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09 May 2024
Government injects £1.8m into space tech innovation
By Lis EvenstadFunding is being split between nine projects, covering a range of technologies aiming to support new space capabilities in the UK
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09 May 2024
Executive interview: Adding common sense to generative AI creativity
By Cliff SaranWe speak to the chief scientist at Neo4j about why graph databases should work alongside large language models to keep them in check
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09 May 2024
Ofcom publishes draft online child safety rules for tech firms
By Sebastian Klovig SkeltonIn the draft codes, Ofcom calls on technology firms to use ‘robust’ age-checking and content moderation systems to keep harmful material away from children online
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01 Dec 2023
Human augmentation tech requires dual use oversight
By Sebastian Klovig SkeltonResearchers investigating human augmentation technologies must acknowledge the potential military applications of their work, and military bodies cannot be allowed to dismiss ethical concerns in their pursuit of national security interests, says NGO Drone Wars UK
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01 Dec 2023
BT Group simplifies network for quicker live services
By Joe O’HalloranBT’s digital unit simplifies orchestration and delivery of its network services for customer orders, reducing engineering costs and complexities, and leaving infrastructure better prepared to scale to meet future demands
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01 Dec 2023
Cologne Bonn Airport extends Tetra digital radio network
By Joe O’HalloranGerman Airport taps Motorola Solutions in 10-year agreement to provide essential radio technology supporting safe and reliable airport services
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01 Dec 2023
Altnets spread wings across UK
By Joe O’HalloranAlternative broadband providers from northern and southern countries, plus leading indie provider in metropolitan area, boost gigabit options
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30 Nov 2023
Yarra Valley Water to roll out smart water meters
By Stephen WithersThe move is expected to stem water losses, alert customers to possible leaks and improve the affordability of water
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29 Nov 2023
Aerodyne taps AWS to power drone platform
By Aaron TanThe Malaysia-based startup is running its Dronos platform on AWS to expand its footprint globally and support a variety of drone use cases, from agriculture seeding to cellular tower maintenance
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29 Nov 2023
AI to drive Zoom to new levels in 2024
By Joe O’HalloranCollaboration and communications company’s GenAI technology to be cornerstone of hybrid workspace where technology aligns with real user needs
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28 Nov 2023
Infinigate launches next-gen security package
By Simon QuickeDistributor combines offerings from a number of vendor partners to produce fresh option for resellers
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28 Nov 2023
Carlsberg serves up IoT to bring bars into digital world
By Joe O’HalloranBrewer taps into global internet of things network to obtain real-time data on what’s selling at what time of day in which type of outlet and to obtain early warning of any technical problems
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27 Nov 2023
Advanced metering infrastructure deployment to exceed expectations
By Joe O’HalloranResearch predicts that while proprietary and RF communications technologies will remain pivotal connectivity options for water AMI projects in the foreseeable future, emerging alternatives are rapidly growing
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27 Nov 2023
5G service expansion to drive APAC mobile
By Joe O’HalloranStudy forecasts 5G service expansion will drive mobile services market in Asia-Pacific to 2028, with revenue prospects for mobile data segment remaining strong in key territories
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27 Nov 2023
The Security Interviews: Zeki Turedi, field CTO Europe, CrowdStrike
By Peter Ray AllisonOrganisations are racing to keep their security up to date against the latest threats. CrowdStrike’s Zeki Turedi explains how to protect against novel and innovative cyber attacks
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27 Nov 2023
Lack of government incentives stifling UK business broadband expansion
By Joe O’HalloranResearch from UK connectivity provider reveals that while 42% of UK businesses plan vital connectivity upgrades as part of growth strategy, one in every five are receiving insufficient internet speeds
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24 Nov 2023
Ooredoo Qatar claims milestone for private networks in Middle East
By Joe O’HalloranLeading operator in MENA region reveals first-of-its-kind project designed to provide dedicated voice and customer data services in most remote and challenging locations
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24 Nov 2023
Eir Ireland transforms contact centres to enhance customer experience
By Joe O’HalloranIT service provider announces partnership with leading Irish telco and technology firm to transform customer service, replacing legacy call centre systems with an API-first experience orchestration platform
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24 Nov 2023
APAC organisations warm to microsegmentation
By Aaron TanNearly two-thirds of organisations in the APAC region see microsegmentation as a way to protect their IT assets, but lack the skills to deploy the technology
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23 Nov 2023
Expereo on tap for Carlsberg to deliver connectivity in 40 countries
By Joe O’HalloranSD-WAN/SASE and internet provider brings brewing giant ‘unrivalled’ connectivity in global network
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23 Nov 2023
Growing European mobile data traffic drives pressure on network investment
By Joe O’HalloranResearch from global mobile trade association shows that mobile contributed €910bn to Europe’s economy in 2022
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23 Nov 2023
North Korean APTs go all in on supply chain attacks, warns NCSC
By Alex ScroxtonThreat actors linked to the North Korean regime are becoming more adept at targeting software supply chains in the service of their cyber attacks
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23 Nov 2023
Australia ups ante on cyber security
By Stephen WithersAustralia’s new cyber security strategy will focus on building threat-blocking capabilities, protecting critical infrastructure and improving the cyber workforce, among other priorities
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22 Nov 2023
NTT Docomo deploys energy-efficient multi-supplier Open RAN 5G network
By Joe O’HalloranLeading Japanese operator and mobile technology pioneer deploys high-performance Open RAN-compliant portfolio in commercial multi-supplier network based on energy-efficient technology to support sustainability objectives
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22 Nov 2023
Improved rural connectivity set to unlock £8.8bn for British manufacturers
By Joe O’HalloranEconomic modelling from Virgin Medio O2 reveals great rural revival with improved rural connectivity having the potential to unlock huge gains for British manufacturers
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22 Nov 2023
Slow or fast UK 5G Standalone deployment could make £7.4bn difference
By Joe O’HalloranResearch shows transformative potential of 5G Standalone technology for the UK economy beyond NHS cost savings and shorter travel times
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22 Nov 2023
CISA reveals how LockBit hacked Boeing via Citrix Bleed
By Alex ScroxtonAs alarm grows around the world about the impact of the so-called Citrix Bleed vulnerability, Boeing has shared details of its experience at the hands of the LockBit ransomware crew
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22 Nov 2023
Enterprise, large accounts get Zoom ahead of guidance in Q3
By Joe O’HalloranCommunications and collaboration firm’s third quarter results for 2024 fiscal year show better-than-expected performance
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22 Nov 2023
BT and Telstra Broadcast Services team to enhance global network connectivity
By Joe O’HalloranFive-year agreement delivers broadcast services firm an expanded media and broadcast network footprint across Asia-Pacific and key regions worldwide, with enhanced access to global markets
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21 Nov 2023
Over half of SME cyber incidents now ‘malware-free’
By Alex ScroxtonThe age of malware-driven cyber attacks may have peaked, at least when it comes to incidents affecting small and medium sized enterprises
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21 Nov 2023
Juniper Networks continues NaaS channel push
By Simon QuickeNetworking supplier has been promoting its as-a-service offering for more than a year, but combined with greater AI tools, 2024 should be a time of growth across the firm’s channel
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21 Nov 2023
Globe Telecom implements SaaS model to cut network power use
By Joe O’HalloranComms tech provider’s artificial intelligence and machine learning-based energy efficiency offering deployed to reduce energy consumption across infrastructure while maintaining network performance
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21 Nov 2023
Operators unprepared for high gains from low-power IoT roaming
By Joe O’HalloranStudy finds sophisticated detection crucial to growing revenue in low-power internet of things arena, and recommends operators partner with suppliers that can provide AI-based roaming detection services
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20 Nov 2023
MediaTek unveils RedCap services
By Joe O’HalloranLooking to advance a transition to the 5G-NR wireless standard for enterprise and industrial IoT applications, leading fabless semiconductor company introduces modem technology and chipset family
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20 Nov 2023
Philadelphia Flyers and Winnipeg Jets net top-shelf Wi-Fi 6 and 6E
By Joe O’HalloranExtreme Networks scores more wins in sport as it looks to help leading ice hockey clubs improve fan experience and operational efficiency by making the network the backbone of strategic initiatives
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20 Nov 2023
Norfolk International Terminal expands private 5G for Port of Virginia
By Joe O’HalloranOne of the largest commercial shipping hubs in the US plans to use its private 5G network to enable drones used for safety and surveillance, autonomous trucks and mobile cranes, and cost reduction from reduced downtime
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20 Nov 2023
IT not ready for AI, Pure Storage survey finds
By Antony AdsheadStorage, compute and networking hardware won’t cope without upgrades, and that often means total IT infrastructure overhaul
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20 Nov 2023
Defence lawyers seek appeal of tribunal ruling on police EncroChat cryptophone hack
By Bill GoodwinDefence lawyers are seeking leave to appeal against a tribunal ruling that found the National Crime Agency had lawfully obtained warrants to access messages from 9,000 cryptophones used in the UK
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17 Nov 2023
Viasat, Skylo Technologies claim first global direct-to-device network
By Joe O’HalloranSatellite communications provider and non-terrestrial network service provider announce what they say is world’s first global direct-to-device network
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17 Nov 2023
Qualcomm claims ‘remarkable’ gains with Snapdragon 7-Series platform
By Joe O’HalloranGen 3 mobile platform said to amplify mobile user experiences bringing next-generation technology and features to more consumers, with on-device AI, fan-favourite mobile gaming
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17 Nov 2023
SonicWall’s US MSSP acquisition will benefit UK channel
By Simon QuickeVendor’s move to add more services will ripple out to this side of the Atlantic
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17 Nov 2023
Internet Central taps Neos Networks for gigabit connectivity upgrade
By Joe O’HalloranCritical network infrastructure provider enters agreement with one of the UK’s first ISPs to upgrade network to 1Gbps accessibility to meet differing connectivity needs across a wide customer base
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17 Nov 2023
UK government reveals 5G Innovation Regions
By Joe O’HalloranLatest part of UK government plan to boost next-generation mobile services sees 10 regions spanning the UK set to benefit from fund aimed at expediting innovation driven by 5G technology
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17 Nov 2023
5G-Advanced not yet ready for enterprise opportunities
By Joe O’HalloranReport highlights why 5G-Advanced has not yet realised potential in unlocking use cases which unlock new business opportunities, more efficient networks, and the integration of AI and machine learning
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17 Nov 2023
Orange France broadband gains higher orbit with satellite offer
By Joe O’HalloranLeading operator unveils ‘superfast’ broadband offer available throughout France and for everyone through partnership with satellite company Eutelsat and essential equipment firm Nordnet
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16 Nov 2023
Lockheed Martin readies 5G satellite comms for take-off
By Joe O’HalloranGlobal aerospace firm completes demo of ‘first regenerative non-terrestrial network 5G satellite base station’ set for launch in orbit in 2024 in self-funded mission to prove capability to connect the globe
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16 Nov 2023
Swisscom migrates to high-capacity optical transport network
By Joe O’HalloranLeading European operator taps comms tech provider to support new optical network supports client services from 1G to 400G offering scale, resiliency, and performance at reduced total cost of ownership.
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15 Nov 2023
BlackCat affiliate seen using malvertising to spread ransomware
By Alex ScroxtonResearchers at eSentire identified a wave activity from an ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware affiliate which has adopted a somewhat unusual approach to delivering its locker
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15 Nov 2023
UK companies secure contract to trial sky-based 5G infrastructure
By Joe O’HalloranAircraft manufacturer, communications firm and cooling systems company join forces to broaden and transform access to high-speed 5G communications through fleet of zero-emission turbo prop aircraft
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15 Nov 2023
Ericsson RAN unveils transport automaton network controller
By Joe O’HalloranComms tech provider’s transport network performance enhanced with AI-powered service, pinpointing degradations and capacity utilisation issues and providing insights on how to optimise overall network performance
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15 Nov 2023
Russian cyber criminal pleads guilty to running IPStorm botnet
By Alex ScroxtonSergey Manikin faces years in jail after his illicit proxy botnet service was taken down by US law enforcement
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15 Nov 2023
FarrPoint expands broadband to US with Vernonburg
By Joe O’HalloranIn response to what it called unprecedented opportunities for broadband programme roll-outs in the US, connectivity specialist joins forces with Boston firm to provide one-stop shop for broadband planning and deployment
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15 Nov 2023
November Patch Tuesday heralds five new MS zero-days
By Alex ScroxtonMicrosoft pushes fixes for five new zero-days in its latest monthly update
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15 Nov 2023
US government reinforces ICBC hack link to Citrix Bleed
By Alex ScroxtonUS Treasury adds weight to reports that a ransomware gang gained access to the systems of Chinese bank ICBC by exploiting a critical Citrix flaw
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15 Nov 2023
Revs, profits fall but Vodafone claims H1 highlights improved trends
By Joe O’HalloranAfter poor fiscal 2023, pan-European and African telecoms company sees bounce back in first half of FY 2024, with focus on customers and simplifying business said to be beginning to bear fruit
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15 Nov 2023
Satellite firm neXat looks to enhance critical communications with SD-WAN
By Joe O’HalloranBusiness connectivity provider looks to improve communications in key vertical through software-defined wide area network integrating configuration, monitoring and control into a single user platform
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15 Nov 2023
How Gigamon is making its mark in deep observability
By Aaron TanGigamon CEO Shane Buckley talks up the company’s ability to inspect encrypted network traffic for malicious activity, how it stands out with its deep observability capabilities and the tailwinds that are fuelling its growth
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14 Nov 2023
Westcon-Comstor gets global role supporting Check Point MSSPs
By Simon QuickeDistributor signed up globally to help vendor reach out to more managed security partners
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14 Nov 2023
4Tbps milestone as TikTok joins NAPAfrica
By Joe O’HalloranAfrican internet exchange celebrates new high in network throughput as it welcomes into African peering community social network giant that is increasingly engaging with the world of enterprise and marketing
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14 Nov 2023
Itential, Kentik add integrated network observability to NetOps workflows
By Joe O’HalloranNetwork and cloud automation software firm and network observability company join forces to integrate network automation technologies and enable more efficient infrastructure
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14 Nov 2023
TD Synnex and Evolve IP deepening green commitment
By Simon QuickeDistributor and cloud communication specialist both actively stepping up their sustainability efforts
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14 Nov 2023
Fast-acting cyber gangs increasingly disabling telemetry logs
By Alex ScroxtonSophos guidance for security practitioners and defenders highlights a growing trend for threat actors to disable or wipe telemetry logs to cover their tracks
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14 Nov 2023
McLaren Applied, Blu Wireless find new gear for ultra high-speed telemetry
By Joe O’HalloranEngineering tech provider and mmWave comms firm target new breakthroughs in motorsport connectivity and transformation of fan experience
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14 Nov 2023
Successful launch for fifth, sixth SES 03b mPOWER satellites
By Joe O’HalloranWith six satellites, satellite operator’s second-generation medium-Earth orbit system is set to provide high-performance connectivity services around the globe from early Q2 2024
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14 Nov 2023
Boldyn Networks to acquire Cellnex private 5G networks business
By Joe O’HalloranShared network infrastructure provider acquires private networks business of independent wireless telecommunications and broadcasting infrastructures operator, including subsidiary to accelerate expansion into Europe
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13 Nov 2023
Dubai Electricity & Water Authority, Avaya extend customer centre alliance
By Joe O’HalloranDubai utility firm enhances its customer care centre to become integrated digital interactive hub, enabling customers to access a wide range of services through an interactive voice system
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13 Nov 2023
Vodafone inks strategic partnership with Accenture
By Joe O’HalloranGlobal professional services company to form pan-European and African telco as it announces acceleration of transformation to commercialise operations and accelerate growth
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13 Nov 2023
MSPs best placed to deliver security education
By Simon QuickeDistributor shares views on the role managed service providers can play in improving cyber awareness among customers
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13 Nov 2023
Qualcomm and Iridium direct-to-device satellite partnership falls out of orbit
By Joe O’HalloranMuch heralded non-terrestrial-network communications technology collaboration between chip firm and satellite tech company collapses after lack of take-up by smartphone device manufacturers
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13 Nov 2023
UK Ministry of Justice modernises wired and wireless digital infrastructure
By Joe O’HalloranDeployment of AI-driven networking designed to improve staff productivity and job satisfaction for UK Prisons and Probation services, while providing prisoners more rehabilitation opportunities through greater life skills
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10 Nov 2023
Amdocs joins AWS Private Wireless programme as system integrator
By Joe O’HalloranCollaboration between hyperscaler and communications industry designed to bring together mobile private network offerings, infrastructure and services to accelerate enterprise network innovation
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10 Nov 2023
Security vendors ramp up MSP support
By Simon QuickeCheck Point, Acronis, Malwarebytes and ManageEngine increase options for managed service providers
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10 Nov 2023
5G, AI and IoT drive leading UK smart cities
By Joe O’HalloranSurvey reveals UK cities are embracing smart technologies but data security concerns hinder urban developments
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10 Nov 2023
Qualcomm reveals operator support for 5G RedCap
By Joe O’HalloranOEMs and operators select Snapdragon X35 5G Modem-RF System for 5G RedCap to enable smaller and more cost-efficient 5G devices, with launches beginning in 2024
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10 Nov 2023
Orange Business shifts towards digital, aims to transform SD-WAN with VMware
By Joe O’HalloranBusiness services division of leading connectivity provider unveils strategy to offer end-to-end stack of digital solutions through B2B portfolio and strikes partnership with cloud computing company for software-defined wide-area network offer
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09 Nov 2023
Telenet taps Ciena to light up network upgrade across Belgium
By Joe O’HalloranBelgium’s largest provider of cable broadband services announces deployment of optical, network management technology and software to support growing demand for data services and future-proof metro expansion
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09 Nov 2023
Cisco unveils major partner incentive enhancements
By Simon QuickeVendor uses channel event to outline changes that will provide more rewards to those that sell solutions and support customers
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09 Nov 2023
Cisco expands full-stack observability ecosystem
By Joe O’HalloranNetworking giant adds seven new partner modules to observability ecosystem around business insights, SAP visibility, networking, machine learning operations, service level objectives and sustainability
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09 Nov 2023
Nexfibre unveils UK roll-out plan
By Joe O’HalloranLatest player in UK’s rapidly growing gigabit market reveals progress taken in developing full-fibre footprint and planned build locations for 2024, as well as commitment to creating added competitive choice
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09 Nov 2023
Stark digital comms divide between UK rural and urban areas
By Joe O’HalloranUK operator’s Connecting the Countryside study finds as many as seven in 10 rural deprived areas have poor mobile coverage and nearly half are total 5G notspots
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08 Nov 2023
Oxa and eVersum join self-driving shuttle roll-out at Belfast Harbour
By Joe O’HalloranSelf-driving vehicle software developer teams with electric commercial vehicle specialist to deliver self-driving shuttles in Northern Ireland’s leading port as part of Harlander Project, the area’s sustainable transport plan
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08 Nov 2023
5G phones drive almost $1bn returned to customers in Q3
By Joe O’HalloranGlobal business services company’s quarterly assessment of mobile trade-in arena shows that iPhone 11 still dominates as the top traded device but that for the first time more than half of the top five traded models were 5G capable devices.
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07 Nov 2023
LSE Behavioural Lab highlights critical role of technology in boosting collaboration
By Joe O’HalloranStudy at behavioural lab of leading UK education establishment finds quality of collaboration outcomes are proportional to quality of meeting technology used by both office-based and remote/hybrid workers
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07 Nov 2023
Researchers ‘break’ rule designed to guard against Barracuda vulnerability
By Alex ScroxtonVectra AI researchers found that a Suricata rule designed to detect exploitation of a dangerous Barracuda Email Security Gateway flaw was not entirely effective
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07 Nov 2023
CloudCoCo on track for FY growth
By Simon QuickeA focus on security and mutlicloud has paid off at the channel player as it continues to look for future revenue improvements
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07 Nov 2023
LigaT selects Nokia to power IP core, transport network across Portugal
By Joe O’HalloranDeal provides LigaT a 400GE-capable network architecture with capacity, flexibility and reduced power consumption to deliver the best possible experience to its customers in Portugal
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06 Nov 2023
How Trellix’s CISO keeps threat actors at bay
By Aaron TanTrellix’s chief information security officer, Harold Rivas, outlines how the company mitigates security threats through containment and by helping security analysts to respond faster to cyber incidents
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06 Nov 2023
Businesses show increased confidence in 5G performance
By Joe O’HalloranResearch identifies major challenges standing in the way of businesses making good on 5G expectations
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03 Nov 2023
Colt completes Lumen EMEA acquisition
By Joe O’HalloranNoting that industry is on the cusp of ground-breaking transformation, digital infrastructure provider seals buyout as part of plan to deliver digital roadmap for global enterprises in hyperconnected marketplace
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03 Nov 2023
Giken Mobility saddles up with Telenor IoT to enhance electric motorcycle connectivity
By Joe O’HalloranFast-growing player in Southeast Asia’s electric mobility sector deploys managed IoT connectivity solutions as part of mission to offer more features on the Iso UNO-X electric motorcycle
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03 Nov 2023
Oz comms milestone claimed as nbn upgrades fixed wireless network
By Joe O’HalloranAs businesses across regional Australia use more devices and demand more data and speed than ever before, nationwide digital backbone upgrades network to make it easier for people to work remotely and access digital services
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02 Nov 2023
BT sees accelerated fibre adoption in first half of fiscal year
By Joe O’HalloranHalf-yearly results call for UK’s incumbent telco shows strengthening of competitive position, with the launch of mobile offer and full-fibre networks reaching more than a third of the UK's homes and businesses with a growing connection rate
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02 Nov 2023
Admins told to take action over F5 Big-IP platform flaws
By Alex ScroxtonTwo vulnerabilities in the widely used F5 Networks Big-IP platform are now being exploited in the wild
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02 Nov 2023
Verizon advances fibre technology for increased speed, reliability and capacity
By Joe O’HalloranIncreasing its bet on fibre not only in the fixed domain but also as backhaul for wireless networks, communications provider reveals trial showing 1.2Tbps transport of data across a single wavelength on its live metro network
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02 Nov 2023
US private 5G needs major improvements to support business
By Joe O’HalloranAnalyst finds shared airwaves experiment will require considerable improvement to fulfil the promise of enterprise 5G
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02 Nov 2023
How the UK crime agency repurposed Amazon cloud platform to analyse EncroChat cryptophone data
By Bill GoodwinUK crime agency repurposed AWS-based analytics platform to triage EncroChat data and identify threats to life in messages sent on encrypted phone network
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01 Nov 2023
Blues teams with RAKwireless to streamline global IIoT connectivity, prototyping
By Joe O’HalloranIndustrial internet of things technology provider partners with industrial-focused connectivity and hardware manufacturer to streamline product development
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01 Nov 2023
The example of iQuila shows need for more channel open mindedness
By Simon QuickeSDN specialist has found the channel lacking a sense of adventure when it comes to working with a fresh vendor
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01 Nov 2023
Ericsson unveils 5G software toolkit for premium services
By Joe O’HalloranLeading comms tech provider enhances 5G connectivity services with toolkit designed to strengthen the ability of 5G standalone comprising software features spanning massive MIMO, advanced RAN slicing, time-critical communication and 5G core
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01 Nov 2023
Bosch Rexroth adds Nokia to automation ecosystem
By Joe O’HalloranComms tech provider collaborates with global engineering firm to integrate virtualised operating system into its MX Industrial Edge on-premise operational technology to support private wireless 5G campus network and Industry 4.0 products
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01 Nov 2023
Zegona enters deal to acquire Vodafone Spain
By Joe O’HalloranLatest move by leading European and African telco to consolidate business sees deal with European telecommunications investment vehicle to sell Spanish business arm
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01 Nov 2023
CGI, Eutelsat OneWeb, Icomera pilot satellite broadband for UK trains
By Joe O’HalloranIT and business consulting services reveal live trials to demonstrate how integrated low-earth orbit satellite and terrestrial communications networks can provide seamless, low latency broadband connectivity on Britain’s rail network
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31 Oct 2023
British Library falls victim to cyber attack
By Alex ScroxtonThe British Library is experiencing a major IT outage following a cyber incident of an undisclosed nature