Networking hardware

Ciena to upgrade Space Norway subsea cable

Comms tech provider to deploy end-to-end optical platform to upgrade Norwegian comms provider’s subsea systems to deliver resilient, secure connectivity across the Arctic Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

EXA Infrastructure completes major network European routes

New routes and capacity extend infrastructure company’s owned network into Europe’s key datacentre hubs and the Genoa subsea ecosystem, and extends London-to-Balkans route with Paris-Vienna Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Arelion pushes backbone capacity with expanded optical spectrum

Connectivity firm and global comms tech giant complete live field trial while demonstrating approximately 21% more usable optical spectrum Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Openreach eyes Ciena optical tech to expand wholesale connectivity

UK’s leading broadband provider deploys 3.2Tb of scalable capacity over diverse fibre to enable enhanced services for wholesale customers and bespoke network requirements Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

BT to acquire TalkTalk comms group

UK government creates conditions allowing country’s leading telco to rescue ailing independent broadband provider, but rivals have raised competition concerns Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Telxius plugs in 800G coherent optical tech to boost network capacity

Global connectivity provider evolves high-capacity international network with next-generation IP-over-DWDM technology to support growing cloud, AI and datacentre connectivity demands Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Celebrating 60 years of Computer Weekly

Sixty years ago today, the first issue of Computer Weekly landed on IT managers’ desks across the UK. It’s been our privilege to document the incredible progress of UK IT ever since. In this special anniversary issue, leaders from across the sector reflect on their personal memories from six decades of innovation. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Nokia looks to gain AI edge for more resilient field operations

Comms tech provider releases platform designed to offer edge computing and operational AI in a single field-deployable system, initially for mining, public safety and defence Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

NPO consortium sets out international standards for optics ecosystem

Optical comms standards summit reaches consensus on international NPO standards to lay a foundation for the industry upgrade and large-scale commercial use of near-packaged optics Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Verizon, Corning partner on 80+ million miles of high-density fibre

Comms giant and optical fibre manufacturer ink supply agreement through to 2032 to accelerate operator’s broadband expansion for businesses and to build long-haul connectivity backbone of the AI economy Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Interview: Huawei targets Saudi Arabia’s shift from AI experimentation to enterprise-scale adoption

As enterprises move beyond artificial intelligence pilots, Huawei is positioning its cloud, computing and partner ecosystem to help organisations build scalable AI platforms while maintaining control over data, models and infrastructure Continue Reading

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• Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly

The sky’s the limit with connected vehicles

The adoption of advanced AI and connectivity services has meant cars are now essentially networks on wheels, and manufacturer XPeng is aiming to create networks on the ground and in the air Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

AI and the right to resist

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we talk to the campaigners pushing back on industry narratives around the use of AI, seeking to bring a more people-oriented approach. Our latest buyer’s guide examines the technologies and best practices around edge computing. And the IT chief at the Aston Martin Formula One team explains the high-speed nature of managing technology in the sport. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

US citizens hold onto iPhones longer than ever

Research finds mobile trade-in programmes return $1.43bn to US consumers in second quarter of 2026 as smartphones reach four-year upgrade milestone Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Emirati Women’s Day: Building the future of autonomous mobility

From the garage to the forefront of AI-driven racing, Emirati women are helping shape the next generation of engineering and autonomous technology Continue Reading

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• Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly

BCN expands managed connectivity portfolio

Remote network power monitoring, management and cycling managed service designed to reduce downtime by automating recovery from common equipment issues and minimising unnecessary truck rolls Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

ION Network boosts subsea connectivity in Indonesia with optical net

Undersea cable built on coherent optics builds foundation for Indonesia’s expanding digital economy, connecting more than 250,000 premises in Indonesia with high-performance connectivity Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Openreach reveals roll-out plans for next-gen full-fibre broadband

UK broadband leader reacts to continued growing demand for data with added investment in XGS-PON technology to enable higher speeds over the same network Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

NXP simplifies secure industrial connectivity with MCX A5 MCUs

Chip family designed to make connection to industrial edge devices easier and to unlock trusted real-time data for AI-driven applications such as simplified industrial networking Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Natural History Museum’s ‘living laboratory’ logs 11 million environmental records in first year

More than 50 sensors feed temperature, humidity and acoustic readings into the Museum’s AWS Data Ecosystem, which found woodland soils stayed 10°C cooler in June’s heatwave Continue Reading

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• Antony Adshead, Datacentre and cloud editor (acting)

Zayo, Nvidia team to address AI network capacity shortage

Digital infrastructure provider delivers critical network capacity to power current AI ecosystem and accelerate the next generation of AI innovation with AI chip leader’s infrastructure Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

NBN Co passes fibre tipping point as speed uplift carries FY26 growth

Australia’s wholesale broadband operator met or beat its full-year guidance as copper-to-fibre migration hit record levels Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

How AI kicked in for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we go behind the scenes at the technology operations centre for the FIFA World Cup to find out how AI helped make the football even better for fans. Our latest buyer’s guide looks at the impact that AI is having on cyber security. And Virgin Atlantic explains the safety-first approach it’s taking for its customer service AI chatbot. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

EE launches 8Gbps full-fibre broadband as switch to all-digital beckons

BT-owned comms provider unveils advanced full-fibre broadband with speeds ranging from 2.3Gbps to 8Gbps as parent company warns of impending switch to all-digital infrastructure Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

UK broadband altnets call for telecoms to be at heart of growth agenda

Trade body for the UK’s independent broadband providers warns government over effects of new policy concerning country’s digital infrastructure on broadband delivery, digital inclusion and network resilience Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Amphenol makes fibre Pivot to support AI-scale data centre growth

1RU fibre panel designed to support 192 connections to help AI and hyperscale operators scale capacity without giving up serviceability Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Scottish Water taps BT, Accenture to plot digital future

Scottish utility firm inks strategic relationships with tech firms to continue digital journey, looking to deliver more resilient, secure and efficient services as well as strengthen technology foundations Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

AI kicks in for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Computer Weekly looks at the technological backbone in place for global football’s pinnacle event, the FIFA World Cup, and how AI has become a permanent fixture and first on the timesheet Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Interview: Virgin Media O2's Dana Haidan on growing a green strategy

Virgin Media O2’s CSO Dana Haidan is driving growth by embedding sustainability into core strategy, slashing emissions, boosting circularity and championing digital inclusion Continue Reading

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• Fleur Doidge

Modern datacentre infrastructure management (DCIM) is crucial

AI workloads are pushing traditional datacentre management to its limits. Modern DCIM is now essential, using predictive analytics to ensure resilience, efficiency, and sustainability Continue Reading

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• Mark Jaggers, Gartner

Lumen completes Alkira acquisition to boost enterprise networking

Acquisition designed to bring together network and digital services with intelligent networking software and simplify enterprise connections across cloud, AI and hybrid environments Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Can the UK become a digital maker instead of a service taker?

Not yet, but maybe. Home grown UK development is not in a digital dark age, but we are absolutely in need of digital re-development. The next government needs to tackle this Continue Reading

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• Owen Sayers, Secon Solutions

Berlin Fire and Rescue Service enhances passive network infrastructure

Looking to ensure that rescue and fire-fighting operations continue to run seamlessly in the future, Germany’s largest professional fire department modernises passive network infrastructure Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Tata Communications strengthens India-Singapore connectivity corridor

AI-ready connectivity investments look to enable enterprises to connect across continents with secure, high-speed, dynamic, self-managed and low-latency infrastructure Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

MWC 2026 Shanghai: Huawei bets on token economy as telecoms seeks new AI revenues

AI-native networks, intelligent computing and token-based business models are emerging as the next frontier of digital infrastructure Continue Reading

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• Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly

Snapdragon START kicks off next phase of personal AI with XR smart glasses

Qualcomm launches AI-based programme to enable brands to design and scale personal AI devices, starting with smart glasses Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

HPE Discover 2026: Neri heralds ‘unique’ placement to transcend network bottleneck

CEO talks up HPE’s self-driving future, as well as partnerships with eight companies in its mission to blaze the trail for hybrid classical-quantum applications Continue Reading

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• Ryan Priest

Lincolnshire County Council upgrades wide area network services

Lincolnshire County Council to replace legacy PSN infrastructure with unified, high-performing network environment, enabling greater agility Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

ViaTunisia subsea segment reaches ready-for-service status

Subsea cable segment connecting Marseilles in France and Bizerte in Tunisia has officially reached ready-for-service status, making leap from infrastructure design to live connectivity Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Cisco Live 26: Networks the key in post-Mythos world

Platform offers unified approach for humans and AI agents to run critical IT infrastructure together, allowing customers to build their own apps and agents in natural language Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Record fibre connections but BT posts mixed 2026 financial year

UK’s leading communications provider claims solid FY26, with highs in FTTP connections and cost control, but sees headwinds on broadband business Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

As AI costs spiral, Dell pitches return to on-premise datacentres

With agentic AI driving up public cloud consumption, Dell Technologies is pitching local and hybrid infrastructure to shield enterprises from soaring token costs Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

Colt expands network in Istanbul to support AI‑ready infrastructure

Global digital infrastructure provider expands major connectivity hub for Asia and Europe, allowing local and international users to access wider portfolio of scalable networking services Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Fibre flourishes across Europe but performance focus shifts

Research finds that European fibre broadband is evolving out of rapid roll-out phase and into activation, but faster, more symmetrical speeds are not translating into better overall service experience Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Thousands of Essex premises to gain upgraded broadband

Latest part of £5bn ultrafast broadband development scheme sees expansion of gigabit roll-out to cover full-fibre blackspots in urban areas, as well as the countryside Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill prompts ethical concerns

The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill is intended to improve school standards, child safety and social care. However, recent amendments to the proposal have led to ethical concerns regarding personal data Continue Reading

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• Peter Ray Allison

Extreme Connect 26: Agent ONE takes forward network AI

Network firm launches ‘smarter, faster, autonomous’ approach to enterprise networking, with its operating model moving from assistive AI to autonomous, always-on operations Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

DE-CIX expands New York metro connectivity with architecture upgrades

Quad-node architecture across New York and New Jersey, expanded metro access and 400GE readiness designed to strengthen resilience in the US’s most demanding interconnection market Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

HPE expands ProLiant edge network portfolio

Chassis and servers are optimised for the edge, and validated for harsh and remote environments across retail, manufacturing and national security-related deployments Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Boldyn, EE, TfL deploy ESN infrastructure across London Underground

Neutral host provider selected to deliver 4G mobile network infrastructure to enable Emergency Services Network across London Underground, supporting delivery of a critical national comms programme Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Port of Tyne advances connected mobility, autonomous logistics

Autonomous port logistics project delivering improvements in terms of real operational challenges, safety, efficiency and sustainability Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Cisco advances path to quantum network with universal switch

Research prototype designed to connect quantum systems from different suppliers, in all major encoding modalities, at room temperature, over standard telecom fibre Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Net Insight introduces programmable video production network

Capability designed to make large-scale IP-based live production infrastructures more predictable and controllable, enabling secure and automated IP interconnection without reverting to SDI gateways Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

CityFibre launches 8.5Gb service across wholesale multi-gig network

UK’s largest independent full-fibre platform provider makes the next step in its roll-out of its 10Gb-capable network, and claims strong customer growth continuing as it approaches one million users Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Banning routers won’t fix what’s already broken

America's foreign-made router ban sparked valid debate about supply chains, geopolitics and trust, but the truth is that the ban addresses tomorrow’s procurement decisions far more than today’s security exposure. Continue Reading

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• Rik Ferguson, Forescout

Virgin Media O2 accelerates UK 5G upgrade programme

UK operator inks multi-year agreements with strategic essential equipment partners to upgrade radio access network to next-generation 5G technology, boosting capacity, coverage and reliability Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Advancing to the next frontier of AI

As AI agents move faster than software made for human users, both digital tooling and silicon architecture need to be redesigned to reduce latency and power bottlenecks, according to chief scientists of Nvidia and Google Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

Colt announces subsea, terrestrial network routes

Digital infrastructure company reveals plans to launch international connectivity routes connecting the US West Coast to Asia, marking the latest phase of its major global network expansion Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Cambridge MC boosts comms procurement with Carrier Club acquisition

International consulting firm swoops for ’unique’ procurement-as-a-service organisation to offer greater value to its clients in challenging times for businesses Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

US government bans imported routers, raising tough questions

The US communications regulator has enacted a ban on all router hardware made outside America citing security concerns, but experts say the move may risk creating more issues than it solves Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

BT boosts connectivity, security for Northern Ireland Electricity Networks

UK’s comms provider inks deal worth up to £200m to help modernise infrastructure, strengthen resilience against cyber threats, and support delivery of electricity to around a million homes, farms and businesses Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Zayo provides critical connectivity infrastructure for AI, cloud datacentres  

Enterprise network provider deploys connectivity infrastructure to one of the UK’s largest AI cloud datacentre campuses to support up to 720 MW of AI-ready infrastructure Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

C-suite execs flag core nature of edge AI to business strategy

Research from edge computing provider observes enterprise edge AI is now an intrinsic part of core business infrastructure, driven by rapid uptake of agentic operations Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Altnets ‘force to be reckoned with’ in UK broadband

Research shows peers reaching around 19.7 million premises, with more than 3.5 million live connections, outperforming the major providers on customer satisfaction and value Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

CityFibre, AllPoints Fibre introduce multi-gigabit FTTP

Partnership aims to bring together leading networks to simplify wholesale consumption to enable ISPs and MSPs to meet the demands of high-value customers with access to 1.7Gbps and 2.3Gbps FTTP speeds Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Neura Robotics accelerates next-generation physical AI

Robotics firm inks strategic collaboration with chip giant to advance next-generation robotics and physical AI, and work jointly on reference architectures for full-stack robotics systems Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Spyware suppliers exploit more zero-days than nation states

Exploitation of zero-days by commercial surveillance and spyware developers outpaced exploitation by nation-state actors last year, according to a report Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Docomo, Keio University claim 5G robot teleoperation first

Japan's leading mobile operator and global research institute for haptics announce what they call world's first stable, high-fidelity robot via commercial 5G using low-latency slicing. Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Taara unveils photonics platform for wireless comms

Google Moonshot company unveils way to transmit ultra-high-speed internet through the air using light, shrinking core technology onto a single chip to deliver fibre-like speeds without cables or spectrum Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Cisco, Qunnect claim quantum first with datacentre connectivity

IT and networking giant collaborates with scalable quantum networks firm for what is said to be a successful demonstration of quantum networking connecting a datacentre to two research facilities in New York City Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

VMO2 owners make Substantial acquisition to gain altnet broadband business

Acquisition of UK’s second-largest altnet by broadband major claimed to be able to unlock value of £3.5bn, creating sustainable, scaled network competition and wholesale choice in the UK Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Convergence - The Sequel (And How To Avoid Trade-Offs)

I recently published a blog, post-conversation with Albert Estevez Polo (current leader in “Broadband-Testing name of the year 2026” competition) from Zero Networks about the importance of ... Continue Reading

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• Steve Broadhead, Broadband Testing

Insider Information And The Art Of Zero Attack Surfaces

Thoroughly enjoyed a recent conversation with Albert Estevez Polo, Field CTO EMEA, Zero Networks, where we discussed what IS really required for cyber security in 2026 onwards, on the back of some ... Continue Reading

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• Steve Broadhead, Broadband Testing

Italian Navy sets sail with Ericsson 5G

Project sees long-range 5G Standalone data communication at sea successfully demonstrated, with on-board connectivity and naval vessel systems tested in real day and night operations Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Openreach appoints new chief executive

UK’s leading broadband provider announces that its deputy CEO will succeed incumbent chief executive from 1 April 2026, and that the company looks to maintain pace of full-fibre deployment Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

ISE 2026: Maxhub unveils partnerships, products to enrich unified collaboration

Provider of integrated commercial display and unified communications takes advantage of enterprise AV expo to announce further collaborations with tech leaders to create enhanced multimedia experiences Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Broadcom claims enterprise Wi-Fi 8 first

Unified, wireless-first architecture based on latest wireless standard designed to address rising demand for hybrid work, and deliver performance, efficiency and security for next-gen enterprise networking Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

2025 a record year for CityFibre

Full-fibre platform provider posts financial and operational update for the year ended 31 December 2025, showing unprecedented customer growth, revenue and profitability Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Zayo expands network across Iberian Peninsula

Infrastructure provider partners with largest dark fibre operator in Spain to launch 400GE-enabled wavelength network and deliver low-latency, high-capacity connectivity between key hubs across Iberian Peninsula Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Europe’s fibre roll-out failing to deliver returns in key markets

Analysis from global consultancy Kearney shows fibre investments across Europe are falling short of financial expectations Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Berlin anarchists cite AI in attack on key energy infrastructure

Berlin anarchists have sabotaged key energy infrastructure in the city, claiming it as an act of ‘self-defence’ against the planet’s destruction by ‘energy-guzzling’ technologies and the wider fossil fuel economy that underpins their development Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Samsung, Keysight validate satellite-to-satellite, direct-to-cell 5G mobility

Technology design, emulation and test services firm collaborates with CE and comms tech giant to validate 3GPP Release 19 non-terrestrial networks band as industry moves towards direct-to-cell satellite services Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Eutelsat extends Airbus contract for further low Earth orbit OneWeb satellites

Satcoms constellation provider orders further 340 craft from space technology manufacturer to offer global connectivity services from LEO locations Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Campaigners urge UK to develop digital sovereignty strategy

UK digital rights campaigners have urged UK parliamentarians to implement a digital sovereignty strategy as part of the forthcoming Cyber Security and Resilience Bill to reduce reliance on technology subject to foreign interference Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

How Bahrain is building a region-leading digital economy

From hyperscale cloud and fintech regulation to AI skills and smart manufacturing, Bahrain is positioning technology at the heart of its economic diversification strategy, says Bahrain EDB’s Musab Abdullah Continue Reading

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• Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly

IOWN 2.0 – the next applications for the next-gen network architecture

Continuing our look at the work of the IOWN project, we find out what use cases the next evolved generation of the infrastructure will support and which firms are likely to gain Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

BT: UK’s next phase of quantum progress hinges on network build

UK’s leading network provider reflects on the country’s quantum progress to date, and proposes what needs to happen next as funding and focus shift towards delivery Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Court rule that fuelled Post Office’s prosecution rampage: Everything you need to know

This guide contains essential information about the legal rule that enabled the Post Office to wrongly prosecute subpostmasters Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Starlink broadband skyrockets as internet gets fundamentally rewired

Research from leading connectivity cloud company finds several internet milestones throughout the year Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

AI and digital twins: A powerful partnership for urban management

Digital twin virtualisations are increasingly being used to design and reconsider urban environments, with city planning, management and operations set to benefit tremendously from AI capabilities Continue Reading

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• Martin Schwirn, Computer Weekly

Alcatel-Lucent, Nokia team to deliver end-to-end enterprise network services

Enterprise secure networking services provider and global comms tech firm expand partnership to provide joint networking, driving digital transformation at deployment sites Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Supporting sustainability in IT

In this week’s edition of Computer Weekly, there is a focus on IT sustainability, as we dig into how to ensure the networking infrastructure underpinning our artificial intelligence workloads is as green as possible. We also speak to the chief sustainability officer of Genesys about how going green is helping the cloud software provider achieve its business objectives. With the fallout from the Autumn Budget still being keenly felt, we find out more about where the £300m promised to fund improvements in NHS technology is really going. And in the second of our three buyer’s guide features on self-service developer tools, we shine a light on how the technology can help organisations revamp their DevOps workflows. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

UK altnet market ‘entering its most dangerous phase yet’

Research predicts shakeout for UK’s independent broadband sector, with likely survivors being those companies that build infrastructure where it matters, invest where returns can be realised and collaborate where value can be unlocked Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

HPE expands AMD collaboration to advance open rack-scale AI

IT and networking provider to adopt open, full-stack AI platform engineered for large-scale AI workloads looking to deliver high-bandwidth, low-latency connectivity across massive AI clusters Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

UK full-fibre overtakes FTTC for first time

Study finds FTTP connectivity in the UK now mainstream with competition intensifying, but with pricing and operational models facing increasing pressure, raising questions about business sustainability Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

UK partnership extends fibre optic tech for more reliable radio comms

Knowledge transfer partnership aims to make ‘radio-over-fibre’ technology available to new sectors, developing ways to amplify and extend radio signals through fibre optics for fewer delays and stronger signals Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

MWC25 Doha debut marks a new chapter for MENA mobile innovation

GSMA’s Jawad Jalal Abbassi outlines how Qatar’s first Mobile World Congress will accelerate digital transformation, 5G adoption and AI integration across the region Continue Reading

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• Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly

IBM and Cisco light up quantum networking collaboration

Firms collaborate to design a connected network of large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computers, laying the groundwork for a quantum computing internet Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

UK connected tech upgrades could spur productivity boost

Report from UK’s leading comms provider finds investment in UK’s connected technology could offset the days lost due to employee sick leave every year by 2030 Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Meta announces completion of core 2Africa cable

IT behemoth reveals final phase of subsea cable connecting Africa and the world Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly