Wireless networking

Wireless networking has freed IT users from the confines of their desk and the wired network. Technologies such as 802.11 Wi-FI, Bluetooth and even satellite links have opened up new opportunities for IT innovation. We analyse the latest trends and technologies.

News 28 Sep 2021
Dutch IT firm transforms HR policy built on lessons from pandemic

Software firm rips up human resources rule book and replaces it with a hybrid working policy Continue Reading
E-Zine 11 Jun 2020
CW Europe: 5G rush in Russia

Russian mobile operators are pooling their resources to help them overcome the technical challenges of creating 5G networks. Also read why Swedbank is rebuilding its anti-money laundering systems, and how a public-private partnership in the Netherlands is combating business email compromise fraud. Continue Reading

Tip 04 Apr 2022

What are the features and benefits of 5G technology?

In addition to high speeds and low latency, the emergence of 5G cellular technology could put some pressure on the market prices of incumbent WAN connectivity. Continue Reading
News 01 Apr 2022

How X2M Connect is spreading the IoT word

Australian IoT technology provider X2M Connect has been making headway in key Asian markets, where sustainability and air and water quality are gaining more attention Continue Reading
News 21 Mar 2022

NZ glassmaker taps IoT to track delivery trolleys

Architectural Glass Products has installed tracking devices on delivery trolleys to track its products and delivery trolleys in real time Continue Reading
News 18 Mar 2022

Real Madrid selects Cisco for team to claim Europe’s most connected stadium

Upgraded Santiago Bernabéu Stadium to showcase one of the world’s largest deployments of Wi-Fi 6 technology for more immersive fan experience applications, as well as more bandwidth and higher reliability Continue Reading
News 16 Mar 2022

UK government warned of ‘slow progress’ on infrastructure plans

Annual report from UK’s official independent infrastructure adviser warns that progress on gigabit roll-out may be at risk, and sets out infrastructure priorities for 2022 Continue Reading
Feature 16 Mar 2022

Macrocell vs. small cell vs. femtocell: A 5G introduction

Small cells will provide new, fast connectivity speeds for 5G networks and capable devices, but 5G won't stop there. Macrocells and femtocells are also key to connect 5G networks. Continue Reading
News 15 Mar 2022

Nokia, Antofagasta Minerals dig deep for private 5G wireless network

Deployment of private 5G technology in mining use case in Chile brings high-capacity and low-latency connectivity for sensors and vehicles supporting operations, including an autonomous fleet of trucks Continue Reading
Feature 15 Mar 2022

Wi-Fi 6 vs. 5G: Defining differences and the need for both

While the latest Wi-Fi and cellular technology generations -- Wi-Fi 6 and 5G, respectively -- have been pitted against one another, the technologies make better friends than foes. Continue Reading
News 22 Feb 2022

Singtel’s Paragon platform to ease edge computing deployments

Singtel’s new software platform is touted to make it easier for enterprises to deploy edge computing applications on its multi-access edge computing platform Continue Reading
News 21 Feb 2022

Telstra and TPG Telecom strike network sharing deal

Australia’s Telstra and TPG Telecom have joined forces to share their mobile networks and spectrum in a landmark deal that will expand coverage for both telcos Continue Reading
E-Zine 18 Feb 2022

CW APAC: Trend Watch - enterprise 5G

Businesses are increasingly embracing the positive effects of 5G. In this handbook, focused on enterprise 5G in the Asia-Pacific region, Computer Weekly looks at what the technology means for Australian enterprises, how Singapore is deploying 5G trials, why an Indian telco has turned to OpenStack and what AWS looks set to achieve through its launch of AWS Private 5G. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
E-Zine 14 Feb 2022

On a mission to track space junk

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we talk to the space experts tracking orbital debris using graph database technology. We meet the startups taking very different approaches in trying to develop commercial quantum computers. And we ask why it’s so difficult to build a data science team and how to overcome the challenges. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
News 11 Feb 2022

Research predicts enterprises will skip Wi-Fi 6E entirely

Supply chain issues plaguing Wi-Fi 6E will lead many enterprises to skip the wireless standard and go straight to Wi-Fi 7, according to the Dell'Oro Group. Continue Reading
News 10 Feb 2022

Samsung, Amdocs collaborate for private 5G at Howard University

Comms tech and software providers partner to deploy Citizens Broadband Radio Service private 5G network across Howard University’s campus in Washington DC Continue Reading
News 07 Feb 2022

Broadband Forum, Wi-Fi Alliance join forces to ensure smoother path to connected device management

Alliance between and global Wi-Fi adoption body designed to ensure that operators worldwide will benefit from the latest USP and TR-181 releases that enable an enhanced customer experience Continue Reading
News 04 Feb 2022

Cisco pitches into private 5G, reveals hybrid work technology slate

Comms and collaboration technology services giant introduces new technologies to help businesses rapidly scale networks and digitise operations Continue Reading
News 04 Feb 2022

Users set to skip Wi-Fi 6E as campus switch market grows more quickly than expected

Potential tough times ahead for Wi-Fi 6E, but digital transformation initiatives have been accelerated by the pandemic, spurring new network requirements and putting pressure on IT managers to upgrade their networks Continue Reading
News 03 Feb 2022

6GHz Wi-Fi spectrum critical to enable Australian technology innovation

Global spectrum organisation calls on Australia to set aside the full 1200MHz of available 6GHz spectrum for Wi-Fi applications under the country’s communications and media authority licensing framework Continue Reading
News 03 Feb 2022

Singtel adds Azure Edge Zones to MEC platform

Azure customers will be able to leverage existing Azure subscriptions in Singtel’s new MEC offering and use the Azure portal to deploy 5G applications at the edge Continue Reading
News 01 Feb 2022

IoT connectivity management market to be worth more than $31bn by 2026

OEMs, enterprises and municipalities set to lead the charge in spend on devices allowing connectivity to be intelligently packaged for sale to IoT customers Continue Reading
E-Zine 01 Feb 2022

How Ocado pushes technological boundaries

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we talk to Ocado’s CTO about how the e-commerce company pushes technological boundaries. Our latest buyer’s guide looks at the importance and technical challenges of data integration. There’s a growing dispute over the use of end-to-end encryption – we look at the differing perspectives. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
News 31 Jan 2022

Google inks $1bn deal with Bharti Airtel

The wide-ranging deal covers Google’s equity investment in Airtel, as well as efforts to spur cloud adoption and lower barriers to smartphone ownership Continue Reading
News 28 Jan 2022

Manchester United signs Extreme Networks to modernise in-stadium connectivity experience

Football club sets out to transform the fan experience and increase its capability to deliver low-latency and secure digital services via fast and reliable Wi-Fi connectivity Continue Reading
Feature 27 Jan 2022

Hybrid work requires enterprise Wi-Fi for the home

Many offices are still closed, and employees continue to work in home environments. Wi-Fi 6 supports this model of work more so than any previous standard of wireless. Continue Reading
News 27 Jan 2022

Barclaycard customers increase contactless spending following limit rise

Barclaycard customers have increased their contactless card spending by 40% with most of their card payments using the technology Continue Reading
News 26 Jan 2022

CORT deploys IoT to monitor indoor air quality

New Zealand community housing provider is rolling out sensors and analytics software to track the air quality of its premises Continue Reading
News 12 Jan 2022

Extreme transforms Sweden’s Borås Stad into smart city

Cloud-driven networking company partners with smart technologies provider to transform Swedish municipality into a smart city with secure and reliable public Wi-Fi and simplified network management Continue Reading
News 06 Jan 2022

Wi-Fi 6 Release 2 revealed

Demand for better connectivity sees Release 2 of next-gen Wi-Fi standards with enhanced support for more upstream activity boosting video conferencing and IoT applications Continue Reading
Tip 04 Jan 2022

How IT can provide home Wi-Fi help for remote workers

When assisting home-based workers with their Wi-Fi woes, be sure to assess their internet connectivity and even consider deploying access points to their homes. Continue Reading
News 21 Dec 2021

Top 10 ANZ IT stories of 2021

Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 ANZ IT stories of 2021 Continue Reading
Feature 16 Dec 2021

How enterprise 5G is playing out in Australia

5G adoption is taking place in the industrial arena and other sectors, but telcos will need to transform themselves and overcome cost challenges to drive wider adoption Continue Reading
Quiz 01 Dec 2021

9 wireless questions for Cisco's CCT, CCNA exams

Those looking to pass the Cisco CCT and CCNA certification exams will need to understand how wireless networking works. This practice quiz covers the basics of wireless networking. Continue Reading
Feature 01 Dec 2021

Guide on wireless networking concepts for CCT, CCNA exams

Cisco's CCT and CCNA exams include wireless networking questions. Use this excerpt from Glen Clarke's 'CCT/CCNA Routing and Switching All-in-One Exam Guide' as a tool to prepare. Continue Reading
Feature 01 Dec 2021

Learn the basics of wireless networking for exam prep

In this Q&A, author Glen Clarke introduces readers to wireless networking and outlines what CCT and CCNA test-takers should study when prepping for their exams. Continue Reading
News 29 Nov 2021

Singapore telcos get more 5G spectrum

Singtel, M1-StarHub and TPG will be getting 2.1GHz spectrum to support the growth of 5G services in the city-state Continue Reading
Opinion 26 Nov 2021

Computing at the edge: Let’s get on board

With the increasing complexity of networks today, whether it’s hybrid cloud infrastructure or time-sliced 5G, somehow we’ve got to manage it Continue Reading
Feature 22 Nov 2021

How advanced comms can gain an edge in the post-pandemic world

Advanced communications not only connects the real world to the digital world, but also enables a hybrid and more environmentally friendly world of work Continue Reading
News 17 Nov 2021

Qualcomm extends collaboration with BMW on automated driving systems

Tech giant drives into huge deal with automotive group to develop next generation of autonomous driving and driver-assistance systems Continue Reading
News 17 Nov 2021

WBA, TIP team to bring open AFC for Wi-Fi in 6GHz unlicensed band

Infrastructure solutions community driving global connectivity joins forces with Wi-Fi alliance to spur adoption of 6GHz Wi-Fi and enable better user experience Continue Reading
Answer 16 Nov 2021

Does Wi-Fi 6 have better range than previous wireless standards?

Yes, Wi-Fi 6 provides better wireless range. But it's not because of higher power output. The key is certain Wi-Fi 6 features can improve data rates at a given range. Continue Reading
Feature 15 Nov 2021

How to get the most from 5G mobile networking

Forrester analysts present a guide to help technology organisations optimise the use of 5G in the business Continue Reading
News 11 Nov 2021

HPE’s Aruba networking unit hit by cyber attack

Undisclosed threat actor compromised data buckets used to run the Aruba Central cloud environment using a stolen access key Continue Reading
News 11 Nov 2021

Post-Covid tech world to see 89% of UK tech operations hosted off-premise

Leading UK ISP releases research showing that emergence of the hybrid era means that dependence on on-premise infrastructure to support a full capacity office is no longer required Continue Reading
News 11 Nov 2021

Northumbria University enters next phase in developing a shoebox-size comms satellite

Researchers are collaborating on a new satellite system based on shrinking laser communications into a device no bigger than a shoebox Continue Reading
News 04 Nov 2021

NASCAR revs up with Wi-Fi 6 to accelerate fan experience

NASCAR is to use cloud-driven Wi-Fi 6 net to offer high-efficiency, high-capacity networking to power experiences such as mobile ticketing, mobile concessions and mobile sports betting Continue Reading
News 27 Oct 2021

UK Competition and Markets Authority opens investigation into Motorola’s Airwave

Three months after considering whether to launch a probe, UK competition watchdog opens market investigation of role played by tech firm in mobile radio network used by emergency services Continue Reading
News 27 Oct 2021

Eero reveals boom in ISP customer network business

Amazon company reveals increased business with service provider partners following new integrations of its technology with TalkTalk, MasMovl, Mediacom, and others Continue Reading
News 21 Oct 2021

Virgin Media takes full-fibre to west Berkshire, launches Wi-Fi 6 hubs

Full-fibre contract between network provider and local authority aims to connect west Berkshire schools and public buildings to next-generation digital infrastructure Continue Reading
News 18 Oct 2021

Singapore pulls ahead with public sector 5G trials

Singapore’s public sector organisations are testing the use of 5G connectivity to remotely operate an autonomous vehicle for road-sweeping, among other use cases Continue Reading
News 18 Oct 2021

Huawei plots course for 5Gigaverse society

Keynote presents roadmap to new landscape of all-scenario continuous next-generation network coverage driven by the rapid development of 5G, with more than 170 networks built and nearly 500 million users developed within two years Continue Reading
News 15 Oct 2021

Plume raises $300m to develop communications services with AI

Personalised comms services provider claims cash injection will enable it to continue its global expansion and cements its position as the cloud controller of the world’s largest software-defined network Continue Reading
News 12 Oct 2021

Dubai World Trade Centre overhauls network to pioneer digital event experiences

Dubai exhibition space completes large-scale network overhaul and makes 10x increase in network capacity to power next-gen digital applications Continue Reading
Feature 12 Oct 2021

6 Wi-Fi design best practices for enterprise networks

Designing Wi-Fi networks doesn't need to be overly complicated. Site surveys and walks around the environment are simple steps teams can take to assess coverage requirements. Continue Reading
News 11 Oct 2021

UnaBiz raises $25m in Series B funding

Regional IoT tech supplier will use the funds to strengthen its foothold in key markets and develop new products and services Continue Reading
News 07 Oct 2021

Eutelsat raises stake in OneWeb

Leading French operator takes involvement with growing Bharti/UK government-owned satellite firm into higher orbit, becoming second largest shareholder Continue Reading
News 06 Oct 2021

Wi-Fi 6/6E deployment set to be diffuse by 2022

Survey of service providers and technology suppliers reveals next-generation wireless communications standards will flourish over the course of the next year Continue Reading
News 01 Oct 2021

First suppliers achieve key Wi-Fi benchmark recognition to boost service quality

First Broadband Forum BBF.398 Grade Wi-Fi products set for service providers in bid to save costs while improving customer experience Continue Reading
News 28 Sep 2021

Dutch IT firm transforms HR policy built on lessons from pandemic

Software firm rips up human resources rule book and replaces it with a hybrid working policy Continue Reading
News 23 Sep 2021

Global industry accelerates IoT adoption in response to Covid

Research reveals enhanced development curve for industrial internet of things in 2021 across global supply chains in agriculture, electrical utilities, mining, oil and gas, transport and logistics Continue Reading
News 23 Sep 2021

Colruyt takes Extreme step to optimise business operations and customer experience

Global retailer migrates to a more resilient, robust, reliable cloud-managed network to handle increased capacity and create more operational visibility and intelligence Continue Reading
News 21 Sep 2021

Virgin Media teams with Plume to support smart home service to all UK households

UK cable operator teams up with smart home services provider to bring the nation smarter Wi-Fi with advanced device security, in-home motion detection and sophisticated controls Continue Reading
News 10 Sep 2021

National Broadband takes on UK fibre with 5G business broadband

New 5G-based broadband complements existing 4G infrastructure and aims to offer towns and cities compelling alternative to fibre broadband Continue Reading
News 10 Sep 2021

Microsoft, Nokia seal space, 5G agreement for South Australia

IT giant and leading communications technology provider team to work with South Australian development board and local companies to bring together interdisciplinary experts to develop, test, and deploy new space technologies Continue Reading
News 07 Sep 2021

Virgin Media O2 reaches 10 million homes in gigabit roll-out

Recently merged operator adds nearly two million customers from mid-size cities and large towns to footprint of gigabit broadband estate Continue Reading
News 06 Sep 2021

How NZ schools are tapping managed network services

Using managed network services has freed up time and resources for New Zealand school teachers and alleviated the pressure and challenges of maintaining technology infrastructure Continue Reading
News 03 Sep 2021

Hybrid work boom sees 170% increase in TalkTalk full-fibre footprint

Business growth and new ways of working have contributed to increasing investment in UK operator’s FTTP offering and wider business network over the past year as demand for reliable, gigabit broadband soars Continue Reading
News 02 Sep 2021

Post-Covid home Wi-Fi consumer needs, expectations fundamentally altered

Study finds remote workers encounter significantly more home Wi-Fi issues than before the pandemic, with most reporting daily issues with their home wireless networks Continue Reading
News 31 Aug 2021

Singtel counts on telco edge to crack enterprise 5G market

Singtel is counting on its investments in its multi-access edge compute platform to stand out in the enterprise market for 5G services Continue Reading
News 26 Aug 2021

Mobile trade-ins return more than half a billion dollars to US consumers in Q2

Second-quarter 2021 edition of mobile device tracker shows more than 150% year-on-year growth, with mobile device trade-in programmes back to pre-pandemic levels Continue Reading
News 26 Aug 2021

Zoom plots path to hybrid return to the workplace

Pandemic’s breakout conferencing tool provider plans to support the new normal of hybrid working with systems recognising both remote and in-office work Continue Reading
News 25 Aug 2021

Extreme Networks strikes gold at Olympiastadion Berlin as official Wi-Fi solutions provider

New network set to be the first and largest end-to-end public Wi-Fi 6 deployment in a sporting arena in Europe Continue Reading
News 12 Aug 2021

Spectrum utilisation alliance calls for licence-exempt access to entire 6GHz band

Research reveals urgent need for access to 6GHz band which, when open, could add over $1tn to the world’s economy by 2025 Continue Reading
News 06 Aug 2021

Vodafone claims UK first with voice-integrated Wi-Fi booster with Alexa built-in

UK operator expands capability of in-home broadband infrastructure with Wi-Fi booster with built-in voice control, hybrid 4G broadband backup and dedicated Wi-Fi support Continue Reading
News 04 Aug 2021

A million UK households reach to the skies for broadband

Satellite broadband is showing signs of beginning to take off in the UK, with further gains expected as Starlink arrives and BT teams with OneWeb Continue Reading
News 29 Jul 2021

Virgin Media O2 unveils UK fibre upgrade plan

Newly merged operator announces FTTP upgrade of fixed network starting this year with completion in 2028, taking advantage of what it says is efficient fibre deployment with ‘value accretive roll-out economics’ Continue Reading
News 23 Jul 2021

Plume surpasses a billion connected devices on software-defined network

Research from SaaS experience platform provider finds consumers have accelerated investment in smart home devices during the pandemic Continue Reading
News 21 Jul 2021

How IoT and machine learning are automating agriculture

A new generation of farmers is tapping the internet of things and machine learning to operate self-sustaining urban farms with minimal supervision Continue Reading
News 13 Jul 2021

Buoyant Nokia expects to raise 2021 guidance

Comms tech provider says positive news likely in forthcoming Q2 results and despite some headwinds in the second half, it has good foundation for the full year Continue Reading
News 12 Jul 2021

KUKA taps Nokia to facilitate industrial 5G SA private wireless network

German industrial robot manufacturer turns to comms technology provider for 5G private wireless for reliable connectivity in the development of intelligent automation Continue Reading
News 05 Jul 2021

UnaBiz makes foray into Japan

The Singapore-based IoT technology provider has opened an office in Tokyo to tap the groundswell of IoT deployments in utilities and other sectors Continue Reading
News 02 Jul 2021

Lightspeed taps Nokia to bring 10Gbps broadband to East of England

Strengthening its market position as it expands across the East of England, Lincolnshire-based broadband provider Lightspeed makes strategic investment in gigabit technology to support the roll-out of full-fibre multi-gigabit network Continue Reading
News 30 Jun 2021

Post-pandemic recovery drives NHS digitisation

NHS staff see a role for remote healthcare to enable the health service to keep up with increased demands, according to iGov survey Continue Reading
News 28 Jun 2021

OneWeb, BT sign agreement to explore rural satellite connectivity solutions

Low Earth orbit satellite constellation provider OneWeb announces agreement with BT to discover how satellite technology might support improved capacity, mobile resilience, backhaul and coverage in challenging geographic locations Continue Reading
News 25 Jun 2021

Reliance Jio teams up with Google on 5G and retail

India’s biggest telco will use Google Cloud to manage its 5G network and grow its commerce business Continue Reading
News 22 Jun 2021

GlobalFoundries to open new fab in Singapore

US chip foundry GlobalFoundries is building a $4bn semiconductor fabrication plant in Singapore to expand its manufacturing capacity as chip demand surges worldwide Continue Reading
News 22 Jun 2021

Nokia, DISH, AWS to launch first 5G SA core network on public cloud

US network operator runs 5G standalone core on global cloud platform to optimise network operations and launch new software and services rapidly and efficiently Continue Reading
News 21 Jun 2021

Exor International showcases Industry 4.0 smart factory

Intel and Telecom Italia have worked with Exor to look at how 5G and AI can help build Industry 4.0 applications for manufacturing Continue Reading
News 21 Jun 2021

Indian telcos start 5G trials, mass adoption remains elusive

Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel have started 5G trials in different cities, but mass adoption is still some way off due to high spectrum and infrastructure costs Continue Reading
News 17 Jun 2021

WBA promises new monetisation opportunities with OpenRoaming Release 2

Trade association members drive launch of new standard for wireless networking, now including Orion Wi-Fi from Google’s Area 120, the first full deployment compliant with the standard Continue Reading
News 17 Jun 2021

Vodafone, AWS Wavelength unveil Europe’s first multi-access edge computing services

Cloud provider’s Wavelength system to be carried on European operator’s 4G and 5G networks to deliver ultra-low-latency capabilities to UK business customers and software developers serving the UK market Continue Reading
News 14 Jun 2021

Vodafone announces key partners for Europe’s first commercial Open RAN network

Operator selects Dell Technologies, NEC, Samsung, Wind River, Capgemini Engineering and Keysight Technologies to build what it says will be one of the largest Open RAN networks in the world Continue Reading
News 10 Jun 2021

Boom in hybrid working, high-speed connectivity drive influx into UK market towns

Network data from TalkTalk shows many UK employees are moving house as hybrid working transforms working habits and becomes very much here to stay Continue Reading
News 08 Jun 2021

BT announces dedicated business unit to support small companies

Telco launches new single office, home office unit offering ‘unbreakable’ Wi-Fi to deliver ‘unrivalled’ connectivity, coverage and customer service for micro-businesses Continue Reading
News 04 Jun 2021

BT sets out to enhance UK digital infrastructure with next-generation street connectivity

UK telco unveils plans for Street Hub 2.0 units to help local communities stay connected, boost 4G/5G mobile coverage and bring environment monitoring to high streets Continue Reading
News 03 Jun 2021

Aviva to launch autonomous vehicle trial on public roads in UK

Research work at UK’s first commercial laboratory for 5G and satellite communications, the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, takes next step with real-life road run of shuttle bus in Oxford Continue Reading
News 02 Jun 2021

Equinor powers global collaboration with 5G-ready private LTE network

Producer of oil, gas and wind power supporting more than 170 million people globally signs eight-year frame agreement with comms tech supplier for private 4.9G and 5G-ready networking systems Continue Reading
News 02 Jun 2021

BT begins trial on ‘revolutionary’ optical fibre

Researchers conduct trials of hollow-core fibre at BT’s research facility labs in collaborative project with Southampton University spin-out company and open radio access network mobile supplier Mavenir Continue Reading
News 28 May 2021

RootMetrics benchmark reveals marked improvements in everyday 5G experience

New network performance yardstick from analyst firm highlights ‘everyday’ usage of next-generation networks in pure play and mixed modes, and finds that BT-owned mobile service maintains availability and speed leadership Continue Reading
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
News 27 May 2021

Aruba claims enterprise-grade Wi-Fi 6E industry first

HPE subsidiary introduces new access points to take advantage of 6GHz spectrum band to deliver greater performance, lower latency and faster data rates to support high-bandwidth enterprise applications and use cases Continue Reading