Networking and communication
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News
08 Jul 2025
UK among worst performers in Europe for fundamental 5G metrics
Study from mobile network testing firm uncovers gaps in UK 5G performance compared with European leaders, with ‘significant’ disparity between theoretical population coverage and the daily reality for millions of users Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
08 Jul 2025
Vodafone sees Glastonbury mobile data traffic usage rise 25%
Official connectivity partner of the UK’s leading music festival reveals massive year-on-year uptick in mobile data traffic, and strong demand for official app and embedded subscriber identity module offer Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Feature
01 May 2020
Unified communications: The key to prospering in the new working reality of Covid-19
Covid-19 lockdowns are causing a collective rethink in the way companies operate, with unified communications transformed from a nice-to-have to a business essential as remote working becomes the new normal Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
- 30 Apr 2020
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News
30 Apr 2020
Stark digital divide in US internet speed amid Covid-19 crisis
Over a fifth of connections in lower income brackets in the US do not have ‘acceptable’ internet performance for work and school during the coronavirus lockdown, but ISPs’ expansion of available bandwidth for these communities noticeably improves online speed Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Blog Post
30 Apr 2020
Moogsoft widens AIOps to build the ‘virtual NOC’
Artificial Intelligence IT Operations (AIOps) company Moogsoft has come forward with version 8.0 of its Moogsoft Enterprise product. This is software designed to serve IT Ops and DevOps teams as ... Continue Reading
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News
30 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: Young employees struggle with remote working
Communications tools identified as key pain point and hindering productivity for young UK workers Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
29 Apr 2020
Infovista claims SD-WAN implementation game changer with transparent hybrid technology
Application-aware SD-WAN technology provider introduces additional capabilities to ‘dramatically’ simplify migration and hasten transition to software-defined networking Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
29 Apr 2020
IMDA to issue 5G spectrum to Singtel and StarHub-M1 venture
Singapore’s telco regulator will award 5G spectrum to major operators whose proposals have exceeded its requirements in some cases Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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News
29 Apr 2020
IT Priorities 2020: SD-WAN soars as collaboration and communications no longer on back burner
At the start of the year, networking professionals looked likely to invest in monitoring, converged architectures and WAN technologies, while unified communications was in decline and collaboration of minimal interest Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
29 Apr 2020
Nokia closes capacity and customer experience tech deal with Bharti Airtel
Third-largest telco in the world’s second-largest telecoms market takes up Nokia Single Radio Access Network to enhance capacity and improve 5G readiness Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
29 Apr 2020
Zoom chooses Oracle IaaS as core cloud infrastructure provider
Zoom has chosen Oracle Cloud Infrastructure to deliver its online video meetings service as usage has spiked due to the Covid-19 coronavirus public health crisis Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Enterprise Applications Editor
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News
28 Apr 2020
Ericsson scores further 5G RAN win with True Corporation Thailand
Thai comms operator engages the Swedish technology provider to enable smooth, fast and cost-effective 5G network evolution in three regions Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
28 Apr 2020
Under the spotlight, video apps rush to strengthen security
Most popular videoconferencing applications now meet Mozilla’s minimum security standards, with fierce competition and public pressure driving rapid improvement Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
28 Apr 2020
Adtran initiates software-defined access network project, advances the smart home experience
Partnerships with Orange and Plume will evaluate and test SDN-based programming for next-gen fibre access networks, and boost customer experience management of Wi-Fi-enabled services Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
28 Apr 2020
APAC edge computing market set to grow
China and Japan will account for the lion’s share of Asia-Pacific’s edge computing market as more organisations in the region look to streamline processes and improve productivity Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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Feature
27 Apr 2020
ISPs rely on capacity for COVID-19 internet traffic spikes
As COVID-19 causes surges in internet traffic, internet and network providers have responded by increasing capacity and installing more fiber. So far, it's worked. Continue Reading
By- Jennifer English, Editorial Director
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News
27 Apr 2020
Microsoft patches .gif file vulnerability in Teams
Vulnerability could have enabled cyber criminals to use a malicious .gif file to scrape user data and take over Teams accounts Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
27 Apr 2020
Potential near £70bn boost to British economy from gigabit broadband
Research shows that delivering ‘Gigabit Britain’ could provide over £50bn gross value added to the economy in five years, growing to £68.8bn in 2030, but suppliers warn that more must be done to turn broadband ambition into reality Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
27 Apr 2020
How Vonage is riding the e-commerce wave in Asia
The surge in online sales across Asia has boosted demand for cloud-based communications services as more e-commerce players look to integrate text messaging, voice and video into customer engagement platforms Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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News
27 Apr 2020
Australia’s CovidSafe app debuts, source codes to follow
Australia’s contact tracing app has been downloaded more than 1.1 million times, even as privacy concerns linger on Continue Reading
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News
24 Apr 2020
Wireless stakeholders cheer ‘historic’ FCC Wi-Fi 6GHz spectrum allocation decision
US broadcast and telecoms regulator confirms proposal lauded as a milestone moment that will no less than supercharge connectivity Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
24 Apr 2020
NHSX reveals full details of UK Covid-19 contact-tracing strategy
National Health Service’s digital innovation unit aims to allay fears over privacy and confidentiality in forthcoming contract-tracing app Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
24 Apr 2020
European fibre roll-outs speed up
European fibre-to-the-home and fibre-to-the-building coverage maintains a positive growth trend, with subscribers increasing by 15% since September 2018 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
23 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: RAF flies in for UK contact tracing app test
NHS announces test at air base of app designed to alert users of the close proximity of those carrying or having symptoms of Covid-19 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
23 Apr 2020
Public authorities set to receive expanded surveillance powers
UK government wants to extend the number of public authorities able to obtain communications data using mass surveillance Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
23 Apr 2020
5,400% growth forecast for enterprises using WhatsApp Business APIs
Unprecedented and extraordinary growth forecast for business version of WhatsApp, with growth from just 992 to 55,000 users expected over the next five years Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
23 Apr 2020
ABB Power plugs into Ericsson 5G tech to increase factory productivity
Ericsson gears up for the post-coronavirus world with confidence in 5G and reveals project for its 5G-ready Industry Connect with global leader in power technology Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
23 Apr 2020
Zoom to roll out fresh cyber security updates
New features include support for advanced AES 256-bit encryption Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
23 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: Surge in Wi-Fi upload traffic shows need for advanced Wi-Fi adoption
Prolonged home working will see home networks, based on older Wi-Fi technologies rather than the likes of Wi-Fi 6, put under intolerable strain, warns analyst Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
22 Apr 2020
Cisco, Google Cloud plan application-centric multicloud networking fabric
Tech giants unite to address current systems’ perceived lack of capability to signal service level requests dynamically and offer full WAN application integration with cloud workloads Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
22 Apr 2020
Application performance for remote workers becomes primary network issue for businesses
When it comes to WAN, cost diminishes in importance, while dealing with complexity increases, as more firms spread reach to more locations Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
22 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: German networks take the extra strain from social distancing
Network performance and customer experience monitoring firm finds German networks coping with masses of online home users despite some degradations since the start of social distancing and stay-at-home policies Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
22 Apr 2020
How DBS is reaping the dividends of digital transformation
At DBS Bank, the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak has demonstrated the value of technology and the investments it made over the past decade to modernise its technology stack Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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News
21 Apr 2020
Covid-19 outbreak sees first-quarter revenues flatten for Huawei
Chinese networking mega-firm endures tough first quarter, but pledges that it will ride out the coronavirus storm Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
21 Apr 2020
Collaboration and communications get richer as Covid-19 ushers in new working reality
Covid-19 lockdowns bring about collective rethink in the way we work, with remote video becoming normalised and a potential change in the way effectiveness is measured Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
20 Apr 2020
NCSC launches coronavirus cyber security campaign
The National Cyber Security Centre has launched a reporting service for scam emails as part of a campaign to help people protect themselves from cyber criminals exploiting the pandemic Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Tip
20 Apr 2020
How ISPs and operators ensure network quality in a pandemic
COVID-19 has caused a spike in remote workers, increased internet usage and traffic surges. Here's how ISPs and telecom operators plan for continuity and quality during the pandemic. Continue Reading
By- Tom Nolle, Andover Intel
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News
20 Apr 2020
INCA: UK gigabit broadband progress more important than ever
Trade body for independent network providers calls for progress toward the delivery of ultrafast broadband to all parts of the UK to continue despite the current Covid-19 lockdown conditions Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
20 Apr 2020
Zoom and WebEx users targeted by credential stealing attempts
Videoconferencing apps such as Zoom and Cisco’s WebEx are being targeted by cyber criminals trying to steal users’ personal data Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Podcast
20 Apr 2020
Podcast: The Computer Weekly Downtime Upload – Episode 54
In this week’s episode of the Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast, Caroline Donnelly, Clare McDonald and Brian McKenna talk about the likely legacy of lockdown for working lives, the mental health impact of the public health crisis, and how data scientists are looking to help by identifying signals of economic recovery. Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
- Brian McKenna, Enterprise Applications Editor
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News
20 Apr 2020
Ada Lovelace Institute questions effectiveness of UK contact-tracing strategy
Independent study institute for user-focused data and AI solutions argues that NHS Covid-19 tracking plans will not be effective unless action is taken to address technical limitations Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
20 Apr 2020
CIO interview: Jason Oliver, IT director, University of Sussex
Imagine taking a year to formulate a digital transformation plan – then having to implement much of it in two weeks when the coronavirus hit. For the Sussex University IT chief, there’s even more to do now Continue Reading
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News
17 Apr 2020
Ofcom publishes technical data debunking 5G links to Covid-19
Ofcom makes latest response to the unfounded and dangerous fake news suggesting links between 5G networks and coronavirus Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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17 Apr 2020
Will 5G turn Langkawi into world’s first smart island?
Malaysia telco TM is set to transform Malaysia’s Langkawi archipelago with a 5G testbed that will pave the way for 5G services across the country Continue Reading
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E-Zine
17 Apr 2020
CW ANZ: Trend Watch on communications infrastructure
In this handbook, Computer Weekly looks at how Australia’s bushfires impacted its telecoms networks and the increase in SD-WAN adoption in Asia-Pacific Continue Reading
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17 Apr 2020
Cloud and 5G to drive SD-WAN adoption in APAC, says Silver Peak
Cloud migration and 5G services will boost the uptake of SD-WAN in a region where some markets are still in the early adopter phase Continue Reading
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17 Apr 2020
Australian wildfires take toll on telco networks
Major telco networks in Australia were disrupted by power cuts resulting from devastating bushfires, raising questions about the resilience of the country’s communications infrastructure Continue Reading
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News
17 Apr 2020
Fifth of UK small businesses concerned about prolonged remote working
Small firms find the potential prospect of indefinite working from home a major challenge to future business Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
17 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: Big hit to European 5G as smartphone industry set for sharpest falls in 20 years
Screeching halt to telecoms money truck predicted for 2020 as Covid-19 outbreak impacts phone production and 5G roll-out Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
17 Apr 2020
Verizon Business zooms in to acquire conferencing company BlueJeans
With conferencing and collaboration rocketing due to the Covid-19 outbreak and no real end in sight to the increased usage, Verizon swoops in to acquire conference applications provider BlueJeans Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Opinion
17 Apr 2020
What if we find we rather like this working from home thing?
Sometimes it takes a major economic shock to change the accepted wisdom of economics and work – our working life after the coronavirus crisis might be very different Continue Reading
By- Tim Worstall, Adam Smith Institute
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News
17 Apr 2020
EU warns no compromise on privacy as NHS clashes with tech firms on contact tracing
EU and UK regulators express data privacy concerns days after Silicon Valley giants announce collaboration on contact-tracing apps to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 coronavirus Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
16 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: Telcos in developed markets to lose more than $40bn
Big increases in unemployment will see a 3.4% decline in telecoms revenue this year, with the negative impact to persist for the next 12 months, says analyst Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
16 Apr 2020
Nuage Networks declares SD-WAN first for desktop, mobile and IoT devices
Nokia subsidiary integrates Asavie SD Edge to allow enterprise IT managers to extend security policies beyond branch to mobile users and connected devices Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
16 Apr 2020
Coronavirus shines spotlight on mobile connectivity
Mobile operators in Asia-Pacific are playing their part in the fight against Covid-19, even as some of them are facing roadblocks in rolling out 5G networks Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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News
16 Apr 2020
Orange expands mesh Wi-Fi into Belgium, reinforces marine service capabilities
SoftAtHome’s mesh Wi-Fi now available for Orange Belgium customers while Orange ship begins undersea cabling survey work off coast of Sicily Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
16 Apr 2020
BT inks Ericsson 5G supply deal but delays schedule to replace Huawei kit
UK telco engages Swedish tech firm to deploy cloud-native dual-mode 5G core, but rows back on deadline to remove all Huawei technology from mobile core by end of year Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
15 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: Standard Chartered bans employees from Zoom
Standard Chartered is the first bank to have instructed its staff to refrain from using Zoom Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
15 Apr 2020
Managed services rev up revenues for SD-WAN in fourth quarter of 2019
Analyst Omdia highlights the steady transition in 2019 from hardware-based to software-defined networking and predicts good times despite Covid-19 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
15 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: Researcher finds security vulnerability in Slack
Some common assumptions about the security of cloud-based messaging platform Slack may not be entirely accurate, says an Alien Labs researcher Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
15 Apr 2020
Samsung claims 4.3Gbps 5G speed breakthrough
Korean tech giant’s latest lab demonstration uses MU-MIMO technology to showcase 5G’s potentially vast capacity, new radio, NR, 28GHz access unit Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
15 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: Apple and Google unite for contact tracing technology
Silicon Valley giants announce collaboration to prevent the spread of Coronavirus Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
15 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: More than two-fifths of employees likely to continue remote working after pandemic
Research firm Gartner offers guide to managing remote workers during Covid-19 pandemic as new normal for work emerges Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
14 Apr 2020
Three changes to office work post-coronavirus
While it’s early days, experts believe the coronavirus pandemic could change working practices. We investigate Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
14 Apr 2020
WHO wades into UK fake 5G Covid-19 links row as regulator probes leading broadcaster
World Health Organization publishes myth-buster guide to Covid-19 as Ofcom investigates remarks made on leading ITV programme casting doubt on media proof of fake news Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
14 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: European network traffic curves flatten but security issues increase
Nokia research finds networks are taking the strain despite a huge increase in upstream traffic during the day from videoconferencing and downstream during weekends from video-on-demand Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Feature
14 Apr 2020
Australian firms soldier on amid Covid-19 outbreak
From the largest financial institutions to small companies, Aussie firms have been dialling up their use of technology tools to keep their businesses humming during the coronavirus pandemic Continue Reading
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News
14 Apr 2020
Apple and Netflix most imitated brands in phishing attacks
A new report highlights the brands which are being most frequently spoofed by cyber criminals in phishing attacks Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
14 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: Zoom user credentials for sale on dark web
IntSight researchers say they have found a database containing thousands of Zoom usernames and passwords being sold on the dark web Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
14 Apr 2020
UK altnets increase full-fibre coverage by 50%
Independent network providers notch up notable year in 2019 as fibre access for all becomes political hot potato Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
14 Apr 2020
Coronavirus puts brakes on 5G core deployments
Research firm identifies short- and long-term impacts that global pandemic will have on 5G core and edge networks Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Tip
13 Apr 2020
Evolution of cellular 5G backhaul architecture faces challenges
Backhaul has become trendy again and for good reason. 5G backhaul architecture means network architects will have to reconsider how their networks can handle 1 Gbps speeds. Continue Reading
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News
13 Apr 2020
How Singapore’s Niometrics is changing network analytics
By extracting granular data and emphasising privacy protection, Niometrics’ network analytics technology is being put through its paces in a variety of use cases Continue Reading
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News
10 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: Warning over surge in Zoom security incidents
Check Point researchers have observed a surge in suspicious Zoom domains as cyber criminals target popular remote working and collaboration tools Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Tip
09 Apr 2020
How Wi-Fi experts can help during times of crisis management
When faced with disaster response, wireless network professionals can volunteer their Wi-Fi skills and advise friends and family about home network security. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
09 Apr 2020
I’m a celebrity...Let me monger fear!
We’ve all been in Amanda Holden’s shoes. One minute, someone’s sending you a petition explicitly linking 5G to Covid-19; the next, you’re accidentally sharing it with 1.9 million Twitter followers. ... Continue Reading
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News
09 Apr 2020
Omdia: New norm for working set to have ‘dramatic’ implications for collaboration industry
Analyst recalibrates expectations for collaboration and conferencing tools, forecasting transformational upsurge in use that could change the world of work, with home broadband being a business lifeblood Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
09 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: Zoom restricted or banned at multiple organisations
Use of videoconferencing tool has been banned at Google and in parts of the German and US governments Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Tip
09 Apr 2020
Software-based routing on its way to become the new normal
SD-WAN took the networking world by storm, and software-based routing aims to do the same in the router market. Here's what to expect from the move to software. Continue Reading
By- Lee Doyle, Doyle Research
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News
09 Apr 2020
Cato Networks seals significant investment to take SASE forward
More validation for secure access service edge solutions as SD-WAN provider scoops cash injection Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
08 Apr 2020
Vodafone taps VMware to complete European roll-out of network virtual infrastructure
Operator taps virtual infrastructure firm to add last piece of pan-European digital infrastructure architecture and gain agility and flexibility Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
08 Apr 2020
Mobile operator community and academics use smartphone power to fight Covid-19
Vodafone Foundation and scientists at Imperial College London are using a smartphone app to aid coronavirus research Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
08 Apr 2020
Australian open source project to expand global reach
Data61’s open source seL4 microkernel project will be supported by a new foundation created under the auspices of the Linux Foundation Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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News
08 Apr 2020
Samsung, AWS claim world’s first mission-critical comms video call
MCPTX solution powered by leading cloud platform said to enable first responders to accurately assess vital moments using voice, data and video calls Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
08 Apr 2020
Cellwize aims for 5G network efficiency high note with Chime
Cloud-based open RAN automation platform claimed to bring required flexibility and speed to accelerate 5G networks development Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
07 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: Home business opportunity knocks for consumer IoT suppliers
Internet-of-things manufacturers see a huge new market opening up from the millions of new enterprise customers working from home Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Answer
07 Apr 2020
SNMP vs. CMIP: What's the difference?
While SNMP and CMIP originally competed as network management protocols in the 1980s, SNMP has emerged as the more relevant protocol, largely due to its simplicity. Continue Reading
By- David Jacobs, The Jacobs Group
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News
07 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: Criminals using Zoom installer to spread cryptominer
Videoconferencing application targeted to deliver cryptomining malware to unsuspecting victims Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
07 Apr 2020
Covid-19 to hamper short-term growth but mobility-as-a-service to rebound in 2021
Despite expected restricted growth this year of platforms that integrate different transport services – including buses, taxis, rail and metro – into a single app, a dramatic return for MaaS is expected in the six years to 2027 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
07 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: Soaring collaboration app uptake sees home workers clock on for longer hours
Number of people online during working day more than doubles since end of January and growth in demand for business apps reaches record levels, fuelled by conferencing applications Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
07 Apr 2020
BCS calls for IT recognition in coronavirus response
Campaign launched by BCS aims to recognise the importance of IT staff in keeping UK workers connected during the coronavirus crisis Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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Opinion
06 Apr 2020
How free Wi-Fi hotspots help in emergency response situations
Emergency and disaster response require teamwork among businesses, governments and community groups. In these times, free Wi-Fi hotspots help people feel connected. Continue Reading
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News
06 Apr 2020
Liverpool top of the league for mobile business usage in UK
Merseyside rated as the sweetest of sweet spots for business wireless connectivity Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Blog Post
06 Apr 2020
Celebrate IT Heroes
While questions are being asked of the government over its coronavirus exit strategy, one thing is clear: large parts of the UK workforce are able to work remotely, thanks to the efforts of IT ... Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
06 Apr 2020
UK government, mobile trade association, operators slam attacks on UK 5G masts
Criminal damage to phone masts and abuse of telecoms engineers condemned as the product of “crackpot” online conspiracy theories Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
06 Apr 2020
Wireless industry hails FCC spectrum announcement as game changer for Wi-Fi 6
Proposed opening of the 6GHz band to Wi-Fi 6 technology in US set to provide more capacity than all other current Wi-Fi bands put together Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
05 Apr 2020
Google data shows high interest in security and remote working
An analysis of the most Googled technology terms during the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the scale of the cyber security challenge presented by the crisis Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
03 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: Video calling, collaboration applications usage rise steeply in UK homes
A survey from EY finds Covid-19 outbreak is already causing a shift in UK households’ digital activity, with many people trying online services for the first time, and video calling at the forefront of applications Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Opinion
03 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: What does the ‘new normal’ mean for how we work?
Examining the long-term impact of the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic on the world of work, security, privacy and networks Continue Reading
By- Cate Pye, PA Consulting
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News
03 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: Vodafone confident of staying on the line
The coronavirus outbreak has caused the UK’s pattern of working behaviours to change completely – and network operators are confident they can cope Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
03 Apr 2020
Transatel takes global connected vehicle platform on the road
NTT subsidiary offers eSIM-capable, cellular technology for global IoT connectivity with Internet of Vehicles system designed to solve vehicle manufacturers’ greatest challenges Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly