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18 Dec 2024
CISA issues mobile security guidance following China hacks
By Alexander CulafiFollowing the Salt Typhoon attacks, CISA offers advice to 'highly targeted' individuals, such as using end-to-end encryption and moving away from purely SMS-based MFA.
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18 Dec 2024
Enterprises shift to on-premises AI to control costs
By Antone GonsalvesIn 2025, many companies will shift to on-premises AI to cut cloud costs that can easily reach $1 million a month for large enterprises.
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18 Dec 2024
U.S. approach to misinformation, AI will shift under Trump
By Makenzie HollandPresident-elect Donald Trump has been vocal in his criticisms of big tech's content censorship power and President Joe Biden's executive order on AI.
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15 Jul 2024
Ericsson, Oppo ink global patent cross-licence agreement
By Joe O’HalloranGlobal comms tech firm teams with leading Asian smartphone provider on multi-year global cross licence covering cellular technology, including business cooperation on 5G-related projects such as device testing and customer engagements
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15 Jul 2024
Telecom Egypt makes nation’s 5G first
By Joe O’HalloranTech provider announces partnership with leading Egyptian telco to bring 5G technology to the country for first time, aiming to revolutionise its comms landscape
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12 Jul 2024
Brembo invests in connected mobility startup Spoke Safety
By Joe O’HalloranProvider of digital communication technologies between vehicles and the road ecosystem joins portfolio of braking systems firm to strengthen expertise in software and cloud connectivity
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12 Jul 2024
BBC votes for multi-network IoT SIMs in general election
By Joe O’HalloranBritain’s national broadcaster tapped mobile communications provider to enable streaming of UK general election counts
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12 Jul 2024
Autonomous trucking industry in fast lane
By Joe O’HalloranResearch reveals that autonomous truck industry is experiencing a revival after the initial hype, with vehicle delivery numbers breaking records - but pain points need to be addressed to ensure commercialisation
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11 Jul 2024
West End Live and London Pride gain from next-gen connectivity
By Joe O’HalloranAttendees of recent large, free-entry public events in central London are said to have benefited from ultra-fast public Wi-Fi installed on street furniture, supporting the operation of key facilities and devices
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10 Jul 2024
Canalys: PC market sets stage in Q2 for further growth
By Simon QuickeAI-capable products are starting to hit the market, providing expectations of a strengthening 2024
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10 Jul 2024
Vodafone, Meta optimise short-form videos to improve network efficiency
By Joe O’HalloranOperator and tech giant team on test leading to marked reduction in network traffic for popular applications across mobile network, freeing up resources on popular 4G/5G sites at locations such as shopping centres and transport hubs
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09 Jul 2024
Chinese spies target vulnerable home office kit to run cyber attacks
By Alex ScroxtonChina’s APT40 is ramping up targeting of victims using vulnerable small and home office networking kit as command and control infrastructure, according to an international alert
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08 Jul 2024
Synnovis attack highlights degraded, outdated state of NHS IT
By Alex ScroxtonMore cyber attacks against the health service are likely, and will succeed if something isn’t done to address the increasingly elderly NHS IT estate, experts are warning
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08 Jul 2024
Singtel, SK Telecom gear up for 6G future
By Aaron TanBoth telcos will work together to develop advanced network slicing, telco APIs and edge AI infrastructure, among other capabilities, to pave way for 6G deployments
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08 Jul 2024
Motorola Solutions to open global R&D centre in Ireland
By Joe O’HalloranComms tech giant announces opening of research and development centre in Cork to focus on designing software for established land mobile radio portfolio
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05 Jul 2024
Nokia, BT Group, Qualcomm claim enhanced 5G Carrier Aggregation first
By Joe O’HalloranComms tech provider and operator reveal successfull aggregation of 5G Standalone spectrum using 5CC Carrier Aggregation, making the latter the first European operator to achieve this milestone
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05 Jul 2024
MSPs deserve more recognition
By Simon QuickeCEO of Kaseya outlines its mission to improve the position of the managed service provider community
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04 Jul 2024
5G FWA on upward trajectory but global growth patchy
By Joe O’HalloranStudy from GSMA predicts the number of 5G FWA connections across 70 countries will increase by 358% by 2030, representing an increase from 17.3 million connections to 79.2 million
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04 Jul 2024
ADNOC, e& plan energy industry’s largest private 5G wireless network
By Joe O’HalloranAbu Dhabi-owned energy and petrochemicals group enters agreement with leading MENA telco to create high-speed network spanning 11,000 square km, enabling AI-driven offerings to reach remote onshore and offshore operations
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04 Jul 2024
Nokia and Solis plough connectivity path for agribusinesses in Brazil
By Joe O’HalloranComms tech provider and telecoms infrastructure firm expand private wireless networks supporting agribusinesses in unconnected rural communities across Brazil to drive digital inclusion with real-time information to support farms
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03 Jul 2024
Vodafone and Virgin Media O2 announce long-term network-sharing agreement
By Joe O’HalloranNetwork-sharing agreement aims to transform experience for tens of millions of customers across the UK and rebalance the mobile market by creating a third scaled network operator
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03 Jul 2024
North America surge drives global 5G connections to two-billion mark
By Joe O’HalloranFirst quarter of 2024 sees 185 million new top-end mobile additions, with total now projected to hit 7.7 billion by 2028
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01 Jul 2024
Telefónica, Nokia offer ‘unique’ private 5G networks service in Spain
By Joe O’HalloranPartnership to see companies – especially those in industrial and logistics sectors – able to implement up to 100 digitisation services in cloud, private mobile networks and edge computing with 5G connectivity
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01 Jul 2024
Canon Business Centre SOS expands geographic reach
By Simon QuickePartner able to provide more coverage for the print vendor in Hampshire and the South coast following acquisition
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01 Jul 2024
VMO2 hits high as it completes Shared Rural Network first phase
By Joe O’HalloranGlencoe Mountain Resort in Scotland becomes 227th site to gain improved 4G coverage as part of VMO2 roll-out
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27 Jun 2024
Qt lands on LG advanced automotive content platform
By Joe O’HalloranSoftware developer and CE giant extend partnership to power UI/UX development of in-car infotainment services
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27 Jun 2024
Nokia, Telefónica team to boost adoption of 5G SA network APIs
By Joe O’HalloranLeading operator inks agreement to explore new API opportunities based on 5G standalone capabilities for businesses in Spain and Germany through use of comms tech provider’s Network Exposure Function
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27 Jun 2024
Verizon brings portable connectivity to events with Network in a Box
By Joe O’HalloranComms provider Verizon launches critical communications prototype to support operations, security, event production and fan experience in venues when a permanent private network is not available
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24 Jun 2024
Starlink, Comcast collaborate to expand enterprise managed connectivity
By Joe O’HalloranNetwork giant’s broadband, wireless provider inks deal to claim to be first major network provider to team up with Elon Musk-led satellite communications company to offer enterprise customers services for improved network redundancy
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24 Jun 2024
Global Telco AI Alliance founders establish LLM joint venture
By Joe O’HalloranFounders of a global consortium of telcos looking to make best use of artificial intelligence form joint venture to codevelop and launch multilingual large language model tailored to companies such as themselves
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20 Jun 2024
Three UK, Ericsson claim new standard for smart and sustainable mobile networks
By Joe O’HalloranLeading comms tech provider and operator claim to have successfully improved energy efficiency by up to 70% at selected UK sites using AI-powered hardware and software services
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20 Jun 2024
Orange Mobile sets out 5G private SA deployment at Paris 2024 Olympics
By Joe O’HalloranOrange outlines the mobile infrastructure for forthcoming Olympics, equipping 15,000 athletes and providing a range of offers for foreign visitors, relying on 5G private standalone to connect major venues
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19 Jun 2024
Nokia and Google Cloud collaborate to hasten 5G applications with telco APIs
By Joe O’HalloranComms tech provider and leading cloud firm partner to help developers worldwide create 5G applications faster and enrich developer experience with generative AI capabilities
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18 Jun 2024
Bayanat and Oxa team up to drive innovation in autonomous vehicle technology
By Joe O’HalloranAutonomous vehicle software provider Oxa inks partnership with AI-powered geospatial solutions company Bayanat AI, aimed at advancing the development and deployment of AV systems
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18 Jun 2024
HPE Aruba Networking to connect new Everton stadium
By Joe O’HalloranPremier League football club inks deal with leading networking firm to become official supplier of soon-to-be-completed stadium
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17 Jun 2024
IBM deploys GenAI to power new Wimbledon features
By Cliff SaranWith Wimbledon 2024 running at the start of July, IBM has used the Watsonx platform with GenAI to power a new catchup feature
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17 Jun 2024
VMO2 boosts fibre, mobile comms in Essex, Manchester
By Joe O’HalloranLatest expansion for joint-venture UK fibre network to see it deliver network to over 12,000 premises east of London, boosting local connectivity
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14 Jun 2024
Security pros grade Apple Intelligence data privacy measures
By Antone GonsalvesApple has built a Private Cloud Compute server to process and then delete data sent from Apple Intelligence running on an iPhone, iPad or Mac. Apple says it won't store any data.
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14 Jun 2024
Nokia unveils software to expand and simplify APIs
By Joe O’HalloranNokia’s Network Exposure Platform aims to expand and simplify the number of network application programming interfaces available to service providers, their partners and customer channels
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14 Jun 2024
Amdocs simplifies eSIM activation with Google Cloud
By Joe O’HalloranCommunications software provider and cloud giant announce partnership to streamline embedded subscriber identity module onboarding and activation with automated, remote real-time processes
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14 Jun 2024
The AI journey must start with the data
By Simon QuickeMSPs advised to begin conversations with customers at a data level to ensure AI tools will deliver the promised results
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13 Jun 2024
Vonage, Telstra team to accelerate digital transformation with network APIs
By Joe O’HalloranEricsson-owned cloud communications provider partners with Australian operator to combine network APIs with API platform and 5G network capabilities to enable enterprises to build applications for optimised customer experiences
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13 Jun 2024
Barcelona kicks off edge to cloud to customise fan experience
By Joe O’HalloranAiming to fulfil its ‘mes que un club’ ethos, Spanish football giant pulls networking ‘palanca’ to offer fans customised experience at legendary stadium, becoming official edge-to-cloud partner for next four seasons
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13 Jun 2024
Enterprises scale private wireless for additional use cases, industrial sites
By Joe O’HalloranStudy shows enterprises expanded private wireless networks use or deployed them in another location
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13 Jun 2024
eSIM Go checks in with Lufthansa on-brand global travel service
By Joe O’HalloranAviation group partners with embedded subscriber identity module company to provide mobile data services to passengers across four of its airlines, enabling travellers to stay connected in more than 150 countries while avoiding data roaming charges
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11 Jun 2024
O2 Telefónica, Ericsson renew core network partnership
By Joe O’HalloranGerman operator and leading comms tech provider agree multi-year contract extension to realise network of the future
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10 Jun 2024
Apple Intelligence GenAI, ChatGPT to boost Siri on iPhone, Mac
By Shaun SutnerThe consumer electronics giant finally made its long-anticipated move into generative AI, emphasizing privacy. But most features will only be available on the newest iPhones.
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10 Jun 2024
It’s time to gen up on AI-capable PC use cases
By Simon QuickeThe channel has been advised to ensure they understand and can support users with the move to hardware that is taking advantage of AI
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10 Jun 2024
Telenor IoT launches testing facility for internet-connected tech
By Joe O’HalloranNordic operator announces initial work being undertaken at its recently opened internet of things test lab, aiming to help customers understand how their connected IoT products behave before deployment
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07 Jun 2024
Northern Irish police used covert powers to monitor over 300 journalists
By Bill GoodwinPSNI publishes report on police surveillance of journalists and lawyers, but Northern Ireland’s Policing Board says it does not give the assurances needed
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07 Jun 2024
DDoS gang threatens to disrupt European elections
By Alex ScroxtonRussian hacktivists are threatening to disrupt the European Parliament elections, while the BBC reports on new deepfake threats to the UK’s electoral process
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07 Jun 2024
eSIM set to be next mobile industry disruptor
By Joe O’HalloranEven though its current acceptance and take-up is low, embedded subscriber identity module (eSIM) pinpointed by industry report to be the next industry disruptor, bringing about lasting changes to the way people connect with mobile providers and manage subscriptions
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06 Jun 2024
Vodafone, i2CAT unveil Open RAN management system
By Joe O’HalloranVodafone reveals development of open RAN technology in series of joint research projects with academia and research institutions at expanding Innovation Centre in Málaga
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05 Jun 2024
Nokia, Telia claim successful outdoor trial in 6 GHz range with massive MIMO
By Joe O’HalloranGlobal comms tech provider teams with leading Nordic operator to complete field pilot in upper 6 GHz spectrum band range to add capacity and coverage to existing macro cell sites in dense urban environments for 5G-Advanced and 6G networks
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04 Jun 2024
Print channel continuing services shift
By Simon QuickeResearch from Quocirca highlights areas for potential growth and identifies challenges for channel firms in adapting to meet changing customer needs
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04 Jun 2024
HPE looks to simplify deployment of private enterprise 5G
By Joe O’HalloranEdge-to-cloud global enterprise infrastructure company launches dedicated service designed to remove the complexity of managing, deploying and purchasing enterprise private cellular networks
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04 Jun 2024
Sateliot to launch four satellites in 5G IoT programme
By Joe O’HalloranLeading satellite operator continues on its programme of delivering 5G communications by deploying the first 5G-IoT satellite constellation
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30 May 2024
US smartphone users kept same devices for longest time period yet
By Joe O’HalloranThe latest investigation of the US mobile device trade-in market by risk management solutions provider shows for the auto, lifestyle and housing protection $874m put into consumers’ pockets in first quarter of 2024
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30 May 2024
The challenges of supporting Copilot+ PCs in the enterprise
By Cliff SaranWindows PCs generally use x86 compatible hardware, with Intel or AMD processors. Microsoft is now propelling Windows on Arm for AI
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30 May 2024
Qatar Airways taps Starlink for complimentary in-flight Wi-Fi
By Joe O’HalloranQatar Airways becomes first leading airline in MENA to introduce in-flight Wi-Fi connectivity via Elon Musk firm
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29 May 2024
Condor spreads wings with Intelsat in-flight connectivity
By Joe O’HalloranGermany’s leading leisure airline inks deal with integrated satellite and terrestrial network operator to extend Wi-Fi product to short- and medium-haul routes using Airbus A32xneo aircraft
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29 May 2024
UK rural mobile scheme in danger of missing coverage targets
By Joe O’HalloranHouse of Commons Committee of Public Accounts slams progress and reporting to date on flagship UK mobile connectivity scheme, and warns of potential funding issues that will hamper development
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28 May 2024
Executive Interview: Why Dell wants to be your one-stop AI shop
By Alex ScroxtonAt Dell Technologies World in Las Vegas, artificial intelligence was the talk of the town as Dell staked out an all-encompassing strategy ahead of an anticipated goldrush. Dell’s Nick Brackney explains why the tech giant believes it's onto a winner
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28 May 2024
Japan Airlines takes off with Intelsat for enhanced in-flight connectivity
By Joe O’HalloranLeading aircraft manufacturer to complete satellite communications company’s electronically steered array factory installation on latest generations of 737 aircraft boasting wide coverage and low latency.
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28 May 2024
5G innovation fuelling deal flow and growth pipelines
By Joe O’HalloranStudy highlights how business and enterprise market will become essential to commercial success of 5G industry, with network slicing and private wireless networks becoming areas of focus
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24 May 2024
Arctic Semiconductor 5G private networks tech gains 3GPP accreditation
By Joe O’HalloranLow-power, RF and mixed-signal chipsets provider announces 3GPP Compliant Platform for 5G private networks boasting ‘pivotal’ capabilities in terms of performance and power consumption
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23 May 2024
BT Wholesale outline areas of maximum channel opportunity
By Simon QuickeComms player shares research that should provide a list of technologies and topics its partners should focus on
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21 May 2024
Microsoft Copilot+ PC faces enterprise challenges
By Antone GonsalvesTo succeed with enterprises, pricing for Copilot+ PC will have to come down for high-volume sales and business software will need to run well on Arm-based systems.
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21 May 2024
Ericsson, Tele2 shake it off with 5G in Sweden for Taylor Swift
By Joe O’HalloranSwedish operator and global comms tech provider claim to have revolutionised mobile experiences with 5G technology milestone for music megastar’s concerts at Friends Arena in Stockholm
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21 May 2024
Wave of AI-capable PCs on the way
By Simon QuickeChannel will have a fresh option to pitch to customers as the arrival of hardware using artificial intelligence is less than a month away
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20 May 2024
Dell Technologies World: AI at core of Dell’s next chapter
By Alex ScroxtonWith a significant anniversary just passed, Dell CEO Michael Dell was in reflective mood as he looked ahead to the impact of artificial intelligence on the tech giant’s product stack
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20 May 2024
Swiss International Air Lines takes off with global eSIM service
By Joe O’HalloranSwitzerland’s largest air carrier collaborates with eSIM Go to launch global embedded subscriber identity module designed to provide passengers with convenient and affordable mobile data connectivity during their travels
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20 May 2024
Toshiba shows 32TB HDDs with heat-assisted and shingled drives
By Yann SerraDrive maker demonstrates 32TB and 31TB capacity hard drives that boost write density by use of heat and microwave assistance plus shingled – overlapped – drive tracks
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16 May 2024
Virgin Media O2 claims Shared Rural Network milestone
By Joe O’HalloranCommunity-owned island In the Hebrides becomes 150th site to benefit from improved mobile connectivity after operator deploys helicopters, boats and off-road vehicles to deliver and install a 4G mast to Isle of Eigg
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14 May 2024
Security hampers shift towards cloud printing
By Simon QuickeCustomers have been moving towards off-premise options, but concerns around data integrity remain
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13 May 2024
Maria 01 rolls out ambitious pan-Europe startup plan
By Gerard O'DwyerTen-year plan will see pan-Nordic tech startup ecosystem based in Finnish capital
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10 May 2024
UK hails first test of quantum aircraft navigation
By Cliff SaranThe government’s £2.5bn quantum strategy receives a boost with test of quantum technology that gets around GPS jamming
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08 May 2024
Police accessed phone records of ‘trouble-making journalists’
By Bill GoodwinThe Police Service of Northern Ireland ran a rolling programme to monitor phone records of journalists to identify the source of police leaks, it was claimed today
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08 May 2024
New Apple iPad Pro with M4 chip ready for AI
By Antone GonsalvesApple's latest iPad Pro is the first product to get the company's new M4 chip with a neural processing unit designed to power AI applications and services.
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08 May 2024
Germany: European Court of Justice ruling on EncroChat could lead to new legal challenges
By Bill GoodwinA ruling by the European Court of Justice could prompt legal challenges in EncroChat prosecutions in Germany and other EU states
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03 May 2024
Nokia, Infobip team to accelerate CPaaS API development
By Joe O’HalloranGlobal cloud communications platform teams with comms services provider to enable developers to build wider array of network-powered applications
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01 May 2024
Australia’s Qantas apologises for mobile app data breach
By Alex ScroxtonAustralian flag carrier Qantas has apologised after a glitch in its mobile application temporarily enabled some customers to view the flights and booking details of other frequent fliers on two separate occasions
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01 May 2024
TomTom maps out support for Qualcomm IoT
By Joe O’HalloranMobile platform giant to use location technology firm’s global map data to help provide asset tracking solutions to meet asset visibility needs and challenging use cases across industries
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30 Apr 2024
Nokia and Vodafone claim successful Open RAN trial in Italy
By Joe O’HalloranLeading comms tech provider and operator have successfully completed an end-to-end Open RAN trial on Vodafone Italy’s live 5G standalone network, including hybrid cloud application platform connected to dedicated 5G core
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30 Apr 2024
SES agrees to acquire Intelsat
By Joe O’HalloranAfter abortive attempt a year ago, leading satellite operators present takeover deal that they say will result in creating a stronger multi-orbit operator with around 60% of revenue in high-growth segments
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30 Apr 2024
Digitisation sees eSIM adoption double in 2023
By Joe O’HalloranAnalysis reveals how eSIM downloads more than doubled in 2023, increasing 109% year on year, driven by accelerating adoption within North America and strong growth in Asia and Western Europe
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30 Apr 2024
Intelsat and CNH sow seeds of smart farming satellite connectivity
By Joe O’HalloranFirms partner to deliver field-ready connectivity in hard-to-reach locations to support precision agriculture applications, starting with deployment in Brazil
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29 Apr 2024
UK’s long-awaited device security law kicks in
By Alex ScroxtonThe Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act has become law across the UK, enforcing basic cyber security standards across connected products sold to the public
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29 Apr 2024
Nokia hails MENA successes with 5G and cloud
By Joe O’HalloranNokia inks key tech deals in UAE and Qatar to upgrade connectivity and drive 5G enterprise innovation, as well as to offer cloud interconnect service layer to enhance services for hyperscalers
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29 Apr 2024
Circular Computing widens reach for remanufactured laptops with Total IT Global
By Simon QuickeTie-up between firms will put sustainable options in front of more customers keen to reduce carbon emissions
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29 Apr 2024
Digital Catapult welcomes new suppliers to test 5G Open RAN deployability
By Joe O’HalloranAdvanced digital technology innovation centre that aims to drive early adoption of emerging technologies by UK businesses offers opportunity for Open RAN companies to test products in a real-world outdoor environment
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26 Apr 2024
Global 5G non-terrestrial networks show growth but stay in infancy
By Joe O’HalloranMobile industry trade body’s latest report on satellite networks for cellular comms shows that while satellites are rapidly gaining prominence, the full extent of their potential to complement terrestrial networks, phone services and broadband is still unclear
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25 Apr 2024
Extreme Connect 2024: AI in networks to live or die by trust
By Joe O’HalloranCloud networking provider unveils hub for research, development and innovation in networking previews, tapping AI to offer a new way to design, optimise and deploy networks
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24 Apr 2024
TikTok ban sails through US Senate
By Alex ScroxtonA law that will ban TikTok in the US unless its owner sells up pronto passed the US Senate by a landslide majority after being included in a package of military aid
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23 Apr 2024
Vodafone Business aims to help SMEs boost productivity and security
By Joe O’HalloranFollowing research showing how small and medium-sized businesses could increase profits and efficiency by making better use of digital tools, UK comms provider unveils campaign to help SMEs source digital tools to boost productivity and security
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19 Apr 2024
Report reveals Northern Ireland police put up to 18 journalists and lawyers under surveillance
By Bill GoodwinDisclosures that the Police Service of Northern Ireland obtained phone communications data from journalists and lawyers leads to renewed calls for inquiry
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19 Apr 2024
Sonatus opens software-defined vehicle R&D, engineering centre in Dublin
By Joe O’HalloranSoftware-defined vehicle partner establishes new design centre to take advantage of highly skilled pool of technical and engineering talent, and enable closer collaboration with customers and partners in the UK and EU
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19 Apr 2024
How Manipal Hospitals is driving tech innovations in healthcare
By Aaron TanManipal Hospitals’ video consultation services and a nurse rostering app are among the tech innovations it is spurring to improve patient care and ward operations
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18 Apr 2024
International police operation infiltrates LabHost phishing website used by thousands of criminals
By Bill GoodwinThe Metropolitan Police working with international police forces have shut down LabHost, a phishing-as-a-service website that has claimed 70,000 victims in the UK
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17 Apr 2024
Westcoast picks up Spire
By Simon QuickeDistributor Westcoast adds components specialist Spire to bolster the portfolio and add more depth to the Group
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17 Apr 2024
Wireless Logic enters Starlink orbit for IoT deployments
By Joe O’HalloranGlobal internet of things connectivity platform provider joins forces with satellite broadband constellation to offer fully managed service combining cellular and satellite connectivity to expand options for IoT and enterprises worldwide
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16 Apr 2024
VMO2 looks up to Starlink for remote location broadband backhaul
By Joe O’HalloranAs it furthers its wireless comms reach in so-called hard-to-reach areas, UK operator taps leading satellite broadband constellation provider’s technology to provide mobile backhaul to boost service experiences
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15 Apr 2024
Swisscom taps Ericsson for 5G RAN framework
By Joe O’HalloranLeading Swiss operator deploys 5G RAN products and services to underpin and upgrade its mobile network