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08 May 2024
National Security Agency warns against paying ransoms
By Arielle WaldmanRob Joyce and David Luber discussed how the ransomware attack on Change Healthcare exemplified the cons of paying ransom demands.
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08 May 2024
Experts highlight progress, challenges for election security
By Alexander CulafiInfosec professionals at RSA Conference 2024 discussed digital and physical security challenges for election cycles across the globe in a post-COVID landscape.
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08 May 2024
Databricks adds vector search, new LLM support to AI suite
By Eric AvidonThe data lakehouse pioneer is targeting model accuracy with the GA of vector search capabilities that help customers find the data needed to train advanced analytics applications.
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28 Sep 2023
EE claims network experience leadership among UK mobile operators
By Joe O’HalloranLatest guide to understanding the true experience on offer from the UK’s mobile operators sees not one market best company, but BT-owned comms provider scoops lion’s share of awards
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28 Sep 2023
NTT, Qualcomm drive AI at the network edge
By Joe O’HalloranMobile platform giant and leading IT infrastructure and services company invest in and accelerate the development of the 5G device ecosystem, including edge-as-a-service offering and 5G-enabled chipsets with AI models built in
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27 Sep 2023
Satcom market set for decade of expansion
By Joe O’HalloranSpace-based connectivity sector set for much higher orbit as new satellite technology acts as catalyst for improved economics, including lower-capacity pricing and capability to provide higher provisioning rates per site
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26 Sep 2023
Ericsson, Telefónica ink memorandum of understanding for Open RAN cloud evolution
By Joe O’HalloranLeading operator and global communications tech provider embark on collaboration to deal with shift in future mobile networks towards cloud-based open networks
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26 Sep 2023
Northern Ireland to open largest 5G testbed set for smart manufacturing
By Joe O’HalloranUK authority on advanced digital technology announces launch of what it says will be the largest 5G testbed in Northern Ireland
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26 Sep 2023
CBRS network infrastructure set to be $1.5bn opportunity by 2026
By Joe O’HalloranStudy calculates that annual spending on LTE and 5G NR-based CBRS network infrastructure – which includes RAN, mobile core and transport network equipment – will boom over next three years
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25 Sep 2023
Casi gets into gear with Hyundai to bring car subscriptions to Europe
By Joe O’HalloranCase teams with Hyundai to see its car subscription tech platform be the provider of all technical aspects needed to scale Mocean vehicle services to new European markets
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25 Sep 2023
Apple fixes three vulnerabilities found by spyware researchers
By Alex ScroxtonApple has patched three more vulnerabilities uncovered by spyware and surveillance researchers at The Citizen Lab
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25 Sep 2023
Virgin Media O2 trials connected farm of the future
By Joe O’HalloranUK operator enables mobile communication from anywhere on a farm, and installs network of sensors to monitor items such as soil conditions, machinery, livestock and land boundaries
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22 Sep 2023
Peachtree Corners smart city gets traffic management solution into gear
By Joe O’HalloranPioneer US smart city teams with Intelligent Traffic Control for vehicle control system that can be applied to existing infrastructure to measure traffic and predict and mitigate congestion for safer, more sustainable and efficient travel experience
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22 Sep 2023
Intelsat checks in on Airbus to expand in-flight connectivity
By Joe O’HalloranIntegrated satellite and terrestrial networks provider’s multi-orbit service will be available for factory and retrofit-installed in-flight connectivity systems as manufacturer further expands customer base for its built-in satcom connectivity solution aircraft families
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22 Sep 2023
UK towns and cities gain funding to trial smart connectivity
By Joe O’HalloranSix areas across the UK awarded funding delivered through Smart Infrastructure Pilots Programme to test smart street lamps that can house electric vehicle charging hubs and boost wireless coverage
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22 Sep 2023
Betacom, UScellular claim first for private-public hybrid 5G networks
By Joe O’HalloranFourth-largest full-service wireless carrier in US strikes partnership with private wireless network provider to accelerate digital transformation for US enterprises, advancing Industry 4.0
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21 Sep 2023
GSMA: 5G enters next phase
By Joe O’HalloranState of the union report on 5G notes focus over the next few years will be on improving coverage in less densely populated areas while also ramping up investment to support 5G standalone, 5G-Advanced use cases
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20 Sep 2023
Starlink tops satellite performance ratings
By Joe O’HalloranAs the space-based connectivity sector gains increasing momentum, research finds that market leading satellite provider hits high levels of customer satisfaction for users in France, Germany, Italy, New Zealand and the UK in Q2 2023
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19 Sep 2023
Braverman puts pressure on Meta to pause end-to-end encryption plans
By Bill GoodwinThe home secretary is calling on Meta to halt its plans to introduce encrypted messaging services on Facebook and Instagram until the company puts measures in place to detect abuse
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19 Sep 2023
New revelations from the Snowden archive surface
By Stefania MauriziA decade after Snowden exposed NSA’s mass surveillance in cooperation with the British GCHQ, only about 1% of the documents have been published – but three major facts can finally be revealed thanks to a doctoral thesis in applied cryptography by Jacob Appelbaum
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19 Sep 2023
EE updates 3G network closure dates
By Joe O’HalloranUK’s leading mobile operator releases more specific details about plans to devote spectrum resources to 4G and 5G services, and announces 3G scheme with charity
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19 Sep 2023
Managed print investments growing
By Simon QuickeResearch from Quocirca underlines market opportunity for those with the right solutions and ability to meet increasing customer expectations
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19 Sep 2023
Viavi projects gain Open Networks Ecosystem funding
By Joe O’HalloranTelecoms testing expert and partners gain slice of UK Department of Science, Innovation and Technology’s £88m 5G development fund to advance applications development over Open RAN networks
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19 Sep 2023
MTN standardises on IoT connectivity platform
By Joe O’HalloranAfrican mobile network operator standardises on Integra platform for its next-generation global eSIM IoT offering to provide connectivity, bundles, verticals and value-added services
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18 Sep 2023
Satellite ecosystem launches drive to boost global connectivity
By Joe O’HalloranReport from global non-profit association of the satellite ecosystem finds doubling the population connected via satellite could generate global socio-economic benefits exceeding $250bn
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18 Sep 2023
Unregulated DeFi services abused in latest pig butchering twist
By Alex ScroxtonPig butchering scammers are taking advantage of the unregulated nature of DeFi crypto trading apps to siphon off even more money from their victims, according to the latest findings of an ongoing investigation
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18 Sep 2023
Satellite 5G networks to gain lucrative orbit over next seven years
By Joe O’HalloranStudy predicts huge spike in additional revenue for satellite services operators for 5G comms to 2030, and outlined prospects for 6G networks, including coverage and throughput capabilities
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18 Sep 2023
Texas A&M University deploys IP Wave optical solutions for private 5G network
By Joe O’HalloranLeading US applied research facility university deploys optical technology in private 5G network to support advanced experimentation, technology development, testing and evaluation across a range of disciplines
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15 Sep 2023
Cash injection of £88m announced for UK 5G mobile network R&D
By Joe O’HalloranLatest part of UK government plan to boost mobile services sees funding awarded to 19 projects through the Open Networks Ecosystem (ONE) competition designed to demonstrate the feasibility and reliability of open 5G connectivity
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15 Sep 2023
EdgeUno deploys Ciena to improve network connectivity in Brazil, Mexico
By Joe O’HalloranLeading Latin American communications and infrastructure company provider taps optical comms tech firm to add what it calls significant capacity to support cloud and on-demand services
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14 Sep 2023
Sharp responds to changing behaviour with virtual showroom
By Simon QuickeThe firm’s channel can show off a range of products and services through a virtual showroom, rather than making users travel to a physical destination
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14 Sep 2023
Google, Microsoft and Mozilla push browser updates to foil zero-day
By Alex ScroxtonA zero-day in Google’s Chrome browser was first reported by surveillance researchers at The Citizen Lab and Apple, but also affects other browsers
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14 Sep 2023
Bristol Uni to host one of Europe’s most power supercomputer clusters
By Cliff SaranA high-performance computer system being built at the University of Bristol will run thousands of GPUs to support research in artificial intelligence and scientific discovery
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14 Sep 2023
Liquid opens tap on Kenya and Ethiopia fibre link
By Joe O’HalloranCassava Technologies subsidiary announces two new cross-border fibre routes designed to allow for greater efficiency and reliable regional connectivity, both key to the economic development of key territories
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13 Sep 2023
SES, Starlink claim cruise industry’s first integrated MEO-LEO service
By Joe O’HalloranSatellite provider cashes in on strong momentum of the maritime connectivity business, particularly in the cruise segment, claiming first end-to-end connectivity service delivering bandwidth capacity of up to 3 Gbps per ship
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13 Sep 2023
Wi-Fi 7 to play fundamental role in transforming work
By Joe O’HalloranStudy from wireless technology trade association shows latest version of Wi-Fi standard will enable enterprise, Industry 4.0, medical, smart city and other applications that are impractical or impossible with wired and other wireless technologies
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12 Sep 2023
Channel share commercial print users’ top concerns
By Simon QuickeResearch from Epson shares the views of numerous partners that are trying to help users to overcome challenges
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12 Sep 2023
Samsung, Qualcomm claim 5G breakthrough
By Joe O’HalloranMobile platform giant and leading comms tech provider reveal they have successfully delivered a technological innovation for 5G network speed, performance and flexibility
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08 Sep 2023
Virgin Media O2 to begin switching off 3G network in 2025
By Joe O’HalloranAs its network evolves and looking to enhance customer experience and improve services, VMO2 announces plans to pull plug on legacy mobile network to focus on upgrading faster, more reliable and energy-efficient infrastructure
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08 Sep 2023
Apple patches Blastpass exploit abused by spyware makers
By Alex ScroxtonApple has patched two vulnerabilities that formed an exploit chain which has been allegedly abused by spyware company NSO
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07 Sep 2023
Mobile broadband approaches full regional reach in Asia-Pacific
By Joe O’HalloranReport from global mobile industry trade body finds mobile broadband networks are fundamental to national development in APAC as digital transformation accelerates
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07 Sep 2023
UK minister fails to reassure tech companies over encryption risk
By Bill GoodwinTechnology companies say reassurances by government ministers that they have no intention of weakening end-to-end encrypted communication services do not go far enough
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07 Sep 2023
Kent Digital tackles digital divide with refurbished laptops
By Cliff SaranThe council has begun working with Circular Computing to support people who do not have access to laptop devices
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07 Sep 2023
Air Canada taps Intelsat for expanded fleet connectivity
By Joe O’HalloranLong-term relationship between satellite connectivity provider and Canada’s leading airline expands to include 100 additional aircraft equipped for Wi-Fi with craft using new antenna
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07 Sep 2023
Hyundai to launch in-car payments in US
By Karl FlindersHyundai will launch an in-car payments service in the US when the company’s latest car model is launched next year
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06 Sep 2023
Qualcomm gets into higher gear with in-car connectivity
By Joe O’HalloranLeading mobile technology platform provider announces slew of deals with leading automotive manufacturers to deploy its Snapdragon-based services
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06 Sep 2023
French supreme court dismisses legal challenge to EncroChat cryptophone evidence
By Bill GoodwinDefence lawyers plan to appeal to the European Court of Human Rights after the French supreme court disallowed an appeal over the legality of EncroChat evidence
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06 Sep 2023
German court unclear whether intercepted EncroChat cryptophone messages are legally admissible
By Bill GoodwinGermany’s Federal Constitutional Court is waiting to hear five complaints that could decide whether data from the hacked EncroChat phone network can be lawfully used in German courts, but situation remains unclear for now
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06 Sep 2023
Orange and Huawei seek platform opportunity in Saudi Arabia
By Joe O’HalloranBusiness services arm of leading operator and global communications technology provider cut key deals for internet of things, smart cities and cloud infrastructure in increasingly important part of EMEA region
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05 Sep 2023
Zoom looks to transcend AI hype with Companion
By Joe O’HalloranCollaboration and comms technology firm makes further addition to comms platform to help improve collaboration and productivity through generative AI-powered assistant
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05 Sep 2023
Ryder Cup testbed to feature tech firsts in Rome
By Karl FlindersThis year’s Ryder Cup will test out technology to improve how fans digitally consume the event while reducing the workload on IT teams
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04 Sep 2023
Deutsche Telekom-led consortium demos multi-supplier non-real-time RAN optimisation
By Joe O’HalloranPartnership sees trail of non-real-time radio access network intelligent controller technology based on O-RAN specifications to bring intelligence and programmability to RAN by enabling third-party applications to manage and optimise radio resources
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01 Sep 2023
Dell shows AI is already generating an impact
By Simon QuickeVendor’s Q2 numbers show demand for AI servers, and executives talk up the future benefits on the PC front
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01 Sep 2023
TDC taps Ericsson to launch first 5G Standalone network in Denmark
By Joe O’HalloranDanish operator switches on 5G Standalone network to offer consumers, enterprises and industries opportunities across self-driving cars, remote work, healthcare and mission-critical operations
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31 Aug 2023
Vodafone begins volume deployment of OpenRAN across England and Wales
By Joe O’HalloranIn the largest deployment of the technology in the country, leading UK operator announces that it is replacing legacy technology with virtualised OpenRAN on 2,500 sites across Wales and South-West England
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31 Aug 2023
Industrial gateways gain as global satellite IoT subscriber base gains higher orbit
By Joe O’HalloranStudies reveal growing importance of satellite platforms in propelling growth in uptake of IoT technology for which essential devices in industry are steadily growing in number
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31 Aug 2023
Thousands of Klarna staff access ChatGPT Enterprise
By Karl FlindersFintech unicorn Klarna has become an early adopter of the enterprise version of ChatGPT as it continues to focus on artificial intelligence
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31 Aug 2023
SES furthers Asian satellite broadband services reach with Telemor
By Joe O’HalloranSatellite operator’s medium-Earth orbit system chosen to enable mobile operator in Timor-Leste to deliver improved broadband services across the island country in Asia
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30 Aug 2023
5G network slicing value hits $19bn but growth stalls
By Joe O’HalloranResearch finds that much anticipated and increasingly investigated aspect of next-gen mobiles has hit complexity headwinds, leading to slowdown in expansion market that is nearing $20bn in value
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30 Aug 2023
8x8 adds to AI self-service capabilities with voice interactions for customer assistant
By Joe O’HalloranOpen beta programme sees launch of service based on conversational artificial intelligence designed to allow contact centre customers to add voice self-service capabilities
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30 Aug 2023
TD Synnex focused on taking market share
By Simon QuickeDistributor’s UK boss updates on progress made so far this year and the prospects for an improved 2024
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30 Aug 2023
July sees huge jump in open banking payments
By Karl FlindersThe number of open banking payments in the UK have doubled over the past year, according to latest figures
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30 Aug 2023
Supersport Park stadium introduces OpenWiFi to drive connectivity experience
By Joe O’HalloranDeployment at the 22,000-seater Supersport Park cricket ground in South Africa marks the first use of TIP infrastructure and software capabilities to enable increased business opportunities as well as improved customer experience
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29 Aug 2023
Premium shines as mid- to low-end smartphone market trends down in H1
By Joe O’HalloranResearch group’s study of smartphone arena confirms general downward trend among major suppliers for the first half of 2023, with premium market holding up and slump in the mid- to low-end market expected to continue
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29 Aug 2023
Huawei, Ericsson ink long-term patent cross-licensing agreement
By Joe O’HalloranRival tech firms and contributors of standard essential patents for mobile communication recognise value of each other’s intellectual property in agreement designed to create stronger patent environment
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29 Aug 2023
BT, Nokia team to boost 5G SA capabilities to meet future demand
By Joe O’HalloranOffering a boost in performance for its future 5G standalone network, leading UK telco teams with comms tech provider to demonstrate enhanced 5G SA uplink performance through aggregation of two spectrum carriers
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24 Aug 2023
VMware appoints Federated Wireless to deliver private 4G, 5G mobile networks
By Joe O’HalloranSet to become initially available before the fourth quarter of 2023, managed connectivity service to accelerate edge digital transformation
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23 Aug 2023
Midco and Plume partner to ‘revolutionise’ Wi-Fi experience for small businesses
By Joe O’HalloranUS provider of fibre and fixed wireless technology services teams with SaaS experience platform to launch Wi-Fi 6 solution designed to ensure superior wireless coverage, tailored to the needs of small businesses
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23 Aug 2023
Tata Communications launches global, 5G Roaming Lab
By Joe O’HalloranGlobal digital ecosystem enabler announces launch of cloud-based 5G Roaming Laboratory to allow trial of 5G standalone network use cases before introducing services to enterprise customers
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23 Aug 2023
Kura rolls out Avaya Enterprise Cloud to transform customer experience
By Joe O’HalloranUK’s largest independent outsourcer replaces five legacy systems to deliver lower TCO, advanced contact centre features on-demand, scalability and external platform integration
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23 Aug 2023
Innovative UK SMEs spend half of turnover on tech
By Karl FlindersUK SMEs are increasing spending on technology, with dedicated IT teams set up to enable them to keep pace with tech change
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23 Aug 2023
Cameyo offers Windows apps delivery on Chrome devices
By Cliff SaranThe company claims access to Windows and Linux apps without the need to install desktop virtualisation infrastructure and VPNs
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23 Aug 2023
Enterprise elevated in Zoom Q2
By Joe O’HalloranCollaboration and communications technology provider releases second-quarter results showing steady increase in total revenue and significant rise in enterprise revenue
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22 Aug 2023
Nokia, RouteThis look to enhance Wi-Fi quality, performance
By Joe O’HalloranAs providing high-quality broadband user experiences in the home has long been a challenge for operators to grapple with, leading tech firms announce in-building wireless connectivity services
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21 Aug 2023
Vodafone, Ericsson successfully trial cloud gaming on 5G Standalone network slice
By Joe O’HalloranTrial at Coventry University said to showcase the transformative power of 5G Standalone network slicing
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18 Aug 2023
Average US trade-in value for smartphones increases for fifth consecutive quarter
By Joe O’HalloranQuarterly research of smartphone trade-in market reveals sustained rise in value of pre-owned devices in US over three-month period to 30 June 2023, with iPhones reaching their highest recorded value of $215
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17 Aug 2023
Researchers demo fake airplane mode exploit that tricks iPhone users
By Alex ScroxtonExploit chain that tricks a victim into believing their iOS device is offline in airplane mode when it is not could open the door to grave privacy concerns
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16 Aug 2023
ITAM influence on cyber risk becoming a factor in credit ratings
By Alex ScroxtonCredit agency S&P Global Ratings warns that organisations that pay inadequate attention to IT asset management as a factor in their cyber risk management processes may find their creditworthiness takes a dive
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15 Aug 2023
5G, eSIM now a must for IoT enterprises
By Joe O’HalloranDespite a recent step back by some tech players, research finds that enterprises are still embracing the internet of things and embedded subscriber identity module technology and are seeing positive outcomes
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15 Aug 2023
Manchester United begins Extreme approach to upgraded Wi-Fi
By Joe O’HalloranJust a year after becoming football club’s official Wi-Fi network solutions and Wi-Fi analytics provider, cloud networking services provider kicks off new season with upgraded wireless infrastructure for the Red Devils
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15 Aug 2023
TSB and Fintech Scotland lab open for applications
By Karl FlindersHigh street bank opens applications to its latest fintech programme in partnership with Fintech Scotland
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14 Aug 2023
Exertis launches B2B trade-in option
By Simon QuickeDistributor’s offering should make it easier for resellers to give customer devices a second life and avoid disposal for longer
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11 Aug 2023
Cisco to boost internet of things offer with Working Group Two
By Joe O’HalloranNetworking technology and services giant looks to enhance internet of things proposition with strategic acquisition of Norwegian pioneer of API consumable and programmable cloud native mobile services platform.
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11 Aug 2023
Voxnube, Altigen unite for cloud-based Microsoft Teams phone systems in Europe
By Joe O’HalloranPartnership to combine voice offerings with multi-channel intelligent routing expertise to allow European enterprises to use Microsoft service as primary communications and collaboration platform
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11 Aug 2023
Biden administration bans investment in Chinese high tech
By Cliff SaranExecutive Order prohibits investment firms from supporting Chinese firms specialising in AI, quantum and advanced semiconductors
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10 Aug 2023
BT, Ericsson claim 5G first with wideband FDD trial
By Joe O’HalloranUK’s top telco and leading global comms tech provider reveal results of trial demonstrated the benefits of configuring spectrum to pave way to standalone mobile networks supporting advanced applications
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10 Aug 2023
Babylon Health faces downfall
By Lis EvenstadGP at Hand provider once hailed by Matt Hancock looking to sell UK business after merger plans collapse
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10 Aug 2023
PSNI investigating second breach after laptop stolen
By Alex ScroxtonJust hours after accidentally disclosing the personal details of 10,000 personnel, the Police Service of Northern Ireland has notified a second data breach after a police issue laptop and documents were stolen from a parked car
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10 Aug 2023
Cisco: Hybrid work needs to get better
By Aaron TanCisco’s head of collaboration and security talks up the state of hybrid work and calls for organisations to create magnets rather than mandates for workers to collaborate in the workplace
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09 Aug 2023
Three UK expands business offering with device management proposition
By Joe O’HalloranCloud-based offering to enable UK operator to offer businesses ability to manage over-the-air configuration of devices, simplifying complex IT admin while securely increasing employee productivity
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09 Aug 2023
DISH Network pivots to 5G as it recombines with EchoStar
By Joe O’HalloranAlmost 15 years since they split, US communications and media companies enter definitive agreement to recombine to create global connectivity company and cash in on US 5G sector
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09 Aug 2023
Increased security, resilience key drivers for 5G private mobile networks adoption
By Joe O’HalloranStudy from global provider of automated test and assurance solutions for networks Spirent highlights critical importance of service-level management to enable enterprise business outcome
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08 Aug 2023
MPs warn about growing prevalence of tech-enabled domestic abuse
By Sebastian Klovig SkeltonThe UK government must take action to prevent perpetrators from being able to use connected or smart technologies to conduct their domestic abuse, a select committee has warned
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08 Aug 2023
Many UK organisations considering ChatGPT bans on employee devices
By Alex ScroxtonMore than 60% of organisations in the UK have either banned, or are considering banning, the use of generative AI tools on employee- or business-owned devices
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07 Aug 2023
Solid Q2 results as Three builds 100th Shared Rural Network site
By Joe O’HalloranIn midst of dealing with strategic merger with erstwhile rival, telco announces construction completion of 100 sites as part of network build-out designed to provide 4G connectivity to 37,000+ rural premises across the UK
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07 Aug 2023
Global smartphone shipments decline year on year for eighth consecutive quarter
By Joe O’HalloranOmdia study reveals headwinds now buffeting the once unstoppable smartphone industry and predicts times will be tough for the industry until the end of 2023
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07 Aug 2023
Rise in fraudsters spoofing the websites of leading UK banks
By Alex ScroxtonDespite safeguards to protect customers from scams, UK retail banks are still seeing high volumes of fake phishing websites exploiting their brands, and the problem seems to be increasing in scope and scale
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04 Aug 2023
Tablet market under pressure
By Simon QuickeThe tablet form factor finds itself in a difficult position as shipments continue to fall and rival technologies emerge
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03 Aug 2023
Scottish NHS trust ducks fine after staff shared patient data via WhatsApp
By Alex ScroxtonNHS Lanarkshire has been issued a formal reprimand by the ICO after staff members used WhatsApp to share patients’ personal data with one another
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03 Aug 2023
Vodafone teams with DCC to upgrade Britain’s smart meter system
By Joe O’HalloranUK operator provides 4G and IoT expertise to help company responsible for overseeing and managing the UK’s smart meter infrastructure deliver on strategy to develop, manage and optimise energy assets
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03 Aug 2023
UK government explores plan to open £160m satellite broadband fund
By Joe O’HalloranSecond UK government connectivity funding announcement in two days sees plan to expand space-based broadband and 5G coverage for remote areas
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02 Aug 2023
Virgin Media O2 claims UK 5G SA private network first
By Joe O’HalloranLow-cost plug-and-play private network launched to unlock connectivity for industries whenever and wherever they need it
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02 Aug 2023
Pig butchers caught using ChatGPT to con victims
By Alex ScroxtonRomance scammers looking to con people out of their savings appear to be turning to generative AI tools to save time and effort