Software-defined networking (SDN)

Software-defined networking (SDN) is the latest buzzword in the networking industry, but there is still vast debate on the best way to implement it and which businesses it is suitable for. Read the latest about SDN and find tips and advice on the technology trend taking networking by storm, with all the news, case studies and advice in this topic section.

News 30 Apr 2025
Juniper doubles down on AI as HPE deal faces scrutiny

Juniper’s ANZ chief highlights strong enterprise adoption of the Mist networking platform, with AI-powered automation delivering cost savings and operational benefits for customers Continue Reading
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- Stephen Withers
News 24 Apr 2025
Ericsson boosts NetCloud SASE with integrated clientless ZTNA for wireless WAN

Leading comms tech provider claims industry’s first fully integrated clientless zero-trust network access, designed for wireless wide area network with update to core secure access service edge platform Continue Reading
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- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

News 08 Jul 2021
Virgin Media O2 unveils ‘significant’ 4G and 5G boost

Ahead of the summer holidays, newly merged communications company announces what it says is a significant 4G and 5G boost to holiday hotspots Continue Reading
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- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
News 06 Jul 2021
Colt enhances IBM partnership to gain 5G edge

Connectivity solutions provider joins IBM’s partner ecosystem to collaborate on 5G and edge technology for enterprise customers, simplifying distributed infrastructure operations Continue Reading
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- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
05 Jul 2021

Toughening up web and mobile apps

We look at how organisations can secure internal and web-facing applications against ransomware and injection-style attacks Continue Reading
Feature 05 Jul 2021
Toughening up web and mobile apps

We look at how organisations can secure internal and web-facing applications against ransomware and injection-style attacks Continue Reading
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- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
News 02 Jul 2021
Qualcomm, Capgemini collaborate to boost 5G private network implementations for industries

Partnership between 5G comms tech provider and leading business management firm looks to improve interoperability, provide proven performance and ease deployment for clients looking to unlock benefits of 5G private networks Continue Reading
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- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
News 02 Jul 2021
Ericsson, Huawei claim 5G core tech lead with Mavenir, Affirmed Networks leading challengers

Research reveals 5G core dominance is contingent on supplier positioning and strategy, but also that hungry pure-play software suppliers were already offering disruptive innovation and agility Continue Reading
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- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
News 30 Jun 2021
Google Cloud, Ericsson target telcos with 5G, edge cloud solutions

Google Cloud and Ericsson form partnership based on respective compute platform and 5G technology portfolios to help comms service providers deliver capabilities to the edge to unlock new possibilities for enterprises Continue Reading
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- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
News 29 Jun 2021
MWC 2021: Global mobile industry leaders show commitment to 5G mmWave

Mobile industry leaders unite as key 5G business segment expands its momentum across multiple regions, aiming to allow operators and OEMs to meet rising demand for data and expand into new service opportunities Continue Reading
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- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
News 29 Jun 2021
MWC 2021: Totogi aims to ‘do for telcos what Salesforce did for CRM’

Public cloud telco software launches charging engine to achieve what it says is the world’s best performance benchmark of one million transactions per second with usage-based pricing with free tier option for CSPs Continue Reading
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- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
News 28 Jun 2021
UK government announces high-tech lab to boost 5G diversification strategy

As a central pillar of strategy to build a more secure and innovative 5G supply chain, Sonic Labs test facility opens to explore ways of building 5G networks in a ‘simulated’ real-world environment Continue Reading
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- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
News 28 Jun 2021
5G yet to take off as UK households demand more than broadband speed promise

Study from leading management consultant finds that despite not unrealistic worries about domestic network reliability, UK householders feel networks have dealt with extra strain from mass home working Continue Reading
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- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
News 24 Jun 2021
NTT saddles up for Tour de France digital twin

World-famous cycling event to see ‘unique’ concept in communications designed to bring together people, processes and technology over 3,400km, ensuring the continuity and resilience of the race Continue Reading
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- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
News 23 Jun 2021
WD-40 eases network friction with SD-WAN, SASE

Manufacturer of so-called ‘miracle spray’ overhauls inflexible, decades-old MPLS infrastructure with managed networking and security Continue Reading
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- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
News 22 Jun 2021
Users’ network expectations change in new normal

Ciena study reveals how sustainability, connected industries and always-on connectivity are shaping the UK’s digital post-Covid landscape Continue Reading
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- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
News 21 Jun 2021
Triax Technologies raises $12.5m Series A funding to expand IoT offer

First dedicated industrial internet of things venture capital fund supports growing loT worksite platform to increase worksite safety and efficiency Continue Reading
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- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
News 18 Jun 2021
Telenor, Telia tap Nokia for 5G joint network roll-out in Denmark

Nokia to work with leading Danish mobile operators via their joint network to accelerate the delivery of 5G services across Denmark following the availability of 3.5GHz spectrum Continue Reading
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- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
News 17 Jun 2021
DISH, Dell announce Open RAN 5G edge infrastructure first for US

Leading US operator taps IT giant for cloud-native, open 5G radio access network and edge compute technology and announces collaboration on go-to-market strategies for joint edge solutions Continue Reading
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- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
News 16 Jun 2021
Confusion abounds around true definition of SASE, but doesn’t stop take-up

Global digital transformation survey finds nine out of ten companies reviewed remote connectivity strategy during lockdown and secure access service edge gains huge interest Continue Reading
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- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
News 10 Jun 2021

Verizon Business looks for edge with advanced SASE

Telco launches SASE solution merging SD-WAN capabilities with network security services, creating a unified, cloud-delivered service model that supports digital enterprises Continue Reading
News 08 Jun 2021
Aryaka activates EU-friendly point of presence

Cloud-first managed SD-WAN and SASE provider aims to bridge recently emerged EU/UK connectivity gap with enhanced networking support and application experience Continue Reading
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- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
News 07 Jun 2021
Covid-19 accelerates interest in 5G

EY report shows that while the pandemic has prompted greater interest in 5G and IoT for majority of organisations, most are also struggling to identify the right 5G supplier strategy Continue Reading
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- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
News 02 Jun 2021
Cato expands SASE reach in DACH region

Secure access service edge ‘pioneer’ announces new point of presence and expanded sales investment reflecting strong SASE growth in Germany, Austria and across EMEA Continue Reading
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- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
News 27 May 2021
Oxbotica and TRL pilot safety framework for off-road autonomous vehicles

Autonomous vehicle technology companies develop code of practice to deploy autonomy safely, efficiently and at scale across a range of environments, in particular off-road settings such as mines, farms and ports where there are no pre-defined or standardised highway rules Continue Reading
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- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
News 27 May 2021
Dumfries & Galloway to host Scotland’s first rural 5G connectivity hub

Farming and rural healthcare are among the sectors set to benefit from 5G hub, which will bring together technological expertise, academic research and local businesses Continue Reading
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- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
News 26 May 2021
Viavi accelerates 5G Open-RAN testing at the AWS Outposts edge

Latest development in advancement of open radio access network technology sees global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance services take test solution to leading cloud environment Continue Reading
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- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
News 25 May 2021

Edge computing drives business innovation

Intel research identifies edge computing as a critical factor that businesses must harness to navigate and understand data now and into the future Continue Reading
News 25 May 2021
BSO draws on Arc to deliver on-demand connectivity in Middle East

Joint venture will interconnect companies’ network footprints in the Middle East, connecting digital hubs and providing inter-regional connectivity Continue Reading
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- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
News 24 May 2021
Hard Rock Hotel checks in Extreme Wi-Fi 6 to enhance guest experience

Advanced cloud-managed Wi-Fi enables secure, reliable connectivity and simplified network management throughout historic site of renowned global hotel chain Continue Reading
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- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
News 24 May 2021
Megaport claims transformation of networking at the edge with Fortinet Secure SD-WAN

Megaport Virtual Edge technology enables network managers to modernise their SD-WAN connectivity, optimise network performance and cut provisioning time Continue Reading
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- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
News 24 May 2021
Mavenir powers Thailand’s Smart City to add fuel to 5G Open RAN fire

Thailand’s state comms technology joins consortium of network firms to develop “Silicon Beach”, with end-to-end 5G private network Continue Reading
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- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
News 20 May 2021
O2, Microsoft reveal plans to develop mobile edge capability for private 5G

Operator and IT giant O2 partners with Microsoft to trial the benefits of on-premise mobile edge computing in a private 5G network, paving the way for secure data management and enabling confidential information to stay on-premise at all times Continue Reading
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- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
News 19 May 2021
Zzoomm brings full-fibre broadband service to Cannock

Work starts to provide broadband speeds claimed to be up to 33 times faster than major broadband providers to more than 37,000 homes and businesses in Staffordshire town Continue Reading
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- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
News 18 May 2021
Cisco acquires Kenna Security amid security expansion

Cisco announces a new acquisition alongside service enhancements around XDR and SASE in support of its security customers Continue Reading
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- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
News 17 May 2021
How M1 is striving to be a digital telco

Singapore’s M1 is dialling up its digital chops by monetising its data, building more personalised services for subscribers, and going beyond connectivity as it evolves into a digital telco Continue Reading
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- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
12 May 2021

Belgium’s Federal Justice Service advances digitally with fast networks

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News 12 May 2021
Cisco indicates intent to buy Socio Labs, Sedona Systems

Network giant aims to purchase developer of technology to deliver automation for routed optical networking, and modern event technology platform provider Continue Reading
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- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
News 11 May 2021
UK digital leaders expect long-term changes to future working patterns

Research from digital infrastructure company reveals changing working patterns brought about by Covid-19, including a surge in digital infrastructure investment Continue Reading
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- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
News 10 May 2021
Telemedicine to save healthcare industry tens of billions globally by 2025

Research predicts good times ahead for key network-based industry, especially as teleconsultations improve patient care, but warns that deregulation of telemedicine is needed to maximise growth Continue Reading
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- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
News 07 May 2021
Brunel goes SD-WAN with Orange Business Services

Global specialist recruitment consultancy aims to accelerate time to market for new global offices with software-defined networking architecture Continue Reading
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- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
News 07 May 2021
Juniper Networks offers path to ease SASE transition

New cloud-based portal is designed to help customers transition seamlessly and securely to a secure access service edge architecture by safeguarding users, applications and infrastructure amid network transformation Continue Reading
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- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
News 04 May 2021
Aryaka acquires cloud-based SASE platform Secucloud

SD-WAN provider makes its first-ever acquisition with purchase of German security company Continue Reading
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- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
News 29 Apr 2021
Vodafone, Qualcomm draft blueprint for Open RAN supplier diversification

Operator and comms tech giant collaborate on Massive MIMO RU and DU platform development to boost Open RAN ecosystem and increase pace of 5G innovation Continue Reading
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- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
News 29 Apr 2021
BT, Fortinet team to expand managed network services with SD-WAN

UK telco boosts software-defined wide area network portfolio with new solution combining global connectivity and cyber expertise with Fortinet Secure SD-WAN Continue Reading
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- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
News 27 Apr 2021
Fujitsu, NTT look beyond 5G to realise sustainable digital society

IT giants come together, envisioning a new, energy-efficient digital society founded on global and open collaboration with a range of partners supporting the Innovative Optical and Wireless Network Continue Reading
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- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
Blog Post 26 Apr 2021
NDR and NPMD - important, meaningful acronyms for once...

I’ve recently had the chance to revisit what is old – but more relevant than ever – stomping ground of mine, thanks to Kemp Technology’s recent acquisition of Flowmon, which gave the company some ... Continue Reading
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- Steve Broadhead, Broadband Testing
News 22 Apr 2021
Mavenir gains new $500m cash injection as it opens UK O-RAN development centre

Network software provider gains backing from specialist new economy investment firm to further accelerate its advancement of open radio access network technology Continue Reading
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- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
News 22 Apr 2021
Vodafone unveils first dedicated Open RAN test and integration lab

UK operator adds momentum to digital transformation programme and its transition to a software-orientated technology company with a big step towards readiness to deploy commercial open radio access network platforms Continue Reading
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- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
News 21 Apr 2021
EMEA business leaders out of touch with employees’ needs in new hybrid workplace

Research finds more alignment with staff is needed for firms to address the new hybrid world of work but nearly half of businesses plan tech investments to further improve the workplace experience Continue Reading
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- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
News 20 Apr 2021
UK government reveals new laws to wipe out rural mobile ‘not spots’ and speed up 5G roll-out

Legal measures to eliminate mobile signal blind spots in rural areas designed to create huge opportunities for rural economy and unlock potential of 5G to improve lives Continue Reading
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- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
Blog Post 20 Apr 2021
The DX Moment Is Still Around The Corner For Many – If That Corner Is Still There…

Among the many conversations I have with vendors and end users themselves – via various online events – one of the most common buzz phrases of the past few years that still recurs more than it ... Continue Reading
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- Steve Broadhead, Broadband Testing
News 20 Apr 2021
Nokia, Edzcom raise Konecranes R&D with 5G SA private wireless

Network technology provider to fuel lifting equipment firm’s 5G research and digitised solution development for factories and ports, building on existing LTE private wireless investment Continue Reading
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- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
News 16 Apr 2021
Argenta takes Teneo SD-WAN to improve global network

Plagued by WAN issues, global animal health research and manufacturing company improves system performance and interconnectivity across its international locations with a co-managed software-defined wide area network Continue Reading
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- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
News 15 Apr 2021
KDDI teams with Cato Networks to take SASE services worldwide

Japanese telco joins forces with software-defined networking firm to demonstrate how CSPs can use secure access service edge systems to address digital enterprise requirements for pervasive secure access Continue Reading
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- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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
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- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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
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- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
News 12 Apr 2021
Almost half of UK office workers fear return to offices

Research shows 83% of UK office workers agree that flexible working is here to stay, but fears persist of catching Covid-19 from colleagues if they return to the office Continue Reading
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- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
News 08 Apr 2021
Discuss.io unveils mobile screen share app to gain insight on real-time experiences

Integrated into smart video platform, new mobile app expands the virtual and mobile capabilities of qualitative interviews for UX, insights and e-commerce professionals Continue Reading
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- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
News 06 Apr 2021
Firms balance new tech deployment, security and skills as IT moves past pandemic

Sunburst cyber attack rubs salt into the wounds of firms struggling to cope with the new demands on networks in the post-Covid working environment, says survey Continue Reading
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- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
News 01 Apr 2021
2020 network upstream growth rate nearly 4x pre-pandemic levels

OpenVault study shows the impact of business hours increases and individual subscriber behaviour on upstream capacity is putting unprecedented strain on network operators Continue Reading
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- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
News 31 Mar 2021
Cisco launches next-gen networking suite to address post-pandemic ‘new normal’

Networking technology and services giant makes significant expansion of network line as it recognises that as workforces become increasingly hybrid, traditional network and security frameworks can no longer keep pace Continue Reading
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- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
News 31 Mar 2021
Colt runs further with IBM to accelerate adoption of edge computing

SDN and NFV-based connectivity provider selects cloud satellite technology to drive innovation and more flexibility for customers around deploying hybrid cloud applications at the edge and enabling distributed cloud Continue Reading
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- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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
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- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
News 30 Mar 2021
Belgium’s Federal Justice Service advances digitally with fast networks

Security and networking firms team to claim 20 times faster connectivity for Belgium’s justice system so it can hold court hearings and prison visitations remotely and exchange information between services and applications securely Continue Reading
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- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
News 29 Mar 2021
SD-WAN surges over past two years as MPLS plummets

Survey reveals increasing site capacity and using alternative access solutions as main drivers for 43% of enterprise wide-area network (WAN) managers to install software-defined WAN in 2020, more than double that recorded in 2018 Continue Reading
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- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
News 29 Mar 2021
Alstom global network gets on track with BT for digital future

New software-defined managed network from UK’s incumbent telco deployed by smart mobility technology provider to optimise connectivity to cloud at manufacturing plants, offices, depots and datacentres Continue Reading
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- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
News 29 Mar 2021
CW Innovation Awards: Recognising APAC’s top industry leaders

The region’s top industry innovators were recognised for their digital transformation efforts to tap new business opportunities, improve efficiencies and solve pressing issues Continue Reading
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- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
News 29 Mar 2021
CW Innovation Awards: Jio Platforms taps machine learning to manage telco network

Why India’s largest telecom operator built its own machine learning platform to meet the growing data and signalling requirements of new networks Continue Reading
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- Paul Mah
News 25 Mar 2021
Bharti Airtel taps OpenStack to modernise telco network

India’s Bharti Airtel turns to OpenStack to ready its network for emerging technologies such as 5G and edge computing Continue Reading
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- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
News 24 Mar 2021
Google Cloud claims revolution with Network Connectivity Centre

Cloud giant introduces platform designed to allow enterprises to simplify complex heterogeneous networks for on-prem and cloud connectivity needs and connect with Cisco SD-WAN as a single network Continue Reading
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- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
News 24 Mar 2021
PCCW Global expands SD-WAN services with uCPE, NFV

Hong Kong-based international communications service provider brings new level of user experience, enhanced security, automation and simplified management to global infrastructure Continue Reading
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- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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
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- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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
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- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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
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- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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
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- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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
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- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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
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- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
News 10 Mar 2021
AT&T adds managed SASE to portfolio

Comms and IT provider AT&T teams with security specialist Fortinet to offer network solution based on SASE principles to support distributed workforces and solve associated challenges Continue Reading
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- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
News 08 Mar 2021
DZS accelerates network process strategy with RIFT acquisition

In its second recent strategic acquisition, transport and broadband access solutions provider swoops for automation firm to deliver and manage intelligent network and processing functions at the network edge Continue Reading
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- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
News 04 Mar 2021
UK network users burn through unprecedented data in lockdown 3

Coinciding with the launch of Call of Duty: Warzone update, Virgin Media records its busiest day on record, with the average user downloading more than 20GB of data Continue Reading
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- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
Feature 03 Mar 2021
Being the brand: Virgin takes SD-WAN to the next level

Companies are increasingly turning to software-defined wide-area networks to address the needs of remote workforces Continue Reading
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- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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
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- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
News 01 Mar 2021
Only 12% of worldwide enterprises fully embrace SASE

Global survey reveals that although many public and private sector organisations have elements of secure access service edge in their IT stack, few have a comprehensive architecture and a significant number do not embrace the philosophy at all Continue Reading
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- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
News 26 Feb 2021
Juniper adds WAN, Virtual Network Assistant technology to networks portfolio

Artificial intelligence-driven networks provider builds on wired/wireless access leadership and record year for campus/branch switching with new AI-driven EX switch Continue Reading
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- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
News 25 Feb 2021
HPE launches new comms tech group with ‘industry-first’ Open RAN Solution Stack

Group will help telcos and enterprises take advantage of the huge 5G market opportunity with technology bringing the company’s IP across telco software, services and infrastructure Continue Reading
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- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
News 24 Feb 2021
Mavenir, Red Hat claim mobile network infrastructure transformation

Further development in software-defined mobile network technology as cloud-native network software and systems integration provider collaborates with open source operating system firm Continue Reading
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- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
News 23 Feb 2021
Australia’s Macquarie Telecom debuts SD-LAN service

The software-defined local area networking service will make it easier for enterprises to manage Wi-Fi networks and regulate the density of people at a given location Continue Reading
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- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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
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- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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
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- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
News 19 Feb 2021
Verizon Business, Cisco expand SD-WAN managed service offer

US comms provider enhances software-defined wide area network portfolio with three new offers from network equipment and services firm to provide more options for building flexible and agile networking infrastructure Continue Reading
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- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
News 16 Feb 2021
CSPs overlook SMEs as major source of 5G revenue

Study finds communications service providers are failing to recognise the vast potential of the SME arena as a major source of B2B revenue, especially on 5G Continue Reading
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- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
News 15 Feb 2021
Altran, Qualcomm collaborate for 5G NR small cell software

Altran and Qualcomm join forces to expedite development of high-speed, low-latency private and public 5G small cells Continue Reading
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- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
News 12 Feb 2021
Masergy, Cisco construct UCaaS collaboration solution

SD-WAN provider teams with networking and collaboration technology giant to address distributed enterprises’ communications needs Continue Reading
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- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
News 10 Feb 2021
Companies call for new breed of enterprise network operator for greater IoT control

Survey finds almost half of those controlling decisions on the deployment of internet of things technology and services would like to own a dedicated network in-house Continue Reading
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- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
News 09 Feb 2021
BT claims £24bn value as it enables new customer experience for Walgreens Boots

As it announces role in delivering transformation for pharmacy chain, BT reveals data showing that it employs one in every 12 people in UK’s IT and communications sector Continue Reading
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- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
News 09 Feb 2021
Telecom Egypt implements IBM hybrid cloud to transform operations

Leading regional telco deploys Cloud Pak for Automation technology to modernise network operations and deliver fast and secure services to clients and looks to IBM Global Business Services to build and manage its datacentre Continue Reading
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- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
News 04 Feb 2021
BT counts cost of Covid-19 in third quarter

Fibre and 5G roll-outs continue apace, but trading update reveals trying times for UK incumbent telco, with falling revenues and profits Continue Reading
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- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
News 03 Feb 2021
AWS and Telstra team up on 5G

Australia’s Telstra will explore a range of AWS’s edge computing offerings that can be integrated into its 5G network to speed up the performance of 5G applications Continue Reading
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- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
News 02 Feb 2021
Latency higher priority than speed as IT leaders look to gain edge

Business leaders believe success depends on low latency, namely 10ms or less to ensure the success of their applications, with three-quarters requiring 5ms or less for edge initiatives Continue Reading
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- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
News 28 Jan 2021
Collaboration to the fore as ‘staggering’ change predicted for IT in 2021

With 2020 exposing the leaders versus the laggards in enterprise digital transformation, research shows companies intend to invest in SD-WAN and MPLS, UCaaS and CCaaS to stay competitive in 2021 Continue Reading
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- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
News 22 Jan 2021
BT connects Dutch diplomatic missions

New software-defined network services designed to enable secure collaboration and support digital transformation of network supporting Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs Continue Reading
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- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly