Networking hardware

Inca warns of ‘unjustified’ Openreach prominence in comms review

Trade association for UK’s independent broadband providers urges regulator to ensure forthcoming legislation secures the future of infrastructure investment, fosters regulatory consistency and promotes a fair and competitive landscape Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

EVS: Gothenburg Wireless Charging project expands with new station

Smart city ecosystem in Sweden’s second city gains extra juice and mileage with boost to inductive wireless charging technology for commercial fleets and autonomous vehicle systems Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Digital Catapult explores quantum innovation for advanced connectivity

Deep tech innovation organisation highlights how quantum networking innovation is being embedded across UK industries such as telecoms, aerospace, automotive and ports to address real-world operational challenges Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

CityFibre triples business Ethernet availability

UK’s largest independent full-fibre platform provider makes Ethernet services available to 180,000 more UK businesses underpinned by nationwide 10Gb XGS-PON upgrade, with investment in a dedicated business ethernet platform Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Cisco Live 2025: The network critical for the future of the AI era

Network giant unveils simplification of network operations, delivers exponential performance with next-generation devices and fuses security into the network Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Tariff turmoil: IT procurement and the public sector

In the first of a two-part series, we look at the current tariff turmoil in public sector IT procurement, the particular challenges faced by public sector procurement, and how the cloud and pay-as-you-go can help Continue Reading

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• Stephen Pritchard

Cisco reimagines infrastructure for the AI era

Cisco is betting on an AI-driven, agent-based future for infrastructure management with AI Canvas and a raft of network security capabilities at its Cisco Live 2025 conference Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

CityFibre doubles broadband speed with 5.5Gbps wholesale offer

Independent UK broadband provider reveals new symmetrical wholesale product, twice as fast as its fastest currently available service, enabled by 10Gbps XGS-PON upgrade Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Lumen lands terrestrial backhaul deal for JUNO trans-Pacific cable

Live Pacific connection designed to give enterprises direct, low-latency pathway between US and key Asian markets will be supported by Lumen Technologies Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Value of mobile device trade-ins up 40% in US

Analysis for first quarter of 2025 sees value of turned-in mobile handsets reach $1.24bn, with trend towards newer models even as average device age rises Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Nokia accelerates multi-Gig PON fibre broadband services

Line card product optimised for cost-effective mass market 25G PON, while co-existence network element enables ability to run single fibre 10G, 25G and 50G services Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

BT returns to capital spending for full-fibre expansion

UK’s leading communications group lifts investment in order to beat previous build target and connect customers faster as part of mass transformation of UK’s Digital Infrastructure Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Agentic AI to drive heavy infrastructure demands

As organisations begin to explore agentic AI, Dell’s Soo Mei May warns that scaling these intelligent systems will have higher compute, memory, storage and networking requirements, far exceeding those for generative AI Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

Extreme Networks ups networking AI ante with Platform One

Leading cloud networking provider announces limited availability of next-gen networking platform attributed with reducing manual tasks by up to 90% Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Dell unveils disaggregated infrastructure strategy

Dell makes push for disaggregated infrastructure, aiming to offer enterprises the independent scaling of three-tier architectures with the operational benefits of hyperconverged systems Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

ITS claims UK first for 50G-PON business trial

What is described as ‘pioneering’ test with Lancashire-based technology group said to have shown early demand for next-generation fibre speeds through passive optical network Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

BT to bring gigabit broadband to hard-to-reach Swansea Bay areas

UK’s leading comms provider inks £10m contract to deliver full-fibre to nearly 1,800 sites across the south coast of Wales, bridging connectivity gaps in Pembrokeshire, Swansea, Neath Port Talbot and Carmarthenshire Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Fibre, 5G continue to expand global footprint

Core ‘future-proof’ communications technologies are steadily expanding their reach as wireless applications gain ground in key territories Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Roundtable: Why did customers sail away from VMware?

At Nutanix’s recent .Next event in the US, customers talked about why they migrated away from VMware and the pain points that accelerated their decision to switch hypervisor Continue Reading

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• Antony Adshead, Storage Editor

Nokia looks to light up in-building enterprise connectivity with Aurelis

Fibre-based LAN solution designed to deliver simple, reliable and future-proof local area connectivity for enterprises, using up to 70% less cabling and 40% less power than copper-based technologies Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Wi-Fi 7 trials show ‘significant’ performance gains in enterprise environments

Wireless technology consortium reveals industry trials of latest Wi-Fi standard in enterprise scenarios revealing increased throughput, lower latency and enhanced efficiency for high-demand applications Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Virgin Media O2, Daisy Group merge to form B2B comms company

Comms provider and IT services company unite to offer digital-first connectivity and managed services Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

University will ‘pull the plug’ to test Nutanix disaster recovery

University of Reading set to save circa £500,000 and deploy Nutanix NC2 hybrid cloud that will allow failover from main datacentre Continue Reading

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• Antony Adshead, Storage Editor

UK broadband hits 2025 target with strong first quarter

Study from UK communications regulator finds gigabit broadband on track to become virtually universally available across country by 2023, with the number of full-fibre broadband connections in particular increasing to nine million in past six months Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Global broadband growth slows at end of 2024

Fourth quarter 2024 update of global connectivity market shows subscribers pass 1.5 billion barrier as fibre, non-terrestrial and fixed wireless gain popularity, especially in emerging markets Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Nokia supplies 1.2Tbps backbone in Pakistan and private wireless to Maersk fleet

Comms tech provider lands large-scale contracts for optical fixed network in Pakistan and IoT connectivity platform with mobile network to enhance operational efficiency at shipping firm Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

UK altnets’ long-term survival ‘in question’ as 96% consider M&A

Study from business connectivity firm warns that while alternative broadband providers have fuelled full-fibre expansion and delivered much-needed competition, many are having to explore strategies for survival Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

How AsiaPac transformed into a multicloud powerhouse

AsiaPac CEO Andrew Cheng outlines the company’s growth from a laptop PC distributor to a regional technology service provider known for its multicloud capabilities Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

Scotland’s most remote towns and villages to get gigabit upgrade

UK government signs largest-ever broadband supply contract with leading comms operator to provide homes and businesses in hard-to-reach areas of Scotland with access to gigabit connectivity for the first time Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

UK National Parks deploys AI, IoT to transform environmental monitoring

Telco and parks authority form technology-led partnership, showcasing how advanced AI, IoT and mobile network innovation are being deployed to protect and future-proof the UK’s most important natural spaces Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Arelion expands network presence in Mexico with DWDM route

Multinational enterprise connectivity provider opens up network route supporting key territory’s economic growth through resilient, terabit-scale communications infrastructure Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Kingston Council taps Boldyn to improve digital infrastructure

Partnership between London borough council, regional transport authority and leading large-scale network provider to see high-speed fibre links to CCTV locations, enabled through the construction of a 10km network covering main town centres Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Omdia: All-photonics infrastructure key to safer, smarter, more sustainable world

Research revealed at Innovative Optical and Wireless Network global forum outlines future of digital economy, powered by all-photonics networks Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

How AI workloads are reshaping datacentre design

At Gitex Asia 2025, industry leaders discuss how the computational demands of advanced AI models are forcing a rethink of datacentre power, cooling and networking infrastructure Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

Nokia seals strategic 5G RAN deal with T-Mobile US

US ‘un-carrier’ deploys enhanced radio access network technology to boost 5G network, expanding footprint, modernising cell sites and enhancing connectivity to additional subscribers across the country Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Ericsson boosts NetCloud SASE with integrated clientless ZTNA for wireless WAN

Leading comms tech provider claims industry’s first fully integrated clientless zero-trust network access, designed for wireless wide area network with update to core secure access service edge platform Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Windstream, Ciena boost 400G network capacity in Southeast US

Optical communications technology enhances network infrastructure with its reconfigurable line system and coherent optical innovations, strengthening connectivity between Texas and Florida Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

ETSI highlights integrated sensing, communication 6G use cases

European standards organisation releases report identifying the first use cases for next generation of mobile in sensing, spanning indoor, outdoor, mixed environments applications with targets including people, vehicles, UAVs and robots Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Fibre fine but US tariffs to take hit on broadband equipment

Analyst predicts effect of US tariffs on telecoms and communications industry, revealing probable winners and losers Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

UK altnets set to usher mass migration away from legacy broadband

Research reveals how momentum is building in the alternative provider sector to drive gigabit broadband to rural and hard-to-reach locations the UK Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

How will Trump’s tariffs hit tech?

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we examine the potential impact of additional US tariffs on the global tech supply chain – and what it means for IT budgets. We look at the key considerations for IT leaders looking to move off VMware as a result of its licensing changes. And we speak to the man in charge of reviewing the controversial loan charge tax policy that affects thousands of IT contractors. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Nokia networking backbone firms up ResetData AI factory

Deployment of networking backbone to support immediate roll-out of Australia’s first sovereign and sustainable liquid immersion-cooled data centres looks to gain 75% reduction in energy consumption over previous generations Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Ericsson unveils AI-led enterprise wireless-first branch architecture

Global comms tech provider launches wireless-first branch architecture to deliver secure, reliable and scalable connectivity to support higher-bandwidth, business-critical AI-based operations across multiple industries Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

HPE intros virtual private cloud, on-premise options for Aruba Networking Central

Expansion of flagship network management service designed to address increasing demand for data sovereignty with regional and local control of networks with built-in security, AI-powered optimisation and enhanced observability Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Nokia, Telia, Finnish Defence Forces claim 5G standalone slice first

Companies showcase potential of 5G technology in enhancing critical communications for defence units operating in coalition environments to ensure seamless experience when crossing country borders Continue Reading

SP Energy Networks upgrades operational telecoms network in Scotland

Leading UK operator secures four-year capital project delivery contract with energy firm for fixed, mobile and satellite connectivity to modernise and maintain its operational telecoms network across Scotland Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Vodafone Idea looks to beef up enterprise comms with optical upgrade

Optical transport upgrade designed to insulate network against 4G data growth and accelerate commercial 5G roll-out in India Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Deutsches Forschungsnetz accelerates research with green IP network

IP network upgrade designed to give German national research and education network enhanced access to critical resources and more efficient collaboration with interface speeds up to 800 Gbps, increased capacity and 75% reduced power consumption Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

CityFibre acquires Connexin’s full-fibre infrastructure

Strategic agreement enables the expansion of nationwide footprint of UK’s leading alternative and independent broadband provider by up to 185,000 premises Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

DE-CIX launches neutral internet exchanges in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro

DE-CIX opens two internet exchanges, partnering with datacentre operators Equinix, Elea and Ascenty to boost enterprise connectivity, and connect to 60 locations and over datacentres in 600 cities Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Neos expands BMC TV partnership to support UK live events broadcasting

Media network services provider teams with leading business connectivity provider aiming to deliver high-capacity, low-latency connectivity, addressing increasing live broadcast demands Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

UK government to make £45m connectivity investment in schools

UK government says ‘no child left behind’ as it releases plans to narrow the digital divide in education through setting core digital standards for all schools focused on high-speed, reliable and secure connectivity Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Nokia enhances Wi-Fi 7-enabled FWA gateway portfolio

Nokia’s 5G fixed wireless access gateway with Wi-Fi 7 is designed to deliver 5G speeds of up to 4Gbps for faster, more reliable connectivity Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Ofcom outlines plans to take UK full-fibre roll-out into ‘final phase’

UK communications regulator sets out plans that will help full-fibre gigabit broadband reach almost all UK homes and businesses over the next two years Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

IDC: global edge computing spending to approach $380bn by 2028

Leading analyst predicts robust spending on edge computing services to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 13.8% over next three years, with AI workloads fuelling massive hardware investments, particularly in AI-accelerated processors Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Nokia unveils 25G PON fibre modems

In first of a series of launches of optical technologies, Nokia aims to make large-scale multi-gig and 10G+ modems viable and affordable Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

HPE teams up with Nvidia for enterprise AI solutions

Leading networking tech firm latest to get on board agentic AI road in partnership with GPU leader focusing on customer transformation with new enterprise AI solutions and enhancements encompassing data management and storage. Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

EXA Infrastructure, Ultranet build fibre route across key Italian cities

Dedicated digital infrastructure provider and independent carrier-to-carrier operator and fibre infrastructure owner team to enhance diversity on a key corridor for subsea cable data traffic Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Hetzner enhances datacentre core network infrastructure

Hosting company taps tech provider to futureproof datacentre and core network infrastructure to support growing digital demands with architecture supporting 400G and 800G interconnectivity Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

YouFibre takes 400G connectivity option at Manchester internet exchange

Independent full-fibre broadband provider becomes first ISP to take a 400G port at the London Internet Exchange’s regional interconnection hub in Manchester Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

What is a network interface card (NIC)?

A network interface card (NIC) is a hardware component, typically a circuit board or chip, installed on a computer so it can connect to a network. Continue Reading

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• Rahul Awati

Nokia claims US fibre wins with Outer Reach Broadband and BerryComm

Leading global comms tech provider celebrates new US contracts deploying fibre solution capable of delivering multi-gigabit broadband to businesses in Maine and 100+ mile backbone from Indianapolis to Logansport to enhance high-speed internet Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Peter Kyle sets stage for making tech work

During his speech at the Tech Policy conference, Kyle announced a number of initiatives to support AI and other new technologies Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

MWC 2025: Fabric to spread as BT sees no business plan B without the network

UK’s leading coms provider outlines the pressures that enterprise customers will face as AI reshapes the new world of work Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Jio, AMD, Cisco and Nokia to build telecom AI platform

India’s Jio Platforms, AMD, Cisco and Nokia have teamed up to develop an Open Telecom AI Platform aimed at improving the efficiency and security of telco networks through artificial intelligence and automation Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

What is a router?

A router is a physical or virtual appliance that passes information between two or more packet-switched computer networks. Continue Reading

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• Kinza Yasar, Technical Writer
• Alissa Irei, Senior Site Editor
• Jessica Scarpati

MWC 2025: AI is the new mobile UI for Qualcomm

Connected processor and artificial intelligence company unveils AI-first modems for 5G networks, IoT and fixed wired access as artificial intelligence scales rapidly at the network edge to drive key business benefits Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

AWS boosts telco cloud offerings with new Outposts

Amazon Web Services debuts new Outposts racks and servers that extend its infrastructure to the edge to support network intensive workloads and cloud radio access applications Continue Reading

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• Stephen Withers

Apple and Dassault Systèmes join forces for digital twin Vision

Leading connected engineering software provider teams with CE giant to take advantage of state-of-the-art immersive viewing to realise digital twin-based product design and manufacturing platform Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

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

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Neos Networks leads £1.2m UK Midlands broadband project

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

FullFibre, Zzoomm merge to gain scale in UK altnet broadband

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

SITA takes off with Cathay Pacific to expand global network connectivity

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Fibre broadband network reaches half of Scotland 

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

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

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

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

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Openreach nears million mark in copper stop sell scheme

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

UK’s altnets further fibre roll-out

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

EXA enters into agreement to acquire Aqua Comms

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Smart metering reaches 20 million premises across Britain

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Global IT spending to soar in 2025

S&P Global Ratings expects a 9% surge in global IT spending for 2025, fuelled by demand for AI and cloud technologies, despite potential trade headwinds and a slowing global economy Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

Nexfibre calls for regulatory action on Openreach’s broadband overreach

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

CityFibre, nexfibre accelerate roll-out of UK gigabit project

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

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Gramedia speeds up inventory checks with RFID

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

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

Netherlands Institute for Radio Astronomy upgrades core network infrastructure

‘Landmark’ project sees AI-native networking company facilitate a network upgrade for the Netherlands Institute for Radio Astronomy to support the advancement of new radio astronomy research by delivering ten times more compute power Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Openreach taps Nokia to introduce intent-based fibre networking in UK

Open access platform designed to accelerate fibre broadband services for UK homes and businesses enabling operator to simplify operations and reduce support systems complexity Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Nokia and stc conclude 1Tbps datacentre connectivity test

Global comms tech provider and telco reveal Middle East’s first ever terabit long-haul field trial of network to support growing demand for bandwidth-intensive applications such as AI, cloud services and next-generation digital innovations Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Openreach hits full-fibre tipping point

UK’s leading broadband provider now has gigabit services available to half of all UK homes and businesses, with more than 4.3 million in rural and hard-to-reach areas, and stays on track to reach 30 million by the end of 2030 Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Project Gigabit lit up in South Wiltshire

First customer connected in Dorset by local and independent broadband provider under UK government’s £5bn infrastructure scheme Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Nscale unveils IP network offering to support AI workloads

IP network designed to support growing global demand for AI-driven applications, which consume massive amounts of data Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

ITU launches advisory body to support submarine comms cable resilience

Alliance created with mission statement that strengthening resilience of submarine cable networks – such as recently damaged C-Lion1 – is key to digital connectivity and economies Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Verizon reports 1.6 Tbps data transmission field trial

Optical technology provider reveals successful data transmission test using coherent service to move data at almost two terabits per second in live fibre network on a single-carrier wavelength Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Manufacturing industry at crossroads in AI adoption

Report warns that Britain’s manufacturers are at risk of missing out on innovation and productivity gains due to a lack of confidence in digital technologies and AI Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

5G, AI reshape mobile trade-ins in record-breaking Q3

Latest quarterly analysis from business services company finds that for the first time, 5G devices have become the top turned-in models for Android and Apple Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Networks lagging in compute tech evolution, says HPE

As AI brings about unprecedented transformation, leading network firm plots course to offer viable infrastructure for businesses to gain competitive edge Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Virgin Media O2 streamlines fixed and mobile service delivery

UK operator claims major milestone in its long-term network evolution strategy by switching on Converged Interconnect Network to rationalise and enhance service delivery Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Storage technology explained: Ransomware and storage and backup

We look at ransomware attacks, and the importance of good backup practice as well as immutable snapshots, air-gapping, network segmentation, AI anomaly detection and supplier warranties Continue Reading

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• Antony Adshead, Storage Editor

IOWN furthers pace of next-gen optical net development

Next-gen networking project reveals proof of concepts encompassing transforming infrastructure through innovations centred on an APN, spatial experiences with communication technologies, real-time, long-distance connectivity in manufacturing and photonics Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

UK fibre providers struggle to meet rising demands

Research from field service management software provider warns of growing pressures as digital transformation becomes essential for altnets to stay competitive in cut-throat market Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Connexin completes ‘significant’ first stage of Project Gigabit contract

Digital service and smart technology provider fulfils initial part of £58m contract in national £5bn broadband scheme providing gigabit connectivity to over 34,000 rural homes in Nottinghamshire and West Lincolnshire Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly