Networking hardware
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News
29 Apr 2025
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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
28 Apr 2025
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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
04 Dec 2023
Digital Realty and BT team to unlock data value with NaaS
Comms provider teams with datacentre, colocation and interconnection solutions firm for network as a service combined with orchestration platform to offer flexibility and choice when connecting digital hubs to unlock data value Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
22 Nov 2023
BT and Telstra Broadcast Services team to enhance global network connectivity
Five-year agreement delivers broadcast services firm an expanded media and broadcast network footprint across Asia-Pacific and key regions worldwide, with enhanced access to global markets Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
20 Nov 2023
IT not ready for AI, Pure Storage survey finds
Storage, compute and networking hardware won’t cope without upgrades, and that often means total IT infrastructure overhaul Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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Feature
15 Nov 2023
DPU 101: What are DPUs, what do they do, and who supplies them?
We look at data processing units, the latest in a line of hardware offload devices that emerged in the era of composable infrastructure. They come as hardware and even in the cloud Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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News
14 Nov 2023
4Tbps milestone as TikTok joins NAPAfrica
African internet exchange celebrates new high in network throughput as it welcomes into African peering community social network giant that is increasingly engaging with the world of enterprise and marketing Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
07 Nov 2023
LigaT selects Nokia to power IP core, transport network across Portugal
Deal provides LigaT a 400GE-capable network architecture with capacity, flexibility and reduced power consumption to deliver the best possible experience to its customers in Portugal Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
01 Nov 2023
Bosch Rexroth adds Nokia to automation ecosystem
Comms tech provider collaborates with global engineering firm to integrate virtualised operating system into its MX Industrial Edge on-premise operational technology to support private wireless 5G campus network and Industry 4.0 products Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
26 Oct 2023
GFiber Labs and NBN Co set milestone with access to 20Gbps broadband
Setting benchmarks in their countries, providers in the US and Australia use Nokia 25G PON technology to deliver 20Gbps services to meet connectivity demands of residential and enterprise customers with existing fibre networks Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
26 Oct 2023
Batelco claims Bahrain first with 400G international capacity
Optical network technology supplier inks deal with leading telco provider in Bahrain to deliver 400G capacity high-speed connectivity as part of initiative to upgrade internet service in the country Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
24 Oct 2023
Nokia claims first with Wi-Fi 7 product portfolio, enhances wholesale access for FTTH
Nokia unveils portfolio of carrier-grade wireless broadband devices to the market that are more than 3x faster than previous generations, while Altiplano Open Access Solution offers programmable interface to enhance wholesale operational models Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
20 Oct 2023
Belgian researchers raise speed limit in European datacentres
Researchers have developed a prototype of an optical receiver that will help datacentres process data at a much higher rate Continue Reading
By- Pat Brans, Pat Brans Associates/Grenoble Ecole de Management
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News
19 Oct 2023
Nokia wins optical tech award, brings 10G fibre to Iceland with Mila upgrade
Analyst regards Finnish comms tech provider as dominating global XGS-PON OLT market while it supplies Icelandic operator with multi-PON fibre broadband solution designed to bring multi-gigabit services to enterprise customers Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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E-Zine
10 Oct 2023
Teeing up tech at the Ryder Cup
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we go behind the scenes at golf’s Ryder Cup to see the tech firsts introduced to improve the fan experience. UK tech leaders explain why they feel ‘betrayed’ by the government’s net-zero policy changes. And we examine the governance challenges behind immerse technologies such as VR and the metaverse. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
13 Sep 2023
Wi-Fi 7 to play fundamental role in transforming work
Study from wireless technology trade association shows latest version of Wi-Fi standard will enable enterprise, Industry 4.0, medical, smart city and other applications that are impractical or impossible with wired and other wireless technologies Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
01 Sep 2023
Threat actors exploiting unpatched Juniper Networks devices
A series of vulnerabilities in Juniper Networks firewalls and switches appear to be being exploited in the wild to enable remote code execution, with thousands of devices thought to be exposed Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
16 Aug 2023
ITAM influence on cyber risk becoming a factor in credit ratings
Credit agency S&P Global Ratings warns that organisations that pay inadequate attention to IT asset management as a factor in their cyber risk management processes may find their creditworthiness takes a dive Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
08 Aug 2023
MPs warn about growing prevalence of tech-enabled domestic abuse
The UK government must take action to prevent perpetrators from being able to use connected or smart technologies to conduct their domestic abuse, a select committee has warned Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
25 Jul 2023
Small satellite testing gets funding boost
A new facility has been established as part of the government’s £200m funding for Earth Observation Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
19 Jul 2023
Cloud service providers, OEMs, chip firms form Ultra Ethernet Consortium
Consortium formed to deliver on Ethernet-based open, interoperable, high-performance, full-communications stack architecture to meet the growing network demands of AI and high-performance computing at scale Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
11 Jul 2023
EU formally grants data adequacy to US
The European Commission has formally granted the US data adequacy, allowing companies and organisations to freely transfer personal data across the Atlantic via the EU-US Data Privacy Framework. But privacy activist Max Schrems has already committed to legally challenging the decision Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
09 Jun 2023
Barracuda ESG users told to throw away their hardware
Owners of Barracuda Email Security Gateway appliances are being told that they will need to throw out and replace their kit after it emerged that a patch for a recently disclosed vulnerability had not done the job Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Definition
25 May 2023
CSU/DSU (Channel Service Unit/Data Service Unit)
A CSU/DSU (Channel Service Unit/Data Service Unit) is a hardware device about the size of a modem. It converts a digital data frame from local area network (LAN) communication technology into a frame appropriate for a wide area network (WAN) and vice versa. Continue Reading
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Definition
24 Apr 2023
keystone jack
A keystone jack is a female connector used in audio, video and data communications. It serves as a receptacle for a matching plug, which is a male connector of the same type as the jack. Continue Reading
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News
19 Apr 2023
Cisco urges users to keep its network hardware up-to-date
In the wake of a campaign of threat activity targeting a six-year-old Cisco router vulnerability, the networking giant has warned users to be on high alert and update their hardware Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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E-Zine
14 Mar 2023
Digital dedication – the transformation of Guinness World Records
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we find out about the digital transformation at Guinness World Records – dedication, that’s what you need. We examine the new space race – to launch low-orbit, low-cost communications satellites. And we look at the role of technology in sustainability strategies. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
24 Feb 2023
Fujitsu claims sustainable terabit networking with 1FINITY Ultra Optical
Japanese technology giant launches platform claimed to achieve top-level long-distance transmission capacity of 1.2 Tbps while delivering 60% reduction in CO2 emissions Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
23 Feb 2023
Ciena claims industry first with 1.6 Tbps coherent optic service
WaveLogic 6 Extreme and WaveLogic 6 Nano products designed to meet critical network provider capacity and power efficiency needs Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
14 Feb 2023
Dell tells suppliers to diversify fab and backend facilities
Dell calls for chip suppliers to diversify their fabrication and backend facilities by the end of 2024 to improve its supply chain resilience Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
09 Feb 2023
SPTel launches Singapore’s first LoRaWAN network
The LoRaWAN network and its solar-powered gateways will alleviate the need for businesses and IoT service providers to build their own network to hook up sensor devices Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
11 Jan 2023
Internet shutdowns cost global economy $24bn in 2022
Deliberate disruption of people’s access to the internet by governments is having a substantial economic impact and contributing to a range of human rights abuses, primarily against protestors Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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Feature
19 Dec 2022
Storage hardware shortage causes and how to mitigate them
We look at the IT supply chain shortages that have hit data storage equipment, their causes and what organisations can do to work more smartly to mitigate them Continue Reading
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News
17 Nov 2022
Virgin Media Business Wholesale launches new National High Capacity Services core network
Enhanced high-bandwidth, ultra-low-latency core platform launched for National High Capacity Services network to enable simpler, faster delivery of services and improve customer experience Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Definition
17 Nov 2022
control plane (CP)
The control plane is the part of a network that carries signaling traffic and is responsible for network routing. Continue Reading
By- Kinza Yasar, Technical Writer
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News
07 Nov 2022
Singtel, China Telecom Global to lead undersea cable consortium
New Asia Link Cable system will connect Hong Kong and Singapore with the Philippines, Brunei, and Hainan in China Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
03 Nov 2022
Russia risks shortage of PCs and software
Russian consumers and businesses could face a shortage of IT equipment including PCs and software Continue Reading
By- Computer Weekly correspondent
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News
31 Oct 2022
SoftIron’s HyperCloud to ease private cloud deployments
SoftIron claims its technology stack fully automates the provisioning of storage, compute, networking and infrastructure services, providing a fully functioning, multi-tenant cloud Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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Feature
04 Oct 2022
NFS vs SMB vs CIFS: File storage protocols defined
We take a close look at NFS and SMB – the key file storage access protocols – and weigh up their pros, cons and suitability to differing datacentre environments Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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News
31 Aug 2022
HPE supply chain issues drive up server prices
HPE’s latest quarterly results show the company is trying to combat its order backlog by encouraging customers to buy next-gen servers Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
17 Aug 2022
Indian semiconductor component market to hit $300bn by 2026
India’s semiconductor component market will see cumulative revenues climb to $300bn by 2026, amid growing demand for mobile devices and industrial products Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
17 Aug 2022
How BE Switchcraft is using RFID to streamline manufacturing
The Australian switchboard manufacturer has rolled out a radio frequency identification system to track production jobs and streamline manufacturing processes Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
27 Jul 2022
Microsoft anticipates $3.3bn savings by extending server life
Thanks to new software tools and better hardware, Microsoft plans to upgrade servers and network equipment every six years Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
21 Jul 2022
GCHQ experts back scanning of encrypted phone messages to fight child abuse
Ian Levy, technical director of the NCSC, and Crispin Robinson, technical director of GCHQ, back client-side scanning software on mobile phones to detect child abuse Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
20 Jul 2022
Vodafone upgrades global network with SDN for flexible scalability
Software-defined networking stack deployed on both IP and optical global internet network controllers Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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Definition
11 Jul 2022
intermediate distribution frame (IDF)
An intermediate distribution frame (IDF) is a free-standing or wall-mounted rack for managing and interconnecting a telecommunications cable between end-user devices and the main distribution frame (MDF). Continue Reading
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News
20 Jun 2022
Huawei unveils new in-home Mesh Wi-Fi solutions
Comms tech provider focuses on the home with new product designed to deliver high-speed, reliable and secure Wi-Fi 6 Plus for large households and to support third workspace Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Definition
16 Jun 2022
converged network adapter (CNA)
A converged network adapter (CNA) is a single network interface device that provides the functionality of both a Fibre Channel (FC) host bus adapter (HBA) and a TCP/IP Ethernet network interface card (NIC). Continue Reading
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News
13 Jun 2022
Dell server, storage, PC sales grow despite component supply chain woes
Dell executives cite the company’s use of “alternative” component supply chains as server, storage and PC sales grow despite difficulties for most of the market sourcing parts Continue Reading
By- Yann Serra, LeMagIT
- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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Opinion
10 Jun 2022
IT Sustainability Think Tank: Incorporating circular economy principles into IT procurement
With sustainability moving up the boardroom agenda, CIOs and IT managers should look to revamp their IT procurement strategies to align with the principles of the circular economy, but where should they start? Continue Reading
By- Craig Melson, TechUK
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News
08 Jun 2022
China using top consumer routers to hack Western comms networks
An advisory from US cyber authorities shares details of multiple vulnerabilities exploited by Chinese state actors to hack into Western telecoms networks Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Feature
06 Jun 2022
IT departments need holistic circular economies to fight climate change
With sustainability moving up the boardroom agenda, IT managers should revamp procurement strategies to align with the principles of the circular economy, but what does this mean for managing the IT lifecycle? Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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E-Zine
31 May 2022
Trial and error – why the law on computer evidence must change
In this week’s Computer Weekly, the Post Office IT scandal highlighted the problem with computer evidence – we examine the need for legal reform. We assess the nuclear option for sustainable datacentre power. And we find out how IT experts can improve their soft skills and boost their career prospects as a result. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
10 May 2022
NCSC pins Viasat cyber attack on Russia
UK authorities have attributed the 24 February cyber attack on the network of satellite comms company Viasat to Russia Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
05 May 2022
How PB Traffic is preventing traffic light theft
New Zealand’s PB Traffic has deployed an IoT-based tracking system to gain oversight of its portable traffic light systems and prevent theft Continue Reading
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News
03 May 2022
Five TLS comms vulnerabilities hit Aruba, Avaya switching kit
Five new vulnerabilities in the implementation of transport layer security communications leave several popular switches vulnerable to remote code execution Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
01 Apr 2022
AIS, ZTE, Qualcomm claim first for 5G NR-DC at 2.6GHz, 26GHz in Thailand
Thai operator teams with comms tech providers for a ‘milestone’ in enhancing the capabilities of 5G network and ecosystem, showcasing 5G New Radio Dual Connectivity in the field achieving 8.5Gbps peak downlink speed and 2.17Gbps peak uplink speed with a single mobile device Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
21 Mar 2022
NZ glassmaker taps IoT to track delivery trolleys
Architectural Glass Products has installed tracking devices on delivery trolleys to track its products and delivery trolleys in real time Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
08 Mar 2022
Limelight gains large CDN scale with Edgecast acquisition
Leading CDN provider gains extra scale with strategic purchase, claiming to have created global leader in edge-enabled software services with diversified revenue across products, clients, geographies and channels Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
03 Mar 2022
Nato Cyber Security unit tests post-quantum VPN
Nato’s Cyber Security Centre has successfully tested secure communication flows in a post-quantum world using a UK-designed VPN Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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E-Zine
01 Feb 2022
How Ocado pushes technological boundaries
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we talk to Ocado’s CTO about how the e-commerce company pushes technological boundaries. Our latest buyer’s guide looks at the importance and technical challenges of data integration. There’s a growing dispute over the use of end-to-end encryption – we look at the differing perspectives. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
10 Jan 2022
Is the commodity server bandwagon running out of steam?
The term “paradigm shift” gets flung about far too much in IT, but we may be at one of those few times that genuinely deserves it. For decades now, specialised hardware devices have been losing ... Continue Reading
By- Bryan Betts, Freeform Dynamics
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Feature
22 Dec 2021
Scale-up vs scale-out: Horizontal vs vertical scaling for storage
We look at the differences between scale-up and scale-out in storage – or horizontal vs vertical scaling – and the key ways it can be carried out on-prem and in the cloud Continue Reading
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E-Zine
21 Dec 2021
What is Log4Shell - and why the panic?
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we assess the risks from Log4Shell, a new web software vulnerability described as “catastrophic”. We look at SASE – secure access service edge – which is set to be one of the networking priorities for 2022. And some victims of the Post Office IT scandal are still waiting for proper compensation. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
09 Dec 2021
CW Europe: Norway embraces internet of things
Norway is becoming a centre of IoT innovation as tech developers tackle some of the country’s unique challenges, in areas such as fish farming, power distribution and monitoring of boats. Also in this issue, find out why Utrecht University media scientist José van Dijck has won an award, and read about Estonia’s country-as-a-service scheme. Continue Reading
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News
01 Dec 2021
HPE results boosted by new orders rush
A rush on new orders to avoid HPE price hike, along with some help from Oracle, has helped to boost revenue Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
24 Nov 2021
One in three Norwegian unicorns created in 2021 alone
Norway’s tech sector has undergone rapid growth in the past year, consolidating the Nordic country’s position as an emerging European tech hub Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
16 Nov 2021
Nvidia/Arm: Competitions and Markets Authority to drill down further in Phase 2 investigation
The merger between Arm and Nvidia is to be investigated further following publication of the CMA’s Phase 1 report into the deal Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
16 Nov 2021
Vodafone claims solid half-year
Hot on the heels of signing a contract with City Fibre to gain UK fibre leadership, leading European comms operator’s results for the first six months of 2021 shows sustainable growth in both Europe and Africa Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
10 Nov 2021
Cisco aims to conquer complexity in hybrid world of work
Network tech and services giant Cisco unveils solutions designed to simplify complex environments as the world embraces flexible ways of working, giving global view of SaaS application health and outages map Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
02 Nov 2021
Electronic waste excluded from COP26 agenda
Data sanitation industry group calls on UK government to add electronic waste to the climate summit’s agenda Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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Definition
02 Nov 2021
host bus adapter (HBA)
A host bus adapter (HBA) is a circuit board or integrated circuit adapter that connects a host system, such as a server, to a storage or network device. Continue Reading
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News
20 Oct 2021
LightBasin hackers breach 13 telcos in two years
Hackers have obtained an undisclosed volume of subscriber information and call metadata in a sustained campaign against telecommunications firms Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
18 Oct 2021
DCMS appoints Plexal to drive telecoms diversity strategy
Government chooses UK innovation company to understand and develop the role of SMEs in the telecoms market with particular reference to how to create a diverse market that supports the creation of home-grown, sovereign technology Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
14 Oct 2021
Generation Novel hybrid workers bring new demands and risks
Aruba survey warns business leaders that they must strike a balance between flexibility and security to address risky behaviours and evolving expectations of today’s tech-savvy workforce Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
30 Sep 2021
Global internet traffic, bandwidth ‘return to normal’
Global Internet Geography Research Service analyses internet capacity, traffic and IP transit pricing and finds average traffic growth and peak traffic growth drop as world accommodates post-Covid environment Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Feature
29 Sep 2021
NVMe-over-fabrics: Five need-to-knows
We look at five need-to-knows about NVMe-over-fabrics, such as its implementations – RDMA, Fibre Channel and TCP – use cases, hardware and operating system support Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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Feature
22 Sep 2021
Ways to speed up white box networking adoption
Most organizations are slow to deploy new techniques, white box networking included. Experts explain why and offer advice on how to speed up adoption across enterprises. Continue Reading
By- Deanna Darah, Site Editor
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News
06 Sep 2021
Room for improvement in UK right to repair laws
The UK government introduced right to repair legislation earlier in 2021 to combat the growing issue of electronic waste, but data sanitisation firm Blancco says that while it’s a step in the right direction, there is definitely scope for improvement Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
20 Aug 2021
Swedish IT industry braced for China’s response to Huawei 5G ban
Swedish IT and communications equipment suppliers fear economic backlash from China following Huawei ban Continue Reading
By- Gerard O'Dwyer
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Definition
16 Aug 2021
conductance
Conductance is an expression of the ease with which electric current flows through materials like metals and nonmetals. Continue Reading
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News
11 Aug 2021
Microsoft fixes seven critical bugs on light Patch Tuesday
All seven critical vulnerabilities in Microsoft’s August Patch Tuesday were related to remote code execution, and there was one zero-day related to Windows Update Medic Service Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
09 Aug 2021
Possible ransomware attack hits Italian vaccine booking system
It is still unclear who is behind the attack that caused Covid-19 vaccine bookings in Lazio, Italy, to grind to a halt, as despite masses of files being encrypted no specific ransom demands have been made for the decryptor Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
05 Aug 2021
Nine security flaws found in critical hospital infrastructure
The ‘PwnedPiper’ vulnerabilities identified in systems used by 80% of US hospitals could be used to launch ransomware attacks Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
23 Jul 2021
Can India become a global manufacturing hub?
India can be a major player in the global manufacturing supply chain by shoring up IP protection and tapping opportunities in contract manufacturing and firmware design Continue Reading
By- Pratima Harigunani
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Opinion
20 Jul 2021
Sparsely staffed offices: the new post-pandemic cyber gap
With many offices still operating at limited capacity, a red teaming expert reveals how his job is getting easier, and why this is a problem Continue Reading
By- Kyle Gaertner
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Definition
19 Jul 2021
American Wire Gauge (AWG)
American Wire Gauge (AWG) is the standard way to denote wire size in North America. Continue Reading
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Definition
13 Jul 2021
customer premises equipment (CPE)
Customer premises equipment (CPE) is telecommunications and information technology equipment kept at the customer's physical location rather than on the service provider's premises. Continue Reading
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News
07 Jul 2021
Forrester finds companies confounded by data deluge
A Dell-commissioned study by analyst firm Forrester finds organisations overwhelmed by mounds of data Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Enterprise Applications Editor
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Definition
22 Jun 2021
bus network
A bus network is a local area network (LAN) topology in which each node -- a workstation or other device -- is connected to a main cable or link called a bus. Continue Reading
By- Andrew Froehlich, West Gate Networks
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News
22 Jun 2021
GlobalFoundries to open new fab in Singapore
US chip foundry GlobalFoundries is building a $4bn semiconductor fabrication plant in Singapore to expand its manufacturing capacity as chip demand surges worldwide Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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Definition
11 Jun 2021
near-end crosstalk (NEXT)
Near-end crosstalk (NEXT) is an error condition that can occur when connectors are attached to twisted pair cabling. Continue Reading
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News
27 May 2021
Openreach taps Ciena to boost connectivity services for UK carriers
To hasten full-fibre network build out and help meet growing customer demand, BT-owned broadband provision division deploys new routing, switching and optical solutions Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
03 May 2021
New standard to simplify IoT device onboarding
Fido Alliance’s device onboarding protocol will automate the process of connecting internet-of-things devices to device management platforms while improving security Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
29 Apr 2021
Intel seeks broader platform play with Ice Lake
Company is counting on performance improvements from its third-generation Xeon ‘Ice Lake’ chip and its broader platform strategy to regain its mojo in the market Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
01 Apr 2021
Lose-lose US sanctions apply brakes to Huawei’s 2020 growth
Bans on Huawei products in infrastructures around the world begin to affect its bottom line, but comms technology provider shows growth and reaffirms commitment to creating greater value for customers and society in the face of adversity Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Feature
29 Mar 2021
Ecolabels and data sanitisation key to recycling and reusing IT assets
Ecolabels on hardware and data sanitisation of devices are key to recycling and reusing old IT equipment respectively, helping enterprises avoid unnecessary asset destruction and contributing to increasingly high levels of electronic waste globally Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
11 Mar 2021
CityFibre extends full-fibre network to Peterborough
Former leading altnet to put a further £1.5m into its high-speed broadband connectivity project Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
19 Feb 2021
Oracle unveils final cog in cloud strategy
Oracle’s Roving Edge Infrastructure is getting interest from mining companies in Australia and manufacturers in ASEAN that are looking to run cloud-based workloads in edge locations Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
03 Feb 2021
Tata Communications grows IoT footprint
India’s Tata Communications has been shoring up its IoT capabilities through a handful of acquisitions and partnerships with telcos Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
26 Jan 2021
Saudi IT spending to hit $11bn in 2021
Saudi Arabian organisations will spend about $11bn on IT this year, with emerging technologies high on shopping lists Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
22 Jan 2021
Where is Intel going to place its next strategic bet?
Intel is getting a new CEO and the company is on a mission to move beyond the x86, a processor architecture that it has defined and dominated Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor