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First medical drone delivery network set to take flight in the heart of England

O2 has joined a consortium, led by drone logistics operator Skyfarer, created to enhance the pathology network in the UK by potentially speeding up patient response and sample turnaround times and make drone delivery of blood for lifesaving transfusions a reality.

O2 Connected UK

·4 years ago

Huawei launches Watch Fit Elegant Edition

Huawei have launched their latest wearable, the Huawei Watch Fit Elegant Edition. The new edition comes in Frosty White and Midnight Black, together with the polished glass surface and fluoroelastomer strap

Huawei SmartWatch

·4 years ago

Nokia and Google Cloud to develop cloud-based 5G radio solutions

Nokia and Google Cloud are to develop new, cloud-based 5G radio solutions. The two companies will collaborate on joint solutions combining Nokia’s Radio Access Network (RAN), Open RAN, Cloud RAN (vRAN) and edge cloud technologies

Connected 5G

·4 years ago

Nokia and Orange strike global 5G network optimization deal

Nokia is to expand its Self-Organizing Networks (SON) technology across 5G networks operated by one of the world’s leading telecommunications carriers, Orange.

5G Connected

·4 years ago

Nokia and Microsoft to develop cloud solutions for enterprise

Nokia and Microsoft are to develop new market-ready 4G and 5G private wireless use cases designed for enterprises. The collaboration will combine Nokia’s Cloud RAN (vRAN) technologies with Microsoft Azure cloud-based services.

5G Connected Microsoft

·4 years ago

Samsung to deploy 5G Network for SaskTel

Samsung has been appointed as the sole vendor to supply SaskTel with its 4G/5G Radio Access Network (RAN) and Core. Samsung will supply all hardware, software and associated expertise to ensure the successful deployment of an end-to-end 5G solution.

5G Connected Samsung Canada

·4 years ago

Omantel and Huawei to deploy 5G ports plan near Strait of Hormuz

Omantel and Huawei are to deploy 5G capabilities in the Sultanate’s oil and gas, logistics, and transport sectors. Under a memorandum of understanding (MoU), Omantel and Huawei will develop smart solutions with Hutchison Ports Sohar

5G Connected

·4 years ago

UK Carriers begin 5G spectrum bidding

The UK’s second 5G spectrum auction is due to begin today, with Ofcom confirming that EE, O2, Three, and Vodafone are all participating. This is the first phase in the two-phase process, in which the carriers will compete for individual lots of spectrum.

EE 5G Connected Three UK Vodafone UK O2

·4 years ago

CityFibre FTTP rollout to benefit 216 additional towns and villages

CityFibre has identified 216 additional towns and villages that are to benefit from FTTP rollout, completing the list of locations in its £4 billion nationwide investment programme.

Connected UK

·4 years ago

O2 launches digital workplace solution to aid flexible working for business

O2 is now offering two new Workplace Propositions – Device as a Service – to help business owners get the latest devices, already set up and ready to use as soon as they open the box, and O2 Voice for Microsoft Teams.

O2 Connected UK

·4 years ago

Nokia deploying private 5G network for KymiRing motor racing circuit

Finland’s KymiRing is set to receive a 5G private network using Nokia’s Digital Automation Cloud (DAC) technology, set to unlock a broad range of new options for broadcasting motorsport competitions.

5G Connected

·4 years ago

Huawei FreeBuds 4i with Noise Cancellation coming to UK

Huawei’s latest pair of wireless earbuds, the FreeBuds 4i with active noise cancelling, are coming to the UK for just £79.99. Huawei FreeBuds 4i are the successor to the FreeBuds 3i and come with a few notable upgrades

Huawei Connected UK

·4 years ago

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