Networking and communication

Spry cancels out P&J Arena dead zones with multi-operator 4G coverage

Tech supplier installs smart mobile signal booster in Aberdeen to ensure high-speed data connectivity for live video streaming and social media activities Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Gates Foundation mobile money projects in developing world to go live this year

Mobile money projects aim to give millions of the world’s poorest people access to financial services Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Liberty Global Europe shakes up executive leadership

UPC Switzerland chief executive flies in to take financial reins at Virgin Media in UK while former UPC Netherlands boss takes over Swiss and select eastern European operations Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Cerence, LG drive into AI-powered connected car platform

Artificial intelligence will enhance in-car experiences through voice commands to allow drivers and passengers to have far more control over car functions Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Threat landscape grew in complexity in 2019, no respite in sight

Check Point’s annual state of security report shares some 2019 trends and looks ahead to 2020 Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Global used smartphone market set to grow 17.6% year-on-year

Questions may be asked of the longevity of steep growth in the new smartphone arena, but research finds no signs of slowing down across the used market Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Openreach extends free fibre installation scheme for UK home developers

UK broadband infrastructure provider drops the threshold for free eligibility to its fibre delivery scheme for new-build houses from 30 to 20 homes Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Vodafone extends UK 5G reach and introduces 5G roaming to Ireland

Leading UK mobile operator claims 5G tech first and broadens 5G reach across UK and into the Republic of Ireland Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Maxis and Huawei team up on 5G as Malaysia outlines spectrum allocation plan

Maxis's partnership with Huawei to develop 5G use cases and services comes on the heels of Malaysia's recently announced spectrum allocation plan Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

Extreme Networks claims Wi-Fi 6 a game changer for US sports stadiums

Cloud-driven networking technology and services company rolls out Wi-Fi 6 technology for Tennessee Titans, Houston Dynamo and Dash, Leeds Beckett University and West Texas A&M Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Cyber criminals spend three months lurking in target networks

Cyber criminals are spending longer hiding in target networks before launching their attacks, as more organised groups turn to business disruption to achieve their objectives Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

EE scoops top rating in UK mobile connectivity assessment

BT subsidiary wins top spot in UK mobile quality benchmark survey for sixth time running Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

MLL Telecom appoints new CEO

Shaun Ledgerwood succeeds Gary Marven as chief executive as network services provider seeks to maintain momentum as a technology supplier to public and private sector organisations Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Cisco unveils plans for internet of the future

Online technology giant Cisco introduces platform for the internet of the future based on $5bn of investment in areas covering silicon, optics and software, bringing the ability to support massively scaled enterprise networks and 5G networks. Continue Reading

Building the internet of the future

In this week’s Computer Weekly, Cisco unveils the $5bn platform that it believes will be the future of the internet – we look through the details. The McLaren Formula One team discusses how IoT and data analytics have been key to its revival on the track. And we examine the importance of diversity in software development. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

The challenge of metadata at the edge

Nelson Petracek, chief technology officer at Tibco  says that one of the issues in deploying and managing edge computing devices is how will the device metadata be managed and governed. Such ... Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Sextortion campaign hits Nest home security cameras

Owners of Google’s Nest home security cameras are being targeted in a sextortion scam by criminals playing on fears over IoT security Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Samsung boosts US 5G expansion with TeleWorld acquisition

South Korean giant buys US network services provider in the latest initiative designed to advance its 5G network development Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Plan for simplicity when approaching HCI networking

HCI networking isn't as easy as plugging cables in and hoping the HCI system works. IT teams need to strategize around capacity and resiliency to achieve true simplification. Continue Reading

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• John Burke, Nemertes Research

SK Telecom gets close to the edge with global MEC task force

As operators’ remits expand beyond providing mobile connectivity to offering new value based on infrastructure, leading Korean operator announces mobile edge computing association Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Asia-Pacific to lead 5G technology adoption to 2024

GlobalData analysis predicts that in the 5G era, Asia will lead the field and will hold half of 5G subscriptions globally by 2024 Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Virtual broadband connections to pass 500 billion by 2025

Virtualisation booms in broadband as infrastructures have evolved to higher speeds through technical advances in terminating equipment and increased penetration of fibre, but operators are now running out of road for further improvements Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

US, South Korea to drive 5G to reach 1.5 billion users by 2025

Aggressive pricing strategies and extensive device support, especially in the US and Korea, set to drive an explosion in 5G uptake over the next five years Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

TIM becomes first European operator to break 2Gbps 5G barrier

Italian operator takes advantage of acquired spectrum to break 5G network speed barrier using technology from Ericsson and Qualcomm Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

2020 The year of VOIP assisted on-line fraud

The Internet as we know began with a DARPA three way trial of Voice over IP using a Packet Radio Van to simulate the needs of the military for secure mobile communications. The wheel has come full ... Continue Reading

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• Philip Virgo, Winsafe Ltd

‘Meaningful’ supplier, tech competition to drive down 5G smartphone prices throughout 2020

Analyst Ovum believes that healthy rivalry between brand manufacturers and multiple modem sources will likely provide a spur to drive down retail price of 5G-compatible products Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Scottish government misses national superfast broadband target

SNP government admits failing to meet ambitious target to roll out broadband of at least 30Mbps to all Scottish homes and businesses by 2021 Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Portsmouth City Council taps MLL Telecom for future network

Initiative designed to offer schools, residents and businesses a fibre framework that will support existing and future digital services Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Queen’s University Belfast and Rakuten Mobile set up edge computing hub

Aiming to boost its plans to make truly autonomous networks a reality, Japanese operator Rakuten opens a new lab in collaboration with Queen’s University Belfast to develop edge computing hub Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

The rise of 5G, entertainment in cars and increased focus on privacy

This is a guest post by Srinivasan CR, chief digital officer, Tata Communications No matter how much technology keeps evolving, making predictions about the future is always a risky business. But ... Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

Travelex hackers threaten to sell credit card data on dark web

Sodinokibi cyber gangsters have threatened to sell Travelex customers’ private data on a Russian underground cyber crime forum if it fails to pay a $6m ransom Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

Nokia notches 63 commercial 5G tech equipment deals

Finnish comms giant reveals huge strides in 5G essential technology deployment around the world Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

5G roll-out no guarantee of smartphone upgrade bonanza

5G’s network success more or less guaranteed, but same can’t be said for 5G smartphones in short term as study finds only 30-40% of those in major markets such as the US, Europe and Australia likely to result in upgrade, while over 50% likely to do so in China Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

UK government begins legal process to bring about full-fibre roll-out

First steps on the legislative journey for UK government to make good on election commitments to bring full fibre across the UK Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

ITS to fast-track full-fibre roll-out gains with £45m investment

Gigabit network operator ITS plans to use latest funding to move into several new areas across the UK to build full-fibre networks which will pass at least 200,000 premises Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

KCOM makes £100m full-fibre investment

Operator for UK’s first full-fibre city looks to spread full-fibre reach to surrounding areas with network that is said to have produced estimated cumulative economic impact of more than £469m Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

CW Middle East: Digital leads the way for Abu Dhabi oil giant

The state-owned Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) is transforming its business through digital projects that range from deciding where to drill for oil and gas, to helping the company decide where to sell its final products. Also find out in this issue why the UAE is setting up a university dedicated to artificial intelligence, and read an interview with Mohamed Sater, head of IT at Bahrain sovereign wealth fund Mumtalakat. Continue Reading

AWS finds growth in Australia amid maturing cloud market

Edge computing, the internet of things and contact centre services are some of the key growth areas for Amazon Web Services in Australia Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

Extreme Networks simplifies retail cloud networks

New turnkey network solutions give retail chains and franchises ability to automate set-up and management of network connectivity with large scale Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Risk & Assurance Group joins i3forum to combat telecoms fraud

Telecoms risk information and advice service signs up as latest partner member in not-for-profit industry body that brings together the international carrier ecosystem to enable and accelerate transformation Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Poor UK internet connectivity and technology cited as hampering SME productivity

Study suggests small businesses could be losing out on two and a half working weeks a year from employees because of unreliable internet connections and technology issues Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Reinventing the ball

Samsung may have rattled through a number of new technologies in its CES 2020 keynote, but Ballie quite simply stole the show. The very next day, Downtime interviewed several etymologists to try to ... Continue Reading

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• Ryan Priest

Ofcom announces plans to ‘supercharge’ investment in fibre broadband

Regulator says proposals to upgrade UK broadband infrastructure will transform the business case for national full-fibre investment in towns, cities and villages Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Qualcomm gets into gear with autonomous vehicle platform and forges in-vehicle tech partnerships

Chip giant hits the road with new platform to address the complexity of autonomous driving and advanced driver-assistance systems while forging partnership with company specialising in helping launch in-vehicle infotainment systems, telematics and digital clusters to automakers Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Wi-Fi 6 glossary of 12 important terms and phrases

This Wi-Fi 6 glossary delves into various features and capabilities the new generation of Wi-Fi technology offers, as well as what organizations can expect from Wi-Fi 6 devices. Continue Reading

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• Michaela Goss, Senior Site Editor

Telco revs set to increase, but suppliers face critical challenges in 2020

Potential good times set to roll for telecoms industry in 2020, with SD-WAN first deployments of 5G, but NB-IoT needs to gain traction to stay relevant, says research Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

China Broadcasting Network begins 5G services

China’s national radio and TV network operator becomes fourth company to offer 5G services in the country, serving the cities of Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai and Shenzhen Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Etisalat unveils MENA’s first OpenRAN network and launches UCC suite

Leading MENA telco makes key move in transforming its network to software-based solution hub and introduces a collaboration suite to aid small businesses in the region with digital transformation journey Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Klaxoon claims mobile workspace first as multi-team projects become the norm

As new working methods and increased remote working make effective meetings more challenging, Klaxoon offers a new collaboration system Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

More than 30 million smart street lights by 2023, predicts study

Glowing future for global connected industry over the next three years as adoption of LPWA technologies such as NB-IoT and LoRa grows quickly Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Qualcomm and ZTE claim 5G landmark with voice-over-NR call

Successful 5G VoNR calls sees tech companies declare an important step towards the commercial use of 5G voice experiences Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

OTT challenge to see mobile operators lose voice over next five years

Harsh times predicted for voice services over the next five years as revenues are expected to nearly halve, but operators stand to be partially offset by nascent 5G-based offers Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Cyber gangsters demand payment from Travelex after ‘Sodinokibi’ attack

Cyber criminals are demanding payment to decrypt Travelex’s computer files after a devastating malware attack. New questions have been raised about the security of Travelex’s computer network after it emerged the company waited eight months to patch vulnerable VPN servers Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

Life on the edge: A new world for data

Edge computing is regarded as the next frontier for data, with rapid growth expected in the market. We assess the prospects Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

The new reality of 5G

5G’s development has been driven by a variety of use cases leading to a multi-service capability – a network of networks. But what is the reality of this, and how is it expected to change as we move forward? Continue Reading

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• Tim Wright, Institute of Telecommunications Professionals

Suspected ransomware attack causes worldwide disruption for Travelex

Travelex switches off computer systems and resorts to cash-only currency sales after malware attack. Insiders claim the currency exchange chain has been hit by ransomware which has left critical files containing customer data encrypted Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

7 key SD-branch trends to expect in 2020

New year, new developments. See what's new with SD-branch in 2020, including security advancements and how technologies such as Wi-Fi 6 and 5G will affect branch offices. Continue Reading

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• Lee Doyle, Doyle Research

Xiaomi makes big bet on 5G, IoT and partners to advance wireless file transfer

Leading Chinese device manufacturer Xiaomi builds on strong end to 2019 and starts decade with wireless alliance and ambition to cement leadership in 5G, the internet of things and artificial intelligence Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Ericsson reveals plans for 5G, IoT – and self-driving buses

World’s third biggest maker of telecommunication equipment reveals its plans for new technologies including 5G, the internet of things and automation Continue Reading

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• Nick Huber

Luxoft drives into Microsoft connected vehicle platform ecosystem

Digital strategy and software engineering firm joins the Microsoft Connected Vehicle Platform as it aims to enable personalised connected customer experiences for automotive companies Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Huawei gets India green light as it reports strong sales growth for 2019

Comms technology giant finishes challenging 2019 with solid commercial performance and permission to supply 5G technology in one of the world’s largest internet markets Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Top 10 ASEAN IT stories of 2019

Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 ASEAN IT stories of 2019 Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

Top 10 networking stories of 2019

Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 networking stories of 2019 Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

StarHub and U Mobile conduct 5G SA roaming trials

Leading Asian telcos team up to gather 5G roaming insights and establish key aspects, such as the right network configurations and settings, to ensure optimum experience when 5G rolls out commercially Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

SD-WAN drives managed network services trends for 2020

As network operators offer more SD-WAN managed services in 2020, the managed services market will see some major changes regarding price, feature sets and management. Continue Reading

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• Tom Nolle, Andover Intel

5 enterprise wireless industry trends to track in 2020

Yes, 5G and Wi-Fi 6 will continue to grab headlines. But other ongoing wireless industry trends include problematic devices and heavy-handed licensing by vendors. Continue Reading

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• Lee Badman

Aaron's deploys CloudGenix SD-WAN after issues with Meraki

Before Aaron's could improve its real-time network visibility and VoIP performance with CloudGenix SD-WAN, the retailer had to transition from Cisco Meraki. Continue Reading

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• Jennifer English, Editorial Director

Vodafone taps Nokia to deliver 5G across Australia

With compatible devices becoming more widely available in the country, Vodafone Hutchison Australia will deploy Nokia enabling technology to build out 5G network Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Top 10 telecoms stories of 2019

2019 has been the year of 5G through the major economies of the world, with major markets launching next-generation networks that are set to flourish in 2020 Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

EE joins London Tube 4G mobile trial

BT-owned UK telco will be part of testing of 4G coverage on select parts of the London Underground Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Ericsson gains 5G spur with $150m extended credit facility

Swedish tech giant gets loans extension to support research and development of 5G technology in 2020-2022 Continue Reading

How to benchmark 25 GbE NICs in converged networks

Network teams can use an array of tools to benchmark the performance and efficiency of 25 GbE network adapters that support converged networks and HCI environments. Continue Reading

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• Kevin Tolly, The Tolly Group

Managed services to be prime driver of APAC enterprise mobility

Managed mobility services set to account for one-third of overall enterprise mobility revenue in the Asia-Pacific region by 2023, equivalent to US$5.3bn Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Cellular IoT gateway shipments projected to reach eight million by 2023

Cellular IoT gateway market is on the fast track, with 18.5% compound annual growth rate predicted for a market that was worth nearly $1bn by the end of 2018 Continue Reading

Ericsson gets into gear with Microsoft for next generation of connected cars

Integration of Ericsson’s Connected Vehicle Cloud and Microsoft’s Connected Vehicle Platform could accelerate delivery of new connected car services worldwide Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Motherhood is the necessity of invention, says Mellanox channel boss

Mellanox vice-president Yael Asseraf Shenhav talks about how her employer has enabled her to thrive in a male-dominated industry and sheds light on how we can all better manage our time Continue Reading

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• Nick Booth

Just 10% of UK homes and businesses have access to full-fibre broadband

Ofcom research reveals that for the highest-speed broadband connections, the UK is still in the slow lane, with only three million homes and businesses having access to fibre Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Amazon, Apple, Google, Zigbee team up to develop smart devices standard

Connected Home over IP project aims to simplify development for device manufacturers and increase compatibility for consumers Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

2020 set to usher in age of 5G always-on portable computing

Analyst identifies key 5G trends that will bear fruit in new year and pours cold water on one hyped technology that it thinks won’t make it Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Top 10 broadband stories of 2019

Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 broadband stories of 2019 Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

New UK government pledges to accelerate gigabit broadband delivery

New Conservative government’s Queen’s Speech reaffirms commitment to providing gigabit broadband access across the UK, but provides no specific timetable to meet commitments and targets Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Comms-platform-as-a-service revenues outpace unified-comms-as-a-service

Communications-platform-as-a-service uptake is benefiting from its ability to quickly add new functionality, the ease with which it can be customised and the flexibility of its pay-as-you-go service model Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

APAC region to drive global enterprise VR adoption through to 2030

Analyst predicts that the enterprise virtual reality sector will take off over the next decade, boosted by direct government investment in the APAC region Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Top networking trends in 2019 to resurface in 2020

Recapping the top networking news stories of 2019 could provide a glimpse into the future and reveal some of the top networking technology trends of 2020. Continue Reading

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• Luke O'Neill, Executive Editor

Facebook: Legality of EU-US data sharing to be decided by Court of Justice

The Advocate General of the European Court of Justice will give an opinion on the legality of EU-US data transfers that could have major implications for big tech companies and US government mass surveillance practices Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

Spirent lands at China’s Daxing International to assure critical communications

Beijing airport seeks to create an unrivalled technology experience for passengers and airport personnel Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

EE switches on 5G in six more UK locations

Operator broadens UK’s largest 5G network with six additional locations and announces aggressive plans for 2020 Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

London needs to accelerate full-fibre digital infrastructure delivery

London’s capability to be the tech hub it aims for is currently limited by a range of issues, including the availability of fibre and the speeds delivered, says report from mayor Sadiq Khan’s office Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Ericsson claims 5G voice and evolved packet core milestones with MediaTek and Telstra

Swedish comms tech giant reveals projects that could create new 5G services for consumers and enterprise customers with emerging technologies, and the successful completion of 5G standalone voice Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Euro telcos eye up cloud market

With the increasing need for global cloud giants to address security, localisation and regulatory compliance, Europe’s telcos eye up datacentre and hosted services as potential growth areas Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

What to consider before you deploy NSX

An SDN like VMware's NSX can provide your organization with agility, automation, microsegmentation and cloud capabilities. However, you must still think carefully before you adopt. Continue Reading

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• Paul Korzeniowski

Cisco bolsters low-latency networking with Exablaze acquisition

Networking giant makes strategic acquisition of Australian provider of ultra-low latency devices and FPGA-based applications Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Ofcom eases broadband switch process and outlaws locked mobiles

Regulator plans to make it easier for UK broadband customers to transition between different networks, or a full-fibre service on the same network Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Huawei launches London 5G innovation and experience centre

Comms technology leader opens new establishment in UK capital to promote greater collaboration between businesses and innovators in the development of 5G ecosystems Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

No change for tech in Boris Johnson’s new government – yet

Nicky Morgan remains in charge of digital policies as DCMS secretary, despite quitting as an MP before the General Election Continue Reading

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• Bryan Glick, Editor in chief

Quantum sensing: A new frontier for revolutionary technology

Sensors are increasingly commonplace thanks to the internet of things – but the next generation of sensing technology promises dramatic new capabilities Continue Reading

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• Richard Claridge, PA Consulting

What can we expect the new Government to deliver and when?

The manifesto … focussed on fairness, public service delivery and "place"- e.g. using infrastructure and R&D spend to bring jobs and services to the regions ... But the biggest change [will ... Continue Reading

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• Philip Virgo, Winsafe Ltd

SD-WAN vs. DMVPN vs. IPsec tunnels: How do I choose?

Software-defined WAN, DMVPN and IPsec tunnels each have a place among enterprises. Our network expert compares each one and explains where they can be most beneficial. Continue Reading

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• Andrew Froehlich, West Gate Networks

Can Europe legally share data with the US? A court far away is about to decide

The European Court of Justice will deliver an opinion on whether Europe can legally continue to send private data about European citizens to the US Continue Reading

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• Kevin Cahill

Barco fixes ClickShare wireless flaw, but users still at risk

Supplier patches a major vulnerability in its popular ClickShare wireless presentation system with a firmware upgrade, but experts warn that users are not out of the woods yet Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor