Network software
Network software is the enabling technology that makes IT systems work together. Internet protocol (IP) has become the common networking language for global communications, and the move to IPv6 is going to be a big issue for every organisation. We examine the latest trends and technologies, from Ethernet to wireless, and network application such as MPLS and video conferencing.
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News
17 May 2024
Cato Networks and e& partner to further expand SASE presence in UAE
Global technology group forges partnership with provider to see the establishment of a second point-of-presence in UAE, extending SASE Cloud to enterprises across the region Continue Reading
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15 May 2024
HP, Google bring Starline collaboration out of lab and into workplace
Tech firms unveil collaboration technology project based on AI and 3D imaging, designed to make co-workers feel like they’re together from any distance Continue Reading
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07 May 2024
Versa Networks adds AI capabilities to SASE platform
Artificial intelligence and machine learning-based secure access service edge provider enhances core solution to include GenAI firewall for threat detection and data protection Continue Reading
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03 May 2024
Optimising application connections, improving security posture top SD-WAN priorities
Research looking into key drivers behind global SD-WAN investments find deployments are mainly driven by need to optimise network connections to cloud-based applications and improve overall security posture Continue Reading
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02 May 2024
Palo Alto Networks claims to raise bar on SASE
Palo Alto Networks releases version 3.0 of SASE tech designed to extend zero trust to unmanaged devices, secure data with artificial intelligence and boosts application performance for partners and customers Continue Reading
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02 May 2024
Update from eSync Alliance accelerates software-defined vehicle roadmap
Trade association eSync Alliance publishes updated specification aimed at achieving further interoperability and collaboration in automotive use cases Continue Reading
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25 Apr 2024
Extreme Connect 2024: AI in networks to live or die by trust
Cloud 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 Continue Reading
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19 Apr 2024
Ciena optical tech makes light waves in Canada, Indonesia
Telcos from Europe and Asia deploy optical comms technology provider’s solutions to adapt to user and performance demand, reaching higher bandwidth and reducing energy requirements Continue Reading
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17 Apr 2024
BMC boosts network observability with Netreo acquisition
Autonomous digital enterprise operations technology firm announces takeover of provider of smart and secure IT network and application observability solutions Continue Reading
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15 Apr 2024
Docomo, NTT, NEC and Fujitsu unveil 100 Gbps 6G device
Japanese tech and comms giants jointly announce development of a top-level wireless device capable of ultra-high-speed 100 Gbps transmissions in the 100 GHz and 300 GHz sub-terahertz bands Continue Reading
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28 Mar 2024
Hybrid work drives demand for SASE, zero-trust networking
Aryaka report finds five key trends with 70% of CISOs seeking secure access service edge and software-defined WAN convergence for simplified infrastructure management Continue Reading
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20 Mar 2024
ServiceNow acquires 4Industry, EY Smart to boost smart industry
Digital workflow company announced its latest acquisitions of 4Industry and EY’s Smart Daily Management app to accelerate digital transformation Continue Reading
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19 Mar 2024
Cato claims first for AI-driven networking, security incident detection and response
Artificial intelligence option from Cato enhanced to detect and identify the root cause of networking incidents and to reduce outages from hours to minutes Continue Reading
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14 Mar 2024
Passalacqua hotel claims exceptional guest connectivity with AI-driven Wi-Fi 7
Prestigious hotel on the shores of Lake Como to become one of the world’s first early adopters of Wi-Fi 7 to give not only high connectivity speeds, but also low latency and increased capacity Continue Reading
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13 Mar 2024
BT, Broadpeak intro multicast tech to enhance network video streaming
UK’s leading network provider teams with content delivery network firm to enhance live video streaming quality and reliability using adaptive bit rate and multicast-assisted unicast delivery technology Continue Reading
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11 Mar 2024
Aryaka advances network, security convergence with SASE as a service
Cloud-based software-defined networking and security services provider claims to transform global secure networking with unified secure access service edge solution Continue Reading
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23 Feb 2024
Audi revs up customised private 5G environment to gain edge
Auto giant’s private network aims to replicate connectivity environments found across the world to give it a competitive advantage by ensuring connected technology is sound and functional on public roads Continue Reading
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23 Feb 2024
Singtel rolls out network slicing on 5G network
Singtel’s app-based network slicing capabilities will boost the performance of 5G applications and cater to different experience, security and privacy requirements Continue Reading
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21 Feb 2024
Vodafone starts roll-out of commercial Open RAN in Romania
Pan-European operator builds on UK commercial deployment and trials in other European countries for open radio access networks in key territory Continue Reading
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16 Feb 2024
Vonage unveils network API availability
Comms platform provider announces network API availability, and claims first-to-market developer registration service to simplify network API access and adoption Continue Reading
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13 Feb 2024
Telia Lithuania offers businesses country-wide 800 Gbps service
Leading Baltic supplier of telecom services uses coherent optics to bring customers faster speeds, more capacity and greater service reliability Continue Reading
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01 Feb 2024
McArthurGlen gets tailor-made connectivity and security for fashion outlets
Critical network infrastructure provider teams with bespoke network services company to deliver reliable and secure connectivity for McArthurGlen’s nine retail sites across the UK Continue Reading
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30 Jan 2024
Juniper claims first AI-native networking platform
AIOps and virtual network assistant expanded with first integrated digital experience twinning and end-to-end insight across campus, branch and data centre infrastructures to drive more speed, scale and value Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Jan 2024
Helsinki: The trailblazing smart city
Helsinki has transitioned from modelling the best of smart city innovation to becoming a fully-fledged smart city Continue Reading
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News
11 Jan 2024
Cisco fixes high-impact flaw in unified comms platform
Cisco unified comms customers are urged to patch a critical vulnerability in Unity Connection, a messaging and voicemail product Continue Reading
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News
11 Jan 2024
CES 2024: Stellantis, AWS BlackBerry QNX launch virtual cockpit
Leading automotive manufacturer teams with mobile platform developer and cloud giant to intro virtual cockpit as key component of virtual engineering workbench Continue Reading
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09 Jan 2024
Neos Networks launches 10Gbps managed dedicated internet access
Infrastructure upgrade sees managed dedicated internet access service customers now able to access higher bandwidths, alongside active monitoring and management of devices and service Continue Reading
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02 Jan 2024
China’s UNC4841 pivots to new Barracuda ESG zero-day
The Chinese state threat actor behind a series of cyber attacks on Barracuda Networks customers embarked on a campaign targeting the supplier’s email security products in the run-up to Christmas Continue Reading
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21 Dec 2023
Top 10 networking stories of 2023
This year has seen the continued adoption of software-defined wide area networks and secure access service edge as firms phase out multi-protocol label switching infrastructures, with artificial intelligence also stepping into the networking limelight Continue Reading
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18 Dec 2023
Cathay takes off with global SASE deployment
Unified secure access service edge services provider replaces legacy MPLS network for improved performance and observability, and unified end user security, access and application performance across global sites Continue Reading
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12 Dec 2023
NTT reveals acceleration to the future for photonics comms innovation
NTT releases annual report on the development of photonics-based wired and wireless communications infrastructure, claiming breakthrough in distributed datacentres and addressing communications for AI and LLM use cases Continue Reading
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12 Dec 2023
Nokia, du look to lead in UAE with 5G-Advanced RedCap
Leading MENA operator says trial of low-load next-generation mobile wireless standard shows readiness to trial innovative use cases that could unlock revenue opportunities in the internet of things and Industry 4.0 Continue Reading
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04 Dec 2023
eSIM adoption drives growth and market disruption in cellular IoT
Study reveals that embedded subscriber identity modules have gained more popularity from users and device makers than mobile operators but that is changing thanks to a new specification for IoT eSIMs Continue Reading
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28 Nov 2023
Carlsberg serves up IoT to bring bars into digital world
Brewer taps into global internet of things network to obtain real-time data on what’s selling at what time of day in which type of outlet and to obtain early warning of any technical problems Continue Reading
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24 Nov 2023
APAC organisations warm to microsegmentation
Nearly two-thirds of organisations in the APAC region see microsegmentation as a way to protect their IT assets, but lack the skills to deploy the technology Continue Reading
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22 Nov 2023
NTT Docomo deploys energy-efficient multi-supplier Open RAN 5G network
Leading Japanese operator and mobile technology pioneer deploys high-performance Open RAN-compliant portfolio in commercial multi-supplier network based on energy-efficient technology to support sustainability objectives Continue Reading
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15 Nov 2023
Satellite firm neXat looks to enhance critical communications with SD-WAN
Business connectivity provider looks to improve communications in key vertical through software-defined wide area network integrating configuration, monitoring and control into a single user platform Continue Reading
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14 Nov 2023
Itential, Kentik add integrated network observability to NetOps workflows
Network and cloud automation software firm and network observability company join forces to integrate network automation technologies and enable more efficient infrastructure Continue Reading
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13 Nov 2023
UK Ministry of Justice modernises wired and wireless digital infrastructure
Deployment of AI-driven networking designed to improve staff productivity and job satisfaction for UK Prisons and Probation services, while providing prisoners more rehabilitation opportunities through greater life skills Continue Reading
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10 Nov 2023
Orange Business shifts towards digital, aims to transform SD-WAN with VMware
Business services division of leading connectivity provider unveils strategy to offer end-to-end stack of digital solutions through B2B portfolio and strikes partnership with cloud computing company for software-defined wide-area network offer Continue Reading
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News
09 Nov 2023
Cisco expands full-stack observability ecosystem
Networking giant adds seven new partner modules to observability ecosystem around business insights, SAP visibility, networking, machine learning operations, service level objectives and sustainability Continue Reading
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Blog Post
09 Nov 2023
What to expect from NTT R&D Forum 2023
Where the international technology conference programme used to stem from Barcelona to Boston and from San Francisco to London to Las Vegas, the global footprint of software engineering development ... Continue Reading
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News
02 Nov 2023
Admins told to take action over F5 Big-IP platform flaws
Two vulnerabilities in the widely used F5 Networks Big-IP platform are now being exploited in the wild Continue Reading
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02 Nov 2023
US private 5G needs major improvements to support business
Analyst finds shared airwaves experiment will require considerable improvement to fulfil the promise of enterprise 5G Continue Reading
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31 Oct 2023
SEC sues SolarWinds, alleging serious security failures
SolarWinds and its CISO have been charged with fraud and internal control failures by the US authorities amid allegations of a series of cyber security failings leading up to the 2020 Sunburst attacks Continue Reading
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24 Oct 2023
Cisco hackers likely taking steps to avoid identification
Cisco confirms that a drop in detections of devices compromised by two zero-days was likely the result of reactive measures taken by the threat actors to avoid discovery Continue Reading
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23 Oct 2023
Cisco pushes update to stop exploitation of two IOS XE zero-days
Cisco releases updates to thwart exploitation of two flaws affecting users of its IOS XE software Continue Reading
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19 Oct 2023
Fears grow over extent of Cisco IOS XE zero-day
Researchers have identified spiking numbers of victims of a recently disclosed Cisco zero-day, as users of the networking supplier’s IOS XE software are urged to take defensive measures Continue Reading
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19 Oct 2023
Gitex Global: Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism builds AI engagement platform
Citizens of emirate set to gain access to platform designed to streamline the creation of business licence applications using artificial intelligence to solve the most common pain points in the journey and providing instant digital access to experts on demand Continue Reading
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News
19 Oct 2023
Broadband service providers need focus on home Wi-Fi latency, QoE
Report commissioned by managed Wi-Fi technology provider shows the global acceleration of FTTH, the growing need to focus on latency and the importance of deploying in-home Smart Wi-Fi to enhance QoE Continue Reading
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17 Oct 2023
Alert sounded over dangerous Cisco IOS XE zero-day
Cisco warns customers using its IOS XE software of a newly discovered vulnerability that could enable a threat actor to take over their systems Continue Reading
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10 Oct 2023
Singtel NaaS offering to ease hybrid network management
Singtel CUBΣ is touted to make it easier for enterprises to manage, scale and automate deployment of networking resources in a hybrid network environment Continue Reading
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04 Oct 2023
HPE hones GreenLake strategy with AI moves, hybrid cloud management
HPE has evolved its GreenLake strategy over the past five years, expanding beyond its as-a-service offerings to include a capital purchase model and a strong focus on hybrid cloud management and AI Continue Reading
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28 Sep 2023
IoT seeks 5G Advanced possibilities with world’s first ambient IoT visibility platform
Internet of things specialist Wiliot enhances core ambient platform to include real-time humidity sensing – along with temperature and location sensing and carbon emissions measurement – for visibility into enterprise supply chains Continue Reading
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28 Sep 2023
NTT, Qualcomm drive AI at the network edge
Mobile platform giant and leading IT infrastructure and services company invest in and accelerate the development of the 5G device ecosystem, including edge-as-a-service offering and 5G-enabled chipsets with AI models built in Continue Reading
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Tip
26 Sep 2023
Best practices for network automation with Python
Python libraries, version control, documentation and object-oriented programming provide helpful best practices for network engineers tackling network automation with Python. Continue Reading
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11 Sep 2023
Networking tech firms scrum down for Rugby World Cup
Leading communications providers look to form off-pitch connectivity spine of team with infrastructures using advanced networking and mixed reality technologies at pinnacle of world rugby Continue Reading
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08 Sep 2023
How Netskope is driving growth in APAC
Netskope is growing at over 50% year on year in the Asia-Pacific region, but the single-vendor SASE supplier is not limiting its customers to its own offerings Continue Reading
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18 Aug 2023
More than 400 Liberty Global IT staff move to Infosys as part of €1.5bn contract
TV and broadband giant outsources the build and operation of its entertainment and connectivity platforms to Indian supplier in five year deal Continue Reading
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14 Aug 2023
Verizon Business forges managed network services partnership with HCLTech
Information technology services and consulting company inks partnership with telco’s business services division, with aims of ushering in new era of large-scale wireline service delivery for enterprise customers Continue Reading
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09 Aug 2023
Three UK expands business offering with device management proposition
Cloud-based offering to enable UK operator to offer businesses ability to manage over-the-air configuration of devices, simplifying complex IT admin while securely increasing employee productivity Continue Reading
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01 Aug 2023
Two million more Australian households ready to upgrade to nbn
Australia’s national broadband network on track to enable up to 10 million premises, or up to 90% of homes and businesses, to access wholesale download speeds of 500Mbps to near 1Gbps by the end of 2025 Continue Reading
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01 Aug 2023
Investment flows towards Nile to redefine enterprise networks
Latest funding round designed to allow next-generation enterprise network provider to accelerate market expansion amid growing global customer demand Continue Reading
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17 Jul 2023
Police Scotland use cloud for biometric data despite clear risks
Police Scotland confirms it has stored significant volumes of biometric data on a cloud-based digital evidence sharing system despite major ongoing data protection concerns, bringing into question the effectiveness of the current regulatory approach and the overall legality of using hyperscale public cloud technologies in a policing context Continue Reading
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05 Jul 2023
Dassault Systèmes, Cranfield collaborate on 3DExperience centre of excellence
Partnership between tech firm and university aims to provide centre for experiential, lifelong learning with connected 3D engineering platform to accelerate digital and sustainable transformation of aerospace and defence industry Continue Reading
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04 Jul 2023
HPE, BT team for global managed LAN service
Business division of leading UK telco and networking technology and service provider enter collaboration to introduce LANs supporting high-performance experiences for hybrid workers and IoT transformations Continue Reading
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28 Jun 2023
Stolt-Nielsen SASE looks to optimise global connectivity, security for hybrid workers
Bulk liquid logistics and sustainable land-based aquaculture expert advances secure digital transformation plans and operational efficiency Continue Reading
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22 Jun 2023
Orange Business leads team to deliver cloud-native managed SASE to enterprises
Enterprise division of the global telco taps in-house cyber security practice and leading cyber security technology provider to offer simpler operational model for customers with end-to-end accountability, improved agility, efficiency and performance Continue Reading
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E-Zine
20 Jun 2023
How to keep network costs affordable
In this week’s Computer Weekly, as demands for networking performance and speed increase, we examine how to keep a handle on costs. Chip makers are investing in PLC technology – the next generation of flash storage – but some think it won’t be worth the effort; we investigate. And we listen in as tech industry leaders and politicians discuss the regulation of AI. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
19 Jun 2023
Avaya assures future-proof global communications with Enterprise Cloud
Comms tech provider kicks off user group conference proclaiming company is back, and unveils tech for firms to pursue hybrid cloud models by hosting parts of comms infrastructure in dedicated cloud instance Continue Reading
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13 Jun 2023
Cato claims SASE speed barrier record to sites and the cloud
Secure access service edge platform provider claims network throughput record, achieving 5Gbps on a single encrypted tunnel with all security inspections enabled Continue Reading
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01 Jun 2023
NBN unveils uncapped data plan for remote Australia
Following a successful trial to examine delivery of an improved satellite service, including the capability to achieve faster burst speeds of up to 100Mbps, an uncapped usage plan has been launched to address data needs of rural Australia Continue Reading
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Tip
12 May 2023
Python interpreter vs. IDE: What network engineers should know
When using Python for network automation, network engineers often work with interpreters and integrated development environment tools to test modules and debug code. Continue Reading
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11 May 2023
Webex and Google drive improved collaboration capabilities
Collaboration arm of networking giant reveals enhanced relationship with IT behemoth centred on creating faster synergy offering seamless way to connect through meetings and messaging and to improve automotive meeting experiences Continue Reading
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10 May 2023
MPLS and SD-WAN fail to meet needs of modern enterprise
Study from network architect argues modern uses cases have broken the network edge, with both traditional topology and much-touted software-defined replacement not cutting it Continue Reading
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20 Apr 2023
Huawei: rethinking approaches to networks and computing is critical
Comms tech giant Huawei kicks off 20th Global Analyst Summit affirming commitment to connectivity, computing, storage and cloud and how strategic objectives of industry should drive digital transformation Continue Reading
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20 Apr 2023
Halfords tools up for consistent experiences with AI-driven wired and wireless access
Motoring and cycling retailer reduces network-related trouble tickets and improves uptime in garages and stores after deploying artificial intelligence-driven network access Continue Reading
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Tip
05 Apr 2023
Use cases of digital twins for networks
Network engineers can use digital twins for design, testing, security and maintenance. But limitations with vendor specificity and a lack of standards hinder wider adoption for now. Continue Reading
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31 Mar 2023
RDK, Telenet up the ante on Wi-Fi management and performance
Boost to wireless comms as operator introduces smart Wi-Fi 6 pods and mesh technology combined with the latest modem, while technology consortium launches software component designed to unify residential Wi-Fi software Continue Reading
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30 Mar 2023
Colt expands Equinix on-demand partnership in Singapore, Hong Kong
Digital infrastructure companies expand longstanding on-demand partnership in key Asian territories with software-driven connectivity Continue Reading
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Definition
08 Mar 2023
network protocol
A network protocol is a set of established rules that specify how to format, send and receive data so that computer network endpoints, including computers, servers, routers and virtual machines, can communicate despite differences in their underlying infrastructures, designs or standards. Continue Reading
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28 Feb 2023
MWC 23: Beacon Wi-Fi 6E gateway shines for Nokia
Addressing the widespread roll-out of gigabit fibre powered by XGS-PON, comms tech provider unveils its first gateway supporting Wi-Fi 6E to provide premium, high-performance Wi-Fi in the home using high-capacity mesh networking. Continue Reading
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23 Feb 2023
Aryaka brings managed SD-WAN and SASE to more markets, verticals
Aryaka adds rich capabilities and innovations to accelerate the adoption of its cloud-based delivery for network and security services and to enable acceleration for improved application performance for increasingly hybrid workforces Continue Reading
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22 Feb 2023
UK’s MoJ publishes £165m WAN tender
Ministry of Justice announces tender for wide-area network to deliver secure connectivity for authorised devices at key locations and those of its service recipients Continue Reading
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22 Feb 2023
Private mobile networks hit accelerator in 2022
Driven by North America and Europe, but with Asia-Pacific expected to catch up soon, private mobile network market defies tough economic climate and shows robust growth over the course of 2022 Continue Reading
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09 Feb 2023
SPTel launches Singapore’s first LoRaWAN network
The LoRaWAN network and its solar-powered gateways will alleviate the need for businesses and IoT service providers to build their own network to hook up sensor devices Continue Reading
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Feature
07 Feb 2023
APAC buyer’s guide to SASE
In this buyer’s guide on secure access service edge services, we look at the benefits of the technology, key considerations and the market landscape Continue Reading
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News
18 Jan 2023
How Aruba is tapping opportunities in networking
Aruba is planning to expand its product portfolio, make deeper inroads into datacentres and drive adoption of network as a service, among other efforts to tap opportunities in the networking market Continue Reading
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News
17 Jan 2023
StarHub to undertake major network transformation
Singapore telco StarHub is deploying a hybrid cloud architecture that will enable it to launch sovereign cloud services, among other capabilities Continue Reading
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News
11 Jan 2023
Internet shutdowns cost global economy $24bn in 2022
Deliberate disruption of people’s access to the internet by governments is having a substantial economic impact and contributing to a range of human rights abuses, primarily against protestors Continue Reading
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News
29 Dec 2022
Top 10 networking stories of 2022
Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 networking stories of 2022 Continue Reading
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E-Zine
20 Dec 2022
The Post Office IT scandal – cock-up or cover-up?
In this week’s Computer Weekly, the second phase of the Post Office IT scandal inquiry revealed further shocking details at every turn – we review the latest evidence. We examine progress of the roll-out of fast broadband connectivity across the UK. And as the Online Safety Bill returns to Parliament, we look at the ongoing arguments about how to keep the internet safe. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
25 Nov 2022
CityFibre identifies massive economic gains for Cheltenham, Portsmouth areas through full fibre
Leading independent gigabit broadband provider reveals positive economic and productivity impacts in Gloucestershire and south-coast cities where it has introduced full fibre, running to £145m and £335m respectively Continue Reading
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16 Nov 2022
Agility, business more important than cost, network management for IT teams
Cisco report finds new rules applying in a multicloud world, with IT decision-makers regarding security as the top networking challenge when managing distributed and hybrid workloads Continue Reading
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News
28 Oct 2022
FYUZ 2022: Telecom Infra Project, Intel launch metaverse mMIMO collaboration
Global community designed to drive infrastructure services to advance global connectivity enters into partnership with chip giant Continue Reading
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26 Oct 2022
FYUZ 2022: Telecom Infra Project defines new approach to building fixed access networks
Global community designed to drive infrastructure services to advance global connectivity establishes Open Fixed Access Networks sub-group – a collaboration between major industry operators to address the challenges of building and scaling access networks Continue Reading
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News
10 Oct 2022
How Cloudflare is staying ahead of the curve
Cloudflare co-founder and CEO Matthew Prince talks up what has changed since the company’s first business plan was written in 2009 and how it keeps pace with the fast-moving network security landscape Continue Reading
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News
08 Sep 2022
CGI gets ESA order to develop predictive routing tool for satellite constellations
Tool will support increased need to equip satellite networks with software-defined networking to deliver simplified management, better end-to-end network automation support and streamlined delivery of network services Continue Reading
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30 Aug 2022
UK government presses on with new cyber rules for telcos
Government has finalised new security rules for telecoms companies and will move to make them binding in the near future Continue Reading
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24 Aug 2022
Juniper unveils AI-driven switch and enhanced AIOps capabilities
Network provider announces series of enterprise-grade wired access switches to connect to modern microservices cloud and artificial intelligence platform Continue Reading
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News
11 Aug 2022
Samsung, Kajeet collaborate to deliver smart private 5G network
Wireless connectivity provider teams with mobile technologies and CE giant to bring together private 5G platform and 5G RAN innovations Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Aug 2022
APAC organisations warm to cloud networking
Organisations in Asia-Pacific are getting up to speed with cloud networking services, even as they grapple with the challenges of managing a hybrid cloud environment Continue Reading