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06 Feb 2026
GenAI drives $119B cloud revenue in Q4
Q4 cloud infrastructure service revenues reach $119.1 billion, bringing the 2025 total to $419 billion. See how much market share AWS, Microsoft and Google hold.
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06 Feb 2026
HoloMem demos backward-compatible holographic storage
Holographic data storage has the potential to compete with existing magnetic tape drives for cold storage, and one company has a plan to make it commercially viable.
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06 Feb 2026
News brief: Ransomware trends show new twists to old game
Check out the latest security news from the Informa TechTarget team.
Networking News from the past 365 days
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20 Aug 2025
UK government looks to boost space sector growth
UK government departmental reform plan includes ambition to help streamline support for growing satellite sector, from tackling space junk to building and repairing craft in orbit
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20 Aug 2025
UK chip strategy needs an AI acceleration slant
Analysis for the government shows gaps in Labour’s AI plan of action, but the big opportunity is in optoelectronics
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19 Aug 2025
AI agents evolve how automated customer service works
Thrive, a managed services provider, discusses real-world applications of AI agents for customer service.
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19 Aug 2025
Google spins up agentic SOC to speed up incident management
Google Cloud elaborates on its vision for securing artificial intelligence unveiling new protections and capabilities across its product suite
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19 Aug 2025
Lumen lights up 400GB datacentre connectivity to fuel AI
Network expansion across 16 major US metro markets and more than 70 third-party datacentres designed to support AI-first planning and multi-cloud architectures aimed to ensure high-performance environment for business applications
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19 Aug 2025
O2 to upgrade Haven holiday parks mobile networks
O2 continues programme of mobile upgrades at holiday locations with announcement of enhancements to networks at 22 UK sites, aimed at ensuring connectivity can keep up with increasing customer demand
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19 Aug 2025
AI, streaming to deliver ‘network crunch’ by 2030
Research from carrier routing software provider finds that despite significant investment in AI, operators admit they can’t fully optimise networks without access to more real-time data and network modernisation delayed through staff issues
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19 Aug 2025
Concierge now on call 24/7 for Zoom Phone
AI-first work platform provider unveils integration of virtual agent with phone platform to deliver concierge experience for organisations that ‘goes beyond’ basic call answering services or auto-attendants
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18 Aug 2025
China Unicom 5G-A network powers world’s first humanoid robot games
Leading Chinese telco offers robot showcase next-gen 5G network that supports embodied AI realising seamless connectivity for both spectators and robots even during peak usage
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18 Aug 2025
China Unicom 5G-A network powers world’s first humanoid robot games
Leading Chinese telco offers robot showcase next-gen 5G network that supports embodied AI realising seamless connectivity for both spectators and robots even during peak usage
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18 Aug 2025
L’Oréal to promote cyber resilience for Britain’s beauty salons
L’Oréal UK and Ireland will work with law enforcement, cyber educators and students, and other large organisations to help thousands of small salons across the UK improve their cyber resilience practice
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18 Aug 2025
UK fibre broadband continues progress
Study reveals continued pace of development of UK broadband market, with the number of fibre-to-the-premises locations rising 15.3% on an annual basis and the country’s leading provider passing fibre tipping point
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18 Aug 2025
EE continues UK mobile leadership in first half of 2025
Study of UK mobile market reveals ‘measurable’ performance differences between operators, with median 5G download speeds varying by more than 140Mbps between the fastest and slowest networks in some cities
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15 Aug 2025
Network assessments a key plank in MSP security efforts
Industry figures call on the channel to get on top of their own networks to reduce vulnerabilities
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14 Aug 2025
Private 5G market ‘nears mainstream’ with $5bn surge
Study finds private cellular networks based on 3GPP-defined 5G specifications are just on the cusp of becoming a mainstream technology, with a market potential exceeding that of established private LTE
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14 Aug 2025
Zen Internet, Sky Business Wholesale ink Ethernet partnership
Strategic partnership to see business customers gain access to Ethernet-enabled exchange footprint
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14 Aug 2025
AST SpaceMobile hits launch button on satellite expansion
Space-based cellular broadband network reveals plans to expand its satellite fleet by almost 10 times over the next 18 months
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14 Aug 2025
Professional services firms stuck in network security IT doom loop
Survey reveals a widening disconnect in the professional services sector where, despite near-universal adoption of SaaS and cloud strategies, core network and security services are failing to keep up through the likes of SASE
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13 Aug 2025
Cisco data center SVP on AI, cloud evolution and competition
The company's data center and internet infrastructure leader said Cisco's strategy aims to match explosive artificial intelligence innovation.
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13 Aug 2025
Fuel leak prompts Openreach full-fibre broadband upgrade
UK’s leading broadband provider deploys full-fibre infrastructure to enhance rural England village’s connectivity following leak that diminished comms services
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12 Aug 2025
Eight critical RCE flaws make Microsoft’s latest Patch Tuesday list
Microsoft rolls out fixes for over 100 CVEs in its August Patch Tuesday update
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12 Aug 2025
MX Fiber extends gigabit access across south-east Mexico with optical network
New photonic net in region traditionally underserved by digital infrastructure set to transform connectivity for datacentres, industrial zones and subsea hubs, while laying groundwork for smarter commerce, transportation and public services
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12 Aug 2025
600 VodafoneThree UK sites now offer integrated coverage
Newly formed operator releases details on key element of merger, claiming hundreds of sites now offer ‘seamless’ integration with aim of unlocking greater capacity, eliminating 4G notspots and expanding 5G coverage across the UK
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11 Aug 2025
F&W Networks, Fusion Fibre team to accelerate gigabit broadband
Strategic partnership designed to reinforce broadband wholesaler’s position as a enabler of digital transformation across the UK and deliver on shared commitment to building a more connected future for homes and businesses in south of England
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11 Aug 2025
Overlooking IoT TCO risks millions in hidden costs
Research finds concentrating on cheap connectivity while overlooking the total cost of internet of things ownership risks millions in hidden costs, but accurate TCO assessments can identify multimillions in net savings
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11 Aug 2025
McCullough Review into PSNI spying on journalists and lawyers delayed
Angus McCullough KC is to present findings of an independent review of police spying on phone data of lawyers, journalists and NGOs in Northern Ireland in October
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11 Aug 2025
EDGX closes €2.3m funding to boost AI compute for satellites
Belgian space tech company gains funding to aid its mission to deliver the world’s fastest edge computing service for satellite constellations, enabling fast and efficient data processing from space
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11 Aug 2025
Arqit to join Vodafone network and ecosystem innovation centre
Innovation centre for leading-edge technologies welcomes encryption software service to scale its quantum-safe technology across operator’s ecosystem
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08 Aug 2025
MSPs encouraged to tighten up security defences
Fears of attacks that exploit VPN vulnerabilities and compromise networks has underlined the need for the channel to remain vigilant
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08 Aug 2025
O2 deploys small cells to boost mobile in Cornwall
Equipment upgrade will see customers in St Ives and Newquay benefit from better mobile connectivity after deployment of 13 small cells, with sites now live ahead of the peak summer season
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07 Aug 2025
Context: Security continues to deliver for distribution in H1
Review of how the first half of the year has gone indicates that overall the market is growing, although the UK could pick up steam compared with mainland Europe
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06 Aug 2025
Government looks at tech to tackle peak electricity demand
Forecasting, AI, smart meters and electrical vehicle batteries are part of an ambitious project to reduce the use of fossil fuels on the UK's energy grid
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06 Aug 2025
US comms on verge of tipping point
Research from PwC finds that from fibre roll-outs to 5G breakthroughs, America’s broadband and mobile markets are undergoing major shifts, with cable’s grip slipping, the true 5G era beginning and mobile revenues set to surge
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06 Aug 2025
AerFlex takes flight as first cloud-controlled AP-only private 5G platform
‘Breakthrough’ architecture claimed to be designed to eliminate deployment complexity without compromising security, performance or control
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06 Aug 2025
Biglobe selects DE-CIX for faster Japan, Europe connectivity
One of Japan’s leading IT companies connects to Frankfurt-based internet exchange for remote peering services, looking to optimise intercontinental data routing without needing a physical presence in Europe
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06 Aug 2025
CEO appointed to lead Space Scotland as orbital launch approaches
Space tech firm says chief exec will enable company to realise opportunities across sustainability, launch, data and advanced manufacturing, while also enabling innovation in sectors like life sciences, AI and fintech
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06 Aug 2025
Airtel to sell its in-house tech globally, inks deal with Singtel
The Indian telecoms giant is commercialising the digital tools it built for its own vast network, using its subsidiary, Xtelify, to challenge cloud providers in India and sell its AI software to peers like Singtel and Globe Telecom
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05 Aug 2025
Broadcom's Jericho4 boosts data center AI networking
The company's latest networking chip promises better bandwidth, security and connectivity throughout and between data centers.
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05 Aug 2025
Broadcom unveils Jericho4 for distributed AI networking across datacentres
Global semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions provider scales over one million specialised processing unit clusters beyond single facility limits
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05 Aug 2025
ProRail modernises GSM-Railway core network in Netherlands
Four-year project to upgrade railway comms designed to reduce downtime, cut long-term costs and improve service reliability, paving the way for on-premise, cloud-native control
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05 Aug 2025
Climb and IGEL extend Treadmill programme
UK distributor given opportunity to extend programme after delivering solid results in the first few months of relationship
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05 Aug 2025
Autonomous logistics project gets into gear at Port of Tyne
Port-Connected and Automated Logistics project looks to address unique demands of quayside operations, where vehicles must coordinate precisely with cranes and navigate a constantly changing environment
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05 Aug 2025
Xantaro joins Jisc Framework for next-gen education connectivity
International service provider for carriers, service providers and enterprises awarded place on education and research sector framework, and will begin key procurement route for digital infrastructure across industry
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04 Aug 2025
Black Hat USA: Halcyon and Sophos tag-team ransomware fightback
Ransomware experts Halcyon and Sophos are to pool their expertise in ransomware, working together to enhance data- and intelligence-sharing and bringing more comprehensive protection to customers
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04 Aug 2025
O2 Daisy opens for business
Doors open on joint venture between comms provider and IT services company to offer digital-first connectivity and managed services encompassing cloud-based comms, 5G private networks and IoT
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04 Aug 2025
North Yorkshire sees 4G coverage boost through SRN
Latest expansion of £5bn UK mobile coverage scheme takes place in North Yorkshire to offer improved connectivity in and around market towns
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04 Aug 2025
Low-band spectrum ‘indispensable’ to 5G evolution
Research reveals how mobile spectrum characteristics, market maturity and use cases are shaping regulatory and operator strategies with low-band, mid-band and mmWave displaying different characteristics
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01 Aug 2025
SentinelOne preparing partners for programme
The cloud security player is working with its channel to ensure they are taking advantage of PartnerOne
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01 Aug 2025
Sunswift gears up for wireless WAN for World Solar Challenge racing
Comms tech provider’s 4G, 5G systems working to deliver uninterrupted connectivity for the upcoming solar car race events in Australia, combining 5G and satellite connectivity through intelligent link bonding technology
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31 Jul 2025
DOJ firings spark fresh HPE-Juniper deal scrutiny
Reported involvement from intelligence agencies, lobbyists may have helped push the merger through before a planned antitrust trial, causing infighting at the Justice Department.
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31 Jul 2025
ITU, IOWN further collaboration on next-gen photonics network
Collaboration forged between UN agency for digital tech and Innovative Optical and Wireless Network to achieve ‘a more sustainable and smarter world on a global scale’
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31 Jul 2025
Ingram Micro threatened with post-ransomware data leak
Group that attacked distributor indicate they have terabytes of data that was stolen from the channel player
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31 Jul 2025
Rakuten selects Cisco, Nokia, F5 as partners for 5G SA network
Leading Japanese operator Rakuten unveils four key developments in 5G, cloud and AI, as well as key partners to facilitate plans to simplify operations, reduce costs and deliver better customer experiences across country
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31 Jul 2025
Euro regulators approve satellite to low-power device comms standard
IoT low-power wide area network alliance reveals regulatory decision to expand coverage into remote regions, enabling use cases such as logistics, agriculture and environmental monitoring, without requiring terrestrial infrastructure
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31 Jul 2025
Palo Alto Networks to acquire CyberArk for $25bn
The deal marks Palo Alto Networks’ entry into the identity and access management space amid the growing need to secure human, machine and emerging AI agent identities
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30 Jul 2025
Surge subsea net looks to boost affordable broadband in Indonesia
Subsea network between Indonesia and Singapore deploys high-speed optical transmission technology to enhance regional datacentre interconnectivity while expanding broadband access to over 40 million people
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30 Jul 2025
Apple pushes almost 30 security fixes in mobile update
Apple pushes what will likely be the last major security update to its current iPhone and iPad operating systems, fixing 29 vulnerabilities in its mobile ecosystem
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30 Jul 2025
Global LEO satellite comms services spend set to hit $14.8bn in 2026
Research finds low Earth orbit satellite market hits new heights as spaced-based communications services become mainstream.
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30 Jul 2025
5G standalone adoption accelerates mobile core network market
Study shows growing uptake of 5G SA takes MCN market growth to 6% CAGR, with AI set to drive next wave
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30 Jul 2025
Mixed Q2 for VMO2 with broadband dipping as mobile furthers reach
Leading UK operator reveals mixed bag in terms of financial and customer performance at the end of the first half of 2025, with gains in wireless business division offset by headwinds in fixed arena
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30 Jul 2025
IoT connectivity revenues show strong rise
Research finds internet of things market on the rise as connections reach four billion in 2024, but reveals connectivity revenues are growing at a slower rate than the number of connections
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29 Jul 2025
Australian LEO satellite spending to hit A$664m in 2026
Research shows spending will increase by 6.6% from 2025, as applications for IoT, infrastructure backhaul and direct-to-device connectivity push LEO services into the enterprise mainstream
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29 Jul 2025
Global cyber spend will top $200bn this year, says Gartner
Worldwide spending on cyber security will hit another record high in 2025, and will go higher still next year
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28 Jul 2025
Intel to spin off networking business in cost-cutting gambit
In a familiar move, the semiconductor giant's Network and Edge unit will operate independently with Intel's backing.
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28 Jul 2025
Accelerated fibre deployments to take broadband tech spend to $20.1bn by 2028
Analysis shows growing broadband market optimism, reflecting stronger growth outlook to 2029 with increasing homes passed as cable and fibre ISPs ramp up DOCSIS 4.0 and deployment projects
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28 Jul 2025
European digital market figurehead pleads to Westminster
Big EU industry joins with Europhile MP to persuade obstinate government officials to join the dataspaces intended to become the bedrock of Europe’s digital single market
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28 Jul 2025
Nokia lands connectivity deal for Medusa subsea cable system
Comms tech provider celebrates major win as part of transformative, open-access infrastructure connecting North Africa and Europe with high-capacity fibre links
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25 Jul 2025
Orange Belgium, Proximus ink memorandum of understanding to expand Wallonia gigabit access
Belgian operators plan to join forces and deploy accessible fibre to the home, with the intended partnership to benefit nearly 1.4 million residences and businesses in more medium-low populated areas
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25 Jul 2025
Channel catch-up: News in brief
Developments this week at Westcoast, Exertis, TD Synnex, Orange Cyberdefense, Iomart, Source Code Control and Pentest People
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25 Jul 2025
Software-defined vehicles drive next-gen auto architectures
Research highlights trend in automotive industry towards software-defined vehicles where functionality, user experience and monetisation opportunities are governed increasingly by software rather than hardware
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25 Jul 2025
Interview: Cambridge Consultants CEO Monty Barlow scans for tech surprises
Cambridge Consultants is a technology and consulting business unit of Capgemini. Its chief executive, Monty Barlow, talks about its heritage and vision for the future of digital technology
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25 Jul 2025
Viasat hails ‘revolution’ for global satellite IoT
Satellite communications firm launches its next-generation internet of things connectivity service, which it says is set to revolutionise global IoT capabilities with two-way messaging connectivity
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24 Jul 2025
SharePoint users hit by Warlock ransomware, says Microsoft
Microsoft’s security analysts confirm a number of cyber attacks on on-premise SharePoint Server users involve ransomware
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24 Jul 2025
Arelion launches US-Mexico terabit-scale fibre route
Multinational enterprise connectivity provider furthers presence in Mexico with fibre link to support wholesale and enterprise customers with terabit-scale capacities and high-speed connectivity to US technology markets
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24 Jul 2025
PUMA makes tracks to cloud-based telephony on Microsoft Teams
Multinational cloud telephony provider selected by leading global sports brand to accelerate its global move to cloud telephony by introducing local telco contracts with a fully cloud-based collaboration solution
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24 Jul 2025
L4S adoption sees T-Mobile writing ‘next chapter of 5G’
US operator claims first mover advantage through 5G Advanced network offering first steps towards programmable 5G, supporting use cases such as extended reality and remote driving
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24 Jul 2025
Avaya accelerates Model Context Protocol for customer experience
Latest part of corporate evolution sees enterprise software provider accelerate innovation-first ‘moonshot’ initiative into core customer experience platform’s 2025 roadmap
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23 Jul 2025
Partners revealed in UK’s £3.7bn connected and automated mobility sector drive
Successful projects announced in next-gen automotive feasibility programme designed to help firms demonstrate commerciality of services
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23 Jul 2025
VodafoneThree enhances connectivity, digital learning in Wales
As part of long-term commitment to closing the digital divide in rural communities, UK operator’s digital skills initiative provides students in Wales with interactive workshops and digital devices, and delivers high-capacity mobile coverage for visitors to the Royal Welsh Show
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22 Jul 2025
Colt targets crypto traders with low-latency connectivity
Connectivity service aims to give digital asset traders and enterprises deploying AI applications a performance edge by connecting cloud regions faster than native backbones
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22 Jul 2025
Microsoft confirms China link to SharePoint hacks
Microsoft confirms two known China-nexus threat actors, and one other suspected state-backed hacking group, are exploiting vulnerabilities in SharePoint Server
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22 Jul 2025
EE 5G standalone network ready to scale for mass usage
UK’s leading mobile comms provider reveals latest evolution of 5G network has passed a tipping point after reaching over half of the UK population
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22 Jul 2025
ASEAN urged to seize 5G-AI opportunity
A report warns the region could miss out on economic opportunities as the growing digital divide between ASEAN member states threatens to undermine its competitiveness
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22 Jul 2025
AI-driven predictive maintenance gaining traction
Study reveals recent technological trends, including digital twin technology, IoT and edge computing, are increasingly being used in predictive maintenance and AI
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21 Jul 2025
Darktrace buys network visibility specialist Mira
AI cyber giant Darktrace buys network security firm Mira for an undisclosed sum, seeking to enhance the tech stack it offers to highly regulated sectors
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21 Jul 2025
OT security a channel opportunity
Research and anecdotal experiences of those working across the channel all point to operational technology being an area that needs to be secured by partners
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21 Jul 2025
Urban-rural connectivity gap widens in OECD countries
Dataset reveals urban-rural connectivity gap across 60 countries worldwide, highlighting that while access and quality have been improving, divides continue to persist
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21 Jul 2025
Linx, Megaport expand connectivity for London networks
London Internet Exchange announces a strategic partnership with global network-as-a-service provider offering one invoice, one port and one point of contact for engineering support
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21 Jul 2025
Singapore under ongoing cyber attack from APT group
Nation-state actor UNC3886 is actively targeting Singapore’s critical national infrastructure in a sophisticated espionage and disruption campaign, with the country mounting a whole-of-government response
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21 Jul 2025
Netherlands calls for European shift to post-tracking internet as privacy laws fail
Dutch research institute argues decade of regulation hasn’t curbed surveillance capitalism, proposes fundamental business model change
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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