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27 Feb 2026
News brief: Attackers gain speed in cybersecurity race
Check out the latest security news from the Informa TechTarget team
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27 Feb 2026
Harness Artifact Registry strengthens supply chain governance
Harness makes its artifact registry generally available beyond early preview customers, with a security twist that could challenge established players such as JFrog.
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26 Feb 2026
ServiceNow touts AI governance for its Autonomous Workforce
As an enterprise trust gap persists for autonomous AI agents, ServiceNow pledges strong platform controls for a new set of specialist agents, beginning with the L1 service desk.
Networking News from the past 365 days
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27 Feb 2026
UK direct-to-device satellite connectivity takes off with Virgin Media O2
Leading UK mobile operator switches on pace comms service in a move to make UK the first country in Europe to go live with direct-to-cell satellite mobile data connectivity
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27 Feb 2026
NTT Data, Ericsson team to scale private 5G, physical AI for enterprises
Global comms tech provider forges global partnership with business and technology services firm to establish 5G as the foundational operating layer for enterprise AI, looking to scale AI-driven operations securely and consistently
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27 Feb 2026
Connectivity, AI drive fleet safety, productivity and decision-making
Report into state of fleet technology across US reveals three key priorities for the year: increasing productivity, reducing costs and enhancing driver safety – with AI and connected technology serving as engines behind all three
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27 Feb 2026
Channel catch-up: News in brief
Developments this week at Flotek, Infinigate, TD Synnex, Westcon-Comstor, GitLab, Yubico and Zenarmor
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27 Feb 2026
Wildix looks to bring conversations under enterprise control with eSIM
AI-powered Fixed Mobile Convergence capability designed to connect native mobile calls to enterprise workflows, preserving identity, context and customer insight without requiring an app
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26 Feb 2026
Fake UK government website redirect detection time reduced to eight days
It used to take two months, but the UK government has reduced the time it takes to address fake DNS redirects
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26 Feb 2026
Firecell, CloudRAN.AI collaborate to cut cost and complexity of private 5G
Hot on the heels of the Accelleran merger, purpose-built private 5G connectivity company unveils radio portfolio integration to give system integrators faster, more affordable deployment route across industrial, enterprise sites
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25 Feb 2026
Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN users targeted in series of cyber attacks
The NCSC, Cisa, and other Five Eyes agencies have warned of mass exploitation of vulnerabilities in Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN, which Cisco is attributing to an unknown threat actor called UAT-8616
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25 Feb 2026
The UK’s proposed social media ban explained
The UK government will use new legal powers to lay the groundwork for an under-16 social media ban after its consultation on children’s digital well-being, but opponents warn the measures being considered will only treat the symptoms of the problem if they ignore the structural power of big tech
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25 Feb 2026
The UK’s proposed social media ban explained
The UK government will use new legal powers to lay the groundwork for an under-16 social media ban after its consultation on children’s digital well-being, but opponents warn the measures being considered will only treat the symptoms of the problem if they ignore the structural power of big tech
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25 Feb 2026
Docomo, Keio University claim 5G robot teleoperation first
Japan's leading mobile operator and global research institute for haptics announce what they call world's first stable, high-fidelity robot via commercial 5G using low-latency slicing.
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25 Feb 2026
Nokia, AWS demo agentic AI network slicing with Du, Orange
‘Industry-first’ intent-based 5G-Advanced slicing with agentic AI to offer providers with premium network slicing services that respond to real-world situations and enable autonomous intelligence
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25 Feb 2026
Alcatel-Lucent looks to make Wi-Fi 7 affordable for everyday connectivity
Enterprise networking and communication services provider offers entry-level access point based on latest wireless standard to deliver advanced wireless capabilities at a cost-effective price
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24 Feb 2026
NUHS and GSMA Foundry team up on 5G and AI in healthcare
Singapore’s National University Health System is working with GSMA Foundry, Ericsson and Singtel to drive the use of 5G-enabled robotics, ambient AI and holographic surgery in healthcare
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24 Feb 2026
Aeris, Verizon Business aim to simplify global IoT expansion
Wireless IoT provider announces inbound internet of things connectivity relationship with US operator to simplify how multinational enterprises deploy and manage IoT at scale
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24 Feb 2026
Taara unveils photonics platform for wireless comms
Google Moonshot company unveils way to transmit ultra-high-speed internet through the air using light, shrinking core technology onto a single chip to deliver fibre-like speeds without cables or spectrum
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24 Feb 2026
In-orbit test of Atlas-1 laser terminals sees 100x comms speed gains
Industry first test of compact and energy-efficient satellite laser terminals in orbit to pave way for more secure, high-bandwidth and affordable space-to-Earth communication for small satellite operators
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24 Feb 2026
AIDA Cruises fleet sets sail with OpenRoaming for Wi-Fi connectivity
Global wireless ecosystem consortium deploys technology for cruise ship operator with Wi-Fi for all passengers and staff, as well as 24/7 cruise operations, safety, guest services and entertainment
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24 Feb 2026
Singtel, Nvidia to help scale enterprise AI deployments
Singtel and Nvidia have teamed up on a multimillion-dollar facility to help organisations scale enterprise AI deployments, tackle extreme datacentre power densities, and prepare for the era of embodied AI
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23 Feb 2026
Innovate UK cyber startup programme gets £10m funding booster
Graduates of DSIT and Innovate UK's CyberASAP scheme to commercialise cutting-edge cyber research projects have raised nearly £50m in the past decade
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23 Feb 2026
SK Telecom outlines mid- to long-term 6G network evolution
A paper on 6G development by South Korean operator highlights direction of infrastructure in the AI era, with vision rooted in fundamental network values such as security, stability and quality
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23 Feb 2026
Improved UK mobile could add £6.6bn to economy
Research finds improved mobile connectivity could deliver massive annual boost to UK economy by enabling tens of thousands of new businesses
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23 Feb 2026
Why crypto agility is key to quantum readiness
With quantum computing threatening current encryption standards, experts call for organisations to achieve crypto agility by managing the lifecycle of certificates and cryptographic keys through automation
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20 Feb 2026
Telefónica activates commercial Edge services in Spain
As part of its Edge Plan in Europe, Spain-based global telco begins marketing business-to-business services in five of the 17 nodes planned for this year supported by FTTH, 5G network and Open Gateway APIs
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20 Feb 2026
WBA publishes initial guidance on artificial intelligence and machine learning for intelligent Wi-Fi
Report from wireless connectivity trade body outlines frameworks and priorities needed to scale intelligent Wi-Fi through artificial intelligence and machine learning without industry fragmentation
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20 Feb 2026
Telefónica accelerates its transformation to autonomous networks
Spain-based global telco reveals progress made in Autonomous Network Journey programme, closing last year with 12 Level 4 use cases driven by the joint work of Spain, Brazil and Germany
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19 Feb 2026
PromptSpy Android malware may exploit Gemini AI
A newly uncovered malware targeting the Android operating system seems to exploit Google’s Gemini GenAI tool to help it maintain persistence
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19 Feb 2026
Artificial intelligence drives autonomous networks, customer service gains
Survey from AI tech leader reveals growing advances of AI in telecoms, underscoring strong AI adoption, impact and investment in the industry
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19 Feb 2026
T-Labs demos commercial viability of quantum networking
The research and development arm of telco Deutsche Telekom has worked with Qunnect to demo quantum networking over 30km of optical fibre
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19 Feb 2026
Cisco, Qunnect claim quantum first with datacentre connectivity
IT and networking giant collaborates with scalable quantum networks firm for what is said to be a successful demonstration of quantum networking connecting a datacentre to two research facilities in New York City
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19 Feb 2026
Ericsson strikes Microsoft, AWS deals for enterprise 5G
Comms tech provider opens Yokohama-based research facility and enters collaborations to make connected PCs easier to deploy and manage remotely as well as boost agentic network operations
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18 Feb 2026
Agentic AI affecting the world of the SOC
While many are tempted to lean on agentic AI, the rush to do so is potentially creating more risk
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18 Feb 2026
VMO2 owners make Substantial acquisition to gain altnet broadband business
Acquisition of UK’s second-largest altnet by broadband major claimed to be able to unlock value of £3.5bn, creating sustainable, scaled network competition and wholesale choice in the UK
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18 Feb 2026
Global 5G standalone dynamic shifts from coverage to capability
Annual study of 5G SA market reveals coverage gap between major economic blocs narrowing by the end of 2025, but with growing signs of more consequential signs of divergent spectrum strategies, investment depth and network optimisation
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18 Feb 2026
HP bets on edge AI and regional investment to power Middle East enterprise transformation
Ertug Ayik, managing director for Middle East and Africa at HP Inc, outlines how on-device artificial intelligence, embedded security and a partner-first model are positioning the company at the heart of MENA’s digital transformation
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17 Feb 2026
Lumen targets AI bottlenecks with cloud gateway and metro expansion
AI network provider introduces enterprise capabilities designed to accelerate data movement across distributed artificial intelligence environments while aiming to lower complexity and cost
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17 Feb 2026
Silverstone takes mobile connectivity to full throttle
Permanent 5G connectivity for fans, race teams and broadcasters comes to the home of British motorsport in major network upgrade from neutral host and private network provider
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17 Feb 2026
Western cyber alliances risk fragmenting in new world order
The conduct of powerful nations is causing knock-on effects in the cyber world as long-standing security frameworks appear increasingly precarious
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17 Feb 2026
Businesses may be caught by government proposals to restrict VPN use
Labour proposals to restrict social media use to people aged 16 and under could have unintended consequences for businesses using virtual private networks
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17 Feb 2026
Rakuten Mobile proposal selected for Jaxa space strategy
Mobile comms provider and University of Tokyo has secured up to £53m in funding from Japan’s national aerospace agency for an R&D project into AI-based next-gen satellite communications
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17 Feb 2026
Linx upgrades Lunar Digital datacentre to full resilient point of presence
Manchester-based datacentre upgrading its network resilience with London Internet Exchange to support network traffic
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17 Feb 2026
Government wages cyber campaign as half the UK’s SMEs are breached
UK government says half of all small businesses have been cyber breached in the recent past as it urges them to ‘lock the door’
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17 Feb 2026
Italian Navy sets sail with Ericsson 5G
Project sees long-range 5G Standalone data communication at sea successfully demonstrated, with on-board connectivity and naval vessel systems tested in real day and night operations
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16 Feb 2026
Myriota introduces satellite-based scalable global asset tracking
Global provider of satellite IoT connectivity unveils long-life asset tracker designed to deliver reliable global visibility beyond the reach of traditional cellular networks and overcome traditional barriers
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13 Feb 2026
Direct-to-device connectivity set to underpin next generation of industrial IoT
Research from satellite comms firm finds D2D connectivity will underpin the next generation of industrial internet of things, with almost all IoT decision-makers set to adopt the technology in the next 18 months
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13 Feb 2026
UK government calls for review into mobile market
UK government creates programme to anticipate how the mobile market, and technologies that underpin it, will evolve over the next decade
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13 Feb 2026
Channel catch-up: News in brief
Catch up on developments this week at Exclusive Networks, Apptio, Nebula Global Services, meshcloud UK and Version 1
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13 Feb 2026
Openreach appoints new chief executive
UK’s leading broadband provider announces that its deputy CEO will succeed incumbent chief executive from 1 April 2026, and that the company looks to maintain pace of full-fibre deployment
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11 Feb 2026
Cisco G300 AI network chip, AgenticOps parry Broadcom, HPE
Cisco's entrée into 102.4 Tbps silicon boasts in-place programmability and new AgenticOps features as enterprise AI infrastructure spending ramps up.
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11 Feb 2026
Cisco shapes up for delivery of critical infrastructure in the AI era
Annual European expo reveals what IT and networking behemoth claims will be a leap forward in AI adoption, with new products encompassing switches, optics, agentic operations and SASE
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10 Feb 2026
Arctic Wolf targets mid-market security gap in APAC
Following the launch of its full portfolio in Malaysia, the SOC provider discusses the security challenges facing lean IT teams, the value of supplier neutrality, and its roadmap for AI and ransomware protection
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10 Feb 2026
Cisco: Agentic AI is going mainstream
Cisco rolls out products and enhancements to react to the increased demand for AI tools that are sparking investments in both infrastructure and security
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10 Feb 2026
HPE goes for gold with Winter Olympics network performance
Networking firm reveals role played by its legacy business and that of acquired companies as the official network equipment hardware partner for Milano Cortina 2026, connecting venues, athletes, media and operational systems
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10 Feb 2026
Singapore mounts largest ever cyber operation to oust APT actor
Operation Cyber Guardian mobilised over 100 defenders to neutralise UNC3886, which infiltrated Singtel, StarHub, M1 and Simba networks, operators issue joint pledge on defence-in-depth
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09 Feb 2026
As space gets crowded, cyber threats from jamming to stalker satellites loom large
Experts at the inaugural CYSAT Asia in Singapore warn of the urgency of securing space assets amid growing geopolitical tensions and supply chain vulnerabilities
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06 Feb 2026
Channel catch-up: News in brief
Developments this week at Insight, Westcon-Comstor, Infinigate UKI, Assured Data Protection and TP-Link, and Palo Alto Networks
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06 Feb 2026
Private LTE/5G networks reached 6,500 deployments in 2025
Analysis of private 5G market finds steadily growing market that is increasingly driven by organic demand from end users, with WAN and enterprise segments of near equal worth
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06 Feb 2026
Mitel emphasises consultancy and vertical expertise
Comms player Mitel introduces unified partner programme with increased enablement and a focus on differentiation
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06 Feb 2026
Virgin Media O2 accelerates automation across mobile network
UK telco teams with cloud-first tech modernisation firm to deploy AI-driven automation technology to minimise downtime across mobile network, resolve issues faster and anticipating faults before escalation
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05 Feb 2026
Hyundai Motor Group and Vodafone IoT deploy connected cars across MENA region
Internet of things division of leading European telco partners with Korean motor giant to power connected cars in five countries across the Middle East, claiming reliable and secure in-car connectivity that is fully compliant with regional laws
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05 Feb 2026
ISE 2026: Maxhub unveils partnerships, products to enrich unified collaboration
Provider of integrated commercial display and unified communications takes advantage of enterprise AV expo to announce further collaborations with tech leaders to create enhanced multimedia experiences
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05 Feb 2026
Telna launches $100m travel eSIM growth fund
Telna unveils investment fund to provide minority capital investment for eSIM startups, the first of which focuses on MVNOs and travel apps
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03 Feb 2026
Broadcom claims enterprise Wi-Fi 8 first
Unified, wireless-first architecture based on latest wireless standard designed to address rising demand for hybrid work, and deliver performance, efficiency and security for next-gen enterprise networking
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03 Feb 2026
Gigabit accelerates across metro, rural UK
Rapid onset of gigabit broadband access across all parts of the UK bears fruit as country’s largest rural full-fibre provider marks milestone for Project Gigabit, while London-based ISP posts landmark revenues
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03 Feb 2026
5G and Wi-Fi battle for dominance in APAC
Analysis from Opensignal reveals that the Asia-Pacific region is no longer converging on a single connectivity model, with some markets pivoting to Wi-Fi while others double down on mobile
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03 Feb 2026
EE, Three claim UK’s best mobile internet performance in 2025
Analysis of mobile internet connection data in the UK shows traditional market dominance by BT-owned mobile company challenged by new rival set for infrastructure boost after recent merger
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02 Feb 2026
Vodafone IoT, Skylo bring NTN NB-IoT connectivity to global users
In a ‘notable’ step in enabling the next wave of internet of things solutions, the IoT division of telco teams with non-terrestrial network provider to deliver satellite-based narrowband connectivity
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02 Feb 2026
Sluggish UK security growth offset elsewhere in Europe
The European market as a whole saw cypher security sales increase last year, even with a couple of the leading territories underperforming
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30 Jan 2026
Channel catch-up: News in brief
Developments this week at Redsquid, BCS Consultancy, Evolve IP, ANS, Synaxon, TD Synnex, Advania and Guardz
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30 Jan 2026
Ex-directors of firm linked to Satoshi Nakamoto imposter sue over whistleblowing retaliation claims
Two former directors of London tech company nChain, associated with a computer scientist who falsely claimed to be bitcoin inventor Satoshi Nakamoto, have told an employment tribunal they were dismissed in retaliation for whistleblowing
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29 Jan 2026
Forward Networks claims first network digital twin for enterprises
Network operations platform capability pairs agentic AI operations with network digital twin to enable NetOps and SecOps teams to ask complex questions, understand network behaviour and validate outcomes
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29 Jan 2026
Security now one of the UK’s fastest-growing career paths
The number of people working in the cyber security field has almost trebled in the 2020s, with one cyber professional for every 68 businesses in the UK
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28 Jan 2026
UK competition regulator looks into Google’s AI search
The CMA has proposed a number of steps to ensure publishers are treated fairly by search engine giant Google in regards to its AI Overview function
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28 Jan 2026
Platforms must adapt to IoT demand to support eSim growth
Research on embedded subscriber identity module markets reveal rapid growth and shifting consumer attitudes, with sustained growth especially in internet of things use cases
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28 Jan 2026
Netmore claims Actility acquisition to herald transformation of Massive IoT
Acquisition creates largest operator of long-range WAN technology standard to accelerate massive IoT adoption and add key US comms service provider to ecosystem supporting extended IoT connectivity using satellites
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27 Jan 2026
AO implements Mist AI-native wireless network
Retailer’s wireless network looks to enable smarter, faster customer service and business operations to maintain competitive agility in a dynamic market
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27 Jan 2026
LevelBlue seals tie-up with Fortra
Acquisitive managed security service player continues to add depth to its capabilities
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27 Jan 2026
GSMA transforms Formula E circuit into 5G testbed
Global mobile trade association highlights initiative showcasing how mobile connectivity performs in real-world, high-pressure environments
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27 Jan 2026
Public safety broadband spending to exceed $6bn by 2028
Positive outlook of safety connectivity coincides with ‘meaningful’ progress in addressing challenge of direct mode/device-to-device comms, bridging last major hurdle in the transition from LMR systems to 3GPP
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27 Jan 2026
Three-quarters of UK IT teams beset by outages due to missing alerts
Splunk finds 75% of UK IT teams had outages from missed alerts in 2025, driven by alert fatigue and tool sprawl. Collaboration between cyber and observability teams can help
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27 Jan 2026
Restaurant industry gets taste for IoT
Back-of-house reliability emerges as a critical driver of front-of-house performance and profitability as restaurant industry puts IoT on the menu
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26 Jan 2026
Spanish court acquits suspects denied access to ‘raw’ Sky ECC intercepts in landmark decision
Prosecutors have been told they cannot rely on intercept evidence from the Sky ECC encrypted phone network in the absence of other evidence, unless they disclose the raw intercept data to defendants in decision that could have a significant impact on future prosecutions
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26 Jan 2026
The Cisco 360 channel programme has arrived
After almost a year and a half of preparing its channel, the networking giant’s partner programme is finally here
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26 Jan 2026
Chiba University unveils algorithm to reduce blockchain delay in IoT networks
Researchers develop a lightweight algorithm designed to reorganise network connections to enable secure, low-latency data sharing potentially accelerating secure, real-time data sharing across large-scale IoT ecosystems
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23 Jan 2026
Ruckus gears up for networking partnership with TGR Haas F1 Team
Vistance Networks-owned communications technology provider becomes official networking partner of the TGR Haas F1 Team, delivering purpose‑driven, AI‑enhanced connectivity across team headquarters, trackside operations and hospitality
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22 Jan 2026
Airbus, Keysight collaborate on sovereign, standardised 5G NTN
Design, emulation and test services firm embarks on partnership with aerospace manufacturer giant to explore how 5G non-terrestrial networks can operate from low Earth orbit while remaining interoperable with terrestrial networks
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22 Jan 2026
2025 a record year for CityFibre
Full-fibre platform provider posts financial and operational update for the year ended 31 December 2025, showing unprecedented customer growth, revenue and profitability
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22 Jan 2026
Vodafone, Netcompany aim to deliver global travel eSIM at scale
Telco teams with IT systems provider to launch embedded subscriber identity module platform offering borderless connectivity for global travellers
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22 Jan 2026
ESA invests in Swissto12 to accelerate European spacecom sovereignty
European Space Agency member states commit funding towards advanced satellite systems and RF products provider in partnership project supporting development and industrialisation of spacecraft
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22 Jan 2026
Mid-sized customers go it alone with security
Research from Advania raises the worrying prospect that a portion of users are missing out on the expertise the channel can provide around security
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22 Jan 2026
Dell Technologies Forum Dubai highlights AI as the next great economic accelerator
At its flagship regional event, Dell Technologies set out how AI leadership, data readiness and skills development are shaping digital transformation across the UAE and the wider Middle East
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22 Jan 2026
Wireless Broadband Alliance looks to boost enterprise private 5G security
Global wireless communications association report outlines unified security framework and guidelines to help enterprises integrate private 5G into existing IT
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21 Jan 2026
UK and China reach out across cyber no-man's land
London and Beijing have supposedly conducted high-level talks seeking to establish a joint security forum to help de-escalate potential cyber flashpoints, according to reports
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21 Jan 2026
Northamber names Spence as group managing director
Distributor continues to bring in wise heads to help bolster its ambitions to grow its market position
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21 Jan 2026
E& enterprise brings agentic AI to MENAT
A strategic partnership introduces autonomous, governance-by-design artificial intelligence as enterprises in the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey move from experimentation to real-world impact
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20 Jan 2026
UK public sector, CNI in Russian hacktivist crosshairs
Hacktivists aligned to the Russian state are ramping up their targeting of UK organisations with denial of service attacks
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20 Jan 2026
G42 introduces Digital Embassies framework for sovereign AI
The framework enables governments to deploy artificial intelligence securely and at scale, while maintaining full legal authority over data and systems, regardless of the location of the infrastructure
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20 Jan 2026
Three Sweden launches commercial 5G SA network
Leading Swedish operator implements end-to-end 5G standalone network with focus on enterprises in urban areas and the fixed wireless access broadband market
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20 Jan 2026
Openreach puts a stop to copper for another million UK premises
A year before PSTN deadline approaches, BT broadband provision division maintains momentum of national upgrade transition plan
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20 Jan 2026
Swedish government software developer counters poor health apps claim
As national election season approaches, political opponents of Sweden’s lead coalition party make hay of survey that claims unsatisfactory health apps deter doctor visits
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20 Jan 2026
Digital Realty enters Malaysia with acquisition of Cyberjaya datacentre
The datacentre provider expands Southeast Asian footprint beyond Singapore and Jakarta, acquiring a connectivity hub in Cyberjaya with plans for a 14MW campus to support regional AI and cloud workloads