Internet infrastructure
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Opinion
13 May 2025
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How sovereign AI will reshape APAC’s digital future
Asia-Pacific countries are developing sovereign AI capabilities to address unique cultural, economic, security and data sovereignty needs of the region Continue Reading
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15 Apr 2025
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Alibaba Cloud bolsters AI offerings
The Chinese hyperscaler has launched new models, tools and infrastructure upgrades for international customers following plans to advance its cloud computing and AI infrastructure Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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News
30 Jul 2025
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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. Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
30 Jul 2025
Virgin Media O2
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 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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29 Jul 2025
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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 Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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News
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 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
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 Continue Reading
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28 Jul 2025
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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 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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24 Jul 2025
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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 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
22 Jul 2025
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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 Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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News
21 Jul 2025
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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 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
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 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
21 Jul 2025
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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 Continue Reading
By- Kim Loohuis
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News
17 Jul 2025
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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 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
16 Jul 2025
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Meta AI training will be challenged at Europe’s highest court, says data protection chief
The data protection commissioner for Hamburg believes Meta’s AI training should be stopped Continue Reading
By- Mark Ballatd
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News
16 Jul 2025
UK mobile, broadband outpace delivery targets
Second year of government department said to be driving the UK’s leading position in science and technology, and makes clear the success of current broadband roll-out plans Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
14 Jul 2025
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EXA unveils high-capacity fibre route for key Euro business centres
Dedicated digital infrastructure platform provider expands its current reach, deploying new high-capacity 1,200 km fibre connection route from London to Frankfurt, Amsterdam and Brussels. Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
14 Jul 2025
CityFibre to gain more than £2bn in financing round
CityFibre reveals cash injection to ‘supercharge’ next phase of growth and to boost UK economy through large-scale deployment of 10Gbps XGS-PON network Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
11 Jul 2025
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EU broadband challengers warn of fixed connectivity monopolies
Non-incumbent EU fixed broadband providers raise alarm at proposed legislation, insisting that regulatory certainty is needed to drive investment in connectivity Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
09 Jul 2025
Virgin Atlantic
Fleet-wide Starlink Wi-Fi takes off at Virgin Atlantic
Elon Musk-led satellite operator engaged to provide leading UK airline with ‘the fastest, most reliable connectivity in the sky’ with ‘no-charge’ streaming quality and gate-to-gate connectivity in all cabins Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
09 Jul 2025
Three-quarters of UK champion continued broadband infrastructure investment
Study from trade association for organisations building and delivering UK’s internet services finds almost half of Brits would sooner give up the gym than lose web access, but also highlights a need for real partnership and bolder action to bridge the digital divide Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
07 Jul 2025
Brsk
Altnet calls on UK comms regulator to prevent rural broadband stagnation
Northern Ireland broadband supplier calls on Ofcom to cut charges applied by market leader regarding use of communications poles. Meanwhile, leading English altnet is hit by fine for its installed comms apparatus in Birmingham City area Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
02 Jul 2025
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Google fixes type confusion flaw in Chrome browser
An actively exploited type confusion vulnerability in the Google Chrome web browser needs immediate attention from users Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
02 Jul 2025
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Network failures see third of UK businesses lose £4m a year
Research finds as many as half of UK businesses have been forced to urgently re-evaluate their tech infrastructure following a wave of high-profile IT outages Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
01 Jul 2025
Openreach adds 21 locations in broadband upgrade footprint
UK’s largest broadband network provider makes significant addition to infrastructure, staying on track to make full-fibre gigabit available to 30 million premises in all corners of the UK by 2030 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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26 Jun 2025
Next phase of fintech reflected in strong financials, says World Economic Forum
Digital-powered finance firms might not be growing their customer base as fast as the immediate post-pandemic period, but revenue and profits are strong Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
26 Jun 2025
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AI competitiveness maxing out US bandwidth
Research finds growing demand to bring compute and data closer to the edge for real-time performance. Hyperscalers and datacentres are securing dense metro networks to support AI inference and regional interconnects Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
25 Jun 2025
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Brightspeed, Calix conclude ‘innovative, seamless’ 50G-PON test
US broadband and telecommunications services provider’s technology advancement centre tests passive optical fibre network capabilities that it says will support rapid, scalable growth today and for years to come Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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25 Jun 2025
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Arelion upgrades Scandinavian network to support AI ‘superhighway’
IP backbone and diverse connectivity services provider deploys 1.6Tbps and scalable 400G coherent pluggable optics for network between Oslo, Stockholm and Copenhagen Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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24 Jun 2025
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CMA consults on Google’s search dominance
The Competition and Markets Authority is consulting on whether Google should be designated with strategic market status Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
20 Jun 2025
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ITS wins dark fibre contract to boost Carmarthenshire connectivity
Latest step in Welsh connectivity programme sees major contract to provide fibre to underpin the expanding needs of digital services in communities that rely on effective, secure and high-capacity infrastructure Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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19 Jun 2025
Inca warns of ‘unjustified’ Openreach prominence in comms review
Trade association for UK’s independent broadband providers urges regulator to ensure forthcoming legislation secures the future of infrastructure investment, fosters regulatory consistency and promotes a fair and competitive landscape Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
18 Jun 2025
New era of connectivity required to unlock power of AI
Leading comms tech provider’s report reveals how outdated connectivity is restricting businesses’ ability to capitalise on emerging technologies such as AI Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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13 Jun 2025
European telcos team to gain edge, AI factories
Orange, Fastweb, Swisscom, Telefónica and Telenor announce partnership with AI technology leader to build infrastructure to support generative and agentic AI services for regional enterprises Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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11 Jun 2025
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Government using national security as ‘smokescreen’ in Apple encryption row
Senior conservative MP David Davis says the Home Office should disclose how many secret orders it has issued against telecoms and internet companies to Parliament Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor
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Feature
09 Jun 2025
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Are we normalising surveillance in schools?
Children and teenagers are subjected to a vast array of surveillance technologies in schools. These are intended to keep them safe, but are we normalising surveillance for young people? Continue Reading
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06 Jun 2025
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‘Severe’ network outages costing $160bn globally
Research reveals costly impact of outages and spotlights a critical turning point in enterprise network architecture changing how IT leaders think about the network, such as what it is, what it enables and how it protects organisations Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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04 Jun 2025
CityFibre
CityFibre doubles broadband speed with 5.5Gbps wholesale offer
Independent UK broadband provider reveals new symmetrical wholesale product, twice as fast as its fastest currently available service, enabled by 10Gbps XGS-PON upgrade Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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03 Jun 2025
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Lumen lands terrestrial backhaul deal for JUNO trans-Pacific cable
Live Pacific connection designed to give enterprises direct, low-latency pathway between US and key Asian markets will be supported by Lumen Technologies Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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30 May 2025
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Nokia unveils Wi-Fi 7 gateways as high-end router market sees growth
As high-end segment of the router market is dominated by four firms and eases back into profit, leading comms tech provider introduces entry-level and mid-tier devices that can deliver speeds over three times faster than Wi-Fi 6 devices Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
29 May 2025
Nokia
Nokia accelerates multi-Gig PON fibre broadband services
Line card product optimised for cost-effective mass market 25G PON, while co-existence network element enables ability to run single fibre 10G, 25G and 50G services Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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28 May 2025
HPE Aruba Networking expands distributed services switch platform
Leading network tech and services provider extends offer with distributed services switches, and expanded wired and wireless portfolio, to meet increasing AI and high-performance computing demands Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
27 May 2025
Immersive content to stretch wireless networks to breaking point
Research finds video accounts for 69% of all internet data traffic, far surpassing social media and gaming, and that by 2031, limitations of current networks are already apparent Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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22 May 2025
BT returns to capital spending for full-fibre expansion
UK’s leading communications group lifts investment in order to beat previous build target and connect customers faster as part of mass transformation of UK’s Digital Infrastructure Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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21 May 2025
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Extreme Networks ups networking AI ante with Platform One
Leading cloud networking provider announces limited availability of next-gen networking platform attributed with reducing manual tasks by up to 90% Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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16 May 2025
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BT to bring gigabit broadband to hard-to-reach Swansea Bay areas
UK’s leading comms provider inks £10m contract to deliver full-fibre to nearly 1,800 sites across the south coast of Wales, bridging connectivity gaps in Pembrokeshire, Swansea, Neath Port Talbot and Carmarthenshire Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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14 May 2025
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Fibre, 5G continue to expand global footprint
Core ‘future-proof’ communications technologies are steadily expanding their reach as wireless applications gain ground in key territories Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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14 May 2025
Openreach connects first customers under Project Gigabit partnership
UK’s leading broadband provider reveals initial customers in hardest-to-reach communities gaining gigabit access as part of partnership with government’s £5bn deployment scheme Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Opinion
13 May 2025
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How sovereign AI will reshape APAC’s digital future
Asia-Pacific countries are developing sovereign AI capabilities to address unique cultural, economic, security and data sovereignty needs of the region Continue Reading
By- Serene Nah
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News
12 May 2025
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Wi-Fi 7 trials show ‘significant’ performance gains in enterprise environments
Wireless technology consortium reveals industry trials of latest Wi-Fi standard in enterprise scenarios revealing increased throughput, lower latency and enhanced efficiency for high-demand applications Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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12 May 2025
Virgin Media O2
Virgin Media O2, Daisy Group merge to form B2B comms company
Comms provider and IT services company unite to offer digital-first connectivity and managed services Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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09 May 2025
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Nordic countries plan offline payment system for disaster backup
Board member of the Bank of Finland reveals plan as likelihood of losing internet connectivity increases amid geopolitical tensions Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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07 May 2025
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UK at risk of Russian cyber and physical attacks as Ukraine seeks peace deal
UK cyber security chief warns of ‘direct connection’ between Russian cyber attacks and physical threats to the UK Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor
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News
07 May 2025
Global broadband growth slows at end of 2024
Fourth quarter 2024 update of global connectivity market shows subscribers pass 1.5 billion barrier as fibre, non-terrestrial and fixed wireless gain popularity, especially in emerging markets Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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06 May 2025
Options for Google as DoJ seeks divestiture
The US Department of Justice is calling for Google to divest its adtech business. Google says it’s impossible. But is there an alternative? Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
02 May 2025
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Government and Ofcom disagree about scope of Online Safety Act
MPs heard different views from the online harms regulator and the UK government about whether and how the Online Safety Act obliges platforms to deal with disinformation Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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28 Apr 2025
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Digital twins critical for digital transformation to fly in aerospace
Technology consortium publishes whitepaper to address the challenges of digital twin adoption in the aerospace and defence industries highlighting requirements for successfully deploying these digital twin-enabling technologies Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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25 Apr 2025
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Kingston Council taps Boldyn to improve digital infrastructure
Partnership between London borough council, regional transport authority and leading large-scale network provider to see high-speed fibre links to CCTV locations, enabled through the construction of a 10km network covering main town centres Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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25 Apr 2025
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Omdia: All-photonics infrastructure key to safer, smarter, more sustainable world
Research revealed at Innovative Optical and Wireless Network global forum outlines future of digital economy, powered by all-photonics networks Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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17 Apr 2025
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Windstream, Ciena boost 400G network capacity in Southeast US
Optical communications technology enhances network infrastructure with its reconfigurable line system and coherent optical innovations, strengthening connectivity between Texas and Florida Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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16 Apr 2025
Nokia
Fibre fine but US tariffs to take hit on broadband equipment
Analyst predicts effect of US tariffs on telecoms and communications industry, revealing probable winners and losers Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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15 Apr 2025
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Qwilt covers more than 2,000 edge cloud nodes across six continents
Distributed edge network technology provider claims milestone in Edge Cloud infrastructure through shift in how enterprises can deliver content and deploy latency-sensitive applications Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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15 Apr 2025
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Alibaba Cloud bolsters AI offerings
The Chinese hyperscaler has launched new models, tools and infrastructure upgrades for international customers following plans to advance its cloud computing and AI infrastructure Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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Feature
10 Apr 2025
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GCHQ historian Dave Abrutat’s mission to preserve the UK’s forgotten signals intelligence history
Dave Abrutat, GCHQ’s official historian, is on a mission to preserve the UK’s historic signals intelligence sites and capture their stories before they disappear from folk memory. A new charity, NSIST, will raise funds and recruit volunteers Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor
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10 Apr 2025
Ericsson
Ericsson unveils AI-led enterprise wireless-first branch architecture
Global comms tech provider launches wireless-first branch architecture to deliver secure, reliable and scalable connectivity to support higher-bandwidth, business-critical AI-based operations across multiple industries Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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10 Apr 2025
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Elevate raises full-fibre bar for businesses across Cardiff
Altnet to bring gigabit-speed connectivity to thousands of businesses through partnership with local council and national government across Welsh capital to boost digital inclusion, economic growth and educational access Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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10 Apr 2025
HPE intros virtual private cloud, on-premise options for Aruba Networking Central
Expansion of flagship network management service designed to address increasing demand for data sovereignty with regional and local control of networks with built-in security, AI-powered optimisation and enhanced observability Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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08 Apr 2025
Theo Moye
Elevate and Xantaro accelerate UK full-fibre reach
UK alternative gigabit broadband suppliers unveil further advances in their full-fibre business in the north-west and south-west of England, deploying in urban and rural communities Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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04 Apr 2025
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Mercury fibres up to boost utility efficiency
Demand to support continuous traffic growth sees New Zealand utility provider offer 400G broadband connectivity supplied by country’s leading telco and optical communications technologies supplier Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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01 Apr 2025
Nokia
Vodafone Idea looks to beef up enterprise comms with optical upgrade
Optical transport upgrade designed to insulate network against 4G data growth and accelerate commercial 5G roll-out in India Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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28 Mar 2025
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Digital Twin Consortium outlines spatially intelligent capabilities and characteristics
Consortium designed to drive increased virtual representation adoption across industries publishes whitepaper emphasising the importance of locational intelligence in practice Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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28 Mar 2025
Audi gears up for next-gen factory automation with smart manufacturing
Global auto manufacturer Audi deploys virtual private cloud environment platform to deliver enhanced automation, reconfiguring production line to accommodate a product mix change and scale compute and storage Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
28 Mar 2025
UK gigabit broadband continues progress but overbuild fears persist
Fifth edition of UK broadband report sees robust growth of full-fibre access across the country, but with slower increase in gigabit per se, and key mergers making altnets more efficient and attractive for investors Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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26 Mar 2025
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Deutsches Forschungsnetz accelerates research with green IP network
IP network upgrade designed to give German national research and education network enhanced access to critical resources and more efficient collaboration with interface speeds up to 800 Gbps, increased capacity and 75% reduced power consumption Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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25 Mar 2025
Openreach
UK internet trade bodies issue best practice guidance for telecoms poles
Trade associations for providers of internet services in the UK offer guidance outlines that encourage a community-conscious approach to telecoms infrastructure deployment Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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24 Mar 2025
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CityFibre acquires Connexin’s full-fibre infrastructure
Strategic agreement enables the expansion of nationwide footprint of UK’s leading alternative and independent broadband provider by up to 185,000 premises Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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24 Mar 2025
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DE-CIX launches neutral internet exchanges in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro
DE-CIX opens two internet exchanges, partnering with datacentre operators Equinix, Elea and Ascenty to boost enterprise connectivity, and connect to 60 locations and over datacentres in 600 cities Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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24 Mar 2025
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Neos expands BMC TV partnership to support UK live events broadcasting
Media network services provider teams with leading business connectivity provider aiming to deliver high-capacity, low-latency connectivity, addressing increasing live broadcast demands Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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19 Mar 2025
HPE teams up with Nvidia for enterprise AI solutions
Leading networking tech firm latest to get on board agentic AI road in partnership with GPU leader focusing on customer transformation with new enterprise AI solutions and enhancements encompassing data management and storage. Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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18 Mar 2025
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EXA Infrastructure, Ultranet build fibre route across key Italian cities
Dedicated digital infrastructure provider and independent carrier-to-carrier operator and fibre infrastructure owner team to enhance diversity on a key corridor for subsea cable data traffic Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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18 Mar 2025
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Interconnect infrastructure set for sixfold increase in bandwidth demand
Global survey explores networking needs for artificial intelligence era as more than half of IT professional believe AI workloads will place the biggest demand on datacentre interconnect infrastructure over the next three years Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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17 Mar 2025
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Online Safety Act measures come into effect
Regulator Ofcom is now able to take enforcement action against platforms under the Online Safety Act if they fail to proactively safeguard against content such as terrorist or child sexual abuse material Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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14 Mar 2025
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Microsoft, DE-CIX plot MAPS for SaaS enterprise connectivity
Noting that 82% of enterprises underestimate the lagging effect of packet loss on the performance of SaaS applications, global internet exchange operator and IT behemoth partner to optimise cloud connectivity Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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13 Mar 2025
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YouFibre takes 400G connectivity option at Manchester internet exchange
Independent full-fibre broadband provider becomes first ISP to take a 400G port at the London Internet Exchange’s regional interconnection hub in Manchester Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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13 Mar 2025
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AT&T claims long-distance fibre network speed record
US communications giant completes ‘the highest speed’ across a single wavelength with 1.6 Tbps data transport on its commercial infrastructure Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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12 Mar 2025
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BT claims first successful trial of MAUD live streaming platform
UK telco’s multicast-assisted unicast delivery platform sees initial usage, demonstrating promised ability to flatten peaks of network traffic Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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10 Mar 2025
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Nokia claims US fibre wins with Outer Reach Broadband and BerryComm
Leading global comms tech provider celebrates new US contracts deploying fibre solution capable of delivering multi-gigabit broadband to businesses in Maine and 100+ mile backbone from Indianapolis to Logansport to enhance high-speed internet Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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10 Mar 2025
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Broadband Forum launches three open broadband projects
Broadband Forum unveils latest work in development of software and standards designed to provide foundations for faster innovation through global collaboration including AI and ML Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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07 Mar 2025
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UK altnets call for full-fibre broadband to be prioritised in industrial strategy
Independent Networks Cooperative Association outlines plan for cross-UK campaign to promote full-fibre broadband adoption and the establishment of a digital infrastructure cross-departmental working group Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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05 Mar 2025
GSMA
MWC 2025: Fabric to spread as BT sees no business plan B without the network
UK’s leading coms provider outlines the pressures that enterprise customers will face as AI reshapes the new world of work Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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02 Mar 2025
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AWS boosts telco cloud offerings with new Outposts
Amazon Web Services debuts new Outposts racks and servers that extend its infrastructure to the edge to support network intensive workloads and cloud radio access applications Continue Reading
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28 Feb 2025
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Major UK banks hit by payday digital banking problems again
A month after Barclays suffered online banking problems, customers at multiple banks report further issues Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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24 Feb 2025
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Government seeks payments tech partner through £49m contract
UK government wants tech partner to help it embed open banking functionality into its Gov.uk Pay platform Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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24 Feb 2025
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NTT, Nokia, Anritsu demo dynamic networking using IOWN APN
Latest step in next-generation networking project aims to realise power-efficient RAN network by dynamic base station operation according to traffic fluctuations Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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24 Feb 2025
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Alibaba bets $53bn on cloud and AI
Chinese tech giant Alibaba unveils massive three-year investment in a move to capitalise on the AI opportunity and position its cloud infrastructure as the backbone for future growth Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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20 Feb 2025
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The many ways AI can empower XR
There is an almost ‘irresistible’ marriage between artificial intelligence and extended reality, yet while their combination will create benefits, there will also be some downsides Continue Reading
By- Martin Schwirn, Computer Weekly
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18 Feb 2025
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Meta’s planned subsea cable will exceed circumference of Earth and support AI innovation
Meta’s planned 50,000 km subsea cable will be the world’s longest and connect the five major continents Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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17 Feb 2025
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Digital twins extend to biological systems
The use of digital twins in industrial, manufacturing and architectural firms is well known - now we can also include medical science, pharmaceutical research and agricultural management use cases Continue Reading
By- Martin Schwirn, Computer Weekly
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05 Feb 2025
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StarHub upgrades fibre broadband network to deliver 10Gbps services
First deployment of StarHub’s 10Gbps XGS-PON technology across city-state to offer enhanced services as part of Digital Connectivity Blueprint to improve citizen well-being via next-generation digital infrastructure Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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03 Feb 2025
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Hard-to-reach UK locations achieve broadband milestones
Ultrafast broadband goes live on Hebridean islands, with network ready for first residents to order full-fibre, while UK altnet outlines initial progress in £5bn deployment scheme Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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30 Jan 2025
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Neos Networks leads £1.2m UK Midlands broadband project
Leading UK business-dedicated network appointed by council to lead D2N2 Gigahubs initiative aimed at bringing gigabit broadband to rural communities in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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30 Jan 2025
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Global fixed broadband subscriptions pass 1.5 billion
Research firm points to milestone in wired connectivity arena, with over five hundred million fixed line subscriptions added over the past six years Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly