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O2 5G launching in October

O2 has announced that they will be switching on their 5G network in October 2019, beginning with areas of Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh, London, Slough and Leeds. By the end of the year, they’ll be live in 20 towns and cities and rolling out to a total of 50 by summer 2020.

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·6 years ago

Why 5G will require next-generation security to combat real-time cyber threats

5G networks support a massive number of connected devices, enable a huge increase of bandwidth over LTE, and create a threat landscape different from previous networks. Security challenges stem from the very attributes that make 5G such an improvement.

Opinion 5G Connected

·6 years ago

O2 and Vodafone Agree 5G Network Site Sharing Deal

O2 and Vodafone have agreed to work together to increase the rollout of 5G networks around the country. This means more people will get 5G sooner, helping to build a competitive digital economy and encouraging innovative new services that use 5G’s speed and greater reliability.

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·6 years ago

IMImobile to acquire US-based 3Cinteractive

IMImobile has announced it has conditionally agreed to acquire US-based mobile engagement and RCS Business Messaging leader 3Cinteractive. The acquisition allows IMImobile to increase its footprint in North America and become the global market leader for RCS (Rich Communications Services) Business Messaging.

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·6 years ago

Audioburst launches on Android Auto and Samsung Bixby platforms

Audioburst today announced the release of two new offerings centred around the use of voice. Audioburst Auto, an Android app which focuses on delivering tailored playlists and hands-free voice search to today's drivers, is being released on Android Auto.

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·6 years ago

Genetec teams up with BlackBerry Cylance to bring AI-based Antivirus to Appliance Portfolio

Genetec is partnering with Cylance, a business unit of BlackBerry, to bring AI-based antivirus protection to its appliances customers.

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·7 years ago

Microsoft and AT&T team up on Cloud, 5G and AI deal

AT&T and Microsoft have entered into a major multiyear cloud/5G deal where Microsoft will be the preferred cloud provider for non-network applications, as part of AT&T's broader public cloud first strategy, and will support AT&T as it consolidates its data centre infrastructure and operations.

US 5G Connected Microsoft

·7 years ago

Three UK and Nokia launch Cloud Core Network ready for 5G rollout

Three UK and Nokia have launched the world’s first 5G-ready fully integrated cloud core network, in preparation for the company's rollout of 5G.

5G Connected Three UK

·7 years ago

Google employees allegedly listening to Google Assistant Conversations

Google employees are allegedly listening-in on all your conversations, including ones which are not meant to be recorded. This happens via the company's AI-powered Google Assistant on phones and Google Home speakers.

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·7 years ago

Huawei highlights how 5G can help address climate change

At a debate held in the Huawei Cybersecurity Transparency Centre in Brussels, Huawei emphasised the important role 5G networks can play in mitigating climate change.

5G Connected Huawei

·7 years ago

BlackBerry launches CylanceGUARD, Managed Detection and Response solution

BlackBerry today launched CylanceGUARD, a managed detection and response (MDR) solution that leverages BlackBerry Cylance security experts and its native AI platform to provide continuous threat hunting and monitoring.

BlackBerry Connected

·7 years ago

Watch Communications and Microsoft partner to bring broadband internet to Indiana, Ohio and Illinois

Watch Communications and Microsoft have announced an agreement aimed at closing the broadband gap, and the rural digital divide in particular, in the states of Indiana, Ohio and Illinois.

Microsoft US Connected

·7 years ago

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