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02 Jul 2026
Qlik launches data engineering tools to aid AI development
By Eric AvidonNew capabilities, such as data quality agents and a feature that makes data products more reusable, support engineers to help organizations more easily achieve their AI goals.
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30 Jun 2026
Genesys acquires Pinkfish to speed up contact center AI deployments
By Don FluckingerGenesys jump-starts its agentic toolkit.
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30 Jun 2026
Couchbase evolution continues with new data layer for AI
By Eric AvidonNew capabilities including Agent Memory and extension to edge devices help the vendor compete for market share as it grows beyond its database roots.
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03 Jul 2026
AI to revolutionise industrial internet in oil and gas markets
By Joe O’HalloranResearch shows how the global industrial internet market is experiencing rapid expansion, with upstream segment at the forefront of adoption
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02 Jul 2026
UKtech50 2026: The most influential people in UK technology
By Lis EvenstadComputer Weekly has announced the 16th annual UKtech50 – our definitive list of the movers and shakers in the UK tech sector
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01 Jul 2026
Open Cosmos takes Earth observation into near-real time
By Joe O’HalloranSpace company unveils next generation of Earth observation satellites designed to deliver near-real-time intelligence from space, and transform how large enterprises respond to climate disasters and security threats
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30 Jun 2026
Samsung, KDDI complete AI-based 5G SA network optimisation trial
By Joe O’HalloranCE giant and leading Japanese telco reveal AI-powered radio access network optimisation service designed to deliver up to 52% improvement in 5G downlink throughput
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30 Jun 2026
Vodafone looks to serve 5G+ ace at Wimbledon
By Joe O’HalloranUK operator claims world-first 5G+ Serve experience as official connectivity partner of tennis championships uses network slicing to make shots from robotic arm
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29 Jun 2026
BT Group, Verizon to form enterprise comms joint venture
By Joe O’HalloranUK, US comms giants unite to create a scaled international connectivity platform for customers focused on multinational connectivity underpinned by a platform designed for the age of cloud and AI
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29 Jun 2026
Cellular IoT reached new heights in 2025
By Joe O’HalloranResearch finds highly diverse IoT market divided into multiple ecosystems, with approximately 4.8 billion devices connected to wide area networks based on cellular or low-power tech
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29 Jun 2026
Contrivian broadens Horizon for first response connectivity
By Joe O’HalloranMission-critical enterprise and government comms provider claims to be redefining connectivity, bringing reliable field communications with intelligent 5G/LTE routing and SD-WAN
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29 Jun 2026
Online retail accessibility is failing disabled customers
By Clare McDonaldThose with disabilities are consistently faced with accessibility issues during the retail experience, forcing them to use workarounds or give up entirely
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29 Jun 2026
Online retail accessibility is failing disabled customers
By Clare McDonaldThose with disabilities are consistently faced with accessibility issues during the retail experience, forcing them to use workarounds or give up entirely
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26 Jun 2026
SES, Tototheo global expand multi-orbit maritime services
By Joe O’HalloranSpace solutions company expands partnership with connectivity and technology firm promising to deliver worldwide maritime customers with consistent, reliable connectivity that supports critical vessel operations
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26 Jun 2026
US sports venues score with Extreme, MatSing multi-beam Wi-Fi
By Joe O’HalloranStrategic partnership delivers stadium connectivity promising increased capacity, simplified operations and reduced infrastructure requirements
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25 Jun 2026
Intelligent eyewear market sees opportunities
By Joe O’HalloranStudy shows accelerating adoption of augmented reality and smart glasses, while virtual reality segment declines after weak consumer demand, ageing product cycles and limited new product introductions
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25 Jun 2026
MWC 2026 Shanghai: Huawei bets on token economy as telecoms seeks new AI revenues
By Andrea BenitoAI-native networks, intelligent computing and token-based business models are emerging as the next frontier of digital infrastructure
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24 Jun 2026
WEI intros Starlink-powered managed enterprise connectivity
By Joe O’HalloranManaged connectivity solution pairs leading satellite network with enterprise integration and field technicians to deliver resilient primary and backup internet across every site
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24 Jun 2026
Truecaller rings up Telna to power in-app travel eSIM service
By Joe O’HalloranCaller ID and spam call-blocking service selects multi-network infrastructure to power its recently launched travel eSIM service, allowing users to buy and activate a global eSIM directly in app
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24 Jun 2026
GSMA launches global satellite regulatory playbook
By Joe O’HalloranGuide designed to provide practical recommendations for regulators seeking to create harmonised, technology-neutral satellite frameworks that prioritise societal needs, consumer protection and sustainable investment
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23 Jun 2026
Physical AI to drive private 5G market
By Joe O’HalloranStudy finds non-public networks based on 3GPP-defined 5G specifications are increasingly replacing LTE across many verticals, with a market potential far exceeding that of previous technology generations
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23 Jun 2026
South Essex councils deploy IoT networks to power smart city services
By Joe O’HalloranCouncils create a shared regional network to help roll out smarter local services faster and at lower cost, with the project delivered £40,000 under budget while achieving 98% regional coverage
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23 Jun 2026
Blue Planet, Telefónica unveil AI-powered 5G slicing design proof of concept
By Joe O’HalloranGerman telco joins forces with optical tech provider on joint proof of concept demonstrating how AI agents can support the design and fulfilment of 5G network slicing services, reducing complex service design tasks
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22 Jun 2026
HMD Secure, Qualcomm and StreamWIDE forge NR Sidelink collaboration
By Joe O’HalloranPartnership unveils NR Sidelink-powered device-to-device communications boasting tech firsts for first responders and critical infrastructure teams operating beyond network coverage
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22 Jun 2026
AI influence being felt across print world
By Simon QuickePrint vendors jostle to demonstrate how they are using artificial intelligence to innovate their products and services
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22 Jun 2026
VodafoneThree extends CityFibre partnership to support broadband services
By Joe O’HalloranLeading independent broadband provider secures new mobile network transmission contract to reach 5G Standalone ambitions supporting retail services, enabling greater capacity, faster speeds and new retail products
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22 Jun 2026
Ericsson and unveils national 5G, 6G, AI test centre in Sweden
By Joe O’HalloranGlobal comms tech provider invests more than SEK 300m to create ‘unique’ test environment for next-generation mobile networks to shorten time for market-ready solutions
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22 Jun 2026
Wimbledon’s ‘hidden court 19’ uses IBM Bob to complete 10 years’ work in months
By Karl FlindersIBM unleashed its artificial intelligence-driven software development technology in preparation for the latest Wimbledon tennis tournament
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19 Jun 2026
Scotland officially launches own NHS app
By Lis EvenstadPeople in Scotland are able to download the first version of the MyCare.scot app on their smartphones, following the roll-out of the web-based version
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19 Jun 2026
Channel catch-up: News in brief
By Simon QuickeDevelopments this week at Zyxel, TD Synnex, Connectus Business Solutions, Check Point, QBS Software, Cloudflare and Westcon-Comstor
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19 Jun 2026
4G persists as 5G availability and usage gap widens across Europe
By Joe O’HalloranResearch reveals that the vast majority of Europe’s connectivity is still over 4G, and while the performance uplift of 5G Standalone is real, deployment in the region is localised to just 11 networks
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19 Jun 2026
Keysight’s chief technologist on the path to 6G
By Aaron TanBalaji Raghothaman, Keysight’s chief technologist for 6G, discusses what it takes for the telecoms industry to move to 6G, from supporting AI workloads to integrating with satellites connectivity and driving enterprise use cases
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18 Jun 2026
Rising memory costs reshape smartphone economics
By Joe O’HalloranSmartphone trade-in market data reveals new dynamics as higher device prices drive greater reliance on trade-ins and refurbished units
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18 Jun 2026
Snapdragon START kicks off next phase of personal AI with XR smart glasses
By Joe O’HalloranQualcomm launches AI-based programme to enable brands to design and scale personal AI devices, starting with smart glasses
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18 Jun 2026
F1 Japanese Grand Prix podiums with 5G SA and mmWave use cases
By Joe O’HalloranEricsson and SoftBank reveal Formula One success in balancing diverse communication services on a single 5G network through the convergence of network slicing and mmWave
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18 Jun 2026
Applied Materials unveils integrated visual system for next-gen smart glasses
By Joe O’HalloranCo-optimised smart glasses system designed to bring high-performance augmented reality displays to market faster, featuring improved visual performance, integration and scalable manufacturing
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17 Jun 2026
Uplink traffic gains momentum as 5G subscriptions top three billion
By Joe O’HalloranResearch from Ericsson counts 162 million new 5G subscriptions in the first quarter of 2026, bringing the total to 3.1 billion, with steadily growing service offerings based on 5G SA network slicing
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17 Jun 2026
Motorola Solutions looks to boost public safety with expanded Assist AI
By Joe O’HalloranTech firm rolls out mission-critical AI for public safety use cases to reduce administrative burden and accelerate incident response
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17 Jun 2026
KDDI inks Aeris IoT accelerator connectivity management agreement
By Joe O’HalloranContract will see internet of things accelerator platform deliver unified global IoT solutions for automotive manufacturers and utilities, allowing scale without complexity and providing agentic AI capability
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16 Jun 2026
XR market rewriting its own rules as smart glasses use surges
By Joe O’HalloranResearch finds that eyewear-form-factor devices are no longer the niche in extended reality, they are the market as devices encompassing AR, XR, MR and VR grew 86% annually in Q1 2026
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15 Jun 2026
More than 2,000 global organisations deploy private mobile networks
By Joe O’HalloranPrivate mobile network sector continues to show growth in enterprise LTE and 5G customer deployments, with research showing 2,003 organisations deploying networks with a contract value above €100,000 across 88 countries by end of Q1 26
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15 Jun 2026
Boldyn enhances transport communications for TfL, BART
By Joe O’HalloranGlobal neutral host provider updates major transport projects in the US and UK with free Wi‑Fi at four additional stations in US, while London Underground sees new 4G, 5G connections to tunnels, key stations and major hubs
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15 Jun 2026
FCC gives assist to World Cup nets as Virgin Media O2 warns of broadband surge
By Joe O’HalloranUS comms and broadcast regulator reveals role in supporting World Cup network infrastructure, while leading UK operator warns of broadband and mobile network surges
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15 Jun 2026
European Union unveils €8m 6G smart networks security project
By Joe O’Halloran‘Landmark’ project brings together 19 international partners across industry, academia and SMEs, designed to shape future European 6G network architecture
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14 Jun 2026
UK Finance ‘shocked but not surprised’ by rise in fraud as tech firms ‘profit’ from it
By Karl FlindersTwo-thirds of authorised push payment scams begin on tech platforms, according to UK Finance annual report
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11 Jun 2026
Telefónica and Halotech drive smart industrial safety with IoT and AI
By Joe O’HalloranFirms unite to offer advanced industrial safety solutions, combining IoT connectivity with AI-powered sensors, to anticipate risk situations
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11 Jun 2026
Established enterprise patching models dead in the water, says report
By Alex ScroxtonVulnerability discovery and exploitation was surging dramatically even before Anthropic decided to unleash its frontier Mythos model. As such, an Action1 report finds old approaches to patching are no longer fit for purpose
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11 Jun 2026
Finland, Sweden strengthen joint 6G programme
By Joe O’HalloranFinnish, Swedish researchers team to make 6G communication networks more capable, robust, secure and trusted through a programme offering a foundation for stable societies
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11 Jun 2026
Motive AI Coach connected vehicle tech drives into UK
By Joe O’HalloranConnected vehicle solution deploys AI to deliver high-impact, personalised video feedback at scale, dynamically tailoring each script to drivers’ needs
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11 Jun 2026
Wi-Fi 7 gains ground but advanced Wi-Fi standards lag in Europe
By Joe O’HalloranStudy reveals wireless internet market in flux with Wi-Fi 4 in rapid decline, Wi-Fi 6 the net recipient, and Wi-Fi 7 beginning to scale but only in the most advanced markets
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10 Jun 2026
London not calling as planning regs mar mobile development
By Joe O’HalloranThe UK capital is losing mobile coverage in some of its busiest areas as operators are being forced to close cell sites faster than replacements can be secured
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10 Jun 2026
The politicisation of Silicon Valley
By Cliff SaranFormer UK deputy prime minister Nick Clegg speaks about his tenure at Meta and how the tech giants have turned to Maga
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09 Jun 2026
Talabat Kitchens combines AI, data and partnerships to scale in MENA
By Andrea BenitoAwais Malik, general manager for Kitchens MENA at Talabat, explains how the company’s technology-driven cloud kitchen strategy is helping restaurant partners scale faster, reduce costs and unlock growth opportunities across the region
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08 Jun 2026
Why voice is becoming India’s next payment frontier
By Pratima HarigunaniIndia’s Unified Payments Interface has made mobile payments ubiquitous in the subcontinent. As the country gears up for voice-activated transactions, experts warn of new risks involving AI and audio deepfakes
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08 Jun 2026
Councils exit 10-year Capita deal to boost decision and project velocity
By Antony AdsheadTwo councils that were once part of a five-council group outsourced to Capita take back control of their IT to allow for decision-making and IT projects that aren’t bound by the slowest member
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05 Jun 2026
Widespread struggle to gain effective connectivity on UK trains
By Joe O’HalloranStudy from national regulator reveals mobile performance was poor on 58% to 83% of tests carried out on UK trains
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05 Jun 2026
Advania CEO says possible further acquisitions ahead
By Simon QuickeTwo acquisitions have been struck so far this year in Iceland and Denmark, but Advania’s CEO says more deals could be sealed
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04 Jun 2026
SMEs shifting from retail IT purchases to resellers
By Simon QuickeDemand for higher-spec hardware and infrastructure is driving more small customers into the arms of the traditional channel
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02 Jun 2026
Over half a trillion dollars generated by global fintechs last year
By Karl FlindersFintech sector has emerged from a “reset year” as a more mature industry, according to report
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02 Jun 2026
Vision 26: Motive gears up to drive improved fleet safety and productivity
By Joe O’HalloranAI is changing behaviours and reducing accidents within fleet operations, helping teams deliver personalised feedback across safety, fuel and compliance, while engaging drivers
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02 Jun 2026
Direct-to-cell growth hits headwinds while 6G set for rapid uptake
By Joe O’HalloranResearch predicts monthly active satcom users to reach over 130 million by 2031, but usage forecast to be lower than anticipated, while 6G services set to grow from 4.6 million in 2029 to 2.9 billion in 2035
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02 Jun 2026
Virgin Media O2 to switch on O2 Satellite for iPhone
By Joe O’HalloranLeading UK operator offers satellite comms links direct to leading Apple devices, initially supporting messaging and data across a range of apps
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02 Jun 2026
EE accelerates UK 5G+ roll-out and teams with Meta to boost mobile video
By Joe O’HalloranUK mobile provider activates advanced 5G connectivity at more than 25 major events and in more than 30 tourist destinations, and teams with social media giant to bring about smoother video
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29 May 2026
PC market shifting to higher ASP models
By Simon QuickeLatest market research from Context indicates customers are opting for higher-spec models with bigger price tags
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29 May 2026
How Canberra Institute of Technology is transforming classroom learning
By Stephen WithersFaced with a fragmented IT estate and poor room utilisation, CIT partnered with Cisco to standardise the institute’s physical and virtual classrooms, boosting inclusivity and slashing on-site support
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27 May 2026
Vision 26: Motive offers vision of new era of physical AI operations
By Joe O’HalloranNew products aim to shift operational burden from people to technology, automating ‘busy work’ so fleets can prioritise strategic safety, productivity and profitability
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27 May 2026
Viasat hosts first satellite-enabled phone comms in Uzbekistan
By Joe O’HalloranSatellite communications successfully demonstrates direct-to-device satellite connectivity in Uzbekistan for the first time, looking to position the country as a key market pioneering the progression of satellite services
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27 May 2026
UKtech50 2026: Vote for the most influential person in UK technology
By Lis EvenstadOur judges have selected the top 50 leaders from a long list of top-class nominees – now it’s your chance to tell us who you think is the most influential person in UK technology
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26 May 2026
UKtech50 2026: The longlist of the UK’s influential tech leaders
By Lis EvenstadEach year, Computer Weekly launches a search for the most influential people in UK IT, asking the tech community who it thinks should be in the top 50 – here is the longlist of everyone nominated for 2026
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26 May 2026
Ignite, OST drive to solve autonomous vehicle challenges with AI
By Joe O’HalloranCollaboration aims to tackle one of autonomous vehicle industry’s biggest challenges, namely proving how systems make independent decisions as the sector moves towards higher levels of autonomy
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21 May 2026
Stellantis drives Qualcomm partnership beyond cockpit and connectivity
By Joe O’HalloranCar giant to use digital chassis solutions to support advanced, unified compute power across the entire vehicles, including cockpit, connectivity and advanced driver assist systems
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21 May 2026
Nokia, KDDI test energy-efficient 6G base station technology
By Joe O’HalloranChallenger Japanese operator and comms tech provider demo intelligent 4D resource optimisation technology for base stations designed to realise sustainable 6G networks
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20 May 2026
Spanish police ‘systematically’ hid cryptophone intercepts from courts, claims ex chief
By Bill GoodwinFormer Spanish police chief, on trial for drug trafficking, claims UK and Colombian police assisted in creating fictitious intelligence reports to hide use of intercept from encrypted phone networks Sky ECC and Anom
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20 May 2026
Ericsson and Telstra team up for Australian 6G development
By Joe O’HalloranAustralian operator and global comms tech provider join forces on 6G development work spanning research, standards and real-world testing looking to pave way for the next era of advanced connectivity
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19 May 2026
Hardware being destroyed by users fearful of data leaks
By Simon QuickeIn an effort to ensure data leaks won’t came back and haunt them, significant numbers of customers are dumping machines that could have a second life
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19 May 2026
Interview: How Volvo built software for a two-and-a-half-tonne moving object
By Kim LoohuisVolvo Cars is the only legacy carmaker in the world rated at the highest level of software-defined vehicle capability by S&P Global Mobility. Its chief engineering and technology officer, Anders Bell, tells us how it got there
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19 May 2026
Ericsson, Net Feasa deliver maritime connectivity with 4G, 5G, agentic AI
By Joe O’HalloranPartnership looks to provide the maritime industry with reliable, secure connectivity, integrated with agentic AI-driven tech in use cases including reefer monitoring, dangerous goods handling and early heat detection
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19 May 2026
Ford accelerates European business with new models and in-vehicle smart tech
By Joe O’HalloranCar giant revs up European product and services roll-out tailored to customers’ unique demands, including expanding its line-up and connected services that turn vehicle data into measurable productivity gains
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15 May 2026
Ericsson elevates wireless WAN from failover to foundational
By Joe O’HalloranAdapter with wireless wide area network orchestration said to be able to deliver enhanced resiliency and simplified wireless operations at scale for modern distributed enterprises
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14 May 2026
Gov.uk chatbot makes government services faster to access
By Cliff SaranChatbot functionality in the Gov.uk app now provides citizens and businesses with a natural language interface across government online services in the UK
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14 May 2026
Cisco, USGA set to drive golf into the AI era
By Joe O’HalloranIT and networking giant continues as official technology partner of United States Golf Association to bring next-gen connectivity, in particular AI networking, for 2026 championships
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13 May 2026
Workday embeds Sana AI for HR inside Microsoft Copilot
By Don FluckingerEmployees can get answers to questions about vacations, expenses and other topics from the Copilot query line.
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13 May 2026
Software-defined vehicles enter era of AI-driven value creation
By Joe O’HalloranSurvey shows smart diagnostics and predictive maintenance emerging as top use cases for AI in software-defined vehicles industry, but expected monetisation yet to materialise
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13 May 2026
Implementation gap threatens progress in AI and 5G
By Joe O’HalloranDespite current patchy deployment of key 5G services, study finds that across regions, company sizes and markets, telecoms leaders are strikingly confident about their ability to capture the next wave of growth
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12 May 2026
Vodafone to offer 5G fixed wireless access in the UK
By Joe O’HalloranUK provider introduces 5G-based wireless broadband to deliver full-fibre-like speeds to a further 3.7 million homes across the country, especially areas and customers traditionally underserved by high-speed comms
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12 May 2026
Space42 appoints Skylo to power D2D satellite connectivity
By Joe O’HalloranAI-powered SpaceTech company enlists non-terrestrial network service provider to enable standards-based D2D connectivity over Thuraya-4 geostationary satellite
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11 May 2026
Context: Customers investing in higher-spec refurbished PCs
By Simon QuickeRefurbished PC market shows revenue growth as customers seek alternative equipment sources in face of memory shortages
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11 May 2026
BT scores Euro 2028 connectivity deal
By Joe O’HalloranUK’s leading telco appointed Official Telecommunications Partner of the UEFA European Football Championship 2028, with BT launching products and services designed for customers nationwide
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08 May 2026
GSMA: €205bn funding gap leaving Europe’s critical infrastructure at risk
By Joe O’HalloranThe global mobile association calls on targeted regulatory reform from European governments to close the 5G funding gap by focusing on consolidation and smarter spectrum policy
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08 May 2026
Swissto12, HPS/LSS intro satellite unfurling antenna reflector
By Joe O’HalloranSwiss manufacturer of advanced satellite solutions collaborates with German space subsystem provider for space tech system intended enable operations of small-GEO D2D satellite
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07 May 2026
Demand for AI and hardware bolsters CDW Q1 numbers
By Simon QuickeFirm’s first-quarter results make it evident that customers are looking to secure storage and hardware, as well as cranking up their investments in artificial intelligence
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07 May 2026
Extreme Connect 26: Wi-Fi 7 line aims to address needs of 6GHz era
By Joe O’HalloranWi-Fi 7 access points designed to provide reliable, high-speed connectivity and key deployment made at University of Florida arena
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05 May 2026
EU finance firms urged to get on with anti-money laundering compliance
By Karl FlindersTwo-thirds of finance firms in the European Union are at risk of missing next year’s deadline to comply with anti-money laundering regulations
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04 May 2026
UK’s NCSC warns of ‘wave of patches’
By Alex ScroxtonVulnerability discovery and mitigation continues to exercise the top minds at Britain’s NCSC as cyber experts continue to debate the impact of frontier AI models such as Mythos
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01 May 2026
First-quarter revenues fall but VMO2 sees brighter prospects for fiscal year
By Joe O’HalloranLeading UK comms operator VMO2 says financial performance for the first three months of 2026 lays foundations for full fiscal year, with targeted network investments across expanding coverage area
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30 Apr 2026
EE evolves 5G strategy after major usage surge
By Joe O’HalloranUK’s leading mobile provider announces set of 5G+ network upgrades as it continues coverage roll-out while embarking on plan to improve overall performance at scale
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30 Apr 2026
T‑Mobile, Starlink aim to reinvent business internet from ground up, sky down
By Joe O’HalloranUS 5G internet provider inks deal with leading satellite constellation to deliver broadband with ‘virtually unbreakable’ connectivity
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30 Apr 2026
UK businesses being held back by growing ‘complexity trap’
By Joe O’HalloranResearch from O2 Business finds that rising technology and operational demands are undermining confidence in long-term growth
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29 Apr 2026
Boldyn, EE, TfL deploy ESN infrastructure across London Underground
By Joe O’HalloranNeutral host provider selected to deliver 4G mobile network infrastructure to enable Emergency Services Network across London Underground, supporting delivery of a critical national comms programme
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29 Apr 2026
Leeds Bradford Airport takes mobile connectivity to higher altitude
By Joe O’HalloranNeutral host provider installs all-operator 4G mobile connectivity to English airport’s refurbished terminal and newly opened extension as an ongoing managed service, ensuring connectivity for passengers and staff
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29 Apr 2026
Vernon Building Society uses AI to amplify human touch
By Karl FlindersCentury-old mutual society is using artificial intelligence to bring mortgage processing onto a single platform
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28 Apr 2026
WhatsApp’s encryption protects servers but leaves users exposed to client-side attacks
By Ai Lei TaoThe use of encryption helps to secure WhatsApp’s infrastructure, but researchers at Black Hat Asia warn platform’s architecture is driving hackers to target user devices directly
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28 Apr 2026
UK data watchdog accused of dragging feet on eVisa investigation
By Sebastian Klovig SkeltonDespite longstanding data protection issues with the Home Office’s electronic visa system being flagged five months ago, the UK’s data regulator is yet to take any action
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27 Apr 2026
Port of Tyne advances connected mobility, autonomous logistics
By Joe O’HalloranAutonomous port logistics project delivering improvements in terms of real operational challenges, safety, efficiency and sustainability