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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22 May 2025
Virgin Media O2 Business offers Microsoft Teams Phone Mobile
UK operator’s business division looks to offer companies seamless, secure collaboration to support flexible working and gain enhanced productivity Continue Reading
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15 May 2025
Lancashire Police extends use of Pronto tech for faster, more effective response
Northwest of England force unveils next-gen approach to policing with voice-activated systems in vehicles and livestream body cameras that give the control room real-time visibility of incidents Continue Reading
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17 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: Big hit to European 5G as smartphone industry set for sharpest falls in 20 years
Screeching halt to telecoms money truck predicted for 2020 as Covid-19 outbreak impacts phone production and 5G roll-out Continue Reading
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17 Apr 2020
EU warns no compromise on privacy as NHS clashes with tech firms on contact tracing
EU and UK regulators express data privacy concerns days after Silicon Valley giants announce collaboration on contact-tracing apps to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 coronavirus Continue Reading
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16 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: Telcos in developed markets to lose more than $40bn
Big increases in unemployment will see a 3.4% decline in telecoms revenue this year, with the negative impact to persist for the next 12 months, says analyst Continue Reading
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15 Apr 2020
Samsung claims 4.3Gbps 5G speed breakthrough
Korean tech giant’s latest lab demonstration uses MU-MIMO technology to showcase 5G’s potentially vast capacity, new radio, NR, 28GHz access unit Continue Reading
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14 Apr 2020
Apple and Netflix most imitated brands in phishing attacks
A new report highlights the brands which are being most frequently spoofed by cyber criminals in phishing attacks Continue Reading
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09 Apr 2020
How Bolt plans to be more uber than Uber
Overcoming competitors with brand names that have become part of the modern vernacular is a challenge Estonia-based Bolt has set itself as it takes on Uber Continue Reading
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07 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: Home business opportunity knocks for consumer IoT suppliers
Internet-of-things manufacturers see a huge new market opening up from the millions of new enterprise customers working from home Continue Reading
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02 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: Is Zoom safe and should security teams ban it?
Zoom’s rapid rise to prominence has highlighted a score of security problems with the service. Should CISOs try to steer their organisations away from it, or ban it outright? Continue Reading
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02 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: Standardisation delays threaten long-term enterprise 5G
Covid-19 outbreak could see delays in essential technology roll-out, leading to the 5G industry missing out on up to 10% of total revenues, says research firm Continue Reading
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01 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: Use of fintech apps in Europe accelerates
Fintech apps are being increasingly used by consumers as restrictions on their movements are put in place Continue Reading
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01 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: Contactless limit rises as retailers make point-of-sale changes
The spending limit for contactless card payments is increasing to £45 today (1 April), which is just one of several ways that retail point-of-sale is evolving in response to the coronavirus Continue Reading
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31 Mar 2020
Huawei extols 2019 as ‘extraordinary’ year
Despite political challenges across the world restricting use of its technology, Chinese comms tech giant posts strong yearly increase in sales and profit Continue Reading
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31 Mar 2020
Too late to protect online privacy, say Brits
Most UK consumers are concerned about data privacy, but think it’s too late to do much about it, according to a report Continue Reading
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31 Mar 2020
Houseparty denies hack as credential stuffing attacks spread
Social media service denies its service has been hacked, and is offering a million-dollar bounty to anybody who can prove otherwise Continue Reading
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30 Mar 2020
Fujitsu unveils Japan’s first commercial private 5G network
Successful verification under provisional licence opens path to commercial launch for private 5G network for Japanese tech giant Continue Reading
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29 Mar 2020
Australian government unveils Covid-19 app
Federal government launches Coronavirus Australia app to keep Australians updated on the latest developments in its fight against the coronavirus outbreak Continue Reading
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27 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: Smartphone production to plummet 20%, over $25bn lost in roaming revenue
Two studies reveal the huge hit on the mobile device and service industry that is likely to be caused by the Covid-19 outbreak Continue Reading
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27 Mar 2020
Microsoft targets 5G arena with Affirmed Networks acquisition
IT giant turns sights on telecoms opportunities, bringing expertise of virtualised, cloud-native network software provider into Azure fold Continue Reading
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26 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: Be alert to rogue mobile apps exploiting outbreak
Well-meaning developers are beginning to offer medical apps to monitor coronavirus symptoms and provide information on the pandemic. Opportunists and cyber criminals are not far behind them Continue Reading
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25 Mar 2020
Coronavirus takes toll on IT spending in Asia
The economic fallout from the Covid-19 outbreak is expected to slash the growth rate of the region’s IT industry to just 1.2% this year Continue Reading
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24 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: Contactless spending limit increased to fight pandemic
Banking and financial services trade body UK Finance to increase spending limit for contactless payments to £45 from the start of April Continue Reading
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24 Mar 2020
Russia presses ahead with developing 5G, but allocation of frequencies needs to be resolved first
Russian mobile operators are pooling their resources to help them overcome the technical challenges of creating 5G networks Continue Reading
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24 Mar 2020
Tekya auto-clicker malware exploits kids’ Android apps
Google has removed multiple apps for children that were found to contain Tekya auto-clicker malware Continue Reading
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24 Mar 2020
Nokia, LG Uplus build fully automated 5G IP transport network in Korea
Finnish comms firm wins another Asian contract with Korean operator to improve speed of 5G service deployment Continue Reading
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23 Mar 2020
Chunghwa Telecom selects Nokia, Ericsson for rapid 5G build-out
Taiwanese operator taps Nordic comms giants for essential equipment in improving efficiency and user experience Continue Reading
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20 Mar 2020
UK Coronavirus Bill relaxes restrictions on mass surveillance powers
Emergency legislation would massively expand state surveillance and police detainment powers Continue Reading
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20 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: Sans Institute issues cyber security advice for parents
With schools now shut across the UK, parents will bear more responsibility for keeping children safe online and educating them about online harms Continue Reading
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19 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: How to implement safe and secure remote working
Find out what CIOs and CISOs need to know to enable their end-users to work remotely and stay secure during the Covid-19 coronavirus crisis, and learn how users can help themselves Continue Reading
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18 Mar 2020
Nokia spreads Wing IoT with 5G and edge capabilities
Finnish communications tech provider Nokia enhances its Worldwide IoT Network Grid managed service to support operators in offering 5G internet of things services with minimal capital investment Continue Reading
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18 Mar 2020
4G arrives for eastern half of Jubilee Line
Full 4G mobile connectivity arrives on half of one of London’s busiest Underground transport links, paving the way for extended communications throughout the network Continue Reading
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17 Mar 2020
Covid-19: NCSC issues secure remote working guidance
With hundreds of thousands likely to be working remotely for some time, the UK’s NCSC has issued best practice guidance to enable security teams to support them Continue Reading
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17 Mar 2020
UK mobile networks hit by outage
It didn’t take long for the UK’s mobile networks to feel the strain from additional home workers, after UK government advised people to work from home Continue Reading
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13 Mar 2020
Ofcom reveals UK 5G mobile airwaves auction rules
UK comms regulator announces plans to auction two bands of spectrum to boost mobile broadband and 5G, but is criticised for missing opportunity Continue Reading
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12 Mar 2020
Ericsson to acquire MC-PTT provider Genaker
Swedish comms tech firm sees acquisition strengthening its ability to meet demands of transforming mission-critical communications and private network market Continue Reading
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12 Mar 2020
EE further expands UK 5G network
BT-owned mobile operator rolls out 5G to 21 new locations in the country Continue Reading
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12 Mar 2020
Cookie-stealing trojans found lurking on Android phones
Kaspersky discovers two new Android malware modifications that could give hackers control of their victims’ social media accounts Continue Reading
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10 Mar 2020
US Pacific Northwest National Laboratory taps Verizon to explore 5G potential
Comms giant links up with science and technology research body to explore opportunities for 5G to impact national security, energy efficiency and advance science in the US Continue Reading
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10 Mar 2020
Ericsson enables seamless eSIM activation for Samsung devices
Comms tech giant claims enhanced digital experience for consumers by managing mobile subscriptions on eSIM-enabled devices without QR codes Continue Reading
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09 Mar 2020
Upcoming conflict minerals regulation does not cover major technology companies
A forthcoming regulation designed to stem the flow of conflict minerals is unlikely to change the behaviour of technology companies because loopholes in the new rules mean they are not covered Continue Reading
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06 Mar 2020
5G moves from hype to reality and will add $2.2tn to global economy by 2034
Trade association for global mobile industry predicts huge growth and huge revenues from rapidly expanding 5G universe Continue Reading
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27 Feb 2020
Nokia claims end-to-end 4G and 5G New Radio slicing first
Finnish comms tech provider beefs up comms network essential equipment offer with 4G, 5G end-to-end slicing Continue Reading
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27 Feb 2020
Kr00k vulnerability compromises billions of Wi-Fi devices
Billions of Wi-Fi chips used in IoT devices, laptops, smartphones and tablets are vulnerable to a serious vulnerability Continue Reading
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25 Feb 2020
Google warns users not to mess with Huawei devices
Google tells users of Huawei devices to try to avoid bypassing controls preventing them from loading its apps Continue Reading
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25 Feb 2020
Huawei unveils MWC product portfolio led by €2,500 5G smartphone
Chinese tech giant unveils 5G smartphones, tablets, chipsets, AI, Wi-Fi 6, routers, chipsets and cameras that it was set to announce at the cancelled Mobile World Congress Continue Reading
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24 Feb 2020
Coronavirus, global economic slowdown to cap 5G smartphone sales in 2020
First half of 2020 will likely be much weaker than expected for the 5G smartphone market, but a strong bounce-back is possible in second half of the year if the coronavirus spread is brought under control Continue Reading
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24 Feb 2020
Commercial, enterprise use cases to drive VR to $24.5bn by 2024
Analyst ABI Research predicts standalone virtual reality applications to be the main driver of substantial growth as the market strikes right balance between price, performance and ease of setup Continue Reading
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24 Feb 2020
KDDI taps Nokia, Ericsson to support 5G standalone network
Japanese mobile operator works with Nordic comms tech giants for cloud-based solutions to support standalone 5G network Continue Reading
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21 Feb 2020
McKinsey: Connectivity evolution to drive global GDP past $2tn
McKinsey Global Institute report on 5G and the connected world predicts huge contribution from advanced communications to global GDP Continue Reading
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21 Feb 2020
Malicious apps still getting past Google controls
Check Point researchers have found multiple malware-infected apps in the Google Play store, including a clicker called Haken, which has been downloaded more than 50,000 times Continue Reading
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20 Feb 2020
Critical for operators to redefine 5G business models, says Huawei
Undeterred by the cancellation of what would have been a totemic global showcase for its 5G products, Huawei reveals its 5G strategy for 2020 at London forum Continue Reading
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20 Feb 2020
O2 delivers solid fiscal 2019 and points to 5G as future of entertainment
Telefónica’s UK business arm clocks up continued growth in revenues and profits driven by expanding customer numbers and predicts 5G could boost the entertainment sector by as much as £2.3bn over the next 10 years Continue Reading
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20 Feb 2020
Vodafone launches new IoT portfolio and 5G tariffs
Body-worn vision camera and surveillance system are the first products to be unveiled in Vodafone’s new internet-of-things range enabled by growing 5G network that now has pay-as-you-go capability Continue Reading
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18 Feb 2020
Three UK chooses CityFibre as preferred backhaul provider for nationwide 5G roll-out
Digital infrastructure platform provider tapped to provide backhaul backbone for roll-out of next-gen mobile infrastructure across the UK Continue Reading
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18 Feb 2020
Cisco: 5G to support more than 10% of global mobile connections by 2023
Annual internet report suggests that by 2023, there will be 3.6 networked devices or connections per person and nearly 10 devices and connections per household Continue Reading
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18 Feb 2020
Smart cities, automotive to drive 5G IoT industry to deliver rocketing revenues
Analyst forecasts bonanza for operators as supporting internet of things services becomes essential to securing a return on their 5G investment Continue Reading
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18 Feb 2020
Tech stocks tumble as Apple admits coronavirus will affect iPhone production volumes
Apple does not expect to meet the revenue guidance previously provided for the March quarter as virus crisis hits production volumes and Chinese demand Continue Reading
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17 Feb 2020
Ericsson goes right for the 5G core in 2020
Swedish comms tech giant predicts substantial growth for 5G in 2020, with particular focus on the fundamental enabling standalone core technology Continue Reading
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14 Feb 2020
Huawei rejects racketeering and theft claims from US Department of Justice
Ongoing spat between US and China intensifies after US Department of Justice accuses Huawei of racketeering and intellectual property confidentiality violations Continue Reading
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14 Feb 2020
CSPs trail business customers in 5G ambition
Survey claims to show lack of determination driving disconnect between communications service providers and business customers, threatening lucrative business-to-business 5G revenues Continue Reading
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14 Feb 2020
Four-fifths of CSPs to trial 5G network slicing by end of 2020
CSPs plan to simplify 5G network infrastructure with network slicing solutions, enabling a wide range of bespoke 5G B2B and B2C services Continue Reading
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12 Feb 2020
2019 meaningful revenues elusive, but opportunity knocks from enterprise for 5G
Research from 5G engagements reveal where investment is strongest, the trends that are driving roll-outs and the road ahead for operators, network equipment manufacturers and device makers Continue Reading
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11 Feb 2020
CKH IOD eyes up Eseye to meet rising demand for IoT-connected devices
Global provider of IoT connectivity solutions joins forces with CK Hutchison telecom division to expand its global IoT connectivity coverage and meet rising demand for connected devices Continue Reading
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11 Feb 2020
Mobile checkout expanded to 50 M&S stores
After a successful trial, retailer Marks & Spencer has expanded its mobile checkout-free offering to 50 stores around the UK Continue Reading
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11 Feb 2020
Nokia denies being told to up 5G game by DT, but wins Orange 5G RAN contract
Finnish comms technology firm Nokia reportedly instructed by Deutsche Telekom to improve products to be considered as Huawei replacement, but lands 5G RAN contract with Orange Slovakia Continue Reading
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11 Feb 2020
Verizon opens 5G lab and studio in London
Leading US communications provider Verizon opens first 5G-enabled facility outside home market to offer organisations a hub to develop, test and co-create 5G applications, hardware and experiences Continue Reading
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11 Feb 2020
iPhone 11 shakes up secondary mobile market as trade-in rates continue to rise
Mobile marketplace provider calculates that the secondary arena is set to grow from its current value of $25bn and reach $39bn by 2025 as manufacturers push devices to secondary channel Continue Reading
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10 Feb 2020
Norway braces for possible China backlash over 5G loss
Norway fears trading relationship with China will suffer as a result of Huawei losing 5G contract to Ericsson Continue Reading
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07 Feb 2020
Startup success is ‘The Finnish Dream’
Finland has a startup mentality running through its veins and its water, with an “all for one” attitude driving fledgling tech companies Continue Reading
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07 Feb 2020
‘Enormous’ growth prospects for 5G in enterprises
Newly formed research body predicts global 5G enterprise mobile subscriptions will rise from 500,000 to 175 million by 2024 Continue Reading
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06 Feb 2020
Qualcomm Q1 ends at ‘inflection point’ as it gains from 5G ramp
5G projects begin to pay off for chip firm as it reveals strong start to the fiscal year in terms of revenue Continue Reading
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05 Feb 2020
Finnish digital initiative to drive EU digital-based passenger services
Finnish-driven transport-as-a-service concept gets EU-wide appeal as a way of increasing customer satisfaction and reducing fuel consumption Continue Reading
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05 Feb 2020
IoT network flaw left Philips Hue bulbs open to attack
Vulnerabilities in the ZigBee internet of things networking protocol have left market-leading smart devices, including Philips Hue lightbulbs, open to exploitation Continue Reading
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05 Feb 2020
US ban unlikely to dent Huawei’s revenues any time soon, says analyst
Crisis? What crisis? This is one analyst’s view of the potential effect on the bottom line of the infamous US trade ban on Huawei products and services in telecoms networks Continue Reading
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04 Feb 2020
EE retains top spot for UK mobile network performance
UK mobile survey shows increasing user reliance on connectivity, with network operators needing to act now to ensure strong performance for consumer demands across work use cases Continue Reading
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04 Feb 2020
No 5G silver bullets on horizon but a third of UK consumers plan to buy 5G handset this year
Research from Amdocs reveals that 5G marketing is working, but consumers still lack knowledge of the broader services it could enable Continue Reading
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03 Feb 2020
UK consumers demand greater reliability, not more speed, from mobile networks
UK mobile users’ demands evolve as operators hit sweet sport for speed and consumers calling loud and clear for greater emphasis on network reliability Continue Reading
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03 Feb 2020
Orange France contracts Nokia and Ericsson for 5G network technology
Leading telco teams with Finish and Swedish comms tech giants as part of its ambition to realise a 5G network in France in 2020 Continue Reading
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03 Feb 2020
Super Bowl wireless networking touch down for Extreme Networks
Weeks after first revealing its Wi-Fi 6-enabled networks for sports stadia in leading American sports leagues, networking technology and services company takes on wireless and analytics for biggest game in US sport Continue Reading
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31 Jan 2020
Growth again in Q4, but global smartphone market slips back over 2019
It was a tough year, but smartphone big guns fire in fourth quarter of 2019, driven by resurgent Apple’s iPhone 11, and industry set for further spike in 2020 Continue Reading
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30 Jan 2020
Mobile trade-in programmes return over $2bn to US consumers in 2019
Mobile device trade-in programmes give billions of dollars back to owners for seemingly old and unwanted devices, and could be key to sparking 5G device uptake Continue Reading
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30 Jan 2020
Huawei, Samsung dominate global 5G device market
Samsung and Huawei dominate the 5G device market in 2019, but analyst warns that expected and necessary competition could be curtailed by the current coronavirus outbreak Continue Reading
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29 Jan 2020
Apple posts record-breaking quarter, but prepares for Coronavirus impact
The Coronavirus outbreak is having a direct impact on Apple’s supply chain and its Chinese retail stores and channel partners Continue Reading
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27 Jan 2020
RAN sharing and convergence juice up Orange for 2020
Telco Orange’s roadmap for Europe in 2020 reveals the power of convergence and the need for ecosystem partnerships Continue Reading
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24 Jan 2020
Singapore’s StarHub and M1 team up in 5G licence bid
The two telcos are working towards the 17 February 2020 closing date for 5G proposals Continue Reading
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23 Jan 2020
Privafy claims ‘fundamentally new’ approach to mobile data security
New company aims to address underlying security vulnerabilities to protect internet-reliant businesses Continue Reading
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23 Jan 2020
Canonical offers scalable mobile Android apps in the cloud
New Android technology allows enterprise users to offload compute, storage and energy-intensive applications from devices to the cloud Continue Reading
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21 Jan 2020
SK Telecom claims standalone 5G data session is world’s first
South Korean telco proclaims 5G breakthrough that makes it set to be first to provide standalone 5G services in the first half of this year Continue Reading
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20 Jan 2020
Ericsson to ramp European 5G with new R&D site in France
New facility will provide access to a competence pool and foster industry and academic collaborations on 5G, says company Continue Reading
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20 Jan 2020
Samsung unveils new enterprise-ready smartphone
Business-focused phone aimed at in-the-field or on-site use in industries such as retail, manufacturing, healthcare and logistics Continue Reading
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17 Jan 2020
App developers sue Facebook over ‘anti-competitive conduct’
Lawsuit is based on leaked internal Facebook documents obtained and published by Computer Weekly and NBC last year Continue Reading
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17 Jan 2020
O2 goes O-RAN to improve network service
Telefónica UK subsidiary announces open radio access network project to help customers better utilise its network, addressing issues such as densification of coverage and enabling faster uptake of 5G-based services in autonomous vehicles Continue Reading
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17 Jan 2020
Sky comes to the UK 5G party
Telco, broadband and pay-TV provider switches on 5G services in 20 leading UK towns and cities with packaged based on Samsung devices Continue Reading
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17 Jan 2020
Australian wildfires take toll on telco networks
Major telco networks in Australia were disrupted by power cuts resulting from devastating bushfires, raising questions about the resilience of the country’s communications infrastructure Continue Reading
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16 Jan 2020
Consumers download 1.7 billion mobile business apps in 2019, spending over $500m
Mobile app sector fuelling digital transformation, and businesses with a robust mobile-first strategy and engaging apps are enjoying much success Continue Reading
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16 Jan 2020
Four-fifths of SIM-swap fraud attempts successful
Researchers from Princeton University find that despite advances in technology, SIM-swap fraud continues to be difficult to detect and prevent, as fraudsters adapt attack techniques Continue Reading
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15 Jan 2020
LGBTQ+ social app Grindr accused of breaching GDPR
Norwegian Consumer Council files complaints about LGBTQ+ social networking app, alleging it is in breach of the General Data Protection Regulation Continue Reading
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15 Jan 2020
Gates Foundation mobile money projects in developing world to go live this year
Mobile money projects aim to give millions of the world’s poorest people access to financial services Continue Reading
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14 Jan 2020
Global used smartphone market set to grow 17.6% year-on-year
Questions may be asked of the longevity of steep growth in the new smartphone arena, but research finds no signs of slowing down across the used market Continue Reading
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13 Jan 2020
Sextortion campaign hits Nest home security cameras
Owners of Google’s Nest home security cameras are being targeted in a sextortion scam by criminals playing on fears over IoT security Continue Reading
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13 Jan 2020
US, South Korea to drive 5G to reach 1.5 billion users by 2025
Aggressive pricing strategies and extensive device support, especially in the US and Korea, set to drive an explosion in 5G uptake over the next five years Continue Reading