Smartphone technology
Smartphone technology is the fastest growing and most competitive area of the corporate mobile phone sector, with Apple's iPhone, Google's Android and Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 vying to take over from Blackberry as the smartphone of choice for business users. We look at the latest developments and products and what they mean to enterprise IT.
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News
08 Jun 2023
Netherlands enables contactless payments on entire public transport network
All modes of public transport now accept payments using contactless technology after the completion of major project in the Netherlands Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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E-Zine
11 May 2023
CW EMEA: The future of work
In this month’s CW EMEA, we look at the future of work in Europe after the pandemic forced a change in entrenched human behaviour. For years, people talked about flexible working being the way forward, but scepticism within the management of large companies held it back. This all changed when Covid-19 began to spread out of control and governments and businesses quickly told people to work from home where possible. We also look at the increasing problem of IT failures in Dutch hospitals and how they are affecting patient care, highlighting the need to improve IT security in hospitals. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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27 Oct 2020
Covid crisis proves tech can replace office space and support cost-cutting at Barclays
Bank says it will continue to look at its use of office space as it targets further cost-cutting measures Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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26 Oct 2020
BT brings out RCS business messaging to UK customers
Telco announces that platform based on next generation of rich mobile messaging is now through early-stage pilots and is available for businesses to enhance customer experience Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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26 Oct 2020
Nokia chalks up new Finnish 5G win
Global comms tech provider selected by Finnish joint venture to supply 5G radio network equipment including deployment and managed services Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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22 Oct 2020
Orange Belgium reveals first 5G innovations in Port of Antwerp
Augmented field operators and connected tugboats are potential use cases as applications based on next-generation network aim to go full steam ahead at Belgian port Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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22 Oct 2020
O2 makes further expansion to UK 5G network
Almost exactly a year after it switched on 5G in the UK, O2 takes next-gen network locations into treble figures and eyes up business use cases Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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21 Oct 2020
5G drives Ericsson in third quarter
Increased demand for next-generation architectures in key territories boost third quarter for Swedish comms tech giant, as it inks national infrastructure network deal to deliver 5G speed and network capacity in domestic arena and Estonia Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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21 Oct 2020
Trump and Biden campaign apps easy targets for cyber criminals
You don’t need a stellar IQ to exploit the dangerous StrandHogg Android vulnerability, and users of both Donald Trump’s and Joe Biden’s mobile apps are at risk of falling victim to it Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
21 Oct 2020
Qualcomm teams with Verizon and Ericsson to set 5G speed benchmark, boosts 5G offering
Comms carrier and tech companies continue to drive advancements in 5G technology using aggregation technology on mmWave spectrum while new portfolio of 5G RAN platforms aims to enable a new generation of cellular networks Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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20 Oct 2020
Verizon goes global with private 5G network
US comms giant spreads wings to offer private 5G capabilities to enterprises in Europe and Asia-Pacific deal Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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20 Oct 2020
Police given access to self-isolation data
NHS Test and Trace self-isolation data will be made available to police after new guidance changes data-sharing rules Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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20 Oct 2020
AT&T taps Nokia to drive CBRS-enabled Industry 4.0 private networks
US comms giant aims to accelerate its ambitions to support advanced communications in manufacturing and industry Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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20 Oct 2020
Almost two-thirds of cell sites set to deploy open RAN by 2026
With diversity in communications technology supply set to accelerate, open RAN will come to the fore and research suggests that enterprise small cells will be a key factor in its deployment Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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19 Oct 2020
Global operator revenue to be buoyed by 5G over next five years
Research firm presents more evidence dispelling fears of pandemic preventing roll-out of next-generation networks Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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19 Oct 2020
EU contact-tracing app interoperability gateway goes live
European Union goes live with project developed to ensure that member states’ apps will work seamlessly across borders, so users will only need to install one app for use across EU Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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16 Oct 2020
Spanish court to question witnesses over ‘illegal surveillance’ of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange
The Spanish National Court in Madrid is to hear evidence from information security expert Andy Müller-Maguhn and two lawyers who were subject to ‘illegal surveillance’ of their meetings with Julian Assange at the Ecuadorian Embassy in London Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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15 Oct 2020
Jersey launches contact-tracing app
Irish software developer NearForm adds Channel Island to its list of customers for mobile proximity app technology Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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15 Oct 2020
Employees demand greater ownership and choice in the ‘new normal’ of work
Cisco survey shows flexible future for work, with three-quarters of UK office workers wanting to choose whether to work from home or office, and manage their hours Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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14 Oct 2020
Employees demand office redesign for new hybrid work environment
Global study by visualisation and collaboration technology provider says employees worldwide are desperate to get back to the office and want their employers to invest in a tech-driven environment Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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14 Oct 2020
Apple announces new era for 5G with iPhone 12
Even as its growth exceeds earlier expectations, the global 5G market gets rocket fuel with the long-awaited launch of the 5G-compatible iPhone 12 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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13 Oct 2020
Cheaper and more available smartphones set to drive 5G adoption surge
Arrival of 5G-enabled iPhones, particularly in Europe and North America, along with momentum in China, to push worldwide 5G connections to 3.6 billion by 2025 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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12 Oct 2020
O-RAN ready to rocket to be worth $47bn by 2026
Industry analyst predicts rapid expansion for open radio access network over the next six years Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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12 Oct 2020
5G set to add $8tn to global GDP by 2030
Research from leading global telecommunications technology provider finds that despite the economic challenges of Covid-19, a global boom in 5G investment will see 71% of companies invest in it over the next five years Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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12 Oct 2020
BT expands digital workplace portfolio with Zoom
New carrier agreement with conferencing provider Zoom designed to allow BT to offer a managed service with integrated networking to ensure optimal user experiences Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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09 Oct 2020
Nokia, Ericsson score 5G tech wins with Orange, Proximus
Centre of politics becomes centre of 5G activity as incumbent telcos tap Nordic comms giants to build out next-generation infrastructures Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Feature
08 Oct 2020
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
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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08 Oct 2020
5G to fore as Vodafone, Immense join Midlands Future Mobility
UK telco and simulation platform provider join project to accelerate the development of cutting-edge transport technologies Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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06 Oct 2020
5G technology could increase global economy by $1.5tn by 2030
Research commissioned by Huawei suggests next-generation networks can stimulate growth and drive productivity as the global economy recovers from Covid-19 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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06 Oct 2020
EE leads latest Opensignal UK mobile performance report
UK’s largest operator tops UK mobile quality survey measuring performance across four key use cases Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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05 Oct 2020
Employees overwhelmingly hostile to workplace monitoring tech
The use of workplace surveillance technologies to monitor and track staff working from home has increased hugely since the start of the pandemic, but most workers say it makes them feel uncomfortable Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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05 Oct 2020
Regulator wants fintechs to address pandemic financial challenges
UK financial services regulator is supporting fintechs in addressing some of the challenges consumers and small businesses face amid the current pandemic Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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05 Oct 2020
O2 takes 5G to Germany’s biggest cities
Telefónica Germany says it is beginning a new era in mobile telephony in the country, allowing users to have ‘completely new dimensions of digitisation’ with next-generation networks Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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05 Oct 2020
TSB mobile banking problems a reminder of risk of reliance on digital
TSB customers have had problems accessing the mobile banking app just days after the bank announced it was closing 164 branches Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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05 Oct 2020
5PRING launches Green Innovation Challenge
5G testbed welcomes applicants from startups based in the West Midlands and beyond to cut carbon emissions Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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02 Oct 2020
Nokia clocks up 100 5G deals and 160 commercial 5G engagements
Finnish comms tech giant says 5G deals and engagements validate its progress in strengthening mobile radio product portfolio as the transition to 5G continues Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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02 Oct 2020
Internet of things vital for post-Covid business success, says report
UK telco Vodafone launches report focused on the impact IoT is having on businesses at a time when their digital capabilities are being put to the test by the Covid-19 pandemic Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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01 Oct 2020
NCSC sees no ‘significant improvement’ in Huawei’s overall security practices
Annual report investigating perceived risks of Huawei’s involvement in parts of UK critical national infrastructure finds vulnerabilities and slow progress in remediation, but concludes that all perceived risks are manageable Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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01 Oct 2020
Darwin SatCom gets into gear with first UK commercial 5G, satellite autonomous vehicles test lab
Businesses can use lab to explore and trial next-gen connectivity for autonomous vehicles based on 5G and satellite communications, with O2-customised vehicles available to test proofs of concept Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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01 Oct 2020
Enea claims 15% increase in RAN capacity through machine learning
Covid-19 pandemic renewing operator focuses on extracting maximum capacity from 4G networks and machine learning, seen as providing a significant boost to capacity and cost-effectiveness Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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30 Sep 2020
Wi-Fi Vantage certification adds support for managed wireless advancements
Latest development from wireless collaboration forum see Wi-Fi 6 and WPA3 optimise and secure the Wi-Fi experience in managed networks Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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29 Sep 2020
Microsoft aims to sharpen edge, 5G deployment with Azure for Operators
IT and cloud giant announces partnership programme with telecommunications industry to more effectively enable the roll-out of next-generation networks Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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29 Sep 2020
Nokia nabs greater part of BT 5G infrastructure
As UK incumbent telco continues removing Huawei technology from its network, Finnish comms tech giant scores big Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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28 Sep 2020
NHS Covid-19 app exceeds 10 million downloads, but has teething troubles
Momentum of first-day download blitz continues over first weekend for long-awaited contact-tracing app as users make 1.5 million venue check-ins Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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24 Sep 2020
UK government sets up task force to address comms tech ‘market failure’
Digital secretary announces line-up of task force to advise on plans to open up and grow UK telecoms market following the decision to ban Huawei Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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24 Sep 2020
NHS contact-tracing app for England and Wales launches nationwide
Arriving over four months later than originally proposed, the much-delayed and much-criticised UK Covid-19 contact-tracing app is now available to download Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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24 Sep 2020
State of Pennsylvania launches contact-tracing app
Leading Irish developer of contact-tracing technology, NearForm, bags second US state in a week with its Google and Apple API-based platform Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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24 Sep 2020
Klaxoon claims new visual standard for collaboration with Board
Teamwork and smart work technology provider takes advantage of lockdown to develop next-generation visual workspace with built-in videoconferencing Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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23 Sep 2020
Latest Tech Nation fintech cohort reflects diversifying sector
The latest group of fintechs accepted into Tech Nation’s growth programme reflects the diversification of a maturing sector Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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23 Sep 2020
Banks stall return-to-work plans as UK government changes advice
Banks pause plans to bring staff back to the office as the government backtracks on its policy Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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22 Sep 2020
Gigamon partners with Nokia to accelerate 5G adoption
Purpose-built joint 5G solution launched to offer ‘breakthrough’ real-time analytics to enhance customer experience and maximise investment impact Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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21 Sep 2020
Remote workers lack appropriate tools to adapt to the new normal
Research finds that companies must proactively address the workflow and productivity challenges remote workers continue to face in order to drive greater productivity Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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18 Sep 2020
UK government reveals more insight into imminent contact-tracing app
Head of Track and Trace and health minister stung by criticism about contact-tracing app’s development compared with Scotland and Ireland, but reveals further details of app that is on track for 24 September launch Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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18 Sep 2020
Ericsson acquires Cradlepoint to accelerate enterprise 5G
Wireless edge WAN solutions supplier will complement Ericsson’s enterprise offerings in deal with an enterprise value of $1.1bn Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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18 Sep 2020
Rampant Kitten spent six years hacking Iranian dissidents
Details emerge of an ongoing campaign by Tehran-backed threat actors targeting dissidents and activists Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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18 Sep 2020
UK Parliamentary committee casts doubt on value of OneWeb satellite project
UK Parliament’s Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee hears experts from the world of satellite communications cast doubt on the intrinsic value of the UK government’s ambition to be a sovereign satellite communications provider Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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16 Sep 2020
Nokia accelerates Industry 4.0 with Digital Automation Cloud additions, digitises 5G deployments
Telecoms equipment supplier extends platform capabilities complementing private wireless connectivity while simplifying deployment of 5G network infrastructure Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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16 Sep 2020
State of Delaware launches Covid-19 tracing app
US state taps leading Irish developer of contact-tracing technology for free app using Google/Apple platform and protecting user privacy Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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16 Sep 2020
Singapore partners Apple on LumiHealth
Singapore’s Health Promotion Board has developed a programme with Apple to encourage healthy living following a similar partnership with Fitbit last year Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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14 Sep 2020
EU announces cross-territory contact-tracing app gateway
European Union announces ‘milestone’ in project developed and set up by T-Systems and SAP to ensure that member states’ apps will work seamlessly across borders, meaning users will only need to install one app for use across EU countries Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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14 Sep 2020
Security concerns remain a major barrier to IoT adoption
Survey finds that internet of things decision-makers regard security as a short-term focus and see 5G as able to ‘transform the industry” in the medium to long term Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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14 Sep 2020
Microsoft drops out of TikTok talks, paves way for Oracle partnership
Microsoft confirms it is dropping out of the running to acquire the US operations of TikTok, leaving the way clear for an imminent partnership deal with Oracle Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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11 Sep 2020
NHS Covid-19 contact-tracing app to launch in England and Wales on 24 September
After a catalogue of delays, missteps and a complete technological volte-face, UK government finally pencils in the date its contact-tracing app will become available nationally Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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10 Sep 2020
Scotland confirms launch of contact-tracing app
Mobile users north of the border get opportunity denied to those in England and Wales – namely the use of a widely available smartphone app designed to prevent the spread of Covid-19 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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10 Sep 2020
Emerging markets on par with rest of world in 5G roll-outs
Despite limited 4G penetration, so-called developing nations get on board with 5G faster than developed markets Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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09 Sep 2020
Coventry University calls on Vodafone standalone 5G for virtual reality teaching
UK’s first commercial standalone 5G network to offer students at Coventry University virtual reality seminars with interactive remote learning Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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09 Sep 2020
5G roll-out delay could see £18.2bn hit to UK economy
Huawei publishes research showing the huge potential financial cost of removing its 5G products and services from the UK’s next generation Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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08 Sep 2020
Ericsson 5G rides on Shenyang subway, goes live in Denmark and launches in Spain
The leading Nordic telecommunications provider unveils a flurry of wins spanning Asia and Europe for its radio access network and core 5G technologies Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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08 Sep 2020
Nordic banks invest and innovate to keep digital rivals at bay
Large traditional banks are accelerating their digital transformations as the regional fintech sector makes its presence felt Continue Reading
By- Gerard O'Dwyer
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08 Sep 2020
Scottish health bodies accelerate mobile Covid-19 detection technology
Scottish regional and national government take the high and fast road to developing contact-tracing technology to assist in preventing further spread of Covid-19 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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07 Sep 2020
Kudelski IoT Labs authorised as Alexa Voice Services test facility
Internet of things division of cyber security firm brings device testing and certification expertise to implementers of Amazon Voice Services in speakers, headphones, vehicles and other connected devices Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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04 Sep 2020
Three expands full-fibre connectivity partnership with CityFibre
The UK’s third national digital infrastructure platform provider teams up with telco on backhaul project Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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03 Sep 2020
Fund helps Good Things Foundation give 4,000 people digital access
Charity Good Things Foundation has been given £500,000 by the National Lottery Fund to help 4,000 digitally excluded people gain technology skills Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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03 Sep 2020
UK government claims major leap in rural 5G roll-out plans
Boost for rural phone coverage in programme clearing 700MHz spectrum of radio waves for 5G, with spectrum to be auctioned off in bid to deliver nearly 20% more capacity for mobile services Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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02 Sep 2020
Asos launches TikTok brand campaign
Fashion brand Asos has launched a campaign on TikTok to bring awareness of its products to a wider audience Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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26 Aug 2020
Unwired Planet wins patent licensing case against Huawei
Landmark ruling goes in favour of Unwired Planet and Conversant Wireless and may define the future of telecoms patent licensing Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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25 Aug 2020
Gartner: Enterprise sales of smartphones show low 5G uptake
There is little demand for new devices and 5G technology, as enterprises focus on saving cash rather than upgrading corporate smartphones, says Gartner Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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18 Aug 2020
Reports Oracle to enter TikTok bidding war
Oracle may be about to make a bid to acquire the US operations of TikTok from its Chinese parent ByteDance, according to the FT Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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14 Aug 2020
Cisco-led consortium eyes up rural UK 5G opportunities
Part government-funded communications project develops first-of-its-kind deployment toolkit for next-generation networks using 5G technologies to empower rural and poorly connected communities Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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13 Aug 2020
UK government redesigns contact-tracing app and begins new trial phase
No official launch, but app is upgraded to offer alerts based on postcode, QR check-in at venues, symptom checker and test booking in conjunction with the official Test and Trace programme Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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11 Aug 2020
PCCW Global and Sure Universal team up for home-based medical IoT
Leading IoT software and platform developer teams with Hong Kong telco to offer global network of connected solutions for medical care from home, providing a customisable platform and interface to deliver global connectivity, simplify device management and IoT operations Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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11 Aug 2020
French data protection authorities to probe TikTok as suitors circle
France’s CNIL has confirmed a new investigation into TikTok’s data protection practices Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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11 Aug 2020
Hospitality sector is failing on contact-tracing obligations
Cyber security experts urge the government to do more to help small hospitality businesses improve their contact-tracing data-handling practices Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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10 Aug 2020
EE expands emergency services network to 500th site
BT-owned UK operator announces milestone for emergency services network as it accelerates its strategy towards bringing 4G to more places across the country, particularly rural communities Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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10 Aug 2020
Poor connectivity sees home workers lose over half an hour of work a day
Business leaders reveal pressure of new normal with research revealing four-fifths of home workers experiencing unreliable internet connection while working from home, and nearly half having slow and/or unreliable internet connection Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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07 Aug 2020
Isle of Wight trial shows positive effect of contact-tracing app, but data privacy body slams UK
Rare piece of good news for long-awaited but much-criticised mobile app as technical conference highlights the positive outcomes for first large public test of coronavirus contact-tracing service Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
07 Aug 2020
TikTok to be banned in US in 45 days
Trump says his Executive Orders against Chinese mobile apps are in the interests of dealing with a national emergency Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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06 Aug 2020
Qualcomm chip vulnerability puts millions of phones at risk
Qualcomm has patched multiple vulnerabilities in its chip hardware that left hundreds of millions of smartphones open to compromise by malicious actors Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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06 Aug 2020
Samsung and Microsoft extend Windows and Office 365 integration
Samsung fleshes out OneDrive, Outlook and OneNote integration. Microsoft offers Link to Windows, to extend phones to Windows 10 PCs Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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05 Aug 2020
Centrica calls on Vodafone 5G tech to assist delivery of gas storage facility
Gas supplier aims to address 1970s problems at Easington storage terminal with 21st century private 5G mobile network solution Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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05 Aug 2020
Brits, terrified of impact of second Covid-19 wave on finances, turn to money management apps
People are using apps to help them manage their money amid fears of a second coronavirus lockdown in the UK Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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05 Aug 2020
Covid collapses secondary smartphone sales but trade-in values increase
$225 million returned to US mobile device consumers in Q2 2020, down by 50% compared with the same quarter last year, however US consumers see 9% increase in the value of their older devices Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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05 Aug 2020
Inside Juniper’s radical IT transformation
Western Australia’s aged care provider Juniper embarked on an aggressive strategy to completely transform its IT operations in just two years Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
04 Aug 2020
Google links with eight US banks for current accounts
Tech giant works with banks to layer digital services on top of secure and regulated banking infrastructures Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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04 Aug 2020
Liverpool scores win with 5G health and social care project
Quality of Mersey is not strained in mobile health communications solutions, with a further £4.3m for 5G-based health and social care innovation to provide safe, free and accessible connectivity to services including health, social care and education Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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03 Aug 2020
BT launches drive to support UK SMEs
Small Business Support Scheme will help country’s 5.8 million small businesses boost connectivity, cashflow and confidence following coronavirus pandemic Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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03 Aug 2020
Apple smashes sales in third quarter, outpaces rivals in growth
iPhone SE and iPhone 11 sales contribute to record June quarter as Apple defies expectations in first true half of the year Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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31 Jul 2020
VMware completes participation in UK contact-tracing app development
The day after UK government announced that its long-awaited and controversial contact-tracing application would be available ‘shortly’, VMware revealed it has completed its role in the development Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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31 Jul 2020
UK contact-tracing app to be launched ‘shortly’ as Northern Ireland deploys service
Launch imminent for long-awaited and controversial mobile application described as ‘cherry on the cake’ of UK’s Covid-19 test and trace strategy Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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30 Jul 2020
EE attains leadership in UK mobile network performance in first half of 2020
As the way in which people use networks has dramatically changed over the course of the Covid-19 pandemic, 5G is changing the game in UK mobile, research has found Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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28 Jul 2020
Garmin may have paid hackers ransom, reports suggest
Garmin’s services are coming back online, but the company remains tight-lipped about what exactly happened to it Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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28 Jul 2020
Global telco 5G network infrastructure spending set to almost double in 2020
Research firm finds investments in next-generation networks will reach just over one-fifth of total wireless infrastructure spend Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly