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News : Smartphone technology
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December 02, 2020
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Dec'20
Three continues UK 5G roll-out
UK operator now offers 5G in 154 towns and cities serviced from over 800 sites across the UK and announces partnership with Ericsson that includes roll-out of 5G and improvements to 4G network
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December 01, 2020
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Dec'20
UK government sets out 5G tech diversification strategy
Second reading of the Telecoms Security Bill outlines specific measures to restrict the use of Huawei’s goods, services and facilities in 5G networks and details of the new 5G Supply Chain Diversification Strategy designed to build a resilient, open...
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November 30, 2020
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UK government ploughs £3m into 5G test facility
Harwell Campus 5G research facility gets financial boost to assist development of advanced communications for terrestrial and satellite-based broadband networks
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November 30, 2020
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Nov'20
Faster-than-predicted growth for 5G with 3.5 billion subs forecast by 2026
Despite uncertainties caused by Covid-19, new research from Ericsson reveals that the pace of introducing new 5G functionality has increased in 2020
In Depth : Smartphone technology
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How retailers are using tech to cope with changing footfall
Customer behaviour was shifting long before the coronavirus pandemic accelerated the online shopping boom, so what technology are retailers using to keep stores relevant? Continue Reading
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Covid-19: How retailers are using technology to respond to changing shopping habits
As the coronavirus outbreak accelerates the shift in consumer behaviour, how are retailers using technology to keep customers engaged? Continue Reading
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The UK switches on to mobile contact tracing
Long overdue and attracting descriptions ranging from ‘essential’ to ‘cherry on the cake’, the UK’s contact-tracing app is now widely available – but where will further developments lead? Continue Reading
Blog Posts : Smartphone technology
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Huawei risks drowning as HarmonyOS heads for open waters
Earlier in August, Huawei announced it was launching its own open-source operating system, named HarmonyOS, which may replace Google’s Android on its devices, writes Promon head of development, Jan ... Continue Reading
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Samsung phone folds like a cheap suit
Samsung has unveiled something resembling a VTech learning toy to try to maintain its foothold in the smartphone market. Commentators humoured the announcement, though, referring to the ... Continue Reading
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Android bites Apple in UK, iPhone X marks the spot in China
The smartphone sales results are in: Android continues to bite chunks out of Apple in UK and France, while iPhone X is eating Android in the East. The latest ComTech Smartphone OS Market Share ... Continue Reading
Opinion : Smartphone technology
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Why UK needs independent oversight body for contact-tracing app
The public needs and deserves clarity, and not just assurances, over the UK’s Covid-19 contact-tracing app Continue Reading
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Why the banking industry needs an IT makeover
UK banks face huge challenges keeping their service availability levels at 99.99% Continue Reading
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Security Think Tank: In-depth protection is a matter of basic hygiene
The belief that effective perimeter security is the best way to protect data is a fallacy that is being repeatedly exposed. We must recognise the need for a data-centric security model to protect data from both internal and external threats, but what does this mean for security professionals? Continue Reading
Videos : Smartphone technology
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UKTech50 Video: Transforming the Metropolitan Police – Metropolitan Police Service
In this video Richard Thwaite, director of digital policing, Metropolitan Police Service, discusses the advantages of implementing mobility for officers on the streets, and discusses the innovation behind the project.
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CW500: IT governance in the era of "shadow IT" – Be2Change Consultancy
In this CW500 Club video, Christoph Burtscher, CEO, Be2Change Consultancy, talks to Computer Weekly editor in chief Bryan Glick about the challenges of IT governance in an era of shadow IT.
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CW500 In the City: Mobility management and regulatory compliance - IDC
In this CW500 club video, Alex Kwiatkowski, Head of Financial Insights Europe, IDC discusses regulatory compliance and BYOD in the finance sector, as well as the challenges and benefits of managing mobility.