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
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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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News
23 Nov 2021
Four-day week introduced for staff at digital bank
UK’s Atom Bank brings in four-day working week for employees with no salary reduction Continue Reading
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22 Nov 2021
Mobile trade-in programmes are key driver in stimulating 5G smartphone upgrades
Mobile device tracker for third quarter of 2021 shows continued year-on-year market growth, with new 5G smartphone launches and trade-in promotions contributing to growth of mobile trade-in and upgrade programmes Continue Reading
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18 Nov 2021
Leading telcos urge Europe to act now to build Open RAN ecosystem
Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telecom Italia, Telefónica and Vodafone issue five-point clarion call for building an Open RAN ecosystem for Europe to ensure that the continent continues to play a leading role in 5G and, eventually, 6G Continue Reading
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18 Nov 2021
UK government enshrines law to strip out ‘high-risk’ suppliers’ tech from networks
UK Telecommunications (Security) Act receives Royal Assent, mandating stronger legal duties on telecoms firms to protect the UK’s networks and giving the government new powers to control use of high-risk suppliers Continue Reading
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News
18 Nov 2021
Sky ECC provided free cryptophones to a Canadian police force
Internal emails disclosed in a US court show how Sky Global supplied sample encrypted phones to a Canadian police force before its phone users became subject to an international police investigation Continue Reading
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News
18 Nov 2021
Cryptophone supplier Sky Global takes legal action over US government website seizures
Canadian tech company Sky Global has filed a legal motion claiming that the US government unlawfully seized the company’s internet sites following police investigations into the use of its cryptophones by organised crime Continue Reading
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17 Nov 2021
Qualcomm extends collaboration with BMW on automated driving systems
Tech giant drives into huge deal with automotive group to develop next generation of autonomous driving and driver-assistance systems Continue Reading
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17 Nov 2021
WBA, TIP team to bring open AFC for Wi-Fi in 6GHz unlicensed band
Infrastructure solutions community driving global connectivity joins forces with Wi-Fi alliance to spur adoption of 6GHz Wi-Fi and enable better user experience Continue Reading
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News
17 Nov 2021
Increased 5G availability sees working from home mean working from phone for 24 million
Research finds that more than eight million workers who have bought a 5G-capable smartphone since the start of the pandemic are a key driver of the switch to mobile data Continue Reading
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17 Nov 2021
Amazon to stop accepting Visa credit cards in UK due to high fees
Online retail giant Amazon will stop accepting UK Visa credit card payments from January next year Continue Reading
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17 Nov 2021
Ericsson launches Intelligent Automation Platform for smarter networks
Comms tech provider looks to bring scalability, performance and operations simplicity to mobile networks, including purpose-built and Open RAN Continue Reading
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16 Nov 2021
Blueprint for future high street shows tech’s role in creating thriving communities
Technology will play an important role in creating thriving communities after Covid-19 lockdowns renew interest in local high streets Continue Reading
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News
15 Nov 2021
WM5G, Intercity Technology unveil 5G support session for West Midlands manufacturers
5G innovation centre teams with enterprise mobility and collaboration provider to offer free sessions Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Nov 2021
Arkwright’s till, Tesco GetGo and retail tech’s non-linear innovation journey
The checkout-free Tesco GetGo store shows that retail technology has come a long way since the faulty till draws in Open All Hours, but some of today’s innovation goes back to the future Continue Reading
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News
12 Nov 2021
GSMA announces 5G mmWave accelerator initiative
Mobile industry trade association announces new accelerator, with an aim to drive education efforts and showcase innovation Continue Reading
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11 Nov 2021
Online sales now account for 34.4% of M&S clothing and home goods
Ongoing digital transformation sees online sales grow for M&S as pandemic consumer habits continue Continue Reading
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11 Nov 2021
Mavenir accelerates AI for enterprises with intelligent video analytics on 5G
Network software provider announces video analytics powered by NVIDIA Metropolis artificial intelligence-on-5G technology designed to transform business processes for faster decision-making Continue Reading
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News
11 Nov 2021
Lloyd v Google Supreme Court verdict brings end to privacy class actions against big tech in UK
A ruling by the Supreme Court has left it financially unviable for individuals to bring class actions in the UK against big tech companies for privacy breaches Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Nov 2021
Digital surveillance of remote workers may increase enterprise risk
From productivity tools to security threats, we explore how digital surveillance is forcing remote workers towards shadow IT Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Nov 2021
How to manage endpoint security in a hybrid work environment
The future of the workplace is clearly hybrid, but this has untold implications around endpoint security. How can businesses overcome these? Continue Reading
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News
09 Nov 2021
Vienna’s tech startup ecosystem gathers momentum
After a sustained period of inactivity, Vienna’s startup environment is finally on the rise again Continue Reading
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News
08 Nov 2021
Gig economy workforce nearly trebles over five years
Over four million people in England and Wales now work for gig economy platforms at least once a week, marking a nearly threefold increase since 2016 Continue Reading
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News
08 Nov 2021
More than four-fifths of firms expect to keep hybrid work environment
While business leaders are comfortable with and believe there are many benefits to hybrid work, most organisations are unprepared to deliver a seamless experience in a hybrid workplace, where the need for end-to-end data visibility and actionable insights intensifies Continue Reading
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News
08 Nov 2021
Sustainability: IT isn’t working
The need to sell more stuff does not fit in with the IT industry’s ambitions to go greener and become more sustainable Continue Reading
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08 Nov 2021
Qualcomm collaborates with NEC to develop open and virtualised 5G
Mobile chip giant partners with IT and network technologies provider to fast-track commercialisation and accelerate adoption of 5G open and virtualised infrastructure at scale Continue Reading
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05 Nov 2021
Mining deaths lawsuit against major tech companies dismissed
A legal case against five major US technology companies accused of knowingly benefiting from human rights abuses in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been dismissed, but victims plan to appeal Continue Reading
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News
05 Nov 2021
5G set for 2.6 billion subs by 2026
Increasing use of mobile networks to access video content, digital payments, online retail and video conferencing all contribute to 5G traffic growth, with ongoing roll-outs driving the adoption of higher data packages Continue Reading
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News
04 Nov 2021
Women grossly underrepresented in global fintech
Women are CEOs at less than 6% of global financial technology firms and even fewer hold top tech jobs Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Nov 2021
How in-store technology is supporting retail’s sustainability agenda
Boots, Costa Coffee and the major grocers’ in-store technology focus is switching towards systems supporting sustainability goals Continue Reading
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News
03 Nov 2021
Spyware firm NSO and others added to US banned Entity List
US government bans target Israeli spyware makers and cyber firms in Russia and Singapore Continue Reading
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News
03 Nov 2021
Quarter of people don’t plan to visit a bank branch again
A quarter of people have no intention of visiting a bank branch again after experiencing the benefits of digital banking when branches were closed during Covid-19 lockdowns Continue Reading
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News
02 Nov 2021
Mavenir shows path to monetise network as a service
Network software provider looks to address use case-driven future with agile charging and monetisation platform and composable architecture designed to make the transition to future platforms easier Continue Reading
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News
02 Nov 2021
Inmarsat launches IoT platform to enable flexible connectivity for businesses
Leading satellite provider unveils platform of internet of things connectivity services, solutions and ecosystems designed to help businesses with their IoT roll-outs and to support new innovations built on the connectivity backbone of ELERA network Continue Reading
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News
01 Nov 2021
Scotland 5G Centre opens for business
The Dumfries-based Innovation Hub has gone live, and is set to make 5G testing accessible for a wide range of firms across the region Continue Reading
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News
01 Nov 2021
Payments through open banking could end card dominance
Payments made through open banking will eat into those made using cards as the next five years sees an acceleration in adoption Continue Reading
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News
01 Nov 2021
5G fundamental to Europe achieving climate targets
Europe-wide analysis from leading comms tech firm reveals next-generation network-enabled solutions could reduce EU CO2 emissions by 15% by 2030 Continue Reading
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News
29 Oct 2021
Facebook rebrands to Meta amid continuing controversies
Facebook has changed its corporate name to Meta to support its work on the next generation of “social technologies”, but concerns around trust and privacy persist Continue Reading
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News
29 Oct 2021
Roaring iPhone drives Apple in flagging Q3 smartphone market
Record September quarter drives double-digit growth in Apple’s fiscal year but global smartphone market loses steam in third quarter as shipments decline in wake of supply chain woes Continue Reading
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News
28 Oct 2021
Nokia launches first shared 5G network in Taiwan, takes private LTE across Argentina
Nokia lands deal building on existing relationship with Taiwanese operator to power first 5G service across the island using a multi-operator core network, while private LTE selected by Argentinian operator to connect rural regions and boost Industry 4.0 Continue Reading
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News
27 Oct 2021
UK Competition and Markets Authority opens investigation into Motorola’s Airwave
Three months after considering whether to launch a probe, UK competition watchdog opens market investigation of role played by tech firm in mobile radio network used by emergency services Continue Reading
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News
27 Oct 2021
TechUK slams government gift to big banks that will disadvantage fintechs
The government will put challenger banks at a disadvantage through its reduction in the bank profit surcharge, says TechUK Continue Reading
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News
27 Oct 2021
Ericsson launches Time-Critical Communication to guarantee real-time 5G experiences
Software toolbox aims to guarantee the consistent low latency and high reliability demanded by time-critical applications running on 5G networks Continue Reading
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27 Oct 2021
UK, India strike 5G collaborations
UK foreign secretary’s visit to India sparks a number of collaborations in developing next-generation network projects Continue Reading
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27 Oct 2021
TPG Telecom takes Nokia nodes to deploy Asia-Pacific’s first live 5G femtocell
Leading Australian operator deploys modular 4G/5G Smart Node solution from leading comms tech provider to become first network operator in the Asia-Pacific region to deploy a live 5G femtocell Continue Reading
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News
27 Oct 2021
Eero reveals boom in ISP customer network business
Amazon company reveals increased business with service provider partners following new integrations of its technology with TalkTalk, MasMovl, Mediacom, and others Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Oct 2021
Retail tech community reacts to BNPL regulatory proposals
Regulation is coming to the buy now, pay later market, but what does it mean for a retail tech community increasingly embracing these solutions? Continue Reading
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News
26 Oct 2021
Vodafone teams with Deloitte to launch Centre for Health
Strategic alliance aims to enable greater access to healthcare across Europe Continue Reading
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25 Oct 2021
Cisco lands fixed, 5G wins with Telenor, Deutsche Telekom
Networking tech giant announces deal with leading European operators with what is claimed to be state-of-the-art 5G equipment and its highest bandwidth router Continue Reading
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25 Oct 2021
Huawei teams with UK innovators to create 5G futures
Next-generation network facility in Cambridge claims to be breaking fresh ground across multiple industries and creating a true first-mover advantage with private 5G Continue Reading
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21 Oct 2021
Virgin Media O2 enters into 4G, 5G trials with Samsung
Telco embarks on technical trial with comms network technology provider as part of what it calls a milestone in its journey to provide optimised possible 5G experience for customers as well as boosting 4G network Continue Reading
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21 Oct 2021
Depop launches programme to help charities sell online
Online marketplace Depop has launched a programme to make it easier for charities to set up shops and sell goods online through its platform Continue Reading
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21 Oct 2021
German regulator imposes limit on number of new customers digital bank can sign each month
BaFin limits the number of new customers that digital bank N26 can enrol until it is reassured on issues it has raised about the company Continue Reading
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21 Oct 2021
Gitex 2021: Batelco brings collaboration to Bahrain operations
Aiming to deliver evolved teamwork capabilities to its customers to accelerate Bahrain’s transition to the digital workplace, digital communications solutions provider adopts new collaboration technology Continue Reading
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20 Oct 2021
Lloyds Bank closes more branches as customers migrate to digital channels
Banking group has announced more closures as part of the ongoing reduction of its branch network Continue Reading
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20 Oct 2021
American Express announces global hybrid working model
US credit card giant is latest corporate to formalise hybrid working following the success of informal policies introduced during the Covid-19 pandemic Continue Reading
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20 Oct 2021
Arm flexes IoT economics with solutions-led virtual hardware
Project Centauri ecosystem initiative will drive the standards and frameworks needed to grow serviceable markets and scale internet-of-things software innovation and product development Continue Reading
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Feature
19 Oct 2021
Back on the office network: What are the risks for mobile users?
Many people are returning to offices and bringing their mobile devices with them. What are the cyber security implications of this? Continue Reading
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News
19 Oct 2021
IDEMIA to provide SIM for M1 5G standalone net in Singapore
With 5G a game-changer for enterprises, Singapore operator aims to drive technology change and apply technology that will make a difference Continue Reading
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News
18 Oct 2021
Internet of things to put cloud in the shade for Industry 4.0
Research commissioned by leading satellite platform finds investment in industrial internet of things is set to overtake cloud computing Continue Reading
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News
15 Oct 2021
Connectivity takes telehealth from a nice-to-have to a must-have
Survey shows how the healthcare industry is evolving with digital experiences in the post-pandemic world, with providers needing to offer telehealth options that ensure the experience is easy, intuitive and enjoyable Continue Reading
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News
15 Oct 2021
Plume raises $300m to develop communications services with AI
Personalised comms services provider claims cash injection will enable it to continue its global expansion and cements its position as the cloud controller of the world’s largest software-defined network Continue Reading
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News
15 Oct 2021
Argos topped online sales for sports and outdoor gear in 2020
Research by betting firm Wette.de has found Argos was the top retailer for online sales of sports-based and outdoor goods during the height of the pandemic Continue Reading
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News
14 Oct 2021
Apple scheme to detect child abuse creates serious privacy and security risks, say scientists
Apple’s plan to automatically scan photos to detect child abuse would unduly risk the privacy and security of law-abiding citizens and could open up the way to surveillance, say the world’s top cryptographic experts Continue Reading
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News
14 Oct 2021
Denmark takes another step towards empowering women in tech
A programme to increase the participation of women in the thriving Danish startup ecosystem moves to the second of three planned stages Continue Reading
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News
14 Oct 2021
New use cases revealed as Orange Belgium launches 5G Lab in Antwerp
Opening next-generation mobile laboratory facility in Antwerp, Orange Belgium invited companies to discover, test and develop new innovative use cases on standalone network technology Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Oct 2021
Calling on communications to address humanitarian crises
Télécoms Sans Frontières responds to the growing number of natural disasters with advanced communications and provides protection and assistance, as well as bridging the digital divide Continue Reading
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News
08 Oct 2021
Need for work equity and total meeting equality in world of hybrid work
Research into the evolution of the workplace in the wake of Covid shows hybrid workers embracing anytime working as office culture ‘changes for ever’, but concerns over discrimination, career progression and noise weigh on employees’ minds Continue Reading
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News
08 Oct 2021
Craft beer specialist Brewdog fixes serious app vulnerability
Vulnerability in brewer’s mobile app could have resulted in serious consequences for its shareholders and customers Continue Reading
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07 Oct 2021
Uber faces legal action over ‘racist’ facial verification system
Two UK-based unions are taking Uber to court, claiming their members have been unfairly dismissed as a result of misidentification by the company’s facial verification system Continue Reading
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04 Oct 2021
Mastercard acquisition of Aiia is a further sign of open banking’s big future
Mastercard’s acquisition of Denmark-based open banking fintech Aiia follows rival’s takeover of Sweden’s Tink Continue Reading
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News
01 Oct 2021
KDDI taps Samsung to enable mid-band 5G net spectrum
Latest part of technology partnership between Japanese operator and Korean comms tech firm sees advances in RAN technology to support accelerated 5G network roll-out in key spectrum range Continue Reading
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News
30 Sep 2021
NEC teams with ADVA, Juniper Networks for 5G xHaul transport network automation
NEC and its Netcracker subsidiary join ADVA and Juniper Networks to announce integrated multi-supplier system to optimise wireless transport Continue Reading
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30 Sep 2021
Vodafone claims world-first multi-supplier test of new broadband standard
Benu Networks, Casa Systems, Cisco and Nokia join Vodafone in test to pave the way for faster open broadband networks, validating Broadband Forum global standard for interoperability between different suppliers Continue Reading
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30 Sep 2021
NTT strengthens Microsoft alliance to support shift to hybrid working
Technology and business solutions provider enriches enterprise telephony and connectivity with IT giant’s Operator Connect for Teams to assist users’ support for the new normal or working Continue Reading
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30 Sep 2021
Qualcomm expands IoT-as-a-service vertical reach
End-to-end service offering grows to more than 30 verticals in less than a year as comms tech provider reveals latest internet of things-as-a-service applications Continue Reading
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29 Sep 2021
CityFibre expands strategic alliance with Bechtel to support fibre roll-out acceleration
After a huge ramp-up in nationwide full-fibre roll-out in the last 12 months, infrastructure provider secures support for ambitions to serve eight million homes Continue Reading
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News
29 Sep 2021
JP Morgan Chase digital investment good for UK IT sector, but what’s in it for the bank?
JP Morgan Chase’s digital bank allows it to start from scratch in the UK, with no legacy infrastructure to overhaul Continue Reading
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28 Sep 2021
Verizon and Yealink target hybrid worker with 4G/LTE cellular desk phone
One Talk desk phone described as the first such device with embedded 4G LTE cellular technology available in the US, removing need to rewire and reconfigure floorplans for phone services as employees return to the office Continue Reading
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28 Sep 2021
Ericsson reshapes for ‘seismic’ shift in connectivity
Comms tech provider says global scale of mobile connectivity is triggering a new wave of next-generation innovation that will address some of the planet’s most pressing issues Continue Reading
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28 Sep 2021
Dutch IT firm transforms HR policy built on lessons from pandemic
Software firm rips up human resources rule book and replaces it with a hybrid working policy Continue Reading
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27 Sep 2021
Uber drivers strike over pay issues and unfair dismissal claims
Unionised Uber drivers take industrial action in response to ongoing disputes over pay and claims that drivers are being unfairly dismissed as a result of the company’s technologies Continue Reading
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20 Sep 2021
UK’s fastest 5G found outside south-east of England
Analyst’s update on UK next-generation network shows 5G not just spreading, but flourishing across the country in terms of speeds and availability Continue Reading
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20 Sep 2021
Vodafone, ITU aim to bridge global smartphone digital divide
First multi-stakeholder initiative to address global mobile internet access gap has been launched by operator and global comms body Continue Reading
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16 Sep 2021
BT gifts small businesses £7.5m in street advertising as Street Hub 2.0 units go live
Local businesses in Kensington and Chelsea are given the chance to advertise for free via digital screens in Street Hub 2.0 units while research reveals over 60% of small firms say local advertising will boost awareness of their business Continue Reading
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News
16 Sep 2021
UK on a roll with 5G in second quarter of 2021
After two years of stagnant speeds, UK next-generation communications network industry gets into gear in terms of download speeds and availability as all stakeholders work to make conditions ripe for opportunity, with Three UK a ‘decisive’ winner in the second quarter Continue Reading
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16 Sep 2021
Apple unveils iPhone 13 product line
The money truck is set to roll again as Apple launches new flagship device attributed with pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in a smartphone Continue Reading
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14 Sep 2021
Mass health tracker data breach has UK impact
The leak of a database of 61 million users of health-tracking devices includes records on individuals located in the UK Continue Reading
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14 Sep 2021
Vodafone: Tech will be driving force for UK achieving net-zero targets
Study urges UK government to deploy 5G, IoT and other digital and connectivity technologies in its forthcoming energy efficiency and sustainability strategy, claiming this could reduce emissions by up to 4% a year Continue Reading
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14 Sep 2021
Apple patches ForcedEntry vulnerability used by spyware firm NSO
Apple patches ForcedEntry vulnerability that was used to target political activists with spyware Continue Reading
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News
13 Sep 2021
Smishing attacks up sevenfold in six months
Scam text messages are reaching pandemic proportions, thanks in part to the pandemic Continue Reading
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News
13 Sep 2021
Virgin Media O2 and Fotokite trial 5G connected tethered drone
Swiss drone company partners with UK telecoms operator to test 5G-enabled, tethered drones in a simulated rescue mission as part of a trial to elevate possibilities for emergency services and first responders Continue Reading
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10 Sep 2021
Providers drive into the core network fast lane as 5G race accelerates
Study finds that in the next-generation network arena, 5G standalone core dominates key service provider activity, with an enduring need for agility and responsiveness Continue Reading
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10 Sep 2021
National Broadband takes on UK fibre with 5G business broadband
New 5G-based broadband complements existing 4G infrastructure and aims to offer towns and cities compelling alternative to fibre broadband Continue Reading
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09 Sep 2021
UK government reveals £4m trial to use streetlamps and bus shelters to boost 5G
Two-year project will begin to ramp up use of street furniture and public buildings to host 5G radio kit, with CCTV poles, traffic signals and other roadside infrastructure potentially used to boost coverage Continue Reading
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09 Sep 2021
Ericsson gets smart with 5G network services deployment
Leading comms tech provider keeps up the pace of launches of technologies supporting next-generation network development with modular suite of tools and services Continue Reading
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07 Sep 2021
Banking anti-fraud scheme blocks 65% more fraud
Scheme designed to protect vulnerable people against banking fraud has been expanded to include online scams Continue Reading
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06 Sep 2021
Qualcomm, Google bring premium and intelligent in-vehicle experiences to Renault Mégane
Electric version of French car range to use third-generation Snapdragon automotive cockpit platforms and Google Technologies to design ‘seamless and cutting-edge’ in-car experiences Continue Reading
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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
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03 Sep 2021
Berlin court reverses ban on use of EncroChat evidence in criminal trials
Berlin Superior Court allows use of EncroChat evidence in criminal trials but lawyers say the question will ultimately need to be decided by the German Supreme Court Continue Reading
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03 Sep 2021
Hybrid work boom sees 170% increase in TalkTalk full-fibre footprint
Business growth and new ways of working have contributed to increasing investment in UK operator’s FTTP offering and wider business network over the past year as demand for reliable, gigabit broadband soars Continue Reading