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
29 Apr 2025
Three Business launches business eSIM trial
Business arm of UK mobile operator unveils what it says is the UK’s first large-scale embedded subscriber identity module trial for business in two of the country’s largest cities to allow customers to test network capabilities before possible switch Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
24 Apr 2025
ASEAN telcos going beyond the 5G hype
Telcos from Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia are moving beyond the 5G hype as they focus on driving enterprise 5G and AI adoption to drive value for customers Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
15 Apr 2021
Amdocs joins Open Networking Foundation
Comms software provider Amdocs becomes part of the creation of open, real-time network control and management solutions, leveraging strengths of its AI/ML and cloud-based automation technologies and next-generation OSS Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
15 Apr 2021
Qualcomm reveals successful 5G mmWave data call test
Comms chips giant claims 5G data call commercialisation milestone from fourth-generation 5G modem-RF system and mmWave antennas Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
14 Apr 2021
Sim Local teams with Vodafone to accelerate eSIM travel growth
Specialist in eSIM technology collaborates with operator to exploit the option of a transformative shift in the global telecommunications industry Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
13 Apr 2021
UK workforce finds happiness in ability to work from anywhere
Study finds 44% of UK workers consider the ability to work remotely as a driver of happiness and 61% would support government policies aimed at the widespread adoption of ‘hybrid’ working practices Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
13 Apr 2021
Mavenir and Xilinx team up to expand Open RAN massive MIMO portfolio
Network software provider and adaptive processing platforms collaborate to accelerate Open RAN ecosystem, with mMIMO portfolio scheduled for launch later this year Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
13 Apr 2021
Hyperbat accelerates industry 4.0 with 5G virtual 3D engineering model
Vehicle battery manufacturer uses the latest 5G-enabled technology to speed up the manufacturing process for hybrid and electric vehicle production in the UK Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
13 Apr 2021
Covid-19 left people feeling vulnerable to cyber crime
Around 15 million people in the UK experienced cybercrime in the past 12 months, with a cumulative 64 million hours wasted dealing with the fallout Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
13 Apr 2021
Huawei steers towards intelligent vehicles in major corporate pivot
Leading global communications technology provider undergoes major strategic corporate shift to maximise its software capabilities and provide components for intelligent vehicles Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
13 Apr 2021
EncroChat lawyers raise questions over use of PII secrecy orders on UK decryption capabilities
Lawyers claim that public interest immunity certificates may have been used to withhold information on UK intelligence agencies’ ability to decrypt encrypted communications Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
12 Apr 2021
Software République consortium to cash in on intelligent, sustainable mobility opportunities
With new value propositions at stake, five IT, industrial, automotive and comms leaders have laid the foundations for an open innovation ecosystem in the mobility market Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
12 Apr 2021
Another 27 Danish banks get access to open banking APIs
Nordic banks gain access to open banking capabilities from Nordic API Gateway, with an agreement through their shared IT service provider Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
12 Apr 2021
5PRING, Ferrovial challenge UK 5G innovators to lead UK construction ‘revolution’
Leading UK 5G testbed provider announces partnership with global infrastructure operator to understand and assist in the development of the potential 5G has to take construction to a new level Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
09 Apr 2021
Cisco, NEC advance 5G IP transport networks deployment
IT provider and systems integrator team up to provide added value to the 5G ecosystems that are accelerating enterprise users’ digital transformations Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
09 Apr 2021
EU advances Horizon 2020 project with 5GMediaHUB project
EU advances project to accelerate the testing and validation of 5G-empowered media applications and NetApps through open, integrated and fully featured experimentation facility investigating network slicing, AR and VR Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
08 Apr 2021
Nokia announces next evolution of 5G microwave transport portfolio
Just as it announced a project with Intel to develop processors with improved speeds and throughput, the comms tech provider has turned its attention to transport solutions Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
08 Apr 2021
Brighton rocks as EE targets tourist locations for growing 5G net
EE is switching on next-generation network capability in 35 new UK towns and cities, with outdoor 5G coverage to some popular tourist spots Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
07 Apr 2021
A billion extra contactless payments in year since limit increase
Visa said there was an extra one billion contactless payments made by its customers last year Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
07 Apr 2021
Over a quarter of C-suites say their hybrid work model won’t be ready until 2022
Survey reveals few companies have got in place, or even established, norms and policies to address the new world of hybrid working Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
07 Apr 2021
5G Future Forum calls for members
Hoping to provide “a beacon of opportunities previously untapped”, 5G Future Forum is seeking new members to bolster ecosystem of expanded 5G partnerships and establish global edge market that drives innovation, collaboration and competition Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
07 Apr 2021
Irish employees’ ‘right to disconnect’ enshrined in code of practice
A code of practice giving employees the ‘right to disconnect’ from work and not engage in electronic communications outside of their normal hours has come into effect in Ireland Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
06 Apr 2021
Verizon and AWS team on private MEC to bring enterprises an edge
Partnership forged to allow enterprises to deploy a dedicated, private edge compute platform fully integrated with AWS cloud services and Verizon 5G private networks to improve productivity, safety and operational efficiencies Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
01 Apr 2021
EncroChat hearings delayed as lawyers seek disclosure on police hacking
Court hearings precipitated by police cracking the EncroChat secure mobile phone network have been delayed after defence lawyers request further disclosures on police decryption capabilities Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
01 Apr 2021
Lose-lose US sanctions apply brakes to Huawei’s 2020 growth
Bans on Huawei products in infrastructures around the world begin to affect its bottom line, but comms technology provider shows growth and reaffirms commitment to creating greater value for customers and society in the face of adversity Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Blog Post
01 Apr 2021
Throwback Thursday: Mobile moments and the past left far behind
We have looked at many reports from years ago that show that, whilst technology details may have moved on, many of the underlying factors haven’t changed very much. But this glance back to 2009 ... Continue Reading
By- Tony Lock, Freeform Dynamics
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News
30 Mar 2021
Asda bags ex-Marks and Spencer CIO
Carl Dawson, who has been CIO at department store M&S for six years, is leaving the retailer to become CIO at Asda Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
30 Mar 2021
UK comms providers prep for permanent changes to customer demand and use patterns
Pandemic sees communications services industry experience surge in demand across distributed locations, escalating security concerns and major changes to customer strategies, with nearly three-quarters of UK providers regarding remote working as a permanent change Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
30 Mar 2021
Employees express high expectations of IT in world of ‘work from anywhere’
Research from network performance monitoring solution provider AppNeta finds pandemic pushing organisations to transform workplace models to accommodate ‘new normal’ of work Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
29 Mar 2021
How far has open banking come in Europe?
Open banking is a relatively new concept, having come into effect in Europe only in the last couple of years. So what is the state of play? Continue Reading
By- Alex Cruickshank
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News
26 Mar 2021
Nokia, Key Bridge Wireless forge partnership to deliver enterprise CBRS
Comms tech provider and automated frequency coordination and spectrum administration solutions firm team to introduce integrated citizens broadband radio service offering for comms service providers, multiple-system operators and enterprise private wireless networks Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
26 Mar 2021
Qualcomm enhances 7-series with Snapdragon 780G 5G mobile platform
Mobile chip giant continues 5G foray with new Snapdragon product supporting multi-gigabit Wi-Fi 6 speeds, VR-class low latency and robust capacity for use cases such as video calling Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
26 Mar 2021
Three-quarters of employees feel worse from remote working
Survey by security technology specialist reveals that the thrill of home working has gone, and there is a generational divide in working conditions Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
26 Mar 2021
Leading Israeli IoT firm lands in US as worldwide malware attacks surge
With US end-user internet of things devices expected to grow to $1.6tn by 2025 and with more than 5.4 billion IoT connected devices in North America alone, tech firms and the black hat community are weighing up the potential Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
25 Mar 2021
Qualcomm, 5G RuralDorset seed partnership to trial farming use cases
Government announces relationship with wireless technology company to work with its DCMS 5G Testbeds and Trials Programme to power smart agriculture for remote farms in the Dorset region Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
25 Mar 2021
Facebook disrupts Chinese espionage operation
Social media giant’s in-house security team has tracked down and disrupted a long-running Chinese campaign targeting the Uighur Muslim minority Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
24 Mar 2021
Sky enters business broadband arena with Sky Connect
Broadband provider launches scheme to give UK’s small businesses a better broadband experience, creating 1,000 jobs in the process Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
23 Mar 2021
SD-WAN, SASE see spike as firms experience ‘network nightmare’ in 2020
Networking tech firm’s annual survey shows Covid-driven home networking sees network complexity skyrocket Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
23 Mar 2021
Ericsson aims to make network services smarter with 5G Core Policy Studio
Programmability tool designed to offer centralised management of end-to-end network policies for communication service providers Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
22 Mar 2021
Nokia claims 5G throughput breakthrough and deploys first SE Asia 5G standalone RAN
Finnish comms tech supplier marks the first 5G standalone RAN sharing network in Southeast Asia, enables M1-StarHub joint venture to gain Singapore-wide 5G coverage, and breaks a speed barrier Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
19 Mar 2021
Nokia inks AT&T C-band deal and sets out plan to surf the 5G long wave
Leading comms tech provider outlines plans to speed up transformation to improve profitability, taking advantage of long wave of 5G contracts such as that from leading US operator Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
19 Mar 2021
Avaya adds AI, advanced meeting capabilities to Spaces collaboration platform
IP comms firm announces new capabilities for workstream collaboration platform, offering evolved unified communications capabilities via a user’s preferred device Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
19 Mar 2021
Employers face delicate balancing act as hybrid workforce emerges from lockdown
Study from UK telco advises firms to prepare for the divided demands of the post-lockdown workforce Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
18 Mar 2021
Liverpool health, social care and education 5G network expands
Europe’s largest 5G health and social care network infrastructure deploys range of IT and entertainment technologies in hybrid setup to increase reach of independent public sector network Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
17 Mar 2021
Nokia accelerates Telenet cloud services with 5G core tech
Comms and cloud tech giants to support public cloud deployment of Belgian operator’s mobile core, signalling the first step in its transformation towards cloud-based services Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
17 Mar 2021
Digital Green Certificate proposed for travel in Europe
Digital Green Certificates will supposedly help re-establish freedom of movement within the European Union Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
17 Mar 2021
Ofcom raises £1.356bn in principal stage of new 5G spectrum auction
After announcing their plans to extend and improve basic 4G connectivity around the country, the UK’s mobile operators are celebrating their principal gains in the 5G arena with low-band and mid-band spectrum Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
16 Mar 2021
Legacy tech integration issues impede telcos’ digitisation ambitions
Research finds a worryingly large number of operators indicating that when it comes to digital transformation, integration with legacy technology is their largest gating factor, followed closely by data security concerns Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
16 Mar 2021
5G economy to spur huge GDP, job growth across the US
BCG study estimates large contribution to employment and GDP over the next decade, through the roll-out of next-generation mobile infrastructure Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
16 Mar 2021
Canada’s Rogers and Shaw announce $26bn merger
Canadian telcos come together citing the belief that 5G is redefining the innovation landscape and that significant multibillion-dollar investments are needed to deliver the connectivity that communities, consumers and businesses require Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
15 Mar 2021
Nokia inks RAN collaboration with leading cloud providers
Google, Microsoft Azure and AWS link up with comms tech giant to utilise cloud and open radio access network technology to develop new customer-focused 5G use cases Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
15 Mar 2021
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha becomes Nokia FAN for green transport
In its effort to improve environmental safety and quality with the latest class of gas-fuelled vessel, leading Japanese shipping line implements 4G/LTE field area network Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
15 Mar 2021
Judges refuse EncroChat defendants’ appeal to Supreme Court
Experts suggest Parliament and Investigatory Powers Tribunal need to consider the implications of a court decision on police use of data from the EncroChat phone network Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
15 Mar 2021
Cheltenham races as CityFibre extends gigabit fibre to more than 200 additional UK locations
Former UK altnet announces new build and extensions to existing projects that will see it supply full-fibre infrastructure to nearly a third of the UK market Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Opinion
15 Mar 2021
EncroChat ruling has ‘far-reaching effects’ for legal role of interception in UK investigations
The computer forensic experts involved in the review of police use of data hacked from the ultra-secure EncroChat phone network assess the impact of the Appeal Court ruling on future legal use of intercept evidence Continue Reading
By- Duncan Campbell, Ian Brown
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Definition
15 Mar 2021
mobile application development
Mobile application development is the set of processes and procedures involved in writing software for small, wireless computing devices. Continue Reading
By- Matthew David
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News
14 Mar 2021
Arrest warrants issued for Canadians behind Sky ECC cryptophone network used by organised crime
The US has issued arrest warrants for the CEO of Sky Global and a former distributor for racketeering, aiding and abetting the distribution of illegal drugs by supplying encrypted phones to criminals Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
12 Mar 2021
Eseye looks to Verizon to enable IoT localisation
Partnership aims to enable customers with global IoT deployments to localise devices over-the-air to operator’s network, avoiding permanent roaming issues and delivering global IoT connectivity Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
12 Mar 2021
Cisco, University of Strathclyde and Scotland 5G Centre announce 5G Cloud Core network
Networking tech giant, leading university and national hub for accelerating deployment and adoption of 5G team up to create enterprise-grade cloud and core systems to deliver benefit to communities and businesses Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
12 Mar 2021
UK government confirms financial support for Shared Rural Network programme
UK government ponies up its share of £1bn infrastructure project, designed to reduce partial not-spots in UK locations Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
12 Mar 2021
Nokia, LG Uplus trial 5G business-to-business platform in Korea
Test of 5G solution designed to go beyond traditional network connectivity and deliver enhanced service quality and creation of new B2B services Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
11 Mar 2021
Mavenir extends AI and analytics portfolio
End-to-end cloud-native communications network software provider Mavenir deploys software and API-led connectivity, deep AI/ML knowledge and virtualised network expertise critical for 5G AI use cases Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
11 Mar 2021
Community Fibre scales up gigabit offerings for London businesses
ISP pivots from home to business to provide new features tailored to SMEs’ needs and hires new head of business and wholesale to assist post-lockdown working environment Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
11 Mar 2021
O2 Business aims to boost flexible working with digital workplace
Operator strengthens digital workplace portfolio with two new propositions to help business owners get the latest devices and integrate voice services for Microsoft Teams Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
10 Mar 2021
KymiRing throttles up private 5G wireless network for motorsports circuit
Largest motorsports and events venue in Northern Europe to implement industrial-grade private 5G network to fulfil international broadcasting needs and provide a secure testing environment for the automotive industry Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
10 Mar 2021
LogMeIn refreshes GoToConnect to support permanent shift to flexible work
Collaboration technology provider enhances core suite to empower customers to connect from anywhere and integrate with leading collaboration systems Continue Reading
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News
10 Mar 2021
Samsung and Spark light up 5G net in New Zealand
Samsung switches on its first 5G in New Zealand, claiming to bring a new wave of rich and immersive services to users of the Spark network Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
10 Mar 2021
Police crack world’s largest cryptophone network as criminals swap EncroChat for Sky ECC
Belgian and Dutch police have breached the encryption of users of Sky ECC, the world’s largest cryptophone network. There are significant parallels with the international police operation against the EncroChat cryptophone network which led to hundreds of arrests Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
09 Mar 2021
Nearly 30 million UK mobile users suffer in-home signal problems
Study finds more than half of UK mobile users regularly suffer signal problems at home, including calls dropping out, but a similar percentage do not check network coverage maps before signing up to a service Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
09 Mar 2021
Cibicom taps Nokia to supply mission-critical LTE network across Denmark
Finnish comms provider inks deal with Danish operator to roll out new 450 MHz LTE infrastructure for mass volume IoT and mission critical data coverage Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
09 Mar 2021
UK's Starling Bank reaches unicorn status
UK app-based bank Starling reaches unicorn status following its latest round of funding Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
08 Mar 2021
Scottish consortium unveils new scheme to boost 4G, 5G connectivity
Programme launched to help Scottish local authorities and public sector organisations reap the benefits from improved connectivity without overburdening their resources Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
08 Mar 2021
UK’s first 5G-connected tram on track across West Midlands
Leading next-generation network test lab announces latest project offering a showcase for what the future of connected transport could look like in its home region and beyond Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
05 Mar 2021
Williams F1 car launch disrupted by data leak
Williams Formula One team forced to pull augmented reality app it had planned to use to launch its 2021 car at the last minute after an apparent cyber attack Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
04 Mar 2021
Bank of Ireland to reduce branch network by almost half
Bank of Ireland is latest bank to pin its future on digital channels as customers change their banking habits Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
02 Mar 2021
Goldman Sachs CEO comments highlight need for home working balance
The remote working revolution has been prominent in the banking sector and organisations have a balancing act to perform once the pandemic passes Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
02 Mar 2021
HSBC offers to help customers transitioning to digital banking as branch closures continue
HSBC is offering its customers training in how to bank digitally in a safe and effective way as it, like many banks, moves customers out of branches and towards using online services Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
02 Mar 2021
Cellular IoT connections to reach 3.5 billion by 2030
Strategy Analytics survey finds that despite mass roll-out of next-gen networks, in the real world of the internet of things, 4G will continue as the dominant underlying platform, and 5G-based IoT growth will be gradual over the remaining part of the decade Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
01 Mar 2021
Covid accelerates Bradford University remote working project
Pandemic injected fuel into university’s existing project to introduce remote working Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
01 Mar 2021
First Newcastle residents gain CityFibre gigabit access
UK’s third national digital infrastructure platform provider claims Tyneside digital revolution is gathering pace as the first homes are connected to next-generation full-fibre network Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
26 Feb 2021
Three UK broadens 4G, 5G reach
UK operator reveals the pace at which its 5G network is expanding according to an expansion plan announced at end of 2020 and gives visibility into its 4G net build Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
26 Feb 2021
5G firms tune up for Sonic open networking scheme
Project offers the opportunity to shape what the UK’s 5G supply chains of the future could look like Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
26 Feb 2021
It’s now or never for UK fintech, government told
The UK government faces a ‘now or never’ moment if it wants financial technology to play a central role in the economy for years to come Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
26 Feb 2021
Huawei opens developer lab in Singapore
Huawei’s Digix lab will provide software development resources to those who are building mobile apps for Huawei’s mobile platform Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
25 Feb 2021
Tech-enabled hybrid working enables HSBC to cut 40% of its global office space
Bank is making huge reductions in the amount of office space it uses through a global hybrid-working policy Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
25 Feb 2021
EE to extend mobile coverage in more than 500 UK areas in 2021
As part of £1bn scheme to make sure acceptable mobile connectivity is spread among all UK communities, BT-owned telco reveals mass mobile roll-out plan Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
25 Feb 2021
UK 5G offers faster speeds, but availability issues persist
Research shows UK 5G speeds have increased since initial deployments and are likely to increase further, with London a particular bright spot, but availability remains an issue Continue Reading
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News
24 Feb 2021
Vaccine passports prove an ethical minefield
Privacy campaigners warn that vaccine passports may turn out to be discriminatory and invasive, while technologists agree careful consideration must be given to their design Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
24 Feb 2021
Demand for telcos to prioritise efficiency and sustainability in 5G nets
Research reveals that embracing best practices and partnering with customers to amplify efficiency will be key for operators Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
24 Feb 2021
Wi-Fi Alliance improves quality of service for real-time Wi-Fi applications
New certification programme for wireless broadband quality-of-service management is claimed to be able to bring robust service delivery and high-quality Wi-Fi experiences Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
23 Feb 2021
Huawei: World faces risk of K-shaped post-Covid economic recovery
MWC keynote sees Huawei deputy chairman warn that innovation is not just about solving current challenges, but about ‘lighting up tomorrow’ with innovation to make businesses smarter and create a more inclusive world Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
23 Feb 2021
GSMA: 5G drives recovery from Covid
Research from global trade body for the mobile industry finds that, driven by China, adoption of next-generation networks will enable global economies to get back on track over the short to mid-term Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
23 Feb 2021
Bharti Airtel, Qualcomm team to advance 5G Open RAN in India
Subcontinent’s premier communication systems provider announces partnership with leading provider of communications chips and chipsets to accelerate the adoption of next-generation networks in India Continue Reading
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News
22 Feb 2021
SES beams high-throughput loopback services to US DoD
Government solutions division of Luxembourg-based satellite operator uses O3b medium earth orbit constellation to deliver mission-critical communications to the edge in Asia Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
22 Feb 2021
Huawei: Mobile 5G and wireless home broadband set to triple in 2021
Keynote by leading executive predicts booming 5G market set to rise in the next 12 months and reveals first use case for 5G business suite in industrial mobile Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
22 Feb 2021
Ericsson accelerates 5G mid-band roll-outs with mMIMO, RAN Compute lines
Swedish comms tech provider expands MIMO portfolio and radio access network solutions to enhance network performance with what it claims is optimised energy efficiency and reduced carbon footprint with new mid-band products, including 20kg flagship 64T Massive radio product Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
22 Feb 2021
Microphones, smartphones, laptops among items stolen from BBC
A total of 105 devices have been stolen from the BBC in the past two years, some of which may have been spirited away by remote workers Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
22 Feb 2021
5G network densification and mMIMO to drive mobile net spend to US$191bn by 2026
Finding MIMO pivotal to driving massive uptake in cellular infrastructure expenditure over the next five years Continue Reading
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News
19 Feb 2021
Orange aims for pole with Totem on back of ‘solid’ fiscal year
Global telco claims to have defied Covid-19 with solid fiscal year and looks to the future with increased 5G penetration and new mobile tower business. Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
19 Feb 2021
Nokia wins multi-year 5G radio and core contract with A1 Austria
Central European telco signs further deal with Finnish comms provider to begin commercial implementation of 4G and 5G network slicing following successful pilot Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
19 Feb 2021
Tech shortfalls erode company culture in mid-size businesses
Nearly half of European office workers feel their company culture has suffered due to coronavirus restrictions, with companies faced with the difficult task of creating a supportive, digital-driven company culture that works for everyone Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
18 Feb 2021
C Spire taps Amdocs for 5G wireless policy and charging
US telco makes key 5G technology investment to be able to offer what it says will be the ‘most innovative’ 5G customer experience now and in the future Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly