WAN performance and optimisation
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News
21 Sep 2023
Connectivity challenges in new markets top IT leaders’ growth concerns in 2023
Study shows global connectivity can be complicated, particularly when managing it across multiple regions, suggesting it is vital for businesses to acquire skills and local market expertise to reduce downtime and improve workforce efficiency Continue Reading
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News
20 Sep 2023
Zoom aims for contact centre boost with Workforce Engagement Management suite
Leading communications and collaboration technology provider unveils suite designed to help boost employee engagement and customer satisfaction Continue Reading
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News
08 Dec 2020
SMEs need to acknowledge remote working lessons to prosper post-Covid
Research from integrated cloud communications platform provider finds that over two-fifths of SME employees believe that, with effective communication tools, productivity would be the most improved business challenge in the “new normal” Continue Reading
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News
27 Nov 2020
Linius aims to add magic to video conferencing with Whizzard
New product for the conferencing and enterprise collaboration markets offers the ability to transform hours of video footage into bite-sized pieces of content and increase knowledge sharing Continue Reading
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News
23 Nov 2020
Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5 launches unleash UK network traffic surge
Game console launches show network providers need to upgrade their infrastructure and invest in the latest networking technology to ensure reliable, resilient and robust performance Continue Reading
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News
23 Nov 2020
Zen to offer gigabit broadband over CityFibre networks
Zen Internet becomes former altnet’s third national consumer ISP to offer full-fibre services to consumers with gigabit-speed consumer broadband products Continue Reading
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News
23 Nov 2020
SITA and Orange Business Services check in for SD-WAN at global airports
Global mobile network operator and IT provider for the air transport industry roll out agile and scalable software-defined network already introduced at more than 60 airports globally Continue Reading
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News
19 Nov 2020
Global networks take the strain in roller-coaster 2020
Research from network tech provider reveals implications for service providers and internet service delivery chain, with significant growth in video streaming, gaming, video conferencing and DDoS Continue Reading
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News
17 Nov 2020
Masergy goes deeper with SASE to strengthen SD-WAN security
Supplier claims to offer the broadest choice in security solutions, best-of-breed technologies and a leading global network platform for businesses of all sizes Continue Reading
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News
17 Nov 2020
Huawei unveils solutions for 1+N target 5G networks
Chinese comms giant launches new network technology to enable operators to tap into what it says will be huge potential for delivering 5G at greatly reduced per-bit costs Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Nov 2020
SD-WAN keeps Darling Ingredients on the table through Covid-19 pandemic
For some businesses, the Covid-19 pandemic and the resulting need to support mass remote working will have accelerated something they began working on some time ago. Darling Ingredients is one such firm, whose SD-WAN roll-out puts it in good stead for the future Continue Reading
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News
13 Nov 2020
NTT DATA and Continual collaborate to deliver in-vehicle mobility experiences
Consulting and IT services and cloud-based analytics firms announce Tier 1 mobile operator is already implementing combined in-vehicle system Continue Reading
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News
12 Nov 2020
Wi-Fi 6 ready for carrier network deployment
Wireless standards body reveals successful trial for next-generation Wi-Fi, proven to deliver nearly three times faster than its predecessor and with significantly higher throughput and lower latency Continue Reading
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News
11 Nov 2020
Orange strengthens West African connectivity with first regional network
Global telco and subsidiaries commission and make commercial launch of the first pan-African backbone covering eight major countries in the region Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Nov 2020
Cloud RANs offer promise in APAC, but not in near future
While there is growing interest in cloud-based radio access networks, experts argue that telcos will still cautiously approach the technology in a phased manner Continue Reading
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News
10 Nov 2020
Mobile is failing over two-thirds of frontline workers
New data shows frontline workers are experiencing a global increase in mobility problems which negatively impact their work and their company Continue Reading
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News
06 Nov 2020
CityFibre awards £1.5bn to fund full-fibre construction across 27 towns and cities
Broadband provider signs contracts to create over 3,750 local network construction jobs in three-year recruitment and training programme to provide up to 10,000 people with jobs to develop fibre network Continue Reading
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News
05 Nov 2020
Virgin brings gigabit broadband to London and Northern Ireland
Nearly three million homes in UK capital and Ulster gain access to gigabit connections with the next-generation infrastructure now in 45% of Virgin’s network across the UK Continue Reading
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News
04 Nov 2020
Community Fibre claims fastest home broadband package in London
Altnet unveils what it says is a gigabit connectivity industry-first for homes in the UK capital Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Oct 2020
The role of SD-WAN templates before and during deployment
SD-WAN deployments require knowledge of network design and trust in software to take over some network maintenance duties. This is where SD-WAN templates come into play. Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Oct 2020
Learn to onboard, provision devices in Cisco's SD-WAN book
Here's a look inside Cisco's SD-WAN book, which details design and deployment for network teams looking to deploy SD-WAN and insights for SD-WAN certification hopefuls. Continue Reading
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Quiz
30 Oct 2020
6 practice questions for SD-WAN certification training
Before you start SD-WAN certification training, try this quiz from Cisco's official SD-WAN guidebook, which covers onboarding and provisioning devices, as well as SD-WAN templates. Continue Reading
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News
28 Oct 2020
Belfast Harbour steams ahead to UK and Ireland’s first 5G private network for ports
5G private network accelerates Belfast Harbour’s ambition to become the world’s best regional smart port, stimulating innovation across transport, logistics, public safety, physical security and sustainability Continue Reading
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News
28 Oct 2020
Corporate WANs and their network providers not meeting new business needs
Global connectivity firm warns that network providers are letting down firms, with security and service flexibility cited as key issues Continue Reading
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Opinion
27 Oct 2020
What’s next for Wi-Fi?
New and emerging 802.11 wireless LAN technologies continue to develop. Users who need to replace routers have a decision to make: buy now or wait for the next upgrade cycle in 2021? Continue Reading
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News
26 Oct 2020
Scotland gets gigabit broadband funding boost
Agreement will help rural areas get gigabit-capable broadband connections, with first tranche of £6m to connect hundreds of public sector buildings across Angus, Dundee, and Perth & Kinross Continue Reading
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News
22 Oct 2020
Iron Mountain scales global connectivity collaboration with Telia Carrier
Enhanced global network in APAC, EMEA and North America aims to deliver increased high-performance network diversity for datacentre customers Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Oct 2020
Why securing the DNS layer is crucial to fight cyber crime
Domain name system security is often overlooked by organisations, but focusing on this layer could actually improve the effectiveness of cyber security strategies. We explore the latest DNS trends and best practice Continue Reading
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News
20 Oct 2020
Almost two-thirds of cell sites set to deploy open RAN by 2026
With diversity in communications technology supply set to accelerate, open RAN will come to the fore and research suggests that enterprise small cells will be a key factor in its deployment Continue Reading
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News
16 Oct 2020
UK government hits superfast target but many still experience poor broadband
National Audit Office report says government’s target to roll out faster gigabit coverage nationwide by 2025 will be difficult to achieve for the hardest-to-reach premises Continue Reading
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News
16 Oct 2020
Small businesses’ remote working frustrations threaten exodus of best talent
While large firms mull massive investment to return to offices, over a quarter of European small business workers would switch jobs to somewhere better equipped for remote working Continue Reading
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News
13 Oct 2020
UK firms find obstacles to unlocking full potential of Edge
Survey finds almost of half of UK IT leaders in the UK are already actively using Edge technologies to deliver new outcomes and business value, but 87% of ITDMs are missing key skills to unlock the value of data Continue Reading
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News
09 Oct 2020
Cisco, Qwilt and Digital Alpha launch open caching CDN for service providers
Consortium of tech providers introduce new model for media delivery using open caching architecture, claiming ‘unprecedented’ levels of quality with open, global APIs Continue Reading
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News
06 Oct 2020
5G technology could increase global economy by $1.5tn by 2030
Research commissioned by Huawei suggests next-generation networks can stimulate growth and drive productivity as the global economy recovers from Covid-19 Continue Reading
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News
05 Oct 2020
Interdealer broker bets on BT for infrastructure
Market infrastructure provider Interdealer inks deal with BT, enabling enhanced customer experience, deeper insights and new compliance tools Continue Reading
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News
01 Oct 2020
How Ethernet became the world’s networking standard
Ethernet pioneer Bob Metcalfe outlines the technology’s early history, including the rivalry with IBM and what he did to convince people of the value of networks Continue Reading
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News
30 Sep 2020
Wi-Fi Vantage certification adds support for managed wireless advancements
Latest development from wireless collaboration forum see Wi-Fi 6 and WPA3 optimise and secure the Wi-Fi experience in managed networks Continue Reading
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News
30 Sep 2020
Skoda Auto transforms network infrastructure to accelerate business growth
Car manufacturer upgrades network with campus networking systems as part of its 2025 digital transformation strategy Continue Reading
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News
29 Sep 2020
Remote working world reveals cloud/SaaS security concerns
Research reveals pivotal moment when the cloud is playing a more important role than ever to support mass remote working, with CISO concerns over cloud security remaining stubbornly high Continue Reading
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News
28 Sep 2020
BT: UK government’s national fibre target could be missed by eight years
Government is in danger of not realising its full-fibre coverage broadband ambitions, says telco, which had identified seven key policy, legislative and fiscal enablers to get the plan back on track Continue Reading
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News
25 Sep 2020
SSE Enterprise Telecoms makes further investment in UK business connectivity, 5G
UK telco unbundles further 259 BT exchanges by the end of 2021 to significantly grow network, bringing total unbundled exchanges to 550 Continue Reading
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News
25 Sep 2020
Government remains in orbit to develop UK sat nav
Despite experts’ doubts, government confirms it will continue to look at a wider range of options for a sovereign satellite navigation and timing capability Continue Reading
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News
24 Sep 2020
West Midlands 5G, Transport for West Midlands unveil ‘revolutionary’ transport projects
After funding award to develop new products and services, comms and travel consortiums will launch 5G-enabled road and rail transport trials across the West Midlands Continue Reading
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News
23 Sep 2020
Somerset schools set to benefit from free full-fibre broadband
As it continues its mission to develop its gigabit network, West Country full-fibre infrastructure provider gets local educational establishments enrolled on broadband fast lane Continue Reading
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News
22 Sep 2020
Bechtel joins CityFibre gigabit broadband roll-out scheme
Engineering, construction and project management firm supports step-change in mobilisation of build projects worth £1.5bn Continue Reading
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News
21 Sep 2020
NBN Co pumps in A$700m to shore up business connectivity
Australia’s national wholesale broadband provider is creating up to 240 business fibre zones across the country to provide businesses with access to its enterprise ethernet service Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Sep 2020
Supporting mobile workers everywhere
With VPNs struggling to serve the unprecedented number of remote workers, we look at other ways of providing reliable remote networking Continue Reading
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News
17 Sep 2020
Current IT infrastructures not prepared for incoming strain of fourth industrial revolution
With the future of business increasingly driven by smart things, applications and digital services that use data for transformational purposes, CenturyLink is undergoing its own transformation Continue Reading
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News
16 Sep 2020
Independent wholesale broadband market could connect 11 million more premises by 2025
Research from Independent Networks Cooperative Association reveals surge in demand from members to provide wholesale broadband services across the UK Continue Reading
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News
16 Sep 2020
SSE Enterprise Telecoms further extends 100Gbps capable network across the UK
New connections built to provide 100Gbps optical and Ethernet services will enable SSE Enterprise Telecoms to reach more than 90 datacentres across the UK Continue Reading
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News
15 Sep 2020
Openreach adds 67 locations to broadband fibre build plan
Growth accelerates in UK full-fibre network, with 32,000 homes and businesses gaining full-fibre broadband access every week Continue Reading
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E-Zine
15 Sep 2020
How data has helped in the fight against coronavirus
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we talk to the Office for National Statistics about the important role data plays in the battle against Covid-19. We also look at the speedy deployment of the Scottish contact-tracing app and report on a discussion about the UK government’s delayed response to its digital identity consultation. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
14 Sep 2020
UK government furthers investment in rural broadband
Quarter of a million rural homes and businesses across England have been given access to more financial help to get super-fast and above broadband speeds up to gigabit Continue Reading
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News
11 Sep 2020
Small businesses projected to add £1.8tn to global GDP growth by 2024
Small Business Digital Maturity research finds nearly three-quarters of global small businesses surveyed are accelerating their digitisation rates to address Covid-19 challenges and respond faster to the new normal of remote working Continue Reading
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News
10 Sep 2020
Mobile stable as UK full-fibre broadband increases significantly over first half of 2020
Second interim 2020 update to UK comms regulator’s examination of connectivity shows fibre and superfast broadband proliferate since March as millions remain at home to work, learn and be entertained during the pandemic Continue Reading
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News
08 Sep 2020
Aberla Utilities forges UK fibre partnership with Gabitel Ingenieros
Spanish telecommunications expert digs out deal with Cheshire-based telecoms, energy management, renewables and engineering services to provide fibre communications Continue Reading
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News
03 Sep 2020
Western Europe dominates global broadband speed
Annual assessment of global broadband speeds calculates that the gap is widening between the leaders and the laggards, with the countries focusing on pure fibre achieving the most success Continue Reading
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News
03 Sep 2020
New normal of remote working compounds enterprise security challenges
Sudden changes in priorities, poor network visibility and lack of time cited by Juniper Networks as key issues for security professionals struggling to cope with new norms Continue Reading
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News
02 Sep 2020
Businesses go all in on wireless WAN for post-pandemic recovery
Report reveals extent of wireless WAN use, demand for 5G and how wireless connectivity will play a big part in businesses’ efforts to recover from the economic damage of Covid-19 Continue Reading
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Tip
19 Aug 2020
3 SD-WAN cloud connectivity options to explore
Enterprises can connect their SD-WAN infrastructure to cloud providers' platforms using three methods: back-to-back access, private PoP connections and internet VPN. Continue Reading
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News
14 Aug 2020
Gigaclear to take on 120 engineers for rural broadband expansion
New full-time field engineers will join rural broadband provider’s in-house team by the end of March 2021 to increase company’s build capacity Continue Reading
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News
14 Aug 2020
Bayer taps Verizon for global network infrastructure
Pharmaceutical giant chooses Verizon to provide software-defined infrastructure to support its future cloud-based business needs Continue Reading
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News
12 Aug 2020
Broadband upstream usage, speeds spike higher in Q2 2020
As the need for remote working, learning, information and entertainment makes broadband access more important than ever, a consumption report finds mass usage of applications such as Zoom driving uptake of higher-speed packages Continue Reading
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News
12 Aug 2020
CIOs raise IT budgets as increased remote working drives security concerns
Research finds that as the pandemic forces companies to accept the idea of permanent massed remote working, CIOs are waking up to the threat of increased cyber attacks Continue Reading
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News
11 Aug 2020
DAG Wireless unveils 4G/5G infrastructure for in-flight connectivity
Broadband access products provider announces new FCC and DO-160 certified in-flight broadband network designed to offer first-class wireless connectivity experiences Continue Reading
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News
11 Aug 2020
UK government gigabit broadband scheme nears half a million new premises benchmark
UK government celebrates reaching gigabit broadband services deployment milestone as part of its ambitious target over the lifetime of parliament Continue Reading
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News
10 Aug 2020
SD-WAN gains momentum with enterprises in Australia
As Australian businesses accelerate migration to the cloud, the underlying network will play an increasingly important role and nearly 60% of enterprises in the country have already implemented SD-WAN Continue Reading
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News
04 Aug 2020
‘Precipitous’ rise in network disruptions since March 2020
Research finds that since lockdown, regional network availability and performance has differed between ISP and cloud networks, with cloud provider networks showing greater resilience Continue Reading
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News
04 Aug 2020
Tata Communications unveils new secure digital experience
Global digital ecosystem enabler Tata aims to allow businesses to adapt to the realities of enterprise transformation, workforce mobility and consumer experience in the new digital-first environment Continue Reading
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News
03 Aug 2020
Application monitoring, video games dominate internet traffic in first half of 2020
Increased focus on digital presence during lockdown likely to have prompted companies to invest more in ensuring and measuring application uptime and enhancing customer experience Continue Reading
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Tip
31 Jul 2020
How to select and set up SD-WAN and DIA
When evaluating different options for SD-WAN and direct internet access, IT teams can't forget to consider application performance, network uptime and support for each option. Continue Reading
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News
31 Jul 2020
VMware completes participation in UK contact-tracing app development
The day after UK government announced that its long-awaited and controversial contact-tracing application would be available ‘shortly’, VMware revealed it has completed its role in the development Continue Reading
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News
29 Jul 2020
£400m full-fibre broadband expansion as Warburg Pincus, DTCP take control of Community Fibre
Expansion of full-fibre network across London will deliver up to 10Gbps of broadband to a million households and businesses Continue Reading
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News
27 Jul 2020
MainOne West African submarine cable implements Infinera to boost spectrum capacity
Comms tech provider works with global operator to optimise performance on undersea cable serving as West African backbone network for Orange’s international connectivity in Africa Continue Reading
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News
23 Jul 2020
Verizon completes long-haul 800Gbps single-wavelength fibre data session
US comms giant sends 800Gbps across long-distance fibre in preparation for significant increase in amount of data from enterprise and consumer 5G applications Continue Reading
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News
22 Jul 2020
Masergy expands SD-WAN portfolio with SASE, added analytics
With the addition of SD-WAN Secure, software-defined network and cloud platform claims to be the sole source of a single, unified SD-WAN solution Continue Reading
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News
21 Jul 2020
Manchester City Council deploys 8x8 to maintain remote services
One of the UK’s largest local government authorities implements cloud-based communications system to keep critical services running while keeping agents safe during UK lockdown Continue Reading
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News
20 Jul 2020
US remote workers take significant productivity hit through IT disruption
Analysis of remote employee experience and digital workplace post-Covid finds enterprise remote workers have encountered long wait times to address IT and other technical issues Continue Reading
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News
20 Jul 2020
India’s Jio Platforms eyes global 5G opportunity
Indian mobile network operator Jio Platforms has built a 5G solution that will meet domestic and global demand for 5G services Continue Reading
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News
16 Jul 2020
More than 90% of UK’s fixed lines meet the challenges of working from home
Study from network benchmarking firm Umlaut reveals that despite fears over whether UK networks could cope with mass remote working, only very few fixed-connection users faced limitations Continue Reading
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News
16 Jul 2020
Covid-19 accelerates UK digital transformation efforts by over five years
Over a third of UK business decision-makers believe changes in operations since Covid-19 have increased digital transformation budgets “dramatically” Continue Reading
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News
16 Jul 2020
NS1 closes $40m series D round to fund connected economy tech
Multimillion-dollar funding round set to accelerate innovation in modern application and access network solutions that power the connected economy Continue Reading
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News
14 Jul 2020
HPE extends edge to home network
With employees working from home, IT departments are struggling to provide adequate remote access to corporate systems Continue Reading
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News
14 Jul 2020
Yorkshire Water teams with BT to turn on tap for NB-IoT
Narrowband internet of things pilot scheme examines potential to optimise the management of utility firm’s estate and provide greater access for local businesses in South Yorkshire to take advantage of IoT advancement to boost economic growth Continue Reading
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News
13 Jul 2020
Half of UK organisations question the relevance of SD-WAN in Covid-driven remote workplace
Research reveals confusion among UK organisations concerning SD-WAN, with optimised WAN covering many bases already and over half of firms leaning towards SASE solutions to meet their requirements Continue Reading
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News
13 Jul 2020
INCA calls for added investment in apprenticeships and skills to hit government broadband target
The Independent Networks Cooperative Association welcomes UK government plans to increase investment in workplace training and apprenticeships to address the growing skills shortage in the sector Continue Reading
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News
10 Jul 2020
Aryaka, 8x8 enhance enterprise communications across managed SD-WAN
Cloud-first WAN company and integrated cloud communications platform forge partnership to accelerate digital transformation for organisations across global workplaces Continue Reading
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News
10 Jul 2020
Nearly half of employed in UK worked remotely in April 2020
Covid-19 drives upsurge in home working in UK, and of those who did some work remotely, around a third worked fewer hours than usual and the same percentage worked longer hours Continue Reading
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News
09 Jul 2020
Orange, Nokia claim first successful trial of next-gen optical technology
Next-generation optoelectronics technology designed to allow tripling of total transported capacity on long-haul links Continue Reading
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News
08 Jul 2020
SD-WAN goes mainstream in remote work surge but network visibility, security are concerns
Survey reveals effect of Covid-19 in what is said to be an age of dynamic disruption, with full sight of traffic activity across much more distributed infrastructure a key priority Continue Reading
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Feature
06 Jul 2020
Getting infrastructures in shape for the big return to work
As firms get used to a partial return to the workplace, what will this mean for those that have been charged with keeping business networks up and running during lockdown? Continue Reading
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News
06 Jul 2020
CIO interview: David Allison, global head of IT, First Quantum Minerals
For his first global CIO role, the IT chief had to tackle unusual challenges such as reliable networking and IT use in inhospitable mining environments in developing countries Continue Reading
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News
03 Jul 2020
Virgin Media spreads UK gigabit broadband reach
Launch of gigabit broadband in Merseyside and Edinburgh sees Virgin Media add more than 600,000 homes to fibre network, taking total to 2.7 million properties Continue Reading
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News
03 Jul 2020
Virgin Media, Cisco unveil first-ever commercial deployment of OpenRoaming at Canary Wharf
Wireless communications based on new connectivity aims to ‘dramatically’ improve efficiencies for more than 20,000 businesses, entrepreneurs, independent retailers, bars, cafes and workspaces in London’s Docklands Continue Reading
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News
02 Jul 2020
Optimised network infrastructure, visibility, experience management form next frontier in business
Business leaders, C-suite and IT decision-makers must come together to ensure that they invest in the right infrastructure or they will face business failure, says Riverbed report Continue Reading
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News
30 Jun 2020
Alibaba Cloud comes together with Aryaka for global, fully managed SD-WAN
Cloud-first WAN company claims to provide Chinese cloud giant with superior application performance to enterprise customers worldwide Continue Reading
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News
26 Jun 2020
Ford gets into gear with Vodafone 5G for future-proof electric vehicle production
Global automotive giant gains funding to implement and develop the potential of 5G in electric vehicle manufacturing processes in particular as regards cross-site connectivity Continue Reading
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Blog Post
25 Jun 2020
SASE And Cato; The Fit...
As promised in the previous blog, given the seeming importance of SASE, here’s more definition in terms of what briefings with Cato Networks revealed. If we look at the key areas where SASE and ... Continue Reading
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News
24 Jun 2020
Two-thirds of UK adults to work remotely more often after Covid-19
Research commissioned by Ciena reveals how coronavirus pandemic will likely change UK internet usage, as increased use of online home working applications is complemented by commensurate rise in online education Continue Reading
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News
19 Jun 2020
Cisco makes statement of intent for ‘new normal’ networking priorities
Networking technology giant adds new capabilities across its intent-based networking portfolio to give customers greater control, security, insights to drive better digital experiences. Continue Reading
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News
16 Jun 2020
Ericsson upgrades 5G forecast as research finds mobile networks take added strain from Covid-19
While social distancing and keeping millions at home have put significant demands on infrastructure, with systems that support healthcare, education and businesses of all types under stress, telecoms networks have stood up to the task, says research from leading comms tech provider Continue Reading
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Blog Post
16 Jun 2020
Sassy Security
For all the impacts the likes of COVID-19 and technological advance have on IT, there are two immovable staples that we can rely on: Gartner to keep on introducing new acronyms to create new magic ... Continue Reading