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09 Jun 2025
Object First cranking up UK channel growth
By Simon QuickeBoss of data backup and restore specialist Object First is keen to build on the momentum the business generated over the past year
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09 Jun 2025
Compensation to Post Office scandal victims reaches £1bn milestone
By Karl FlindersThe government has now paid out more than £1bn to victims of the Post Office Horizon scandal
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09 Jun 2025
Starmer opens London Tech Week with £1bn AI boost
By Cliff SaranPrime Minister unveiled plans to boost UK’s high-performance compute capacity 20-fold, along with funding to bolster skills
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06 Jun 2025
CSC, Surf and Nokia achieve 1.2 Tbps data transfer in supercomputer trial
By Joe O’HalloranTrial designed to help research networks prep for high-performance computing clusters and AI factories handling high-intensity workloads, confirming feasibility of multi-domain, high-capacity data transfers across multiple domains
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06 Jun 2025
InfoSec distribution panel: The value of expertise
By Simon QuickeAt security industry show InfoSec, executives from a number of distributors shared their views on the benefits they offer to partners and vendors
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06 Jun 2025
‘Severe’ network outages costing $160bn globally
By Joe O’HalloranResearch reveals costly impact of outages and spotlights a critical turning point in enterprise network architecture changing how IT leaders think about the network, such as what it is, what it enables and how it protects organisations
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06 Jun 2025
CISOs must translate cyber threats into business risk
By Stephen WithersTo manage risk effectively and secure board-level buy-in, CISOs must stop talking about technology and start speaking the language of business, according to a senior Check Point executive
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05 Jun 2025
CyberSentriq and Netgear both courting MSPs
By Simon QuickeArrival of fresh brand in the security market and an acquisition move by networking player should provide managed service providers with options
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05 Jun 2025
Verizon Business opens availability for V2X connected-driving platform
By Joe O’HalloranIntegrated mobile network vehicle-to-everything communication platform allows connected vehicles to talk to each other, road users and infrastructure
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05 Jun 2025
Real AI use cases emerge for SDVs but readiness gaps persist
By Joe O’HalloranResearch finds nearly two-thirds of global automakers believe artificial intelligence use cases – such as predictive maintenance, over-the-air optimisation and personalisation – will drive software-defined vehicle adoption
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05 Jun 2025
Istres deploys private 5G network to bolster smart city safety
By Joe O’HalloranSouthern French city establishes dedicated mobile infrastructure to improve coordination and emergency rapid response capabilities, and support fixed and mobile video surveillance and encrypted communications
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04 Jun 2025
NCSC sets out how to build cyber safe cultures
By Alex ScroxtonThe UK’s National Cyber Security Centre has published guidance for security teams and leaders on how to foster accessible and appropriate cyber security cultures in their organisations
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04 Jun 2025
Legends ASM taps Boldyn to enhance fans’ entertainment experience
By Joe O’HalloranLeading UK neutral host provider boosts connectivity at first direct bank arena, laying groundwork for all UK mobile operators to provide uninterrupted, high-speed 5G coverage at the venue
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04 Jun 2025
Greenerwave opens hub to offer French revolution in space comms
By Joe O’HalloranDeep-tech startup specialising in the control of electromagnetic waves announces the opening of offices in Toulouse to accelerate its growth in space-based comms and to offer technology addressing major industrial challenges
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04 Jun 2025
Microsoft outlines three-pronged European cyber strategy
By Alex ScroxtonMicrosoft chair Brad Smith outlines an expansive cyber programme targeting governments across Europe with enhanced threat intelligence and support
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04 Jun 2025
CityFibre doubles broadband speed with 5.5Gbps wholesale offer
By Joe O’HalloranIndependent UK broadband provider reveals new symmetrical wholesale product, twice as fast as its fastest currently available service, enabled by 10Gbps XGS-PON upgrade
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03 Jun 2025
Lumen lands terrestrial backhaul deal for JUNO trans-Pacific cable
By Joe O’HalloranLive Pacific connection designed to give enterprises direct, low-latency pathway between US and key Asian markets will be supported by Lumen Technologies
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03 Jun 2025
Nokia, Andorix build up private 5G, Edge in real estate
By Joe O’HalloranPrivate 5G, neutral host network and edge application OT services enabled by Nokia digital automation cloud to enable efficient building operations and improve tenant’s satisfaction
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03 Jun 2025
South Korea grants regulatory licence for LEO services
By Joe O’HalloranRegulatory approval seen as representing a major inflection point for low Earth orbit services in key region, reflecting forward-looking commitment to next-gen connectivity and innovation
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03 Jun 2025
CEO change for AccelerComm as it closes $15m funding round
By Joe O’HalloranComms provider gains significant cash injection to develop and accelerate deployments that enable direct-to-device comms between phone handsets and space-based satellite networks
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03 Jun 2025
Vodafone, Three UK complete UK merger
By Joe O’HalloranMobile operators’ consolidation saga ends, with plans to invest £11bn over next 10 years to create advanced 5G network
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02 Jun 2025
Major shift predicted for IoT connection strategies
By Joe O’HalloranArrival of SGP.32 eSIM standard, as well as regulations and evolving industry dynamics, seen as transforming the market for cellular-based IoT connectivity, including emergence of orchestrator role
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02 Jun 2025
Agentic AI set to handle 68% of customer service interactions by 2028
By Joe O’HalloranResearch reveals that advanced artificial intelligence will drive more personalised, proactive and predictive support to transform customer experience delivery
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02 Jun 2025
Roig Arena to open with 6GHz Wi-Fi network and advanced analytics
By Joe O’HalloranState-of-the-art sports and events arena set to open in Valencia in September 2025 reveals connectivity set up to guarantee expected fan experience with high-speed connectivity plus optimised venue operations
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30 May 2025
Dutch businesses lag behind in cyber resilience as threats escalate
By Kim LoohuisWhile non-IT business professionals in the middle of their careers face the most disruption from AI, professionals in the IT services sector and their employers must prepare for change
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30 May 2025
T-Mobile for Business ups 5G fixed wireless access offer
By Joe O’Halloran5G enterprise cloud WAN provider teams with operator to deliver high-performance FWA connectivity for business customers throughout the US
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30 May 2025
Nokia unveils Wi-Fi 7 gateways as high-end router market sees growth
By Joe O’HalloranAs high-end segment of the router market is dominated by four firms and eases back into profit, leading comms tech provider introduces entry-level and mid-tier devices that can deliver speeds over three times faster than Wi-Fi 6 devices
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29 May 2025
Wildix rolls out embedded agentic AI for UCaaS
By Joe O’HalloranUCaaS provider offers real-time, codeless automation with shared memory, native privacy controls and ‘proven’ return on investment, live across more than 1,000 environments
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29 May 2025
Value of mobile device trade-ins up 40% in US
By Joe O’HalloranAnalysis for first quarter of 2025 sees value of turned-in mobile handsets reach $1.24bn, with trend towards newer models even as average device age rises
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29 May 2025
Nokia accelerates multi-Gig PON fibre broadband services
By Joe O’HalloranLine card product optimised for cost-effective mass market 25G PON, while co-existence network element enables ability to run single fibre 10G, 25G and 50G services
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29 May 2025
Sweden claims world’s first 6G, edge-connected vehicle test facility
By Joe O’HalloranIndependent test environment unveils first 6G, edge-computing facility to test the limits of traffic and vehicle communications with near-perfect connected vehicle system reliability
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28 May 2025
HPE Aruba Networking expands distributed services switch platform
By Joe O’HalloranLeading network tech and services provider extends offer with distributed services switches, and expanded wired and wireless portfolio, to meet increasing AI and high-performance computing demands
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28 May 2025
Sophos warns MSPs over DragonForce threat
By Simon QuickeExample of a recent ransomware attack is a sobering one that underlines how criminals are trying to exploit channel vulnerabilities
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28 May 2025
UK government upgrades over 50 existing mobile masts across nations
By Joe O’HalloranUK government claims mobile signal boost across UK countryside covering area larger than 66,000 football pitches, with masts across England, Scotland and Wales, including natural parks such as Snowdonia and Lake District
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28 May 2025
Infinigate and Softcat provide investor cheer
By Simon QuickeFull-year results and a Q3 trading statement underline that growth is out there for channel players pitching in-demand services and technologies
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28 May 2025
Jersey Telecom goes live with 5G Standalone network
By Joe O’HalloranFull-service telecommunications company switches on first sites of its 5G Standalone network, built in partnership with Ericsson
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27 May 2025
Satellite connectivity service keeps airports online
By Joe O’HalloranAir transport industry’s IT provider launches space-based comms system to deliver ‘reliable, secure communication’ in more than 130 countries, even during blackouts and emergencies
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27 May 2025
Norway’s autonomous bus moves into the fast lane
By Pat BransIn a small but ambitious project in Stavanger, Norway, autonomous buses are proving they might one day solve a critical problem: the chronic shortage of bus drivers
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27 May 2025
Security growth buoys Westcon-Comstor
By Simon QuickeDistributor shares full-year results that underline the benefits of operating in security, networking and cloud
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27 May 2025
Immersive content to stretch wireless networks to breaking point
By Joe O’HalloranResearch finds video accounts for 69% of all internet data traffic, far surpassing social media and gaming, and that by 2031, limitations of current networks are already apparent
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27 May 2025
CTO and ESA cooperate to launch European space-based 5G connectivity
By Joe O’HalloranForward-looking agreement signed to test 5G mmWave telecoms infrastructure in low Earth orbit, paving the way for hybrid, universal and autonomous connectivity
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26 May 2025
Gartner: VMware users face multi-hypervisor future
By Stephen WithersWith two-thirds of organisations reportedly negative about Broadcom’s VMware licensing changes, Gartner analyst Michael Warrilow advises IT leaders of multi-year migrations and an inevitable shift towards multiple hypervisors
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23 May 2025
Three UK doubles Glasgow mobile speeds in UK-first Open RAN trial
By Joe O’HalloranUK mobile operator claims successful completion of landmark trial of open radio access network in the UK’s first deployment of the technology in a dense urban environment, with 4G and 5G speeds doubled at peak times
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23 May 2025
Channel catch-up: News in brief
By Simon QuickeDevelopments this week at Kiteworks, CrowdStrike, Exertis, e92plus, Climb Channel Solutions UK, Pulsant and Westcon-Comstor
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23 May 2025
Enterprise to the fore as Zoom claims strong Q1
By Joe O’HalloranFirst quarter of 2026 financial year sees AI-first work platform provider break $1bn revenue barrier, with especially strong rise in enterprise business and AI Companion usage, up nearly 40%
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22 May 2025
Virgin Media O2 Business offers Microsoft Teams Phone Mobile
By Joe O’HalloranUK operator’s business division looks to offer companies seamless, secure collaboration to support flexible working and gain enhanced productivity
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22 May 2025
BT returns to capital spending for full-fibre expansion
By Joe O’HalloranUK’s leading communications group lifts investment in order to beat previous build target and connect customers faster as part of mass transformation of UK’s Digital Infrastructure
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22 May 2025
European Wi-Fi firms make their call for 6GHz spectrum
By Joe O’HalloranTrade body for Wi-Fi community calls on European Commission to grant access to coveted wireless spectrum band to ensure digital society objectives and support Europe’s Digital Decade
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22 May 2025
Dell arms partners with resiliency and automation tools
By Simon QuickeVendor has used Las Vegas event to make a number of announcements that are designed to improve its security, datacentre management and AI position
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22 May 2025
Google gets in gear with Volvo to drive connected vehicle AI
By Joe O’HalloranSwedish car giant and IT behemoth expand partnership with integration of Gemini artificial intelligence to accelerate automotive innovation
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22 May 2025
Agentic AI to drive heavy infrastructure demands
By Aaron TanAs organisations begin to explore agentic AI, Dell’s Soo Mei May warns that scaling these intelligent systems will have higher compute, memory, storage and networking requirements, far exceeding those for generative AI
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21 May 2025
NCSC: Russia’s Fancy Bear targeting logistics, tech organisations
By Alex ScroxtonThe NCSC and its partner agencies have blown the whistle on an extensive campaign of malicious cyber attacks orchestrated by the Russian state Fancy Bear operation
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21 May 2025
Nokia trials 5G during Norway military exercise, gains award for private wireless
By Joe O’HalloranGlobal comms tech provider reveals its part in test of 5G technology in a defence scenario during a Norwegian military exercise and scoops top rating for private 5G by leading analyst
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21 May 2025
Extreme Networks ups networking AI ante with Platform One
By Joe O’HalloranLeading cloud networking provider announces limited availability of next-gen networking platform attributed with reducing manual tasks by up to 90%
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20 May 2025
Dell unveils disaggregated infrastructure strategy
By Aaron TanDell makes push for disaggregated infrastructure, aiming to offer enterprises the independent scaling of three-tier architectures with the operational benefits of hyperconverged systems
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20 May 2025
DigiCert and Panasonic team to accelerate adoption of Matter smart home devices
By Joe O’HalloranPartnership between industrial arm of technology giant and digital trust security firm aims to embed security into the DNA of metering devices during manufacturing for ‘swift’ and ‘seamless’ certification
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20 May 2025
Qualcomm boosts UAE presence with AI, IoT, Edge development
By Joe O’HalloranAI-first platform provider bolsters UAE activity in collaboration with leading operator for AI at the edge, and expands global engineering centres to Abu Dhabi to spearhead technological innovation in AI, datacentres and industrial IoT
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19 May 2025
Ekco bolsters cyber testing with Predatech buy
By Simon QuickeManaged security services provider hits the M&A trail to extend its options and UK coverage
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16 May 2025
Channel catch-up: News in brief
By Simon QuickeDevelopments this week at Ignition Technology, Phoenix Software, Westcon-Comstor and Utelogy
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16 May 2025
5GAA claims first-ever satellite, 5G-V2X direct vehicle connectivity
By Joe O’HalloranLeading car manufacturers demonstrate what is said to be a world-first for emergency messaging and hazard warnings showing the ability for vehicles to connect over non-terrestrial networks, complementing terrestrial 4G and 5G
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16 May 2025
ITS claims UK first for 50G-PON business trial
By Joe O’HalloranWhat is described as ‘pioneering’ test with Lancashire-based technology group said to have shown early demand for next-generation fibre speeds through passive optical network
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16 May 2025
BT to bring gigabit broadband to hard-to-reach Swansea Bay areas
By Joe O’HalloranUK’s leading comms provider inks £10m contract to deliver full-fibre to nearly 1,800 sites across the south coast of Wales, bridging connectivity gaps in Pembrokeshire, Swansea, Neath Port Talbot and Carmarthenshire
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16 May 2025
Com4 selects Nokia 5G standalone core to power global IoT
By Joe O’HalloranNorwegian managed internet of things connectivity provider installs 5G Standalone Core to power global IoT services with a flexible architecture to enable company to meet demand for connected devices
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15 May 2025
NHS asks suppliers to sign up to cyber covenant
By Alex ScroxtonNHS digital and security leaders call on their suppliers to commit to a cyber security charter as the health service works to improve its resilience in the face of growing threat levels
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15 May 2025
GSMA calls for governments to prioritise affordable mobile spectrum
By Joe O’HalloranGlobal Spectrum Pricing Report from mobile trade association finds spectrum costs have risen sharply, increasing the cost burden on operators and constraining critical network investment
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15 May 2025
Lancashire Police extends use of Pronto tech for faster, more effective response
By Joe O’HalloranNorthwest of England force unveils next-gen approach to policing with voice-activated systems in vehicles and livestream body cameras that give the control room real-time visibility of incidents
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15 May 2025
SonicWall keeps focus on MSP channel
By Simon QuickeSecurity player continues to roll out products and services for its partners as it identifies further growth fueled by customer demand for zero-trust solutions
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15 May 2025
Myriota and ETSI team to boost NTN IoT satellite comms standardisation
By Joe O’HalloranGlobal IoT-optimised satellite connectivity provider becomes associate member of leading communications standards body to boost delivery to mobile devices
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14 May 2025
London Fire Brigade improves emergency response network
By Joe O’HalloranUK’s largest fire service turns to advanced comms tech – including real-time data analytics and social media integration – to make it easier and quicker for the public to contact it and improve its response to emergencies across UK capital
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14 May 2025
Fibre, 5G continue to expand global footprint
By Joe O’HalloranCore ‘future-proof’ communications technologies are steadily expanding their reach as wireless applications gain ground in key territories
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14 May 2025
Openreach connects first customers under Project Gigabit partnership
By Joe O’HalloranUK’s leading broadband provider reveals initial customers in hardest-to-reach communities gaining gigabit access as part of partnership with government’s £5bn deployment scheme
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14 May 2025
New security paradigm needed for IT/OT convergence
By Aaron TanIndustry leaders and policymakers highlight growing cyber threats from the integration of IT and operational technology systems, calling for collaboration and regulatory frameworks to protect critical systems, among other measures
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13 May 2025
Surrey Search & Rescue taps Ericsson and UK Connect for critical connectivity
By Joe O’HalloranAdvanced connectivity solution that includes vehicle router and ruggedised devices deployed under SARNET initiative helps search and rescue teams respond faster, improving survival outcomes
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13 May 2025
KDDI, DriveNets team to accelerate open network architecture
By Joe O’HalloranStrategic partner to see leading carrier and software-based network services provider promote openness, disaggregation and innovation from the core network to the edge and aggregation layers
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13 May 2025
O2 upgrades Wembley Stadium connectivity
By Joe O’HalloranUpgrade around major UK sporting arena to see fans gaining access to dedicated distributed antenna system-based 5G standalone network inside the stadium, in addition to small cells and upgraded masts in surrounding area
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13 May 2025
Private cellular business deployments to reach more than 7,000 by 2030
By Joe O’HalloranResearch finds enhanced security features and neutral host deployments will be central to expediting growth across all sectors for key sector of mobile industry
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12 May 2025
Nokia looks to light up in-building enterprise connectivity with Aurelis
By Joe O’HalloranFibre-based LAN solution designed to deliver simple, reliable and future-proof local area connectivity for enterprises, using up to 70% less cabling and 40% less power than copper-based technologies
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12 May 2025
Wi-Fi 7 trials show ‘significant’ performance gains in enterprise environments
By Joe O’HalloranWireless technology consortium reveals industry trials of latest Wi-Fi standard in enterprise scenarios revealing increased throughput, lower latency and enhanced efficiency for high-demand applications
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12 May 2025
Virgin Media O2, Daisy Group merge to form B2B comms company
By Joe O’HalloranComms provider and IT services company unite to offer digital-first connectivity and managed services
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12 May 2025
University will ‘pull the plug’ to test Nutanix disaster recovery
By Antony AdsheadUniversity of Reading set to save circa £500,000 and deploy Nutanix NC2 hybrid cloud that will allow failover from main datacentre
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09 May 2025
UK broadband hits 2025 target with strong first quarter
By Joe O’HalloranStudy from UK communications regulator finds gigabit broadband on track to become virtually universally available across country by 2023, with the number of full-fibre broadband connections in particular increasing to nine million in past six months
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09 May 2025
Nordic countries plan offline payment system for disaster backup
By Karl FlindersBoard member of the Bank of Finland reveals plan as likelihood of losing internet connectivity increases amid geopolitical tensions
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08 May 2025
US tells CNI orgs to stop connecting OT kit to the web
By Alex ScroxtonUS authorities have released guidance for owners of critical national infrastructure in the face of an undisclosed number of cyber incidents
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08 May 2025
Leading European telcos call for exclusive access to 6GHz band
By Joe O’HalloranOpen letter from Europe’s leading telcos demands exclusive access to key wireless spectrum band for the benefit of Europe’s economy and to ensure successful roll-out of 6G, underpinning digital societies
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08 May 2025
UK government websites to replace passwords with secure passkeys
By Bill GoodwinGovernment websites are to replace difficult-to-remember passwords with highly secure passkeys that will protect against phishing and cyber attackers
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07 May 2025
Meta awarded $167m in court battle with spyware mercenaries
By Alex ScroxtonWhatsApp owner Meta is awarded millions of dollars in damages and compensation after its service was exploited by users of mercenary spyware developer NSO’s infamous Pegasus mobile malware
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07 May 2025
Europe leads shift from cyber security ‘headcount gap’ to skills-based hiring
By Kim LoohuisResearch from Sans Institute reveals European organisations are leading a global shift in hiring priorities, driven by regional regulatory frameworks
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07 May 2025
UK at risk of Russian cyber and physical attacks as Ukraine seeks peace deal
By Bill GoodwinUK cyber security chief warns of ‘direct connection’ between Russian cyber attacks and physical threats to the UK
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07 May 2025
Global broadband growth slows at end of 2024
By Joe O’HalloranFourth quarter 2024 update of global connectivity market shows subscribers pass 1.5 billion barrier as fibre, non-terrestrial and fixed wireless gain popularity, especially in emerging markets
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07 May 2025
Nokia supplies 1.2Tbps backbone in Pakistan and private wireless to Maersk fleet
By Joe O’HalloranComms tech provider lands large-scale contracts for optical fixed network in Pakistan and IoT connectivity platform with mobile network to enhance operational efficiency at shipping firm
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07 May 2025
Evolve IP combines tech and sales support function
By Simon QuickeComms player makes move to streamline assistance it can provide to its reseller base
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07 May 2025
Cisco lays out plans for networking in era of quantum computing
By Cliff SaranThe network equipment provider has opened a new lab and developed a prototype chip as it fleshes out its quantum networking strategy
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07 May 2025
DCC signs contracts for major smart meter network upgrade
By Joe O’HalloranUK energy and utilities data company inks major contract with industry partners in IT and communications sector to enable modernisation of Data Service Provider platform
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06 May 2025
Options for Google as DoJ seeks divestiture
By Cliff SaranThe US Department of Justice is calling for Google to divest its adtech business. Google says it’s impossible. But is there an alternative?
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06 May 2025
Belfast Digital Twin Centre to fast track industrial adoption of deep tech
By Joe O’HalloranTech centre designed to create conditions for digital twins to be better understood, more easily developed and more meaningfully applied, giving businesses real-time capabilities to make smarter decisions
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06 May 2025
UK altnets’ long-term survival ‘in question’ as 96% consider M&A
By Joe O’HalloranStudy from business connectivity firm warns that while alternative broadband providers have fuelled full-fibre expansion and delivered much-needed competition, many are having to explore strategies for survival
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06 May 2025
Defra taps BT to connect workers, sensors across UK
By Joe O’HalloranUK’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs inks deal to provide 34,000 mobile connections to support real-time reporting on issues from flooding to farming disease outbreaks, and improve connectivity and safety for remote workforce
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06 May 2025
Maintel shows transformation progress in FY24 numbers
By Simon QuickeManaged service player Maintel sees surge in pre-tax profits as it continues to evolve the business away from being a generalist
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05 May 2025
How AsiaPac transformed into a multicloud powerhouse
By Aaron TanAsiaPac CEO Andrew Cheng outlines the company’s growth from a laptop PC distributor to a regional technology service provider known for its multicloud capabilities
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02 May 2025
Scotland’s most remote towns and villages to get gigabit upgrade
By Joe O’HalloranUK government signs largest-ever broadband supply contract with leading comms operator to provide homes and businesses in hard-to-reach areas of Scotland with access to gigabit connectivity for the first time
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02 May 2025
Myriota scales up satellite IoT constellation with 16 more craft
By Joe O’HalloranMyriota extends partnership with direct-to-orbit satellite internet of things connectivity provider to design, build and operate 16 satellites with enhanced second-generation payloads
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02 May 2025
Government and Ofcom disagree about scope of Online Safety Act
By Sebastian Klovig SkeltonMPs heard different views from the online harms regulator and the UK government about whether and how the Online Safety Act obliges platforms to deal with disinformation
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01 May 2025
UK networks feel the strain under AI pressure
By Joe O’HalloranGlobal internet company’s study finds almost half of UK organisations say their network and connectivity infrastructure is not ready to support new technology initiatives, in particular artificial intelligence