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BT is ramping up its deployment of advanced mobile telecoms technology at its EE mobile unit to gain a leap in a competitive marketplace, deploying a new generation of massive multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) units with antenna integrated radios that are claimed to deliver maximum network experience and up to four times greater uplink capacity. The…

Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) has announced the successful switch-on of a first-of-its-kind Giga Site utilising newly acquired spectrum, marking a step forward in delivering faster and more reliable mobile connectivity across the UK. The site, in Paddington, London, is based on Nokia dual-band massive multiple-input multiple-output (massive MIMO) technology that VMO2 says will bring customers…

Wdstock/Getty Images Verizon is apparently turning to AI to try to lure customers away from its competitors. A new promo, which claims customers can “bring your bill from AT&T or T-Mobile and we’ll give you a better deal” has appeared online and in stores around the nation. The promo involves Verizon looking at your current…

A survey by Coleman Parkes for Harness has found that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in software development is on the rise, but there are gaps, which implies that more AI and automation could be deployed. The survey results, published in Harness’s State of AI in software engineering 2025 report, show that the majority…

Sacha Vaughan, chief supply chain officer at houseware manufacturer Joseph Joseph, is in a fortunate position – her board recognises the critical role of the supply chain in a digital age, which she suggests isn’t always the case. “Many brands see the supply chain as simply moving boxes from one place to another,” she says.…

Backup provider Nakivo has moved to version 11.1 of its Backup & Replication software. Key additions include expanded capabilities in the Proxmox virtualisation environment – an emerging VMware alternative – that include disaster recovery (DR) orchestration. It also adds a much simplified connection to the customer infrastructure for managed service providers (MSPs). Nakivo also responded…

Gorodenkoff/Getty Images A new AI device could be key to unlocking easier computer usage for individuals in busy environments or those who have lost access to audible speech. The new device, which is designed by Boston-based AlterEgo, is a neural interface that the company claims is less invasive than traditional brain-computer interfaces (BCIs), as it…

The government wants the UK to lead the way in artificial intelligence (AI) capacity in Europe, and research from Barclays Corporate Banking shows that business leaders recognise the need to invest in AI and emerging technology. This week, Google, Microsoft, Nvidia, Oracle and OpenAI announced they are building out significant datacentre capacity in the UK.…

Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images Apple made several bold claims about the durability and scratch resistance of the new iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max. Thanks to the new Ceramic Shield 2 technology, all four new iPhones feature displays that can withstand everyday abuse without scratching or breaking. In addition, Apple executives were seen throwing the…

In this podcast, we ask Patrick Smith, EMEA chief technology officer at Pure Storage, about the increased drive towards ensuring data sovereignty. Smith talks about drivers that include geopolitical trade and political uncertainty, new levels of sensitivity over data, and increased regulation and compliance requirements. He also talks about the risks of not addressing the…