Wireless networking

Wireless networking has freed IT users from the confines of their desk and the wired network. Technologies such as 802.11 Wi-FI, Bluetooth and even satellite links have opened up new opportunities for IT innovation. We analyse the latest trends and technologies.

Tip 24 Jan 2023
Evaluate Wi-Fi mapping tools and best practices

As Wi-Fi is now a critical component of enterprise network connectivity, Wi-Fi mapping helps teams evaluate their wireless coverage. Learn the basics of Wi-Fi mapping. Continue Reading
News 18 Jan 2023
How Aruba is tapping opportunities in networking

Aruba is planning to expand its product portfolio, make deeper inroads into datacentres and drive adoption of network as a service, among other efforts to tap opportunities in the networking market Continue Reading

News 14 Dec 2022

Truespeed targets in-building connectivity with new router, Mesh Wi-Fi

Gigabit broadband provider Truespeed switches focus from delivering high-speed connectivity to building and to around them, striking partnership with provider of wireless connectivity devices for homes and businesses Continue Reading
News 14 Dec 2022

ETSI creates new working group for Terahertz 6G comms

Newly launched industry specification group on Terahertz holds kick-off meeting and decides on work priorities for new candidate technology for 6G communications infrastructures Continue Reading
News 01 Dec 2022

Wi-Fi ‘essential’ to bridge the digital divide in rural areas

Report from trade association for wireless communications sets out strategies for mobile operators, fibre providers and cable companies to serve the estimated billion people unconnected to Wi-Fi Continue Reading
News 24 Nov 2022

Internet of things market continues to surge

China and US to drive world adoption of internet of things with global demand for smart offerings from industrial to security use cases still rising Continue Reading
News 15 Nov 2022

Wi-Fi Alliance says momentum underscores need for entire 6GHz spectrum

Consortium of companies delivering products and services based on key wireless technology insists that recent new product availability and large-scale deployments from its members demonstrate readiness of Wi-Fi 6E standard Continue Reading
News 09 Nov 2022

Qualcomm, Renault go up a gear in electric vehicle partnership

Leading car manufacturer and mobile technologies firm announce plan to enter a strategic long-term cooperation, encompassing co-development of high-performance computing platforms based on Snapdragon Digital Chassis Solutions for next generation of software-defined vehicles Continue Reading
News 28 Oct 2022

Virgin Media O2 trials 5G drone in Snowdonia

Comms operator trials new 5G drone technology to increase safety for millions of visitors at North Wales national park, delivering network coverage to remote areas and helping emergency services to respond to distress calls better Continue Reading
News 26 Oct 2022

FYUZ 2022: Telecom Infra Project defines new approach to building fixed access networks

Global community designed to drive infrastructure services to advance global connectivity establishes Open Fixed Access Networks sub-group – a collaboration between major industry operators to address the challenges of building and scaling access networks Continue Reading
News 24 Oct 2022

Greater Manchester Combined Authority, Cisco collaborate for inclusive, digital region

Networking tech giant and local council unveil region-wide, secure, digital infrastructure to underpin transformation of public services in social innovation programme designed to boost digital skills, innovation with SMEs and access to services Continue Reading
News 11 Oct 2022

Boingo Wireless claims commercial use first with open source software for Wi-Fi 6E

Telecom Infra Project hits new milestone as wireless operator expands its converged technology portfolio with new flexible Wi-Fi architecture to streamline network deployments Continue Reading
News 29 Sep 2022

CDO interview: Danny Gonzalez, chief digital and innovation officer, London North Eastern Railway

The rail franchise is driving a wide-ranging digital transformation, encompassing back-office improvements and enhancing passenger experience Continue Reading
E-Zine 20 Sep 2022

A gold medal performance for networking

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we find out how the IT team behind the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham delivered a winning performance. We also look at how the centuries-old London insurance market is going digital, thanks to Lloyd’s of London. And we find out how low-cost high street stores succumbed to the inevitable and are going online. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
News 16 Sep 2022

WBA unveils ‘world-first’ combination of Wi-Fi 6E, OpenRoaming

Trial of combined wireless technologies at Polytechnic Institute of Viseu said to showcase the future of higher education, including 8K video and interactive experiences in classrooms Continue Reading
E-Zine 15 Sep 2022

CW APAC: Trend Watch: Cloud networking

Organisations are waking up to the importance of utilising updated cloud services. In this handbook, focused on cloud networking in the Asia-Pacific region, Computer Weekly looks at the technology’s advantages, how Cloudflare keeps its customers protected, Tata’s efforts to strengthen its offerings, and how networking and security might evolve in the future. Continue Reading
News 15 Sep 2022

Linksys lines up deals with UK gigabit ISPs for Wi-Fi 6 mesh solutions

Business Wi-Fi networking solutions firm partners with growing UK full-fibre gigabit broadband ISPs to offer mesh wireless network systems claimed to deliver four times faster coverage across the home Continue Reading
News 15 Sep 2022

IBM and Airtel team to bring secured edge cloud services to Indian enterprises

Indian telco teams with IT giant with aim of using network of edge datacentres to help businesses address critical business needs with greater efficiency, making it easier for companies to process workloads where their data resides Continue Reading
News 08 Sep 2022

EE upgrades 5G network across 14 new UK locations

BT-owned MNO extends mid-band next-generation network capability across 14 UK towns and cities to support the latest 5G smartphones and pay monthly mobile plans Continue Reading
News 07 Sep 2022

Minor League Baseball hits in-stadium connectivity to new level

Cloud networking provider partners with Minor League Baseball to provide in-stadium tech and help its teams and players to become smarter and faster in improving their games and optimising the overall in-stadium experience Continue Reading
E-Zine 06 Sep 2022

Out with the old at Asda

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we talk to Asda’s CIO, Carl Dawson, about the supermarket’s cloud-oriented renovation of its technology stack. We narrate the security woes at Twitter. And we examine best practices for data backup. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
Feature 05 Sep 2022

New connectivity options driven by low Earth orbit satellites

Huge reductions in the cost of building and launching satellites has led to an explosion of interest in space-borne projects and services Continue Reading
News 29 Aug 2022

Thinxtra teams up with Hong Kong’s LBS on smart hygiene

Australia’s Thinxtra will supply its battery-powered IoT devices to monitor hygiene and environmental conditions in residential and commercial venues in Hong Kong Continue Reading
News 24 Aug 2022

Juniper unveils AI-driven switch and enhanced AIOps capabilities

Network provider announces series of enterprise-grade wired access switches to connect to modern microservices cloud and artificial intelligence platform Continue Reading
News 24 Aug 2022

Subway puts Zen on broadband menu

Leading UK food chain confirms long-standing ISP as an accredited partner to supply its stores across the country with a bespoke connectivity offering that facilitates a delivery line of service that was not previously possible Continue Reading
News 17 Aug 2022

Indian semiconductor component market to hit $300bn by 2026

India’s semiconductor component market will see cumulative revenues climb to $300bn by 2026, amid growing demand for mobile devices and industrial products Continue Reading
News 17 Aug 2022

How BE Switchcraft is using RFID to streamline manufacturing

The Australian switchboard manufacturer has rolled out a radio frequency identification system to track production jobs and streamline manufacturing processes Continue Reading
E-Zine 16 Aug 2022

Broadband reaches for the stars – the new space race

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we look at the latest space race, as satellite firms compete to provide high-speed connectivity. Is the datacentre sector hindering house building in the UK? We find out what’s really going on. And we talk to the IT director of the Mercedes Formula One team about how data helps to win races. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
News 15 Aug 2022

Future 5G and Wi-Fi opportunities to be driven by private networks

By 2028, private 5G network sales and associated services such as installation could generate as much as $23.8bn in revenues, with surge in sales beginning in China two years earlier, research finds Continue Reading
News 11 Aug 2022

Samsung, Kajeet collaborate to deliver smart private 5G network

Wireless connectivity provider teams with mobile technologies and CE giant to bring together private 5G platform and 5G RAN innovations Continue Reading
News 04 Aug 2022

Shipyard workers don smart glasses in 5G testbed

Shipyard workers at Singapore’s Keppel Offshore and Marine can view work instructions on their smart glasses, pull out real-time data about their equipment and receive remote guidance in a range of operational tasks Continue Reading
News 03 Aug 2022

DrayTek patches SOHO router bug that left thousands exposed

Network hardware supplier has fixed an unauthenticated RCE vulnerability in multiple routers in its Vigor line, after being alerted by Trellix researchers Continue Reading
News 26 Jul 2022

Orange Spain, Masmóvil confirm merger plans

Spanish telcos sign binding agreement to combine their businesses in a move they say will drive competition, digitisation and innovation in the market Continue Reading
News 19 Jul 2022

5G connections in APAC to surpass 400 million by 2025

The number of 5G connections in Asia-Pacific will grow to more than 400 million by 2025, but a usage gap due to the lack of digital skills and affordability will still exist Continue Reading
News 18 Jul 2022

NHS Digital seeks out wireless healthcare innovation

Funding is available across the NHS for innovative projects that use wireless technology within healthcare Continue Reading
News 08 Jul 2022

Vodafone, Virgin Media O2 commit to mobile access across London Underground

Global communications infrastructure provider announces that all four major mobile networks have now committed to high-speed 4G and 5G-ready mobile connectivity across the Tube network Continue Reading
News 06 Jul 2022

Extreme E, Vodafone Business deploy LPWAN to help tackle wildfires in Sardinia

Cloud-based IoT technology can operate in remote environments where the impacts of climate change have become the hardest to monitor Continue Reading
News 01 Jul 2022

Enterprise Wi-Fi 6E access points to more than treble by 2024

Wi-Fi 6E market set to flourish in next two years thanks to innovation and prospect of greatly improved throughput and latency rates Continue Reading
Guide 01 Jul 2022

Essential Guide: State of 5G in APAC

In this Essential Guide, we examine the state of 5G rollouts in Asia-Pacific, how organisations are leveraging 5G and what is being done by telcos to address enterprise use cases of 5G Continue Reading
News 30 Jun 2022

WBA sets out how Wi-Fi 6/6E enables Industry 4.0

Report highlights next-gen wireless use cases, including detailed autonomous mobile robots, automatic guided vehicles, augmented and virtual reality, and posts IIoT deployment guidelines Continue Reading
News 30 Jun 2022

India gears up for 5G but challenges remain

The country’s upcoming spectrum auction marks the start of larger scale deployments of 5G in the subcontinent, but telcos will need to find a way to address high infrastructure costs and monetise their investments Continue Reading
News 29 Jun 2022

Hardware and commercial flexibility issues slow down IoT adoption

Eseye survey finds more than eight out of 10 internet of things professionals view hardware design as top challenge for initial IoT deployments while more than 97% have found their IoT projects less than 50% successful Continue Reading
News 28 Jun 2022

Qualcomm expands its RF front end with range of Wi-Fi 7 front-end modules

Mobile chip giant aims to take business beyond smartphones with launch of next-gen Wi-Fi and Bluetooth radio frequency front-end modules that are claimed to offer superior wireless performance in automotive and internet-connected devices Continue Reading
News 20 Jun 2022

Hyundai taps Singtel’s 5G network in electric vehicle manufacturing

Automotive giant is tapping Singtel’s 5G network and multi-access edge computing platform to manage and power its electric vehicle factory in Singapore Continue Reading
News 20 Jun 2022

Huawei unveils new in-home Mesh Wi-Fi solutions

Comms tech provider focuses on the home with new product designed to deliver high-speed, reliable and secure Wi-Fi 6 Plus for large households and to support third workspace Continue Reading
News 20 Jun 2022

City of Dublin aims to realise smart city vision with OpenRoaming Wi-Fi trial

Proof-of-concept trial showcases how wireless internet standard has been deployed to provide residents, tourists and businesses in Irish capital with convenient access to municipal services Continue Reading
News 08 Jun 2022

China using top consumer routers to hack Western comms networks

An advisory from US cyber authorities shares details of multiple vulnerabilities exploited by Chinese state actors to hack into Western telecoms networks Continue Reading
News 06 Jun 2022

Micron to deploy mmWave in Singapore fab

The US chipmaker is leveraging Singtel’s 5G mmWave connectivity to roll out a range of Industry 4.0 applications at its cleanroom in Singapore Continue Reading
Opinion 31 May 2022

Mobile digital transformation – from fast to deep

The first half of 2022 has been a busy time, with much happening in the mobile industry. We consider what the rest of year might hold Continue Reading
News 20 May 2022

Liverpool Football Club signs Extreme Networks to kick up Anfield Wi-Fi experiences

England’s most successful football team installs high-capacity Wi-Fi and network analytics to drive ‘exceptional’ experiences for fans and more fluid operations for the club Continue Reading
News 19 May 2022

AMD, Qualcomm collaborate to optimise business connectivity

Joint effort between chip firm and processor platform provider brings remote Wi-Fi management capabilities to IT administrators through AMD PRO technologies suite of enterprise technology offerings Continue Reading
News 13 May 2022

Record Wi-Fi 6/6E demand as digital-first European homes make wireless indispensable

Products based on next generation of wireless internet standard flourish as the past two years results in dramatic shift in home connectivity demands Continue Reading
News 09 May 2022

Qualcomm announces Wi-Fi 7 product line

Chip giant announces product line that supports latest version of wireless standard, anticipating a new class of customer systems for current applications and emerging Wi-Fi 7 ecosystem Continue Reading
News 05 May 2022

How PB Traffic is preventing traffic light theft

New Zealand’s PB Traffic has deployed an IoT-based tracking system to gain oversight of its portable traffic light systems and prevent theft Continue Reading
News 04 May 2022

Inside UnaBiz’s bid for Sigfox

Singapore-based UnaBiz has made a successful bid for the French low-power wide area network technology supplier, in a deal that will advance its vision of a unified IoT world Continue Reading
News 21 Apr 2022

General Motors taps Cisco to accelerate in-car connectivity

Automotive giant becomes first manufacturer of its kind to deploy comms tech provider’s wireless backhaul technology for real-time, high-speed performance testing of pre-production vehicles Continue Reading
News 19 Apr 2022

Softbank and UnaBiz team up on internet of robotic things

Japan’s Softbank Robotics and Singapore-based UnaBiz are bringing IoT and robotics technology together to improve facilities management, among other applications Continue Reading
Feature 06 Apr 2022

Has Wi-Fi 6 stalled before it even got started?

The need for wireless internet connectivity is more crucial than ever. Wi-Fi 6 and 6E were supposed to meet that need, but some say that uptake has stalled. We see what is happening in wireless Continue Reading
News 04 Apr 2022

Office Wi-Fi may not cope with hybrid work

Continued growth of online meetings is triggering disruption across the employee productivity technology market, research from CCS Insight has found Continue Reading
News 01 Apr 2022

How X2M Connect is spreading the IoT word

Australian IoT technology provider X2M Connect has been making headway in key Asian markets, where sustainability and air and water quality are gaining more attention Continue Reading
News 21 Mar 2022

NZ glassmaker taps IoT to track delivery trolleys

Architectural Glass Products has installed tracking devices on delivery trolleys to track its products and delivery trolleys in real time Continue Reading
News 18 Mar 2022

Real Madrid selects Cisco for team to claim Europe’s most connected stadium

Upgraded Santiago Bernabéu Stadium to showcase one of the world’s largest deployments of Wi-Fi 6 technology for more immersive fan experience applications, as well as more bandwidth and higher reliability Continue Reading
News 16 Mar 2022

UK government warned of ‘slow progress’ on infrastructure plans

Annual report from UK’s official independent infrastructure adviser warns that progress on gigabit roll-out may be at risk, and sets out infrastructure priorities for 2022 Continue Reading
News 15 Mar 2022

Nokia, Antofagasta Minerals dig deep for private 5G wireless network

Deployment of private 5G technology in mining use case in Chile brings high-capacity and low-latency connectivity for sensors and vehicles supporting operations, including an autonomous fleet of trucks Continue Reading
News 22 Feb 2022

Singtel’s Paragon platform to ease edge computing deployments

Singtel’s new software platform is touted to make it easier for enterprises to deploy edge computing applications on its multi-access edge computing platform Continue Reading
News 21 Feb 2022

Telstra and TPG Telecom strike network sharing deal

Australia’s Telstra and TPG Telecom have joined forces to share their mobile networks and spectrum in a landmark deal that will expand coverage for both telcos Continue Reading
E-Zine 18 Feb 2022

CW APAC: Trend Watch - enterprise 5G

Businesses are increasingly embracing the positive effects of 5G. In this handbook, focused on enterprise 5G in the Asia-Pacific region, Computer Weekly looks at what the technology means for Australian enterprises, how Singapore is deploying 5G trials, why an Indian telco has turned to OpenStack and what AWS looks set to achieve through its launch of AWS Private 5G. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
E-Zine 14 Feb 2022

On a mission to track space junk

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we talk to the space experts tracking orbital debris using graph database technology. We meet the startups taking very different approaches in trying to develop commercial quantum computers. And we ask why it’s so difficult to build a data science team and how to overcome the challenges. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
News 10 Feb 2022

Samsung, Amdocs collaborate for private 5G at Howard University

Comms tech and software providers partner to deploy Citizens Broadband Radio Service private 5G network across Howard University’s campus in Washington DC Continue Reading
News 07 Feb 2022

Broadband Forum, Wi-Fi Alliance join forces to ensure smoother path to connected device management

Alliance between and global Wi-Fi adoption body designed to ensure that operators worldwide will benefit from the latest USP and TR-181 releases that enable an enhanced customer experience Continue Reading
News 04 Feb 2022

Cisco pitches into private 5G, reveals hybrid work technology slate

Comms and collaboration technology services giant introduces new technologies to help businesses rapidly scale networks and digitise operations Continue Reading
News 04 Feb 2022

Users set to skip Wi-Fi 6E as campus switch market grows more quickly than expected

Potential tough times ahead for Wi-Fi 6E, but digital transformation initiatives have been accelerated by the pandemic, spurring new network requirements and putting pressure on IT managers to upgrade their networks Continue Reading
News 03 Feb 2022

6GHz Wi-Fi spectrum critical to enable Australian technology innovation

Global spectrum organisation calls on Australia to set aside the full 1200MHz of available 6GHz spectrum for Wi-Fi applications under the country’s communications and media authority licensing framework Continue Reading
News 03 Feb 2022

Singtel adds Azure Edge Zones to MEC platform

Azure customers will be able to leverage existing Azure subscriptions in Singtel’s new MEC offering and use the Azure portal to deploy 5G applications at the edge Continue Reading
News 01 Feb 2022

IoT connectivity management market to be worth more than $31bn by 2026

OEMs, enterprises and municipalities set to lead the charge in spend on devices allowing connectivity to be intelligently packaged for sale to IoT customers Continue Reading
E-Zine 01 Feb 2022

How Ocado pushes technological boundaries

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we talk to Ocado’s CTO about how the e-commerce company pushes technological boundaries. Our latest buyer’s guide looks at the importance and technical challenges of data integration. There’s a growing dispute over the use of end-to-end encryption – we look at the differing perspectives. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
News 31 Jan 2022

Google inks $1bn deal with Bharti Airtel

The wide-ranging deal covers Google’s equity investment in Airtel, as well as efforts to spur cloud adoption and lower barriers to smartphone ownership Continue Reading
News 28 Jan 2022

Manchester United signs Extreme Networks to modernise in-stadium connectivity experience

Football club sets out to transform the fan experience and increase its capability to deliver low-latency and secure digital services via fast and reliable Wi-Fi connectivity Continue Reading
News 27 Jan 2022

Barclaycard customers increase contactless spending following limit rise

Barclaycard customers have increased their contactless card spending by 40% with most of their card payments using the technology Continue Reading
News 26 Jan 2022

CORT deploys IoT to monitor indoor air quality

New Zealand community housing provider is rolling out sensors and analytics software to track the air quality of its premises Continue Reading
News 12 Jan 2022

Extreme transforms Sweden’s Borås Stad into smart city

Cloud-driven networking company partners with smart technologies provider to transform Swedish municipality into a smart city with secure and reliable public Wi-Fi and simplified network management Continue Reading
News 06 Jan 2022

Wi-Fi 6 Release 2 revealed

Demand for better connectivity sees Release 2 of next-gen Wi-Fi standards with enhanced support for more upstream activity boosting video conferencing and IoT applications Continue Reading
News 21 Dec 2021

Top 10 ANZ IT stories of 2021

Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 ANZ IT stories of 2021 Continue Reading
Feature 16 Dec 2021

How enterprise 5G is playing out in Australia

5G adoption is taking place in the industrial arena and other sectors, but telcos will need to transform themselves and overcome cost challenges to drive wider adoption Continue Reading
News 29 Nov 2021

Singapore telcos get more 5G spectrum

Singtel, M1-StarHub and TPG will be getting 2.1GHz spectrum to support the growth of 5G services in the city-state Continue Reading
Opinion 26 Nov 2021

Computing at the edge: Let’s get on board

With the increasing complexity of networks today, whether it’s hybrid cloud infrastructure or time-sliced 5G, somehow we’ve got to manage it Continue Reading
Feature 22 Nov 2021

How advanced comms can gain an edge in the post-pandemic world

Advanced communications not only connects the real world to the digital world, but also enables a hybrid and more environmentally friendly world of work Continue Reading
News 17 Nov 2021

Qualcomm extends collaboration with BMW on automated driving systems

Tech giant drives into huge deal with automotive group to develop next generation of autonomous driving and driver-assistance systems Continue Reading
News 17 Nov 2021

WBA, TIP team to bring open AFC for Wi-Fi in 6GHz unlicensed band

Infrastructure solutions community driving global connectivity joins forces with Wi-Fi alliance to spur adoption of 6GHz Wi-Fi and enable better user experience Continue Reading
Feature 15 Nov 2021

How to get the most from 5G mobile networking

Forrester analysts present a guide to help technology organisations optimise the use of 5G in the business Continue Reading
News 11 Nov 2021

HPE’s Aruba networking unit hit by cyber attack

Undisclosed threat actor compromised data buckets used to run the Aruba Central cloud environment using a stolen access key Continue Reading
News 11 Nov 2021

Post-Covid tech world to see 89% of UK tech operations hosted off-premise

Leading UK ISP releases research showing that emergence of the hybrid era means that dependence on on-premise infrastructure to support a full capacity office is no longer required Continue Reading
News 11 Nov 2021

Northumbria University enters next phase in developing a shoebox-size comms satellite

Researchers are collaborating on a new satellite system based on shrinking laser communications into a device no bigger than a shoebox Continue Reading
News 04 Nov 2021

NASCAR revs up with Wi-Fi 6 to accelerate fan experience

NASCAR is to use cloud-driven Wi-Fi 6 net to offer high-efficiency, high-capacity networking to power experiences such as mobile ticketing, mobile concessions and mobile sports betting Continue Reading
News 27 Oct 2021

UK Competition and Markets Authority opens investigation into Motorola’s Airwave

Three months after considering whether to launch a probe, UK competition watchdog opens market investigation of role played by tech firm in mobile radio network used by emergency services Continue Reading
News 27 Oct 2021

Eero reveals boom in ISP customer network business

Amazon company reveals increased business with service provider partners following new integrations of its technology with TalkTalk, MasMovl, Mediacom, and others Continue Reading
News 21 Oct 2021

Virgin Media takes full-fibre to west Berkshire, launches Wi-Fi 6 hubs

Full-fibre contract between network provider and local authority aims to connect west Berkshire schools and public buildings to next-generation digital infrastructure Continue Reading
News 18 Oct 2021

Singapore pulls ahead with public sector 5G trials

Singapore’s public sector organisations are testing the use of 5G connectivity to remotely operate an autonomous vehicle for road-sweeping, among other use cases Continue Reading
News 18 Oct 2021

Huawei plots course for 5Gigaverse society

Keynote presents roadmap to new landscape of all-scenario continuous next-generation network coverage driven by the rapid development of 5G, with more than 170 networks built and nearly 500 million users developed within two years Continue Reading
News 15 Oct 2021

Plume raises $300m to develop communications services with AI

Personalised comms services provider claims cash injection will enable it to continue its global expansion and cements its position as the cloud controller of the world’s largest software-defined network Continue Reading
News 12 Oct 2021

Dubai World Trade Centre overhauls network to pioneer digital event experiences

Dubai exhibition space completes large-scale network overhaul and makes 10x increase in network capacity to power next-gen digital applications Continue Reading
News 11 Oct 2021

UnaBiz raises $25m in Series B funding

Regional IoT tech supplier will use the funds to strengthen its foothold in key markets and develop new products and services Continue Reading