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14 Nov 2025
Early adopters of agentic AI for customer service offer advice
By Don FluckingerTwo successful early adopters of Salesforce's agentic AI have molded it to customer service business needs.
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14 Nov 2025
News brief: Agentic AI disrupts security, for better or worse
By Staff reportCheck out the latest security news from the Informa TechTarget team.
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14 Nov 2025
Kubernetes AI progress in 2025 and the road ahead
By Beth PariseauPresentations at KubeCon 2025 detailed efforts since last year's conference to enhance support for AI on Kubernetes platforms and previewed what's ahead.
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13 Dec 2024
Record levels of data consumption on VMO2 networks
By Joe O’HalloranResearch from UK comms provider shows as British workers returned to the office in 2024, its network dealt with record levels of data consumption, including an 8.1% rise in broadband usage and a 9% uplift year-on-year on mobile data
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12 Dec 2024
Nokia and Motorola integrate drone tech for public safety and mission-critical industries
By Joe O’HalloranAI-enabled 4G/5G drone-in-a-box solution to offer enhanced situational awareness, remote operations and faster decision-making to help first responder agencies and industries
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11 Dec 2024
Russia focuses cyber attacks on Ukraine rather than West despite rising tension
By Bill GoodwinComputer Weekly talks to GCHQ’s National Cyber Security Centre operations director Paul Chichester and former NCSC chief executive Ciaran Martin on Russia, China and Salt Typhoon
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10 Dec 2024
Dangerous CLFS and LDAP flaws stand out on Patch Tuesday
By Alex ScroxtonMicrosoft has fixed over 70 CVEs in its final Patch Tuesday update of the year, and defenders should prioritise a zero-day in the Common Log File System Driver, and another impactful flaw in the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol
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10 Dec 2024
Top IT predictions in APAC in 2025
By Aaron TanEnterprises across the Asia-Pacific region are expected to focus on securing their AI workloads, invest in energy efficient infrastructure and rethink their platform strategy, among other tech trends in the new year
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10 Dec 2024
Starlink traffic continues to skyrocket
By Joe O’HalloranConnectivity cloud company’s 2024 Year in Review shows rapid growth of SpaceX services and mobile connectivity
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06 Dec 2024
Trains delayed due to ‘nationwide fault’ with comms system
By Sebastian Klovig SkeltonA fault instigated by the installation of new hardware at a major communications hub hindered the ability of train drivers and signallers to automatically log in to onboard radio communications system
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06 Dec 2024
TfL cyber attack cost over £30m to date
By Alex ScroxtonTfL provides more detail on the financial impact of the September 2024 cyber attack that crippled several of its online systems
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06 Dec 2024
Zero trust and AI driving observability interest
By Simon QuickeFor channel partners wondering where there should be pockets of revenue next year, there is a case to be made for deep observability
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06 Dec 2024
Zero trust and AI driving observability interest
By Simon QuickeFor channel partners wondering where there should be pockets of revenue next year, there is a case to be made for deep observability
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05 Dec 2024
Government agencies urged to use encrypted messaging after Chinese Salt Typhoon hack
By Bill GoodwinChinese hacking of US telecom networks raises questions about the exploitation by hostile hacking groups of government backdoors to provide lawful access to telecoms services
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05 Dec 2024
UK government set to hit target for 85% gigabit broadband coverage in 2025
By Bryan GlickThe latest figures for full-fibre broadband roll-out from telecoms watchdog Ofcom show 83% of the country now has access to gigabit connectivity – even if many households are yet to use it
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05 Dec 2024
CMA gives Vodafone-Three merger green light
By Cliff SaranThe deal is on. Now Ofcom will need to ensure Vodafone-Three doesn’t raise consumer or wholesale mobile network prices
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05 Dec 2024
Sateliot closes €30m financing with EIB for satellite IoT
By Joe O’HalloranLong-term lending institution of the European Union announces first venture debt operation with Spanish space company to aid internet of things connectivity
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05 Dec 2024
Exclusive Networks deepens commitment to Netskope
By Simon QuickeLaunch of managed services and training options follow just weeks after the distributor gained skills via the Cloudrise buy
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04 Dec 2024
Shared digital gateway was source of three NHS ransomware attacks
By Alex ScroxtonAlder Hey children’s hospital confirms ransomware operators accessed its systems through a shared digital gateway, but is standing firm in the face of the gang’s demands
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04 Dec 2024
WBBA sets out roadmap for next-generation broadband
By Joe O’HalloranGlobal connectivity association warns of pressing need for investment, legislation and deployment plans to enable the migration towards all-fibre broadband networks for next-gen internet
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04 Dec 2024
Vodafone UK, eSIM Go look to remove MVNO barriers to entry
By Joe O’HalloranEmbedded subscriber identity module provider and operator look to allow organisations with subscription model able to provide UK mobile services via rapid, automated MVNO-in-a-box enablement without upfront risk, cost or commitment
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04 Dec 2024
Nordics move to deepen cyber security cooperation
By Gerard O'DwyerNordic countries are increasing collaboration on cyber security amid more sophisticated and aggressive attacks
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04 Dec 2024
ITU launches advisory body to support submarine comms cable resilience
By Joe O’HalloranAlliance created with mission statement that strengthening resilience of submarine cable networks – such as recently damaged C-Lion1 – is key to digital connectivity and economies
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04 Dec 2024
Neos Networks and CityFibre expand partnership to boost Ethernet availability
By Joe O’HalloranEnhanced collaboration increases access to leading independent network provider’s national high-capacity Ethernet solutions, looking to offer more competitive connectivity options for businesses across the UK
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03 Dec 2024
US updates telco security guidance after mass Chinese hack
By Alex ScroxtonFollowing the widespread Salt Typhoon hacks of US telecoms operators including AT&T and Verizon, CISA and partner agencies have launched refreshed security guidance for network engineers and defenders alike
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03 Dec 2024
Westcon-Comstor adds Juniper Networks to AWS Marketplace options
By Simon QuickeDistributor continues to widen the services it can offer via the cloud giant’s platform
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03 Dec 2024
Arista simplifies switching to its campus network
By Antone GonsalvesArista says companies can switch to its campus network while holding on to legacy stacked switches.
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02 Dec 2024
APAC businesses face cyber onslaught
By Stephen WithersThe Asia-Pacific region is a cyber security hotspot, enduring significantly more cyber attacks than the global average, with AI-powered threats and skills shortages exacerbating the problem
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02 Dec 2024
NCSC boss calls for ‘sustained vigilance’ in an aggressive world
By Alex ScroxtonNCSC CEO Richard Horne is to echo wider warnings about the growing number and severity of cyber threats facing the UK as he launches the security body’s eighth annual report
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02 Dec 2024
Bin lorries drive Scotland’s largest mobile network study
By Joe O’HalloranStudy in Glasgow region to gather data about throughput speed, signal strength, network generation and frequency band from the UK’s four mobile operators while people’s bins are being emptied
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02 Dec 2024
UK broadband digital divide persists
By Joe O’HalloranStudy reveals that despite acceleration in pace of full-fibre access throughout the UK, broadband digital divide still exists, especially in “less attractive” areas
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28 Nov 2024
Eseye looks to Sateliot to ‘revolutionise’ global IoT
Global IoT connectivity provider looks to the skies to expand and enhance internet of things reach, going beyond the current cellular offer
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28 Nov 2024
Farmers tap IoT and AI to increase chicken health and egg yield
By Joe O’HalloranInnovate UK grant funds project that uses sensor technology to improve the health and welfare of laying hens while increasing productivity, efficiency and industry resilience
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28 Nov 2024
UK space agency issues funding call to improve hard-to-reach connectivity
By Joe O’HalloranGovernment plans programme to back improved connectivity to support education, research, tourism, conservation, local businesses and healthcare in so-called hard-to-reach places
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28 Nov 2024
5G and LTE drive global cellular IoT connections past four billion mark
By Joe O’HalloranStudy finds growth of 5G IoT, particularly in automotive connectivity and fixed wireless access, transforming connectivity landscape by providing low-latency, high-speed networks to previously underserved regions
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28 Nov 2024
Orange Business upgrades Live GenAI network offering
By Joe O’HalloranEuropean network and digital integrator unveils range of plug-and-play GenAI services for businesses
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27 Nov 2024
Fierce competition and consolidation causing FTTP altnets to struggle
By Joe O’HalloranSurvey finds that with the accelerated fibre roll-out by UK broadband majors, UK’s individual suppliers face significant challenges
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27 Nov 2024
Stage is set for legal battles over Big Tech dominance
By Cliff SaranHaving lost its case to drop a £7bn collective claim, Google is facing increased legal scrutiny on a number of fronts over its business practices
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27 Nov 2024
Nokia and Du deliver successful transport network slicing trial
By Joe O’HalloranFurther expansion of advanced wireless across the Middle East sees leading UAE operator test standalone network to gain benefits of dedicated infrastructure and reduce overall energy consumption
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27 Nov 2024
Airbus rolls out HBCplus connectivity for Emirates A350 fleet
By Joe O’HalloranLeading Middle East airline unveils aircraft to fleet including ‘state-of-the-art’ aerodynamics, lightweight materials and HBCplus connectivity
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26 Nov 2024
Sellafield operator opens dedicated cyber centre
By Alex ScroxtonThe UK’s Nuclear Decommissioning Authority has opened a cyber security centre spanning its activities across the nuclear sector
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26 Nov 2024
Mobile industry poised for wave of 5G Standalone, 5G Advanced
By Joe O’HalloranGlobal comms tech provider’s annual assessment of mobile industry shows network data traffic projected to grow almost 200% to the end of 2030, when there will be 6.3 billion global 5G subscriptions
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26 Nov 2024
Iona enters digital age with full fibre
By Joe O’HalloranBusinesses on historic holy Scottish island get connectivity prayers answered with full-fibre broadband being made available to premises
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26 Nov 2024
Securing OT environments a growth area for 2025
By Simon QuickeDistology has encouraged partners to look at the operational technology space over the past year, and that message remains relevant as growth continues
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26 Nov 2024
Cisco, NTT Data simplify 5G connectivity for global mobile workforce
By Joe O’HalloranIT and comms giant expands global partnership with digital business to enhance secure wireless access, digital services and experiences for mobile enterprises across 180 countries
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26 Nov 2024
Verizon reports 1.6 Tbps data transmission field trial
By Joe O’HalloranOptical technology provider reveals successful data transmission test using coherent service to move data at almost two terabits per second in live fibre network on a single-carrier wavelength
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25 Nov 2024
Manufacturing industry at crossroads in AI adoption
By Joe O’HalloranReport warns that Britain’s manufacturers are at risk of missing out on innovation and productivity gains due to a lack of confidence in digital technologies and AI
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25 Nov 2024
More Google search woes
By Cliff SaranSummary judgment clears path for UK campaigner to pursue collective action against Google over search engine practices
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25 Nov 2024
BT unveils managed SASE service
By Joe O’HalloranTelecoms provider expands managed software-defined wide area network solution with new security service edge capabilities to help businesses transition to a secure access service edge model
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25 Nov 2024
Human-centric AI drives customer experience loyalty
By Joe O’HalloranStudy from customer experience technology provider shows AI-powered personalisation, loyalty and human-like interactions redefine success for CX leaders
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25 Nov 2024
5G, AI reshape mobile trade-ins in record-breaking Q3
By Joe O’HalloranLatest quarterly analysis from business services company finds that for the first time, 5G devices have become the top turned-in models for Android and Apple
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25 Nov 2024
National 5G Standalone could save UK police 11 million hours a year
By Joe O’HalloranNational roll-out of 5G Standalone network could save 11 million hours annually for UK police – around seven working days per officer per year – freeing them up for front-line operations
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25 Nov 2024
Geopolitical strife drives increased ransomware activity
By Alex ScroxtonThe lines between financially motivated cyber criminals and nation state APTs are rapidly blurring, as geopolitical influences weigh heavily on the threat landscape, according to data from NCC
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22 Nov 2024
Broadband set for potential £66bn boost to UK economy
By Joe O’HalloranResearch commissioned by UK’s leading broadband provider points to potential huge economic and social benefits to be gained from rolling out full-fibre connectivity
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22 Nov 2024
Exclusive bolsters services depth with Cloudrise buy
By Simon QuickeDistributor extends presence in the US and gains more expertise to share across the global organisation
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22 Nov 2024
Swiss encrypted messaging service, ePost, targets one million postal users
By Bill GoodwinSwiss ePost chief Renato Stalder bets on encrypted communications as demand for letter delivery falls
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22 Nov 2024
Colt expands NaaS platform through Europe
Digital infrastructure company announces new locations served on network-as-a-service platform via dedicated fibre, complementing on-demand platform and extending high-bandwidth connectivity to more enterprises
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22 Nov 2024
EU promotes plan to usurp US Big Tech with digital market
By Mark BallardEuropean Union is at an important point in its plan to build a single market and strengthen its cloud computing sector
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22 Nov 2024
Indoor 6G trial shows major throughput gain
By Joe O’HalloranTrial of indoor communications shows AI propels 6G throughput by 6-16% and stationary tests conducted at 25 points along a test route confirm 18% improvement
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22 Nov 2024
Deloitte: GenAI paving the way for transformative future for comms
By Joe O’HalloranAnnual report into prospects for global technology, media and telecommunications industry paints a challenging picture as GenAI reshapes limits of comms tech and aggregation comes to streaming
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21 Nov 2024
BianLian cyber gang drops encryption-based ransomware
By Alex ScroxtonThe Australian and American cyber authorities have published updated intelligence on the BianLian ransomware gang, which has undergone a rapid evolution in tactics
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21 Nov 2024
Networks lagging in compute tech evolution, says HPE
By Joe O’HalloranAs AI brings about unprecedented transformation, leading network firm plots course to offer viable infrastructure for businesses to gain competitive edge
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21 Nov 2024
US Department of Justice wants Alphabet to sell Chrome browser
By Cliff SaranThe regulator is looking to put a stop to what it sees as the search engine giant’s anti-competitive practices
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20 Nov 2024
Virgin Media O2 streamlines fixed and mobile service delivery
By Joe O’HalloranUK operator claims major milestone in its long-term network evolution strategy by switching on Converged Interconnect Network to rationalise and enhance service delivery
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20 Nov 2024
Apple addresses two iPhone, Mac zero-days
By Alex ScroxtonTwo zero-day vulnerabilities uncovered in Apple’s operating systems could have allowed for arbitrary code execution and cross-site scripting attacks
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20 Nov 2024
Telenor unveils analytics and insights service for IoT devices
By Joe O’HalloranLeading Nordic operator unveils ‘game-changer’ analytics and insights service for businesses looking to make use of the full potential of their internet of things fleet data
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19 Nov 2024
AI readiness stalls in APAC
By Stephen WithersDespite significant investment in AI, only 15% of organisations in Asia-Pacific are ready to deploy the technology today, according to Cisco’s latest regional AI readiness survey
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19 Nov 2024
Essential tech for optical data comms, sensing and AI hits headwinds
By Joe O’HalloranPaper on future of optical modulators and integrated photonics reveals research moving beyond traditional silicon platforms to thin-film LiNbO3 and III-V semiconductors for applications in artificial intelligence, quantum information processing and Lidar
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19 Nov 2024
5G and LTE CBRS market to exceed $1.3bn by 2027
By Joe O’HalloranStudy finds regulatory, standardisation and technical implementation activities are leading to a renewed wave of enthusiasm for coordinated shared use of 150MHz of spectrum in the 3.5GHz Citizens Broadband Radio Service band
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19 Nov 2024
Morse Micro, Vantron team to boost IoT connectivity through Wi-Fi HaLow
By Joe O’HalloranEmbedded IoT solutions provider inks partnership with fabless semiconductor company to drive development and application of Wi-Fi HaLow and ‘revolutionise’ IoT connectivity
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19 Nov 2024
Alight looks to enhance Microsoft Teams Experience with Worklife
By Joe O’HalloranHuman capital technology provider works with Microsoft expert on integration to simplify collaboration, boost awareness and enhance overall employee experience and wellbeing
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18 Nov 2024
Midlands, North East fire and rescue services to use Motorola control room platform
By Joe O’HalloranComms tech provider continues momentum in UK emergency arena, working with four services in the Midlands and North East to deploy shared control room service
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18 Nov 2024
Fibre to drive Asia-Pacific fixed broadband
By Joe O’HalloranResearch finds national broadband network projects will leave optical infrastructure as the virtual universal platform for fixed broadband services in key market until 2029
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18 Nov 2024
Red Hat and SoftBank enhance wireless network orchestration
By Joe O’HalloranLeading open source provider and Japanese IT business and comms operator team to advance integration of AI technology within the radio access network infrastructure and enable faster data processing and resource optimisation
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18 Nov 2024
Ubotica and Kongsberg ‘pioneer’ new era of autonomous smart satellites
By Joe O’HalloranSatellite AI firm teams with satellite mission integrator to accelerate mainstream autonomous satellite missions powered by edge AI and enable efficient satellite operations with cloud removal, data compression and real-time feature detection
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18 Nov 2024
Volvo gears up with Dassault for electric vehicle development
By Joe O’HalloranGlobal car brand to deploy 3DExperience platform in its engineering processes to further its existing work and electric vehicle development, sharing real-time information with multiple teams worldwide