Yearly Archives: 2016

Reality Check: Steering a course to 5G across uncharted territory

Standards challenges could impede the move towards 5G, though industry adoption of NFV and SDN could ease the transition. Across a broad...

Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and MulteFire continue to evolve

Despite focus on 5G R&D, new standards for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and MulteFire are in the works. WASHINGTON – Communications industry veteran Ed Tiedemann,...

Cloud and NFV core to Nokia trial with Vodafone on 5G transition

Nokia and Vodafone claimed success from a cloud RAN trial using NFV to support macro network transition from 4G to 5G technology. ...

Vodafone provides connectivity for medical asset tracking

As much as one-third of medication is unusable by the time it is supposed to be taken as a result of poor storage of...

Understanding Lightweight M2M protocol and its benefits

The millions of connected devices that make up machine-to-machine systems and are part of the "internet of things" need to be switched on, configured,...

Understanding Lightweight M2M (LWM2M) protocol and its benefits

The millions of connected devices that make up machine-to-machine systems and are part of the "internet of things" need to be switched on, configured,...

Microsoft, KPMG form IoT advisory partnership in India

The Microsoft/KPMG partnership will target Indian organizations willing to implement IoT initiatives. Microsoft and auditing firm KPMG have established a strategic "internet...

Fujitsu partners with DHL to target wearable technology, IoT

The two companies plan to jointly develop IoT solutions designed to improve safety for emergency services. Japanese ICT firm Fujitsu announced a...

Vodafone provides connectivity for medical asset tracking

As much as one-third of medication is unusable by the time it is supposed to be taken as a result of poor storage of...

Kagan: Unlimited wireless data plans grow

Are you paying attention to the growing unlimited wireless data battle? Regional carrier C Spire Wireless is now joining the major national wireless carriers...

AT&T touts open ROADM deployment with Ciena and Fujitsu

Carrier claims success in deploying 100 Gbps optical wavelength on the AT&T network in Dallas area using open ROADM technology. AT&T...

Analyst Angle: Testing and validating fronthaul links

A conversation with Marquis Dorais, Fronthaul Product Line Manager, T&D Metro / Access Business Unit, EXFO The below is only a summary. Download a transcript of...

Reader Forum: Rekindling the flame of NFV

A perceived lull in NFV deployment and development can be overcome with the right model in place. When people run out of...

Reader Forum: How mobile operators can minimize network outages

Network outages can haunt mobile telecom operators, but there are ways to avoid the long-term embarrassment. Too many users, not enough bandwidth, “busy...

SD-WAN deals with AT&T and Sprint show VeloCloud muscle in the space

The SD-WAN market is seeing considerable attention from across the telecom space, with VeloCloud scoring recent deals to support AT&T and Sprint efforts. On this...

Test and Measurement: P3, Strategy Analytics partner on mobile insights

International network consulting and test company P3 Group this week signed an agreement with research firm Strategy Analytics to partner on an effort to...

Worst of the Week: Has the FCC doomed low-band 5G spectrum?

The launch of 5G services will be highly reliant on spectrum, but has poor planning by the FCC undercut crucial low-band support? ...

KDDI strengthens fixed business in Japan with ISP acquisition

Japanese ISP Biglobe counts 2 million fixed broadband subscribers and 400,000 mobile customers. Japanese telecommunications company KDDI is set to acquire rival...

Huawei, BT partner on 5G research

The two companies plan to evaluate technical and commercial feasibility of 5G research. Huawei and U.K. telecommunications provider BT have partnered to carry...

Huawei, BT partner on 5G research

The two companies plan to evaluate technical and commercial feasibility of 5G research. Huawei and U.K. telecommunications provider BT have partnered to carry...

Indus Tower building 500 new cell towers within next year

The firm operates 121,000 cell towers and other sites across India. India-based tower owner Indus Towers plans to invest nearly $15 million to...

Wirewerks Structured Cabling Solutions Meet Fiber Optic and Copper Cable Needs (content provided by Gap Wireless)

Gap Wireless has added to its extensive inventory fiber optic and copper connectivity products from Wirewerks, a leading manufacturer specializing in structured cabling solutions...

IBM attempting to accelerate blockchain adoption with new ecosystem

IBM goes all in with blockchain. IBM this week announced a blockchain ecosystem designed to help accelerate the creation of networks using...

AT&T exec Ralph de la Vega to retire at year-end, Arroyo to step in

Ralph de la Vega, who has spent more than 40 years at the various AT&T operations, is set to retire at year-end. Long-time...

Audi vehicle-to-infrastructure technology tells drivers when lights turn green

Audi's Traffic Light Information technology enables a car to communicate with traffic light infrastructure in select cities across the United States. The car receives real-time signal information...
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