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
16 Jun 2020
UK network resilience improves during Covid-19 lockdown
UK’s fixed networks handling increased traffic well since lockdown, but customer experience is somewhat affected, especially when connected via Wi-Fi, on several days starting 20 March 2020 Continue Reading
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News
15 Jun 2020
New Zealand schools to get Wi-Fi 6 in connectivity boost
More than 2,000 schools across New Zealand will be among the first in the country to enjoy the improved coverage and access speeds of Wi-Fi 6 Continue Reading
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15 Jun 2020
UK government to investigate water and energy networks to deliver nationwide gigabit broadband
Existing utility pipelines to be examined as way to accelerate national fibre infrastructure roll-out, but critics voice concern about broadband strategy fixating on fibre Continue Reading
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12 Jun 2020
CityFibre hires 10,000 people to facilitate UK full-fibre roll-out
UK’s third national digital infrastructure platform provider creates thousands of multi-skilled jobs across network of construction partners to facilitate network deployment Continue Reading
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News
10 Jun 2020
US networks weather unprecedented traffic during lockdown
“The networks were made for this,” says network technology provider as it shows how US networks have coped with added loads since the stay-at-home order Continue Reading
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10 Jun 2020
Businesses learn to cope with new normal as only 25% of UK workers crave return to office
Research from enterprise identity firm finds that even with no playbook, UK workers are coping well with mandated home working and have maintained productivity Continue Reading
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News
08 Jun 2020
Progress needed for UK fibre roll-out to catch up to peers
Even with the best efforts of the government in meeting its target and various initiatives to support deployment, meeting UK full-fibre gigabit goals depends on ultimate switch-off of the copper network Continue Reading
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News
05 Jun 2020
Gamgee and QuantWiFi announce managed Wi-Fi strategic partnership
Network technology providers Gamgee and QuantWiFi team up to develop solutions ensuring Wi-Fi for a growing number of consumers whose network experience has become more crucial than ever Continue Reading
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News
05 Jun 2020
Global enterprise WLAN market dips in first quarter of 2020
Consumer market buoyed but Covid-19 lockdowns blow headwind into enterprise sector for worldwide wireless local area network market for the first quarter of 2020 Continue Reading
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News
02 Jun 2020
Enterprises planning future with 5G and Wi-Fi 6
Deloitte study shows advanced wireless technologies increasingly seen as a ‘force multiplier’ for emerging technologies including AI, IoT, cloud and edge computing Continue Reading
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News
01 Jun 2020
GSMA, O-RAN team to open up 5G networks
Collaboration aims to accelerate an ‘industry-wide consensus’ on the adoption of open, interoperable interfaces and radio access network virtualisation Continue Reading
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News
29 May 2020
Wireless Broadband Alliance calls for single global Wi-Fi network
Global wireless ecosystem consortium unveils WBA OpenRoaming to offer automatic and secure connection of billions of devices to millions of Wi-Fi networks Continue Reading
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News
29 May 2020
Cisco eyes up ThousandEyes purchase
Networking giant says acquisition of internet and cloud intelligence platform provider will enhance its network performance and monitoring capabilities across the enterprise and into the cloud Continue Reading
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Feature
28 May 2020
Constructing the future for engineering – finding the right model where one size does not fit all
Design and engineering has rapidly evolved to be all about interconnected devices. We see how one of the leading manufacturing software suppliers is meeting the challenge Continue Reading
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News
27 May 2020
Covid-19: Managing spikes in website traffic now IT leaders’ biggest challenge
AppDynamics research reveals that 95% of companies plot new tech course after Covid-19 outbreak as technologists see opportunity to show their value to the business Continue Reading
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News
26 May 2020
Nokia joins the Open RAN Policy Coalition
Finish comms tech provider reinforces its commitment to the development of future secure mobile radio technologies for 5G by joining open and software-defined network technology consortium Continue Reading
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News
22 May 2020
Small firms seize digital lifeline to get back to business
Research shows Covid-19 crisis has kick-started a small business digital revolution to power recovery, with over a quarter of firms responding to running their businesses remotely with videoconferencing Continue Reading
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News
22 May 2020
Global consortium launches ‘transformative’ subsea cable for African connectivity
2Africa, one of the world’s largest subsea projects, will connect 23 countries in Africa, the Middle East and Europe Continue Reading
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News
22 May 2020
Openreach taps Nokia to extend full-fibre network capacity
Deal covers essential equipment to extend Gigabit fibre access network across UK Continue Reading
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News
20 May 2020
Nearly two-thirds of US small businesses to continue with remote working post-pandemic
Survey reveals small businesses are having a big rethink on remote working as a fundamental business practice when the coronavirus pandemic has passed Continue Reading
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News
19 May 2020
Multiple network outages costing enterprise businesses millions of pounds a year
More than half of IT decision-makers and network managers globally say they have had four or more network outages lasting more than 30 minutes, costing between £250,000 and £5m in downtime Continue Reading
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News
19 May 2020
European network traffic volumes stabilising
The updated summary report from body of European regulators for electronic communications on how network operators can cope with increased demand for network capacity finds that, by mid-May 2020, all is well Continue Reading
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News
19 May 2020
Huawei: US using technological strengths to ‘crush’ companies outside its own borders
Chinese tech giant hits back at White House decision to extend technology ban and says it will ultimately be self-harming Continue Reading
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News
15 May 2020
BT reported to be in talks to sell off Openreach to fund full-fibre roll-out
Report suggests Openreach sale could raise £20bn as BT announces £12bn build programme to extend FTTP network Continue Reading
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E-Zine
14 May 2020
CW APAC: Trend Watch – business response to coronavirus
With countries the world over reeling from the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak, which has meant sweeping changes both economically and socially, Computer Weekly looks at how firms in the Asia-Pacific region have adapted to what has so quickly become the new normal. Continue Reading
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13 May 2020
Telcos’ enterprise ambitions at risk from private network operators, private spectrum
Research finds a rising number of spectrum initiatives underpinning strong momentum for private cellular networks within enterprises Continue Reading
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News
07 May 2020
UK comms market set for shake-up as O2 and Virgin Media confirm merger
Coming-together of leading fixed-mobile provider and cable network provider will create genuine competition to BT/EE Continue Reading
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07 May 2020
Industry 4.0 transformation reaches communications inflection point
Survey finds huge potential for investment in advance 4G and 5G technology among industrial organisations Continue Reading
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News
05 May 2020
T-Mobile US claims ‘significant’ 5G standalone architecture firsts
US operator partners with comms technology leaders to achieve world’s first milestones for standalone architecture 5G Continue Reading
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Blog Post
05 May 2020
SD-WAN; One Way To Partly Consolidate The Complex Puzzle That Is Contemporary IT
I was recently sent an article by my PR mate Hannah from one of their clients, Versa – a company I’ve met up with and they talk a lot of common sense, far more than their er, so-called president… ... Continue Reading
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Feature
01 May 2020
Unified communications: The key to prospering in the new working reality of Covid-19
Covid-19 lockdowns are causing a collective rethink in the way companies operate, with unified communications transformed from a nice-to-have to a business essential as remote working becomes the new normal Continue Reading
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News
30 Apr 2020
Stark digital divide in US internet speed amid Covid-19 crisis
Over a fifth of connections in lower income brackets in the US do not have ‘acceptable’ internet performance for work and school during the coronavirus lockdown, but ISPs’ expansion of available bandwidth for these communities noticeably improves online speed Continue Reading
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News
29 Apr 2020
Infovista claims SD-WAN implementation game changer with transparent hybrid technology
Application-aware SD-WAN technology provider introduces additional capabilities to ‘dramatically’ simplify migration and hasten transition to software-defined networking Continue Reading
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29 Apr 2020
IT Priorities 2020: SD-WAN soars as collaboration and communications no longer on back burner
At the start of the year, networking professionals looked likely to invest in monitoring, converged architectures and WAN technologies, while unified communications was in decline and collaboration of minimal interest Continue Reading
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News
28 Apr 2020
Ericsson scores further 5G RAN win with True Corporation Thailand
Thai comms operator engages the Swedish technology provider to enable smooth, fast and cost-effective 5G network evolution in three regions Continue Reading
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News
27 Apr 2020
Potential near £70bn boost to British economy from gigabit broadband
Research shows that delivering ‘Gigabit Britain’ could provide over £50bn gross value added to the economy in five years, growing to £68.8bn in 2030, but suppliers warn that more must be done to turn broadband ambition into reality Continue Reading
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24 Apr 2020
Wireless stakeholders cheer ‘historic’ FCC Wi-Fi 6GHz spectrum allocation decision
US broadcast and telecoms regulator confirms proposal lauded as a milestone moment that will no less than supercharge connectivity Continue Reading
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22 Apr 2020
Cisco, Google Cloud plan application-centric multicloud networking fabric
Tech giants unite to address current systems’ perceived lack of capability to signal service level requests dynamically and offer full WAN application integration with cloud workloads Continue Reading
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News
22 Apr 2020
Application performance for remote workers becomes primary network issue for businesses
When it comes to WAN, cost diminishes in importance, while dealing with complexity increases, as more firms spread reach to more locations Continue Reading
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News
22 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: German networks take the extra strain from social distancing
Network performance and customer experience monitoring firm finds German networks coping with masses of online home users despite some degradations since the start of social distancing and stay-at-home policies Continue Reading
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News
21 Apr 2020
Covid-19 outbreak sees first-quarter revenues flatten for Huawei
Chinese networking mega-firm endures tough first quarter, but pledges that it will ride out the coronavirus storm Continue Reading
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News
21 Apr 2020
Collaboration and communications get richer as Covid-19 ushers in new working reality
Covid-19 lockdowns bring about collective rethink in the way we work, with remote video becoming normalised and a potential change in the way effectiveness is measured Continue Reading
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News
16 Apr 2020
Nuage Networks declares SD-WAN first for desktop, mobile and IoT devices
Nokia subsidiary integrates Asavie SD Edge to allow enterprise IT managers to extend security policies beyond branch to mobile users and connected devices Continue Reading
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News
16 Apr 2020
Orange expands mesh Wi-Fi into Belgium, reinforces marine service capabilities
SoftAtHome’s mesh Wi-Fi now available for Orange Belgium customers while Orange ship begins undersea cabling survey work off coast of Sicily Continue Reading
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News
14 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: European network traffic curves flatten but security issues increase
Nokia research finds networks are taking the strain despite a huge increase in upstream traffic during the day from videoconferencing and downstream during weekends from video-on-demand Continue Reading
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News
09 Apr 2020
Omdia: New norm for working set to have ‘dramatic’ implications for collaboration industry
Analyst recalibrates expectations for collaboration and conferencing tools, forecasting transformational upsurge in use that could change the world of work, with home broadband being a business lifeblood Continue Reading
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News
09 Apr 2020
Cato Networks seals significant investment to take SASE forward
More validation for secure access service edge solutions as SD-WAN provider scoops cash injection Continue Reading
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News
02 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: Ofcom relaxes ISPs’ broadband obligations
UK comms regulator loosens operating guidelines on broadband operators to prevent driving additional traffic to call centres and not punish inability to meet repair targets Continue Reading
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News
31 Mar 2020
Huawei extols 2019 as ‘extraordinary’ year
Despite political challenges across the world restricting use of its technology, Chinese comms tech giant posts strong yearly increase in sales and profit Continue Reading
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News
31 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: Teleworking drives new application usage growth for Comcast
Largest network operator in US issues assurance that huge shift in usage patterns and extra demands on home networks are well within infrastructure’s capability Continue Reading
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E-Zine
31 Mar 2020
Can the internet take the strain?
In this week’s Computer Weekly, as millions of people work from home, we examine the measures in place to make sure the internet stays up and running. Our latest buyer’s guide looks at the best practice in application modernisation. And we find out how IT leaders are tackling the skills shortage to recruit the best tech talent. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
27 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: Smartphone production to plummet 20%, over $25bn lost in roaming revenue
Two studies reveal the huge hit on the mobile device and service industry that is likely to be caused by the Covid-19 outbreak Continue Reading
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News
25 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: Virgin finds new data trends as it creates 500 contact centre jobs
Cable network provider issues assurance on the resilience of its infrastructure, which is under unprecedented strain from domestic users, and beefs up service staffing Continue Reading
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25 Mar 2020
Viavi upgrades platform tools to manage remote network performance
Redesigned Observer platform achieves 60Gbps packet capture rate and has beefed up security to deal with increased challenges Continue Reading
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25 Mar 2020
Amdocs launches HoMeOS and becomes Veego strategic partner and investor
Leading provider of communications and media software launches home broadband management and makes strategic investment in Israeli AI startup Continue Reading
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24 Mar 2020
ETSI unveils augmented reality framework
Industry specification group on augmented reality develops new specification to enable multi-supplier ecosystem for industry and consumers Continue Reading
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News
24 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: Global VPN deployments rocket since 11 March
Business virtual private network uptake has taken off over the past 10 days as global workforces become vastly more distributed Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Mar 2020
Benefits of branching out into SD-WAN
There is much more to SD-WAN than just cheaper branch office connectivity, so IT buyers have a lot to consider Continue Reading
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News
20 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: BT reassures UK of network’s resilience
Just a week after issuing assurances that its network was capable of dealing with the added load from vastly increased numbers of people working from home, BT issues further details on infrastructure resiliency Continue Reading
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News
20 Mar 2020
EU telecoms operators granted permission for ‘fair’ management of online traffic
EC and BEREC allow telcos unprecedented network traffic control to mitigate the effects of network congestion due to the massive increase in home working caused by the coronavirus Continue Reading
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News
20 Mar 2020
Netflix downscales content resolution to ease strain on EU networks
European Commission asks premier subscription video-on-demand service provider Netflix to lower quality of films to take strain from loaded EU networks Continue Reading
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News
19 Mar 2020
WBA assumes control of OpenRoaming standard
Association set up to enable collaboration between service providers, technology companies and organisations in wireless industry to manage Cisco-produced technology for seamless Wi-Fi onboarding Continue Reading
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Feature
19 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: Can the networks take the strain?
It was predicted that the mass roll-out of computer networks would mean at some point that there was no difference between work and home as a working location. These assumptions are about to be tested to the full Continue Reading
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Answer
19 Mar 2020
How is SD-WAN as a service different from managed SD-WAN?
SD-WAN technology is available in a variety of business models, including SD-WAN as a service and managed SD-WAN. But how do the different consumption models compare? Continue Reading
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News
17 Mar 2020
Operators plan to cope with increased overheads
There are conflicting views from Spain and the UK over how ready home networks are to cope with extra overheads, as populations are told to work from home Continue Reading
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News
13 Mar 2020
Ofcom reveals UK 5G mobile airwaves auction rules
UK comms regulator announces plans to auction two bands of spectrum to boost mobile broadband and 5G, but is criticised for missing opportunity Continue Reading
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News
13 Mar 2020
Modest Q4 growth for worldwide enterprise WLAN Market
Wi-Fi 6 gives current and potential boost to enterprise sector in overall disappointing WLAN market in the fourth quarter of 2019 Continue Reading
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News
12 Mar 2020
IT Priorities 2020: Benelux organisations and budgets focused on digital transformation
IT leaders in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg expect bigger budgets this year, with spending on digital transformation projects and related technologies being prioritised Continue Reading
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News
12 Mar 2020
Elisa to pull plug on 3G network in 2023
Final countdown starts for third-generation mobile communications in Finland, with capacity to be used for 5G services Continue Reading
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12 Mar 2020
APAC remains hotbed for digital transformation
Nearly half of organisations in the Asia-Pacific region see digital transformation as their top priority, followed by cloud infrastructure deployment and artificial intelligence, survey finds Continue Reading
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News
10 Mar 2020
US Pacific Northwest National Laboratory taps Verizon to explore 5G potential
Comms giant links up with science and technology research body to explore opportunities for 5G to impact national security, energy efficiency and advance science in the US Continue Reading
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News
10 Mar 2020
IT Priorities 2020: IP network investments top priority for Middle East IT leaders
IT leaders in the Middle East expect to see increased spending on IP networks as digital transformation continues across the region Continue Reading
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Feature
03 Mar 2020
WAN transformation sparked by 5G, cloud and SD-WAN technologies
In a modern world, legacy WAN architecture is rife with shortcomings. But 5G features and use cases could help jump-start a WAN transformation for many organizations. Continue Reading
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News
24 Feb 2020
Coronavirus, global economic slowdown to cap 5G smartphone sales in 2020
First half of 2020 will likely be much weaker than expected for the 5G smartphone market, but a strong bounce-back is possible in second half of the year if the coronavirus spread is brought under control Continue Reading
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21 Feb 2020
Cloud and 5G to drive SD-WAN adoption in APAC, says Silver Peak
Cloud migration and 5G services will boost the uptake of SD-WAN in a region where some markets are still in the early adopter phase Continue Reading
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News
19 Feb 2020
Qualcomm makes major moves in 5G essential equipment
Chip giant Qualcomm introduces third-generation 5G modem-RF system to enhance 5G performance and 5G/4G mobile filter technology Continue Reading
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05 Feb 2020
Commsworld claims dark fibre first in Scottish Borders
Broadband provider says lighting Openreach’s Dark Fibre X with its own optical equipment will enable it to provide flexible connectivity speeds of up to 10Gbps Continue Reading
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News
03 Feb 2020
UK consumers demand greater reliability, not more speed, from mobile networks
UK mobile users’ demands evolve as operators hit sweet sport for speed and consumers calling loud and clear for greater emphasis on network reliability Continue Reading
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News
03 Feb 2020
Nokia to launch cloud-native 5G network operations software
Aiming to address operators’ challenges as 5G networks add new layers of technical complexity, Nokia announces automated and scalable management suite Continue Reading
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03 Feb 2020
Super Bowl wireless networking touch down for Extreme Networks
Weeks after first revealing its Wi-Fi 6-enabled networks for sports stadia in leading American sports leagues, networking technology and services company takes on wireless and analytics for biggest game in US sport Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Jan 2020
3 ways to improve WAN performance with SD-WAN
SD-WAN can improve WAN performance in three ways: It adds a secondary transport for network traffic, while also taking advantage of broadband Ethernet and application acceleration. Continue Reading
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News
24 Jan 2020
Digital transformation shaking confidence in SD-WAN
Cato Networks survey highlights importance of considering not only SD-WAN as an MPLS replacement but also its applicability to the broader needs of the digital business, such as cloud migration, network agility and global reach Continue Reading
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Answer
20 Jan 2020
What's the difference between thin and thick SD-WAN branch offices?
When rolling out software-defined WAN, you'll need to consider the current makeup of your branch offices. For instance, are applications on-site or in the cloud? Continue Reading
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News
17 Jan 2020
CenturyLink lands $1.6bn network services contract from US Dept of Interior
US operator engaged to help US agency achieve its mission to conserve and manage natural resources and cultural heritage Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Jan 2020
Gartner WAN edge Magic Quadrant offers buying advice
How should businesses buy WAN edge technology? You probably shouldn't rely on vendor name recognition alone. Instead, consider some niche players in the SD-WAN market. Continue Reading
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News
16 Jan 2020
Ericsson launches eSIM
Swedish comms tech giant aims to drive communication service providers’ top line and improve consumer experience Continue Reading
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16 Jan 2020
UK ranks 13th in Cisco digital readiness index
Networking giant reveals benchmark holistically assessing countries’ digital readiness across seven key criteria, including technology adoption and technology infrastructure, and finds UK somewhat wanting Continue Reading
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15 Jan 2020
Spry cancels out P&J Arena dead zones with multi-operator 4G coverage
Tech supplier installs smart mobile signal booster in Aberdeen to ensure high-speed data connectivity for live video streaming and social media activities Continue Reading
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News
14 Jan 2020
MLL Telecom appoints new CEO
Shaun Ledgerwood succeeds Gary Marven as chief executive as network services provider seeks to maintain momentum as a technology supplier to public and private sector organisations Continue Reading
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13 Jan 2020
SK Telecom gets close to the edge with global MEC task force
As operators’ remits expand beyond providing mobile connectivity to offering new value based on infrastructure, leading Korean operator announces mobile edge computing association Continue Reading
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09 Jan 2020
Nokia notches 63 commercial 5G tech equipment deals
Finnish comms giant reveals huge strides in 5G essential technology deployment around the world Continue Reading
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News
08 Jan 2020
Extreme Networks simplifies retail cloud networks
New turnkey network solutions give retail chains and franchises ability to automate set-up and management of network connectivity with large scale Continue Reading
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07 Jan 2020
Telco revs set to increase, but suppliers face critical challenges in 2020
Potential good times set to roll for telecoms industry in 2020, with SD-WAN first deployments of 5G, but NB-IoT needs to gain traction to stay relevant, says research Continue Reading
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Tip
30 Dec 2019
SD-WAN drives managed network services trends for 2020
As network operators offer more SD-WAN managed services in 2020, the managed services market will see some major changes regarding price, feature sets and management. Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Dec 2019
Aaron's deploys CloudGenix SD-WAN after issues with Meraki
Before Aaron's could improve its real-time network visibility and VoIP performance with CloudGenix SD-WAN, the retailer had to transition from Cisco Meraki. Continue Reading
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News
30 Dec 2019
Top 10 telecoms stories of 2019
2019 has been the year of 5G through the major economies of the world, with major markets launching next-generation networks that are set to flourish in 2020 Continue Reading
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News
20 Dec 2019
Just 10% of UK homes and businesses have access to full-fibre broadband
Ofcom research reveals that for the highest-speed broadband connections, the UK is still in the slow lane, with only three million homes and businesses having access to fibre Continue Reading
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News
20 Dec 2019
2020 set to usher in age of 5G always-on portable computing
Analyst identifies key 5G trends that will bear fruit in new year and pours cold water on one hyped technology that it thinks won’t make it Continue Reading
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News
20 Dec 2019
Top 10 broadband stories of 2019
Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 broadband stories of 2019 Continue Reading
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News
19 Dec 2019
New UK government pledges to accelerate gigabit broadband delivery
New Conservative government’s Queen’s Speech reaffirms commitment to providing gigabit broadband access across the UK, but provides no specific timetable to meet commitments and targets Continue Reading