5G will help start-ups compete with established companies, new Vodafone research reveals

A new report from Vodafone reveals how 5G could pave the way for a new wave of start-ups, with 60% of those surveyed believing the technology will help them compete against more established rivals.

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Trump and Huawei exert opposing pressures on US allies’ 5G telecom investments

THE WEEK IN 5G – The ding dong battle over the acceptability, or otherwise, of Huawei’s involvement in national 5G infrastructure projects is intensifying, says Jeremy Cowan.

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How IoT and microservices can overcome the mass data challenge

Our planet is changing. An ever-growing population combined with a rapidly-escalating increase in traffic and the number of extreme weather events is putting continuous pressure on our infrastructure assets. IoT technology is no longer a ‘nice-to-have’ but increasingly a necessity when it comes to the future, across everything from smart devices in the home, to

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Birmingham City University shows Indian tech giants virtual reality training for medical applications

Representatives from two of India’s creative companies have visited Birmingham City University to learn more about how the UK university is training the next generation of virtual reality (VR) professionals, and with the hope of exploring potential partnerships in the future.

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GSMA announces nominees for the 2017 Glomo Awards to be revealed at MWC in Barcelona

The GSMA has announced the nominees for the Global Mobile Awards 2017. Winners of the awards will be presented throughout Mobile World Congress (MWC), which takes place 27 February – 2 March in Barcelona.

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Accenture completes acquisition of 47.4% of OCTO Technology and buys creative agency Karmarama

Accenture has completed the acquisition of a 47.4% shareholding in OCTO Technology, a France-based technology consultancy specialising in digital transformation and software development. The company has also acquired Karmarama, one of the UK’s largest independent creative agencies helping brands enhance their mobile user experience.

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Who’s afraid of the big bad botnet?

The notion of a huge botnet targeting your business with a DDoS attack can send shivers down the backs of the most experienced security professionals. Botnets can harness vast size and power, as well as demonstrating a huge amount of sophistication.

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M2M discussed as 'Business Embassy' operates throughout the Olympic and Paralympic Games

BLOG. London, UK — The Olympic Games have provided more than enough entertainment and content for discussions galore. But business people as well as athletes have contributed to the event, says Nigel Chadwick,

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Neul raises $12.8m (£8.0m) from DFJ Esprit-led syndicate to occupy TV white space

Neul, a company offering products and services for the globally-emerging TV white space spectrum, has raised $12.8million (£8.0m) from a syndicate of investors led by European venture capital firm DFJ Esprit.

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