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18 Jul 2025
News brief: Cyberattack trends signal security arms race
Check out the latest security news from the Informa TechTarget team.
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18 Jul 2025
Data-driven AI: how AWS partners and customers operate
From the Ocean Cleanup to Dine Brands, a key factor is driving how these enterprises apply AWS’ technology to their applications and needs.
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18 Jul 2025
Entities report several large healthcare data breaches to OCR
Millions of individuals were impacted by the most recent healthcare data breaches reported to HHS.
Networking News from the past 365 days
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18 Jul 2025
Soracom unveils Connectivity Hypervisor to expand IoT flexibility
IoT technology and services provider takes step towards intelligent connectivity management, giving deployments ‘unprecedented’ flexibility and control over cellular connectivity
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18 Jul 2025
Sizewell C deploys VodafoneThree dedicated 5G
UK operator inks strategic agreement as a tier one contractor for currently underway nuclear power station project deploying dedicated 5G masts and fibre installations, ensuring Wi-Fi, LAN and WAN connectivity
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18 Jul 2025
Exertis Enterprise looks to life after sale of IT business
Enterprise-focused business was not part of the sale earlier this week and continues to operate under the DCC Technology umbrella
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18 Jul 2025
Channel catch-up: News in brief
Catch up on developments this week at Apogee, Westcon-Comstor, BlueSnap, SoftwareONE and ISS
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18 Jul 2025
Barracuda: Security opportunities and challenges out there for MSPs
Survey of the market reveals many SME customers are working with the channel, and are prepared to spend to keep themselves protected
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18 Jul 2025
European 5G suffers from fragmentation, two-speed competitiveness
Carrot-and-stick mix of spectrum management, subsidies and coverage obligations sees Northern and Southern territories lead in European 5G availability
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17 Jul 2025
European cyber cops target NoName057(16) DDoS network
A Europol operation has succeeded in disrupting a pro-Russian hacktivist network accused of conducting DDoS cyber attacks on targets in Ukraine and Europe
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17 Jul 2025
NetBox Labs raises $35m to modernise infrastructure operations
Significant investment in second funding round as core platform’s adoption said to be ‘exploding’ as companies race to better deploy, manage and secure business-critical networks and infrastructure
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17 Jul 2025
UK government-funded mobile mast upgrades mark milestone in Wales
Latest development in £1.3bn mobile upgrade scheme sees upgrade of existing mobile masts which previously only connected EE customers and anyone making 999 calls
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17 Jul 2025
ASEAN’s first driverless bus service debuts in Singapore
The fully autonomous shuttle will operate at Resorts World Sentosa, marking a significant step in Singapore’s push to integrate autonomous vehicles into its public transport network
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17 Jul 2025
Lack of automation hinders UK fibre industry
Study highlights how long-established manual workflows and fragmented processes are delaying time to revenue and compounding operational costs
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17 Jul 2025
LG adds extra gear to automotive content platform for Kia
Electronics giant’s Automotive Content Platform to power in-car streaming for European models of all-electric SUV, marking an expansion of in-car experience to key region following successful deployments in Korea
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16 Jul 2025
Hackbots biggest cloud security risk, slashing attack times to minutes
With cyber criminals using automated tools to steal data in minutes, organisations must focus on runtime protection and automated responses to combat the rising threat from AI and misconfigured cloud assets
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16 Jul 2025
Meta AI training will be challenged at Europe’s highest court, says data protection chief
The data protection commissioner for Hamburg believes Meta’s AI training should be stopped
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16 Jul 2025
UK mobile, broadband outpace delivery targets
Second year of government department said to be driving the UK’s leading position in science and technology, and makes clear the success of current broadband roll-out plans
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16 Jul 2025
Securonix tackles security data deluge with AI-driven platform
As security data volumes grow and security budgets tighten, Securonix is betting on its AI-driven platform to help businesses manage threats cost-effectively, says its CEO
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15 Jul 2025
Memphis Light, Gas and Water deploys private 5G for grid modernisation
Collaboration said to mark a milestone in building a smarter, more resilient and future-ready utility infrastructure with private 5G wireless network to modernise comms, cyber defence and operations
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15 Jul 2025
SailGP unfurls private, public 5G connectivity across UK event sites
Leading UK operator and comms tech provider forge partnership with global racing championship that will see its 5G Standalone network slicing capabilities deliver real-time communications, telemetry and live video
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15 Jul 2025
Security distie e92plus sparks off division with Scalefusion
Security distributor e92plus makes launch signing of its emerging technologies operation by bringing UEM player Scalefusion on board
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15 Jul 2025
Enhanced mobile connectivity takes flight at Manchester Airport
Passengers to UK’s third busiest airport now served by enhanced indoor wireless network coverage and capacity, especially when the outdoor signal from cell towers doesn’t effectively penetrate into buildings
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15 Jul 2025
UK government adds funding for connected and automated mobility
Funding added for UK connected and automated mobility pathfinder programme that addresses the challenges of bringing CAM vehicles to market
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14 Jul 2025
Potential £230bn boost from improved UK mobile coverage
Economic study calls for UK government to support acceleration in investment in mobile networks through reforming planning laws and significantly increasing the availability of spectrum for operators to reap huge financial rewards
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14 Jul 2025
EXA unveils high-capacity fibre route for key Euro business centres
Dedicated digital infrastructure platform provider expands its current reach, deploying new high-capacity 1,200 km fibre connection route from London to Frankfurt, Amsterdam and Brussels.
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14 Jul 2025
CityFibre to gain more than £2bn in financing round
CityFibre reveals cash injection to ‘supercharge’ next phase of growth and to boost UK economy through large-scale deployment of 10Gbps XGS-PON network
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14 Jul 2025
Nokia network APIs available on Google Cloud Marketplace
Comms tech provider’s applications programming interface now available on Marketplace, specifically quality of service on demand, number verification and device location verification
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11 Jul 2025
EU broadband challengers warn of fixed connectivity monopolies
Non-incumbent EU fixed broadband providers raise alarm at proposed legislation, insisting that regulatory certainty is needed to drive investment in connectivity
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11 Jul 2025
Pobl Group builds on managed SD-WAN for housing development
Three-year contract for managed software-defined wide area network service follows merger creating Wales’s largest housing association
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11 Jul 2025
London Underground expands 4G, 5G coverage
More sections of the Tube gain high-speed mobile coverage as roll-out of 4G and 5G continues along further stretches of the Northern, Piccadilly and Victoria lines
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11 Jul 2025
European 5G landscape “on a rollercoaster”
Research finds impact of spectrum availability across Europe leading to disparity of 5G download speeds with increases in the use of the 3.5GHz spectrum strongly correlating with faster 5G downloads
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11 Jul 2025
AWS bolsters security tools to help customers manage AI risks
Amazon Web Services has unveiled new and updated security services, including container-level threat detection and a unified command centre, to help organisations build and secure artificial intelligence applications
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10 Jul 2025
UK and France forge closer cyber, tech research ties
The navigation and timing systems used by power suppliers and emergency services to run their operations will fall in scope of an Anglo-French research pact that will also foster development in AI and supercomputing
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10 Jul 2025
Oxfordshire County Council completes GigaHubs project
Partnership between business-dedicated network provider and local authority brings to fruition vision of a ‘smart county’ that will see gigabit-capable connectivity deployed at rural public buildings, such as schools, GP surgeries and libraries
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10 Jul 2025
AI-RAN Alliance draws more than 100 members in first year
Global consortium aiming to accelerate the integration of artificial intelligence into radio access networks passes milestone over the course of first 12 months and adds leading European telco to its ranks
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09 Jul 2025
Fleet-wide Starlink Wi-Fi takes off at Virgin Atlantic
Elon Musk-led satellite operator engaged to provide leading UK airline with ‘the fastest, most reliable connectivity in the sky’ with ‘no-charge’ streaming quality and gate-to-gate connectivity in all cabins
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09 Jul 2025
Mini gets into gear with Transatel to drive connected car services
NTT subsidiary teams up with BMW Group division to enable connected car services for vehicles across 27 countries in Europe and deliver a more connected automotive ecosystem
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09 Jul 2025
Ofcom: use comms regulation to drive innovation
As it looks to boost British business by achieving its ambitions in connectivity, UK comms regulator outlines three key areas to prioritise
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09 Jul 2025
Three-quarters of UK champion continued broadband infrastructure investment
Study from trade association for organisations building and delivering UK’s internet services finds almost half of Brits would sooner give up the gym than lose web access, but also highlights a need for real partnership and bolder action to bridge the digital divide
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09 Jul 2025
Ingram Micro ransomware attack contained and remediated
Distributor shares update on efforts made to recover from the attack that hit the business late last week
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08 Jul 2025
UK among worst performers in Europe for fundamental 5G metrics
Study from mobile network testing firm uncovers gaps in UK 5G performance compared with European leaders, with ‘significant’ disparity between theoretical population coverage and the daily reality for millions of users
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08 Jul 2025
Interview: Steve Riley, head of IT operations and service management, Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1
As the British Grand Prix rolled into Silverstone for the annual jamboree of Formula One motor racing, we caught up with the Mercedes F1 team to find out how technology has advanced in the year since the last race
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08 Jul 2025
Market remains challenging for distribution
Review of Q2 from Context indicates that it is a mixed picture for disties across Western Europe
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08 Jul 2025
Vodafone sees Glastonbury mobile data traffic usage rise 25%
Official connectivity partner of the UK’s leading music festival reveals massive year-on-year uptick in mobile data traffic, and strong demand for official app and embedded subscriber identity module offer
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07 Jul 2025
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison, Nokia reduce energy demand and support AI comms
Comms tech provider’s autonomous networks portfolio deployed to enable Asian operator to shut idle and unused radio equipment automatically during low network demand periods
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07 Jul 2025
Altnet calls on UK comms regulator to prevent rural broadband stagnation
Northern Ireland broadband supplier calls on Ofcom to cut charges applied by market leader regarding use of communications poles. Meanwhile, leading English altnet is hit by fine for its installed comms apparatus in Birmingham City area
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07 Jul 2025
Boldyn Networks accelerates vision with new CEO, Smart Mobile Labs rebrand
Leading neutral host provider bolsters European presence with new European leadership structure including CEO and CTO, as well as integration of Smart Mobile Labs under core banner
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04 Jul 2025
O2 boosts 4G, 5G network capacity
Ahead of the forthcoming holiday rush this summer, leading UK operator announces mobile upgrades in over 13,000 Scottish postcodes
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04 Jul 2025
Boost for European space sovereignty as Open Cosmos gets Connected
Open Cosmos acquires Portuguese startup Connected to offer affordable, standardised IoT services from space, with the firm claiming a 100% mission success rate in orbit across all its satellite missions
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04 Jul 2025
Dassault Systèmes accelerates virtual twin offer with Ascon Qube acquisition
Leading engineering technology provider acquires core technology to advance its virtual twin strategy for factories, with AI-powered, SaaS-ready tech set to enable software-defined automation at the machine level
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04 Jul 2025
boxxe bolsters position with CAE buy
Channel consolidation continues, with Cisco and Microsoft partner snapped up in the latest deal
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04 Jul 2025
Orange France, Samsung establish vRAN, Open RAN first pilot
Samsung and Orange France partner to progress open radio access network tech from lab to field, further exploring the performance maturity and operational effectiveness of open, virtualised RAN
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03 Jul 2025
Glastonbury hits higher note for mobile performance
Data from mobile network performance analyst shows mobile quality at UK’s leading music festival rising across the board each year, but with much variance between individual operators
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03 Jul 2025
Antonio Neri views HPE and Juniper tie-up as a channel positive
With the deal finally given approval, the HPE boss describes his initial thoughts about what it will mean for partners
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03 Jul 2025
VodafoneThree and Currys ink exclusive multiyear partnership
Newly merged telco seals exclusive multiyear partnership with UK omnichannel retailer of technology products and services to become its sole mobile network operator and expand mobile broadband
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03 Jul 2025
Space comms reaches commercialisation inflection point
Study finds satellite communications industry gaining altitude with commercialisation increasing apace, especially in enterprise IoT
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02 Jul 2025
Arista buys VeloCloud from Broadcom
Arista fills a gap in its portfolio with VeloCloud's SD-WAN capabilities.
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02 Jul 2025
Google fixes type confusion flaw in Chrome browser
An actively exploited type confusion vulnerability in the Google Chrome web browser needs immediate attention from users
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02 Jul 2025
Network failures see third of UK businesses lose £4m a year
Research finds as many as half of UK businesses have been forced to urgently re-evaluate their tech infrastructure following a wave of high-profile IT outages
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02 Jul 2025
Digital Catapult claims milestone in UK advanced connectivity landscape
Deep tech innovation organisation awarded accreditation as the UK’s only European Open Testing and Integration Centre.
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02 Jul 2025
Dutch study uncovers cognitive biases undermining cyber security board decisions
Dutch research reveals how cognitive biases can lead to catastrophic security decisions
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02 Jul 2025
Ericsson recommits to UK 6G research programme
Global tech provider offers commitment to UK government in driving research and playing an active role in shaping the technologies and standards that will define 6G
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02 Jul 2025
GlobalLogic, Volvo Cars drive future of automotive mobility
Partnership to take advantage of global delivery engine, deep industry expertise and scalable distributed model to design and build software-upgradable applications across connected vehicle’s entire lifecycle
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02 Jul 2025
Virgin Media O2 boosts mobile network through Vodafone spectrum acquisition
Details released of spectrum transfer agreement between leading UK telcos, which is expected to materially enhance Virgin Media O2’s network position and improve connectivity experience of businesses across the country
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01 Jul 2025
Openreach adds 21 locations in broadband upgrade footprint
UK’s largest broadband network provider makes significant addition to infrastructure, staying on track to make full-fibre gigabit available to 30 million premises in all corners of the UK by 2030
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01 Jul 2025
HPE's Mottram touts key Aruba Networking AI advancements
The infrastructure company is injecting AI throughout its business, including its networking arm, which will harness the power of agentic AI.
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30 Jun 2025
DOJ clears road for HPE's $14B Juniper Networks acquisition
Juniper is now part of HPE. To close the deal, HPE agreed to sell off its Instant On wireless networking business and license source code for Juniper's Mist AIOps software.
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30 Jun 2025
Netgear looks to channel to drive business division growth
Networking player Netgear keen to build on momentum in sales to a growing SME customer base
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27 Jun 2025
Citrix Bleed 2 under active attack, reports suggest
Days after news emerged of a Citrix NetScaler flaw comparable in its scope and severity to 2023’s infamous Citrix Bleed, there are already clear indicators that threat actors are taking advantage of the critical vulnerability
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26 Jun 2025
Next phase of fintech reflected in strong financials, says World Economic Forum
Digital-powered finance firms might not be growing their customer base as fast as the immediate post-pandemic period, but revenue and profits are strong
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26 Jun 2025
UK rail network gets on track for enhanced connectivity
Partnership between UK rail infrastructure provider and communications firm aims to boost 4G/5G connectivity on trains and in stations, tackle signal blackspots in tunnels, and pave the way for train performance improvements across Britain
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26 Jun 2025
Aviva Stadium upgrades 5G infrastructure
Ireland’s premier sporting venue upgrades communications infrastructure to offer 5G capability claiming to have improved significantly mobile performance, coverage and capacity
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26 Jun 2025
AI competitiveness maxing out US bandwidth
Research finds growing demand to bring compute and data closer to the edge for real-time performance. Hyperscalers and datacentres are securing dense metro networks to support AI inference and regional interconnects
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25 Jun 2025
Swisscom claims world first with sovereign SASE connectivity service
SASE applied at heart of leading Swiss telco’s converged networking and cyber security offering to deliver customised, advanced networking and security services directly from its own infrastructure
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25 Jun 2025
Latest Citrix vulnerability could be every bit as bad as Citrix Bleed
A Citrix NetScaler flaw that was quietly patched earlier in June is gathering widespread attention after experts noted strong similarities to the Citrix Bleed vulnerability that caused chaos in late 2023
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25 Jun 2025
Channel still key to plugging security expertise gaps
Analyses of the state of ransomware by Sophos and from the NCC Group underlines the continuing need for partners to aid customers
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25 Jun 2025
Satellite data to drive innovation in UK public services
UK Space Agency announces £2.5m funding for research into applications for the use of satellite data to help transform the delivery of public services
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25 Jun 2025
Thames Freeport lands multisite private 5G network
Verizon Business and Nokia to deliver multiple dedicated infrastructures to enhance port operations with AI-driven data analytics, autonomous vehicle control and real-time logistics orchestration
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25 Jun 2025
Brightspeed, Calix conclude ‘innovative, seamless’ 50G-PON test
US broadband and telecommunications services provider’s technology advancement centre tests passive optical fibre network capabilities that it says will support rapid, scalable growth today and for years to come
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25 Jun 2025
Arelion upgrades Scandinavian network to support AI ‘superhighway’
IP backbone and diverse connectivity services provider deploys 1.6Tbps and scalable 400G coherent pluggable optics for network between Oslo, Stockholm and Copenhagen
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24 Jun 2025
FWA flies with global 5G subs set to near three billion by end of 2025
This year’s edition of analysis of mobile communications sector highlights a significant shift in how service providers are monetising 5G, particularly through fixed wireless access, and points to a dramatic increase in 5G traffic over the next five years
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24 Jun 2025
Zopa Bank launches current account earlier than expected
Zopa launches its UK current account, five years after reinventing itself as a challenger bank
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24 Jun 2025
Westcon-Comstor marks 40th birthday with look ahead
Distributor outlines the main trends that are shaping the channel as it plans to share more insights to prepare partners for the future
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24 Jun 2025
CMA consults on Google’s search dominance
The Competition and Markets Authority is consulting on whether Google should be designated with strategic market status
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23 Jun 2025
Widening Middle Eastern war increases cyber risk
With the entry of the US into the widening Middle Eastern conflict, cyber risk is likely to increase across the board
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23 Jun 2025
Industrial strategy: Takeaways for UK tech innovations
Labour wants to put the UK at the forefront of tech innovation. Its industrial strategy offers a funding boost for tech and lighter-touch regulation
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23 Jun 2025
Eutelsat secures €1.35bn to expand satellite offer
Contemplated major capital increase designed to secure Eutelsat’s long-term strategic vision has been anchored by the French state and other reference shareholders
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23 Jun 2025
Autonomous vehicle technology market set to roll
Research from internet of things specialist analyst projects rapid adoption of autonomous vehicle technology over the next five years.
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20 Jun 2025
European satellite operators take comms services to higher orbit
Kyivstar advances direct-to-cell services in Ukraine with Starlink integration and regulatory approval for testing, while Constellation Technologies and Operations announces the imminent launch of its first regenerative 5G mmWave payload
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20 Jun 2025
ITS wins dark fibre contract to boost Carmarthenshire connectivity
Latest step in Welsh connectivity programme sees major contract to provide fibre to underpin the expanding needs of digital services in communities that rely on effective, secure and high-capacity infrastructure
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20 Jun 2025
AR/VR headset market reaching ‘critical tipping point’
Research finds marked uptick in immersive technologies market with 18.1% year-on-year growth fuelled by immersive and versatile experiences, with future growth anticipated to be driven by mixed and extended reality
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19 Jun 2025
Nokia launches autonomous network fabric
Nokia’s platform aims to accelerate full network automation in an open, cloud-native, multi-supplier environment including telco-trained models, integrated security, and AI apps for automation workflows
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19 Jun 2025
Inca warns of ‘unjustified’ Openreach prominence in comms review
Trade association for UK’s independent broadband providers urges regulator to ensure forthcoming legislation secures the future of infrastructure investment, fosters regulatory consistency and promotes a fair and competitive landscape
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19 Jun 2025
University of Oulu shows machine vision can replace expert presence
Leading Finnish university and tech hub reveals advances in immersive augmented reality technologies to support remote work and operations and address unique challenges and skill shortages of northern regions
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19 Jun 2025
UBS employee data leaked after cyber attack on supplier
UBS and fellow Swiss bank Pictet have been affected by a cyber attack on a procurement service provider
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19 Jun 2025
Brazil’s defence, public safety agencies unify comms with federal network
Comms service to integrate existing land mobile radio networks with broadband technology to strengthen collaboration for national security in key Latin America territory
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18 Jun 2025
Enterprise LAN sector rebounding
After period of volatility, local area network arena shows stabilisation in market dynamics as Wi-Fi standards drive significant adoption of technology from leaders such as Cisco, HPE Aruba, Ubiquiti, Huawei and Juniper Networks
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18 Jun 2025
BT Wholesale: Making the switch to digital
In a Q&A session, the telco giant’s managing director of BT Wholesale shares the priorities of its partners
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18 Jun 2025
Nokia, Telstra team for network API development
Comms tech provider partners with Australia’s leading telco to give developers access to network APIs to create enterprise applications, including managing network traffic during large events and prioritising connectivity for critical services
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18 Jun 2025
New era of connectivity required to unlock power of AI
Leading comms tech provider’s report reveals how outdated connectivity is restricting businesses’ ability to capitalise on emerging technologies such as AI
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18 Jun 2025
EVS: Gothenburg Wireless Charging project expands with new station
Smart city ecosystem in Sweden’s second city gains extra juice and mileage with boost to inductive wireless charging technology for commercial fleets and autonomous vehicle systems
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16 Jun 2025
Cellular IoT module revenues show double-digit growth over 2024
Research shows internet of things is continuously evolving and expanding into new domains, and that by the end of 2024, approximately 4.3 billion devices were connected to wide area networks based on cellular or LPWA technologies