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31 Jul 2026
HPE storage exec dishes on AI, cyber, VMware migrations
It’s no secret that enterprises are trying to figure out their AI strategy. But where does storage for AI fit in? How does security affect it? And where can companies save money?
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31 Jul 2026
Weekly news roundup: Anthropic hacking and Al safety concerns, plus ServiceNow layoffs
Stay up to date with the latest U.S. tech news, IPOs and executive moves shaping the industry each week.
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31 Jul 2026
CIOs face IT knowledge loss as baby boomers retire
As baby boomers retire, CIOs risk losing critical institutional knowledge. CIO Joe Locandro explains how to identify knowledge gaps and preserve expertise with storytelling and AI.
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03 Aug 2026
Kaspersky to scan AI agents for backdoors as shadow AI spreads
The security supplier will release a tool this month that vets agent skills, models and artificial intelligence development components before they reach corporate networks to defend against threats from shadow AI
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03 Aug 2026
Wireless industrial automation IoT device shipments rise sharply
Study from Berg Insight points to solid growth for industrial automation tech as standardised wireless technologies expand into critical industrial applications
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31 Jul 2026
Troubleshooting cloud connectivity emerges as main barrier to AI adoption
Research finds that despite 96% of respondents claiming their enterprise networks are ready for future cloud and AI, the average IT team still spends more than 11 hours each week resolving cloud connectivity problems
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31 Jul 2026
Channel catch-up: News in brief
Developments this week at Integrity360, TrustedTech, BCN, Exclusive Networks, Park Place Technologies, TD Synnex and AvePoint
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31 Jul 2026
EE launches 8Gbps full-fibre broadband as switch to all-digital beckons
BT-owned comms provider unveils advanced full-fibre broadband with speeds ranging from 2.3Gbps to 8Gbps as parent company warns of impending switch to all-digital infrastructure
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31 Jul 2026
SES launches multi-orbit satellite connectivity for Latam fleet
Latin American airline becomes latest to establish high-capacity high-speed in-flight internet for fleet comprising both Airbus and Embraer craft
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31 Jul 2026
BMW Group drives digital cockpit, automated driving future with Qualcomm
Mobile platform firm named lead compute silicon provider for BMW Group, covering digital cockpit and ADAS/AD systems with model programmes for next decade
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30 Jul 2026
UK emergency services struggle with unreliable connectivity
Survey reveals a stark 5G adoption gap in UK emergency services, where connectivity is recognised as mission-critical, yet only 22% use 5G routers while 44% remain reliant on mobile hotspots
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30 Jul 2026
Swansea University delivers improved 5G+ across campuses
Enhanced 5G connectivity deployed across leading Welsh university’s campuses to offer faster, more reliable mobile networks to collect and analyse data in real time, enabling more effective innovation
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30 Jul 2026
Swansea University delivers improved 5G+ across campuses
Enhanced 5G connectivity deployed across leading Welsh university’s campuses to offer faster, more reliable mobile networks to collect and analyse data in real time, enabling more effective innovation
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29 Jul 2026
SES to enable communications for Starlab commercial space station
Next-generation, AI-enabled commercial space station developer teams with satellite operator to provide always-on low orbit relay services supporting real-time mission awareness
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29 Jul 2026
Firefighters look to the skies to stay connected during wildfire response
Firefighters responding to the wildfire near Tintwistle in north of England take advantage of satellite comms to remain connected in area with no traditional mobile coverage
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29 Jul 2026
Ofcom directs Openreach to withdraw full-fibre broadband offer
UK comms watchdog tells leading broadband provider to withdraw its Incremental New to Openreach Offer on grounds of maintaining sustainable competition between networks
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28 Jul 2026
Did an AI agent really break free and attack another company?
The reality of the AI-orchestrated cyber attack on Hugging Face is rather more complicated, and much more worrying, than it might appear at face value
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28 Jul 2026
Eisteddfod tunes up for enhanced 4G, 5G mobile connectivity
Largest cultural festival in Wales offers enhanced mobile capacity and coverage to help keep visitors, performers and organisers connected
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28 Jul 2026
Crest introduces AI security standards for service providers
Industry organisation reacts to the growing need for independently verified standards surrounding artificial intelligence security
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28 Jul 2026
Cellular IoT connectivity market powers on
Research predicts robust growth for cellular internet of things sector, projecting 6.5 billion IoT devices connected to networks worldwide by 2030, generating annual connectivity revenues of €21.5bn
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27 Jul 2026
AT&T unveils telco open AI model
US comms giant reveals open AI model built specifically for the telco industry, claimed to be able to reduce the cost of deploying AI at scale
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27 Jul 2026
Hyperoptic delivers record performance, reaches two million UK homes
UK altnet claims record revenue growth and EBITDA improvement for 2025 and first half of 2026, with investment in network expansion said to drive continued business
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27 Jul 2026
AI agents move from experiment to operations in UAE retail
As the UAE’s retail sector expands and operations become more complex, AI agents are being deployed across pricing, inventory and merchandising, but fragmented data and the rise of shadow AI could create risks for businesses
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24 Jul 2026
NetScout doubles AI DDoS defenses after infrastructure buy
NetScout boosts its attack mitigation capacity to 33 Tbps and plans to strengthen integration between its on-premises and cloud-based tools.
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24 Jul 2026
Physical AI now mainstream as manufacturers scale AI implementation
Study reveals how physical AI is set to transform industrial environments – from factories and warehouses to logistics networks, maintenance operations and quality management
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24 Jul 2026
VMO2 sees revs drop but hits subs milestone in Q2
Quarter sees total revenue fall 7.9% and EBITA hover just under the £1bn mark, but progress made on full-fibre with footprint reaching nine million and 18.8 million homes serviceable able to access gigabit
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24 Jul 2026
BT claims connectivity milestone in first quarter of fiscal year
Fibre to the fore for UK’s leading comms provider in first quarter, with FTTP 574,000 net adds, total premises connected totalling 9.4 million and take-up rate of 40%
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24 Jul 2026
Russian APT Laundry Bear perfects zero-click phishing attack
A newly identified Russian state threat actor is using a novel zero-click phishing technique, likely developed with the help of an AI, to target Western users of Zimbra software products
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24 Jul 2026
UK broadband altnets call for telecoms to be at heart of growth agenda
Trade body for the UK’s independent broadband providers warns government over effects of new policy concerning country’s digital infrastructure on broadband delivery, digital inclusion and network resilience
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23 Jul 2026
Connectivity becomes the weakest link in Britain’s workplaces
Study finds internet and connectivity failures have overtaken software problems as the biggest cause of lost productivity, with the average UK employee losing 93 working hours a year to IT issues
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23 Jul 2026
Uplink internet traffic growth breaks further record
Study finds upstream demand reshaping network performance and capacity with upstream usage up 19.2% year on year in second quarter of 2026, three times that of downstream
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23 Jul 2026
Exclusive signs ServiceNow to bolster AI options
Distributor makes vendor signing as Sophos warns criminals are using the technology to launch more attacks
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23 Jul 2026
Samsung brings Galaxy ecosystem into eyewear
Smart devices developed with Gentle Monster and Warby Parker intended to show how intelligent eyewear can become part of a user’s personal style
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23 Jul 2026
Global mobile RAN market stabilises as high-end routers rise
Study finds growth in the high-routers and switches shifting from telecom networks toward cloud connectivity and data centre interconnect, while RAN industry set to inch upwards but various growth options exist
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23 Jul 2026
UK’s low-income areas suffer with continued broadband digital divide
Study shows that despite steady growth and progress in rolling out high-speed internet across the UK, broadband black spots still exist
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22 Jul 2026
Barracuda enhances partner programme
Security player rolls out enhancements, while Titania appoints a fresh channel head so it can get cracking on developing its offering
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22 Jul 2026
Amphenol makes fibre Pivot to support AI-scale data centre growth
1RU fibre panel designed to support 192 connections to help AI and hyperscale operators scale capacity without giving up serviceability
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22 Jul 2026
Singapore to hold CII boards accountable as AI reshapes OT threat landscape
The Cyber Security Agency’s first update to its critical infrastructure code of practice since 2022 will make boards directly answerable for cyber resilience
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22 Jul 2026
‘Modest but notable’ regional spread of fintech funding in UK
Hubs outside London have made some headway in the UK fintech sector, but overall funding has dropped
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21 Jul 2026
Jisc recommits to academic cyber collaboration network
Academic IT services network Jisc re-signs a collaborative MoU with partners from Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the US
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21 Jul 2026
Scottish Water taps BT, Accenture to plot digital future
Scottish utility firm inks strategic relationships with tech firms to continue digital journey, looking to deliver more resilient, secure and efficient services as well as strengthen technology foundations
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21 Jul 2026
Chelsea & Westminster Hospital goes live with all-operator mobile
Neutral host provider delivers all-operator 4G mobile connectivity to leading medical facility as part of UK government’s ambition to shift services from analogue to digital
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21 Jul 2026
O2 hits Giga Site mobile network milestone
UK operator reveals latest part of Mobile Transformation Plan passing the halfway mark on plan to have 1,000 advanced mobile sites across the country
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21 Jul 2026
Ofcom green-lights UK Wi-Fi access across entire 6 GHz band
UK comms regulator announces prioritised spectrum sharing framework for Wi-Fi in the Upper 6 GHz band, available on the same licence exempt basis as the Lower 6 GHz band
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20 Jul 2026
How Lithuania became a tech startup nation
Lithuania has built a network of tech startup companies the hard way, through bootstrapping. Today, it claims six companies with valuations over a billion dollars
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20 Jul 2026
Westcon-Comstor UK sales lead looking for growth
The freshly appointed UKI executive shares her priorities and first impressions of the task ahead
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17 Jul 2026
Check Point builds homegrown AI model as attack barriers collapse
The company is training a security-only small language model as AI hands attackers industrial-scale capabilities and pushes cyber defence towards full automation
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16 Jul 2026
VodafoneThree calls for policy changes to drive UK mobile growth
Mobile network operators in the UK are battling with energy costs, planning red tape and regulations, all of which are impacting their investment plans
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16 Jul 2026
Horizon3.ai boss talks of partner importance
Security player has seen its revenues via the channel continue to grow as it looks to ramp up its indirect business
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16 Jul 2026
Sophos looks to partners to take Fusion to market
The channel is seen as the best source of delivery for the security player’s AI offering
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15 Jul 2026
Chaotic July Patch Tuesday threatens to overwhelm defenders
Another mammoth Patch Tuesday update, likely topping 600 flaws in total, sends defenders into the weeds
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14 Jul 2026
Channel faces challenges around AI security
The technology increases risk but has the potential to help defenders if they can master the opportunity
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13 Jul 2026
UK and EU impose sanctions on hacking groups linked to Kremlin
Hackers linked to Russian intelligence behind attack on Poland’s energy infrastructure, theft of credentials and using vulnerable routers to attack critical national infrastructure
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13 Jul 2026
MSPs ideally placed to improve supply chain resilience
Research from Proxima indicates more CEOs are worried about their ability to defend from attacks originating outside the organisation
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13 Jul 2026
Singtel and Thales launch multi-operator IoT eSIM network
Bridge Alliance service will allow enterprises to provision and manage connected devices across four Asia-Pacific mobile operators through a single platform
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10 Jul 2026
Verizon gears up as BMW US vehicle connectivity provider
Leading comms provider named as US connectivity provider for global car manufacturer’s newly manufactured vehicles, delivering 5G standalone and LTE connectivity through partnership with Japanese telco
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09 Jul 2026
Cyber field doubts promise of Cyber Shield
The NCSC has shared more details of its national AI Cyber Shield initiative, but experts say the project faces serious delivery challenges
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09 Jul 2026
R&A drives AI critical networking infrastructure refresh at Open
Golf governing body partners with networking and comms giant to deliver critical networking infrastructure to major championships and new global headquarters bringing AI-based next-gen connectivity
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09 Jul 2026
UK’s largest businesses dangerously exposed to cloud outages
British businesses, particularly those in the FTSE 100, are dangerously dependent on large cloud providers, with hypothetical large-scale outages at AWS or Azure regions likely to cause major economic damage, according to the Cyber Monitoring Centre
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08 Jul 2026
NTT Data and HYMH claim physical AI breakthrough
Collaboration embeds AI‑driven quality assurance directly into production, helping validate assembly process in real time to support quality assurance, improve efficiency and enable smarter manufacturing
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08 Jul 2026
Lumen completes Alkira acquisition to boost enterprise networking
Acquisition designed to bring together network and digital services with intelligent networking software and simplify enterprise connections across cloud, AI and hybrid environments
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08 Jul 2026
Hamad International Airport launches one of the world’s largest biometric passenger journeys
Sita-powered Fast Pass enables travellers to use facial recognition from check-in to boarding across more than 700 touchpoints, highlighting the GCC’s growing leadership in smart airport technology
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08 Jul 2026
European Central Bank demands AI security ‘action plan’
European Central Bank gives banks deadline to outline their plans to defend against artificial intelligence-based security threats
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08 Jul 2026
Road to higher vehicle automation accelerates
Research reveals how vehicle autonomy systems are advancing steadily, with as many as eight million new passenger cars sold globally in 2025 equipped with L2+ advanced driver assistance systems capabilities
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07 Jul 2026
AI workloads to test mobile network capability
Research across 22 markets finds which 5G network metrics emerging AI use cases will place under stress, relative to standard internet traffic
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07 Jul 2026
Druid Software acquires Node-H to accelerate private 4G, 5G
Core network software provider adds team and IP assets of RAN software and user equipment technologies developer to increase capacity to support customers and partners
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07 Jul 2026
How 5GA and AI are reshaping heritage tourism
From Xi’an’s immersive heritage experiences to Dubai’s smart tourism ambitions, Shaanxi’s blend of 5G-Advanced networks, generative AI and digital cultural preservation offers a blueprint for the future of destination experiences
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07 Jul 2026
Cisco Q&A: Networking is evolving
The vendor’s UK channel lead shares insights into the current landscape and how partners can build additional services around its offerings
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07 Jul 2026
Space comms enters next phase as SpaceX raises the stakes
Research finds satellite industry that is seeing results of Elon premium in a frontier economy, with ownership of data and services becoming a key issue.
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07 Jul 2026
Can Oman become the Gulf’s third AI infrastructure hub?
The Sultanate is leveraging subsea cables, lower costs and regulatory stability to position itself alongside regional AI giants, but a large ecosystem scale gap remains
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07 Jul 2026
Singtel’s AI push could lift its digital business to a third of earnings
Singtel’s group CEO, Yuen Kuan Moon, says the telco is investing in datacentres, GPUs and AI services while staying focused on shareholder returns
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05 Jul 2026
How Zoho’s full-stack strategy keeps it in control of cost and sovereignty
Zoho’s ANZ lead Rakesh Prabhakar explains how building its own infrastructure keeps the SaaS firm in control of cost, pricing and data sovereignty
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03 Jul 2026
Zoom inks deal to acquire Common Room
AI-first communications and collaboration firm enters into definitive agreement to acquire AI-native go-to-market intelligence platform
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03 Jul 2026
AI to revolutionise industrial internet in oil and gas markets
Research shows how the global industrial internet market is experiencing rapid expansion, with upstream segment at the forefront of adoption
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03 Jul 2026
Platforms must shoulder burden of proof for social media design
Under-16s social media ban should be tied to design features, with the burden of proof towards safety placed on companies, says technology psychologist
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02 Jul 2026
Digital readiness gaps emerge around FIFA World Cup 2026
Dynatrace research highlights disparities in federation website performance around the FIFA World Cup 2026, with Saudi Arabia among the slowest performers, as organisations turn to AI and observability to manage unpredictable traffic spikes
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02 Jul 2026
UK competition authority fast-tracks Nexfibre altnet acquisition
UK regulatory watchdog approves next phase of UK broadband provider’s acquisition of leading independent company, but rivals warn of diminished competition
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02 Jul 2026
Berlin Fire and Rescue Service enhances passive network infrastructure
Looking to ensure that rescue and fire-fighting operations continue to run seamlessly in the future, Germany’s largest professional fire department modernises passive network infrastructure
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01 Jul 2026
Tata Communications strengthens India-Singapore connectivity corridor
AI-ready connectivity investments look to enable enterprises to connect across continents with secure, high-speed, dynamic, self-managed and low-latency infrastructure
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01 Jul 2026
Myriota launches hybrid 5G satellite and cellular IoT network
Satellite IoT connectivity firm adds cellular connectivity to its 5G non-terrestrial network and asset tracker device to create a hybrid IoT network that is claimed to deliver ‘seamless’ satellite and cellular coverage
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01 Jul 2026
QBS adds Dropzone AI to bolster security portfolio
Distributor gains exclusive status across EMEA for the AI-driven SOC solution specialist
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01 Jul 2026
Open Cosmos takes Earth observation into near-real time
Space company unveils next generation of Earth observation satellites designed to deliver near-real-time intelligence from space, and transform how large enterprises respond to climate disasters and security threats
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01 Jul 2026
Self-harm and cyberflashing added to online safety offences list
The Online Safety Act has been updated to include ‘self-harm’ and ‘cyberflashing’ as ‘priority offences’, meaning online service providers will need to update their risk assessments of both categories
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30 Jun 2026
Samsung, KDDI complete AI-based 5G SA network optimisation trial
CE giant and leading Japanese telco reveal AI-powered radio access network optimisation service designed to deliver up to 52% improvement in 5G downlink throughput
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30 Jun 2026
MWC Shanghai 2026: Gulf operators look to U6GHz as the next step in 5G Advanced evolution
As AI dominates conversations across the telecoms industry, operators are increasingly facing a parallel challenge: ensuring that mobile networks can evolve fast enough to support the next generation of intelligent applications
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30 Jun 2026
Vodafone looks to serve 5G+ ace at Wimbledon
UK operator claims world-first 5G+ Serve experience as official connectivity partner of tennis championships uses network slicing to make shots from robotic arm
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30 Jun 2026
M Group reveals strong order book after solid year
Firm has shared its first number since it pulled the business together in a unified structure
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30 Jun 2026
HPE Discover 2026: Powering Siemens Healthineers’ life-saving vision
Siemens Healthineers’ head of clinical marketing discusses the technology behind the firm’s advances in medical imaging
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29 Jun 2026
British public won’t tolerate cyber disruption any more
The British public’s tolerance for cyber disruption, particularly at high-profile organisations such as retailers, is wearing thin, according to a TalkTalk Business study
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29 Jun 2026
BT Group, Verizon to form enterprise comms joint venture
UK, US comms giants unite to create a scaled international connectivity platform for customers focused on multinational connectivity underpinned by a platform designed for the age of cloud and AI
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29 Jun 2026
Cellular IoT reached new heights in 2025
Research finds highly diverse IoT market divided into multiple ecosystems, with approximately 4.8 billion devices connected to wide area networks based on cellular or low-power tech
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29 Jun 2026
Contrivian broadens Horizon for first response connectivity
Mission-critical enterprise and government comms provider claims to be redefining connectivity, bringing reliable field communications with intelligent 5G/LTE routing and SD-WAN
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29 Jun 2026
ITS, Nufibre extend UK broadband offerings
UK business connectivity full-fibre operator strengthens access to purpose-built business connectivity across England, Scotland and Wales, while fellow altnet looks to make broadband management simpler and more accessible
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26 Jun 2026
SES, Tototheo global expand multi-orbit maritime services
Space solutions company expands partnership with connectivity and technology firm promising to deliver worldwide maritime customers with consistent, reliable connectivity that supports critical vessel operations
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26 Jun 2026
US sports venues score with Extreme, MatSing multi-beam Wi-Fi
Strategic partnership delivers stadium connectivity promising increased capacity, simplified operations and reduced infrastructure requirements
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26 Jun 2026
Resist the point product sale to advise on AI security
The conclusions of a recent Gigamon survey have underlined the need to gain visibility over customer infrastructure
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26 Jun 2026
AI surge sees fibre become nervous system of thinking economy
Study shows how fibre broadband and AI infrastructure are becoming increasingly interdependent – from datacentre interconnection and middle-mile capacity to edge connectivity, resilient transport and real-time applications
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25 Jun 2026
Intelligent eyewear market sees opportunities
Study shows accelerating adoption of augmented reality and smart glasses, while virtual reality segment declines after weak consumer demand, ageing product cycles and limited new product introductions
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25 Jun 2026
Nokia accelerates AI for networking drive
Spate of activity sees global comms tech provider announce expanded collaboration with hyperscaler, as well as a joint proof of concept with data and AI company to support autonomous networks for the AI era
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25 Jun 2026
Qualcomm gains AI edge with Modular acquisition
Connected comms tech platform provider makes strategic buyout to accelerate adoption of edge-to-cloud AI platforms by developers, OEMs, ODMs, cloud service providers and model creators
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25 Jun 2026
MWC 2026 Shanghai: Huawei bets on token economy as telecoms seeks new AI revenues
AI-native networks, intelligent computing and token-based business models are emerging as the next frontier of digital infrastructure
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24 Jun 2026
WEI intros Starlink-powered managed enterprise connectivity
Managed connectivity solution pairs leading satellite network with enterprise integration and field technicians to deliver resilient primary and backup internet across every site
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24 Jun 2026
Cost the major barrier in AI’s race to space
Space-based datacentres are becoming technically feasible in the next decade, with one in eight AI workloads running in space by 2040, according to Boston Consulting Group – but costs will pose a major barrier to its adoption
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24 Jun 2026
Truecaller rings up Telna to power in-app travel eSIM service
Caller ID and spam call-blocking service selects multi-network infrastructure to power its recently launched travel eSIM service, allowing users to buy and activate a global eSIM directly in app