Networking and communication
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News
27 Jun 2025
Citrix Bleed 2 under active attack, reports suggest
Days after news emerged of a Citrix NetScaler flaw comparable in its scope and severity to 2023’s infamous Citrix Bleed, there are already clear indicators that threat actors are taking advantage of the critical vulnerability Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
26 Jun 2025
UK rail network gets on track for enhanced connectivity
Partnership between UK rail infrastructure provider and communications firm aims to boost 4G/5G connectivity on trains and in stations, tackle signal blackspots in tunnels, and pave the way for train performance improvements across Britain Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Blog Post
26 Sep 2017
How printers can be a launchpad for malware attacks
HP continues to shine a spotlight on print security with the recent announcement of embedded print security features that aim to mitigate the threat of malware. So how vulnerable are printers to ... Continue Reading
By- Louella Fernandes, Quocirca
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News
25 Sep 2017
FSA connects 220 abattoirs to fibre for food safety monitoring
Food Standards Agency picks Exponential-e to revitalise connectivity across 220 sites as it strives to improve operational efficiency and compliance processes Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
14 Sep 2017
BT offers enterprise customers flexible bandwidth for peak usage
New element of BT IP Connect Global WAN service will enable businesses to dial their network capacity up and down at will Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
12 Sep 2017
Openreach and rivals want collaborative approach to broadband
The government’s ambitions for FTTP broadband roll-out can only be met through collaboration, and an urgent shake-up of Ofcom regulatory policy is needed to reflect this, say Openreach and CityFibre Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
12 Sep 2017
Government wants to remain in EU cyber security club after Brexit
The UK government wants to maintain deep links with the European Union’s cyber security working groups following Britain’s exit from the bloc in 2019 Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
11 Sep 2017
EE repurposes 2G spectrum to support expanded 4G mobile service
The operator will re-farm a tranche of spectrum formerly used for 2G services to boost capacity and speed on its 4G network Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
11 Sep 2017
EAN airline broadband service moves closer to reality
The European Aviation satellite has successfully completed in-orbit testing and will begin to service in-flight broadband customers later in 2017 Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
08 Sep 2017
Millions of customer records compromised in Equifax breach
Major security breach unfolded over a two-month period, and is thought to have affected 143 million customers in the US, as well as an undisclosed number of Britons and Canadians Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Feature
07 Sep 2017
Formula 1: Mercedes team turns to big data in quest for victory in Grand Prix
Data analytics could help Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport team gain an edge on rival Ferrari during the 2017 and 2018 Grand Prix season. Its head of IT, Matt Harris, reveals the team’s plans Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
06 Sep 2017
IoT networks a massive sales opportunity for operators, claims GSMA
Commercial initiatives around low power wide area network infrastructure will present mobile operators with a potential $1.8tn revenue opportunity over the next decade Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
05 Sep 2017
Gigaclear extends narrow trenching FTTP broadband dig
Fibre broadband provider Gigaclear is extending its BDUK dig in Herefordshire and Gloucestershire Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
04 Sep 2017
Government launches FTTP pilot for businesses, schools and hospitals
The government has released £10m to six FTTP trial projects around the UK, testing ultrafast broadband technology in businesses, schools and hospitals Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
01 Sep 2017
Content delivery innovation improves user experience for e-tailer
WorldStores Group, the owner of a number of online home and lifestyle retail brands, has transformed its customer experience with enhanced content delivery capabilities from Instart Logic Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
31 Aug 2017
Amazon Alexa and Microsoft Cortana to offer integration
Amazon and Microsoft’s voice assistants will be able to integrate with each other to provide users with the best features from both Continue Reading
By- Zach Emmanuel, Computer Weekly
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E-Zine
24 Aug 2017
CW Nordics: Banks and startups increase collaboration
First they were deemed a threat, now they are potential partners. According to a new report by Nordic accelerator Fintech Mundi, banks are increasingly turning to financial technology (fintech) startups in their hunt for new ideas and market opportunities. Also in this issue, read now Baker Brun, a bakery company in Norway, is modernising its business processes through the latest technologies, and hear how Stockholm’s CIO is relishing the challenge of trying to make the Swedish capital the smartest city in the world. Continue Reading
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News
22 Aug 2017
Flash memory and OLED shortages will hit smartphone sales
Analysts at Gartner have warned that a components shortage will affect sales of high-end smartphones Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
22 Aug 2017
Barclays installs devices to monitor office use
Barclays bank has installed sensors connected to a cloud-based analytics platform to monitor and analyse office use Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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E-Zine
22 Aug 2017
How banking technology has changed since the crash
In this week’s Computer Weekly, 10 years after the financial crash, we examine how banking technology has changed as a result of the economic crisis. We look at how GDPR, the EU’s new data protection laws, will affect your data storage strategies. And we ask if the cryptocurrency boom will remain a niche pursuit or whether the underlying technologies can bring benefits for enterprise IT. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
22 Aug 2017
Cisco buys hyperconvergence software supplier
Cisco’s transformation into a software-led networking business continues with the purchase of Springpath, a developer of hyperconvergence software Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
22 Aug 2017
Wearables on the rise in the Middle East
The take up of wearables in the Middle East is growing mainly as a result of consumer demand for smartwatches Continue Reading
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News
17 Aug 2017
Enterprises will need more bandwidth than public internet
As enterprises continue to digitise their operations over the next few years, their demand for data and bandwidth capacity will massively increase, says Equinix Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
17 Aug 2017
UK rail passengers don’t trust on-board Wi-Fi
YouGov survey commissioned by Cobham Wireless finds UK commuters are increasingly frustrated with connectivity standards on the rail network Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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E-Zine
17 Aug 2017
CW ANZ: Get to grips with IoT
Two in five Australian households now use at least one internet of things (IoT) device to control or monitor anything from security to energy use. While IoT may have benefited industries such as oil and gas, issues such as connectivity are holding back adoption in Australia. In this month’s CW ANZ, we look at the state of adoption of IoT in Australia and efforts that have been undertaken to address adoption barriers. Also, read more about OVH’s plans to expand its footprint in Asia-Pacific (APAC) with a new datacentre in Sydney and Singapore, along with a regional headquarters in Melbourne. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
17 Aug 2017
CW ASEAN: Growing the IoT
Despite the allure of internet of things (IoT), adoption of the technology is still in its infancy in Southeast Asia. According to an industry survey, 51% of organisations in the region say they still need to better understand the benefits of IoT. In this month’s issue of CW ASEAN, we look at the conditions necessary for the IoT to gain broader adoption in the region, starting with the need to reduce costs and develop an ecosystem to support deployments. Also, read more about Red Hat’s strategy for tackling an ASEAN market that is not used to paying for software. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
14 Aug 2017
Bristol hosts successful test of 5G mobile edge computing
Participants in the three-week trial of mobile edge computing technology took part in a virtual treasure hunt around the city centre Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
10 Aug 2017
China tests hack-proof quantum satellite communications
China has tested a prototype communication system that uses the principles of quantum mechanics to make it impossible for hackers to access Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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E-Zine
10 Aug 2017
CW Benelux: IoT Tech Day showcases innovation
Read about this year’s IoT Tech Day in Utrecht, Netherlands, which featured hobby projects such as light-sensing curtains that automatically open and close, but also showed that the IoT is growing up to encompass more serious applications. Also read about the lessons to be learned from the ‘Petya’ ransomware attack that has hit 60 countries, and find out how Dutch railway stations are monitoring the movement of travellers to reduce people jams. Continue Reading
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News
09 Aug 2017
Nordic countries top digital nations ranking, but risk stalling
Nordic countries are leaders when it comes to digitisation – but they must continue to innovate to retain their position Continue Reading
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News
03 Aug 2017
Keeping Australia’s aeromedical service connected to the cloud
The Queensland section of the Royal Flying Doctor Service has improved its access to cloud apps without spending more on bandwidth Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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News
03 Aug 2017
Interview: Vodafone CTO juggles legacy network and cutting-edge technology
Vodafone UK chief technology officer Jorge Fernandes talks legacy networks, digitisation and how he is positioning the operator to lead in the mobile-enabled future Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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E-Zine
01 Aug 2017
The fields of Athenry – how Apple’s datacentre plans are causing turmoil in a small Irish town
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we look into Apple’s controversial plans to build a huge datacentre in a small town in the west of Ireland, and hear the local arguments it has caused. We find out how the Met Office is managing the vast quantities of data it uses for weather forecasting. And we examine Google plans to bring artificial intelligence tools to the job recruitment market. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
25 Jul 2017
North Korean web users enjoy Amazon, Facebook and YouTube, report claims
Threat intelligence specialist Recorded Future claims that the North Korean elite are as plugged in to the worldwide web as any western citizen Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
24 Jul 2017
UAE hotel upgrades wireless network and internet connectivity
Beach resort completes major project to revamp its wireless infrastructure with TP-Link technologies Continue Reading
By- Edward Banda
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News
24 Jul 2017
Daimler and Bosch show off autonomous valet parking
A test of an app-based autonomous valet service is to take place at the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart over the next few months Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
21 Jul 2017
Scottish community broadband network gets funding to expand
The Locheilnet community wireless broadband scheme has been awarded funding to upgrade its core infrastructure and target new customers Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
20 Jul 2017
Retail data breaches still high as GDPR deadline looms
As the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation compliance deadline approaches, retail data breaches remain unacceptably high, a data threat report reveals Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
20 Jul 2017
Singapore begins quest for high-rise datacentres
Huawei, Keppel Data Centres and the Singapore government will assess the feasibility of building high-rise facilities amid growing demand for datacentre capacity in the region Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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News
18 Jul 2017
Stamford Bridge to offer stadium connectivity in partnership with Ericsson
Ericsson has begun its partnership with Chelsea to offer home fans a “seamless” connected experience Continue Reading
By- Zach Emmanuel, Computer Weekly
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E-Zine
18 Jul 2017
Airbus helps secure critical infrastructure
In this week's ezine, Computer Weekly explores how to secure industrial control systems, which have often lagged behind the leading edge of IT security and pose serious risks to critical national infrastructure. Airbus believes that despite the vulnerabilities of individual components, industrial control systems as a whole are quite resilient. We also speak to the head of technology at Centrica about how the utility company is becoming a specialist provider of data lake integration tools, and we explore the 802.11ac Wave 2 standard. Continue Reading
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News
14 Jul 2017
How Formula 1 plans to digitise fan experience
For a sport built on advanced technology, Formula 1 has lacked a truly digitally enabled fan experience – but that could be about to change Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
13 Jul 2017
Encryption keys too predictable, warn security researchers
Encryption keys are not as random as most people think, which means encrypting data is often not as secure as it could be, according to security researchers Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
13 Jul 2017
Ofcom sets up Openreach Monitoring Unit
Telecoms regulator Ofcom is setting up a dedicated unit to keep a watchful eye on Openreach Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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E-Zine
13 Jul 2017
CW Middle East: How women can fill the tech skills gap
The growth of the IT sector continues to drive both innovation and employment in the Gulf, but women – as with all industries in the region – are under-represented in technology by significant margins, and could help to fill the tech skills gap. Also in this issue, read about growing threats in Saudi Arabia’s cyber sector, and how Dubai is becoming a world leader in smart city developments. Continue Reading
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News
12 Jul 2017
Cisco to build O2’s public Wi-Fi network for City of London
O2 enlists Cisco to help build out the multi-million pound public Wi-Fi network currently taking shape in London’s Square Mile Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
12 Jul 2017
Australia’s Whispir dials into global market
Fast-growing cloud-based communications service provider expects to more than double its workforce within a year, and grow its business in the double-digit range Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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News
11 Jul 2017
Legal & General picks HomeServe’s IoT LeakBot to protect homeowners
Insurance firm partners with HomeServe to deploy its internet of things LeakBot technology and lower customer premiums Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
10 Jul 2017
Mobile operators must act soon as 5G business models emerge
Full deployment of a commercial 5G mobile network is still at least two years away, but new business models are already beginning to crystallise around the technology, and operators would be wise to start preparations soon, a new report claims Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
07 Jul 2017
Europe takes measured approach to 5G, driven by ROI concerns
European operators may be more concerned with getting the maximum value for money from their 3G and 4G networks than rushing to roll out 5G Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
05 Jul 2017
Virgin Media fails to deliver on broadband speed claims, says investigation
An investigation by the BBC’s Watchdog programme accuses ISP Virgin Media of over-promising and under-delivering on the claims it makes about its fibre-based broadband services Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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E-Zine
04 Jul 2017
Be better connected in a wireless world
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we look at the latest developments in wireless technology and discover how enterprises can deliver secure and reliable wireless networks for staff and customers. We examine Microsoft’s PowerShell scripting language to understand why it’s become such an important tool for automating system administration. And we ask CIOs what it’s like to cross the divide and work for IT suppliers. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
29 Jun 2017
Policing should embrace IoT opportunities
The internet of things brings more opportunities than challenges for the UK’s police forces, according to a TechUK report that urges the police to embrace digital technologies Continue Reading
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29 Jun 2017
How Vegas is using IoT and Cisco to improve the city experience
Las Vegas’s chief innovation officer explains how the city has partnered with Cisco to deliver internet of things technologies that will help improve visitor experiences Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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E-Zine
27 Jun 2017
Will mobile networks cope with the end of roaming charges?
In this week’s Computer Weekly, while mobile users are celebrating the end of roaming charges in the EU, mobile networks have to deal with the consequences – we examine the industry challenges. We also look at the future plans for Openstack, the open source cloud environment. And we learn how European law enforcement is working with business to tackle organised cyber crime. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Feature
20 Jun 2017
What it takes for the internet of things to take off in ASEAN
Besides lowering adoption costs, an ecosystem of governments, technology suppliers and telcos is necessary for the internet of things to flourish in Southeast Asia Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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Feature
19 Jun 2017
The Macedonian surveillance scandal that brought down a government
Macedonia has been accused of using surveillance technology for covert spying - the subsequent political protests were instrumental in the ruling party losing power after 10 years Continue Reading
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News
19 Jun 2017
South African game reserve goes digital to save the rhino
Dimension Data and Cisco have teamed up to protect rhinos living on a private game reserve in South Africa with the latest networking and IoT sensor technology Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
14 Jun 2017
Mobile data traffic in ASEAN, Oceania to grow 11-fold by 2022
The expansion of 4G and IoT networks in ASEAN and Oceania will lead to a data deluge and drive cellular subscriptions to new levels Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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Blog Post
12 Jun 2017
No Wi-Fi on board? Ryanair is making a costly mistake
Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary is making a costly mistake by ruling out in-flight Wi-Fi, argues iPass' Patricia Hume. It’s just under a year since the United Nations declared that internet access ... Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
08 Jun 2017
Islamic State supporters shun Tails and Tor encryption for Telegram
Confidential communications show terror group’s supporters are turning to simple mobile phone messaging apps to exchange messages and distribute propaganda Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
08 Jun 2017
Smart farming, IoT only way to feed growing population, says Beecham report
A report from IoT sector analyst Beecham says the agricultural industry will need to embrace smart farming methodologies to support the growing human population Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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E-Zine
08 Jun 2017
Ethical fears hinder growth of artificial intelligence in France
In this issue, read how France’s relatively slow adoption of artificial intelligence is partly the result of public confusion, and partly due to the way the French have approached the ethical debate around AI. Also, read now organisations in Europe are failing to address the most important risks because they do not have a structured approach to complying with the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation. And find out why, after 17 years, Dutch university TU Delft is saying goodbye to its legacy learning management system. Continue Reading
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Feature
06 Jun 2017
Virtual reality as a healthcare tool
Virtual reality is being used as a treatment tool across healthcare, tackling issues such as mental health, phobias and chronic pain management Continue Reading
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06 Jun 2017
British Airways IT glitch caused by human error, says IAG CEO
Airline’s datacentre power failure was caused by an engineer accidentally switching the power off and on again, says parent company Continue Reading
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02 Jun 2017
Telefónica increases use of renewable energy to fight climate change
Telecoms operator behind UK’s O2 mobile network doubles down on existing commitments to renewable energy sources in the fight against climate change Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
30 May 2017
ICC brings drones, smart bats and virtual reality to international cricket
International Cricket Council teams up with Intel to transform the cricketing experience for fans and players with drones, smart connected bats and virtual reality Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
25 May 2017
Aggreko powers predictive maintenance with Azure machine learning
Temporary power company moves from reactive to proactive, and now predictive maintenance Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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E-Zine
25 May 2017
CW Nordics: The trouble with connected things
In this issue, Finnish cyber security expert Mikko Hyppönen talks about security in the Nordics, Russia and the trouble with connected devices. Also read how Icelandic airline Wow Air averted disaster through the use of application performance monitoring software when it embarked on a major expansion. And find out how, since December 2015, anyone playing popular sandbox game Minecraft has been able to build their worlds on the actual map of Sweden. Continue Reading
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News
24 May 2017
Singapore government to spend S$2.4bn on technology initiatives
Funding will go towards building a national sensor platform, boosting the government’s cyber security capabilities and driving the use of robots Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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News
22 May 2017
Dutch railway uses IoT to reduce people jams
Railway stations in The Netherlands are monitoring the movement of travellers to manage traffic flow and reduce people jams Continue Reading
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News
19 May 2017
Manx Telecom streamlines its business with VMware NFV
After deploying an NFV platform to replace its IMS service, Isle of Man-based telco has seen substantial improvements to its business agility and processes Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
19 May 2017
Command and control communications key to detecting threats
Malware command and control (C&C) communications are key to detecting advanced threats, according to a security researcher Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
18 May 2017
Conservative Party manifesto promises to ‘face up to fast-changing technology’
Tories aim to create a digital charter, continuing a “digital by default” government and a dynamic digital economy Continue Reading
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18 May 2017
Analytics, automation and AI critical to Cisco’s growth
Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins has been talking about the criticality of analytics and automation technology to the enterprise network Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
15 May 2017
Manchester trams halted by communications failure
A communications systems fault at Transport for Greater Manchester halted Metrolink tram services across the city on Sunday 14 May Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
11 May 2017
Cisco adds AI to Spark collaboration platform with MindMeld buy
Cisco plans to use MindMeld’s AI platform to enhance its Spark platform and other enterprise collaboration solutions Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
09 May 2017
Aruba Atmosphere: Machine learning to transform networking
At Aruba Atmosphere EMEA in France, delegates learned how the network will incorporate machine learning features in the near future Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
08 May 2017
HPE ramps up investments in Singapore
Enterprise tech giant HPE will invest $140m over five years in its new regional headquarters and a startup incubator programme Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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Feature
05 May 2017
MyRepublic sharpens competitive edge with open source
Singaporean internet service provider has disrupted broadband markets, thanks to the agility and speed afforded by open source technologies Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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News
04 May 2017
Testing is key to IoT security, says researcher
Building an effective testing process across all elements associated with a product is key to securing the internet of things, according to a researcher in the field Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
03 May 2017
Mayor of London seeks chief digital officer
Capital’s first-ever chief digital officer will oversee the digital transformation of public services across London Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
02 May 2017
Cisco buys SDN business Viptela
Cisco says its acquisition of supplier Viptela will enhance its own SDN functionality Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
24 Apr 2017
Motorola brings big data digital evidence service to UK police forces
Motorola is launching a digital evidence management service to UK police forces, backed off into AWS cloud infrastructure Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
24 Apr 2017
Consortium hopes to drive autonomous car from London to Oxford
The Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles has awarded an £8.6m grant to back a consortium attempting the UK’s first Level 4 autonomous vehicle test run, to take place within the next two-and-a-half years Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
21 Apr 2017
PAC concerned Emergency Services Network will be undeliverable
The new Emergency Services Network could be delayed until September 2020, which could lead to the country being without the service for six months as a post-March 2020 extension of the current contract may not be possible Continue Reading
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19 Apr 2017
Skype most popular communication channel for cyber criminals
The cyber criminal network is truly global and collaborative, making use of popular messaging services, a study has revealed Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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Feature
18 Apr 2017
How cloud, IoT and mobile devices are driving demand for edge datacentres
The demand for edge datacentres and computing resources is steadily rising, but what's driving the trend? Continue Reading
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18 Apr 2017
Kone brings elevator maintenance online with IBM Watson and Salesforce
Lift manufacturer is using sensors and artificial intelligence to support its maintenance staff Continue Reading
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E-Zine
13 Apr 2017
CW Middle East: UAE faces IT recruitment challenge
In this issue, read how organisations in the UAE face a challenge to attract and retain top-quality CIOs and other key IT staff as the region seeks to tackle a technology skills gap. Also, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has revealed that plans to unveil passenger-flying cars are in the final stages, with the initiative expected to launch in July 2017. Meanwhile, the UAE is mirroring global trends by eagerly adopting virtual reality technology. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
11 Apr 2017
Virtual reality in healthcare
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we find out how virtual reality technology is starting to be used to improve health and patient care. We examine the new UK tax laws that are causing IT contractors to quit government digital projects. And we analyse the software licensing issues arising from SAP’s recent court case over indirect access to its applications. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
07 Apr 2017
Interview: Dave Perry, chief technology officer, DVLA
DVLA’s CTO talks about the agency’s plans to become a hub for digital motoring, the importance of culture, and moving away from legacy IT Continue Reading
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06 Apr 2017
Telenor launches IoT pilot in Norway
Telenor is opening up its IoT infrastructure in Norway to encourage students and entrepreneurs to develop IoT products and services Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
06 Apr 2017
Interview: F-Secure’s Mikko Hyppönen on the Nordics, Russia and the internet of insecure things
Computer Weekly sat down with Finnish cyber security expert Mikko Hyppönen to talk about security in the Nordics, Russia and the trouble with connected devices Continue Reading
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News
06 Apr 2017
New subsea cable to connect Australia and Southeast Asia
The Indigo submarine cable will provide additional capacity to mitigate disruptions caused by fibre cuts, as well as meet the growing demand for internet services in the region Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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Feature
05 Apr 2017
Are businesses ready for AI applications?
As the amount of data grows exponentially and computing power strengthens, now is the time for business applications to get a boost from artificial intelligence. Continue Reading
By- Jesse Scardina, News Writer
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Feature
05 Apr 2017
How to implement a low-power WAN to support the IoT
We explore the options and the implementation process for an LPWAN to support internet of things projects in the enterprise Continue Reading
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31 Mar 2017
Inside Diamond Light Source, the UK's synchrotron facility
Computer Weekly recently visited the particle accelerator facility, to see how cutting edge software and hardware engineering is supporting pioneering science Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
28 Mar 2017
Singapore to shutter 2G services by April 1
2G is making way for 3G and LTE networks in the city-state, but the legacy technology will remain in other markets with significant machine-to-machine investments Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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E-Zine
28 Mar 2017
Making the UK fit for 5G
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we look at the government’s new 5G strategy and assess whether it’s enough to stimulate development of next generation mobile networks. We meet some of the Silicon Valley startups hoping to revolutionise big data analytics. And we examine how to prevent the move to DevOps from harming work-life balance for IT professionals. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
27 Mar 2017
Ofcom scuppers BT’s ‘deemed consent’ ploy
Telco regulator fines BT for abuse of an opt-out clause that avoids service level fines on delays to Ethernet installations Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
26 Mar 2017
HPE, Tata Communications to build world’s largest IoT network
The Lora-based network will benefit around 400 million people in India who can expect improvements in water quality and public safety Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget