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11 Oct 2024
Zero-day flaw behind Rackspace breach still a mystery
By Arielle WaldmanMore than two weeks after threat actors exploited a zero-day vulnerability in a third-party utility to breach Rackspace, the details about the flaw and the utility remain unknown.
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11 Oct 2024
European Commission commits €865m funding for 5G, fibre networks
By Joe O’HalloranLatest part of the Connecting Europe Facility sees huge investment to bring about fast, secure digital wireless and wired connectivity across EU member states
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11 Oct 2024
Post Office believes it took £36m from subpostmasters with unexplained losses
By Karl FlindersThe Post Office wrongly blamed subpostmasters for unexplained account shortfalls and made them cover losses out of their own pockets - then banked the money itself
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22 Nov 2023
Slow or fast UK 5G Standalone deployment could make £7.4bn difference
By Joe O’HalloranResearch shows transformative potential of 5G Standalone technology for the UK economy beyond NHS cost savings and shorter travel times
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21 Nov 2023
The ‘application generation’ demands more from developers
By Cliff SaranThe latest Cisco AppDynamics poll of consumers has identified a new breed of app user that has emerged post-pandemic
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21 Nov 2023
Operators unprepared for high gains from low-power IoT roaming
By Joe O’HalloranStudy finds sophisticated detection crucial to growing revenue in low-power internet of things arena, and recommends operators partner with suppliers that can provide AI-based roaming detection services
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20 Nov 2023
MediaTek unveils RedCap services
By Joe O’HalloranLooking to advance a transition to the 5G-NR wireless standard for enterprise and industrial IoT applications, leading fabless semiconductor company introduces modem technology and chipset family
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20 Nov 2023
Philadelphia Flyers and Winnipeg Jets net top-shelf Wi-Fi 6 and 6E
By Joe O’HalloranExtreme Networks scores more wins in sport as it looks to help leading ice hockey clubs improve fan experience and operational efficiency by making the network the backbone of strategic initiatives
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20 Nov 2023
Norfolk International Terminal expands private 5G for Port of Virginia
By Joe O’HalloranOne of the largest commercial shipping hubs in the US plans to use its private 5G network to enable drones used for safety and surveillance, autonomous trucks and mobile cranes, and cost reduction from reduced downtime
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20 Nov 2023
Defence lawyers seek appeal of tribunal ruling on police EncroChat cryptophone hack
By Bill GoodwinDefence lawyers are seeking leave to appeal against a tribunal ruling that found the National Crime Agency had lawfully obtained warrants to access messages from 9,000 cryptophones used in the UK
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17 Nov 2023
Qualcomm claims ‘remarkable’ gains with Snapdragon 7-Series platform
By Joe O’HalloranGen 3 mobile platform said to amplify mobile user experiences bringing next-generation technology and features to more consumers, with on-device AI, fan-favourite mobile gaming
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17 Nov 2023
UK government reveals 5G Innovation Regions
By Joe O’HalloranLatest part of UK government plan to boost next-generation mobile services sees 10 regions spanning the UK set to benefit from fund aimed at expediting innovation driven by 5G technology
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17 Nov 2023
5G-Advanced not yet ready for enterprise opportunities
By Joe O’HalloranReport highlights why 5G-Advanced has not yet realised potential in unlocking use cases which unlock new business opportunities, more efficient networks, and the integration of AI and machine learning
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17 Nov 2023
Orange France broadband gains higher orbit with satellite offer
By Joe O’HalloranLeading operator unveils ‘superfast’ broadband offer available throughout France and for everyone through partnership with satellite company Eutelsat and essential equipment firm Nordnet
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15 Nov 2023
UK companies secure contract to trial sky-based 5G infrastructure
By Joe O’HalloranAircraft manufacturer, communications firm and cooling systems company join forces to broaden and transform access to high-speed 5G communications through fleet of zero-emission turbo prop aircraft
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15 Nov 2023
What IT admins and office workers get in MS 365 Copilot
By Don FluckingerMicrosoft 365's Copilot assistive AI features come with a big price tag, but experts are bullish that they could return the investment to users -- and more.
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15 Nov 2023
PeopleSpot dishes out people-related advice
By Stephen WithersThe PeopleSpot app provides resources to help workers deal with people-related challenges and enables organisations to surface HR issues through its analytics capabilities
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15 Nov 2023
Revs, profits fall but Vodafone claims H1 highlights improved trends
By Joe O’HalloranAfter poor fiscal 2023, pan-European and African telecoms company sees bounce back in first half of FY 2024, with focus on customers and simplifying business said to be beginning to bear fruit
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15 Nov 2023
Satellite firm neXat looks to enhance critical communications with SD-WAN
By Joe O’HalloranBusiness connectivity provider looks to improve communications in key vertical through software-defined wide area network integrating configuration, monitoring and control into a single user platform
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14 Nov 2023
Million Brits could lose access to bank branch if closure rate continues
By Karl FlindersEven people in urban constituencies could lose access to a local bank branch, according to research
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14 Nov 2023
McLaren Applied, Blu Wireless find new gear for ultra high-speed telemetry
By Joe O’HalloranEngineering tech provider and mmWave comms firm target new breakthroughs in motorsport connectivity and transformation of fan experience
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14 Nov 2023
Successful launch for fifth, sixth SES 03b mPOWER satellites
By Joe O’HalloranWith six satellites, satellite operator’s second-generation medium-Earth orbit system is set to provide high-performance connectivity services around the globe from early Q2 2024
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14 Nov 2023
Boldyn Networks to acquire Cellnex private 5G networks business
By Joe O’HalloranShared network infrastructure provider acquires private networks business of independent wireless telecommunications and broadcasting infrastructures operator, including subsidiary to accelerate expansion into Europe
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13 Nov 2023
Vodafone inks strategic partnership with Accenture
By Joe O’HalloranGlobal professional services company to form pan-European and African telco as it announces acceleration of transformation to commercialise operations and accelerate growth
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13 Nov 2023
Qualcomm and Iridium direct-to-device satellite partnership falls out of orbit
By Joe O’HalloranMuch heralded non-terrestrial-network communications technology collaboration between chip firm and satellite tech company collapses after lack of take-up by smartphone device manufacturers
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10 Nov 2023
Amdocs joins AWS Private Wireless programme as system integrator
By Joe O’HalloranCollaboration between hyperscaler and communications industry designed to bring together mobile private network offerings, infrastructure and services to accelerate enterprise network innovation
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10 Nov 2023
5G, AI and IoT drive leading UK smart cities
By Joe O’HalloranSurvey reveals UK cities are embracing smart technologies but data security concerns hinder urban developments
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10 Nov 2023
Qualcomm reveals operator support for 5G RedCap
By Joe O’HalloranOEMs and operators select Snapdragon X35 5G Modem-RF System for 5G RedCap to enable smaller and more cost-efficient 5G devices, with launches beginning in 2024
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09 Nov 2023
Stark digital comms divide between UK rural and urban areas
By Joe O’HalloranUK operator’s Connecting the Countryside study finds as many as seven in 10 rural deprived areas have poor mobile coverage and nearly half are total 5G notspots
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08 Nov 2023
Oxa and eVersum join self-driving shuttle roll-out at Belfast Harbour
By Joe O’HalloranSelf-driving vehicle software developer teams with electric commercial vehicle specialist to deliver self-driving shuttles in Northern Ireland’s leading port as part of Harlander Project, the area’s sustainable transport plan
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08 Nov 2023
5G phones drive almost $1bn returned to customers in Q3
By Joe O’HalloranGlobal business services company’s quarterly assessment of mobile trade-in arena shows that iPhone 11 still dominates as the top traded device but that for the first time more than half of the top five traded models were 5G capable devices.
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06 Nov 2023
Businesses show increased confidence in 5G performance
By Joe O’HalloranResearch identifies major challenges standing in the way of businesses making good on 5G expectations
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03 Nov 2023
Rigby Capital working with Lombard to prevent tech heading for landfill
By Simon QuickeChannel player will help dispose of assets and provide options for the finance specialist’s customers to acquire upgraded equipment
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03 Nov 2023
Giken Mobility saddles up with Telenor IoT to enhance electric motorcycle connectivity
By Joe O’HalloranFast-growing player in Southeast Asia’s electric mobility sector deploys managed IoT connectivity solutions as part of mission to offer more features on the Iso UNO-X electric motorcycle
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03 Nov 2023
Oz comms milestone claimed as nbn upgrades fixed wireless network
By Joe O’HalloranAs businesses across regional Australia use more devices and demand more data and speed than ever before, nationwide digital backbone upgrades network to make it easier for people to work remotely and access digital services
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02 Nov 2023
US private 5G needs major improvements to support business
By Joe O’HalloranAnalyst finds shared airwaves experiment will require considerable improvement to fulfil the promise of enterprise 5G
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02 Nov 2023
How the UK crime agency repurposed Amazon cloud platform to analyse EncroChat cryptophone data
By Bill GoodwinUK crime agency repurposed AWS-based analytics platform to triage EncroChat data and identify threats to life in messages sent on encrypted phone network
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01 Nov 2023
Blues teams with RAKwireless to streamline global IIoT connectivity, prototyping
By Joe O’HalloranIndustrial internet of things technology provider partners with industrial-focused connectivity and hardware manufacturer to streamline product development
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01 Nov 2023
Ericsson unveils 5G software toolkit for premium services
By Joe O’HalloranLeading comms tech provider enhances 5G connectivity services with toolkit designed to strengthen the ability of 5G standalone comprising software features spanning massive MIMO, advanced RAN slicing, time-critical communication and 5G core
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01 Nov 2023
Zegona enters deal to acquire Vodafone Spain
By Joe O’HalloranLatest move by leading European and African telco to consolidate business sees deal with European telecommunications investment vehicle to sell Spanish business arm
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01 Nov 2023
CGI, Eutelsat OneWeb, Icomera pilot satellite broadband for UK trains
By Joe O’HalloranIT and business consulting services reveal live trials to demonstrate how integrated low-earth orbit satellite and terrestrial communications networks can provide seamless, low latency broadband connectivity on Britain’s rail network
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31 Oct 2023
Over a quarter of UK adults use buy now, pay later fintechs
By Karl FlindersLatest research from UK financial services regulator shows BNPL more likely to be used by people experiencing financial difficulty
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30 Oct 2023
5G devices evolve beyond smartphones to prop up IoT
By Joe O’HalloranResearch details dynamic trajectory of 5G devices, from smartphones to pioneering reduced capability and battery-less ambient IoT devices
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30 Oct 2023
Ericsson initiates India 6G programme
By Joe O’HalloranLeading communications technology and services provider establishes dedicated 6G research team in India for in-country research, incorporating needs of India into mainstream of telecommunication technology evolution
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30 Oct 2023
Danish government extends nationwide Tetra network for first responders
By Joe O’HalloranDanish subsidiary of technology provider upgrades network with latest digital radio technology including enhanced cyber security and connectivity capabilities
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27 Oct 2023
Tech firms cite risk to end-to-end encryption as Online Safety Bill gets royal assent
By Bill GoodwinTech firms continue to be concerned that the Online Safety Bill could undermine end-to-end encryption despite government reassurances
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27 Oct 2023
Webex deploys AI to enhance contact centre agent potential, boost CX
By Joe O’HalloranAI-powered innovations in contact centre designed to generate agent efficiency and well-being, resulting in reduced turnover and improved customer experiences, faster resolution of customer needs and real business outcomes
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27 Oct 2023
EE boosts 4G mobile coverage in rural Northern Ireland through SRN
By Joe O’HalloranEE announces upgrade of 139 mobile mast sites across Northern Ireland, making it on track to meet its obligations under the UK government’s deployment programme
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27 Oct 2023
Germany: European Court opinion kicks questions over EncroChat back to national courts
By Bill GoodwinGermany lawfully obtained data on German EncroChat users from France, but whether the evidence is legally admissible is a matter for national courts
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26 Oct 2023
Vodafone calls on 6GHz spectrum allocation to avoid 5G capacity crunch
By Joe O’HalloranLeading European and African operator reveals results of technical trial showing how 5G services in key spectrum band have the potential to achieve comparable coverage levels to current established networks
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26 Oct 2023
Facebook pins future on Quest 3 and AI development
By Cliff SaranParent company Meta has focused on establishing Twitter rival Threads and its new augmented reality headset Quest 3
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26 Oct 2023
IS-Wireless deploys private 5G at Riga Technical University
By Joe O’Halloran5G and 4G radio-access network solutions provider sets up 5G Open RAN laboratory at Riga Technical University to deliver a network for educational purposes and extended research
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25 Oct 2023
Nokia adds 5G devices to FWA portfolio
By Joe O’HalloranNokia enhances 5G fixed wireless access portfolio with devices boasting faster speeds and better coverage using high gain antennas to avoid first wall attenuation and improve coverage to the cell edge
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24 Oct 2023
Kaspersky opens up over spyware campaign targeting its staffers
By Alex ScroxtonKaspersky has shared more details of the TriangleDB spyware that was used against its own workforce by an unknown APT group
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24 Oct 2023
NTT DATA and IP Infusion partner to accelerate network disaggregation
By Joe O’HalloranGlobal digital business and IT services firm teams with global systems integrator to bring scalable, and choice-filled disaggregation solutions under umbrella of Telecom Infra Project with the aim to expand broad connectivity.
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24 Oct 2023
Nokia claims first with Wi-Fi 7 product portfolio, enhances wholesale access for FTTH
By Joe O’HalloranNokia unveils portfolio of carrier-grade wireless broadband devices to the market that are more than 3x faster than previous generations, while Altiplano Open Access Solution offers programmable interface to enhance wholesale operational models
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23 Oct 2023
DNB, TM, ZTE live trial claims world's fastest for 5G mmWave
By Joe O’HalloranStrategic partnership constructed to set a new global standard in wireless communication through adaptable mmWave AAU technology, capable of achieving record-breaking throughput
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23 Oct 2023
AI, robotics, and AR/VR use cases to set pace in UK 5G mid-band
By Joe O’HalloranUK Spectrum Policy Forum releases results of study on the benefits of access to spectrum sharing in the 3.8-4.2 GHz band across transport, manufacturing and energy in an aim to increase adoption across use cases such as AI and robotics
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23 Oct 2023
Nokia, EGC deploy first private wireless network at Kingston Freeport Terminal
By Joe O’HalloranComms tech provider’s Digital Automation Cloud and MXIE services deployed at leading Caribbean port to enhance broadband connectivity, lower latency, increase predictability and provide edge computing capabilities
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20 Oct 2023
OneDrive 3.0 gets Microsoft 365 Copilot, refreshed interface
By Don FluckingerMicrosoft dusts off its OneDrive cloud file-sharing utility and adds connectivity to Microsoft 365 Copilot AI digital assistant, a new look and more features coming in December.
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18 Oct 2023
BICS provides 5G standalone roaming connection of AIS to stc Kuwait
By Joe O’HalloranBelgian-based connectivity enabler partners with Kuwaiti and Thai operators to deliver MENA country’s first ever 5G standalone roaming connection, promising customers scalability for roaming agreements and opportunities to innovate
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17 Oct 2023
Sustainability a key consideration for print buyers
By Simon QuickeQuocirca has uncovered the importance customers put on the green credentials of those providing them with printers
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17 Oct 2023
Government to pump £30m into NHS medtech
By Lis EvenstadThe government hopes the funding, which is available to integrated care systems across the country, will ease winter pressures through the help of technology
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16 Oct 2023
Flash prices drop towards spinning disk levels in 2023
By Antony AdsheadNumber-crunching data on 17,000-plus drive prices shows cost of flash drives per gigabyte fell by around 10% in past six months while hard disk drive per-gigabyte prices stood still
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16 Oct 2023
Nokia and Elisa complete Europe’s first Cloud RAN trial
By Joe O’HalloranLeading Nordic operator and global comms tech provider come together to successfully conclude test of cloud-based radio access network powered by In-Line acceleration to maintain feature richness, energy efficiency and high-performance enabling flexibility
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16 Oct 2023
Bordeaux Métropole taps ServiceNow, Aguaro in smart city programme
By Joe O’HalloranHistoric French city technology service provider announces latest technological enhancements in its digital transformation plan based on platform used to support both digital services management to bring about sustainability benefits
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13 Oct 2023
Stone shares recycling milestone ahead of E-Waste Day
By Simon QuickeChannel player’s app has helped customers give their unused and unwanted equipment the chance of a second life
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13 Oct 2023
UK competition watchdog to probe Vodafone/Three merger
By Joe O’HalloranThree months after leading UK telcos announced plans to combine resources to better battle against with EE and Virgin Media O2, regulatory authority seeks early views on nature of proposed merger
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12 Oct 2023
WBA highlights strategies to ensure end-to-end Wi-Fi quality of service
By Joe O’HalloranWhitepaper from wireless broadband trade association sets out options enabling end-to-end QoS for applications such as streaming video, multiplayer gaming and videoconferencing
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12 Oct 2023
Global mobile internet growth stalls
By Joe O’HalloranGlobal mobile trade association’s sixth annual global industry round-up reveals smartphone owners are now the global majority, but mobile internet usage is stalling around the world as a digital divide persists
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12 Oct 2023
FloLive, Kigen team with Protahub to provide local IoT cellular connectivity in Turkey
By Joe O’HalloranCellular network and IoT connectivity providers partner with Turkish next-gen telco technology firm to provide services in region where permanent roaming is impossible and IP data must be routed locally