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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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02 Aug 2023
Scotland’s most remote emergency services connected by 4G coverage
By Joe O’HalloranOperator reveals role in partnership to deliver hitherto unavailable 4G coverage across the Highlands and Islands to help close signal blackspots and connect emergency services across the most remote areas of Scotland
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02 Aug 2023
Ivanti MDM users told to patch against two dangerous flaws
By Alex ScroxtonUsers of Ivanti’s mobile device management platform have been warned to act now to patch two vulnerabilities that were chained by a threat actor in a series of cyber attacks on the Norwegian government
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01 Aug 2023
Vodafone, Nokia team to introduce business-focused converged charging
By Joe O’HalloranCloud-based system designed to support operator’s business arm’s move towards digital services
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01 Aug 2023
UK government announces 5G Innovation Regions fund
By Joe O’HalloranApplications now open for £40m financing designed to unlock 5G benefits across the UK with aim of sparking local ‘digital revolutions’ and pioneer digital connectivity for residents and businesses
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31 Jul 2023
Mobile satellite connectivity soars for Eutelsat across fiscal year
By Joe O’HalloranFinancial year sees leading satellite operator bring into service three new craft, and also sees it justify business pivot to supporting fast-growing space connectivity sector
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31 Jul 2023
Sateliot, Telefónica claim 5G first for roaming connection from space
By Joe O’HalloranLow-earth orbit 5G IoT satellite constellation provider teams with Spain-based global telco to extend cellular network roaming to space in test supervised by European Space Agency
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31 Jul 2023
Baicells, Alef, Sky Packets team to take LTE networks across unserved communities
By Joe O’HalloranCommunity connectivity programme takes advantage of funding options and Private CBRS networks to deliver affordable broadband and digital equity for the unconnected
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28 Jul 2023
Church of England gives blessing to Vodafone Open RAN to boost rural mobile
By Joe O’HalloranLeading UK operator joins hands with church to improve 4G mobile coverage in rural UK locations
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27 Jul 2023
Smallsat market defies challenges to fly higher
By Joe O’HalloranResearch finds that despite supply challenges and market leader moving to larger form factors, small-form satellite market keeps growing in all metrics due to increasing government investments and new commercial entrants
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27 Jul 2023
Xcel Energy deploys Nokia private LTE for US grid modernisation
By Joe O’HalloranComms tech provider’s private LTE network technologies to see use in supporting new levels of automation
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26 Jul 2023
ETSI launches OpenSlice group to deliver mobile network slicing as a service
By Joe O’HalloranAssociation for ICT development, ratification and testing of standards introduces software development group for dedicated portions of mobile networks
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26 Jul 2023
EE and Three make strides, but no clear leader in UK 5G stakes
By Joe O’HalloranLatest figures from mobile network testing experts find UK consumers are the clear winners to emerge from continued 5G competition, though two players stand out in terms of download speeds
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26 Jul 2023
eero reveals Communities spirit for indoor connectivity
By Joe O’HalloranAs multi-dwelling population rises, so do connectivity needs, and technology firm unveils purpose-built network management tool for managed properties designed to make it easier to deploy and manage mesh Wi-Fi
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25 Jul 2023
Digital transformation to drive tenfold rise in 5G mobile connections in Asia-Pacific
By Joe O’HalloranSurvey finds APAC’s uptake of 5G will continue gathering pace until the end of the decade, but barriers in certain countries mean the region still has one of the largest usage gaps in the world
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25 Jul 2023
Small satellite testing gets funding boost
By Cliff SaranA new facility has been established as part of the government’s £200m funding for Earth Observation
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25 Jul 2023
Soracom teams with Skylo to deliver cloud-native IoT non-terrestrial network connectivity
By Joe O’HalloranAdvanced IoT connectivity company inks deal with non-terrestrial network service provider to deliver cloud-native, space-based connectivity solutions
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24 Jul 2023
Airbus extends Astrocast partnership to enhance satellite IoT technology
By Joe O’HalloranSatellite internet of things tech provider extends business relationship with Defence and Space division of global aerospace leader
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24 Jul 2023
Business segment boon for Vodafone in first quarter
By Joe O’HalloranAs it works out how to merge business with erstwhile rival, UK operator posts first-quarter results showing green shoots of recovery, after fiscal 2023 leading to turnaround strategy based on customers, simplicity and growth
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24 Jul 2023
BT, OneWeb demonstrate high-speed satellite connectivity delivery to island community
By Joe O’HalloranUK’s leading telco and satellite communications provider join UK government to deliver high-speed, low-latency internet connectivity to island in country traditionally under served by high-speed broadband
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24 Jul 2023
Tribunal investigates complaint that journalists’ phones were unlawfully monitored
By Bill GoodwinThe Investigatory Powers Tribunal has agreed to investigate complaints by Northern Ireland investigative journalists Trevor Birney and Barry McCaffrey that they were unlawfully placed under surveillance
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21 Jul 2023
Commsignia wheels out vehicle-to-everything for bicycles
By Joe O’HalloranVehicle-to-everything technology provider turns attention from four wheels to two, looking to apply technology expertise to solve traffic information issues from cycling and micro-mobility sectors
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21 Jul 2023
Government boosts protection for encryption in Online Safety Bill but civil society groups concerned
By Bill GoodwinHouse of Lords adopts amendment to require Ofcom to commission a report before requiring technology companies to scan encrypted messages, but drops proposals for judicial oversight
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20 Jul 2023
BT Group taps Juniper to enable services at increased scale and quality
By Joe O’HalloranAI-driven networks provider selected by UK’s largest telecommunications group for technology to meet experience and sustainability requirements of network applications across broadband, mobile and fixed networks
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20 Jul 2023
Intec Microsystems gains fresh owners and sets sights on growth
By Simon QuickeDistributor picked up by private equity player and signals intent to grow, adding a channel veteran to help with strategy
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20 Jul 2023
Vodafone deploys Ericsson single antenna technology to accelerate 5G roll-out
By Joe O’HalloranUK operator makes ‘game-changer’ in deployment of tech to increase 5G capacity without growing visual antenna footprint and do more with less, especially with regard to power consumption
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20 Jul 2023
Utilities bank on satellite IoT to secure future of national power grids
By Joe O’HalloranGlobal research reveals three-quarters of electrical utilities leaders believe satellite connectivity and technology partnerships will help mitigate emerging industry threats over next five years
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19 Jul 2023
Nokia, Starlink, Speedcast collaborate to drive private networks in Brazil
By Joe O’HalloranComms tech firm and satellite broadband connectivity leader to expand coverage with LTE private wireless networks in Brazil
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18 Jul 2023
Sateliot joins project to bring rural broadband connectivity out of the Ether
By Joe O’HalloranProvider of satellite constellation offering standard 5G IoT connectivity from space becomes member of European consortium looking to create a telecom network, bringing connectivity to 25 million people in rural areas
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17 Jul 2023
Home Office failures on £2bn ESN project see “significant” costs to emergency services
By Joe O’HalloranPublic Accounts Committee slams government for appearance of complacency in its confidence over much delayed, over-budget emergency services network and calls for revised delivery plan
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14 Jul 2023
The worst might be over in the PC market
By Simon QuickeAn analysis of Q2 shipment numbers from Canalys indicates that declines are slowing, and the hoped-for recovery later this year is still on the cards
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14 Jul 2023
UK aviation regulators cleared on Virgin Orbit satellite failure
By Joe O’HalloranUK government committee clears regulation as contributing factor to UK satellite launch failure, but slams UK government for lack of action on vital component of space programme
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11 Jul 2023
Malicious URL volumes soar as cyber criminals pull on Threads
By Alex ScroxtonMalicious actors have been quick to exploit the buzz around Meta’s newly launched Threads platform, with thousands of new suspicious domains registered exploiting its branding
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11 Jul 2023
Apple pushes Rapid Response patch to fix WebKit zero-day
By Alex ScroxtonApple deployed an emergency patch under its Rapid Security Response update programme, but had to temporarily suspend delivery after it caused problems for users of the Safari browser
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07 Jul 2023
Satellite connectivity industry to gain even higher orbit
By Joe O’HalloranReports from leading analysis firms predict strong growth in satellite connectivity sector as integration of satellite capabilities in mass-market smartphones marks significant leap in expanding connectivity to remote areas
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06 Jul 2023
Vodafone tests quantum-safe business network solutions
By Joe O’HalloranTelco announces initiative looking at transition to a quantum safe world, exploring and trialling new algorithms with upgraded smartphones to provide protection against possible quantum-empowered attackers in the future
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06 Jul 2023
Ericsson to build European next-generation smart manufacturing and technology hub
By Joe O’HalloranSmart manufacturing and technology hub to serve as a collaborative space for co-developing cellular ecosystems and production techniques while reducing environmental impact
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06 Jul 2023
Biometrics watchdog calls for public space surveillance review
By Sebastian Klovig SkeltonThe biometrics and surveillance camera commissioner is calling for a review of public space surveillance to gain a clearer picture about the proliferation of Chinese surveillance technology across the public sector, but warns against applying double standards on companies just because they are from China
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06 Jul 2023
Meta’s Threads hits app stores, but no EU launch in sight
By Alex ScroxtonMeta’s Twitter competitor makes its debut and signs up millions of users in just 12 hours, but concerns over compliance with the EU’s Digital Markets Act have sunk a pan-European launch for now
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06 Jul 2023
UK government to probe private network uses, security, resilience
By Joe O’HalloranEven though 5G private networks have been widely used over the past three years, UK government opens call for information on their use, risks and external threats
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05 Jul 2023
Berlin ranked top smart city in Europe in 2023
By Joe O’HalloranStudy finds German capital is the smart city centre of Europe and that in addition to connected lifestyles, such places are driving strong emissions savings in across the continent CO2e Savings set to reach 247 MMT by 2028
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05 Jul 2023
Germany: European Court of Justice hears arguments on lawfulness of EncroChat cryptophone evidence
By Bill GoodwinThe European Court of Justice will decide whether the collection and sharing of data intercepted by law enforcement from EncroChat crypto phone network is compatible with European law
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04 Jul 2023
Telstra inks Starlink first as OneWeb gains Momentum for LATAM connectivity
By Joe O’HalloranFurther expansion in satellite connectivity as leading Australia-based telco inks deal with Elon Musk-led satellite firm while enterprise connectivity services provider looks to LEO satellite operator to connect remote areas
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03 Jul 2023
OneWeb expands commercial service across Europe, US
By Joe O’HalloranSatellite connectivity services provider announces coverage of for the majority of the US and expands reach with 37 new countries in Europe added to footprint
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03 Jul 2023
Next-generation mobile lands on Channel Islands with Jersey Telecom
By Joe O’HalloranNext-generation mobile comes to customers of largest telco on Channel Islands with 5G infrastructure using RAN, transport and cloud core to offer enhanced mobile connectivity
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03 Jul 2023
5G takes its intended place in UK mobile
By Joe O’HalloranStudy from specialist network analyst finds mobile games and video users’ experience over 5G is more consistent and drops less at busy hours of the day than when using 4G infrastructures
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30 Jun 2023
5G can improve society more than AI
By Joe O’HalloranVodafone reveals that over half of UK adults believe 5G has the potential to improve their day-to-day life, more so than artificial intelligence, and points to potentially massively lucrative 5G use cases
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29 Jun 2023
Oxa strengthens leadership team to drive next phase of autonomous vehicle growth
By Joe O’HalloranAutonomous vehicle software developer bolsters executive leadership team with new chief product engineering officer and chief people officer
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29 Jun 2023
Brits are using healthcare apps without proper checks
By Karl FlindersAs mobile health app acceptance increases, people are taking risks by using them without any advice from their medical professionals, finds survey
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28 Jun 2023
PC market declines seen in TD Synnex numbers
By Simon QuickeDistributor shares Q2 results which saw revenue declines as the firm reacted to challenging market conditions
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27 Jun 2023
Three years on, EncroChat cryptophone hack nets 6,500 arrests and seizures of €900m
By Bill GoodwinFrench and Dutch prosecutors say three years after they infiltrated the EncroChat cryptophone network in a novel hacking operation, Europe’s courts are opening the way for more collaboration and data sharing between law enforcement agencies
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27 Jun 2023
Intelsat and Lintasarta expand Indonesian connectivity
By Joe O’HalloranNearly 400 remote sites in the world’s largest archipelago have received first ever connectivity through deal between local telco and satellite operator
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27 Jun 2023
Army enlists BT Wi-Fi to support smart bases project
By Joe O’HalloranFive-year contract covering more than 150 sites across UK to deliver managed Wi-Fi services and enhance security, improving experience for soldiers on bases, even in remote locations
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26 Jun 2023
SES-18 C-band satellite goes operational
By Joe O’HalloranNew craft comes onstream in what is said to represent one of the final milestones as operator taps into expected rich vein of services based at key wireless spectrum band
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26 Jun 2023
Nokia claims 5G fixed wireless access distance record
By Joe O’HalloranFinnish comms tech provider reveals test showing world-record download speed for 5G fixed wireless access that paves the way for cost-effective, extended-range, high-quality internet connectivity
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26 Jun 2023
HSBC leaving Canary Wharf headquarters
By Karl FlindersHSBC is to leave its current Canary Wharf headquarters by 2027 as hybrid-working policies reduce demand for office space
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26 Jun 2023
Ericsson and Proptivity claim first with neutral host-led shared indoor 5G radio access
By Joe O’HalloranLeading comms tech provider and partner unveil shareable indoor 5G solution said to ‘vastly’ improve user experience and lower power consumption by up to 70% and equipment footprint by up to 80% compared with legacy technologies
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23 Jun 2023
Vodafone unveils UK’s first consumer 5G standalone mobile network 5G Ultra
By Joe O’HalloranUK operator claims to be first of its kind in the country to offer a 5G Standalone network and that customers will be able to experience the most technologically advanced 5G network in the UK.
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23 Jun 2023
Mid-band cloud on horizon but global 5G subs smash billion barrier
By Joe O’HalloranResearch from comms tech provider shows global operators continue to invest in 5G, with mobile 5G subscriptions set to reach 1.5 billion globally by the end of 2023 and 4.6 billion by 2028
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22 Jun 2023
Health and care staff have three months to move to latest NHS patient record service
By Karl FlindersNHS England has told health and care workers they have until the end of September to switch to the latest patient record system
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21 Jun 2023
Software spending grows fastest as finance firms spend $652bn on tech in 2023
By Karl FlindersBanks and investment firms are increasing their spending on IT despite gloomy economic outlook, but priorities have changed
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21 Jun 2023
Interview: Paul Cooper, director of technology operations, River Island
By Clare McDonaldRetailer River Island has had a recent in-store technology overhaul, making it easier for shop staff to cater to customers
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19 Jun 2023
Huawei slams EU high-risk supplier claims as against principles of free trade
By Joe O’HalloranComms tech giant comes out swinging against being singled out by EC commissioner as having high-risk supplier status in 5G mobile infrastructures
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19 Jun 2023
Mobile computing market continues downward trend
By Simon QuickeLife might get better later this year, but for now, even the optimistic predictions from Context make difficult reading for those selling hardware
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19 Jun 2023
Jordan’s Ahli Bank launches app on cloud-native platform
By Karl FlindersMiddle East bank launches app on latest cloud-native banking platform from Google-inspired company
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19 Jun 2023
Software République unveils H1st vision connected vehicle
By Joe O’HalloranConsortium introduces ‘revolution’ in mobility, with connected vehicle bringing together 20 concrete operational innovations, offering a ‘true experience’ beyond automotive mobility
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15 Jun 2023
Qualcomm unveils video collaboration platform suite
By Joe O’HalloranMobile technology giant unveils suite of artificial intelligence-based platforms focused on collaboration devices to accelerate design and deployment of variety video-conferencing product
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15 Jun 2023
Consumers look ahead with caution as connected device usage increases
By Joe O’HalloranSurvey shows connected device usage on the rise in the US, with 5G a catalyst for driving smartphone upgrades during the past year. Yet inflation and the global cost-of-living crisis are making consumers take a cautious approach to spending
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15 Jun 2023
Vodafone, Three merge UK businesses
By Joe O’HalloranLeading telcos come together to create UK’s third large-scale UK operator designed to level competitive playing field and increase competition to UK’s two leading converged operators
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14 Jun 2023
Banks still investing heavily in legacy payments systems
By Karl FlindersBanks are missing out on additional revenues through payment services because they are stuck with inflexible legacy payments systems.
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13 Jun 2023
UK government unveils plan to boost connectivity
By Joe O’HalloranUK authorities announce scheme to improve connectivity across the country, with satellite-based service kicking off in Scottish islands, a new smart street furniture programme and an agreement with Australia to increase telecoms diversity
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13 Jun 2023
Managed print grows, but the channel can help to it expand further
By Simon QuickeQuocirca research indicates there are hurdles holding back users from committing to cloud printing, but Brother reports that the cloud-printing side of the business is expanding healthily
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13 Jun 2023
Delivery charges and slow payments have customers abandoning baskets
By Clare McDonaldCustomer expectation has been on the rise, both on and offline, and no-code automation firm Primer finds there are several reasons why consumers are choosing not to checkout
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13 Jun 2023
Enterprise and industrial metaverses exceeding expectations
By Joe O’HalloranAcross use cases, particularly industrial and enterprise, early metaverse adopters report benefits more often than companies still in the planning phase, with capex reduction and sustainability showing largest difference
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13 Jun 2023
RISC-V rises to software ecosystem challenge
By Cliff SaranThe open source hardware and software system on a chip specification has recognised the need to coordinate low-level software development
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12 Jun 2023
Elisa taps Ericsson for 5G standalone first
By Joe O’HalloranNordic operator and leading comms tech provider claim successful launch of in-service software upgrade capability dual-mode 5G Core solution that powers live production 5G standalone network
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12 Jun 2023
EMEA channel leading the way on sustainability
By Simon QuickeCanalys survey indicates that the issue is a priority for the global channel, but some have moved faster than others
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12 Jun 2023
KDDI looks for power reduction through TIP Backbone Routers
By Joe O’HalloranKDDI to deploy Telecom Infra Project distributed disaggregated backbone routers to carry live internet traffic to help reduce power consumption
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08 Jun 2023
Netherlands enables contactless payments on entire public transport network
By Karl FlindersAll modes of public transport now accept payments using contactless technology after the completion of major project in the Netherlands
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08 Jun 2023
Channel has reasons to be optimistic, says Dell
By Simon QuickeDell’s UK channel boss has outlined the reasons why partners are cautiously optimistic about the rest of the year
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07 Jun 2023
Apple's M2 Ultra targets Mac Pro users with a need for speed
By Ed ScannellApple debuted it fastest chip to date, the M2 Ultra, featuring new technologies to improve speed and performance. The company also showed off a new AR/VR headset.
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07 Jun 2023
Welsh ambulance service upgrades life-saving communications
By Karl FlindersWelsh ambulances going through major communications upgrade as part of wider NHS programme
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07 Jun 2023
Open banking regulator sets out next steps
By Karl FlindersPlans for ongoing evolution of the UK open banking sector have been set out by regulator in bid to grow the open banking sector in a ‘safe, scalable and economically sustainable way’
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06 Jun 2023
Apple's $3,500 headset offers VR at a premium
By Cliff SaranApple devices have always commanded a premium, but will consumers and business splash out $3,499 on its new Vision Pro headset?
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06 Jun 2023
Mercedes Pay turns vehicles into payment devices
By Karl FlindersGerman car manufacturer add contactless payment feature to enable drivers to find and book parking spaces and pay automatically when they arrive
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02 Jun 2023
MSP Day: Benefits from shifting towards security
By Simon QuickeManaged service providers have looked to grow revenues over the past year and have identified security as a key area and expanded their ability to operate in that area
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01 Jun 2023
NBN unveils uncapped data plan for remote Australia
By Joe O’HalloranFollowing a successful trial to examine delivery of an improved satellite service, including the capability to achieve faster burst speeds of up to 100Mbps, an uncapped usage plan has been launched to address data needs of rural Australia
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01 Jun 2023
Qualcomm beefs up Snapdragon Space XR Developer Platform for immersive future
By Joe O’HalloranMobile platform technology giant launches immersive technology designed to create a cross-device, extended and augmented reality ecosystem that will enable head-worn experiences from existing smartphone applications
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01 Jun 2023
Europe’s cellular networks viable alternatives to broadband, LEO satellites
By Joe O’HalloranResearch finds that 5G download speeds of nearly 1Gbps were found in four out of the top five cities tested, and were equal to that of satellite and fixed networks
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31 May 2023
Alcion applies AI, security focus to Microsoft 365 backup
By Paul CrocettiAlcion launches to combine backup and security for Microsoft 365 protection. The backup-as-a-service vendor's CEO sees a gap in data protection.
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31 May 2023
BT claims UK first with 5G-enabled, immersive, interactive simulation experience
By Joe O’HalloranLeading UK telco launches connected spaces that offer fully immersive experiences by combining interactive 360-degree video content with extended reality technology
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31 May 2023
Shanghai ranked world’s top smart city for 2023
By Joe O’HalloranResearch shows savings from smart city deployments reaching $249bn globally, with Asia and North America dominating list of top switched-on urban environments
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30 May 2023
Jamf extending channel reach
By Simon QuickeApple device management specialist is looking to work with managed service providers and security players to get in front of more customers
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30 May 2023
How Pendula is driving customer communications
By Aaron TanThe Australian startup’s conversational messaging platform lets businesses draw on internal and external data to cross-sell and upsell their offerings while improving customer retention
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30 May 2023
Oxbotica scales mission under new brand
By Joe O’HalloranLeading autonomous vehicles logistics firm changes name to reflect global vision and go-to-market strategy in North America for its suite of self-driving software and services.
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26 May 2023
Hellawell joining Gamma board
By Simon QuickeFormer Softcat boss has been named as the next chair at comms player Gamma as the business looks for further growth
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25 May 2023
Qualcomm drives Opel connectivity, aligns with Microsoft for on-device AI
By Claire CormackMobile platform provider announces partnership to make generative AI more affordable, reliable and private by moving queries and inferencing to edge devices and provider’s infotainment platform for small car bestseller
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25 May 2023
Fintech pioneer Anne Boden steps aside from challenger bank CEO role
By Karl FlindersFintech pioneer to step aside for a new CEO after 10 years building a UK banking unicorn
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25 May 2023
Soracom claims North America’s largest IoT coverage area
By Joe O’HalloranAdvanced connectivity provider’s US-MAX plan aims to offer multicarrier IoT services across leading mobile network providers including AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon
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25 May 2023
Digital channels thriving for M&S but profits down
By Clare McDonaldMany of M&S’s digital offerings have gained more users over the past year, but after a long programme of transformation, profits are still smaller this year than last
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25 May 2023
Sateliot, S4IoT look to increase global food security with beehive monitoring technology
By Joe O’HalloranLow-Earth orbit nanosatellite constellation to deliver 5G satellite connectivity to allow beekeepers to monitor the temperature, weight and humidity of beehives and track pollination