Networking and communication

IoT network flaw left Philips Hue bulbs open to attack

Vulnerabilities in the ZigBee internet of things networking protocol have left market-leading smart devices, including Philips Hue lightbulbs, open to exploitation Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Commsworld claims dark fibre first in Scottish Borders

Broadband provider says lighting Openreach’s Dark Fibre X with its own optical equipment will enable it to provide flexible connectivity speeds of up to 10Gbps Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

US ban unlikely to dent Huawei’s revenues any time soon, says analyst

Crisis? What crisis? This is one analyst’s view of the potential effect on the bottom line of the infamous US trade ban on Huawei products and services in telecoms networks Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

OVHcloud eyes Indian market in APAC expansion

French cloud infrastructure supplier OVHcloud is investing more in India over the next few quarters as part of its regional expansion plan Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

EE retains top spot for UK mobile network performance

UK mobile survey shows increasing user reliance on connectivity, with network operators needing to act now to ensure strong performance for consumer demands across work use cases Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

No 5G silver bullets on horizon but a third of UK consumers plan to buy 5G handset this year

Research from Amdocs reveals that 5G marketing is working, but consumers still lack knowledge of the broader services it could enable Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Australia’s Avalon Airport to provide self-service kiosks

Avalon Airport, located between Melbourne and Geelong in Victoria, is implementing self-service kiosks to improve passenger experience and operations Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

UK consumers demand greater reliability, not more speed, from mobile networks

UK mobile users’ demands evolve as operators hit sweet sport for speed and consumers calling loud and clear for greater emphasis on network reliability Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

It's Not Just About Brexit, Superbowl And Footie Transfer Deadlines...

So, the past few days has seen some serious deadlines and finals come and go. And, no, we're not going to talk about the rugby (yet). In the world of IT, the "Brexit" of our industry, AKA "Digital ... Continue Reading

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• Steve Broadhead, Broadband Testing

Nokia to launch cloud-native 5G network operations software

Aiming to address operators’ challenges as 5G networks add new layers of technical complexity, Nokia announces automated and scalable management suite Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Orange France contracts Nokia and Ericsson for 5G network technology

Leading telco teams with Finish and Swedish comms tech giants as part of its ambition to realise a 5G network in France in 2020 Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Super Bowl wireless networking touch down for Extreme Networks

Weeks after first revealing its Wi-Fi 6-enabled networks for sports stadia in leading American sports leagues, networking technology and services company takes on wireless and analytics for biggest game in US sport Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

India’s 2020 budget to boost local tech sector

A flurry of investments in quantum computing, datacentres and broadband connectivity is expected to shore up India’s technology industry from this year Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

Broadband/5G Security, Resilience, Competition, Huawei, Ofcom and Brexit

Fast, reliable Internet access is essential for business competitiveness in a post Brexit world. It is also critical to the rest of modern society. If the fixed and mobile networks of BT/EE, ... Continue Reading

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• Philip Virgo, Winsafe Ltd

What's the difference between SD-branch vs. SD-WAN?

As networking pros evaluate SD-branch vs. SD-WAN, they'll notice a key distinction between the two technologies, namely how network functions are managed and orchestrated. Continue Reading

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• John Fruehe

Davos: The clock is ticking on climate change but cyber crime and emerging technologies add to risks

Climate change, natural disasters, extreme weather and loss of biodiversity are the greatest risks we face. With cyber conflicts, state-sponsored hacking and internet fragmentation, doing nothing is not an option, says the World Economic Forum Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

Growth again in Q4, but global smartphone market slips back over 2019

It was a tough year, but smartphone big guns fire in fourth quarter of 2019, driven by resurgent Apple’s iPhone 11, and industry set for further spike in 2020 Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

BT to take half-billion pound hit on Huawei kit replacement

Telco BT reveals the price to pay to meet the UK government’s new regulations around restricting ‘high-risk’ telecoms equipment suppliers in the nation’s 5G radio network Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

How SD-WAN changes the network security perimeter

The advent of SD-WAN has changed the network security model by pushing more security and control to the edge -- and businesses need to adjust to this new reality. Continue Reading

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• John Fruehe

Technology is losing its battle to be a unifying force

The pioneers of the internet and the web saw themselves as liberators. They believed, passionately, they were creating a better world – one that was open, collaborative, broke down barriers, and ... Continue Reading

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• Bryan Glick, Editor in chief

5G fixed wireless broadband CPE shipments set to pass two million in 2020

With fibre-to-the-home penetration limited to less than a fifth of total global households, huge opportunity opens up for the whole 5G fixed wireless broadband market, including customer premises equipment Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Huawei, Samsung dominate global 5G device market

Samsung and Huawei dominate the 5G device market in 2019, but analyst warns that expected and necessary competition could be curtailed by the current coronavirus outbreak Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

EU implements 5G infrastructure restrictions on ‘high-risk’ suppliers

European countries follow UK’s lead and give member states the ability to ban or limit so-called high-risk telecoms equipment suppliers from 5G networks Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Huawei excluded from UK 5G core but retains place in radio network

Local operators breathe huge sigh of relief as UK government allows potentially high-risk telecoms equipment suppliers continued ability to supply essential technology for 5G radio network Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Cisco unveils business transformation suite for hyper-connected enterprise

New tools claimed to help businesses push their boundaries by reimagining their applications, empowering their teams, securing their data and transforming their infrastructure Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Illustrated guide to hyper-converged edge computing

Hyper-converged systems can help reduce network strain by making it possible to send only the most valuable and relevant data to centralized remote data centers or the cloud. Continue Reading

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• James Alan Miller, Senior Executive Editor

3 ways to improve WAN performance with SD-WAN

SD-WAN can improve WAN performance in three ways: It adds a secondary transport for network traffic, while also taking advantage of broadband Ethernet and application acceleration. Continue Reading

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• John Fruehe

UK in catch-22 decision over Huawei security

The UK’s final decision on whether to permit mobile operators to use Huawei equipment is expected imminently, and its decision will have ramifications far beyond the technology sphere Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Openreach extends full-fibre network to rural UK

UK national broadband infrastructure provider ramps up programme to deliver full-fibre to 200 locations, mainly towns and villages hitherto not passed by network Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Government tightens law around IoT cyber security

New legislation developed by DCMS and the NCSC may help guarantee the security and privacy of users of consumer IoT devices Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

RAN sharing and convergence juice up Orange for 2020

Telco Orange’s roadmap for Europe in 2020 reveals the power of convergence and the need for ecosystem partnerships Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Cyber gangsters publish staff passwords following ‘Sodinokibi’ attack on car parts group Gedia

Sodinokibi hacking group steps up pressure on German automotive manufacturer by publishing information, including the CEO’s computer password and sensitive details of its IT systems, on the internet Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

NHS alerted to severe vulnerabilities in GE health equipment

A series of vulnerabilities in patient monitoring equipment manufactured by General Electric could have left patient data exposed in hospitals around the world, including the UK Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Milan hosts Cisco’s first European security innovation unit

Cisco has cut the ribbon on its first Cyber Security Co-Innovation Centre in Europe, at Milan’s Leonardo da Vinci Science and Technology Museum Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Digital transformation shaking confidence in SD-WAN

Cato Networks survey highlights importance of considering not only SD-WAN as an MPLS replacement but also its applicability to the broader needs of the digital business, such as cloud migration, network agility and global reach Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Singapore’s StarHub and M1 team up in 5G licence bid

The two telcos are working towards the 17 February 2020 closing date for 5G proposals Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

Pluribus claims industry’s first central office edge compute switch

Open networking and controllerless SDN automation tech provider aims to respond to the extensive and exacting needs of distributed cloud environments Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Travelex hackers shut down German car parts company Gedia in massive ‘cyber attack’

Car parts manufacturer says cyber attack will have far-reaching consequences for its business, and it has put emergency plans in place to continue deliveries Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

Privafy claims ‘fundamentally new’ approach to mobile data security

New company aims to address underlying security vulnerabilities to protect internet-reliant businesses Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Seven projects funded to explore CAV security

The winners of the Cyber Securities Feasibility Studies contest, exploring cyber security for self-driving cars, have been revealed Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Canonical offers scalable mobile Android apps in the cloud

New Android technology allows enterprise users to offload compute, storage and energy-intensive applications from devices to the cloud Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Air New Zealand taps AI in airside operations

Air New Zealand has teamed up with Auckland Airport to test the use of computer vision to turn around its fleet faster Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

Citrix releases IoC scanner for ADC and Gateway vulnerabilities

As patches for its compromised NetScaler ADC and Gateway products begin to roll out, Citrix enlists FireEye Mandiant to develop an indicator of compromise scanner for end-users Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Aeris gears up for connected vehicle joint venture with VW

Connected technology provider forges joint venture with leading automotive manufacturer to improve service flexibility and speed, operational efficiency and customer experience Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Making gigabit broadband a reality for everyone in the UK

As the new government introduces its first legislation to boost full-fibre broadband, digital minister Matt Warman looks ahead to delivering on the Conservatives’ election promises Continue Reading

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• Matt Warman, Digital minister

UK broadband offers poor relative value for money

Importance of fibre push by UK broadband providers clear as research shows data speeds available to UK households have not significantly changed while prices have risen steadily Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

CityFibre acquires FibreNation in £200m deal

Strategic acquisition sees growing UK fibre provider’s roll-out plans almost double in size, with TalkTalk joining network with long-term commitments for residential and business customers Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

5G builders test vulnerabilities in Finnish hackathon

University hackathon puts 5G security to the test as new wireless technology’s roll-out nears Continue Reading

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• Gerard O'Dwyer

BT calls on fellow operators for investment fairness in rural UK network scheme

BT wants its prior investments in UK mobile infrastructure to be recognised in formulating operators’ investment in Shared Rural Network Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Nicky Morgan says new government will be pro-tech

DCMS minister outlines five key ways the government aims to support technology going forward, including being “unashamedly” pro-tech Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

SK Telecom claims standalone 5G data session is world’s first

South Korean telco proclaims 5G breakthrough that makes it set to be first to provide standalone 5G services in the first half of this year Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

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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• Avanti Kumar

What's the difference between thin and thick SD-WAN branch offices?

When rolling out software-defined WAN, you'll need to consider the current makeup of your branch offices. For instance, are applications on-site or in the cloud? Continue Reading

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• John Fruehe

Ericsson to ramp European 5G with new R&D site in France

New facility will provide access to a competence pool and foster industry and academic collaborations on 5G, says company Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Samsung unveils new enterprise-ready smartphone

Business-focused phone aimed at in-the-field or on-site use in industries such as retail, manufacturing, healthcare and logistics Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

BT becomes first Euro distribution partner for Google Stadia gaming platform

Incumbent UK comms provider BT teams up with Google to use cloud gaming platform to drive growing fibre broadband network offers Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Industrial edge requires a focus on machines

After the office edge and the mobile edge comes the industrial edge. We look at a shift in computing paradigms Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Edge computing shifts IT's gravity

In this guest blog post, Satyam Vaghani VP/GM, IoT & AI, Nutanix discusses the way IT will need to change to support edge computing. The rise of the edge will require a redistribution of the ... Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

CenturyLink lands $1.6bn network services contract from US Dept of Interior

US operator engaged to help US agency achieve its mission to conserve and manage natural resources and cultural heritage Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Gartner WAN edge Magic Quadrant offers buying advice

How should businesses buy WAN edge technology? You probably shouldn't rely on vendor name recognition alone. Instead, consider some niche players in the SD-WAN market. Continue Reading

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• Luke O'Neill, Executive Editor

O2 goes O-RAN to improve network service

Telefónica UK subsidiary announces open radio access network project to help customers better utilise its network, addressing issues such as densification of coverage and enabling faster uptake of 5G-based services in autonomous vehicles Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Huawei unveils mobile development programme for UK and Irish business

Leading comms tech and service provider Huawei reveals strategy to support UK and Irish businesses with mobile services development offering Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Sky comes to the UK 5G party

Telco, broadband and pay-TV provider switches on 5G services in 20 leading UK towns and cities with packaged based on Samsung devices Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Davos 2020: Why IT sector must address climate issues

Climate change is set to be top of the agenda at the World Economic Forum, with Microsoft chief Satya Nadella declaring he aims to delete the company’s emissions Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

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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• Stephen Withers

Future of networking technology relies on 5G, edge computing

In this roundup of networking blogs, experts discuss the key trends they look forward to in 2020 and how these advancements could benefit networking's future. Continue Reading

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• Michaela Goss, Senior Site Editor

Ericsson launches eSIM

Swedish comms tech giant aims to drive communication service providers’ top line and improve consumer experience Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Global 5G leaders create 5G Future Forum

Six forum members say they will create a common platform to enable a global ecosystem of applications to exploit 5G at its full potential Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

UK ranks 13th in Cisco digital readiness index

Networking giant reveals benchmark holistically assessing countries’ digital readiness across seven key criteria, including technology adoption and technology infrastructure, and finds UK somewhat wanting Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Are attitudes toward edge computing architecture changing?

Edge computing has many advantages over the centralized running of applications and processing of data on premises and in the cloud. Are IT leaders getting the message, though? Continue Reading

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• Kurt Marko, MarkoInsights
• James Alan Miller, Senior Executive Editor

Consumers download 1.7 billion mobile business apps in 2019, spending over $500m

Mobile app sector fuelling digital transformation, and businesses with a robust mobile-first strategy and engaging apps are enjoying much success Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Get Huawei done

The BBC’s Dan Walker has sat down with Boris Johnson to probe him over all manner of hot topics, including the government’s decision to let Huawei build its 5G telecoms infrastructure. Having ... Continue Reading

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• Ryan Priest

Four-fifths of SIM-swap fraud attempts successful

Researchers from Princeton University find that despite advances in technology, SIM-swap fraud continues to be difficult to detect and prevent, as fraudsters adapt attack techniques Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

CW APAC: Trend Watch – digital disruption

Adoption of new technologies is growing rapidly and transforming the business landscape. In this handbook, focused on digital disruption in the Asia-Pacific region, Computer Weekly looks at how business and IT leaders can implement a coherent and cohesive approach to digital transformation. Continue Reading

Why hyper-converged edge computing is coming into vogue

Hyper-convergence helps enterprises better provision applications at the network edge and more efficiently process enormous amounts of data generated by IoT devices and smart sensors. Continue Reading

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• Kurt Marko, MarkoInsights

How NWN enabled an N.C. town's digital initiatives

Since 2007, technology services provider NWN has been helping the town of Cary realize its digital aspirations and modernize its IT. Get insight into their enduring partnership. Continue Reading

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• Esther Shein

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, Informa 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