automate agriculture
First fruits revealed of leading UK telco’s dedicated telecoms civil engineering robotics test facility, designed to help fibre network development Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
18 Oct 2022
Vodafone, Altice create a fibre-to-the-home joint venture in Germany
A 50/50 joint venture partnership aims to build on operator’s next-generation network with broadband firm’s industrial expertise and proven fibre-to-the-home construction capabilities, enabling gigabit connectivity to customers in Germany Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
17 Oct 2022
Neos Networks announces business-grade managed dedicated internet access
UK fibre connectivity supplier announces launch of the managed variant of its dedicated internet access service, providing businesses with fully managed, enterprise-grade, fibre-optic internet connectivity Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
17 Oct 2022
GBI taps Nokia to enhances optical network capacity between Middle East and Europe
Cloud, connectivity and content enabler undertakes optical network capacity upgrade between key markets to scale wavelength speed by a factor of x4 to offer high-speed connectivity across subsea cable and terrestrial network links Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
17 Oct 2022
CMA issues proposals to prevent emergency services being overcharged for Airwave network
UK competition watchdog unveils proposals to restrict how much Motorola can charge emergency services to use mobile radio network Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
17 Oct 2022
Travel apps leave users unsatisfied when facing delays, changes
Survey reveals negative user experiences of global travel and hospitality apps, with quarter of UK travellers reliant on apps for flights and accommodation Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
14 Oct 2022
Nokia deploys 5G private wireless for cycling World Championships
Comms tech provider to show how 5G SA private wireless networks can augment spectator and media experience for UCI World Championships Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
14 Oct 2022
Gitex 2022: Florius takes AI-powered CCaaS speech analytics to transform customer experience
Changed workloads during the pandemic have driven Netherlands-based mortgage lender to use AI and CCaaS technology Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
14 Oct 2022
5G adoption increasing rapidly, but failing to hit heightened expectations
Leading comms tech provider finds next wave of next-gen communications well under way – but significant portion also underwhelmed by 5G services Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Definition
13 Oct 2022
Secure File Transfer Protocol (SSH File Transfer Protocol)
SFTP is a term that refers to either Secure File Transfer Protocol or SSH File Transfer Protocol, and is a computing network protocol for accessing and managing files on remote systems. Continue Reading
By- Alexander S. Gillis, Technical Writer and Editor
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News
13 Oct 2022
Mobile telecoms lab opens in UK West Midlands
New UK Telecoms Lab to be located in one of the UK’s fastest growing tech sectors, valued at £15.3bn, with the benefit of creating significant high-skilled, high-tech jobs Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
13 Oct 2022
UK government needs to rapidly fulfil full-fibre ambitions
Review of progress of the government’s Future Telecoms Infrastructure Review identifies 5G and full-fibre roll-out as key factors to achieve nationwide economic growth Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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E-Zine
13 Oct 2022
CW Middle East: Qatar strengthens cyber defences ahead of FIFA World Cup
Being the first Arab country to host the World Cup is pressure enough on Qatar, but there is also a massive cyber security challenge associated with any event of this magnitude. Read about its preparations. Also in this issue, find out about the unique challenges of hiring IT professionals in Saudi Arabia. Continue Reading
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News
13 Oct 2022
UK gigabit broadband expansion rolls on for CityFibre, Hyperoptic
Deployment in South Yorkshire adds to largest independent provider’s estate as part of £8bn development plan, while fibre provider announces internal and external milestones as it clocks up 11 years in business Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
13 Oct 2022
Indonesia’s NeutraDC outlines global ambitions
Formed from the consolidation of Telkom’s infrastructure assets, NeutraDC has set its sights on being a global player in datacentre and connectivity services Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
12 Oct 2022
Qualcomm unveils next-gen MR, VR devices based on Snapdragon platform
New premium-tier extended reality platform is said to deliver 50% higher sustained power and 30% improved thermal performance to enable more immersive metaverse experiences in smaller, lighter form factors Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
12 Oct 2022
UK Atomic Energy Authority makes call on new UC telephony
National nuclear-based research facility replaces inflexible cloud-based system to add agility to enable staff to collaborate more effectively in a hybrid working approach Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
12 Oct 2022
Meta presents vision for business metaverse
How can hybrid teams collaborate seamlessly? Meta believes virtual reality tied to business applications is the way forward Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor