Networking and communication

Versa claims to redefine SASE for enterprises

Universal secure access service edge company announces general commercial availability of what it says is unique proposition allowing enterprises, governments and service providers to deploy customised networking and security services Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

NTT, Nokia, Anritsu demo dynamic networking using IOWN APN

Latest step in next-generation networking project aims to realise power-efficient RAN network by dynamic base station operation according to traffic fluctuations Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

BT boosts interconnectivity with Equinix, broadens Optiva partnership

UK’s leading telco expands partnership with digital infrastructure company to help multinationals transform interconnectivity across digital value chain, and joins with enterprise network service company to implement B2B, B2B2X services Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

What is a network packet?

A network packet is a basic unit of data that is transferred over a computer network, typically a packet-switched network, such as the internet. Continue Reading

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• Rahul Awati
• Kinza Yasar, Technical Writer
• Andrew Zola

What is network visibility?

Network visibility is an awareness of the components and data within an enterprise computer network. Continue Reading

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• Cameron Hashemi-Pour, Former Site Editor
• Ben Lutkevich, Site Editor

What is Transport Layer Security (TLS)?

Transport Layer Security (TLS) is an Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) standard protocol that provides authentication, privacy and data integrity between two communicating computer applications. Continue Reading

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• Scott Robinson, New Era Technology
• Andrew Froehlich, West Gate Networks
• Kevin Beaver, Principle Logic, LLC

What is a checksum?

A checksum is a value that represents the number of bits in a transmission message. IT professionals use it to detect high-level errors within data transmissions. Continue Reading

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• Rahul Awati
• Kinza Yasar, Technical Writer
• Laura Fitzgibbons

What is Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)?

Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is an application-layer protocol for monitoring and managing network devices on a local area network or wide area network. Continue Reading

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• Cameron Hashemi-Pour, Former Site Editor
• Jessica Scarpati

What is a wireless mesh network (mesh WiFi)?

A wireless mesh network (WMN) is a mesh network created through the connection of wireless access point (wireless AP) nodes installed at each network user's location. Continue Reading

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• Mary E. Shacklett, Transworld Data
• Wesley Chai
• David Jacobs, The Jacobs Group

Warning over privacy of encrypted messages as Russia targets Signal Messenger

Russia is using phishing attacks to compromise encrypted Signal Messenger services used by targets in the Ukraine. Experts warn that other encrypted app users are at risk Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

EY: Industrial companies worldwide stunted in emerging technology use

Businesses globally are spending more on emerging technologies year-on-year, but struggle to expand experimental use cases, finds EY’s sixth annual Reimagining Industry Futures study Continue Reading

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• Brian McKenna, Enterprise Applications Editor

What is NRZ (non-return-to-zero)?

NRZ (non-return-to-zero) is a form of digital data transmission in which the binary low and high states, represented by numerals 0 and 1, are transmitted by specific and constant direct current (DC) voltages. Continue Reading

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• Rahul Awati

Meta’s planned subsea cable will exceed circumference of Earth and support AI innovation

Meta’s planned 50,000 km subsea cable will be the world’s longest and connect the five major continents Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

CPX 2025: Check Point CEO talks up hybrid mesh security

At CPX 2025 in Bangkok, Check Point CEO Nadav Zafrir outlined a vision for network security centred on hybrid mesh architecture and AI-powered capabilities Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

AI Action Summit calls for a rethink of regulation

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we report from the AI Action Summit in Paris on how easing red tape is overtaking safety as a priority. We examine the AI regulations that IT leaders need to understand. And we talk to the UK government’s AI minister about the country’s artificial intelligence opportunities. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Digital twins extend to biological systems

The use of digital twins in industrial, manufacturing and architectural firms is well known - now we can also include medical science, pharmaceutical research and agricultural management use cases Continue Reading

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• Martin Schwirn, Computer Weekly

What to expect from F5 AppWorld 2025

Keen to tighten our grasp on the application delivery landscape (as we always are), the Computer Weekly Developer Network team is off to F5 AppWorld 2025. Staged in the (it has to be said, ... Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

Top 13 IoT blogs to follow in 2025

Whether you're a newcomer or a seasoned expert, there's an IoT blog for you. Find out where to go for the latest use cases and trends. Continue Reading

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• Wesley Chai
• Amanda Hetler, Senior Editor

Cisco Live EMEA: Network supplier tightens AI embrace

At its annual EMEA show, Cisco tech leadership unveiled a raft of new products, services and features designed to help customers do more with artificial intelligence Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

How Kingsland Drinks is raising a glass to industrial gains from Wi-Fi

Discover how one of the UK’s premier independent suppliers of bulk wine and spirits goes about its business – from its origins in 1895 to its running of modern wireless networks Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

What is a honeypot? How it protects against cyberattacks

A honeypot is a network-attached system set up as a decoy to lure cyberattackers and to help organizations detect, deflect and study hacking attempts to gain unauthorized access to IT. Continue Reading

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• Scott Robinson, New Era Technology
• Ben Lutkevich, Site Editor
• Casey Clark, TechTarget

A two-horse race? Competition concerns cloud AWS and Microsoft

In this week’s Computer Weekly, Microsoft and AWS don’t like it, but the UK competition watchdog says their hold on the cloud market is cause for concern. We talk to AutoTrader’s CEO about how to become a digital business. And we go behind the scenes at Zoom to see how AI will revolutionise the former lockdown success story. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

"Just throw more bandwidth at it" - Yeah right... Some people never learn!

One of my classic mantras of the past, ooh er, 30+ years has been “throwing bandwidth at a problem doesn’t solve the problem”. So, you would think all those decades later that the penny had dropped ... Continue Reading

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• Steve Broadhead, Broadband Testing

What is ISO 27001?

ISO 27001, formally known as ISO/IEC 27001:2022, is an information security standard jointly created by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). Continue Reading

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• Paul Kirvan
• Katie Terrell Hanna

UK broadband majors, altnets accelerate gigabit in non-metro areas

Premises in Shropshire and Devon to gain access to gigabit services as part of £5bn government scheme and planned expansion by major comms provider Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Self-healing networks: The next evolution in network management

The age of AI is highlighting the security risks and pitfalls of traditional network management techniques. Self-healing networks may offer a solution that not only bolsters security, but makes IT and network teams more efficient Continue Reading

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• Isla Sibanda

Vietnam Air Traffic Management modernises comms for improved safety

Southeast Asian country’s national aviation body to deploy multi-service network offering to upgrade its legacy network systems, and enhance the performance and flexibility of its air traffic network Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Kyndryl expands SASE services with Palo Alto Networks

IT infrastructure services provider enhances end-to-end secure access service edge services to help customers accelerate adoption of cloud-first, zero-trust offering for network security Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Met Police spied on BBC journalists’ phone data for PSNI, MPs told

The Metropolitan Police monitored the phones of 16 BBC journalists on behalf of police in Northern Ireland, a cross-party group of MPs heard Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
• Cormac Kehoe

Crowd-source testing helps drive Webex accessibility

Conferencing software Webex has a number of accessibility features built-in and has worked with Applause to test how well these work Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

StarHub upgrades fibre broadband network to deliver 10Gbps services

First deployment of StarHub’s 10Gbps XGS-PON technology across city-state to offer enhanced services as part of Digital Connectivity Blueprint to improve citizen well-being via next-generation digital infrastructure Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Volkswagen optimises vehicle development through 3DExperience

Connected engineering platform provider’s core technology becomes foundational solution at auto manufacturer to advance vehicle development through virtual twin experiences, reducing engineering and manufacturing cycles Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

EE shines as 5G mobile availability improves for all UK operators

Review of UK mobile industry in second half of 2024 finds that 5G availability sees continued improvement, but fastest 5G speed experience remains undecided Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Starlink gains higher orbit in Europe

Leading space comms provider sees constellation investments boost performance, gaining a position in delivering LEO services over wide areas of Europe, even including UK capital Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

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

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

DE-CIX upgrades New York’s largest internet exchange backbone

DE-CIX upgrades one of the US’s largest internet exchange backbones as staying resilient and offering scale become priorities Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

The need for strong data engineering skills

In this week’s Computer Weekly, our latest buyer’s guide examines best practice in data engineering and the importance of data skills. Labour announced its first digital government strategy – but will it be more successful than years of failed plans that came before? We also look back at the networking challenges that faced Orange during last year’s Paris Olympics. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

New Relic extends observability to DeepSeek

The observability tools supplier now offers enhanced monitoring for DeepSeek models to help businesses reduce the costs and risks of generative AI development Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

Hard-to-reach UK locations achieve broadband milestones

Ultrafast broadband goes live on Hebridean islands, with network ready for first residents to order full-fibre, while UK altnet outlines initial progress in £5bn deployment scheme Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Verizon, AST SpaceMobile get into orbit to end mobile dead zones

Leading US operator looks to conquer remaining mobile dead zones through space-based communications with growing satco Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Westminster to trial free single sign-on Wi-Fi across central London

Global trade body for wireless connectivity reveals big switch-on of seamless roaming experience across the many disparate Wi-Fi networks in the UK capital Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Teraswitch upgrades global net with EXA 400GE connectivity

Transatlantic connectivity provider upgrades enterprise network with 400GE connectivity, positioning the company for global network expansion through diverse, high-capacity connectivity across Europe and the Atlantic Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Verizon unveils enterprise network AI strategy

Business IT and comms division of telco giant reveals strategy for deployment of artificial intelligence in enterprise use cases Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

What is network monitoring?

Network monitoring, also frequently called network management, is the practice of consistently overseeing a computer network for any failures or deficiencies to ensure continued network performance. Continue Reading

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• Kinza Yasar, Technical Writer
• Terry Slattery, NetCraftsmen
• Alexander S. Gillis, Technical Writer and Editor

Vodafone claims video call over satellite landmark

Leading European telco Vodafone unveils results of test using low Earth orbit satellite for WhatsApp video call to a smartphone in a location that suffers from lack of traditional mobile connectivity Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

How Zebra is empowering frontline workers through tech

Zebra Technologies’ CEO Bill Burns discusses the company’s growth strategy and how it is enhancing frontline worker capabilities through machine vision, artificial intelligence and robotics Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

SailGP casts off with private 5G for 2025 ​races

Leading global sailing event taps global comms tech provider for cellular private networks to power connectivity Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

UK government mobile mast upgrade scheme marks milestone

People living, working and visiting England, Scotland and Wales set to benefit from one of the latest of the 30 UK government-funded 4G mast upgrades across the UK to improve rural mobile Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

EE scores Wembley Stadium connectivity renewal

UK’s leading mobile comms provider EE extends title connectivity partnership with England’s national football stadium in London, as well as with all four Home Nations Football Associations. Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Neos Networks leads £1.2m UK Midlands broadband project

Leading UK business-dedicated network appointed by council to lead D2N2 Gigahubs initiative aimed at bringing gigabit broadband to rural communities in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Starlink delivers connectivity to Oracle Enterprise Communications

Cloud and database service provider teams with leading satellite constellation to enable high-speed connectivity to address challenge of providing reliable and high-speed enterprise connectivity in areas historically lacking infrastructure Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Global fixed broadband subscriptions pass 1.5 billion

Research firm points to milestone in wired connectivity arena, with over five hundred million fixed line subscriptions added over the past six years Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Intermedia intros contact centre for Microsoft Teams

AI-powered comms provider looks to take leading collaboration system to next level, adding contact centre functionality to existing unified communications to unlock capability in collaboration and customer experience Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

ZIRA enhances comms business process platform

Evolution of AI-powered analytics platform deployed to transform BSS data into predictive insights configured to support changing business needs Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

DigiValet checks in with Crestron to deliver smart hotel experiences

Partnership to see integration of guest experience platform with control systems for widespread distribution of guest-facing services in the hotel industry Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Over 40 journalists and lawyers submit evidence to PSNI surveillance inquiry

Angus McCullough, who is leading a review into the police surveillance of journalists and lawyers in Northern Ireland, says victims will be informed if they were unlawfully spied on – subject to ‘legal constraints’ Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

FullFibre, Zzoomm merge to gain scale in UK altnet broadband

UK independent broadband providers merge to form one of the UK’s largest altnets, with 600,000 properties ready for service Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Freshwave deploys all-operator 4G in-building connectivity to City of London

Connectivity infrastructure-as-a-service provider fits out in-building mobile connectivity from all the UK mobile operators to 8 Bishopsgate location, with sixteen occupiers already signing up to the service Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

LGE gains mileage in smart automotive

In part two of our look at how LGE plans to take its accumulated wealth of knowledge in its traditional business lines to the business sector, we explore the firm’s moves in the automotive sector Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Boldyn Networks boosts private 5G with Smart Mobile Labs acquisition

UK shared network infrastructure provider furthers business expansion with strategic purchase of German private 5G network and turnkey applications company Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

What is network automation?

Network automation is a process that uses intelligent software to automate the management, configuration, deployment, testing and operation of both physical and virtual devices. Continue Reading

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• Kinza Yasar, Technical Writer
• Andrew Froehlich, West Gate Networks
• Jessica Scarpati

MPs and peers start inquiry into Russian and Chinese sabotage threats to subsea internet cables

MPs and Lords on the Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy have begun an inquiry into the resilience of UK internet cables, following heightened threats of Russian and Chinese sabotage Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

SITA takes off with Cathay Pacific to expand global network connectivity

Air transport IT provider to enhance airline’s operations with high-speed connectivity across 51 airports worldwide, optimising access to cloud technology Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

StarHub, Nokia partner on network APIs to drive 5G, 4G application development

Telco and comms tech provider target new applications for enterprises in use cases such as banking, finance, ports and online streaming through Network as Code platform developer portal Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Fibre broadband network reaches half of Scotland 

UK’s leading broadband provider says research shows gigabit digital upgrade could generate £4bn for Scottish economy and help to reverse depopulation Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

IOWN sets focus on go-to-market, proof of concept optical in 2025

Next-gen networking project reveals focus for 2025, including early adoption use cases, go-to-market activities and wider industry collaboration Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Logitech looks for sweet spot in office collaboration

Office tech provider looks to support next generation of hybrid work model for those in return-to-office mode with multipurpose tool to help IT leaders and workplace facilities managers Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Console Connect, Zenlayer extend API connected global ecosystem

Partnership to combine carrier-grade network with expertise in edge computing and low-latency networking to create one-stop connectivity offering for customers Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

E&, DE-CIX create Middle East SmartHub internet exchange

Middle East telco partners with internet exchange operator to boost regional datacentre connectivity, with Fujairah hosting largest submarine cable landing station and new locations for Dubai Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Telxius enhances global Ethernet service with next-gen optics

Global connectivity provider deploys advanced optical pluggables to power the Carrier Ethernet service upgrade, allowing businesses to scale bandwidth between 50Mbps and 100Gbps-plus Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

How smartphones are transforming global health

Shyam Gollakota, winner of the 2024 Infosys Prize in Engineering and Computer Science, is bringing medical care to underserved communities through with smartphone-based diagnostic tools Continue Reading

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• Kavitha Srinivasa

DriveNets, Fujitsu, UfiSpace join forces to support optical net development

Consortium of optical technology providers come together to accelerate open network roll-outs and support NTT-driven next-generation optical network infrastructure programme, testing and certification of multiple products Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Telstra International unveils network of the future vision

Progress revealed in creating next-gen infrastructure including simplification of architecture, cloudifying infrastructure layer, implementing autonomous operation and removal of legacy platforms Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Openreach nears million mark in copper stop sell scheme

UK’s largest telco reveals extent of progress in network transformation programme to make full-fibre network available to more than 14 million homes and businesses by the end of 2027 Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Ascentae, Utelogy unite to enhance collaboration and productivity

Strategic partnership looks to create ‘innovative’ workplace services that enhance collaboration and productivity, providing a unified platform for managing AV and UC environments Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

UK’s altnets further fibre roll-out

UK’s leading and second-leading alternative broadband providers report strong end of year for fibre network deployment Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Freshwave seeds 5G agritech innovation at National Robotarium

Centre for robotics, AI and automated technologies teams with connectivity firm to investigate and test robotics on private 5G networks for tomorrow’s agriculture industry Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Three UK sets out to build largest mobile packet core in Europe

Soon-to-merge operator announces major technology roll-out across Europe with next-generation cloud-native core network – claimed to be largest in Europe – more than tripling its core capacity to 9Tbps Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

EXA enters into agreement to acquire Aqua Comms

Dedicated digital infrastructure provider acquires subsea service provider Aqua Comms Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Singtel’s 5G network slicing to boost Singapore’s defence and security

Singapore’s defence and security technology agencies will leverage Singtel’s 5G network slicing technology nationwide to combat evolving security threats and enhance national security Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

Smart metering reaches 20 million premises across Britain

UK-wide smart metering network is now connected to more than 20 million homes and small businesses, reaching more than 33 million smart meters, as part of a plan to deliver meaningful benefits to Britain and its energy consumers Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

LightSpeed, Neos expand connectivity across Midlands, East of England

Critical network infrastructure firm teams with high-speed broadband provider to bolster FTTH and wholesale services Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Zoom enhances Team Chat to streamline collaboration

Zoom updates productivity tool to include a sidebar to organise and streamline chat communication, support for code blocks and in-line code, and AI Companion integrations to help users improve productivity Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

TenneT deploys optical network offshore in North Sea to boost output

Leading European offshore transmission systems operator deploys critical optical networking technology for eight new 2-gigawatt platforms in the Dutch North Sea to deliver green energy to land Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Comms, tech providers drive cross-border 5G highway in France, Germany

5G Autobahn to Autoroute project to connect the cities of Metz in France to Saarbrücken in Germany with advanced mobility Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Sunderland self-driving bus project gains autonomy provider

Oxford-based connected vehicle software provider announced as key partner for autonomous transport initiative Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

BT unveils 5G Standalone network slicing deployment first in Belfast

UK’s leading telco BT announced the first real-world deployment of 5G Standalone network slicing capabilities in a slicing trial that brought payments to Belfast Christmas Market in December 2024 Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

UK Home Office reveals new approach to deliver Emergency Services Network

IT partners announced to get over-budget emergency services communications network back on track Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Nexfibre calls for regulatory action on Openreach’s broadband overreach

UK fibre provider publishes report urging regulatory consistency for broadband industry, including maintaining restrictions on market leader to avoid ‘harming investment, innovation and the progress’ of full-fibre roll-out Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

GSMA: European 5G future at crossroads

Mobile Economy Europe report forecasts 5G adoption in Europe to soar to 80% by 2030, boosting the economy by €164bn, but policy reforms are key to securing critical network investment Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

JLR and Tata team to deliver smarter, data-driven, connected cars

Jaguar Land Rover partners with digital ecosystem enabler to ‘supercharge’ next-generation vehicle connectivity with real-time vehicle location services, smarter driving experiences and increased software-over-the-air updates Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

NBN boost: A$3bn to upgrade internet speeds for millions

The Australian government is investing A$3bn to upgrade Australia’s fibre-to-the-node network, bringing faster internet speeds to hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

Connectivity second only to location in property-leasing decisions

Study from neutral host providers discovers how Wi-Fi and cellular connectivity have overtaken traditional priorities such as price and amenities as top considerations for businesses choosing commercial properties Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Harwell Science and Innovation Campus deploys private 5G connectivity

Technology laboratories, startups and research institutions at leading UK research facility are set to benefit from private 5G network connectivity Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Internet of things management platform market breaks $1bn barrier in 2024

Study finds IoT connectivity management platforms facing headwinds, with suppliers exiting industry and others rethinking product and pricing strategies Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Ericsson enhances enterprise 5G portfolio with generative AI virtual expert

Comms tech provider looks to simplify network operations through launch of generative AI-based virtual expert designed to enhance enterprise 5G network administration Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

HPE opens shop for retail-ready networks

Security-first, AI-powered capabilities said to help retailers improve customer experience and operational efficiency, detecting negative impacts and transmitting remedies to improve the omnichannel experience Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Virgin Media O2 to begin 3G switch-off in April 2025

City of Durham to become first part of operator’s plan to focus on 4G and 5G, and deliver faster and more reliable connectivity for customers by moving away from legacy mobile Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

CityFibre, nexfibre accelerate roll-out of UK gigabit project

VMO2 joint venture claims to reach key milestone in its mission of delivering full-fibre network to previously underserved UK areas faster than any other operator while UK’s largest independent provider kicks off work in East and West Sussex Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Gramedia speeds up inventory checks with RFID

Indonesian bookstore giant has sped up inventory checks, minimised shrinkage and improved customer experience with RFID-powered checkout kiosks and exit gates Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget