Internet infrastructure

Airtel Business claims enterprise comms first for India with IQ Gateway

DPDP-compliant platform combines fraud protection services with network insights to make conversation safer and more trusted, enabling enterprises to manage multiple service providers and comms channels Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Telstra expands key Australian comms corridor from Sydney to Perth

Integrated digital infrastructure business announces Perth-Sydney route adding high-capacity connectivity and resilience Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Vultr swoops for HPE networking scale-up switching

Cloud infrastructure company to deploy first AMD Helio AI Rack by featuring new purpose-built networking scale-up switching at its US datacentres Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Why scarcity alone won't pay for Asia's AI infrastructure

Singtel, SK Telecom and China Telecom are each betting on a different kind of scarcity. The fibre boom is a reminder that scarcity attracts capital until it disappears Continue Reading

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• Edwin Lin

APAC has the datacentre demand, but turning plans into capacity is the hard part

Asia-Pacific now generates its own datacentre demand, but executives from AWS, Damac Digital and Delta Electronics say the real test is turning announced investments into working capacity Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

How Meta plans to deliver petabit connectivity between US and France

Meta is working with NEC, Sumitomo Electric Industries and Orange to deliver petabit transoceanic cabling capacity Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

DE-CIX launches neutral internet exchange in southern Austria

Southern Austria’s first neutral Internet Exchange based on edge containers designed to turn the state of Carinthia into a digital hub for the Alps-Adriatic region, backed by €5.7m state investment Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Telxius plugs in 800G coherent optical tech to boost network capacity

Global connectivity provider evolves high-capacity international network with next-generation IP-over-DWDM technology to support growing cloud, AI and datacentre connectivity demands Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

CW@60: On longevity – a career spanning 60 years of modern computing

In this week’s Computer Weekly: 60 years ago today, the first issue of Computer Weekly landed on IT managers’ desks across the UK. It’s been our privilege to document the incredible progress of UK IT ever since. In this special anniversary issue, leaders from across the sector reflect on their personal memories from six decades of innovation. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Will new grid rules put the future of UK datacentres at risk?

Ofgem's proposed commitment fees aim to clear grid-clogging data centres, but could the upfront costs deter viable projects and threaten the UK's AI ambitions? Continue Reading

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• Peter Dilks, Shakespeare Martineau

Selective sovereignty: Why balance beats lockdown in the data debate

Everpure CTO Patrick Smith argues data sovereignty demands selective control, balancing strict workload rules with global cloud speed rather than an all-or-nothing lockdown Continue Reading

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• Antony Adshead, Datacentre and cloud editor (acting)

Can telcos beat neoclouds in the AI infrastructure race?

With more than $500bn in fresh capital heading for AI infrastructure, neoclouds, hyperscalers and telcos are each betting on a different bottleneck. The winners will be those that correctly identify what stays scarce Continue Reading

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• Edwin Lin

What a new ‘Nature’s Rights’ bill could mean for UK datacentres

A ‘Nature’s Rights’ bill introduced to Parliament by Green peer Natalie Bennett could change the UK’s approach to datacentre planning and construction Continue Reading

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• Will Grimond

Cisco, Kets tech to integrate quantum-safe networks

Collaboration aims to demonstrate how quantum-safe security can be introduced into existing enterprise networks without requiring overhaul of existing infrastructure Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

NPO consortium sets out international standards for optics ecosystem

Optical comms standards summit reaches consensus on international NPO standards to lay a foundation for the industry upgrade and large-scale commercial use of near-packaged optics Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

AWS AI Symposium: TeenTech alumni call for AI literacy in schools

Maggie Philbin charity urges public sector leaders to mentor and sponsor, as students demand education reform, soft-skill extracurriculars and a ‘mission in AI literacy’ Continue Reading

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• Antony Adshead, Datacentre and cloud editor (acting)

Zayo advances network as a service with agentic networking

Digital network infrastructure provider claims first production Model Context Protocol server built specifically for networking Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Verizon, Corning partner on 80+ million miles of high-density fibre

Comms giant and optical fibre manufacturer ink supply agreement through to 2032 to accelerate operator’s broadband expansion for businesses and to build long-haul connectivity backbone of the AI economy Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

UK businesses challenged by accountability when connectivity fails

Research reveals significant number of UK connectivity buyers have experienced disputes over responsibility during faults, leaving them navigating multiple suppliers at the very moment they need a fast response Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

AllPoints Fibre Networks reaches 9.3 million more UK premises with SoGEA

Following successful partner trials, broadband provider extends reach of UK wholesale platform promising simple, largely remote activation and a faster, lower-cost way to serve those without full-fibre Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

AI and the right to resist

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we talk to the campaigners pushing back on industry narratives around the use of AI, seeking to bring a more people-oriented approach. Our latest buyer’s guide examines the technologies and best practices around edge computing. And the IT chief at the Aston Martin Formula One team explains the high-speed nature of managing technology in the sport. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

CW@60: People matter - lessons from Pascal to the UK’s first broadband service

Society must celebrate authentic, bold and curious people who deliver real-world impact - and recognise the importance of connecting people, mentors and leadership Continue Reading

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• Paul Excell

NBN upgrade floats all boats for Australian fixed broadband

Research finds all Australian fixed-line retail service providers see big increases in ratings since national network’s significant upgrade in speed tiers Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Lumen expands cloud networking to US business sites

Expanded AI networking access designed to help enterprises extend cloud and AI connectivity with a consistent managed experience that reduces complexity and streamlines operations Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Research ‘challenges assumption’ that older generation is less confident with fintech

Older people are more confident managing money online, despite the perception that young tech-savvy people have an advantage Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

LINX, JPIX go live with London-to-Tokyo low latency connectivity

Network route launched connecting European networks to one of Asia’s largest interconnection hubs, facilitating low latency internet and networking and local peering opportunities Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

UK broadband firms ‘failing’ low‑income homes on social tariffs

Research notes that millions of low‑income UK households are being let down by major broadband providers as regard to how well they are promoting and signposting social tariffs Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

‘AI Resist List’ launched to challenge tech industry narratives

A coalition of journalists, scholars and researchers has launched a database to document the increasing grassroots pushback against artificial intelligence technologies Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

ION Network boosts subsea connectivity in Indonesia with optical net

Undersea cable built on coherent optics builds foundation for Indonesia’s expanding digital economy, connecting more than 250,000 premises in Indonesia with high-performance connectivity Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Openreach reveals roll-out plans for next-gen full-fibre broadband

UK broadband leader reacts to continued growing demand for data with added investment in XGS-PON technology to enable higher speeds over the same network Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

TalkTalk Business, ARO merge to boost business connectivity

Enterprise arm of comms provider and tech services provider unite to create one of the UK’s largest independent providers of connectivity and managed technology services Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Zayo, Nvidia team to address AI network capacity shortage

Digital infrastructure provider delivers critical network capacity to power current AI ecosystem and accelerate the next generation of AI innovation with AI chip leader’s infrastructure Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Dubai ranks second globally in AI adoption as investment in digital infrastructure accelerates

BCG’s Intelligent Cities Index highlights how the emirate is translating artificial intelligence ambitions into large-scale deployment, supported by investments in datacentres, sovereign AI initiatives and digital infrastructure Continue Reading

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• Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly

Why telco economics must move from gigabytes to AI

In the second of a three-part series on the role of telcos in the AI economy, we examine why a pricing model built on traffic volume no longer captures the value that AI creates Continue Reading

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• Edwin Lin

EE launches 8Gbps full-fibre broadband as switch to all-digital beckons

BT-owned comms provider unveils advanced full-fibre broadband with speeds ranging from 2.3Gbps to 8Gbps as parent company warns of impending switch to all-digital infrastructure Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Ofcom directs Openreach to withdraw full-fibre broadband offer

UK comms watchdog tells leading broadband provider to withdraw its Incremental New to Openreach Offer on grounds of maintaining sustainable competition between networks Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Cellular IoT connectivity market powers on

Research predicts robust growth for cellular internet of things sector, projecting 6.5 billion IoT devices connected to networks worldwide by 2030, generating annual connectivity revenues of €21.5bn Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Hyperoptic delivers record performance, reaches two million UK homes

UK altnet claims record revenue growth and EBITDA improvement for 2025 and first half of 2026, with investment in network expansion said to drive continued business Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

BT claims connectivity milestone in first quarter of fiscal year

Fibre to the fore for UK’s leading comms provider in first quarter, with FTTP 574,000 net adds, total premises connected totalling 9.4 million and take-up rate of 40% Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

UK broadband altnets call for telecoms to be at heart of growth agenda

Trade body for the UK’s independent broadband providers warns government over effects of new policy concerning country’s digital infrastructure on broadband delivery, digital inclusion and network resilience Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Connectivity becomes the weakest link in Britain’s workplaces

Study finds internet and connectivity failures have overtaken software problems as the biggest cause of lost productivity, with the average UK employee losing 93 working hours a year to IT issues Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Uplink internet traffic growth breaks further record

Study finds upstream demand reshaping network performance and capacity with upstream usage up 19.2% year on year in second quarter of 2026, three times that of downstream Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

UK’s low-income areas suffer with continued broadband digital divide

Study shows that despite steady growth and progress in rolling out high-speed internet across the UK, broadband black spots still exist Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Amphenol makes fibre Pivot to support AI-scale data centre growth

1RU fibre panel designed to support 192 connections to help AI and hyperscale operators scale capacity without giving up serviceability Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

‘Modest but notable’ regional spread of fintech funding in UK

Hubs outside London have made some headway in the UK fintech sector, but overall funding has dropped Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

CW@60: How tech escaped the machine room - and why it never really did

Julian David, CEO of the influential tech trade association TechUK, looks at what’s changed in tech across his career – and perhaps more importantly, what hasn’t Continue Reading

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• Julian David, TechUK

Scottish Water taps BT, Accenture to plot digital future

Scottish utility firm inks strategic relationships with tech firms to continue digital journey, looking to deliver more resilient, secure and efficient services as well as strengthen technology foundations Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Can Oman become the Gulf’s third AI infrastructure hub?

The Sultanate is leveraging subsea cables, lower costs and regulatory stability to position itself alongside regional AI giants, but a large ecosystem scale gap remains Continue Reading

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• Mastufa Ahmed

Singtel’s AI push could lift its digital business to a third of earnings

Singtel’s group CEO, Yuen Kuan Moon, says the telco is investing in datacentres, GPUs and AI services while staying focused on shareholder returns Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

How Zoho’s full-stack strategy keeps it in control of cost and sovereignty

Zoho’s ANZ lead Rakesh Prabhakar explains how building its own infrastructure keeps the SaaS firm in control of cost, pricing and data sovereignty Continue Reading

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• Stephen Withers

AI to revolutionise industrial internet in oil and gas markets

Research shows how the global industrial internet market is experiencing rapid expansion, with upstream segment at the forefront of adoption Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Platforms must shoulder burden of proof for social media design

Under-16s social media ban should be tied to design features, with the burden of proof towards safety placed on companies, says technology psychologist Continue Reading

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• Larissa Steel, Computer Weekly

Tata Communications strengthens India-Singapore connectivity corridor

AI-ready connectivity investments look to enable enterprises to connect across continents with secure, high-speed, dynamic, self-managed and low-latency infrastructure Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Self-harm and cyberflashing added to online safety offences list

The Online Safety Act has been updated to include ‘self-harm’ and ‘cyberflashing’ as ‘priority offences’, meaning online service providers will need to update their risk assessments of both categories Continue Reading

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• Larissa Steel, Computer Weekly

ITS, Nufibre extend UK broadband offerings

UK business connectivity full-fibre operator strengthens access to purpose-built business connectivity across England, Scotland and Wales, while fellow altnet looks to make broadband management simpler and more accessible Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

MWC 2026 Shanghai: Huawei bets on token economy as telecoms seeks new AI revenues

AI-native networks, intelligent computing and token-based business models are emerging as the next frontier of digital infrastructure Continue Reading

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• Andrea Benito , Computer Weekly

Cost the major barrier in AI’s race to space

Space-based datacentres are becoming technically feasible in the next decade, with one in eight AI workloads running in space by 2040, according to Boston Consulting Group – but costs will pose a major barrier to its adoption Continue Reading

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• Larissa Steel, Computer Weekly

Nokia, t3 Broadband, Aureon team to deploy optical AI connectivity

Comms tech provider teams with US operator to provide AI-ready optical route connecting North Dakota datacentre to Chicago metro area Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

CW@60: On longevity – a career spanning 60 years of modern computing

Vint Cerf, one of the “fathers of the internet”, reflects on a career that started not long before Computer Weekly did Continue Reading

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• Vinton G. Cerf

CMA puts in place fair ranking measures on Google Search

Google will need to rank organic searches objectively and will be required under UK law to share data with third-party services Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Why AI monetisation, not 6G, is the real prize for telcos

In the first of a three-part series exploring the role of telcos in the AI economy, we examine why operators must look beyond next generation 6G networks and focus on capturing the value of AI workloads Continue Reading

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• Edwin Lin

UK Finance ‘shocked but not surprised’ by rise in fraud as tech firms ‘profit’ from it

Two-thirds of authorised push payment scams begin on tech platforms, according to UK Finance annual report Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Lincolnshire County Council upgrades wide area network services

Lincolnshire County Council to replace legacy PSN infrastructure with unified, high-performing network environment, enabling greater agility Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Finland, Sweden strengthen joint 6G programme 

Finnish, Swedish researchers team to make 6G communication networks more capable, robust, secure and trusted through a programme offering a foundation for stable societies Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Wi-Fi 7 gains ground but advanced Wi-Fi standards lag in Europe

Study reveals wireless internet market in flux with Wi-Fi 4 in rapid decline, Wi-Fi 6 the net recipient, and Wi-Fi 7 beginning to scale but only in the most advanced markets   Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

CityFibre breaks one million connections barrier

UK’s largest independent full-fibre platform announces significant landmark with the number of premises connected to its UK-wide broadband network now hitting seven figures Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Inside the AI factory of the future

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we visit the latest in AI factory technology and construction at TeraWulf’s Lake Ontario datacentre, where a former coal-fired power station is being rapidly transformed. American Express talks about the latest digital innovations being introduced at the credit card giant. And we ask the hyperscalers – can you really deliver a sovereign cloud? Read the issue now. Continue Reading

ViaTunisia subsea segment reaches ready-for-service status

Subsea cable segment connecting Marseilles in France and Bizerte in Tunisia has officially reached ready-for-service status, making leap from infrastructure design to live connectivity Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Publishers can now opt out of Google AI summaries and training

The UK’s competition watchdog has ruled that Google must provide online publishers and news organisations with the ability to opt out of their work being summarised by artificial intelligence, or otherwise used to train the company’s models Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Cisco Live 26: Networks the key in post-Mythos world

Platform offers unified approach for humans and AI agents to run critical IT infrastructure together, allowing customers to build their own apps and agents in natural language Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

AI boom creates connectivity challenge for integrators

Whitepaper from connectivity expert Altnets highlights growing infrastructure pressure, as artificial intelligence demand reshapes the future of digital economies Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Kazakhstan: The Freedom to tap into data reserves

Continuing our round-up of the IT communications industry in Kazakhstan, we look at who could be the country’s and the region’s main player in driving digital transformation Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

How FedEx aims to deliver on agentic AI

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we talk to the chief digital and information officer at courier giant FedEx about the challenges of implementing agentic AI. British MPs labelled the launch of the government’s digital ID policy a ‘fiasco’ – we examine why. And we look at the political, legal and economic risks around data sovereignty. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Record fibre connections but BT posts mixed 2026 financial year

UK’s leading communications provider claims solid FY26, with highs in FTTP connections and cost control, but sees headwinds on broadband business Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Kazakhstan: Where data is set to be the real new oil

Spanning huge distances, Kazakhstan has amassed riches from beneath its ground and its ability to launch rockets into space above. Yet the country sees its future prosperity in exploiting digital riches Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Matrix NAP Info boosts Batam-Jakarta undersea corridor with 1Tbps connectivity

Optical comms tech provider sees 1Tbps per-wavelength deployment on undersea cable system, designed to position Indonesia at the forefront of next-generation digital connectivity Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Forward rebrand brings further autonomous networking insight

Landmark launch and corporate rebrand designed to enable organisations to see full impact of network changes before making them, so they can operate safely, with confidence. Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Vodafone hails Nokia and AWS-based IoT services trial

Mobile operator validates cloud infrastructure provider to run internet of things voice and data network applications on Nokia core systems in push to add capacity faster and extend coverage Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Africa Congo Internet Exchange becomes first distributed IX in DRC

Global internet exchange operator enters partnership with NGO to see Democratic Republic of Congo become home to latest internet hub cutting costs for users across equatorial Africa Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Zayo Europe opens Genoa fibre network landing, interconnection hub

European fibre infrastructure provider expands Mediterranean footprint and regional Southern European network with point of presence in north of Italy Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Why trust and resilience are foundations of Singapore’s digital maritime future

As the maritime industry embraces digitalisation, relying on flat shipboard networks is no longer viable. Here's why operators must build ‘digital bulkheads’ to secure IT and OT environments, protect supply chains, and retain maritime talent Continue Reading

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• Melvin Tan

Can data sovereignty become a liability in war?

The recent Middle East conflict shows the contradictions inherent in modern data systems and the need to focus less on who controls data and more on how to protect the infrastructure Continue Reading

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• Moinul Zaber, research fellow, Institute of Development Studies

Via Africa subsea cable project to strengthen European, African connectivity

Europe-Africa submarine cable project backed by consortium model designed to connect Europe to Africa along the Atlantic coast, enhancing the resilience and diversity of West Africa’s international connectivity Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Nokia enters cognitive broadband era with agentic AI capabilities

As the telecoms industry looks to invest heavily in agentic AI, Nokia unveils a plan to tackle fibre and Wi-Fi challenges, boost user experience and increase operational efficiency Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Thousands of Essex premises to gain upgraded broadband

Latest part of £5bn ultrafast broadband development scheme sees expansion of gigabit roll-out to cover full-fibre blackspots in urban areas, as well as the countryside Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Why IoT grows in agriculture but needs tonic for healthcare

Deployment environments matter far more than sophistication, when it comes to IoT success. This includes scaling costs, on-ground network realities and the difficulty of integrating new tech into legacy systems Continue Reading

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• Indrabati Lahiri

BT scores Euro 2028 connectivity deal

UK’s leading telco appointed Official Telecommunications Partner of the UEFA European Football Championship 2028, with BT launching products and services designed for customers nationwide Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Multisensory experiences drive immersive physical environments

As extended reality advances, truly immersive environments will emerge to improve and enable an entire host of applications that benefit from sensory experiences Continue Reading

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• Martin Schwirn, Computer Weekly

Inside the global datacentre squeeze

A projected $800bn datacentre infrastructure investment in APAC alone is clashing with the limits of global power grids, forcing datacentre operators to rethink where and how they build the physical engines of the internet Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

Australian public cloud spending to surpass A$33.6bn in 2026

As hyperscalers such as AWS and Microsoft pour billions into Australian datacentres, Gartner predicts local public cloud spending will grow by 17.9% in 2026, driven by the growth in AI infrastructure demands Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget

Immersive narratives: how VR transforms industries through storytelling

Storytelling will play a bigger role in tomorrow’s society – whether through teaching and learning, arts and entertainment, or health – with virtual reality technology seeking to transform experiences by bringing stories alive Continue Reading

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• Martin Schwirn, Computer Weekly

Alkira acquisition gives Lumen cloud connectivity control plane

Acquisition to see physical infrastructure and programmable network united with cloud-native control plane to deliver a single, digital connectivity platform with cloud-to-cloud and datacentre-interconnect Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Neos Networks, Cornerstone and StonesThro power UK sovereign edge cloud

Strategic collaboration designed to enable distributed microscale AI compute with national, resilient connectivity for critical sectors Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

DE-CIX expands New York metro connectivity with architecture upgrades

Quad-node architecture across New York and New Jersey, expanded metro access and 400GE readiness designed to strengthen resilience in the US’s most demanding interconnection market Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Telxius taps Synamedia Quortex Switch to support multi-CDN growth

Global connectivity provider implements Quortex Switch to boost video streaming experience for customers, reaching millions of viewers worldwide Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

HPE expands ProLiant edge network portfolio

Chassis and servers are optimised for the edge, and validated for harsh and remote environments across retail, manufacturing and national security-related deployments Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

India aims for the stars with orbital datacentres

As terrestrial datacentres face severe power and cooling constraints, space-based facilities promise unlimited solar energy and low latency for AI inferencing, provided the industry can overcome challenges Continue Reading

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• Pratima Harigunani

Cisco advances path to quantum network with universal switch

Research prototype designed to connect quantum systems from different suppliers, in all major encoding modalities, at room temperature, over standard telecom fibre Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Capital injection, acquisition further Render Networks in critical infrastructure

Critical infrastructure software platform provider gains fresh capital to accelerate sector and portfolio expansion Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Google launches Gemini Agent Platform, eighth-generation TPUs

With more AI agents moving to production, Google Cloud is targeting governance, multi-cloud data architecture and purpose-built silicon to help enterprises orchestrate agentic workflows Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget