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Cisco Warns Of Critical Flaws In Networking Products
Security bugs in SD-WAN offerings could allow attackers to run malicious code with root privileges or execute malicious CLI commands
Google Shuts Down Project Loon
Tech giant deflates high altitude balloon-based project that sought to deliver high speed connectivity to developing nations
Outgoing FCC Boss Ajit Pai Warns Of China Threat
China continues to pose espionage and cyber threat to US telecommunications networks, says FCC chairman as he steps down after three years in charge
Trump Pardons Former Google Engineer Anthony Levandowski
Engineer who stole self-driving car secrets from Google’s Waymo division, receives pardon from outgoing US President Donald Trump
Death Threats Against Huawei’s Meng Wanzhou
A number of death threats allegedly made against Huawei’s CFO Meng Wanzhou, whilst she remains under house arrest in Vancouver
State of ITAM: How Your IT Asset Management Must Evolve
The role of ITAM [IT asset management] and SAM (Software Asset Management) have to change to not only meet compliance responsibilities, but also, to meet the challenges facing businesses in a post-COVID-19 world. Silicon UK asks how CTOs can evolve their use of ITAM and SAM, and what the future looks like for asset management.
Elon Musk’s Starlink Satellite Broadband Gains UK Approval
Superfast connectivity for remote locations. Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite broadband service has been approved by regulator Ofcom
Print Your Own: The State of 3D Printing
What’s happening with industrial 3D printing? How are businesses using the technology? And what’s the future look like for this technology that offered so much promise five years ago?
NYSE To Delist Chinese Telecoms Companies
New York Stock Exchange moves to suspend trading in China Mobile, China Telecom and China Unicom Hong Kong amidst ongoing US-China trade tensions
Vodafone Ends Shareholder Tussle Over 2013 Kabel Acquisition
Seven year itch. British mobile operator to buy remaining shares in Kabel for £1.9 billion ($2.6 billion) to halt legal action
US To Permit Drone Operations Over Homes, Plus Night Flights
Significant development in the US for the future of drone operations will allow flights over homes, and operations at night
Bath Council Refuses To Allow 5G Mast
Fearmongering victory? Local council in Bath refuses permission for 5G mast, after local resistance and intervention of Lib Dem MP
Apple Sets 2024 Deadline For Passenger Vehicle – Report
Project Titan update. Apple hopes to produce passenger vehicle in 2024, with new battery design to ‘radically’ reduce cost and increase range
UK Unlikely To Hit 5G And Broadband Target
Ambitious government target for 85 percent coverage of gigabit-capable broadband by 2025 may not be achieved, committee of MPs warn
Tech Trends and Predictions 2021
At this time of year, every business in the tech sector looks forward to trying and predict the trends that could impact their enterprises. As the hub around which tech businesses orbit, Silicon UK asked some of the leaders in the tech sector to give their predictions. Do you agree?
Ofcom Urges Telecoms Provider Aid For Vulnerable Households
Ofcom tells providers to ‘do more’ for homes hit by economic turmoil, as coronavirus lockdown lays bare people’s dependence on connectivity
One In Four UK Homes Can Access Gigabyte Broadband, Ofcom Says
UK communications regulator Ofcom reveals 8 million British homes can now access broadband speeds of up to 1Gbps, despite pandemic
Google Outage Affects Offices, Homes Worldwide
Google authentication failure knocks out broad array of services across the world, including Google Cloud, Google Suite, YouTube, Nest and Google Home
Silicon UK In Focus Podcast: Alan Gibson, VP, EMEA, Alteryx
Forrester highlighting the desperate need for data literacy as the adoption of analytics technologies accelerates amid the current downturn. Coupled with the recent release of the UK Government’s new National Data Strategy, Silicon UK asks whether the data literacy of businesses is mature enough to deliver value and innovation.
US Telecoms Networks Ordered To Remove Huawei Kit
US telecoms regulator orders rural networks reliant on federal funding to rip out existing Huawei gear, begins proceedings against China Telecom
Openreach Plots Closure Of 4,600 Local Telephone Exchanges
UK’s transition to full fibre network, sees Openreach consultation on the closure of thousands of local telephone exchanges
Companies Warned To Prepare For Data Transfer Challenges
Lack of progress on successor to Privacy Shield transatlantic data transfer agreement and UK exit from GDPR likely to mean complications, experts say
Neo Factory: The State of Industry 4.0
Industry 4.0 initiatives are transforming factories in a myriad of industries, from aerospace and health care to plastics and shipping. However, why do so many Industry 4.0 initiatives at today’s factories fail to scale? Silicon UK asks what are the key challenges to deliver the promises made by Industry 4.0?
Openreach Moves Customers Away From Copper Network In Salisbury
In a UK first, customers in Salisbury are now no longer able buy landlines or broadband on the copper network, after a full fibre deployment in the city
FCC Head Ajit Pai Stepping Down, Raises Net Neutrality Hopes
What now for US net neutrality, as Trump appointee Ajit Pai, announces he will step down from FCC when Joe Biden is sworn in
UK Government To Ban Installation Of New Huawei 5G Kit
Government to stop mobile operators installing stockpiled Huawei 5G equipment from September 2021, after purchase ban of new kit
European Commission Approves French Fibre Acquisition
Altice/SFR gets the go-ahead to buy wholesale rival Covage, but will spin off its fibre-to-the-office operations into an independent unit
Coronavirus Pandemic Impacts Full Fibre Broadband Rollout
Government finances are hurting. Delay to ambitious plan to roll out gigabit broadband to every home in UK by 2025, after pandemic spending review
UK Telcos Face Large Fines For Using Huawei Kit
New security bill promises to fine big British telecom firms over £100,000 a day, if they continue using Huawei equipment