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Being able to innovate quickly and deliver new products or services to consumers is a core brand differentiator. Using a Low Code approach can massively cut application development time. In this Silicon Top Ten, learn how and why Low C ...
US Urges UK To Reject Huawei For 5G
Final pitch to the UK, as America threatens to cut intelligence-sharing with allies if Huawei is used for 5G networks
Ofcom Proposes Changes To Ensure Full Fibre Deployment
Major changes proposed to boost investment for full fibre deployment for both residential and commercial properties in the United Kingdom
The State of Mobile
What is the current state of mobile, and how will this sector develop over the next few years? For businesses, is a mobile-first development strategy essential for their long-term growth and profitability?
SpaceX Adds To Growing Satellite Broadband Constellation
Another 60 Starlink broadband satellites launched by SpaceX, as part of its planned 12,000 strong constellation
Wi-Fi Alliance Looks To Next Generation With ‘Wi-Fi 6E’
Industry group is pushing governments to open up 6 GHz spectrum, which it says would ease Wi-Fi network congestion in dense urban environments
Freeview Disruption Blamed On Atmospherics
Disruption of Freeview television services across the United Kingdom this week blamed on high pressure weather conditions
Apple ‘Working On Secret Satellite Data Project’
iPhone maker hiring engineers to develop satellite data tech, potentially allowing it to link iPhones direclty to satellite data services
Sharon White, Kim Mears Honoured In New Year’s List
Former Ofcom chief executive Sharon White and Openreach fibre boss Kim Mears recognised for services to public and telecoms industry
Russia ‘Successfully Tests’ Sovereign Internet – Report
Russian pursuit of “sovereign internet” sees the country test its Internet unplugged from rest of the world
Queen’s Speech Focuses On Gigabit Broadband, Skills, Internet Safety
Broadband pledge. The Queen's speech shows that for tech, the new government will accelerate gigabit broadband, focus on Internet safety, and drive skills growth
Google Offline After Multiple Fibre Cables Cut At Same Time
Simultaneous cutting of fibre optic cables disrupts Internet access across Eastern Europe, Iran and Turkey
Mind Reading Marketing: Predictive Analytics Today
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Silicon in Focus: CES 2020
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Germany Delays Huawei 5G Decision
German government delays Huawei 5G decision until 2020, despite pressure from local operators against ban
The Promise of the Blockchain
The blockchain could become one of the most disruptive technologies ever created. However, with sluggish uptake, what is preventing the blockchain from fulfilling its promise, and how can enterprises leverage the blockchain to deliver ...
Ofcom Mulls Ban On Selling ‘Locked’ Phones
Easier switching to other providers. UK regulator begins consultation on ban on smartphones locked to particular mobile networks
Where is Your Threat Perimeter?
As business transform into agile organizations, the traditional perimeters a company could defend against attack have expanded and become less well-defined. In an age where mobile devices, the cloud and the burgeoning IoT revolution, h ...
Iran Defeats ‘Second Cyber-Attack’, Minister Claims
Telecoms minister of Iran says his country has foiled a second cyber-attack targetting government systems in less than a week
Hacked Ring Camera Found In Child’s Bedroom
Parental nightmare. Video of young girl being shared online, shows her talking to stranger in her bedroom via hacked camera
Huawei Sidelined In Norway After Telenor Opts For Ericsson
Norway's largest telecom provider Telenor is to phase out Huawei equipment as it opts for 5G kit from Ericsson
Boris Johnson Victory: What It Means For Tech Sector
What does the general election victory of Boris Johnson and the Conservatives mean for the technology sector? Silicon UK takes a quick look
Unified Silicon Architecture Touted With Cisco Silicon One
First-ever single, unified silicon architecture launched with Cisco Silicon One, as foundation for all routers going forward
Telefonica Deutschland Opts For Nokia, Huawei 5G Kit
Unlike its counterpart in the UK, O2 in Germany opts to use 5G equipment from Huawei, despite ongoing US pressure on its allies
Nokia Halts Legal Action Against Daimler To Boost Mediation Efforts
Nokia changes tactics as it seeks to negotiate with car makers over technology royalties while avoiding a European Commission competition probe
Ericsson To Pay $1bn To Settle US Corruption Charges
Ericsson promises to improve ethics after admitting to carrying out corrupt activities over more than a decade, including bribes of goverment officials
Wi-Fi 6 Standard Delivers 700Mbps Download, Says WBA
Need for speed? Wireless Broadband Alliance carries out challenging wireless test (across a factory floor) of the Wi-Fi 6 standard
Huawei Launches Fresh Legal Challenge Against US Ban
Chinese networking giant launches second legal challenge to US exclusion order for rural mobile operators buying Huawei equipment
Boris Johnson Warns Huawei Could Still Be Excluded From 5G
Not so fast. Prime Minister Boris Johnson hints Huawei role in 5G might harm UK security after President Trump warning about Chinese firm